1 Thessalonians series – Message 8 – 7 June 2020 – 1 Thessalonians 4v9-12

The eighth message in the 1 Thessalonians series is called “Honouring Him in ordinary life.” We do not live in isolation, but in society. We have colleagues, neighbours, family, as well as our brothers and sisters in Christ. Most of the time we are simply engaged in ordinary things. Yet we honour Him in the … More 1 Thessalonians series – Message 8 – 7 June 2020 – 1 Thessalonians 4v9-12

Daily Devotional for 7 June 2020 – Psalm 40v16

Psalm 40:16 Everything changes!  Covid-19 has caused so many changes and so much trouble.  On 1 January, we would not have imagined that the church building would be closed for months!  We would not have imagined some of us getting very sick and nearly dying.  We would not have imagined the changes to our work … More Daily Devotional for 7 June 2020 – Psalm 40v16

Daily Devotional for 6 June 2020 – Psalm 40v13-15

Psalm 40:13-15 Our prayers don’t have to be “polite”.  If we are talking to someone important on earth, we have to try and speak respectfully and calmly.  Although God is so Almighty and very great, He is still our Father and so we can tell Him exactly how we feel. David has waited patiently (v1), … More Daily Devotional for 6 June 2020 – Psalm 40v13-15

Daily Devotional for 2 June 2020 – Psalm 40v6-8 part 2

Psalm 40:6-8 These verses, which we looked at yesterday, are quoted in Hebrews 10:5-10.  They challenge us (as we saw yesterday), do we delight to do His will?  But they also prophesy about the One, Jesus, who did delight to do the Father’s will. Indeed, the whole psalm points us to Jesus.  He was the One who … More Daily Devotional for 2 June 2020 – Psalm 40v6-8 part 2

Daily Devotional for 1 June 2020 – Psalm 40v6-8

Psalm 40:6-8 God’s amazing salvation is worthy of our praise and our obedience. David has just said God’s wondrous deeds are too many to count. Then, he starts talking about sacrifices! Why? He is saying you are so worthy that just bringing sacrifices is not enough. Anyone can go through the outward show of bringing … More Daily Devotional for 1 June 2020 – Psalm 40v6-8

1 Thessalonians series – Message 7 – 31 May 2020 – 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

The seventh message in the series asks the question, “What is God’s will?” You are welcome to watch the video and/or read the notes below. I found this passage extremely challenging personally to apply to my own life as well as to preach. Introduction One of the most frequently asked questions asked by Christians is … More 1 Thessalonians series – Message 7 – 31 May 2020 – 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8