Relationship With God

Idolatry, Fear and our 'Need' to be in Control

  • Behind idolatry is our fear, and a need to gain control when we are powerless.
  • Once we see how it worked in Biblical times it is easier to spot ‘control’ pattern in our relationship with God, and replace it with genuine trust.

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Psalm 44 -- The Psalm with No Hope

  • What looks like the darkest Psalm in the Bible looks like it has no answer.
  • But there is an answer which is beyond our dreams in encouragement.

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The Problem of Unanswered Prayer

  • We can be confused, disappointed, upset, and even angry with God because it seems our prayers are going unheard.
  • It’s not just us, the Bible and the lives of Christians ever since have many such stories, but we are also given some reasons, which can really help our faith.

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Trusting Jesus in the Storm

  • Are you going through a storm?
  • This is one of the most encouraging stories I have ever read.
  • Even with little faith you can survive the worst storms in your life.

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God's Gift of Love in Jesus (Romans 8:31-39)

  • If God has given you his own beloved Son, Jesus, then will he withhold anything from you?
  • In Romans 8 Paul gives us some of the most encouraging words in the Bible
  • Lets unpack exactly what is being said here

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What Motivates us to Live as we Should? (Conscience pt.2)

  • What is the secret to Christian motivation? Do we beat ourselves up about our failures, set regular challenges, or is there a better way?
  • What does the book of Hebrews say?

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Why I love Jesus

  • Let’s focus on why we love Jesus,
  • not just for what he has done for us,
  • but because he is the most fascinating, wonderful, awesome and lovely person that has ever existed.

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A deeper look at the strange words: 'Eat my flesh and drink my blood' (John 6)

  • Let’s grasp what Jesus really means when he says
    ‘Eat my flesh and drink my blood’”
    These strange sounding words can be, for you, a deep source of life!

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What does it mean to walk in the Spirit?

  • Do you ever say to yourself ‘why am I such a failure as a Christian?’
  • or, ‘I wish I was more filled with the Spirit’ ?
  • Gal 5 tells us how we can ‘Walk in the Spirit’ and have victory

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The Father of Compassion, the God of all Comfort (2 Cor 1:2-4)

  • Understanding God’s compassion is vital for living an authentic Christian life.
  • It shines most brightly in the N.T. in Jesus, but there are some remarkable stories in the Old, demonstrating that God does not change.
  • Many of us have trouble receiving this compassion and grace, which makes it hard for us to show it to others, and to experience joy ourselves.

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