In his message Courtney Stewarts shares the sermon "So, You Say You Are a Citizen...?". As Christians, we are citizens of heaven. We should live our lives in a way that reflects our heavenly calling by living in love, peace, joy, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. We should also live our lives in a way that brings honor to heaven by doing things that are pleasing to God. When we do this, we are reflecting the kingdom of God to the world around us.
The sermon "What's So Big About Father's Day?" by Courtney Stewart discusses the importance of honoring our parents. The Bible teaches that we should honor our parents by giving them weight or value in our lives. This means respecting them, listening to them, and following their instructions. The first place children should learn respect is in the home. If they see their parents honouring each other, they will learn to do the same. Honouring our parents is a blessing-filled activity. When we honour them, we are freed from the past and we demonstrate God's grace to others. The sermon concludes by reminding us that God is our Father, and He loves us unconditionally. We should honour Him by honouring our own fathers and mothers.
In his sermon "Oh, to be like Jesus", David Pearson teaches that in order to grow in their discipleship, Jesus' followers must ignore the crowds and pattern two qualities of His identity: His humility as God's King, and His anger as God's Priest.
The sermon by David Pearson focuses on Bartimaeus' story in Mark 10:46-52. It highlights three key aspects: Bartimaeus' opened eyes, ordered heart, and obedient feet. Bartimaeus recognizes Jesus as the Son of David, his heart is aligned with Jesus' priorities, and he joyfully follows Jesus. The sermon emphasizes the need for spiritual awareness, aligned priorities, and joyful obedience in discipleship.
In his sermon, John Roomes highlighted that through faith in Jesus, we become children of God, chosen by Him and given the right, power, and authority. Our new family is not defined by worldly privileges, but by our acceptance of Jesus. John emphasized the significance of understanding our identity as redeemed individuals, enabling us to obey God's commands and make a positive impact. He urged the congregation to exhibit extravagant love for God and others, exclusive belief in God's Word, ambitious goals, a global vision, and wholehearted commitment to God's plan. His prayer was for many to choose the path of discipleship and experience the blessings of the narrow road.
In this sermon, Derrick Simon stresses that personal evangelism is now crucial, and we must "promote our small business." He uses various analogies, including farmers tend to their investment, investing in the word of God wisely, the parable of the sower, and personal investment in the faith.
David Pearson connects the Jamaican proverb "Wah Sweet Nanny Goat ago Run Him Belly" to Jesus' words in Mark 8:34-38: The proverb "Wah Sweet Nanny Goat ago Run Him Belly" means that things that seem fine to you now can hurt you later. This is similar to what Jesus says in Mark 8:34-38, when he tells his disciples that if they want to follow him, they must deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow him. This means that they must be willing to give up their own desires and ambitions in order to follow Jesus. Jesus' words are a warning to us that following him will not always be easy. It will require us to make sacrifices and to deny ourselves. However, Jesus also promises that those who follow him will find true life. In the end, following Jesus will be worth it, even if it means giving up some of the things that we enjoy in this life.
In this sermon, David Pearson explores the idea that discipleship can sometimes become messy and challenges believers to embrace the untidy aspects of following Jesus. He draws inspiration from Mark 7 and highlights three important points. In conclusion, Pearson summarises that those who benefit from discipleship with Jesus are the ones who embrace the untidy aspects of faith. He urges listeners to prioritise acceptance of Jesus over religious heritage, social standing, and intellectual perception. By doing so, he believes believers will experience positive transformations in their lives.
Marc Ramsay spoke on the topic of B.U.I.L.D., emphasizing the importance of the Bible as the Basis for faith. He stressed the need to Understand and Internalize its teachings, Listen actively, and most importantly, Do what it says. Ramsay encouraged individuals to build their faith on a solid foundation and focus on personal growth rather than judging others.
The sermon by Courtney Stewart focuses on the concept of Christian discipleship and the story of Daniel from the Bible. It highlights that Christian discipleship is a permanent part of one's identity that should be reflected in all aspects of life. The story of Daniel teaches lessons about remaining committed to one's faith even in hostile environments and not compromising one's beliefs, even at the risk of survival. The sermon concludes with the idea that Christian discipleship involves permanence and consistency in one's faith.