Pastor of Alverstoke Evangelical Church, Gosport, Hampshire, UK
Today our church held its first services for four months. Instead of one, we had two. They were short, limited, with few people (as many members are waiting to see how we manage services safely to limit the risk of spreading Covid-19). We were unable to sing, I had to preach a shorter sermon so … More Ezra 3 – Firm foundations and mixed feelings (17 July 2020)
Psalm 102:25-28 This year, we have seen more change and uncertainty than any other year. Covid-19 has changed everything, health, work, schools, shopping, home life, hobbies, friendships, travel, and even the life of the church. Church services stopped, churches services are now allowed again, but they have changed. Some things seem to go on and … More Daily Devotional for 19 July 2020 – Psalm 102v25-28
Romans 8:18 We are uniquely and personally created by the Lord God Almighty (Genesis 2:7) but we are also those who sin, who fall short of His glory (Romans 3:23). Yet, all who believe are saved, justified (made righteous) by His grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus (Romans 3:24). … More Daily Devotional for 18 July 2020 – Romans 8v18
Romans 3:23-24 We’ve looked at how amazing it is to be human but, if we are to be honest about human beings, we need to look at the bad also. We are fearfully and wonderfully made, in His image. Each of us is uniquely created. But there is a lot wrong with the world of … More Daily Devotional for 17 July 2020 – Romans 3v23-24
Psalm 139:13-14 Maybe you remember your mum, or aunt, or grandmother, knitting or sewing, taking care over each stitch to make a perfect garment. That is the picture of these verses. God, in His sovereign care over our lives, “formed” us and “knitted” us together in our mother’s wombs (v13). Yes, He used the natural … More Daily Devotional for 16 July 2020 – Psalm 139v13-14
Genesis 2:7 part 3 Our life is more than just physical. He “breathed into his nostrils the breath of life.” Adam became a living being through the breath of God. Again, this is so precious and personal, intimate and loving. Adam possessed something of divine nature, even though He was created. He didn’t just have … More Daily Devotional for 15 July 2020 – Genesis 2v7 part 3
Genesis 2:7 Yesterday we saw the amazing truth that the Lord God has formed us personally. Genesis 2:7 tells us two more important things about being human. First: “The Lord God formed the man of dust.” Second: “The Lord God… breathed into his nostrils the breath of life….” We’ll look at that tomorrow. Dust. To be personally formed … More Daily Devotional for 14 July 2020 – Genesis 2v7 part 2
Genesis 2:7 “…then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature.” Look at how personal this is. In Genesis 1, every other created thing God made by speaking. “God said… and it was so.” But here, “The … More Daily Devotional for 13 July 2020 – Genesis 2v7
I concluded the series of sermons for Lansdowne Evangelical Free Church today. The links to all 13 sermon videos are below for ease of reference. I will gradually be publishing my notes for each message (these will be available backdated to the date of each message). You can search for them here. Message 1 – … More 1 Thessalonians series – links to all the sermons
This is the final message in the 1 Thessalonians series, and is called “God is faithful.” It was the final message sent out exclusively online. The following Sunday, our church was going to reopen for services, although online messages would continue to be recorded. God has shown His faithfulness to His people by bringing us … More 1 Thessalonians series message 13 – 1 Thessalonians 5v23-28
The best is yet to come 