Archive for November, 2020

The compassion of Jesus

November 18th, 2020

The Bible tells us in numerous places that Jesus was full of compassion. Psalm 103:8 tells us that “The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love”. As I dwelt on this compassion I came to realise that compassion needs to have action attached to it. It can’t just be a noun […]

Practical tips for lay preachers

November 17th, 2020

Years ago when I first started preaching as a Lay Preacher it used to be like a big build up to a huge performance or sporting event. Usually it was every three months or so. I would get the date, start to pray about it, look at some Scriptures, pray some more, prayerfully chose a […]

Jesus is the narrow gate

November 9th, 2020

In Matthew 7:13-14 the Bible says, “You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it”. This […]