What should our expectations be for the Christian life? According to the Apostle Paul, it should be characterised by righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit - it should be characterised by gladness. This sermon explores the journey from guilt to gladness that is ours when we fix our eyes on Christ and the cross. This is the final message in our ‘One Verse Wonders’ series.

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From Guilt to Gladness | Romans 14:17 | 17/10/21

We all wrestle with a multitude of fears in life. But no fear is perhaps more universal, more unshakeable, and more paralysing than the fear of death. So how can we fight it? Is there any hope of ever overcoming it? There is through Jesus! And the words of Jesus in John 10:28 powerfully address this chief of all fears with the sure and certain promises of eternal life and eternal security for all who believe and follow him.

Overcoming the Fear of Death | John 10:28 | 10/10/2021

To be a follower of Christ is to follow in the ways of Christ, both in terms of our character and our service. But how do we do Christ’s work, in Christ’s power, in Christ’s way? This sermon seeks to answer this most important question by exploring Jesus’ final words to his disciples before his ascension in Acts 1:8.

oing Christ’s Work In Christ’s Power In Christ’s Way | Acts 1:8 | 03/10/21

As people who follow a compassionate and tenderhearted Saviour, what kind of people ought we to be, and what sort of culture should we be cultivating in the church? This sermon explores three vitally important character traits from Paul’s exhortation to the church in Ephesians 4:32.

A Culture of Forgiveness and Grace | Ephesians 4:32 | 26/09/21

Jesus invites sinners to come to him, but with what kind of heart for them does he invite them to come? How does he feel about bruised, weary and faint-hearted people? This sermon explores the tender kindness with which Christ treats all who turn to him for mercy, grace and help.

Christ, the Tender Saviour of the Bruised and Faint of Heart | Matthew 12:20 | 19/09/21

Following Jesus is difficult. The Bible teaches it and our experience in life confirms it. When the going gets tough, Jesus gives us some great and precious promises to cling to. This sermon, from John 16:33, explores the some of last words of Jesus to his disciples before his death - words of comfort, encourgament and hope. Part of our "One Verse Wonders" series.

Promises to Cling To | John 16:33 | 12/09/21

Does God love me? Really?? How can I know for sure? This sermon from Romans 5:8 explores the proof of God's love to us in Jesus Christ. Part of our "One Verse Wonders" series.

The Assurance of God's Love | Romans 5:8 | 05/09/21

In a world where everyone is striving to put forward images of strength and self-sufficiency, how should Christians think about our weaknesses? This sermon, from 2 Corinthians 12:9, helps us understand what they are, where they come from and what purpose God intends for them. Part of our "One Verse Wonders" series.

The Sufficiency Of God's Grace | 2 Corinthians 12:9 | 29/08/21

Noone enjoys lukewarm food or drinks. Jesus tells us that we shouldn’t settle for lukewarm hearts and lukewarm deeds either. In this sermon, from Romans 12:11, we discover that genuine love in action looks like heartfelt service towards opthers. Part of our "One Verse Wonders" series.

Heartfelt Service | Romans 12:11 | 22/08/21

We live in a world and a society that is deeply discontent: there's an endless, exhausting rush to keep reaching for more; and it's a battle Christians face too -- every day. In this sermon from Philippians 4:13, we discover the secret to experiencing genuine contentment through Christ. Part of our "One Verse Wonders" series.

The Secret of Contentment | Philippians 4:13 | 15/08/21

Every second of our lives — sometimes without even realising it — we are thinking. God is concerned about how Christians think and what we think about. This sermon, from Phillipians 4:8, explores why God is so interested in what we do with our grey matter, and how we can think in ways that please him. Part of our "One Verse Wonders" series.

Proper Mindfulness | Philippians 4:8 | 08/08/21

We all know that stomach-churning feeling when something happens and we don’t know what to do! In such situations, the story of King Jehoshophat in 2 Chronicles 20 is instructive for us: We are to fix our eyes on God. This sermon explores what it actually means to do that. Part of our "One Verse Wonders" series.

What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do | 2 Chronicles 20:12 | 01/08/21

What would a life-changing invitation look like to you? They'd be different for all of us, but one thing they’d have in common is that life wouldn’t changed because you simply received the invite. What counts is whether you respond. In this sermon from Romans 10:13 we find the ultimate life-changing invitation. How will we respond? Part of our "One Verse Wonders" series.

A Life-Changing Invitation | Romans 10:13 | 25/07/21

What does it profit a man to gain the whole world? How valuable is the human soul and how great a loss would it be to lose it? What can be given in exchange for our souls?

Saving Our Most Priceless Possession | Matthew 16:26 | 18/07/21

Sometimes we can mistakenly think the gospel is just escape route from eternal punishment to eternal paradise; however in this sermon from Galatians 2:20 we see it's so much more than that -- a powerful fact has brought about a powerful reality that results in a powerful purpose. Part of our "One Verse Wonders" series.

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