God Comforts the Depressed | 2 Corinthians 7:5-7
Depression is one of the most common struggles that humanity faces. Some have been shamed into thinking that it is the result of their sin, or a lack of faith, or that they just aren't trying hard enough. But God, He doesn't shame or condemn those who are struggling. Instead, God comforts the depressed. Discover what how God brings comfort and how He sometimes involves the church.
A Godly Sorrow that Leads to Repentance | 2 Corinthians 7:2-16
In relationships, sometimes we need to say some hard things. But the reason we speak up is from love and with love with the hope that it will lead to a Godly sorrow that leads to repentance, without condemnation. In 2 Corinthians chapter 7, we see how this played out between the Apostle Paul and the church in Corinth.
Choose Who You Attach Yourself To Wisely | 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1
Under the New Covenant, God's still gives commands. These commands are not used to judge our acceptance, but they exist to keep us safe from harm. To ignore these commands is to say that you know better than God, which opens us up to harm.
In 2 Corinthians chapter 6, Paul is giving a command regarding who we join ourselves to. The danger is we choose poorly and are drawn into the mess of the world. But when we obey God's command in this area, we are trusting God to care, protect, and provide for us.
Are you a Sinner or a Saint? | 2 Corinthian 6:14
One of the most popular phrases in the church today is "I'm just a sinner saved by grace." You find it on bumper stickers, in books, on clothing... It's so popular, and yet it's not Biblical, and therefore it's not true. Nowhere in the Bible does it refer to New Covenant believers as sinners saved by grace. Instead, we are saints - holy ones of God.
What Does True Worship Look Like?
What does true worship look like? Everyone has a different response but the big question is: Does God have a definition of what true worship looks like? The answer is 'yes' but we don't often consider what His definition looks like. Pastor Robin takes out the biblical building blocks to show us what is God's definition of true worship.
Open Your Heart | 2 Corinthians 6:3-13
The Prosperity Gospel message does not accurately reflect the true gospel. The Christian Life is not a promise of health, wealth, and perpetual happiness. It will, at times, include suffering, which is not a bad thing. For love is proven through these times of suffering, and trust is formed. The Apostle Paul shares what he has endured for the sake of the Corinthians, in order that he might win their trust and they might receive life in Jesus through him.
When God Begs - Unbelieving Believers | 2 Corinthians 6:1-2
It is hard to watch people struggle when the answer to their struggle is right there waiting for them to use. The harder the struggle, the more desperate we beg them to take hold of the help that is waiting for them. That is God's heart, that we would use what we possess - the life of Christ in us - so that our faith in Him would not be in vain.
Discerning God's Leading
One of the most important skills to develop is learning to discern and know God's voice and His leading. This is made much simpler when you have the right centre of attention. Pastor Ross explores various centres that we might have and contrasts it with when Christ is our centre.
A Christmas Message | Isaiah 9:2-7
Pastor Josh shares a Christmas message of hope and encouragement that the light of Christ can and will shine in the darkness.
Ambassadors for Reconciliation | 2 Corinthians 5:18-21
With Christmas upon us, we are reminded about the mission that Jesus had in coming as part of humanity. The mission of reconciliation, that God now includes us as Ambassadors of His kingdom.