by Neil Ellis | Feb 21, 2017 | Sermons
Text: Matthew 5: 38-48 There was once a father who had to go away from his young family for three or four days on business. Anxious that his wife should be properly looked after in his absence, he had a word with the oldest son, who was nine at the time. “When I’m...
by Neil Ellis | Feb 13, 2017 | Sermons
In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus clarifies aspects of the law. Bringing them into sharper focus and providing context to what God intended, but which humanity misinterpreted. In doing so Jesus talks about murder, adultery, divorce and oaths. However, Jesus does not...
by Neil Ellis | Feb 11, 2017 | Devotionals
What is the purpose of God’s law? What did Jesus mean when he said, “I came not to abolish the law, but to fulfill it.” Our passage this Sunday continues our look at the Sermon on the Mount. We find Jesus instructing the disciples on some of the...
by Neil Ellis | Jan 30, 2017 | Sermons
The Beatitudes are a beloved piece of scripture. They remind us that the promises of God do not mirror the promises of this world. In fact, God’s promises often put the promises of the world upside down. The Beatitudes Text: Matthew 5: 1-12...
by Neil Ellis | Jan 27, 2017 | Devotionals
The Beatitudes are one of the most beloved passages in scripture. They speak about God’s promises, they are uplifting and comforting. But what do they really mean? This is question is one we will explore this week, but first we must agree about what we are...
