Author: Ian Bayne

  • Psalm 2: rejoice with fear and trembling

    No matter what goes on in the world this year, our Lord is sovereign. We should serve him with fear and trembling! Our passage today: Psalm 2, preacher Ian Bayne, Sunday 7th January. Last week we started the year with regrets and aspirations. This year there seems to be a lot more going on in…

  • Luke 2:21-38: Merry Christmas

    Our passage today: Luke 2:21-38, preacher Ian Bayne, Monday 25th December Jesus is just 8 days old and met by the priest to be circumcised. When they came there were two individuals that met them: Simeon who was waiting for the Lord. Anna was 84 years old, also in prayer and connection with God. When…

  • Luke 2: A message from God – will you follow?

    Today in our classical carol service, we heard about shepherds witnessing a miraculous message from angels proclaiming the birth of Christ the messiah. They were terrified! Their faith led them to leave their fields go and witness this miracle for themselves. Our passage today: Luke 2:8-14, Preacher Ian Bayne, Sunday 17th Dec Our passage explained…

  • Romans 3:27-31 Boast in the Lord

    Is boasting always sinful? Paul tells us that it’s not – not when it’s in our Lord and Saviour! Our passages today Psalm 20 and Romans 3:27-31. Preacher Ian Bayne Sunday 10th December. Recap We are all affected by depravity of man which is tainted by sin. The great conundrum is a sinful condition we…

  • Romans 1-3: Recap

    A recap of Paul’s narrative so far – we are all sinners and fall short. A summary of Romans 1-3 is in the PowerPoint below. Our passage in focus: Romans 1-3, Preacher Ian Bayne, Sunday 3rd December. Resources Questions? Please contact us. Inspired? Come and worship with us on Sundays.

  • Romans 2:12-29 No excuses!

    How can humans who don’t know God’s law be held to God’s standard? In this passage Paul explores how ignorance is no excuse and attempting to deflect blame is futile. Our passages today: 1 Samuel 15:17-23 and Romans 2:12-29. Preacher: Ian Bayne, Sunday 19th November. Recap In Romans 1 there were 29 charges levelled at…

  • A Christian’s Life: Ephesians 1:15-23 – A church family prayer

    We’re picking up our series in Ephesians again looking at what it means to be a Christian. In the second half of Ephesians Chapter 1, Paul prays for the church family. This is a model for mature Christian prayer.

  • Remain alert VI: a heavenly perspective

    As we round off our series, it’s important to keep our life in perspective. Specifically: a heavenly one – our life is temporary. In our struggle to remain alert we need to focus on heaven and life to come.

  • Remain alert V: filled with the Holy Spirit

    Perhaps remaining alert feels too much? We have an important ally in our struggle: the Holy Spirit. Today we’ll look at how to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

  • Remaining Alert IV: Satan’s snare

    We are continuing our series looking at antidotes to bring snoozy or lukewarm Christians. How to hold fast to the gospel and not focus on our comfort. Today there’s one more dimension we must consider: the Devil, Satan, and his plan to dull our senses.