Who is Love Anyway? | 1 John 4:7-12
June 30 2024 · 33 min
by Ed Smith
Summary
In 1 John 4 we get one of the best definitions of what love actually is in Scripture. The week Ed looks at the first characteristic of the fruit of the Spirit 'love' and shows us why it is absolutely central to the Christian Life.
Joy Amid Sorrow | 2 Corinthians 6:3-10
July 08 2024 · 33 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
Summary
This week Bijan concludes our sermon series looking at lives changed by an encounter with God. Curiously, God is hardly mentioned in the book of Ruth. At a time when we look for God to be active through a judge or king, God instead works out his will through the everyday faithfulness of his people.
Gospel Shaped Kindness | 2 Samuel 9
July 28 2024 · 39 min
by Tim Chaddick
Summary
This week Pastor Tim Chaddick explored the biblical concept of kindness and why it is it such a crucial and often overlooked characteristic of the Fruit of the Spirit. To do this he unpacks the theme of kindness found in 2 Samuel 9, where David demonstrates the underserved, unreserved, kindness to Mephibosheth, the lame Son of Jonathan.
For Goodness Sake!
Aug 04, 2024 · 33 min
by Edward Smith
Summary
This week Edward Smith explores the character of Goodness. Biblically goodness is hard to pin down because it is found throughout the Bible and has different meanings and applications depending on the context. This week we explore how the book of Micah shows us what fake goodness looks like, what the marks of genuine goodness are, and what is the foundation of goodness.
