The Subversive Power of the Grace in the Kingdom of God

Sermon on  June 19 by Ron Michener, Evangelical Theological Faculty (ETF) Leuven Scripture:  Mark 10:13-16 1. Introduction: the problem of personal power Highlighting the Context of Mark’s gospel 2. God’s Kingdom Grace modeled through children A. Innocence of children? B. Primacy and Priority of children – then and now C. Children coming to Jesus: The disciples’ rebuke and…

Gospel Humility – Taking your Place in God’s World!

Sermon on June 5 by Pastor Roland Eskinazi Scripture:  1 Peter 5 : 5-6 In a time when the culture reacts against low self-esteem, Christ-esteem and gospel humility are rare. What is gospel humility? 1. GOSPEL HUMILITY ALWAYS GROWS IN RELATIONSHIPS! (v5a) ‘… submit yourselves to..’ Younger people can have a propensity to pride but so can…

Follow Me : The Demands of the Road!

Sermon on May 29 by Pastor Roland Eskinazi Scripture:  Luke 9:57-62   Here are three brief conversations to do with the cost of following Jesus. If following does not demand everything from you, are you a follower? If you would follow Jesus: 1. ‘TOO READY’ CAN MEAN NO THOUGHT! (v57,58) Everyone loves a volunteer! Mr. ‘Too Easy’…

Shepherds After God’s Own Heart!

Sermon on May 22 by Pastor Roland Eskinazi Scripture:  1 Peter 5: 1 – 4 The church is a family to which we belong and not a place to which we go. What kind of shepherds should care for God’s flock? A true under-shepherd (elder) is: 1. UNWORTHY – BUT SECURE IN JESUS’ LOVE! (v1) No-one is…