On top of a mountain, with his disciples listening in and a crowd on every side, Jesus tells us:
‘Do not store up yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break
in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and
where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.’
(Matt 6:19-21)
Money: the way we treat money shows us our hearts. As we look at 2 Corinthians 8-9, we’ll see how to have a
heart like God’s, who is so generous to us so that we can be generous like him.
We're always wanting more. More money, better holidays, a newer car, improved family situation, better friends… But when is it ever enough? Jesus sees through all of that and shows…
Jesus offers us true rest for this life and eternity
Why is friendship so hard a lot of the time? And how does Jesus bring true friendship that satisfies?
Death and judgement comes to all people. Through faith in Jesus Christ, we can avoid death and God's judgement. This should be joy for Christians and terror for everyone else.…
Listening to Jesus is surprisingly dangerous. Groups of people can hear the same words and respond in massively different ways. For some his words bring salvation and life; for others…
Jesus encounters two very different people with two very different problems. What he says next changes one of their lives forever.
Human flourishing is found in the Kingdom of God and in faithfully following King Jesus
Jesus brings the New Covenant and it can make even Furious Pharisees into Faithful Followers
Jesus brings the New Covenant and it can make even Furious Pharisees into Faithful Followers