Bushfire Appeal In light of the devastating and destructive fires we are seeing across Australia, Global Mission Partners, on behalf of Churches of Christ, has launched a National Bushfire Appeal. All funds donated will be directed through agencies and churches with the capacity to respond to the needs of those affected, with Churches of Christ […]
A New World with Jesus Christ Read Revelation 21:1-8. If time permits, read Revelation 21:1 – 22:21. Christ our Saviour is born today! This is the day that Christians around the world and throughout the last few centuries have chosen to celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Many Christians and non-Christians will make […]
The Way of Love Read 1 John 4:7-21. Everyone seems to agree that we need more of love in our world today. People carry banners that say, “love is love”, assuming that their idea of love is obvious and universal to everyone. Without God, mankind’s idea of love can differ wildly from person to person, […]
Assurance in Christ Read Romans 8:31-39. Nowadays, Christmas is almost synonymous with the practice of gift-giving, which is an opportunity to express our love and appreciation for another. The Magi presented to the infant Jesus three gifts (gold, frankincense, and myrrh) out of love and reverence for him (Matt 2:11). God himself is a master […]
Jesus, the Risen Messiah Read John 20:1-31. We all like a happy ending in the stories that we read or movies that we watch. When movies do not end with a happy ending, there is generally a sense of incompleteness, uneasiness, or sometimes even disgust. Take the movie “Gone Girl” for example. Given how the […]
Born to Die Read Matthew 27:11-31. If time permits, read Matthew 27:1-66. In reading the biography of Martin Luther, it would seem like he has always been destined to be the one who would bring Reformation to the Church. He was born at a time when disillusionment towards the Church is high. Corruption and immorality […]
Patient Waiting Read Jeremiah 31:31-34. We live in a fast-paced world. We aren’t accustomed to waiting. We get impatient waiting too long for things, or our morning coffee, or the latest news headlines to load on our smart device, or the third season of The Crown to be released on Netflix (I’ve had the release […]
A Beacon of Great Hope Read Isaiah 9:1-7. Promises are wonderful things. Do you get excited when you think of something a friend or loved one has promised you? This might be spending time together, or a treat or experience that you know you’ll enjoy. Whatever it may be, the possibilities a promise brings can […]
Singing a New Song to God Read Psalm 144 In our passage today, we get a glimpse into the thought life of David. Not only was David a fierce warrior and king, he was also a prolific poet and songwriter. Never let it be said that true masculinity is merely about physical strength and not […]
Family History Read Joshua 24:1-27. “Who Do You Think You Are?” is a British genealogy documentary series whereby a celebrity traces their family tree in each episode. Along the way, they often find out about interesting anecdotes and stories about their great-grandparents and how they ended up where they are. They often find out more […]