On Salvation Army Vision and Commitment Sunday 2019, we ask, how can you tell who is a true Salvationist? Jesus tells us there is just one way to tell. It's all down to the fruit you bear What distinguishes a true Salvationist from a fake Salvationist is the fruit they bear. And the fruit that is first and foremost in this passage is love. In using fruit as his … [Read more...] about Sermon Podcast: Living Fruitfully as Disciples | Effective Love (John 15:1-17)
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Bible Message: Getting Ready for Christmas | Good News! … He’s Here! (Luke 2:1-14)
In this Christmas Day all age sermon, you are invited to accept the Good News that Jesus wants you to discover him for yourself. Christmassy Words Volunteers held cards that spelt several words which connect with the Christmas story and include some of the most important things. The Fulfilment of God's Promise The birth of Jesus Christ was the fulfilment of … [Read more...] about Bible Message: Getting Ready for Christmas | Good News! … He’s Here! (Luke 2:1-14)
Bible Message: Where Are You Christmas? | The Hope of Christmas (Isaiah 9:2, 6-7)
In this Christmas sermon about hope we are reminded we cannot live one second without hope. But the everlasting hope of Christmas is available to all. The Everlasting Hope of Christmas The Hope of Christmas is everlasting. Hope came into the world at Christmas. In a great sacrificial act, God sent his Son Jesus into the world, in the form of a human baby, in order … [Read more...] about Bible Message: Where Are You Christmas? | The Hope of Christmas (Isaiah 9:2, 6-7)
Links to Christian Blogs to Read – 07/12/18
Here's a round up of leadership and productivity posts for this week, particularly from the the Christian blogs to read that I could find. You'll also find a summary of this week's content on www.equippinghispeople.com. Here are the top five posts to read on leadership or productivity from the Christian blogs to read that I've read this past week: Be The Church Or … [Read more...] about Links to Christian Blogs to Read – 07/12/18
Bible Message Podcast | Listening in Weakness (Revelation 3:7-13) – Major Mike Lloyd-Jones
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
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
