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Forgive (Part 2) (Sermon on the Mount Series) Episode 25 - Sunday, 22nd June 2025.Sermon on the Mount Series Episode 25 [Matthew Chapter 6 (KJV)]1. The meaning of ForgivenessMatthew 18:27 Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.2.  The basis of forgiveness. Luke 6:37 Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: `Matthew 6:15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.Ephesians 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.Colossians 3:13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.1 Peter 4:8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.  That's I Peter 4:8. 1 Corinthians 13:5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil. Luke 23:34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.3.  The consequence's of a failure to forgive. Matthew 18:32-35 Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me: 33 Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee? 34 And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him. 35 So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.

Forgive (Sermon on the Mount Series) Episode 24 - Sunday, 15th June 2025.Sermon on the Mount Series Episode 24 [Matthew Chapter 6 (KJV)]Father Meet My Need! - Matthew 6:12 "And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors."1. Forgive us as we forgive

Father Meet My Need! (Sermon on the Mount Series) Episode 23 - Sunday, 8th June 2025.Sermon on the Mount Series Episode 23 [Matthew Chapter 6 (KJV)]Father Meet My Need! - Matthew 6:11 "Give us this day our daily bread."1. Give.2. This Day.3. Our Daily Bread.

Missions Conference Day 3 (Sunday, 1st June 2025) - with Pastor Eusebio 'Sam' Perez

Missions Conference Day 2 (Saturday, 31st May 2025) - with Pastor Eusebio 'Sam' Perez

Missions Conference Day 1 (Friday, 30th May 2025) - with Pastor Eusebio 'Sam' Perez

The Longing of Prayer (Sermon on the Mount Series) Episode 22 - Sunday, 25th May 2025.Sermon on the Mount Series Episode 22 [Matthew Chapter 6 (KJV)]The Longing of Prayer - Matthew 6:101. Thy Kingdom Come2. Thy will be done3. As it is in Heaven

Sunday, 18th May 2025 - with special guest speaker Michael Barnett

Unity through Christ-like Humility - Philippians 2:1-11 (Sunday, 11th May 2025)1. Our unity can be found in Christ.Philippians 2:1-2 - If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit; if any bowels and mercies, fulfil ye my joy, that ye be like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 2. Humble yourself.Philippians 2:3-4 - Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.3. Follow Christ's example.Philippians 2:5-8 - Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.4. Christ-like humble unity gives glory to God.Philippians 2:9-11 - Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Sunday, 4th May 2025 - with Layton Kelly (Mark 8:31-33) Mark 8:31-33 - And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him. But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men. 

The Lord's Prayer (Sermon on the Mount Series) Episode 21 - Sunday, 27th April 2025.Sermon on the Mount Series Episode 21 [Matthew Chapter 6 (KJV)]1. Who are we praying to - Matthew 6:92. The longing of prayer - Matthew 6:103. Expressing our needs - Matthew 6:114. Dealing with our debts - Matthew 6:125. Deliverance from the enemy of our souls - Matthew 6:13

Resurrection Sunday! (Sunday, 20th April 2025)1 The Stone was removed for our sake. John 20:12. The disciples were not expecting the resurrection. John 20:2 - 53. The dawning of faith. John 20:6-84. Hearing is believing. John 20:15-165. Seeing is believing John 20:19-20 Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 20 And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.John 20:27-29 Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. 28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. 29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.

Triumphal Entry (Palm Sunday) - Sunday, 13th April 2025Luke 19:28-44 [KJV]1. The Final trip to Jerusalem. (Luke 19:28-29)2. Jesus needed a colt. (Luke 19:30-34)3. The disciples recognise Him as the Messiah King. (Luke 19:35-38)4. The Pharisees are horrified. (Luke 19:39-40)5. Jesus weeps over Jerusalem. (Luke 19:41-44)

The Lord's Prayer (Sermon on the Mount Series) Episode 20 - Sunday, 6th April 2025.Sermon on the Mount Series Episode 20 [Matthew Chapter 6 (KJV)]

God's secret to a good life (Mother's Day Service) - Sunday, 30th March 2025Ephesians 6:1-3 [KJV] - "Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; that it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth."1. Children obey your parents.Ephesians 6:1 - Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2. Honour your Father and Mother.Ephesians 6:2 - Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise;3. That it may be well with you. Ephesians 6:3 - That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.

