What role do children play in the Church? In this sermon we look at Christ’s sentiments towards children in Mark 10. From this passage we see how children should be desperately brought to Christ, and desired to be part of the Church. We also saw how we should not be like the disciples who saw children as a distraction, but rather see children as people who need to be discipled. It is often said that children are the future of the church, but in reality, children are part of the church today....
May 11, 2024•47 min•Season 5Ep. 19
In this sermon, we explored the universal journey to find meaning and purpose in life. Often, we seek fulfilment in pursuits that bring temporary satisfaction. Ecclesiastes 1 encourages us to reflect on their limitations by addressing deeper questions about life's meaning. Through the Preacher's words, we confronted the reality of life's fleeting nature and the repetitive cycle of human efforts, which lead to disillusionment and cynicism. The passage directs us to seek lasting fulfilment in a re...
May 04, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Oftentimes we are afraid to move out of our comfort zones because of our fears. Whether it's fear of failure or fear of discomfort, our fears can paralyse us from pursuing things for the Kingdom. In this sermon we look at the promises of God in the parable of the talents that encourage us out of our comfort zones and labouring for the Kingdom.
Apr 27, 2024•40 min•Season 5Ep. 17
In the second sermon of our Kingdom over Comfort series, we look at Christ’s rebuke of the lukewarm church, Laodicea in Revelation 3. From this rebuke, we see that there is a cost to complacency, and that Christ counsels against it. Our passage also promises that true comfort comes to those who conquer their complacency for the Kingdom.
Apr 20, 2024•49 min•Season 5Ep. 16
As we begin our new series we examine what followers of Jesus are called to in this life. From the Savior’s own words, we see that our life in this world is not for luxury or comforts, but one of suffering and sacrifice, and a delight in seeing the Kingdom of God grow. Ultimately, tt should be our delight when we are called out of comfort, and called to labour for the Kingdom.
Apr 13, 2024•51 min•Season 5Ep. 15
Jesus meets us where we are, in the daily grind of life, with all of our doubts and questions. He meets on the road.
Apr 06, 2024•35 min•Season 5Ep. 14
In this Easter sermon, we look at Isaiah's description of Christ as the "Man of Sorrows". We examine what this prophecy of the Messiah written hundreds of years before Christ, tells us about the Saviour and what He accomplished at the cross. Ultimately, we are reminded how Jesus became the man of sorrows, so that we may have joy in this life and the next.
Mar 30, 2024•35 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Jesus, on the Mount of Olives, foretells the signs that reveal the end of the age as well as His second coming, but emphasizes the need to be ready. He uses the '"Parable of the Ten Virgins" to further illustrate the importance of being ready and prepared for His return.
Mar 23, 2024•51 min•Season 5Ep. 12
In this sermon we look at the triumphal entry from the vantage point of the apostle John. We see that the apostle’s purpose is to highlight the ignorance of the people present at the triumphal entry, that despite the shouts of “Hosanna” the people's faith in Jesus was insincere. Similarly, many Christians today have a misconception of who Jesus is and what His kingship entails, thus placing unwarranted expectations on the Saviour. It is for this purpose that we examine who King Jesus truly is so...
Mar 16, 2024•45 min•Season 5Ep. 11
We begin our study in John chapter 12 with the story of Mary anointing the feet of Jesus and the significance behind the act. Similar to the accounts of the other Gospels, this act of anointing Jesus is meant to convey His Kingship; just like the kings of old were anointed for office, Jesus was anointed as well. The act also demonstrated how much Mary valued the Saviour, willing to give up something precious to communicate His worth. Finally, this act of devotion also communicated Mary’s repenta...
Mar 09, 2024•49 min•Season 5Ep. 10
To what degree do unbelievers fall into God’s purposes? Can evil men be used to carry out God’s plans? Continuing our study in the Gospel of John, we look at the plot to kill Jesus and how God used the plotting of evil men, to carry out the redemption of the Elect. From this passage, we were reminded of God’s sovereignty and how even what men intended for evil, God uses for His glory and our good.
Mar 02, 2024•38 min•Season 5Ep. 9
In our study of John 11 we finally get to Christ's miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead. From this example of Christ's divinity, we were reminded that God will affirm our faith in times of hardship just as Jesus does with the faith of Mary and Martha. We also see how Lazarus's resurrection is symbolic of our own salvation; being dead in sin and being raised to new life only by the call of God. Ultimately, the resurrection of Lazarus affirms Christ's claims as the resurrection and the life....
Feb 24, 2024•48 min•Season 5Ep. 8
As we continue our study in the Gospel of John, we look at the death of Lazarus and the grief that the Savior demonstrates. We see how this grief is not merely to sympathise with the bereaved but also an indignation towards unbelief and death itself. The funeral of Lazarus brings to light God’s heart towards sin, death and the sorrow of His people. Ultimately, it depicts a Saviour who is near to the brokenhearted and who can relate to our sorrows.
Feb 17, 2024•45 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Coming back to our study in the Gospel of John, we pick up our study in chapter 11 and the resurrection of Lazarus. The chapter opens with Jesus’ delay despite knowing that Lazarus is ill. This narrative gives us insight into comforting truths about God’s timing in that God is never truly delayed, but that He is working everything for His glory and our ultimate good. The encouragement we get from this passage is that no matter the suffering we may experience while waiting on God’s timing, we can...
Feb 10, 2024•53 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Coming back to our study in the Gospel of John, we pick up our study in chapter 11 and the resurrection of Lazarus. The chapter opens with Jesus’ delay despite knowing that Lazarus is ill. This narrative gives us insight into comforting truths about God’s timing in that God is never truly delayed, but that He is working everything for His glory and our ultimate good. The encouragement we get from this passage is that no matter the suffering we may experience while waiting on God’s timing, we can...
