Please note: the sermon in the audio and the sermon in the PDF are different. Because we had an all-age service, but Peter did not want to let down those looking for a traditional sermon, there are two variations. The audio file contains the words of the service in church, while the PDF contains the…
“We are the Body of Christ and are not meant to live in isolation.”
Examining the disciples’ misunderstanding of what it meant to be a follower of Jesus, Hsiang-Ling explained to us the way to leadership and greatness according to the upside-down economy of God. Jesus modeled this for us by coming “to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” [Mark 10:45] Looking to His…
“The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” [James 5:16] Whether we are happy or sad, content or in trouble, healthy or sick, we are called to pray to the Lord with whatever is on our hearts. In good times, we sing songs of praise and thanksgiving; in bad times we cry out…
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. James 3:13 Contrasting heavenly wisdom and earthly wisdom based on the letter of St. James, our lay reader Jan explained that faith should lead to Christian practice. As Christians, we…
Our tongues are small parts of the body, but have the power to build up and the power to destroy. Taking the teachings of James on this matter, Peter Faulkner helped us understand the impact and importance of our speech.
God loves and wants to bless everyone! As Peter Faulkner beautifully put it: “No matter how weak, confused or ill-informed our faith is, our Lord Jesus recognizes at once the cry of genuine faith.”