Your 'Why' Matters - What is your 'why'? (Sermon on the Mount Series) Episode 19 - Sunday, 23rd March 2025.Sermon on the Mount Series Episode 19 [Matthew Chapter 6 (KJV)]1. Don't give for the applause of men. Matthew 6:1-4  Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.2. Don't pray to be heard of men.Matthew 6:5-8  And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.3. Don't fast to appear holy to men. Matthew 6:16-18  Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.

Love your Enemies (Sermon on the Mount Series) Episode 18 - Sunday, 16th March 2025.Sermon on the Mount Series Episode 18 [Matthew 5:43-48 (KJV)]Matthew 5:43-48 -  Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. 1 What did the Law say? Matthew 5:43 - Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.2. How to love your enemies.Matthew 5:44 - But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; 3. Be Like Dad.Matthew 5:45 - That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. 4. Even the wicked love their own.Matthew 5:46-47 - For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?5. Loving your enemy, the mark of perfection.Matthew 5:48 - Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

Demanding your rights or dying to self (Sermon on the Mount Series) Episode 17 - Sunday, 9th March 2025.Sermon on the Mount Series Episode 17 [Matthew 5:38-42 (KJV)]Matthew 5:38-42 "Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also. And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away."1. An eye for an eye.Matthew 5:38 - Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:2. Turn the other cheek.Matthew 5:39 - But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.3. Give your coat also.Matthew 5:40 - And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also. 4. Go the Extra Mile.Matthew 5:41 - And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. 5. Give to those who ask.Matthew 5:42 - Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

The Law of Moses and the Swearing of Oaths  (Sermon on the Mount Series) Episode 16 - Sunday, 2nd March 2025.Sermon on the Mount Series Episode 16 [Matthew 5:37 (KJV)]1. Three passages make very clear the teaching of the law:Leviticus 19:12 - "And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD."Numbers 30:2 - "If a man vow a vow unto the LORD, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his word, he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth."Deuteronomy 23:21 - "When thou shalt vow a vow unto the LORD thy God, thou shalt not slack to pay it: for the LORD thy God will surely require it of thee; and it would be sin in thee."2. The Pharisees' interpretation of the law.Matthew 23:16-22"Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor!  Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieththe gold?  And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty.  Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?  Whoso therefore shall swear by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon.  And whoso shall swear by the temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth therein.  And he that shall swear by heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon."3. Jesus' teaching about oaths.Matthew 5:37"But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil."James 5:12"But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation."

The Heart of Jesus for Marriage (Sermon on the Mount Series) Episode 15 - Sunday, 23rd February 2025.Sermon on the Mount Series Episode 15 [Matthew 5:27-32 (KJV)]Matthew 5:27 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: Matthew 5:28 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. Matthew 5:29 And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. Matthew 5:30 And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. Matthew 5:31 It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement: Matthew 5:32 But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.1. Adultery was forbidden by the law. Matthew 5:27 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: 2. The Spirit of the command was deeper; don't look at someone to lust after them.Matthew 5:28 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. 3. Practice radical amputation.Matthew 5:29 And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. Matthew 5:30 And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. 4. The law said give a bill of divorce.Matthew 5:31 It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement: 5. The spirit of the Law said don't divorce.Matthew 5:32 But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.

What is the Spirit of 'Thou shalt not kill'? (Sermon on the Mount Series) Episode 14 - Sunday, 16th February 2025.Sermon on the Mount Series Episode 14 [Matthew 5:21-26 (KJV)]Matthew 5:21  Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: Matthew 5:22  But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. Matthew 5:23  Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; Matthew 5:24  Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. Matthew 5:25  Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. Matthew 5:26  Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. 1. Not the letter only but the spirit of the Law is important. Matthew 5:21-22 2. Angry outbursts reveal the heart and we are accountable for them. Matthew 5:22. 3. Make peace with your brother with all haste. Matthew 5:23-24 4. Make an agreement with your adversary be fore it goes to the courts. Matthew 5:25-26.

