Bruce Smith: Wake Up!

-A different kind of take on Christmas: Paul presents Christmas as a challenge to us to follow Christ in radical humility, trusting that he will exalt us for eternity. (Phil 2:6-11)

The message to the church at Sardis is so relevant to us today, in many ways (Rev 3:1-6)

What is the Kingdom of Heaven, and what in practical terms does it mean to seek it? (Matt 6:33)

Andy shares a testimony of how Jesus journeyed with him during an emotionally and relationally difficult time in his life. We also look at some Bible passages where God similarly journeys with others. (Ps 13)

Vera shares what God has been doing in the last four years, including the opportunity of helping refugees from Ukraine, and Luke shares his experiences of being a Christian in the Workplace. (Romans 1:15-16)

What does this well-know verse tell us about delighting in God and him giving us the desires of our hearts, and what does it mean in practical terms in our lives? (Ps 37:4)

The great message of this story is that in spite of the fact the man asked Jesus to help his unbelief, there were four things in his heart which testified to the genuineness of his faith, even in the midst of the doubts he possessed. For you and me, who believe but also struggle with unbelief, that is a great comfort. (Mark 9:14-29)

Jesus said: Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor! Does that mean I have to give all my money away? (Mark 10:17-31)

What are the lessons from Samson? One of them is that if God can use Samson, then God can use anyone, including you! (Judges 13-16)

Who does God use? Can he really use me? Do I want to be used by God? (Jn 14:12; Eph 4:1-16; 1 Cor 12:14-22)