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Lasting Spiritual Resolutions

Jan 4 2018

Lasting Spiritual Resolutions

(audio sermon by Gary Sampson)

Spiritual resolutions impact our lives the most. Jesus taught that we should count the cost before committing. Why not make a quality commitment to a godly resolution for 2018?

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Whether You Eat or Drink, do it for His Glory!

May 13 2016

Whether You Eat or Drink, do it for His Glory!

1 Corinthians 8-10 (Audio Sermon)

Should a Christian be free to eat anything at any time? Can he have a 666 number plate, attend a Hindu temple, practice tribal burial customs or offer a room to homeless prostitutes? As followers of Christ we are often forced to make strange decisions. In this regard Paul’s instructions to the Corinthians on eating food offered to idols is very helpful. Click the arrow to play –

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The Source of Meaning

Jan 23 2015

The Source of Meaning

The wise Solomon considers a topic that has baffled many scholars

“Meaningless! Meaningless! Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.” These are the words of King Solomon in his book called Ecclesiastes. Is he okay? Is he depressed? Does he need help? No, Solomon is fine; in fact he is brimming with confidence. Well he refers to himself in the book as ‘Israel’s Teacher’ so he must be! But why is he being so negative? It is because in Ecclesiastes Solomon teaches by provocation. He wants to provoke Israel to think. And he is asking them to think of the mother of all questions: What is the meaning of life? And does Solomon then follow up with an answer to the question? Oh no, he just leaves us all hanging. Thanks Solly! But of course that’s all part of his strategy, Ecclesiastes is designed to provoke.  More

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