The Righteousness of the Law (Sermon on the Mount Series) Episode 13 - Sunday, 9th February 2025.Sermon on the Mount Series Episode 13 [Matthew 5:17-20 (KJV) - "Mat 5:17  Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. Pero to complete or fill up. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. People use this verse to promote their own hobby horses. Ill The guy who used it to promote keeping the Sabbath. For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven."]1. Jesus fulfilled the Law Matthew 5:17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. Pero to complete or fill up 2. Jesus upheld the LawMatthew 5:18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilledMatthew 23:2-3 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.3. Jesus approved the standard of the Law Matthew 5:19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. People use this verse to promote their own hobby horses. Ill The guy who used it to promote keeping the Sabbath Matthew 23:23-24 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.4. Jesus lifted the bar of the Law higher.Matthew 5:20-22 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. 21 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.Matthew 5:27-28 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.5. It's impossible! Galatians 2:16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. Galatians 3:24 Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.

You are the Light of the World (Sermon on the Mount Series) Episode 12 - Sunday, 2nd February 2025.Sermon on the Mount Series Episode 12 [Matthew 5:14-16 (KJV) - "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."]1. You are the light of the World - Matthew 5:142. Light is to be displayed not hidden - Matthew 5:153. Let your light shine for God's glory - Matthew 5:16

The Promise of an Open Door (Sunday, 26th January 2025).1. The church at Philadelphia - Revelation 3:7-10  And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee. Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.2. The description of Jesus. The open of Doors. - Revelation 3:7  And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; 3. The promise to the Church. An open door. - Revelation 3:8  I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.4. Hold Fast. - Revelation 3:11  Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

Ye are the salt of the earth (Sermon on the Mount Series) Episode 11 - Sunday, 19th January 2025.Sermon on the Mount Series Episode 11 [Matthew 5:13 (KJV) - "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men."]1. Ye are the salt of the Earth Matthew 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 2. What does it mean to be salt? Matthew 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.3. Salt that doesn't season is useless. Matthew 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.4. How can I be salt in 2025? Colossians 4:5-6 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. 6 Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

Blessed are they which are persecuted (Sermon on the Mount Series) Episode 10 - Sunday, 12th January 2025.Sermon on the Mount Series Episode 10 [Matthew 5:10 (KJV) - "Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."]1. Blessed are they which are persecuted. Matthew 5:10-11  Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 2. For righteousness' sake.Matthew 5:10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 3. Rejoice and be exceeding glad.Matthew 5:12  Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. 4. Great is your reward in Heaven.Matthew 5:12  Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. 5. So persecuted they the prophets.Matthew 5:12  Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. 

 Off with the Old and On with the New. 1. Put off the Old Man and Put on the New. Ephesians 4:22  That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; Eph 4:23  And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; Eph 4:24  And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.2. Be Honest Ephesians 4:25  Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. 3. Be Angry but don't sin.Ephesians 4:26  Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Eph 4:27  Neither give place to the devil. 4. Be a giver not a taker.Ephesians 4:28  Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.  5. Attack the problem not the person. Ephesians 4:29  Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. Eph 4:30  And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 6. Act don't react.Ephesians 4:31  Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: Eph 4:32  And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

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ForgivenessMatthew 18:21-22

Keep in Step with the Spirit (Sunday, 29th December 2024)1. Walk in the Spirit. Galatians 5:16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 2. There is a war in your members.Galatians 5:17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.3. Yielding to the flesh produces bitter fruit.Galatians 5:19-21 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Gal 5:20  Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Gal 5:21  Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.4. Yielding to the Spirit produces sweet, life giving fruit.Galatians 5:22-24 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Gal 5:23  Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Gal 5:24  And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.5. There is evidence of walking in the Spirit; not seeking self.Galatians 5:25-26 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Gal 5:26  Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another. 

