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The Gospel Works


Central Truth: It takes more than miracles to believe in God.

Before I start let me say that the older I get the less I know or understand about life in general and about the Bible so I’m not giving any answers here, just more questions!

In the verses today the ones that speak to me most are “…Even…

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Extravagant Generosity

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Central Truth: We have a God who delights in extravagant generosity.

When was the last time you were extravagantly generous? This is something I have always struggled with and still continue to struggle with. I don’t know if it is my personality (I am a “saver” whereas my wife is the “spender” in our relationship) or if it as a…

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I Believe

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Central Truth: Statements of faith are powerful.

Martha is often remembered for her shortcomings, as recorded in Luke 10:40-41. She was the busy one, distracted by the demands of the ocassion and not seemingly able to prioritise.

However she was also a woman of incredible faith, as evidenced by this remarkable statement as…

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God’s Love needn’t be complicated.

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Central Truth: You are acceptable to Jesus, just the way you are.

John’s gospel contains much more of what Jesus said than any of the other Gospels. And there are large parts of John’s Gospel where I think, “You know Jesus, I am sure you could have said that better – that is just plain confusing!” So, I have a measure…

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Listen to the voice of the Shepherd.

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Central Truth: Our faith is not based on facts and rules but on a relationship with Jesus.

The first thing that strikes me about John 10, is that it tells us so much about the character of Jesus.  Jesus was (and still is) such a relational person.  Our faith is not a faith of facts and rules.  You don’t need to be an expert in doctrine…

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