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In Matthew Chapter 2 verses 1 to 18 – We read of these wise men making their way from the east to Jerusalem. This whole incident has been so grossly romanticised – that the truth can easily be lost. Their number has been limited to three – we have made them kings – and we……  ( Click for more )

We move on to Luke Chapter 2 and verses 21 to 40. Amazing circumstances surrounded John the Baptist, when he was 8 days old. Amazing and wonderful things happened, when Jesus was 8 days old, and significant things were said. Many are unaware of the importance of what happened on this occasion. When……  ( Click for more )

Many will be considering preaching on, and teaching and speaking about, the birth of Jesus Christ over these next few days. We turn from Thessalonians to Luke Chapter 2. There is so much nonsense spoken at this December time of the year - that it is good and right to recall the biblical scriptural……  ( Click for more )

We are in I Thessalonians 2 and verse 5 – Was Paul being accused of seeking fame and honour, and money, when you read verse 9? In Paul’s ministry, there was no flattery and no covetousness, and no “what is in it for me” or “what can I get out of it”.……  ( Click for more )

I Thessalonians Chapter 2 – It was not for nothing that we came – it was not for nothing that all this has happened. Have you seen God’s plans and purposes unfolding in your life? God owned and honoured Paul’s ministry Verse 2 – What had happened to us……  ( Click for more )

In I Thessalonians Chapter 1 and at verse 4 we read that these disciples of Jesus were loved by God and chosen by God. They were chosen. They were part of the elect. They were marked out, or cut out, to be different. We could say ‘holy’ and set apart for God. Their calling was genuine, and that……  ( Click for more )

The Church belongs to Christ and to God. When we belong to God we belong to Christ and when we belong to Christ we belong to Almighty God. There is another double emphasis – Grace and peace to you – which speaks of the unity between the Father and the Son, and of course the Holy Spirit. There is perfect……  ( Click for more )

As we read these opening verses of Acts Chapter 17, we see here how disciples of Jesus are revolutionaries – always seeking to change people's wrong ideas about God - and wrong ideas about themselves. Being a disciple of Jesus can mean a revolution in so many areas of our lives - and this is where we see……  ( Click for more )

For three Sabbaths Paul is reasoning with these Jews from the Scriptures – Acts Chapter 17. We are looking at how the Church in Thessalonica was birthed before going on to read part of Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians. Paul is opening up the Word of God - teaching the people that……  ( Click for more )

The letter to the Thessalonians – 52 to 53 AD – is thought to be the first letter Paul wrote to the disciples of Jesus Christ at Thessalonica. We see how it all began, and we learn something of how great his love was for the people of God. In Acts 15 verses 36 to 41 we get a glimpse of……  ( Click for more )

As we come to Isaiah Chapter 44 and verse 6, we read words which many today might find difficult or even challenging – but this is the God of the Bible and there is no other God other than the God of the Bible. In Chapter 44, Isaiah is told to speak of the futility of worshipping……  ( Click for more )

Isaiah Chapters 44 and 45 are probably not the most familiar chapters in the Bible, but they are part of the Word of God, and they certainly have very appropriate truths to reveal to us in these present days. Israel has been in captivity for now nigh on 70 years, suffering for their sins and that is……  ( Click for more )

We are reading in Isaiah Chapter 43 and we come to verse 5 – where God repeats – Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will bring you and gather you. We need to hear that again and again – that is why He repeats it so often. Do not be afraid. I am with you……  ( Click for more )

In Isaiah Chapter 43 we read these opening words - “But now, this is what the Lord says”. It is good to take a moment to remember that this is one of the main reasons for our being together at worship – to hear what the Lord God Almighty says. We come to hear what the risen and living……  ( Click for more )

We are reading in Isaiah Chapter 42 where Isaiah sees that Jesus will be gentle when it is necessary to be gentle – not weak! Remember this is being said to people who have been severely and sorely punished for their sins - because they would not listen - they would not repent - they would not……  ( Click for more )

Turn to Isaiah Chapter 42 verses 1 to 10. The years of sore imprisonment are over and not only does Isaiah see the people of God coming back from exile in Babylon - not only does he give them tremendous words of comfort - words to put strength into these men and women - but he sees a very special servant……  ( Click for more )

We are reading in Isaiah Chapter 41 where Isaiah speaks specifically to Babylon, which lies 60 miles south of modern Baghdad. God is speaking to Babylon through Isaiah. I am stirring up someone from the east. God is raising up Cyrus of Persia to conquer Babylon, and set Israel free to return……  ( Click for more )

Isaiah Chapter 40 - comfort my people - put strength into my people - fortress them - speak gently and tenderly. Move like a bulldozer and prepare the way – John the Baptist. Cry out about how temporary things are in this world. No matter how serious they appear - all this is temporary -……  ( Click for more )

We come to Isaiah Chapter 40 and verse 3. Our comforting God speaks to Isaiah. Isaiah - cry out - call out to My people - tenderly - "In the desert prepare for the way of the Lord - make a straight smooth road for ME." Isaiah - be like a prophetic bulldozer - flatten the bumps - fill in……  ( Click for more )

Isaiah Chapter 40 verses 1 to 15. We are living at a time when we need to know the comfort of our comforting God – but also what that word ‘comfort’ really means in Scripture – and it has its same meaning in 2025. Look at the setting – it is important to understand……  ( Click for more )

Luke 18 verses 1 to 8 – It is all about Jesus and the lady who bothers the judge – and she is persistent – and she is relentless. Jesus invites his disciples to pray – but we must never think we can have a good Prayer Time. What does God think if it? One of the hardest……  ( Click for more )

In Luke Chapter 10 we have a lesson which we all know and acknowledge – but can have difficulty in applying it to our own personal lives. It is possible that we are too busy doing things that we do not have time to love God - and that comes out in verses 38 to 42. Jesus goes……  ( Click for more )

In Luke Chapter 10 and at verse 25, we read of a religious lawyer coming up to Jesus - with a question - and it just happens to be one of the most important questions a man can ask - "Teacher - what must I do to inherit eternal life?" But, this religious man with his keen legal mind proves……  ( Click for more )

When we move on into Luke Chapter 10, we are looking at some of the things Jesus did and said once He had set his face to go to Jerusalem. Jesus appointed 72 others - for a period of ministry - sending them out two by two - and they were to go and minister in the various towns and villages, where He planned to go and preach……  ( Click for more )