Marriage & divorce are never far from the headlines - and what Jesus says about them has always been counter-cultural | Mark 10:1-12
God moves in predictable ways
Four reasons why 1st Samuel is relevant to your life at the end of 2016 | 1 Samuel 1:1-2:10
You must be born again
There are many things in life – even things in the Bible – that you don’t need to understand. But you need to understand this | John 3:1-15
The Consequences of Not Following Jesus
Following Jesus isn't easy. But what if we decide it's not worth starting the race or give up before the end in search of an easier option? | Mark 9:42-50
Dangers on the Road of Discipleship
3 places where it's possible to go off the road when following Jesus | Mark 9:30-41
Warnings to Disciples and Encouragements to Seekers
Warnings to those who've been following Jesus for a while and encouragements for those who aren't followers of Jesus, but would like to be | Mark 9:14-29
A Glorious Preview of What's Coming
What the transfiguration of Jesus is and how it helps us keep going | Mark 9:1-13
The cost of following Jesus
What it means for Jesus to be the Messiah and for us to be his disciples | Mark 8:31-38
The Story So Far
An overview of the first 8 chapters of Mark's gospel as we get ready to dive into the second half of this book
Pray for Elders!
Outline (1 Peter 5:1-4):
1. Pray for men who have experienced God’s work in their own lives (v1)
2. Pray for men who are ready to suffer (context of 1 Peter eg 4:12, 5:5)
3. Pray for men who recognise that it’s God’s flock (v2)
4. Pray for men who care for the sheep the way Jesus did
i. That they would serve not under compulsion, but willingly (v2)
ii. That they would serve not for shameful gain, but eagerly (v2)
iii. That they wouldn’t be domineering, but would be examples to the flock (v3)
5. Pray for men who have their eyes on the prize (v4)