There are 5 things that can easily cause frustration in any group. Fail to address them, and you’ll soon have a climate that’s ripe for division and conflict.Av Colin Smith

In Adam, we all die. But if we are joined to Christ by faith, we shall be made alive!Av Colin Smith

When we were children, [we] were enslaved to the elementary principles of the world... Formerly, when you did not know God, you were enslaved to those that by nature are not gods. Galatians 4:3, 8 A slave has no freedom. He does what he is commanded to do. The tragedy of the slave’s position is that his work never moves him to a better situation. H…

Do you feel dissatisfied in church? How do you deal with it? This week, we're delving into the story of the Israelites' prolonged journey to the Promised Land and the rebellion that arose against Moses—a narrative that holds powerful lessons for us today. As we explore this often-overlooked biblical account in Numbers chapter 16, we'll reflect on t…

If your gifts continue to outweigh your character, that means you are eventually headed for a plunge to disaster.Av Colin Smith

The multiple theophanies that occurred in the Old Testament were pointing forward to a time when the Lord himself would come in human flesh.Av Colin Smith

The life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 Notice how the apostle Paul describes the Christian life. First, it is lived in the body. That means that you will always feel the pull of the flesh. You will always find yourself in conflict. You will find yourself lacking coura…

Do you spend as much time working on your character as you do on your gifts? Join us as we explore the intriguing story of Balaam from the Book of Numbers. In this episode, Colin shares a powerful message on the critical balance between gifts and character, urging us to live what we believe and highlighting the importance of integrity, particularly…

God took the initiative in sending Christ to be born of the virgin Mary. He did not wait for a Deliverer to arise from us, He came to us in the person of Jesus.Av Colin Smith

Let me ask you only this: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing with faith? Galatians 3:2 This is a crucial question: How do you receive the Holy Spirit? How do you receive the new life that comes from above? Not by the law—the law cannot impart life—but by hearing with faith. This is the gospel. Those who believe the gospel …

Being faithful to God does not necessarily mean that we must sacrifice success in this world.Av Colin Smith

The Good Shepherd leads us, and He restores our souls. In part one of He Restores Me, Pastor Colin talks about why we need this restoring.Av Colin Smith

Now before faith came, we were held captive under the law, imprisoned until the coming faith would be revealed. So then, the law was our guardian until Christ came, in order that we might be justified by faith. Galatians 3:23-24 When you see the impossibility of the life that God is calling you to live, then you will see your need of a Saviour. The…

As Christians, we are in the world, but our citizenship is in Heaven. What does it mean to be a part of two kingdoms?Av Colin Smith

Praying about something that God has already revealed in his Word often ends up being an exercise in self-deception.Av Colin Smith

If a law had been given that could give life, then righteousness would indeed be by the law. Galatians 3:21 The law cannot give you life. Nothing you do for God can impart life. Your ministry cannot impart life. Your giving cannot impart life. Your spiritual disciplines cannot impart life. God’s law tells you what you have to do, but it cannot give…

Today we explore how questioning God's clear word can sometimes be a sign of rebellion rather than spirituality. Today, Pastor Colin delves into the story of Balaam—a prophet who knew God's will but struggled when it conflicted with his personal desires. We're covering numbers 22 to 24, unpacking valuable lessons from eight biblical characters who …

Esau took a plunge to disaster because he lived at the level of impulse. He had no room for God in his life, and then he became confused about values. Find out how you can avoid his fate.Av Colin Smith

In the Bible, there are many examples of bad shepherds of God’s People. But Jesus is the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep.Av Colin Smith

I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. Galatians 2:20 There are two sides of the gospel—the death of Christ for you, and the life of Christ in you. In the first part of the verse, Paul says, “I have been crucified in Christ.” The Son of God loved you and gave Himself for you. This was a historical…

In today's message, "Establish True Values," we explore the importance of aligning our values with those of God. Pastor Colin examines the story of Esau, a man who lost his way when he drifted from God and acted on impulse, leading to disastrous consequences. Learn how starting with a firm foundation in God can guide you to establish values that wi…

Most people would say that it’s good to follow your heart.’ But the Bible is more cautious about the heart’s ability to effectively guide us.Av Colin Smith

If God moves you to do something for Him, you can know that He will be with you in it!Av Colin Smith

I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 The gospel brings you into the power of a new life. Some people have a “spit and polish” view of the gospel: We all have our sins and …

Is acting on impulse a struggle for you? Today we look at the story of Esau, exploring the consequences of impulsive decisions and the importance of establishing true values. Esau’s tale is a stark reminder of how acting on impulse, without considering underlying values, can lead to disaster. Join us in Genesis 25 as Pastor Colin helps us navigate …

The prophet Ezekiel was a man who had many hopes and dreams just like us. But his dreams were shattered. Where do we turn when that happens to us?Av Colin Smith

It’s like a wild animalwaiting outside your door, ready to pounce on you. That’s the Bible’s vivid depiction of sin.Av Colin Smith

If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more… But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain C…

Today, we are looking at the story of Cain from Genesis 4, exploring how unchecked anger led to disastrous consequences and what that can teach us today about dealing with our own feelings of resentment and anger. This week, Pastor Colin emphasises how sin can gain a foothold in our lives if left unattended, urging us to choose a different path by …

Jesus suffered, and he is called a man of sorrows. What a comfort it is to know that the Lord himself understands what it means to feel sadness and pain, and that He is with us in our sorrow.Av Colin Smith

You know you have an anger problem. But you’d rather not think about it. Where will it lead, if you fail to deal with it now?Av Colin Smith

We ourselves are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners; yet we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified. Galatians 2:15-16 One word …

This week, we launch a new series called "Deck Chairs on the Titanic." This series delves into the lives of biblical characters who faced disastrous outcomes, akin to rearranging deck chairs on a sinking ship. Today, we unpack the story of Cain and Abel, focusing on the crucial role of faith—or the lack thereof—in their offerings to God. As Pastor …