Be Like Christ

Philippians 2

We must do nothing …out of selfish ambition.

We must obey… by being like obedient children.

We must have Christ’s attitude …of sacrificial living.

Then do it all… without grumbling.

More of You, Lord!

When we are full of the Spirit he could lead us into dry places.

But He is able to sustain us.

We need our gardens of relationship to be intentionally:

Prepared: Tilling the soil

Invested in: Sow good seed

Prioritised: Given time

Watered: Led by the Spirit of God, the Living water

New Wine – Cleanse me

Many Jesus followers understand commitment and sacrifice.

They’re willing to serve, give and and do ‘whatever it takes’.

But there is a time for doing nothing and letting Him touch you.

This level of intimacy is what people struggle with.

He wants us to come away with Him, to draw close and let Him cleanse us.

Will you surrender yourself to Him today, not your stuff but your heart.

He Came We saw

The Lord wants us to overflow with what we’ve received.

Truth and Grace are the ingredients of His plan.

Truth sets free while Grace causes growth.

We need to receive then give away from our overflow.

The Key is obedience.

So What are we full of, because when we’re pressed or knocked, we will spill what’s in us!

So fill us Lord, till we overflow with your Love.

New Wine Launch

The launch of GFC evening services starting at 6pm.

Encountering Holy Spirit Worship.

Vibrant Fellowship with Coffee and Brownies.

Body ministry and preaching of scripture.

This week with JP Duminy, The spirit of Fear.

Jacob’s Meals

Have you ever being hungry to the point that you’ll give up everything for a meal.

Jacob was a liar, a deceiver and manipulator, but he was also determined to prize what was given to him.

His father though blind was still able to discern the circumstances.

In reality he prepared two meals for two desperate people.

One desperate for a meal, the other wanting to leave his legacy.

His father understood sacrifice and blessing through obedience, but he was crafty and determined.

The Lord honoured the transaction but it would come at a cost.

 

 

New Wine Old Wineskin

We can be renewed.

We carry a treasure in jars of clay.

Our leaks and cracks don’t disqualify us.

Therefore our confidence is in Him that gives us life,

not in the life we once lived.

Resurrection Sunday

There were many symbols reflected upon this weekend.

Craig starts with a brief explanation of the egg of pass-over meal.

In order to take hold of the new, we need to let go of the old.

The principal of leaving and cleaving.

He then moves on to the way our brokenness and pain cloud our vision.

When everybody else can see what’s in front of us.

He looks at the pain of the disciples which informs their doubt and fear.

Then how a revelation of the risen Lord changes our view and belief.

The crowded House

This Palm Sunday we’re focused on crowd mentality.

How we can get swept up in following popular opinion.

We looked at the context of crowning kings and our expectation of these events.

Jesus engaged and planned His entry by being intentional towards prophecy and scripture.

He embraced death and teaches us to hear His voice and stand out of the crowd.

Why Pray 2

Less Art More Heart

Don’t be a hypocrite.

Guard your heart.

Don’t do meaningless repetition.

Find your safe Space.

Remember that He knows.

Know the name and believe.