Simplicity and solitude
Spiritual disciplines
November 13, 2022 • Ps Bruce McCleland • Ecclesiastes 7:29, Ecclesiastes 12:13, Matthew 6:19–21
Submission
November 6, 2022 • submission • Psalm 127:1, Proverbs 16
Life does not seem to wait for anyone. We are constantly pressured to declare our next steps and future plans. Other times we just love our own plans and ideas and are convinced they are correct. However, God tests our hearts. We can make all the plans we want; ultimately, He is the one who will direct our steps. That is why it is so important that we submit to Him. In this message Pastor Bruce McCleland lists the questions we need to ask about our plans: Do they honour God’s will? Do they acknowledge His timing? Who do they glorify? Pastor Bruce explains how good submission to God encourages, equips and empowers us.
Service
October 30, 2022 • Megan McCleland • Luke 22:7, John 13:1–17, Luke 14:12–14
Jesus washed His disciples’ feet even though He was their teacher. What a selfless act of love and service! How many of us would go out of our way to serve others in this way? To deny ourselves and give freely, especially in today’s culture of “I'll only do for you what you’ll do for me”. In this message, Pastor Megan McCleland delves into the spiritual discipline of service which involves the willful laying down of one’s time, talent and treasure for the benefit of another by God's grace. She looks at what a lack of service can lead to, and at the blessings that result from when our hearts are right and we serve others as we become mature believers.