Tag: Evangelical Anglican
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Christmas | The Light Has Come | John 1:1–14
The light has not only come — it has come near. 1. Introduction On Sunday evening, we gathered in the church, lit by candles, flickering light, and the screen. The carol service has become one of the most important services any church can do for its life and local witness, as for one night a…
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When the Light Slips Away (Advent Reflection)
As I was sitting earlier this afternoon, just after three o’clock, it was impossible not to feel how quickly the light was slipping away. By 15:58, the sun had officially set, and it already felt like evening. Add to that the sky never really lifted today: heavy cloud, no break of blue, no warmth from…
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Luke 3:1–18 | Preparing the Way (Advent 25)
Introduction I wonder when the last time you walked our streets, and took time to see the unseen things. The people and places that seem to exist in the shadows of culture and busyness – yet they make up the life of the City, the soul of the City, and if we are honest, the…
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Titus 2 | Gospel Living: Grace That Trains Us
Introduction A few years ago, I was flying back from Nairobi to the UK. I had been there for about three weeks and had been sharing in ministry with different churches in the outskirts of the area. By the time I was heading home, I was ready to head home – something that is strange…
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Lessons from Titus | 1:1-16 | Gospel Leadership: The Church Needs Godly Shepherds
Leadership cycles often repeat, leading to public frustration and distrust. Amidst chaos, godly leaders are essential for a thriving Church, adhering to Gospel truth to face contemporary challenges.
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The Call of Christ; Captured by Grace (Matthew 9:9-13)
Its Grace that Captures us, and sends us to follow Christ’s Call
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What Shall We Do? ( Pentecost 2 | Acts 2:14-41)
Lord, Messiah, Risen King — What Will You Do With Him? Introduction Sitting in a community space during the week, I found myself listening to a fascinating discussion. A group of vintage men were chatting about life, life lessons and all the other fruits of their experience. It was surreal just to listen as they…
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A City Stirred (Acts 2:1-13 | Pentecost Pt.1)
1 | The Tension of Waiting (Acts and the Acension) There are moments of waiting that affect the whole world yet are the most personal of things. In 1952, on a holiday in Kenya, a young princess, Elizabeth, was informed of the passing of her Father and her ascension to the throne. What a surreal…
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We Are Sent Like The Son (John 20:19-31)
The events around the Cross must have been the most intense moments anyone could experience. In a few days, the pressure built, and the disciples watched helplessly as their Teacher was arrested by the power of the Sword and then put through a false trial by the political powers of this world (all while the…
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What Are You Following? (Luke 5:1-11)
Introduction In a world of individuals and individualism, the most peculiar thing is that we are all following something. In a world where we are meant to look into ourselves for our power, purpose and identity we spend a lot of time and money trying to find it elsewhere. We are all followers, and if…
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See The New Thing: The Hope of the Servant (Isaiah 42:1-9)
What worries you the most at the minute? That might be tricky because there is so much to worry about. There is so much going on that even the little things can feel heavier than usual. I managed to crack my windscreen this week, and I found myself thinking, “Not another thing I have to…
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