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Matthew 17.1-13: The Establishing of a Difficult Doctrine

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The Christian faith frequently conflicts with current ideas. Given this has happened since Christianity’s inception, this should neither surprise nor dismay us. Rather, we should establish its difficult teachings in our hearts and minds so we can preserve them, present them, and faithfully pass them on.

Chris Northcott December 7, 2020 Christianity and Culture, Gospel of Matthew, Pastoral Passages

Reconnecting Fellowship

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This Sunday will be the first time our church has gathered together since March 15. That’s eleven Sundays ago. The time has come when we may reopen the doors of our churches and sit again on each other’s couches, and return to face-to-face fellowship.

Chris Northcott May 29, 2020 Communal Christianity, Current Events

The Pandemic Scenario at the End of “The Trellis and the Vine”

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The excellent book The Trellis and the Vine finishes on a note that is strikingly relevant for our present context.

Chris Northcott April 26, 2020 Christian Service, Current Events

The Commitments of Baptism

Last weekend four of our young men were baptised at our church camp. What follows are the questions that were asked, with some comments the significance they carry.

Chris Northcott March 21, 2020 Communal Christianity, Pastoral Passages, Personal Spirituality

John’s Ministry of Assurance.

A major goal of First John is to help us have assurance in our faith.

Chris Northcott February 9, 2020 Pastoral Passages, Personal Spirituality, The Letters of John

Life in the Wilderness, part 2.

Grumbling and unbelief are the two sins that Israel committed in their wilderness journey that we must take care not to fall into.

Chris Northcott February 9, 2020 Exodus, Pastoral Passages

Life in the Wilderness, part 1.

Israel’s journey through the wilderness in Exodus and Numbers can be likened to the Christian life.

Chris Northcott February 9, 2020 Exodus, Pastoral Passages
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The Trellis and the Vine: The Ministry Mind-Shift that Changes Everything.

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