Judas

Heart Condition – Peter v Judas

Apr 26 2018

Heart Condition – Peter v Judas

(audio sermon by Gary Sampson)

Peter denied Jesus, Judas kissed him. Who did better? Actions don’t always reveal heart. But heart determines destiny. So guard your heart

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The Heart of Worship

Sep 20 2012

The Heart of Worship

John 12:1-8   A Paraphrase and Deduction

Mary had washed Jesus’ feet; all they required was a dab of perfume. It had been an opportune moment. She and Martha were so grateful for what Jesus had done for Lazarus and the dinner was a big ‘thank you’. Mary told the servants to take a break as it would be an honour for her to cleanse Jesus’ feet, and it would give her the perfect opportunity to sit where the men normally did and ask a few questions.
Lazarus, Nathanael and James were engaged in a hearty conversation with James occasionally thumping the table to make his point, when their senses were arrested by the overpowering fragrance of pure nard. A silence fell over the room as they all glanced to where their noses led them. It was the feet of Jesus; they were glistening with the stuff, the empty flask still rolling side to side on the floor. More

Handing out the Bread of Life

Jun 5 2012

Handing out the Bread of Life

John 6. 1-14, 25-35

The news was out. The Galilean teacher had fed 5000 with 5 loaves and 2 fish. There were many poor in the area. They had found the teacher in another town and wanted him to do it again. But he knew their motives, they wanted food and didn’t care who provided it. Jesus said “Do not work (strive) for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life” (27).  I know this situation well. There are many poor in Mombasa. As a pastor I get asked for money most Sundays. If I help someone who has walked in off the street, the person is usually back the next Sunday for more; not more of God, but more money. Jesus wanted the people to see they had a bigger need; they needed spiritual food even more than natural food. And so he cries out “I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE. He who comes to me will never go hungry”(35). If we think the miracle of feeding the 5000 was just about God meeting the need of natural hunger, we have missed the main point. More