There is a cost when you become a Christian. In our zeal to win souls, do we neglect to tell people the cost of becoming a disciple of Jesus? It is not about being baptised or singing in a choir…. Read More ›
New Testament
The New Testament is a collection of twenty-seven books centered on the life, miracles, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus and the early history of the Church The books of the New Testament are traditionally divided into three categories: the Gospels, the Epistles, and the Book of Revelation.
Coping With Critics – Matthew 7:1-12
Who is there that likes critics? We don’t like people who point fingers at others. The religious leaders were like this. Their “righteousness” was a man-made one. They applied their standards against the people. They were critical of others. They… Read More ›
Christian Baptism – Matthew 28:19
The Lord instituted only 2 ordinances, baptism and the supper. Some Churches prefer to call them sacraments, a simple definition of which is “an outward and visible sign of an inward and invisible grace.” I will look first at simply… Read More ›
Celebrate the King – Matthew 22:1-14
This is a story of a king whose son is getting married. Invitations are sent out for people to attend. 1 – A royal feast Jesus is the royal son of the king of heaven. You will never settle the… Read More ›
Can I Have Some Flavour Please? – Matthew 5:13-14
When we want to stress a person’s worth we often say that he or she is the salt of the earth. In the ancient world, salt was highly valued. The Greeks called salt divine. The Church is to be the… Read More ›
Butchery In Bethlehem – Matthew 2:16-18
This event is only recorded in the book of Matthew. 1 – Predictable wrath (vs. 16) There is the man who wants to protect his thrown and there is the one (Satan) behind the man who wants to kill the… Read More ›
Beware The Wolves – Matthew 7:15
Have you ever been at a house that says “beware of the dog”? You immediately are reluctant to enter. The wolves were more feared by the shepherd because of their boldness. False prophets are like wolves and Jesus says we… Read More ›
A Bright Light In A Dark Place – Matthew 5:13-14
Jesus Christ is the true light of the entire world. When Jesus was on the earth He was the “Light of the World”. Now He has gone back to Heaven, He has passed His light to the Church. He has… Read More ›
A Blessing For The Blind – Matthew 9:27-31
Jesus brings a blessing to the blind. Blindness was far more common in ancient times than today. This is the condition that Jesus heals in the New Testament more than any other. 1 – The cry of these men (vs…. Read More ›
Faithfulness – Galatians 5:22
In Yellowstone, Old Faithful blasts off every 65 minutes. Faithfulness is a quality that is much sought after today and hard to find. Frequently a backslider does not know that they are a backslider. You need to have gone forward… Read More ›
Feed My Sheep 