Following Jesus means becoming more like him – especially in love and compassion. In John’s first letter, he makes it clear that we are to follow the example of Jesus love, which means taking the initiative in serving, acting self sacrificially, and revealing the truth of the gospel. When we love one another like this, […]
In this service Gerald looks at a number of passages that lead up to Christmas, with the theme of sacrifice.
After being chosen as one of the seven, Stephen continues to declare the good news. Stephen is a man Submitted to God in every way. As a result, he is Seized and then Slandered. We see how so much depends on eth words that Stephen speaks that are twisted. Despite the opposition and persecution, lives […]
I use to think this was a power encounter between God and Baal but that is wrong. Baal has no power. Rather God demonstrates his power here so that his covenant people would believe in him and worship him only.
Our series in John continues. This week we explore John’s description of Jesus as the lamb of God – a phrase not used in the OT. What did that signify for those who heard John use that term? We see John’s continued desire to be less and for Jesus to be more. And again considering […]