Grace is totally free, but Jesus actually says to follow him costs a whole lot. He tells those listening that he wants every corner of their lives to come under his Lordship.
Read MoreJesus wrecked a dinner party by telling parables that exposed the hearts of both his host and the other guests. The key to working out what they mean is to understand WHY Jesus said them. And when you understand the point of his stories, they are offensive and humbling...and amazingly good news. You don't want to miss out on a seat at this table!
Read MoreJesus tells us what the kingdom is like, how it grows and how to enter it.
"Make every effort to enter through the narrow door", while there is still time.
Read MoreWhen we face suffering of any kind, Jesus calls us to look to him and repent.
Read MoreMoney, money, money. It's a cause of stress and anxiety for most of us. Whether we think about it often or just sometimes, we all worry about it in some way.
Jesus has a lot to say about money - in this passage, he first comforts us and then calls us to live in light of his kingship when it comes to our cash.
Read MoreJesus is very clear that at the 'end of the age' he will return in glory. God said he would come the first time, and he did; history has that locked in - so we can believe that his second coming is a sure thing. Are you ready? What does that look like?
Read MoreWhat and who are you living for?
Jesus calls us to guard against greed and be rich towards God.
Read MoreThe Pharisees invite Jesus for a meal and we get a golden chance to see the heart of the King. Jesus is deeply grieved at the actions and attitudes of the religious leaders of the day. They are lost. Worse; they're leading all those under their leadership away from God and His Word.
Read MoreThere are 2 spiritual kingdoms at war, and a battle for souls is raging.
You either belong to the kingdom of Satan or the kingdom of God.
You are either for Jesus or against Him.
Read MoreHow you pray reveals a lot about who you think God is and what's most important.
Jesus teaches us how to pray in a way that's most honouring to God, and best for us.
Read MoreListening to Jesus is crucial, so time in the Word is essential for us to grow in our relationship with God. How are you going at avoiding distraction and choosing to make this a priority?
Read MoreGuest preacher Greg Lee (lead pastor, Hunter Bible Church) walks us through one of the most famous, and misunderstood, parables of Jesus.
Read MoreJoel Hill (pastor at Manning Bible Church, Taree) encourages us to pray, go and respond well.
Read MoreJesus spells out what following him must look like. He calls us to kiss our old life goodbye, and to love him more than our home and families. How could he ask that of us? And why would we do that?
Read MoreWhy should we listen to Jesus? And what does that look like today?
Read MoreHow do you respond to the power Jesus has? We check out four miracles and see the varying responses of both things and people and we wrestle with the question the disciples ask - "Who then is this man?" Come and do the same!
Read MoreGod wants you to know the secrets of the kingdom and to live a successful life. If you're eager to hear, He's keen to reveal. It matters how you listen. What kind of listener are you?
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