The Names of Jesus (Sunday, 22nd December 2024)1. The promised Christ.Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.  Matthew 1:22-23 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.2. God with usIsaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. 3. Eternal God. John 8:58-59 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. 59 Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by. 4. The humble and lowly God. Matthew 11:28-30 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

What are you dreaming of this Christmas? (Sunday, 15th December 2024)1. First of all Simeon expected that the "consolation of Israel" would take place.  Luke 2:25-35 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.2. Simeon expected that, because of Jesus's birth, God and His ways would be revealed to "outsiders."Luke 2:31-32 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; 32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel3. When Simeon predicted that Jesus was destined to cause the falling and rising of many, he was expecting that Jesus would upset the status quo. Luke 2:34 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; 4. His expectation was that Jesus would be a lightning rod of decision. Luke  2:34 …and for a sign which shall be spoken against; 35 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

Blessed are the Peace Makers (Sermon on the Mount Series) Episode 9 - Sunday, 8th December 2024.Sermon on the Mount Series Episode 9 [Matthew 5:9 (KJV) - "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."]1. MAKE PEACE WITH GOD  “Therefore being justified by faith we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 5:1)2. BE AT PEACE WITH YOURSELF (Philippians 4:5-10) “Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” 3. LIVE IN PEACE WITH OTHERS Romans 12:18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God4. PROCLAIM PEACE TO THE WORLD. 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. 20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. 21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

Blessed are the Pure in Heart (Sermon on the Mount Series) Episode 8 - Sunday, 1st December 2024.Sermon on the Mount Series Episode 8 [Matthew 5:8 (KJV) - "Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God."]

Blessed are the Merciful (Sermon on the Mount Series) Episode 7 - Sunday, 24th November 2024.Sermon on the Mount Series Episode 7 [Matthew 5:7 (KJV) - "Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy."]1. What does mercy mean? Grace: God gives me blessings I don't deserve! Mercy means God giving me the opposite of what I deserve. A. God showed mercy to Adam and Eve. He covered their sin with a sacrifice and clothed them.B. God allowed Jacob to see Joseph before he died though he didn't deserve it. Gen 45:27-28 And they told him all the words of Joseph, which he had said unto them: and when he saw the wagons which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob their father revived: 28 And Israel said, It is enough; Joseph my son is yet alive: I will go and see him before I die. C. God showed Mercy on David after he murdered Uriah, scorned the God who had given Him everything and gave the heathen reason to Blaspheme. 2 Samuel 12:13-14 And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan said unto David, The LORD also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die. 14 Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also that is born unto thee shall surely die.Psalm 51:1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.D. God is a God of mercy. 1 Chronicles 21:13 And David said unto Gad, I am in a great strait: let me fall now into the hand of the LORD; for very great are his mercies: but let me not fall into the hand of man.Psalm 86:15-17 But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth. 16 O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid. 17 Shew me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, LORD, hast holpen me, and comforted me. Psalm 136:1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 36 verses with that refrain!Lamentations 3:21-24 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. 22 It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. 24 The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. Micah 7:18 Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.Titus 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; 2. Be a giver of mercy. Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Give others blessings they don't deserve. 3. As you give mercy you will receive mercy.Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

Hungering and Thirsting after righteousness (Sermon on the Mount Series) Episode 6 - Sunday, 17th November 2024.What is righteousness? - Simply put - Righteousness is living God's way.Sermon on the Mount Series Episode 6 [Matthew 5:6 (KJV) - "Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled"]1. Hungering and thirsting for others. Luke 11:8 & 13 "I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.  13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?"2. Tarrying for the Holy Spirit. Luke 24:45-49 "Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, 46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: 47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 And ye are witnesses of these things. 49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high."3. The coming of the Holy Spirit.Acts 2:1-4 "And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance."

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (Sermon on the Mount Series) Episode 5 - Sunday, 10th November 2024.What is righteousness? - Simply put - Righteousness is living God's way.Sermon on the Mount Series Episode 5 [Matthew 5:6 (KJV) - "Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled"] 1. What is righteousness?Psalm 11:7 For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright. Romans 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth. Romans 8:4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit2. What does it mean to hunger and thirst after righteousness?Psalm 42:1-6 To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. 2 My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? 3 My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God? 4 When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday. 5 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance. 6 O my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore will I remember thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar.3. They shall be filled. John 6:34 Then said they unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread. 35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.John 4:13-15 Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: 14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. 15 The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw.

