Author: Ian Bayne
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Remaining Alert III: Remember the Cross
We continue our mini-series: making sure we’re awake and alert, especially as we enter 2021. It’s easy to get complacent. Today we’re looking at another antidote to Christian slumber: the Cross. How can we snooze at the foot of the most awful event in history: with blood, gore, and all of humanities sin laid on…
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Remaining alert II: How to practice Godly conversation
In our comfortably safe country, we can be tempted to become sleepy Christians. This week we’ll look at the second method to stay awake: having good conversation. Why is this so important and what does this look like?
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Remaining alert I: Drifting away from God
2020 has been a year like no other, yet there are many temptations to become drowsy as Christians and drift away from God without realising. In this series we’ll look at the challenge we face and practical tips to remain alert.
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Marks of a Christian I – Convicted of Sin (Psalm 51)
One of the marks of a Christian is conviction from sin. This needs to be genuine, but how can we know? What does true conviction look like, and why is it important?
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The Good Shepherd Finale (Psalm 23:6, Deuteronomy 15:12-18 & John 16:5-11) – Am I a Christian?
Am I a Christian? In this series finale we’ll look at how to tell. How can you really know if you’re saved; and what happens if you’re not?
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The Good Shepherd XIII (Psalm 23:6 & Heb 13:20-21) – I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever
One sermon can’t do this great verse justice! What does it mean to dwell with the Lord? How do we experience this today? This verse sums up Psalm 23 and the experience on offer to every Christian.
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The Good Shepherd XII (Psalm 23:6 & John 14:8-17) – Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
The last verse of Psalm 23 seems clear, but is of immense meaning. How can we be sure of God’s goodness and mercy? What does dwelling in the house of the Lord look like? As we close Psalm 23, we see the riches of the Good Shepherd and an eternal dwelling place.
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Baptism (1 Cor 1:10-17 & Isa 44:1-8)
What is baptism and what does it represent? There is much discussion on this divisive topic within the Church. Today, as we witness a baptism, we’ll look at what Baptism is intended to represent.
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The Good Shepherd XI (Psalm 23:5 & Mat 18:23-25) – My cup overflows
Anointed with oil, our cup overflows. Such abundance from our Lord. What should we look out for? How should we respond?
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The Good Shepherd X (Psalm 23:5 & Luke 7:40-50) – You anoint my head with oil
Possibly one of the strangest parts of the psalm, and often overlooked; anointing with oil at a feast was reserved for the most honoured of guests. Why would our Lord honour us like this? How do we see God’s blessing?