William Horsburgh from Ryedale Evangelical church spoke on Proverbs chapter 10 and reminded us in the New Testament that the Apostle Paul wrote:
"Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. Gal 6 v , 7 and 8
In the christian life you reap what you sow, your growth has consequences. It's cause and effect.
There are long term consequences
Prov 10 v25 When the whirlwind passes by, the wicked is no more,
But the righteous has an everlasting foundation.
The foundation is Christ not what I've done, not my works but Christ's work and God's grace
Prov 10 v27 The fear of the LORD prolongs days,
But the years of the wicked will be shortened.
The choices you make will have consequences. If we are careless in the christian life this will result in us not enjoying the benefits in Christ.
Sunday 25 September 2011
Sunday 18 September 2011
Plea to be Reconciled to God
Steve Harding from Hambleton Evangelical Church, Thirsk spoke on Paul's letter to the Colossians chapter 1 v 19 to 23
For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell,and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.
And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight— if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, which was preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister.
He spoke on a "personal plea to be reconciled to God"
The church at Colosse had false teachers who said there were extra things you need if you want to become a good christian for example circumcision and that Christ alone was not enough. He reminded us that we have to be aware of such people and that in these verses Paul gives us clarity how we are to withstand these people.
God has reconciled us to himself through the death of his son.
Friendship has been restored v21. That you were enemies and have been restored. God has made peace by Christ shedding his blood on the cross.
He urged us to get right with God. It is Christ who has died for the ungodly.
His work on the cross at Calvary is complete.
We are to share the Good news with others and he has given us a ministry of reconciliation.
For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell,and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.
And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight— if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, which was preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister.
He spoke on a "personal plea to be reconciled to God"
The church at Colosse had false teachers who said there were extra things you need if you want to become a good christian for example circumcision and that Christ alone was not enough. He reminded us that we have to be aware of such people and that in these verses Paul gives us clarity how we are to withstand these people.
God has reconciled us to himself through the death of his son.
Friendship has been restored v21. That you were enemies and have been restored. God has made peace by Christ shedding his blood on the cross.
He urged us to get right with God. It is Christ who has died for the ungodly.
His work on the cross at Calvary is complete.
We are to share the Good news with others and he has given us a ministry of reconciliation.
Sunday 11 September 2011
Why?
Dr Jonathan Bayes from Hambleton Evangelical Church spoke on Psalm 22. This Psalm of David refers to Jesus Christ
and is quoted in the Gospels:
"My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”Matthew 27:45
“ They divided My garments among them,
And for My clothing they cast lots" Matthew 27:35
"I thirst" John 19 v 28 which corresponds to v 15 of the Psalm
"My strength is dried up like a potsherd,
And My tongue clings to My jaws;
You have brought Me to the dust of death. "
why was he forsaken?
Why this suffering?
v22 -31 of the Psalm is a note of victory
All nations, all families, all ranks of people will turn to the LORD (v27)
God has highly exalted him and every knee will bow (v28)
His righteousness is his gift. The ticket we need to come into the Kingdom. Jesus is the righteous one and as he died on the cross for sinners, in exchange for our sins he gives us his righteousness.
The cry in a loud voice in Gospels "It is finished" is the language of v 31 of the Psalm "That He has done this" His work is complete all we do is receive it.
and is quoted in the Gospels:
"My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”Matthew 27:45
“ They divided My garments among them,
And for My clothing they cast lots" Matthew 27:35
"I thirst" John 19 v 28 which corresponds to v 15 of the Psalm
"My strength is dried up like a potsherd,
And My tongue clings to My jaws;
You have brought Me to the dust of death. "
why was he forsaken?
Why this suffering?
v22 -31 of the Psalm is a note of victory
All nations, all families, all ranks of people will turn to the LORD (v27)
God has highly exalted him and every knee will bow (v28)
His righteousness is his gift. The ticket we need to come into the Kingdom. Jesus is the righteous one and as he died on the cross for sinners, in exchange for our sins he gives us his righteousness.
The cry in a loud voice in Gospels "It is finished" is the language of v 31 of the Psalm "That He has done this" His work is complete all we do is receive it.
Tuesday 6 September 2011
The New Birth
Derek Carr from Barton Evangelical Church preached on the new birth from John 3.
He reminded us that John 20 v 31 "but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name"
is key to understanding John's Gospel and that this" life in His name" is the new birth. He spoke on what is the new birth and what does it imply. The new birth is a work of God's Spirit and it is out of our control. John 3 v 8:
"The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit" It is both unpredictable and uncontrollable.
There is no other way to enter the kingdom of God, "Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God"
He reminded us that John 20 v 31 "but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name"
is key to understanding John's Gospel and that this" life in His name" is the new birth. He spoke on what is the new birth and what does it imply. The new birth is a work of God's Spirit and it is out of our control. John 3 v 8:
"The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit" It is both unpredictable and uncontrollable.
There is no other way to enter the kingdom of God, "Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God"
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