With intertwined metaphors we learn about Lent, about spiritual growth, covenant and baptism.

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Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Mark 1:9-15; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Genesis 9:8-17] With intertwined metaphors we learn about Lent, about spiritual growth, covenant and baptism. ![]()
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Matthew 4:1-11; Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7] The account of Jesus being tempted gives us some practical lessons in how temptation works and how we may be helped to resist it. Let's see what happened with Jesus... ![]()
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: Romans 7:15-25] We all battle with temptation and sin. Paul helps us understand this better and learn what to do. ![]()
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Genesis 3:1-7; James 1:12-18 ; Luke 22:31-34] Ian takes a look at the way temptation works and how we may pray and act to avoid it. ![]()
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: Deuteronomy 26:1-11 ; Luke 4:1-13] Look to Jesus' example as he resists temptation. Consider how the first fruits offering might inspire our discipline and joy of giving. Remember to be thankful for all God gives us. ![]()
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: Jeremiah 28:5-9; Romans 6:12-23; Matthew 10:40-42] These three passages all touch on our representation of Christ to the world. What sort of ambassador are you? We explore the privilege, the service and the responsibility of being an ambassador for Christ. ![]()
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11 ] Casting our cares onto God - because he cares for us; reframing suffering in the light of Christ's sufferings; submitting to God; resisting the enemy; stones which are fashioned to form a living temple. ![]()
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Genesis 2:15-17; Matthew 4:1-11] It was tried on Eve and Adam and succeeded; it was tried on Jesus and it didn't; it is tried on us and too often works - temptation! We find some common factors in these strategies and see how Jesus resisted. ![]()
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