Allurements of Sin Sin, like a whisper, draws near to man’s heart,Appears more sweet than the righteous path apart.As rivers flow swiftly down to the sea,Man drifts with the current, unmindful, unfree. To climb up the hill, or resist the fierce tide,Takes courage, resolve, with no ease to abide.Yet Eden’s […]
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Contemporary Anabaptist: Embracing Urban Community through Spirituality and Economic Justice Introduction: The Urban Challenge for the Contemporary Anabaptist Church The ‘Contemporary Anabaptist’s’ desire to engage actively with modern urban communities presents a challenging conundrum: how to cultivate communal living in an environment often sceptical of such ideals. Urban settings, characterized […]
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Sermon Summary – Father’s Day 2024A Reflection on Fatherhood and Spiritual Leadership Sermon Notes Good morning, everyone, and Happy Father’s Day! Today, we gather not just to celebrate but to reflect on the sacred responsibility that comes with fatherhood. And yes, there’s a special treat after service—a free sausage sizzle […]
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The Difference Between Premillennialism and Historical Premillennialism?Many People Don’t Understand… Premillennialism is a Christian eschatological view that Christ will return to Earth before (pre-) a thousand-year reign, known as the Millennium, during which He will establish a kingdom of peace and righteousness. This concept has evolved and changed over time, […]
Read More Our Soul’s Rebirth Oh, you must be born anew,Not just a change, but a holy start,From earth’s dust to heaven’s dew,A transformation of one’s heart.The Scriptures scream, clear and bright,“Born of God,” a child to be,Partaker of the purest light,In divine grace and completely free. Some may say, “A child, […]
Read More Rediscovering the Anabaptist Vision: Communities of Discipleship and Mission The idea of the church as a “committed community of discipleship and mission” is widespread in modern Christianity. Yet, the foundational contribution of the Anabaptist tradition to this concept is often undervalued. The Anabaptists, who integrated discipleship and mission into the […]
Read More Understanding the Beatitudes: A pure heart “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” Mat 5:8 Introduction In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus presents a series of teachings known as the Beatitudes, which define the attitudes and characteristics of those who belong to the Kingdom of Heaven. […]
Read More Understanding the Beatitudes: The Call to Mercy Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Mat 5:7 The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most profound teachings of Jesus, where He outlines the Beatitudes—a series of blessings that describe the character and rewards of those who follow Him. […]
Read More All have sinned – The Tale of Sin and Woe In the days of old, when the world was young,A tale of sorrow and sin was sung.For Satan, sly with evil designs,Sowed seeds of wrong in Eden’s vines. Through Adam’s fall and Eve’s misdeed,Sin took root like a rampant weed.From […]
Read More Christendom: A Contemporary Anabaptist Perspective Understanding Christendom Christendom, in its historical context, refers to the period when the church and the state were intertwined, and Christianity became the dominant cultural and political force in Europe. It began with the conversion of Constantine in the early 4th century, when Christianity was […]
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