So the series we have been talking about is the one of: ‘ My life is a mess, can I still follow Jesus?’ Well……………….nah you can’t!!!! Of course you can!! Let just say this, Jesus died on the cross! For those of you who might be a little desensitised to the Jesus story, allow me to refresh your memory. Let me start at the beginning the God who created heaven and earth and you and me by the way sent is only son to earth. According to me if he just walked the earth and died a n

I have consulted with many churches during my 30-years of ministry and sadly most churches fail to reach their full potential because their memories are bigger than their dreams. They spend more energy recalling and celebrating the past than on contemplating the future. The late John R.W. Stott, an English theologian, wrote, “Vision begins with a holy discontent with the way things are.” Often discouragement may set in, even bitterness. And the lighthouse God called into exis

I would like to start this evening by putting a context around what I wish to preach on this evening This is the environment of Ministry today In the past There seemed to be a Christian. World view held by most people in this country Not necessary believers but had a conscience and respect for God Today it is more common to have a humanistic world view amplified by an ever increasingly diversified culture and religions This makes it more difficult to share the gospel with suc