As we continue our exploration of some key events in Jesus’ life we come to the Transfiguration. Chris examines Luke’s account, brings the good news that Jesus did not stay on the mountain but went to the cross and asks how we can respond to the revelation which was witnessed that day. He challenges us to listen to Jesus in our current situations.
We continue our series on the life of Jesus. Chris asks what we can learn from Jesus’ emphasis on preaching and teaching. He concludes that Jesus wants to win our minds as well as our hearts. In response we were invited to consider how we could be transformed by the renewing of our minds.
We continue our series examining the life of Jesus. This week Chris asks why Jesus called disciples. What are the implications of Jesus living alongside and loving the disciples are for our own calling? This leads to a challenge to be disciples and to make disciples
Jesus was tempted in every way as we are yet without sin. We do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathise with our weaknesses. He defeated satan in every battle and especially in the final battle on the cross where satan’s power through sin and death are broken. Chris explores our calling in the light of Jesus’ victory.
In this series we will be taking an overview of the life of Jesus. We will be asking why each section is selected by the gospel writer?, what is the good news? so what? and now what?. In the first section Chris examines the childhood of Jesus and calls us to life extraordinary lives in the midst of the mundane.
As we conclude our study of the book of Jonah we find God making it personal with Jonah. Chris explains God longs for more than mere obedience but seeks to transform us by the renewing of our minds. He invites us to consider what our emotions reveal about our attitudes towards God and to allow God to speak directly to those emotions.
Chapter 3 of Jonah gives an insight into what true repentance looks like and leads to. Chris explores the themes of restoration and obedience for Jonah and the Ninevites, highlighting that God does not require us to be perfect to begin being obedient. He asks what repentance, restoration and obedience look like for our own situations.
Chris continues a deeper look at Jonah applying the lesson Jonah learns about salvation to our lives and inviting all to stop clinging to worthless idols and receive God’s grace.
Is Jonah more than a big fish story? Chris applies the lessons of Jonah’s disobedience and suffering to the use of spiritual gifts today. He challenges us not to resist the Spirit but to eagerly desire the gifts He brings.
As we conclude our series on the Compassion of Jesus, Chris explores Jesus’ surprising response to those in need of protection and leadership and it involves… you.