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Life of David
Toward the end of 2018 we went through 1 Samuel chapter 16 and 17, where we were introduced a young shepherd boy named David. This boy, famously and greatly against the odds, defeated the fierce giant Goliath. Often it is suggested to “go and be like David” out of these texts. Aside from not fitting…
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Why did God become man?
Advent is the season of preparation for the coming of God. This series asks the question: why did God become man? The series will explore why it was necessary for God to become man, and what difference is makes. This series will be done together in partnership, services will still occur as normal, with ministers…
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A New King
We return to 1 Samuel, with Israel in crisis again. Saul is still on the scene though his kingship is ineffective and God’s Spirit has left him. Who comes next? What’s going to happen to God’s people? In five weeks we cover the David’s ascent towards the throne; covering one of the most famous passages…
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Mark’s Sandwich
There are many places in Mark’s gospel where a story starts and then is quickly interrupted by another story. But each time this happens there is a common theme between the initial story and the interrupting one—this is Mark’s way of highlighting the main point. The structure of the story goes like this: the initial…