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Words of Knowledge & Wisdom

The Bible has much to say about spiritual gifts. Whether it is the beautiful gift of mercy, the transformation of healing, gifts of generosity, tongues, or prophetic words, they evidently had a significant role in the life of the New … read more.

Awesome Aspects of Acts

Preaching through the book of Acts was the start of a fascinating sixteen-month voyage of discovery as we journeyed with the early church through those heady first years of explosive growth!

We traced the story of the Gospel advancing in … read more.

Four basic ways that the Holy Spirit works in our lives

It wasn’t my idea. But when I get the chance just to sit and chat about the Holy Spirit, this compass is one of my favourite memory-helps. To be honest, I wouldn’t want to only talk about the Holy Spirit. … read more.

A Church where healing happens

Acts 3:1-26 (sermon highlights)

In the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré in Quebec, Canada, the pillars are festooned with a display of crutches from people who have been healed there. When searching for a photograph I discovered that there’s something similar at … read more.

The Koinonia of a Growing Church

Acts 2:42-47 (sermon highlights)

The final verse in this reading says that “…the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” What can we learn from this growing church in the New Testament?

It helps to understand … read more.

The Truly AWESOME Message

Acts 2:14-41 (sermon highlights)

Peter passionately proclaims the Gospel of Jesus. He doesn’t issue a mildly interesting memo, a kind of curious comment or a slightly serious soundbyte. He urgently communicates a truly awesome message – the best news ever … read more.