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
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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
Faith is Rising
We are experiencing a real sense of the presence of God when we meet together. This last Sunday was yet another meeting when we were amazed at all that God did amongst us. We sing the song “Hosanna” which has the line in it “Hope is stirring, hearts are yearning for You, we long for … Continue reading Faith is Rising
The Supremacy of Christ
What a fantastic portion of scripture we were presented on Sunday. The Rev’d John Townsend preached on Colossians 1:15-20 and spoke about the fact that Jesus is: Supreme in Revelation Supreme in Creation Supreme in Reconciliation John is from an organisation called A Rocha (www.arocha.org) and he presented to us the fact that as Jesus … Continue reading The Supremacy of Christ
The Glorious Church
Having already referred to Colossians 1:15-20 in my blog “The supremacy of Christ”, I was blessed again when this text came up at college this week. It speaks of the creation of all things through Jesus and for Jesus, and that everything on earth and in heaven will be reconciled to God through the blood … Continue reading The Glorious Church
Sovereign God
It is interesting that as we enter the UK elections week we were able to reflect on Sunday about the sovereignty of God from Mark 4:35-41. Our Saviour Jesus took authority and rebuked the wind and waves and demonstrated His power over creation. It was from our recent studies in Daniel where we read: ... … Continue reading Sovereign God
David S Bareham 