Apart from the formal philosophical definition of ‘certainty’, for most people, the word means ‘firm conviction that something is the case’. If we were not reasonably certain of most things then we would be incapacitated and unable to perform daily functions. For example, if I were not certain that gravity would hold me onto
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In this sermon, delivered at the Lonehill Village Church on Sunday 8th April 2018, I trace the life of Barnabas from Acts 4 to Acts 15. Barnabas’ life is an example of how we should be encouragers instead of critics, but his story also contains vital truths concerning Christian leadership. In essence, all leaders,
If Friday represents the death of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, and Sunday represents His glorious resurrection, then what does Easter Saturday represent? I dislike using the term ‘Easter’ because it derives from Ishtar the pagan demon Queen of Heaven. However, almost all societies and churches call it by this name, so for the sake
I am posting this just a few hours before the start of the great redemption drama most often called ‘Easter’. Just after 6 pm on a Thursday evening close to 2,000 years ago, the Lord Jesus Christ met with His disciples to celebrate Passover with them for the last time. About 15 hours later,
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Dad (Dr Christopher Peppler) and I discuss depression and how Christians can deal with it. So if you, or anyone you know is suffering from this malady then this TruthTalk could be very helpful to you. Listen now by clicking the play button below and do subscribe (buttons at the top of the
Globally, more than 300 million people of all ages suffer from depression and it is the leading cause of disability and a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease (World Health Organisation Feb 2018). How many of those 300 million people are committed Christians? I don’t know, but from experience,
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To be dependent on the Holy Spirit is firstly, to enable us to live Jesus-manifesting lives in terms of our witness, values, priorities and general life-styles (Fruit of the Spirit) and secondly, to enable us to minister to others, in the power of the Holy Spirit (Gifts of the Spirit). Our dependence on The
Many years ago, I established the three foundational principles of our local church as: The authority of the Bible, the centrality of Jesus Christ, and, dependence on the Holy Spirit. In this article I want to focus on just the third
Prayer is a vital part of Christian spirituality and church life. Jesus taught and modelled it, the early church practiced it, and every major theologian or Christian leader over the past two millennia has given it prominence. On the 22nd April, 2017 hundreds of thousands of Christians converged on a farm
If we try to walk alone against a hurricane, it will blow us away. We stand a better chance of keeping our footing if we hold hands with others. However, even the strongest wind will not budge us if we join together around Jesus. I grew up in the windy city of