I was recently made aware of a sermon by B.B. Warfield, about the importance of ‘self-forgetfulness’ in the Christian life. Here’s a flavour of his sermon: “[Jesus] did not cultivate self, even His divine self: He took no account of … Continue reading Self-forgetfulness
Motyer: “Here is a very largely forgotten and yet most vital principle. It is certainly the case that the church is called by God to safeguard, publicize and transmit His truth (e.g. 2 Tim 1:13, 14; 2:1, 2); but it … Continue reading The life which walks in the truth is impregnable
Edmund Clowney once asked Martyn Lloyd-Jones how he might know if he was preaching in the Power of the Spirit. What a response from Lloyd-Jones: “On one occasion I had tea with Martyn Lloyd-Jones in London, and decided to ask … Continue reading Preaching in the Power of the Spirit
Charles Spurgeon, in his own unique way, shows what it means to live a cross shaped life in a sermon preached called “Grand Glorying”. He is a short extract: “”He means that ever since he fell in love with … Continue reading “Grand Glorying” – the cross shaped life
“Listen to how the fourth-century Roman historian Eusebius described the early Christian named Sanctus, when Sanctus stood before his torturers in the year AD 177: “with such determination did he stand up to their onslaughts that he would not tell … Continue reading My ultimate allegiance
I’m currently working through N.T. Wright’s excellent commentary on Colossians and Philemon as part of my morning devotions. I thought the following summary of Col 1:15-20 is so helpful / challenging: “The task of evangelism is therefore best understood as … Continue reading N.T. Wright on Evangelism and Mission
Tomorrow, at Kingsgate, we have our first membership Sunday. This is a very exciting morning as we look to weave our lives together with promises and purpose! Here is some information on what membership looks like at Kingsgate: Reflection … Continue reading Membership Sunday
