We continue our series in the parables of Jesus and this week come to the topic of money and greed. Luke 12 The parable of the rich fool 13 Someone in the crowd said to him, ‘Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.’ 14 Jesus replied, ‘Man, who appointed me a judge or an…
The parables of the mustard seed and the yeast 18 Then Jesus asked, ‘What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? 19 It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds perched in its branches.’ 20 Again he…
We continue our series looking at the parables of Jesus by focusing on this story of the Pharisee and the Tax collector. Unfortunately the first 30 seconds or so of the sermon is missing and so the recording begins as Andrew is describing “Jack” – someone who was religious and who had gone to church…
In our series looking at the Parables of Jesus we focus on his parable of the Great Banquet and the invitation that God offers. Luke 14 Then Jesus said to his host, ‘When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or sisters, your relatives, or your rich neighbours; if…
We look at the familiar parable of the lost sheep and what it means for us today. Luke 15 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3 Then Jesus told them this…
We continue our series looking at some of the parables of Jesus by focusing on this famous parable from Luke 10. The parable of the good Samaritan 25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. ‘Teacher,’ he asked, ‘what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ 26 ‘What is written in…
1 John 4: 7-21 God’s love and ours 7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: he sent his…
In this series we are looking at a selection of Parables that Jesus told. This week we look at a parable that he told to teach us about prayer and to keep praying. Luke 18 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. 2 He…
4 Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have given me relief when I was in distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer! 2 O men,[a] how long shall my honor be turned into shame? How long will you love vain words and seek after lies? Selah 3 But know that the…
Psalm 1 1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, 2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. 3 That person is like a tree…