The book of Ruth is considered one of the most beautiful stories in the Bible. The events recorded took place during the time of the judges, which was a period of national spiritual chaos and darkness where ‘every man did that which was right in his own eyes’ (Judges 21:25) Against this background the book […]
The major theme of the sermon is that we will have obstacles to face in our lives (“mountains to cope with”) but when we acknowledge our dependence on God our Father – and tackle them with determination, with strong faith – then they can be overcome. The determination of the enemy to resist also plays […]
This sermon has the major theme of God’s Timing – things that are pre-ordained are not to happen before their appointed time. Jesus kept a low profile, not wanting to draw attention to himself, until, again, the right time.So Jesus wasn’t just doing things at random, like many Christians do.Jesus wasn’t just a random person, […]
In this study of Romans chapter 14, Pastor Barry takes us through Paul’s teaching on how we as Christians should act toward each other when we disagree! It is inevitable that, within the church, there will be practices considered permissible by some but not by others, particularly (using the examples given by Paul) in relation […]
Has God finished with Israel? That’s the question Paul asks in Romans chapter 11. His emphatic answer should put an end to the debate, yet sadly, antisemitism has been as rife in the Christian church through the centuries as it has in the world. Here, Paul not only makes his case from scripture, but warns […]