Are you of the ‘6’ or the ‘7’?
Right in the beginning of the creation account, The Lord God clearly shows us a truth that can easily be missed. Everything God created was very good, including the ‘seed’ for the fruit bearing trees and all vegetation. All living creatures and mankind was created very good too in the image of God. And in […]
Preparing the Church!
The Lord has taken this Church on some journey these past years! He has been preparing the people as Living Stones for the Temple of God. And this truth, has also been outworking in the building that we meet! The building we meet was opened in 1838 as Greenbank Methodist Chapel and has gone through […]
A Genuine Walk with God
Are we ‘walking with God?’ Are we in close communion with God? From the beginning of the Bible, we see this distinct truth played out in the garden. In Genesis 3, verse 8 we read: –And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and Adam and his wife hid themselves […]
“Be Strong and Courageous!”
Following the death of Moses, Joshua is spoken to by The Lord and instructed to cross the River Jordan into the land promised. In Chapter 1 verse’s 5 and 6 The Lord says:- “I will not leave you or forsake you. Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land […]
Prayers that Open Prison Doors
In the Book of Acts Chapter 12, we see Peter being held in prison at the order of Herod. Following the martydom of James by the sword, there was only one thing that was going to happen to Peter and that he too was going to face death. But in verse 6 from chapter 12, […]
The ‘2000 year’ Relay Race
The Building of Jesus’ Church is not unlike a relay race! For nearly 2000 years, from the beginning until now, there have been a multitude of believers playing their part in the bigger picture. A relay race is made up of individual runners, each running their particular part of the race. But, though individual for […]
“Devoted to the Bread of Life”
In the Book of Acts chapter 2, we see how the early church operated. From verse 42 it says: – “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe (fear)came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together […]
“Whilst in the Spirit……..”
We see in the Book of revelation chapter 1, John the beloved apostle of Jesus having a truly remarkable encounter with Jesus in His glory!! We read his account from chapter 1 verses 9 and 10: – “I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and the kingdom and the patient endurance that are in Jesus, was on […]
“The BIG DAY has arrived”
In the Book of Revelation chapter 19, we see described the Marriage Supper of the Lamb! The Day of the Wedding has arrived! It is a day that had been alluded throughout the Bible and one that Jesus also gave many hints about! The Bible is all about Jesus Christ and the continuing revelation of […]
“Do as I say”
There are things that we do that can clearly displease God. Continuing sin and disobedience to clear instructions are some but there is a more subtle and dangerous one that we can all fall into. It is one where we partially do what God has asked and then try justifying our position without repentance. This […]