As we continued to celebrate our 138th Salvation Army Corps Anniversary, special guest Major Mike Lloyd-Jones (Croydon Citadel) brought to us the message to the church at Philadelphia.Getting it Right The Philadelphian church was not criticised by Jesus. They had got it right. A Place of Hope The Philadelphian church was a place of hope and opportunity for the … [Read more...] about Bible Message Podcast | Listening in Weakness (Revelation 3:7-13) – Major Mike Lloyd-Jones
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Bible Message Podcast | All Loved Up! (Revelation 2:1-7) – Major Lisa Lloyd-Jones
In this church anniversary sermon, special guest Major Lisa Lloyd-Jones (Croydon Citadel) reminds us of the message to the church at Ephesus.Forsaking Our First Love The church was known for its deeds, but it in being so busy with activity, they had forgotten to do it in God's presence. Jesus accuses them of having forsaken their first love, of having forgotten how … [Read more...] about Bible Message Podcast | All Loved Up! (Revelation 2:1-7) – Major Lisa Lloyd-Jones
Worship is … Obedience to God
The Bible makes it clear that first of all, obedience to God is worship. It is more than turning up to church on a Sunday. It is much more than singing and praying together with other Christians. Worship is obedience from the heart.Obedience to God is Worship In beginning his guidelines for Christian living to the church in Rome, Paul writes: I appeal to you therefore, … [Read more...] about Worship is … Obedience to God
Worshipping Wholly (Romans 12:1-2 MSG)
In this sermon about Romans 12 1-2, we recall that worship is giving ourselves back to God in response to his love, goodness and greatness. It' not all about turning up to meetings on a Sunday, although that is part of it. Are we guilty of reducing it to that sometimes?Unthinking Worship Paul uses the metaphor of sacrifice deliberately. In the ancient world, religion … [Read more...] about Worshipping Wholly (Romans 12:1-2 MSG)
Putting the Bible into Practice
Here's something the devil doesn't want you to know: The most important part about reading Scripture is putting the Bible into practice.In the Bible, James says: But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. (James 1:22 NRSVA). Working Out Practical Steps Simply reading the Bible, however deeply you study it, or listening to a sermon is not … [Read more...] about Putting the Bible into Practice
Links to Equip Christian Leaders – 24/08/18
Here's a round up of this week's posts and the top leadership and productivity articles I've read this week, particularly from the Christian leader blogs I read. You'll also find a summary of this week's content on www.equippinghispeople.com. Here are the top five articles on leadership or productivity from Christian leader blogs I've read this past week: Why Do … [Read more...] about Links to Equip Christian Leaders – 24/08/18
Salvation Army Soldiership: A Radical Lifestyle
Are you a radical follower of Jesus? Does your lifestyle look different to most people? Or does your life look like everyone else's, but with a sprinkling of Jesus on the side? Could Salvation Army soldiership help? What role does The Salvation Army soldier covenant play?Denying Ourselves Jesus told his disciples: Then he said to them all, ‘If any want to become my … [Read more...] about Salvation Army Soldiership: A Radical Lifestyle
Read This! Links to Equip Leaders – 18/08/18
Here's a round up of this week's posts and the top leadership and productivity articles I've read this week for the spiritual leader and others. This week's emphasis appears to be on sermon preparation. You'll also find a summary of this week's content on www.equippinghispeople.com. Here are the top five articles on leadership or productivity I've read this past … [Read more...] about Read This! Links to Equip Leaders – 18/08/18
We Believe | A Friend of God (2 Corinthians)
At the beginning of time there was an ideal relationship between God and humanity. Humanity was a friend of God. But after the Fall, the ideal relationship was lost, and there's nothing we can do about it.Jesus Christ Reconciles Us with God But Paul reminds us of the reconciliation God has carried out between humanity and himself. Jesus Christ's death … [Read more...] about We Believe | A Friend of God (2 Corinthians)
Read This! Links to Equip Leaders – 02/06/18
Here are some equippinghispeople posts you may not have read this week: Leave Some Room Are you doing too much? Is your church doing too much? Do you have enough time for everything? If not, the answer is to leave some room in your calendar. Joined with God | Drawn into God's Dance | Isaiah 6:1-8 On Trinity Sunday, this sermon reminds us that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit … [Read more...] about Read This! Links to Equip Leaders – 02/06/18
