Author Archives: Pastor Andrew
Christmas in Three Words, Pt 3
3. Christmas is essential: it really matters Jesus didn’t just come to earth to demonstrate God’s love; he came to achieve an urgent rescue. The apostle Paul, one of the greatest early Christian leaders, tells us: ‘Christ Jesus came into … Continue reading
Christmas in Three Words, Pt 2
2. Christmas is joyful: God really cares Christmas is not just historical; it’s also joyful. An angel, who had been sent by God, announced the birth of Jesus to some shepherds saying: ‘I bring you good news of great joy … Continue reading
Christmas in Three Words, Pt 1
1. Christmas is historical: it really happened Many people think of Jesus in the same category as Santa, Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer and the flying snowman. We’ve known the story of his birth in the manger since childhood. We may … Continue reading
Christmas Thoughts
The sign the Angels point to is this baby placed in a feeding trough wrapped up in rags — rags which might be for babies, or for the wounded. Maybe for the dead. So that’s the sign at Christmas — … Continue reading
Pray for Our Children
Praying for Your Children by William Scribner Although praying for our children is clearly a biblical duty it is too frequently neglected. Often this arises from a secret unbelief in regard to the likelihood, or possibility, of conversion and real … Continue reading
Easter Series: “Why is the resurrection of Jesus Christ important?”
If you were to die today do you know that you would go to Heaven? And, if you were to die and stand before God and He asked you, “Why should I let you in,” what would you say? This … Continue reading
Easter Series: “Why Did Jesus Have to Die?”
When we ask a question such as this, we must be careful that we are not calling God into question. To wonder why God couldn’t find “another way” to do something is to imply that the way He has chosen … Continue reading
Easter Series: “Who is Jesus Christ?”
Unlike the question “Does God exist?” very few people question whether Jesus Christ existed. It is generally accepted that Jesus was truly a man who walked on the earth in Israel 2000 years ago. The debate begins when the subject … Continue reading
What is the Christian life supposed to be like?
Question: “What is the Christian life supposed to be like?” Answer: The Christian life is supposed to be a life lived by faith. It is by faith that we enter into the Christian life, and it is by faith that … Continue reading