I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted … Continue reading Missional Church: Community on a Mission
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Missional Church: Jesus is Lord
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy that was set … Continue reading Missional Church: Jesus is Lord
Missional Church
Missional Church We are about to embark on a new preaching series which we have called “Missional Church”. In this blog I would like to introduce the series by exploring what it means to be a missional church. There is a sense of mission captured in the Old Testament. In the beginning God created man … Continue reading Missional Church
Paul’s Leadership Example
Romans 1:8-15 The verses in Romans 1 v 8-15 give a great insight into what Paul saw as his apostolic role when he visited the church in Rome, and can help us in how we see ourselves in relationship with God’s people, whether we are in leadership or not. 8 First, I thank my God … Continue reading Paul’s Leadership Example
Our Calling – Reflections on Romans
This blog is duplicated on http://www.mycommnunitychurch.org.uk Romans 1:1-7 I recently preached from these introductory seven verses in Romans. What struck me as I prepared for this was that Paul speaks about God’s call four times as he introduces himself to the church in Rome. Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle … Continue reading Our Calling – Reflections on Romans
The Mercy and Grace of Jesus
John 7:53-8:11 I recently preached about the wonderful mercy and grace of our Lord. My passage was from John 8 about the woman caught in adultery. At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. The teachers of the law and … Continue reading The Mercy and Grace of Jesus
Belonging to the Kingdom of God
The Kingdom of God In reply Jesus declared, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.” “How can a man be born when he is old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely he cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb to be born!” Jesus answered, “I tell you … Continue reading Belonging to the Kingdom of God
The Church as Family – One Anothering
Church as Family – One Anothering Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. Galatians 6:10 (NIV) A significant foundational truth for us as followers of Jesus is the importance of the church as a family. We are joined together in … Continue reading The Church as Family – One Anothering
Building Together
Reflections on Nehemiah 3 This last Sunday Joachim preached an excellent sermon on Nehemiah 3 about working together. One of the many points that he gave us was that this chapter is effectively a list of the names of people who were courageous and committed to rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Joachim pointed out that … Continue reading Building Together
There is nothing small in the service of God
We were blessed yesterday as Leon brought to us the Word of God, “Every Member Serving”. It was good to be reminded that service is at the very heart of our transformed life, and that as we are motivated to serve we bring glory to God. I expect that we are like every church, always … Continue reading There is nothing small in the service of God
David S Bareham 