This sermon delves into the concept of “shema,” which means not just hearing but also paying attention and responding with action. It’s emphasized that Israel’s covenant with God requires attentiveness and obedience. The message in Deuteronomy is echoed in the teachings of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of loving and obeying God. The sermon also addresses…

This sermon discusses the journey of Israel from Sinai to the plains of Moab across the Jordan River from Jericho. The narrative includes the censuses, Levites’ roles, camp cleansing laws, journey hardships, and Balaam’s blessing of Israel. It also emphasizes the consequences of disobedience and the importance of trusting God.

This sermon addresses the theme of interruptions in life. There are positive effects of interruptions, such as festivals and the Sabbath, in prompting gratitude and offering opportunities for reflection and devotion. The significance of these interruptions is related to the teachings and work of Christ.

The sermon explored the book of Leviticus and its relevance to embodying holiness and drawing near to God. It delved into rituals and offerings in Leviticus, connecting them to the New Testament. Leviticus emphasizes living out faith and maintaining fellowship with God through voluntary and mandatory offerings.

The sermon explores God’s presence with his people in ancient Israel, the church, and the future New Creation. It describes how God’s presence was manifested through the Tabernacle in Israel, and how Jesus’ sacrifice removed barriers, providing access to God. It concludes with the vision of God’s eternal dwelling with humanity in the New Creation.

This message discusses the concept of rest in a world where our relationship with work is broken, exploring the theological foundations of Sabbath rest and its fulfillment in Christ. It emphasizes that true rest comes from our relationship with God, not our work, and provides practical steps for Sabbath-keeping.

This sermon emphasizes loving family, neighbours, and the vulnerable. It highlights commandments five through ten as foundational to community well-being and renewal.

This sermon delves into the Ten Commandments, the relationship between God and the Israelites, and the significance of loving God. The first three commandments are explored in depth, emphasizing the importance of exclusive devotion, abstention from idolatry, and reverence for God’s name.

This section of Exodus is a dramatic story of how God’s people are delivered from bondage to Pharaoh so that they can become their own nation under the rule and protection of God. We look at three main features of this deliverance story: The Passover, The Crossing of the Red Sea, and Provision of Water and…

Entering the book of Exodus, highlighting the Israelites’ enslavement, God’s promise to deliver them, and the significance of Moses in this narrative. Connections to the New Testament, showing Jesus as the fulfillment of these stories. The message emphasizes God’s power, his intention to bless his people, and the parallels between Moses and Jesus.