COVENANT LOVE, THE LOVE GOD ACCEPTS. What if Jesus were to measure your love for Him today?Not by the songs you sing.Not by how often you attend church.Not by how emotional you feel in worship.What if He measured your love by one thing alone: your obedience?

God Himself is involved in our maturity Hebrews 6:3 ends: “And this we will do if God permits.” That is an important qualification. Spiritual maturity is not achieved simply through human determination. We cooperate with God's grace.

Hebrews 6:1–3 is a particularly rich passage for a sermon on spiritual maturity, because the writer is not primarily telling Christians to learn more information; he is urging them to move forward in their relationship with Christ.

Have you ever reached a point in life when everything seems to collide at once? Perhaps the past catches up with you. A decision you made years ago suddenly has consequences. A difficult conversation can no longer be avoided. Fear about tomorrow meets regret about yesterday. These are defining moments. Moments when we realise we cannot keep running forever.

Call to Action — From Believer to Disciple So let me ask you gently, lovingly, honestly: Are you a believer… or a disciple? Greg Laurie gives us this powerful summary: “A believer lives a saved life. A disciple lives a called life.” Believers are grateful for the cross.Disciples carry the cross. Believers enjoy the benefits of salvation.Disciples embrace the responsibilities of obedience. Believers hear the Word. Disciples do the Word. Believers go to church. Disciples

The Missing Word in Modern Christianity is ‘disciple’.

Matthew 9:36 (KJV) “But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them…” Jesus saw beyond the surface. When He looked at people, He saw: • Sheep without a shepherd • Souls needing salvation • Broken hearts • Spiritual bondage • Eternal destinies

Human beings often judge outward appearance. God looks deeper. “For the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.” — 1 Samuel 16:7 (KJV) When Samuel saw David, he overlooked him, but God saw a king.

1.The difference between human love and God’s love. : 1 John 4:7-8 Key Text: 1 John 4:7–11 “Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and everyone that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love… Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.” This three part sermon will examine: 1. The difference between human love and God’s love. 2. How God values human beings according to Scripture and

Psalm One is a beautiful gateway into the wisdom and encouragement found throughout the Psalms. It sets the tone for the entire book by contrasting the way of the righteous with the way of the wicked. When I first dove into this psalm, I found it both comforting and challenging. It invites us to reflect on our choices, our influences, and the roots of our spiritual lives. Let’s explore Psalm One together, unpacking its meaning and discovering practical ways to apply it in our

How it connects to “taking up your cross” In Howells’ life, cross-bearing looked like: surrender of will → “deny yourself.” obedience at cost → “take up your cross.” ongoing responsiveness → “daily” But crucially: It was not a single event—it was a lifestyle of repeated surrender.

In Part 1 we considered the biblical basis for taking up your cross daily and following Jesus. We then did a quick biography of Rees Howells: Intercessor, a man whose life demonstrated day by day what it is to take up your cross daily and follow Jesus.

Luke 9:23 (NKJV)“Then He said to them all, ‘If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.’”

Many Christians read only the New Testament, but the Old Testament is the foundation on which the New Testament stands. It is the story Jesus fulfils, and it reveals the God we worship.

Psalm 1 is a beautiful gateway into the wisdom of the Bible. It sets the tone for the entire Psalter by contrasting two ways of life - one that leads to blessing and one that leads to ruin. As I’ve journeyed through various sermons and reflections on this psalm, I’ve found its teachings to be both practical and deeply encouraging. It’s like a gentle guide, inviting us to choose the path of righteousness and delight in God’s word. Let’s explore some of the most profound lesson

The season ends with the celebration of Easter, marking Jesus’ resurrection and the hope of new life.The verse we are looking at today comes from the book of Acts, chapter 3, verse 19. It says:“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.”

God has never stopped reaching out to humanity—from Eden to the Cross to today. He wants closeness with His people. He wants closeness with you.

This word we're going to go through is challenging, but I feel the Lord is speaking to the room today. This is a word of love. He saw your tears, He's felt your despair, and He's heard your prayers. This is a word of love from the Lord. So take it as that—take it as your heavenly Father putting out His hand to help you move one step forward.

We are called to bless everyone, but especially fellow believers. We share a unique bond—one Lord, one faith, one Spirit, one baptism. We will spend eternity together.

“Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness…” When a brother or sister falls into sin, Paul calls us to restore them gently. The Greek word for “restore” is katartizō—the same word used for mending fishing nets. Broken nets do not catch fish; broken believers lose their witness. Restoration is about repairing what is torn so the person can return to fruitful service.