Blessed are the Meek (Sermon on the Mount Series) Episode 4 - Sunday, 3rd November 2024.What does it mean to be 'Meek'?Sermon on the Mount Series Episode 4 [Matthew 5:5 - "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth"]

Blessed are those who mourn (Sermon on the Mount Series) Episode 3 - Sunday, 27th October 2024What does it mean to be 'Blessed'? We have heard this word a lot ; but do you know what it means for your life - to be truly 'Blessed'? Sermon on the Mount Series Episode 3 [Matthew 5:4 - "Blessed are those who mourn: for they shall be comforted"]

Blessed are the Poor in Spirit (Sermon on the Mount Series) Episode 2 - Sunday, 20th October 2024What does it mean to be 'Blessed'? We have heard this word a lot ; but do you know what it means for your life - to be truly 'Blessed'? Sermon on the Mount Series Episode 2 [Matthew 5:3 - "Blessed are the poor in spirit for their's is the Kingdom of Heaven"]

Blessed are the Poor in Spirit (Sermon on the Mount Series) Episode 1 - Sunday, 13th October 2024What does it mean to be 'Blessed'? We have heard this word a lot ; but do you know what it means for your life - to be truly 'Blessed'? Sermon on the Mount Series Episode 1 [Matthew 5:3 - "Blessed are the poor in spirit for their's is the Kingdom of Heaven"]

Stay in the Father's house. Luke 15:11-321. Life is good in the Father's house. - Luke 15:172. Money can't make up for the loss. - Luke 15:11-123. There is no fun or experience that can make up for the loss. - Luke 15:134 Eventually a famine will come. - Luke 15:145. You will end up serving someone who doesn't care about you. - Luke 15:156. If you do leave the house of the Father, have the good sense to run back to the Him. - Luke 15:17-197.  There is a permanent cost to leaving the house of the Father. - Luke 15:31

The Story of Hannah and Samuel in 1 Samuel Chapter 1. 

Overcoming DepressionPsalm 421. Recognise your feelings - Why? - Psalm 42:5,112. Share our feelings with God - Psalm 42:6; Hebrews 4:15; 1 Peter 5:73. Encourage yourself in God - Speak His Word - Psalm 42:5; 1 Samuel 30:6; Psalm 119:284. Hope in God - Psalm 42:5,11; Hebrews 6:195. Remember God - Psalm 42:66. Praise God - Psalm 42:5; Isaiah 61:1-37. Declare - My help comes from God - Psalm 9:9; 42:5

Caleb the Overcomer1. You must have faith in God - Hebrews 11:62. You must give yourself wholly to the Lord - Numbers 32:123. But you must also maintain a right attitude in spite of adversities - Hebrews 12:154. You must also have unquenchable desire to overcome for God - Don't Quit - Joshua 14:9-115. Finally, we must go out and overcome - Joshua 15:13-14

Be an Overcomer Romans 12:14-211. Determine to bring your enemies good not harm. - Romans 12:142. Show concern for your enemies gains and losses. - Romans 12:153. Don't allow yourself to think you are better. - Romans 12:164. Do not allow another's evil to determine your response. - Romans 12:175. Always try to maintain an atmosphere of Peace. - Romans 12:186. Let God worry about repaying evil. - Romans 12:197. Give your enemy what he needs not what he wants. - Romans 12:20

Mark 4. The Parable of the Sower. 1. This is the key to all the parables - Mark 4:132. The seed by the wayside - Mark 4:153. The seed sown on stony ground - Mark 4:16-174. The seed among the thorns - Mark 4:18-195 the seed on good ground - Mark 4:206. The responsibility for the soil - Mark 4:23-25Mrk 4:1  And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land. Mrk 4:2  And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine, Mrk 4:3  Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow: Mrk 4:4  And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up. Mrk 4:5  And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth: Mrk 4:6  But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away. Mrk 4:7  And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit. Mrk 4:8  And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred. Mrk 4:9  And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. The Purpose of the Parables Mrk 4:10  And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable. Mrk 4:11  And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables: Mrk 4:12  That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them. Mrk 4:13  And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables? Mrk 4:14  The sower soweth the word. Mrk 4:15  And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts. Mrk 4:16  And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness; Mrk 4:17  And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are offended. Mrk 4:18  And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word, Mrk 4:19  And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. Mrk 4:20  And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred. Mrk 4:21-25 And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick? 22 For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad. 23 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. 24And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given. 25 For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath.

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