Ascension Day Sermon
Here is the Ascension Day message in audio: And on YouTube:
Here is the Ascension Day message in audio: And on YouTube:
God is building a home. He’s using us all—irrespective of how we got here—in what he is building. … We see it taking shape day after day—a holy temple built by God, all of us built into it, a temple … Continued
Be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us. (Eph. 5:1–2) “Power breeds nastiness” says Richard Beck quoting from a book with a most interesting title[1]. Beck … Continued
Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ (Eph. 5:21). Reverence (literally “fear”) is a sense of awe at the wonder, beauty and mystery of what is sacred. Our passage for this week (Eph. 5:21-6:9) calls us to … Continued
“Excuse the dust, we’re in the midst of renovations”, said my host, seating me down in what seemed more like a building site than a lounge. “There used to be a wall there, but it isolated those in the kitchen … Continued
“You were dead”, says Paul about the Ephesians. They were “objects of wrath”. But God, who is rich in mercy, has done something wonderful. In Christ they, and we: “are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, … Continued
Small Group Notes 5 March 2017 Rooted: Growing Deeper, Growing Together, Growing up.
When leaders at DMC have prayerfully reflected on God’s will for us two images have been prominent[1]: (1) A bustling, hospitable village united by the Gospel story. In a village the young are celebrated and the wisdom of the elders … Continued
Over recent weeks learning from Jesus’ “Sermon on the Mount” has lead us to true beauty. Recall, for example, the “Beautiful Faith” expressed in the Beatitudes; trusting that the Kingdom of Heaven brings blessing and beauty even to the worst … Continued
The Bible Readings for this upcoming week are the following: 1 Kings 8:(1, 6, 10-11), 22-30, 41-43 Psalm 84 or Psalm 34:15-22 Ephesians 6:10-20 John 6:56-69