Being a Christian is often portrayed as just a personal issue between me and God. There is a lot of discussion about spirituality, experience, but the idea of being part of some kind of ancient institution doesn’t seem so appealing to most people. But the Bible is clear on this: when someone comes to believe [...]
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Sermon Title: The sticky topic: female church leadership Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-15 Speaker: Simon Van Bruchem
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Sermon Title: Leading each other – being part of a church Bible Reading: Ephesians 2 Speaker: Simon Van Bruchem
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Being a church together can be complicated. In one sense, it is very easy, with people gathering together because of Jesus. But as more people meet, things need to be done and organized, people need to be cared for, and ministries need to be co-ordinated. That’s where deacons come in. Acts 6:1-7 is most helpful [...]
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The Bible describes Christians as sheep. This is not the most flattering description, for sheep are vulnerable to almost every predator, and tend to wander off if left alone. Jesus is the Good Shepherd of the sheep (John 10), who cares for them and who leads them. But as we wait for Jesus to return, [...]
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Sermon Title: Leading in the church: Elders Bible Reading: Acts 29:17-38 Speaker: Simon Van Bruchem
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On Sunday, February 7 2010 , we looked at the topic of children together. Parenting is a popular and controversial topic, with so many different opinions out there. Instead of giving advice on feeding and discipline, we aimed to correct our thinking about children to how God sees them. Children are a gift from God. [...]
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