FaithrootsApr 19, 2022
I choose thatmas
Advent 1 2023
Life in the valley of the shadow of death
A reflection on Psalm 23
Returners of the Lost Ark
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1 Chronicles 15
David finally brings the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem
Favour
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1 Chronicles 14
Despite still not having the ark with him, David enjoys God's blessing and favour
Arkeology
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1 Chronicles 13
David's failure to bring back the Ark of the Covenant
Opening Credits
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1 Chronicles 11-12
Introducing the key characters around King David
The death of a king
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1 Chronicles 10 and the tragic end of Saul's life
Setting the scene
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Old Testament history -setting up 1 Chronicles and the end of Saul's reign
Roots and Branches
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1 Chronicles 1-9
Why look at Chronicles
Introduction to the books of 1 and 2 Chronicles and why we study the OT
#WhatMatters series
Church Discipline
How is sin dealt with in the church?
Belonging to a church
What is church membership all about?
How do we take communion?
How to organise and approach sharing the Lord's Supper together
What is communion and why do we take it?
Basics of church life - a look at 1 Corinthians 11. The is part 1 of a two parter
God's Word is sufficient for apologetics
How do you know? 9
The Doctrine of Revelation
God's Word is sufficient for pastoral care
How do you know? 8
The Doctrine of Revelation
God's Word is sufficient to protect against false shepherds
How do you know? 7
The Doctrine of Revelation
If the Bible is God's Word ... Then
How do you know? 6
The Doctrine of Revelation
The Bible
How do you know? 5
The Doctrine of Revelation
God Speaks to us - Special Revelation
How do you know? 4
Doctrine of Revelation
How does God Speak - General Revelation
How do you know? 3
Doctrine of Revelation
Reason rationality and irrationality
How do you know 2
Doctrine of Revelation
Starting points for a messy world
How Do you Know 1
Doctrine of Revelation
Why you should be baptised
Believing and belonging
Appreciate Common Grace
Don't see rules and regulations concerning safeguarding, employment, finance and charities as your enemies. See them as your friends.
Be on the look out for narcissists and narcissism
With Reference to Psalm 79 and Mark 10
Safer Churches part 4
Misplaced Zeal
Romans 10:1-4
Surprising Grace
Romans 9:30-33
Echoes of mercy
Romans 9:25-29
Not Fair
Romans 9:14-24
Love and Hate
Romans 9:10-13
What is the promise?
Romans 9:6-9
Heart cry for my people
Romans 9:1-5
I don't just want you to survive
Habakkuk shorts 3
Will you allow God to disagree with you?
Habakkuk shorts
Learning to know God by name
Habakkuk shorts
Something has changed
Song of Songs Part 5
Awaking the Sleeping Beauty
Song of Songs Part 4
Protection
Song of Songs episode 3
Stick Close to Jesus
Song of Songs Part 2
Christ loves you -so let him
Song of Songs part 1
Be on guard against wolves
Episode 3 of our Safer Churches series
Keep a close watch on your own heart
Part 2 of Planting Safer Churches
Why we need safer churches
part 1 on planting and pastoring safer, healthier Gospel churches
Eunuchs and foreigners welcome
A look at Isaiah 56 as we see what it means for the church to be a House of Prayer. A reminder that Christ's welcome is for the outcast and stranger
Idols without gods
The Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, whilst an amazing spectacle, exposed a gaping hole in our culture
Resourcing the urban church
If we want to equip and support urban church planters it will take more than just an alternative to seminary. We need to think about long term support and that includes good literature written by front line practitioners for front line practitioners that is theologically rich, pastorally practical, accessible and affordable.
Cold Contact Evangelism
Why door to door and street evangelism still matter
Make God your dwelling place
What does it mean to live in the presence of God and be in Christ? A look at Psalm 91
John Mark and the Question of restoring fallen leaders
Can Christian leaders who fall into sin including adultery and abuse be restored. Does John Makr offer an example?