The key message from today's sermon is the profound truth from Scripture: Matthew 5:8 - "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." This Beatitude from Jesus presents us with the promise and the challenge that purity allows us to behold God himself.
This sermon is part of the series, Restored: How God Can Give Back What You’ve Lost. “I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten.” Joel 2:25 Money can be restored. Property can be restored—cars, painting, old houses. Relationships can be restored. But one thing that can never be restored is…Read More
In his Father's Day sermon, Pastor Colin expounds on the final part of Hebrews chapter 11 and the opening of chapter 12, concluding a series on the 'faith chapter' of the Bible. He conveys the essence of faith as defined in Hebrews 11:1, asserting that faith entails believing and trusting in what God has both revealed and promised.
Today, we delve into the story of Moses, observing God's promise to Abraham about his offspring multiplying immensely, which we saw fulfilled over generations, culminating in the growth of God's people from 70 to around two million by the time of Moses.
While one might expect Joseph's faith to be noted for resisting temptation or interpreting dreams, the Scripture instead points to his instructions concerning his bones at the end of his life as a significant act of faith.
Pastor Colin highlights faith’s power to worship God through the example of Jacob, as noted in Hebrews 11:21. Jacob worshipped God on his deathbed with reliance on his staff. Colin reminds us that faith enables worship even amidst weakness and old age.
Church Leaders
Reach your local community this Christmas with our FREE Christmas Stories Advent Resources Pack! Get instant access to 5 advent sermon transcripts, Bible study questions, social media and publicity resources, and a live nativity script.
