Continuing our series on Marriage, Pastor Ben Winslett considers the God-ordained role of wives.
From August 2020 Continue reading “Likewise You Wives”
Likewise You Wives
As Christ Loved The Church
Continuing our series on the Christian home, we consider the serious role of the husband as the head of the household, the provider, and the spiritual leader.
From August 2020
The Blessing of Marriage
In light of several recent marriages, we begin a new series on the institution of marriage from a biblical perspective.
From August 2020. Continue reading “The Blessing of Marriage”
Selling All: The Parable of the Sower
Jesus gave an interesting and informative parable in Matthew 13, the Parable of the Sower. From it, we learn of the great dangers of a fruitful life in the Kingdom of God: Misunderstanding, persecution, and distractions. Continue reading “Selling All: The Parable of the Sower”
Selling All
From two of the Kingdom Parables in Matthew chapter 13, we learn of that a Christian is to “sell all” for the joy he finds in the gospel of Christ.
From August 3, 2020. Continue reading “Selling All”
“Revealing” Accusations
In today’s message, we consider two accusations made against our Lord by those who were disgruntled. Yet despite the negative intent behind their criticisms, within the accusation some of the most comforting, encouraging concepts are revealed to us about our Savior. Continue reading ““Revealing” Accusations”
The Redemption of Ruth | Ruth Chapter 4
The notion of a “Kinsman Redeemer” is a completely foreign concept to us in the modern, western world. As with many parts of ancient life, they had vastly different cultural norms and practices. But God, through interacting within these systems, communicated the gospel – His gospel – to humanity in ways they could understand. As Ruth was redeemed by Boaz to raise up seed to her deceased husband, so have we been redeemed by our Saviour Jesus, who gave himself for us on the cross, paying for our sin, that our “name be not blotted out in Israel.” Continue reading “The Redemption of Ruth | Ruth Chapter 4”
God’s Unfolding Purpose | Ruth Chapter 3
Continuing our series through the book of Ruth, we come to chapter 3 in which Naomi schemes to unite Ruth with Boaz, her near kinsman. Here, God’s purposes in their lives become a little more in view! Message 3 in our series through Ruth, from June 2020.
A Picture of Providence | Ruth Chapter 2
From Ruth Chapter 2, we find a beautiful occurrence of God’s providence, the Lord leading Ruth to the fields of Boaz, a near kinsman redeemer. This message was delivered at our Sunday drive-in service for July 15, 2020.
Two Reactions to Tragedy | Ruth Chapter 1
In this message, we begin a study of a very encouraging book: Ruth. From chapter 1, we learn of the great tragedy in the life of an Israelite named Naomi, and the faithful response of her daughter in law Ruth. From our June 7, 2020 worship service.