Better than Sacrifice – 1 Samuel 15
The subject for my second sermon which I preached at New-Life Church this Sunday gone was:  “To obey is better than sacrifice”. It was based on when King Saul only partialy obeyed the Word of the Lord.  I examined motives, the excuses and God’s hate of disobedience, and he delight...
Fathers Love – Hosea 11:1-4
The first thing that struck me about this passage was the amount of love the Father has for his people.  I sometimes loose sight of how much our God loves!  Here we see him talking just as you or I would talk about our own children had they flown the nest without as much as a wave, a thank you, or...
Committed – Romans 12:1-2
Last nights preach at Lifegroups Together really struck home, and before I forget the key parts that jumped out at me, I want to spend this mornings quiet time with the Lord, reflecting on what was said, and looking at what the Bible says about commitment. “…In a Bacon and Egg sandwich, the...
Hard to Forgive – Genesis 45:1-15
What strikes me immediately about this event, is how Joseph over came the natural urge to “hold a grudge”, and instead was able to see the situation and the past actions of his family as part of God’s plan!  He understood that the Lord had allowed his brothers to sell him into slavery...
Out of Darkness – John 3:1-21
John 8:12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (NIV) Without Jesus we are in the dark. The darkness of Sin. We are lost. Jesus died so that we may have life and never have...
More Proof? – Romans 1:18-23
9 since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. 20 For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. Every...
Broken for You and Me – 1 Cor. 11:23-26
This Easter time, people will be exchanging Easter Cards, purchasing and consuming Easter eggs, having Easter egg hunts, visiting family and generally enjoying the time off that the Easter season allows for.  I am reminded of a poem I ususally hear most Christmases however it it still very apt even...
Kindness – Philippians 2:1-8
5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus… Yet another confirmation of our responsibility as Christians to imitate Christ.  His humility, love, compassion as well as kindness toward others.  There is no better way of expressing the Love of Jesus that through action.  In this...