“Judah was hardly the China of the ancient world; it was tiny in comparison to Egypt to its south and Assyria to its north-east. But together with its sister kingdom Israel it occupied a strategic place astride the land routes linking Africa with Central Asia and the Far East. It lay at the centre of the known world and made the astounding claim that its God, the LORD, was creator and effective ru...  Read More

Sermon Overview:These verses show us gifts, a Giver, and the greatest gift. God mercifully showers us with many gifts that we don’t deserve. This flows from His Fatherly character and changeless love. Ultimately, God has given us the greatest gift of regeneration. He took the initiative to save us and brought us forth as a new people through the gospel. All this should move us to deep gratefulness...  Read More

“It is impossible to walk with God if we question his goodness.” - Kent Hughes“Since God controls all that happens in his world, every meal, every pleasure, every possession, every bit of sun, every night’s sleep, every moment of health and safety, everything else that sustains and enriches life, is a divine gift. And how abundant these gifts are! ‘Count your blessings, name them one by one,’ urge...  Read More

Sermon Overview:In Mark 11:27-12:12, Jesus seemingly doesn’t answer a question about his authority. But below the surface, Jesus is actually asserting His divine authority with a parable about a fruitless vineyard and faithless tenants. Ultimately, Jesus is the Beloved Son who came to a rebellious people. He is the Cornerstone upon which a new temple is built. This passage reminds us that godly le...  Read More

“Scripture is God preaching." - J.I. Packer“No Spiritual Discipline is more important than the intake of God's word. Nothing can substitute for it. There simply is no healthy Christian life apart from a diet of the milk and meat of Scripture.… However, many who yawn with familiarity and nod in agreement to these statements spend no more time with God's word in an average day than do those with no ...  Read More

Sermon Overview:In this sermon, Mr. Spring encourages people to love God’s Word. First, he calls us to bask in the Word of God by loving and longing for time to read and study. Second, he exposes barriers to our love of the Word, pointing mainly to our flesh and the Devil. Third, he leads us in how to break through in our Bible reading; we should pray, plan, and persevere in daily reading and stud...  Read More