Symbols of the Holy Spirit 7: Wine And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, Ephesians 5:18–19 And at this sound the multitude came together, and …
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Jesus is for everyone
Jesus is for everyone... ...even you. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Saviour, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:3-4 ESVUK The Lord is not slow to fulfil his promise as some count slowness, but is …
The eighth day
Remember, Rest and Renew Mowbray Community Church, Harrogate, Sunday 22nd September 2019, 10.00am Not the usual church this week. We swapped the delights of Huddersfield for the equal but posher delights of Harrogate to see the first events in the World Road Cycling Championships. We ended up attending Mowbray Community Church, a modern building which …
Symbols of the Holy Spirit 5: Water
Symbols of the Holy Spirit 5: Water Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink’, you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water.” John 4:10 ESVUK On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus …
God never speaks words of condemnation
God never speaks words of condemnation Well... ...almost never There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 ESVUK There are many words of condemnation in the Bible. There is even a whole chapter in Matthew's Gospel (Chapter 23) where Jesus has a right go at the Scribes and …
4 things that made Jonah angry
4 things that made Jonah angry Holy Trinity Church, Huddersfield, Sunday 25th August 2019 An earlier start for me again at Holy Trinity, I was playing percussion in the worship band so had to be there early for the final rehearsal. It was also the last joint service of the summer holiday period, Vicar Mike …
Symbols of the Holy Spirit 1: Dove
Symbols of the Holy Spirit 1: Dove And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. – Mark 1:10 ESV The Holy Spirit is vital in the life of a Christian. The problem is how do you talk …
Happy and blessed 9: The persecuted
Happy and blessed 9: The persecuted Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great …
No way out
No way out... ... except by God Holy Trinity Church Huddersfield, Sunday 11th August 2019 Another joint service at 10am for both the 9am and 10.45 congregations during the summer holiday period. This time it was simply led from the piano. Vicar Mike was back to lead the service, a quick stopover between being at …
Happy and blessed 8: Peacemakers
Happy and blessed 8: Peacemakers Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9 ESVUK Peace MAKERS. Jesus is not saying, "Blessed are the pacifists." Peacemakers are not those who avoid conflict but those who bring the conflict to an end. Peacemakers are people who bring people and communities together. That was easy, …
Making an ass of myself 