Hebrews 10:22 Yesterday we looked at the first part of this verse: “Let us draw near to God.” But how? Although He always hears us and we can always draw near to Him, sometimes our experience of drawing near to Him isn’t the joy and delight that we know it should be. The rest of the verse helps us. First … More Devotional for 31 October 2020 – Hebrews 10v22 part 2 – a pure heart
This message was preached last Sunday. As it says below, I was encouraged to preach from this following a men’s meeting where I shared briefly from this passage. The aim of this message is to encourage God’s people in this unchanging times. The video is the online version of the message (preached from my office). … More Malachi 2:17-3:18 – Our unchanging God – 25 October 2020 (Sunday Sermon)
Hebrews 10:22 Earlier in the week we looked at what Jesus has done so that we can draw near to God. But it is not enough just to know the truth, we need to do the truth; we need to actually draw near to God in prayer. This is what today’s verse tells us: “Let us draw near.” It … More Devotional for 30 October 2020 – Hebrews 10v22 – Let us draw near
This Bible study was shared last Tuesday and is the second in the series on 2 Peter. I only covered half a verse this time, as there was simply so much. Underneath the video there is a written summary of the Bible study followed by some suggestions for prayer. We’re returning to 2 Peter to … More Lansdowne Midweek Bible Study – 27 October 2020 – 2 Peter 1v4b
Just two verses of scripture for today. These will be shared at a funeral that I am taking. This is the truth for every single believer in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Just as I have got behind in posting sermons, I am also behind in posting our church midweek Bible studies. I had a long break over the summer from doing our midweek meetings as one of our elders kindly took on that job (I will do a separate post soon with all his messages). On … More Lansdowne Midweek Bible Study – 13 October 2020 – 2 Peter 1v1-4a
Hebrews 10:19-22 part 2 Yesterday we saw that we have confidence to enter the most holy place (into God’s presence). These verses use the illustration of the tabernacle in the wilderness where the sacrifices were made in the Old Testament. The high priest could only go in once a year on the Day of Atonement, to sprinkle the … More Devotional for 27 October 2020 – Hebrews 10v19-22 part 2 – by the blood of Jesus
Hebrews 10:19-22 This passage is about entering into the presence of God. Before we look at it, it would be good just to pause and think for a moment… You and I can enter into the presence of Almighty God! This is truly amazing. We are sinners and He is holy. We are unrighteous and He is righteous. We … More Devotional for 26 October 2020 – Hebrews 10v19-22 – Confidence to enter
I have not posted any sermons now for a few weeks and so am a little behind. I will try and catch up over the next few days! This message was preached three weeks ago, on 11 October, and is the next in the series on the psalms. Once again, we see the honesty of … More Psalms series message 9 – Psalm 6 – Fear, favour and faith – 11 October 2020
Hebrews 10:17-18 Verse 17 is another quote from the new covenant promise in Jeremiah 31. God says, “I will remember their sins and lawless needs no more.” God, even though He knows all things, has put our sins away from Himself. He does not bring our sins to His mind, He does not treat His people as … More Devotional for 24 October 2020 – Hebrews 10v17-18 – sins remembered no more
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