by Brian | Dec 3, 2022 | Posts
Matthew 1:18-25A. INTRODUCTIONXXX more shopping days until Christmas, XXX more sleeps, and probably, for many people, still a lot of preparation to do.It seems that most of us at Christmas, end up with a list of things to do. And that no sooner is an item crossed off,...
by Brian | Nov 14, 2022 | Posts
Matthew 16:13-20A. INTRODUCTIONIn all the busyness of the modern world, we need to have time out to think, time to be away from the hustle and bustle of the world, and time to be able to sit and reflect on where we are in life, how we got here, and where we are...
by Brian | Nov 2, 2022 | Posts
Matthew 15:21-28A. INTRODUCTIONIt’s a story of prejudice of race, culture, and gender. It’s a story of a man who was single minded in the pursuit of his task; and it’s the story of a woman who held strong beliefs and showed great determination. No! It’s not the latest...
by Brian | Oct 17, 2022 | Posts
Matthew 15:10-11A. INTRODUCTION1. UsThere may be many things that we enjoy doing—and there are things that we do, that we look forward to with expectation. And the familiarity of the things that we do—that we surround ourselves with—may not only fill us with...
by Brian | Oct 1, 2022 | Posts
Matthew 14:22-33A. INTRODUCTION1. Confidence in SportI don’t know about you, but one of the things I’ve noticed in sport—and professional athletes and sports people in particular—is that whenever one of them is interviewed on TV—even before the game or event—is that...
by Brian | Sep 16, 2022 | Posts
Matthew 14:13-21A. INTRODUCTION1. UsAs time goes by, we are inevitably faced with a number of problems, hurdles, and other issues that we need to resolve. Sometimes the answers are simple—and the problems quickly go away—but at other times the solutions are far more...
by Brian | Sep 1, 2022 | Posts
Matthew 13:24-43A. INTRODUCTIONOne of the frustrating things about the bible, is that it is not always good at answering all the questions we would like to ask. But then people are naturally curious, and questions like ‘What does God look like?’ and ‘What will heaven...
by Brian | Aug 16, 2022 | Posts
Matthew 13:1-23A. INTRODUCTIONLiving outside of a big city, can seem a bit remote from the evangelistic crusades. Crusades like Billy Graham, Bill Newman, and Franklin Graham. But if we lived closer, we might be aware of all the preparations: The months, if not years,...
by Brian | Aug 2, 2022 | Posts
1. The Wheelie Bin NightmareThe sequel to A Day in the Life of a Pair of Trousers and Other Stories has finally been completed. The Wheelie Bin Nightmare and Other Stories consists of 53 stories for Use in Christian Worship and on Other Occasions. The sequel has been...
by Brian | Jul 15, 2022 | Posts
Matthew 11:28-30A. INTRODUCTIONHow often have you heard the words: ‘Come to me, all who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will refresh you. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest in your inner being....
by Brian | Jul 1, 2022 | Posts
Matthew 11:2-11A. INTRODUCTION1. General Every now and again—on the TV, in the newspaper, and elsewhere—an item is advertised of a list of the most respected occupations (and otherwise) in our society. And it makes some very interesting reading. Of course, there are a...
by Brian | Jun 11, 2022 | Posts
Matthew 9:36-10:8A. INTRODUCTIONIf I were to ask you to paint a picture depicting the state of the people of the world, what would you do? Of course, some of you might laugh, and say, ‘Me! Paint a picture?’ But leaving aside any inability to paint for the moment, what...
