Saviour of the World

Mark’s sermon on Joseph emphasised that God’s purpose is for the world to come to know Him. Everything which happens to us in life works together for good, with God’s aim being that the world should be saved. A song we sang during the service...

The Big Reveal

Mark continued his fascinating series on Joseph by looking at Genesis 45. The story has reached the climatic point where Joseph reveals his true identity to his brothers. Judah’s plea for mercy, offering to give his own life so that Benjamin can return with his...

The Bible: still relevant today?

Many people complain that the Bible is an outdated book which is irrelevant today. It may well have importance because of its contribution to our literary heritage or how it has shaped culture, but they do not feel it has any day-to-day significance that can influence...

Introduction to 1 Corinthians

Garry gave an introduction to 1 Corinthians last night, which we will be studying in detail over the next few months (where ‘few’ probably means ‘many’ and ‘months’ may well turn to ‘years’!) As an introduction, we...

Prayer: vocatives and imperatives

Prayer was never intended to be an abstract occupation, but is the most personal way we relate to God. In Luke 11:1-13, Jesus’s disciples come to Him asking to be taught how to pray. The prayer He teaches them (the ‘Lord’s Prayer’) is addressed...