What Do People Mean by Anointing? | Acts 13:1-12
Some Christian talk in Christian communities do not make it out into the marketplace because they lack precedence or context. The term ‘anointing’ is one of those terms. In Acts 13: 1-12, we see the Holy Spirit, commission and call Barnabas and Saul to leave the comforts of the Antioch church to do the work the HS has prepared for them. Pastor Robin unwraps this narrative in order to help us see the value of the term anointing to the 21st Century Christian and its impact on the world surrounding.
Flee Immorality | 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
Why does God care about sexual immorality? Why does it matter who someone has sex with? Pastor Ross helps us understand why God cares when it comes to understanding our bodies and sex.
What does the Bible say about Gender and Sexuality | 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
There exists a raging debate about cultural issues like transgender and homosexuality. We know what society says, but what does God say in His word? And why does it even matter? Pastor Ross explores these sensitive topics with grace and truth. Understanding why it matters that we follow God and His path of righteousness.
Should Christians Sue Each Other | 1 Corinthians 6:1-11
Being a Christian doesn't make us immune to conflict. Especially when money and business is involved. That was the issue that the Apostle Paul had to address in 1 Corinthians 6: 1-11 and the application applies to us still today. For like the Corinthian believers, one day we too will judge the world and angels.
Protecting the Church | 1 Corinthians 5:6-13
Church discipline serves more than bringing correction to the person who refuses to address their sinful lifestyle. It also serves to protect the Church and her witness to the world. Pastor Ross explains this from 1 Corinthians 5 where the Apostle Paul had to step in to correct the church.
All About Church Discipline | 1 Corinthians 5:1-8
We don't like to talk about Church Discipline, because we don't like to be told what we can do by others. And so Church Discipline can feel like someone meddling with our business, punishing us. But the heart behind the intervention is love and protection. Pastor Ross explains the heart behind it, but also how it should be done.
The Value of Correction | 1 Corinthians 4:18-21
Nobody wants or likes correction. But without it, we would all end up off course. God brings correction to His people in many ways. This sermon, Pastor Ross explores how God uses the circumstances of life to bring about a change in us so that we learn to trust in Him.
What’s the deal with Ananias and Sapphira? | Acts 5:1-11
The beginning of Acts chapter 5 is startling information for the original readers as much as for us today. Why did the events in Acts 5 happen? Who is safe? In this sermon , Pastor Robin continues his discussion on the Holy Spirit by highlighting the deadly consequences of lying to the Holy Spirit.
Imitating Paul, Imitating Christ | 2 Corinthians 4:16-17
There has been much confusion around what it means to imitate Paul. It's not about imitating certain behaviours, but imitating the faith the was behind the behaviour.
What does it mean to Blaspheme the Holy Spirit? - Understanding the Unforgivable Sin | MattHEW 12:22-37
For a long time, believers have discussed what Jesus meant regarding the 'unforgivable sin' - the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. What is Jesus talking about, and what does it mean for us today? Pastor Robin teaches from this famous passage in Matthew 12: 22-37 to help us understand.