Ronnie Aitken, and elder at GMNC brings God's word alive, seeing into what can sometimes be hearts full of envy and jealously, and at other times boastful. Traits that always look in on ourselves with values never found in love, rather than sacrificial love that looks outward.
In the book of Ruth we see human kindness in the actions of the three protagonists - Naomi, Ruth and Boaz, but God's kindness outshine all. Pastor Mike Weaver takes an overview of the book of Ruth to understand the ultimate love that leads to godly kindness.
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Pastor Mike Weaver closes out the sermons series on the Overflow of Grace which has taken a look at chapter 9 thru 11 of St. Paul's letter to the Romans. The closing doxology is a wonderful expression of awe at the majesty and earth shattering, mind blowing extravagant grace of God. Awesome doesn't even come close
'Fullness' and 'not being conceited' are the themes taken from the passage in today's podcast, from Paul's letter to the Romans ch11.v11-32 by Rev Maggie Lane.
There are those who do not have eyes to see, or ears to hear. There are those whose hearts remain hard or become hard towards Jesus. Yet, there is always a remnant. A remnant reserved to Himself by the grace of God. Hear God word from Paul's letter to the Romans, ch.11v1-10
How do people come to Christian faith? By the word of Christ - the Gospel preached. How can anyone come to Christ who does not hear His word? They can't - knowledge comes from hearing, understanding comes from learning. Pastor Mike consider Paul's words from Romans 10.v14-21
Youth Pastor, Lee brings God's word to life with personal story and encouragement. Be encouraged that righteousness from God is not earned but given, through faith, through belief. Transformation of hearts and minds rest by faith in the Lord.
Jesus is a scandal to those who don't know him and freedom to those who do! What is the stumbling block to your belief? Pastor Mike tackles Romans 9.v30 to 10.v4
When God appears to us to be unjust, to be unfair, or you think he has failed you - what is your response? Hear the wonder of God as Ronnie Aitken, and Elder at GMCV brings the wisdom of God in the third part of this series in Paul's letter to the Romans
God Makes Christians! End of. No one can make someone else give their lives to Christ. It's and inward decision but also one in which God moves and works through election. Pastor Mike continues to pull meaning from St. Paul's letter to the Romans
Pastor Mike Weaver picks up Paul's letter to the Romans at the beginning of chapter nine in this new 9-part series on the 'Overflow of Grace', introducing us to understanding this sometime considered interlude in the middle of Romans. Is it an interlude where Paul delves into much Old Testament scripture that has little relevance, or is it rather a deep call to Christians to know from where their faith comes.
Here the wisdom of what a re-set look like for individuals and the church in light of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, with reading from Mark's Gospel on Easter Sunday at GMC, with a prayer from Youth Pastor, Lee Whitecross
Guest preacher, Rev. David Melville brings wisdom from Psalm 11 wondering what the words of David have to speak into our hearts about the spiritual battles that are before us today.
Pastor Mike Weaver, Minister at GMC concludes the Lent 2021 with a short reflection around the 'Burial' of Jesus and how the time between crucifixion and resurrection can be one of reflection and prayer
Pastor Mike reflect on the brutality of Jesus' crucifixion and his judgement by others, and ask the question, why and who do we metaphorically crucify today?
Pastor, the Rev. Mike Weaver, minister of GMC reflects on Jesus last meal with his disciples and asks questions of the human condition of 'betrayal'
Sacrifice, service, repentance and turning to God - these are the things of spiritual awakening and what God calls the church to do and on which to build. Listen to Rev. Maggie Lane from the GMC Palm Sunday service
Pastor Mike Weaver, in the 6th Lent 2021 podcast considers what it means to be grafted into Jesus and the consequences that we 'Love Each Other'!
Pastor Mike continues wondering about New Life, following on from knowing we are saved from sin, what are we then saved 'FOR'? A fascinating consideration of Jesus' interaction with a tax collector and his friends
Pastor Mike Weaver, in the 5th Lent 2021 podcast considers Jesus' words about his own coming death and the and the truth of life that comes from it - will you believe?
In a world of celebrity culture one person stands head and shoulder above all. And he died and rose a couple of millennium ago! So in this age where many struggle - could the answer be found in 'being saved from sin'?
Pastor Mike Weaver continues the Lent journey with the Gospel of Christ according to St. John wondering whether a life in darkness or in light is the way to true life.
The 'Understanding Christianity' series continues picking up the story of God's redemption through Christ, the Holy Spirit with a great view of the future too.
What are the controlling emotions of your life and how do they outwork themselves in daily life. Jesus points to the fact that we all suffer from inward intentions that can be 'soul destroying' and can't be changed through outward ritual actions. More is needed.
Pastor Mike continues with the series 'Understanding Christianity' considering the creation narrative of Genesis and the impact of 'the fall' and the implications for all humanity
Week two in our series of Lenten Vlogs by Pastor Mike Weaver, minister of GMC delving into the night time meeting between Nicodemus, a Pharisee, and Jesus (John 3.1-21)
'Understanding Christianity' continues with a consideration of the 'Work of Jesus' with Pastor Mike Weaver through the lens of the apostles, Peter and John, healing a man lame from birth outside the temple in Jerusalem in Acts 3-4.
Pastor Mike considers the opening from the Gospel according to John - the start of the Christ story and the grace of God.
Pastor Mike continues the series on Understanding Christianity as he consider the 'Person of Jesus' and why He is relevant for your life today
