Pastor of Alverstoke Evangelical Church, Gosport, Hampshire, UK
2 Timothy 1:7 “For God gave us not a spirit of fear, but of power and love and self-control.” To be human is to feel fear. It has been part of the human condition since the fall – Adam and Eve hid from God; they were afraid because they were naked. The Bible talks about … More Daily Devotional for 11 August 2020 – 2 Timothy 1v7
1 Timothy 1:17 Christians know that one of the things that we should do is worship God, but we can find it hard. How do we worship? What do we say? Today’s verse shows us two important things: Firstly, worship is a natural overflow from what He has done for us and who He is. … More Daily Devotional for 10 August 2020 – 1 Timothy 1v17
Today I started a new sermon series in the Book of Psalms. I expect this to be a series that I do for several weeks before pausing to look at something else and then returning to the psalms in the New Year, God willing. The video is recorded the day before and, because there is … More Psalms series Message 1 – Psalm 1 – The Way of Blessing
1 Timothy 1:16 Is our sin too much for God’s mercy? Paul would answer with an emphatic, “no!” In yesterday’s verse, we saw that he referred to himself as the worst of sinners. Yet he, the worst of sinners, is saved! Today’s verse shows us that the example of God’s mercy to Paul is an … More Daily devotional for 9 August 2020 – 1 Timothy 1v16
1 Timothy 1:15 When we think about being saved, we should be amazed at lots of things. But there are two things that stand out. One is the amazing love of God. He loved us so much that He sent His Son to die in our place. The second is the people He has shown His … More Daily Devotional for 8 August 2020 – 1 Timothy 1:15
Colossians 3:4 There is one more phrase in Colossians 3:4 – “When Christ who is your life appears.” We will appear with Him in glory but, if you are a Christian, He is your life now. He is the source of life. Our life comes from Him. We have physical life because He is our creator. … More Daily Devotional for 7 August 2020 – Colossians 3v4 part 2
Colossians 3:4 Yesterday’s verse says,”Your life is hidden with Christ in God.” You are hidden and protected in Christ. Also, we are hidden in the sense that we just look like ordinary people. Christians don’t go around with halos on their heads! Now the world sees weak Christians, and people think we are mad or … More Daily Devotional for 6 August 2020 – Colossians 3v4
HT: Ligonier, Tabletalk Following on from last Sunday’s message on The Foundation of the Word of God, this video from Augustus Nicodemus Lopes is really challenging for all pastors and preachers. To cultivate a love for God’s word in the congregation, the pastor must demonstrate that love for God’s word through his preaching. We must … More Cultivating a love for God’s Word in local churches – a word to pastors
Colossians 3:3 Following on from yesterday, today’s scripture tells us why Christian believers are called to “set our minds on things that are above” (Colossians 3:2). Today’s verse says “For…” (that is the reason) “…you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God” (Colossians 3:3). “You have died.” This is the other side … More Daily Devotional for 5 August 2020 – Colossians 3v3
The “Firm foundations” series was preached for the first three Sundays after church services reopened at church, plus one Bible Study. For ease of reference, I have put all the links below. If you would rather read the notes, the individual posts can be found here. Here are the three sermons: Message 1 – Ezra … More List of sermons in “Firm Foundations” series
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