Stephen McDonald

That the Works of God Might Be Displayed (John 9:1-41)

Sunday 25th September 2016 John 9:1-41 – That the Works of God Might Be Displayed 1. Jesus gives us light to recognise and do God’s works (v1-12) 2. Because without Him we are in the dark about God’s works and fail to recognise that Jesus is the Christ (v13-34) 3. So He calls us toContinue reading “That the Works of God Might Be Displayed (John 9:1-41)”

The Truth Will Set You Free (John 8:30-59)

Sunday 18th September 2016 John 8:30-59– The Truth Will Set You Free Jesus sets us free, because we are enslaved (v31-36). Jesus tells us the truth, because we do not listen (v37-47). Jesus keep us from death by His words, because we are dying without them (v48-51). Jesus reveals that He is the eternal LORD,Continue reading “The Truth Will Set You Free (John 8:30-59)”

Believe that I AM (John 8:21-30)

Sunday 11th September 2016 John 8:21-30 – Believe that I AM The Result for Unbelief (v21) The Reason for Unbelief (v22-24) The Remedy for Unbelief (v25-30)

Improving Your Baptism

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I don’t remember my baptism. I’m told that it happened at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Gore on the South Island of New Zealand sometime a few decades ago, but I don’t remember a moment of it. So what good does it do me? The very fact that childrenContinue reading “Improving Your Baptism”

Confidence in God

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The Scouts motto is ‘Be Prepared’. I was never a Scout, but their advice is worth taking. But there are some situations in life which no amount of knot tying or fire starting can prepare you for. How can we be ready for the unexpected? On Friday 29th July,Continue reading “Confidence in God”