Sun, May 08, 2016
Duration: 39 mins 16 secs
Christians do descend into the pit of despair. We are exhorted to rejoice in the Lord always. But there is sin everywhere. It is a daily battle which sometimes leads to the depths of despair, a deep depression. Elijah was a prophet of God who prayed a prayer of despair. He asked the Lord to kill him. He must have been extremely miserable. There are many others in the Bible, including Hannah who was in bitterness of soul when her adversary provoked her severely. Read the Psalms of David and see the despondency that he experienced.
Sun, Apr 24, 2016
Jesus describes you, Christian friend, as blessed are the merciful and as receiving mercy. The Greek word translated here as merciful is only found here and in Hebrews 2:17, where Christ is described as "a merciful and faithful high priest". In the context this means actively compassionate. In all his life, he was merciful to outcasts. To some degree if you belong to Jesus, you should show something of his compassion.
Sun, Apr 10, 2016
Duration: 36 mins 29 secs
When you got up this morning you probably had breakfast. Perhaps you were even peckish at the time. However, to hunger and to thirst is to have a strong desire. Think of the craving that a drug addict has. He will do anything for his next fix. This text is not talking about what this world offers. Righteous means a right standing before God. There is no one righteous no not one. We have all sinned and come short of the glory of God. The world is full of people who acknowledge that they are sinners, but instead of casting themselves on God's mercy they try to establish their own righteousness. This is what all religion outside of Christ is about.
Sun, Apr 03, 2016
Duration: 33 mins 45 secs
As we continue to look at these blessings, we come to Mat 5:5 and look at meekness. Many think meekness means weakness. Well, if that is your understanding, it is not what the Lord Jesus Christ meant. Let me remind you that he described himself as meek and lowly in heart, but he was never weak.
Sun, Mar 13, 2016
Duration: 36 mins 53 secs
This sermon was addressed to the disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. It has a double purpose: to show what a true christian is; and secondly, how he should live. In fact most of the New Testament is for Christians. Many quote from the sermon on the mount but fail to realise this is only for those who have trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of their sins. This behaviour is commendable in anyone. The fact is though that we do not live our lives like this. Jesus died because we do the wrong things in our lives. We do not love God with our whole being nor do we love our neighbour as ourselves. No one can commend himself before God and say that he tried very hard. It is essential that you trust in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Mon, Mar 07, 2016
Duration: 27 mins 14 secs
This is a present reality. You, as a christian are not to be focused on a future kingdom but to enjoy its reality today.
Sun, Feb 28, 2016
Duration: 29 mins 51 secs
Temptation, the Lord was tempted as we are, yet without sin. We are led astray by our own desires. We need to pray that we be kept from temptation.
Sun, Feb 21, 2016
This is not a prayer that the Lord Jesus Christ needed to pray for himself. He never needed forgiveness, but as Christians we do need to pray this. Not as a matter of habit, but because we sin.
Sun, Feb 14, 2016
Duration: 31 mins 54 secs
Should you pray for riches? Is that what Jesus taught his disciples?
Sun, Feb 07, 2016
Duration: 35 mins 14 secs
Jesus said, I am the True Vine. What did the Lord mean when he spoke of fruitless branches being cut off and fruitful branches being purged? Does this mean that some christians lose their salvation?
