Stephen McDonald

Draw Near, Hold Fast, and Gather Together (Hebrews 10:19-25)

If you knew that God would give you whatever you asked Him for, what would you ask for? We are here today to hear God’s Word and to remember the sacrifice of Jesus by celebrating the Lord’s Supper together. Mark records Jesus’ sacrificial death and His resurrection, and Hebrews 10:19-25 tells us what Jesus’ sacrificeContinue reading “Draw Near, Hold Fast, and Gather Together (Hebrews 10:19-25)”

‘You, Follow Me!’ (John 21:1-25)

Many people think that the end of chapter 20 in John would be the perfect to finish the book. In fact, some try and suggest that chapter 21 added later; there is no evidence for that. John’s words in verses 30 and 31, ‘Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, whichContinue reading “‘You, Follow Me!’ (John 21:1-25)”

‘That You May Believe’ (John 20:19-31)

The big question here is ‘What do you know? And how do you know it?’ Is a sunset beautiful? How do you know? Husbands, let me ask you, do you know if your wife beautiful? And wives, do you know if you love your husband? How do you know? Can you measure it? We actuallyContinue reading “‘That You May Believe’ (John 20:19-31)”

Long Live the King! (John 20:1-18)

We read in 1 Corinthians 15:17-19, “And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied.“ Sure, Jesus taught many great things whichContinue reading “Long Live the King! (John 20:1-18)”

The King is Dead (John 19:17-42)

Why is Good Friday good? How can Jesus’ death be good? How can anyone’s death be good? The King is Disgraced with Criminals (v16-27) The King Finishes His Work (v28-30) The King is Dead (v31-37) The King is Honoured in Burial (v38-42) Good Friday 30th March 2018 Why was crucifixion particularly bad? Who did Jesus love?Continue reading “The King is Dead (John 19:17-42)”