This morning, we are wrapping up our series on 1 Samuel. We finish the series at chapter 8, which marks a significant turning point in the narrative of Samuel and even in the narrative of the Bible. In asking for a King like the nations, Israel rejects their identity as God’s chosen people. This chapter […]

As we enter 1 Samuel 5 the Ark of the Covenant is in the hands of the Philistines. However, God is greater than any of Israel’s enemies and far greater than any of their man-made idol. The Lord’s authority and power are on full display.

We turn to 1 Samuel 4 this week and the Philistines capture the Ark. Israel’s leaders think they can manipulate God but God will raise up a leader who will honour his Word.

Join us for our second week in the book of 1 Samuel. Godly leadership is so important in the building up of God’s Church and poor leadership can only lead to spiritual decline.

We start a series on the first eight chapters of 1 Samuel. The Book of Samuel could be called: “The Coming of the King”. The Book of Samuel is a leadership book that ultimately leads towards the King that God would provide for his people, Israel. Like Israel 3000 years ago, we live in a […]

The second part of our ‘The Road to Calvary’ series. We take a look at the account of Jesus’ washing his disciples feet and are exhorted to be “people of the towel.” What does true love and service look like?

The standards by which God judges faithful ministry are the opposite to the values of this world. Themes within this sermon focus on the godly humility of leaders, marks of true spiritual ministry, the union with the sufferings of the cross, and the need for all Christians to have the gracious mind of Christ.

This is not a regular kind of Sermon but was presented at the church after a Church Camp that was held that weekend. It is a kind of book review from Albert Mohler’s book, “The Conviction to Lead.” In this discussion we look at two aspects of leadership which are an absolute faith in God’s […]