Guidance Part 2: Does God direct us, and if so, how?
- Some fundamental principles of guidance,
- with examples from the Bible and recent times
Guidance Part 1: How not to find a wife, and other stories
- How NOT to find a wife (George Whitefield),
- ‘Fleeces’ the good, the bad & the ugly,
- and three things we can mean by ‘God’s will’.
Understanding Easter: Joined to Jesus—A Truth that can have a Massive Impact if we get it
- Again and again the N.T. tells us that we are united with Jesus in his death and resurrection.
- Great blessings are promised if we live in the truth of being joined to Jesus.
- But how do we actually do this in practice?
Three Parables that Challenge our Beliefs about Prayer (Luke 11 & 18)
- In Luke 11 & 18, Jesus gives us several strong motivations to pray, including an example, a parable and some very clear teaching that challenges our core beliefs about prayer.
- Listen to Jesus and be motivated by him today!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jesus, the Light of the World
- Light is a key theme in Scripture, and as we put together references from the whole Bible, we see a beautifully unified theme what brings hope, and direction for living.
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