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Satan's Schemes | Ezra 4

2/26/2023

Ezra 4

Ezra chapter 4 gives us an insight into some of the tactics that Satan always uses to attack the people of God. He will tempt them to compromise. He'll seek to intimidate them - lies and slander are his stock-in-trade. And he'll try to get them into trouble with the authorities, often by misrepresenting either their history or their views. Andrew Shripton encourages Christians not to be surprised or discouraged when opposition arises.

Christ, A Better Adam | Communion

2/26/2023

Genesis 3; Matthew 4

When you understand some of the basic ways that Adam failed God when he was tempted in the Garden (Genesis 3) you begin to see the beauty of Christ's success when he was tempted in the wilderness (Matthew 4). The devil still uses the same tactics and when we give into that temptation, as we all have, Rev Paul Gibson explains why we so desperately need a saviour who did not sin.

The Glory of God in Creation

2/19/2023

Genesis 1:1-2:3

Q9: What is the work of creation?

A: The work of creation is, God's making all things of nothing, by the word of his power, in the space of six days, and all very good.

When Love Is Not A Virtue

2/19/2023

1 John 2:15-17; Matthew 6:19-34

You can go, but... | Rev David Randall Snr

2/12/2023

Exodus 10:3-20; Deuteronomy 6:4-15

When the Israelites were called out of Egypt to go and worship God, Pharoah made three attempts to get to compromise and settle for less than what God commanded. The devil still uses these three tactics today to tempt Christians off the right path.

Rev David Randall Snr picks out these three temptations to compromise that believers today still need to be aware of and be on-guard against.

The Blessedness of Knowing Christ | 1 John 2:12-14

2/12/2023

Pressure in the Christian life is a test; of who we are, of what we believe and of how we are living our lives.

To be assured we are in the faith we need to be tested, but we also need to be encouraged. Listen to this sermon by Rev Paul Gibson to be hear three key truths that all believers need to remember that they have already been blessed with through knowing Christ.

The Decrees of God

2/5/2023

Psalm 135; Ephesians 1:1-14
Q. 7. What are the decrees of God?

A. The decrees of God are, his eternal purpose, according to the counsel of his will, whereby, for his own glory, he hath foreordained whatsoever comes to pass.

Q. 8. How doth God execute his decrees?

A. God executeth his decrees in the works of creation and providence.

Love One Another | 1 John 2:7-11

2/5/2023

The Apostle John wrote about the ultimate hallmark of what it means to be a Christian and a community of believers. Whilst the world may say that "love is blind", true love is the evidence of those who have been given eyes to see. Rev Paul Gibson preaches on the test of love and some of the practical implications it will have as it works itself out in the lives of believers.

“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the LORD your God…For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested on the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.”
Exodus 20:8-11