Feb 03, 2024•49 min•Season 5Ep. 5
In the final sermon to our vision casting series “Counter Culture Church” we looked at the kind of prayers that the early church in Acts was devoted to. We saw how their prayers were distinguished from their time not because of its content but because of their attitude in prayer. It was an attitude of persistence, dependence and a desire to pray together. In order for the Church to be counter cultural, the people of God must be a people of prayer.
Jan 27, 2024•55 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Continuing our study into the early church, we looked at the practice of breaking bread, or more commonly known as communion and how this made believers counter cultural. We saw how the early Church practised this ordinance in order to propagate unity, proclaim the Gospel and as a personal reminder to believers that they were indeed part of the body of Christ. Ultimately, we saw how the table of the Lord is yet another distinctive of those who profess to be followers of Christ.
Jan 20, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 3
As we continue our study into the characteristics of the early church that made them counter cultural, we examined their devotion to “the Fellowship”. We saw how the early church was completely devoted to the mutual upbuilding of one another, hence why they had everything in common. This participation to the body of Christ distinguished them from religions that promoted individualism, and displayed a true community of God.
Jan 13, 2024•57 min•Season 5Ep. 2
As we begin our vision casting series, we look at what made the believers in the book of Acts a counter culture church. We saw how the believers were devoted specifically to the Apostles teachings, namely the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the pursuit of holiness. In the same way, believers today should demonstrate a dedication to the Gospel and an intentional pursuit for holiness. In this way, the light of the Gospel that we have received will shine in a “crooked and twisted generation.”
Jan 06, 2024•55 min•Season 5Ep. 1
As we look towards the new year, and all of the possible trials we will face, what will our faith say about Jesus? For the final sermon of the year, we looked at Peter’s confession of faith, and the proclamation that Christ establishes His Church upon. This proclamation of Christ’s identity is the battle cry of the Church–that which not even the gates of hell can stand against. Our confidence as we enter into the new year is that regardless of what may come our way, Jesus remains Savior, God and...
Dec 30, 2023•56 min•Season 4Ep. 53
For our special Christmas service, we looked at the first promise of the advent season, the hope found in Genesis 3:15 and the proto-evangelium. We saw how this prophecy sets up the Biblical theme of a dragon slayer coming to slay a dragon of death and darkness, and the redemption of God’s people. Beneath the traditional themes of the Christmas season, is this glorious story of Jesus the dragon slayer, and the salvation of His beloved from the maw of the Dragon.
Dec 23, 2023•37 min•Season 4Ep. 52
We will begin with 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 and show how Jesus is the perfect example of this love as shown in John 1:1-14. Jesus came to his own and they rejected him. However, love was not ended there. Jesus’ love never failed and now we too have been given that same never failing light to take into the darkness.
Dec 16, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 51
We ought to give thanks, draw near to God, and curate our mindstream. Do this repeatedly, year after year, and in time, you will experience what Paul calls “the renewal of your mind.” You will become a person for whom joy is your baseline. Other emotions come and go, yes, and you’re not always happy, but joy is the default setting of the person you have become in Christ.
Dec 09, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 50
As we enter the Christmas holidays, we look at the historical origins of Christmas and see whether or not the claims of its pagan roots are true. In addition, we discuss whether or not Christians should celebrate the holidays, and whether it has any benefit for believers and unbelievers today.
Dec 02, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 49
As we conclude our study of chapter 10 in John’s Gospel, we see how the Christian’s life and faith is an offence to unbelievers. In particular, our declaration of Jesus as God, our adherence to the truth of Scripture and our practice of a changed life is an affront to the unregenerate sinner. Yet despite this reality, we also see how this witness can be a tool that God uses to draw unbelievers to Christ.
Nov 25, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 48
Continuing our study in the Gospel of John, we shift our focus from the Good Shepherd to the sheep that follow Him. We see in Christ's own words that His sheep are chosen, they follow the Savior and are ultimately kept by Him. These truths illustrated in the characteristics of sheep reflect the doctrines of grace that give believers our security, and reinforce our hope in the good shepherd--Jesus Christ.
Nov 18, 2023•52 min•Season 4Ep. 47
In this sermon we look at Jesus' 4th I AM statement and why He is considered as the Good Shepherd. We see how unlike other religious leaders and those in power, Christ alone willingly dies for the sheep. In addition, Christ as the good shepherd personally knows His sheep and gathers them to Himself. This is all in contrast to the underling who flees and abandons the sheep at the sight of trouble. Ultimately, Jesus as the Good Shepherd assures us that we as the sheep are in the hands of a shepher...
Nov 11, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 46
This workshop resource will help equip you with the proper understanding and tools to study the Bible. It covers the doctrine of the Word of God, hermeneutics, and how to practically study and apply scripture.
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 4Ep. 44
As we come back to our study in the Gospel of John, we examine the third "I am" statement of Christ-- I am the door. Like the previous I am statements, we discover that this claim of Jesus also harkens back to Old Testament promises for God's people. This promise fulfilled in Christ grants believers protection from false teachers, provision for salvation and joyful pastures for all who find life in the Savior. In the end, we are reminded that Jesus is the only door that leads to an abundant life...
Nov 04, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 45
As we conclude our vision casting series, we look at the final mission of Pluslife–to revolve around Christ. We seek to answer the question “how do we cultivate a life that revolves around the Savior’s will for us?” For this we look at Paul’s letter to Timothy and his exhortation to live like a soldier with a sole focus to please God, an athlete who practices self control and a farmer who sows in patient perseverance. Ultimately, if we want to see fruit cultivated in our lives, we must live with...
Oct 28, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 43
