Famous quotes about “truth.” He who has truth at his heart need never fear the want of persuasion on his tongue (John Ruskin) Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain't goin' away (Elvis Presley) Thirst was made for water; inquiry for truth (C.S. Lewis) Stop hanging out with people that tell you what you want to hear. Hang out with people who tell you the … [Read more...] about Pastors Pen 20th June 2021
Pastors Pen 13th June 2021
My Identity in Christ I am a child of God John 1:12-13 My body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in me 1 Co 6:19 The Father, Son and Holy Spirit love me John 14:21b I am justified by faith Acts 13:39 God does not condemn me Romans 8:1-4 I have eternal life Mt 25:46 I am saved, and blessed Ro 10:12-13 I … [Read more...] about Pastors Pen 13th June 2021
Pastors Pen 6th June 2021
Gentleness and self-control: Now, Connect is doing a preaching series on “Radical Discipleship.” Today’s focus is on “Gentleness and Self-control.” As these are fruits of the Holy Spirit, according to Galatians 5:23, and Christ lives in us by His Spirit (Eph 2:22), then these are characteristics of God that we should be able to witness to others. Is your self-control greater than your … [Read more...] about Pastors Pen 6th June 2021
Pastors Pen 30th May 2021
Faithfulness and Goodness: As Christians we all hope to hear these words from Jesus one day: “Well done, good and faithful servant,” (Mt 25:21). But what does it mean to be “good and faithful?” Surely only God measures up to that. Every time we mess up and our behaviour does not reflect Christ, we may feel like poor examples of Christians. But “goodness” is a fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22), … [Read more...] about Pastors Pen 30th May 2021
Pastors Pen 23rd May 2021
Radical Disciples of Christ: At present we are doing a sermon series on “Radical Discipleship.” The word “disciple” in the New Testament comes from the Greek word “mathētēs,” which means “learner.” So, to be a “radical disciple” of Christ is to be a “deep-rooted extreme learner.” As Christ’s “pupil”, what have you learnt this week about the ways of your Lord? Have you learnt it through … [Read more...] about Pastors Pen 23rd May 2021
Pastors Pen 16th May 2021
Celebrating the ascension of Christ : Do you remember what you were doing at Easter? What sort of things have you done since Easter? It’s hard to remember isn’t it? 6 weeks is a long period of time. But this Sunday is “Ascension Sunday,” when we remember when Christ ascended to Heaven 40 days after His resurrection (Acts 1:3). Luke 24:50-51 says that Christ was blessing the disciples, with His … [Read more...] about Pastors Pen 16th May 2021