Insights
Weekly messages of hope and encouragement.
Who was Nathanael?
The story of Nathanael is hugely symbolic but is also an important part of John’s invitation for us to meet Jesus.
What does it mean to be wise?
James, drawing on ancient Hebrew metaphor, encourages us to stop looking towards earthly wisdom, but to the Holy Spirit that dwells within us.
How do we tame the tongue?
Becoming a ‘better’ Christian is not an arduous work, but the result of simply spending time hanging out with the biggest influencer of all time — Jesus.
What is faith without action?
The book of James is an interesting little book at the back of your Bible and takes about ten minutes or so to read. Hopefully this Insight will unpack some of the broader themes from the book and how they apply to our lives.
What is love?
God wants us to be the best version of ourselves and be filled with God’s Holy Spirit, the Spirit of love — to be the wonderfully diverse, inclusive, accepting, welcoming, and loving people God has called us to be.
Why do we need the armour of God?
We are not meant to face life on our own, valiantly ‘soldiering on’ in our own strength, but be members of a wonderful army of love that brings about peace and healing in a hurting world.
How can we have hope for our world?
We face an unprecedented global crisis, however, guided by the Holy Spirit of God, each of us can be part of a global answer.
Who or what is God?
We refer to God all the time, but understanding who or what is God is important if we are to be imitators of this divine being.
How can I find fulfilment?
We all have a deep longing to be satisfied, content, and fulfilled, however, we often look for it in the wrong places.
What does it mean to live under God’s promise?
If we live under the promise of God, then we might ask what role God’s law plays in our lives. Does it matter if we obey the law?
What does it mean to love your neighbour?
In a previous message, I focused on the first of Jesus’ commandments — how we should love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and in this message I would like to explore the second commandment which is to love our neighbours as ourselves.
What does it mean to love God?
Jesus agreed that the law could be summarised as loving God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and loving our neighbour as ourself. In this message, Rev Gav explores the first of these greatest commandments.
What is the point in praying?
Do you find prayer difficult? I do. So what does it mean to pray and is there a best way of doing it?
Why do I love the Bible?
The Bible, wonderful and inspirational as it is, ultimately points to the good news of Jesus Christ, and in him our hope is found.
How can I be assured of my salvation?
What does it mean to be saved and is salvation something that can be lost? Let’s find out!
Where is Jesus in the storms of life?
We do not have a distant, impersonal God, but a God who journeys with us, and stands with us in our suffering, and this is a great comfort.
How can broken family relationships be restored?
If you have experienced angst in your family relationships then you are not alone. Jesus experienced angst in his family too.
Are our shadows welcome?
Should we leave our shadows at the church door or are we welcome to bring them with us?
What’s love got to do with it?
A religious teacher called Nicodemus tried to comprehend God’s rescue plan for humanity, and Jesus closed with these words (paraphrased), “Mate, it’s all about love.”
What does it mean to be baptised in the Spirit?
Love changes everything. It has the power to transform, and as God is love, so the Holy Spirit in our lives has the power to transform us and the world around us.
Where can God be found?
When thinking about God there is this ancient concept that God is ‘in’ everything. This week Rev Gav explores what this means for us.
Should I keep the Sabbath on a Saturday or a Sunday?
What does it mean to keep a Sabbath and how can we achieve this in contemporary culture?
Why did Jesus call himself ‘the Good Shepherd’?
There is only one ‘good’ shepherd, right, and that is God? Yet, Jesus called himself the ‘Good Shepherd’.
How can we minister in the presence, prophecy, and power of the Holy Spirit?
Every Christian is called to minister in the presence, prophecy, and power of the Holy Spirit.
