The anti-intellectual, anti-authority society, that we all live in and have grown up in especially when it comes to religious matters is one for the most part built upon an existential experience driven journey. We love the “warm fuzzy, feel good” meetings and teaching and why? Because they feed the “Selfie, Facebook and especially Narcissistic” attitudes and Self-centred Mentality. Testimonies are “Good and Essential” but will never replace “Teaching” that comes out of the realities of our walk with God.
Author: Albert Martin
Are We Preachers & Leaders Fully Persuaded
I personally believe that there is a profound and awesome responsibility that falls upon the shoulders of anyone who is privileged enough to be a preacher of the gospel. It is true, that all children of God are preachers in that we are called one and all to be proclaimers of the gospel and to take whatever opportunity presents itself toshare the good news – “1 Peter 3:15”. However, there are those who are called in addition to the standard calling to be public proclaimers – preachers in a corporate function.
Our Plans and Programs are not the Problem we face but our Philosophy of Attitude and Thinking.
Our Plans and Programs are not the Problem we face but our Philosophy of Attitude and Thinking. An expression I saw recently caused me to ruminate for a while whilst waiting for friends with whom I was having lunch. It’s an expression thats especially probing in its implications. It goes “hand in hand” with a […]
Peters Alter Ego
The words “little faith” is one word in the original Greek. Littlefaith – (Ὀλιγόπιστε)-(Oligopiste). It’s almost like a nickname. There is tenderness expressed in the words of Jesus. There is understanding in the words of Jesus. There is compassion in the words of Jesus
Yes Sir, I Can Boogie
We sing of – Forgiveness, Adoption, Redemption – and we sing in anticipation of the glorious day when we shall see – face to face – our glorious Saviour in His return.
Our God of Mercy and Grace
Sight is God’s gift, seeing is the consequence of our using His gift. So, faith is God’s gift – “Ephesians 2:8-9” – believing is the consequence of our using His gift.
Built On The Rock Christ Jesus
BUILT ON THE ROCK CHRIST JESUS Text: – “Upon this rock I will build my Church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” “Matthew 16:18” Introduction: – The words taken from my text today, and which I want to focus our thoughts upon are very well known. When looked at in the […]
The Banner of the Lord
נִסִּי יהוה – Adonai Nissi Scripture: – “Moses built an altar and named it “God My Banner.” The Message Intro: – I’ve been challenged over the past weeks as I have been contemplating afresh the “Names of God.” There are many of them and in this message, I’m not going to re-iterate or list them here. However, one […]
Sins Cost
Sin is expensive. Incredibly expensive. But the price isn’t always paid in cash. How then is it paid one could ask? The answer is simple, it’s paid with the currency of mental, emotional, and especially spiritual pain.
The Kingdom Of God Is Within You
The Kingdom of God is With Us Text: – “The Law and the prophets were until John. Since that time, the Kingdom of God has been preached and everyone is pressing into it” – “Luke 16:16” Introduction: – It’s so often the “Little Things” in life that are the most important and are the most […]