Sermon on APRIL 30 by Pastor Roland Eskinazi Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-35 ‘If we be doomed to marry, we marry. If we be doomed to remain single, we do.’ (‘Under the Greenwood Tree’: Thomas Hardy) Is singleness a shame, or a gain? 1. KEEP BALANCED – YOU HAVE FEET IN BOTH WORLDS! (v25-31) Paul’s counsel: whether…
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Philadelphia: The Church of the Open Door!
Sermon on APRIL 9 by Pastor Roland Eskinazi Scripture: Revelation 3 : 7 – 13 When a church honours Jesus, doors swing open. The Bible speaks of doors of intimacy (Rev. 3: 20), of salvation (Jn. 10:29) and of opportunity (Col. 4:3). 1. THE CHARACTER OF THE OPEN-DOOR CHURCH! Weak, yet strong (v 7,8) Eliakim (Isaiah…
Sardis: Waking Up to Staying Awake!
Sermon on March 12 by Pastor Roland Eskinazi Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6 A dead church is a contradiction. How can those who are spiritually alive stay spiritually alert (Rom 13:11, Eph. 5:24)? If we would stay awake, ask: 1. DO WE AIM FOR REALITY, NOT REPUTATION? (v1) When it is spiritually cosy, when there is no or little…
Toying with Tolerance!
Sermon on March 5 by Pastor Roland Eskinazi Scripture: Revelation 2:18-28 How serious is it to tolerate error and sin within the church? Why should we not play (toy) with tolerance? If we would not toy with tolerance, we must: 1. BE BUSY – BUT NOT UNBALANCED! (v18-19) Thyatira: a servant church with maximum good deeds. But…
The Danger of Sitting on the Fence!
Sermon on February 26 by Pastor Roland Eskinazi Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17 What does Christ think of the church willing to die for His name, but not willing to deal with sin within? ‘How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him,; but if Baal is god, follow him’ (1 Kings…