Cain and Abel | A Tale of Two Sacrifices | Genesis 4:1-16
The story of Cain and Abel is more than just a morality tale warning against jealousy and anger. It is an example of two men and how they chose to present themselves to God, as a sacrifice. One follows the rules, but without the heart - while the other offers his heart.
Was it a Curse or was it a Blessing? | Genesis 3:8-24
Adam and Eve have sinned. They have chosen to go their own way and are now under the sin and death's control. God's response is not one of punishment, but a promise of a rescue through Jesus Christ and the cross. God curses Satan for his treachery, but what He offers mankind is not a curse, but a blessing that will lead us back to Him.
Understanding the Fall | Genesis 3:1-7
Before we can really understand and appreciate Jesus as our Saviour, we need to understand what it is that He is saving us from. And there is no better place to start than where the fall of mankind is recorded - Genesis chapter 3. Here we discover the death that God warned Adam and Eve about, is more than a physical death - but a death that is experienced within our entire being. A death that results in a deep shame that we attempt (poorly) to overcome through trusting the Flesh.
The Snake in the Garden | Genesis 3:1
The Genesis account is where we discover or origin story. We are introduced to the main character, God; His love interest, the man and the woman; and now we are introduced to the villain of the story, the serpent in the garden - Satan.
The story of Satan is the ultimate tragedy, but it also contains lessons of pride and humility that we can carry into our walk.
Made for Community | Genesis 2
It's not good for man to be alone. We were created for community.
Made in His Image | Genesis 1:26-28
Who are we are why are we here? Those are two keys questions that all of us need to answer. The world would tell us that the answer is found in how you look and what you do. But God tells us that the answer is based on how He made us and the work that He has given to us.
Compassionate, Capable, and Caring | Luke 7:11-17
In times of darkness, disappointment, and desperation it feels like Father does not care - when the opposite is true. We instead need to be reminded to wait and trust that He never changes. That He is who He said He is. That he has a plan to show Himself compassionate, capable, and caring.
Resting in Jesus | Genesis 2:1-3
On the seventh day of Creation, with nothing left to make or add, God entered into a day of rest. God blessed and sanctified this day, and unlike the previous six days, It was a day without ending. This signalled that God intended man to permanently live in and from rest. This Sabbath rest is not a break from work, but rather a break from self-effort and striving as we live and work from resting in Jesus. Join Pastor Ross as he explains why we miss out on this rest, and how we can live from it today.
The Gift of Isaiah 9 | Who Jesus Is, What He Does, and Who He is For…
Isaiah 9 is more than just a passage to read around Christmas time. It is a bold declaration about who Jesus is, what He does, and who He is for. It is a word of encouragement for those who walk or live in darkness about the transformational, powerful light of Jesus. It is for those who risk obedience to Him, where life change is an inevitability.