Part 2 of the sermon on Family/Home Life continues here, with Pastor Daniel Kriss now directing his attention firstly to the wives, with a series of pertinent questions on the condition of their role within their marriage. Moving onto the privileged position of parenthood, then children, and finally the home (the "bricks & mortar"), this […] The post Considering Our Ways & Developing Habits of Holiness (Pt 2.2) – Family/Home Life appeared first on Mount Cathedral Baptist Church.

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Considering Our Ways & Developing Habits of Holiness (Pt 2.2) – Family/Home Life

Family and home life are in the crosshairs of examination and review in this very personal message, as Pastor Daniel Kriss brings us part 2 of our series "Considering Our Ways & Developing Habits of Holiness - Family/Home Life".An extensive series of probing questions are posed, beginning with the husband/wife relationship in marriage, and then further still, […] The post Considering Our Ways & Developing Habits of Holiness (Pt 2.1) – Family/Home Life appeared first on Mount Cathedral Baptist Church.

Considering Our Ways & Developing Habits of Holiness (Pt 2.1) – Family/Home Life

The book of Colossians contains powerful truth regarding our spiritual position in Christ. Dead to our old life, and alive to the new. Preacher Lucas Macdonald considers the Apostle Paul's charge, in chapter 3 verses 5-9, in this message. Contained within is practical, expositional teaching on the daily struggle of our new nature against our […] The post A Study in Colossians: Part 11 appeared first on Mount Cathedral Baptist Church.

A Study in Colossians: Part 11

Trees are a familiar aspect of creation around us. In this unique communion message, Pastor Daniel takes us on a journey through the Bible, considering various trees and their associated attitudes and meanings. Beginning with the Tree of Rebellion and the Tree of Religion in the garden of Eden, moving to the Tree of Inquisition climbed […] The post A Theology of Trees appeared first on Mount Cathedral Baptist Church.

A Theology of Trees

The conclusion of a year and the dawning of a new one bring a wonderful opportunity for reminiscence, review & recalibration. Pastor Daniel Kriss takes this theme in our year-ending sermon, beginning a preaching series of self-examination of five areas of our lives. The introduction is a timely reminder of our life's purpose, noting that God's will […] The post Considering Our Ways & Developing Habits of Holiness (Pt 1) appeared first on Mount Cathedral Baptist Church.

Considering Our Ways & Developing Habits of Holiness (Pt 1)

The theological depths contained in the lyrics of Charles Wesley's age-old hymn "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" form the focal point of our special Christmas mini-series. Pastor Daniel Kriss provides a detailed exposition, line by line, of the original lyrics of this hymn for the purpose of recalibrating our minds back to the God-child in […] The post Hark! The Hymn (Part 1) appeared first on Mount Cathedral Baptist Church.

Hark! The Hymn (Part 1)

Preacher Lucas Macdonald continues in our study of Colossians, now moving into chapter 3 where Paul takes the doctrine he has taught in chapters 1 & 2 and makes practical applications. Lucas explores the paradox of being "in the world, but not of the world".  We are to have a preoccupation with the divine, a continual […] The post A Study in Colossians: Pt 10 appeared first on Mount Cathedral Baptist Church.

A Study in Colossians: Pt 10

Part 2 of our sermon on Christ's letter to the church at Laodicea continues, with Pastor Daniel Kriss delineating the counsel of Christ to this apathetic assembly of believers.  The church was counselled to "purchase" three things from the incalculable treasures of Christ, and the explanation of this unusual term is given, along with a […] The post Correspondence from Christ (Pt 7.2): Laodicea appeared first on Mount Cathedral Baptist Church.

Correspondence from Christ (Pt 7.2): Laodicea

The church at Laodicea is a well-known member of the "Seven Churches" in Revelation, and NOT for positive reasons.  In Part 1 of this final sermon in our Correspondence from Christ series, Pastor Daniel Kriss unpacks this serious and weighty communication from Jesus to the lukewarm body of believers in the affluent city of Laodicea.  Firstly […] The post Correspondence from Christ (Pt 7.1): Laodicea appeared first on Mount Cathedral Baptist Church.

Correspondence from Christ (Pt 7.1): Laodicea

The sixth of the letters of Christ to the seven churches in Revelation is addressed to the small assembly at Philadelphia.  In this sermon, Pastor Daniel Kriss breaks down this letter into four aspects, beginning with the characteristics by which Christ describes Himself. Philadelphia's commendation from Christ relates to their spirituality and obedience even with severely limited resources. Several […] The post Correspondence from Christ (Pt 6): Philadelphia appeared first on Mount Cathedral Baptist Church.

Correspondence from Christ (Pt 6): Philadelphia

Continuing in our study through the book of Colossians, preacher Lucas Macdonald explores in detail each of the four strands of false teaching which were permeating the church in Colossae - philosophy (Christ plus knowledge) , legalism (Christ plus works of righteousness), mysticism (Christ plus higher subjective spiritual experience), and asceticism (Christ plus rigorous self-denial).  Lucas closed […] The post A Study in Colossians: Part 9 appeared first on Mount Cathedral Baptist Church.

A Study in Colossians: Part 9

Every one of the Solas of the Reformation finds its' ultimate purpose in "Soli Deo Gloria" - to the glory of God alone. In this fifth and final sermon of our series of rediscovery of the Protestant Reformation, Pastor Daniel Kriss defines and expounds on the expansive topic of the glory of God. Firstly defining the glory […] The post The Five Solas of the Reformation: Soli Deo Gloria appeared first on Mount Cathedral Baptist Church.

The Five Solas of the Reformation: Soli Deo Gloria

The very heart and centre of the gospel is Solo Christo = through Christ alone. In this fourth of our October sermon series rediscovering the truths of the Protestant Reformation, Pastor Daniel Kriss brings us this comprehensive overview of the doctrine of the all-sufficiency of Christ for salvation.  Beginning with a short glossary of important […] The post The Five Solas of the Reformation: Solo Christo appeared first on Mount Cathedral Baptist Church.

The Five Solas of the Reformation: Solo Christo

Justification by faith alone is the substance and the heart of true Christianity.  In this third of our sermon series on the Reformation, Lucas Macdonald preaches on the topic of "Sola Fide" (by faith alone).  A solid definition was given of salvation by means of justification by faith, and it was noted that this is solely a […] The post The Five Solas of the Reformation: Sola Fide appeared first on Mount Cathedral Baptist Church.

The Five Solas of the Reformation: Sola Fide

The Biblical doctrine of grace alone for salvation is the second of the Five Solas which the Reformers upheld to the death. In this part two of our Reformation Month, Pastor Daniel Kriss preaches this message entitled "Sola Gracia: The First Pillar of the Reformation". Beginning by adding to our growing glossary of historical Reformation terms, the definition […] The post The Five Solas of the Reformation: Sola Gracia appeared first on Mount Cathedral Baptist Church.

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