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The return of Jesus is the central hope of the New Testament, but many Christians today are tempted to focus on the here-and-now. Maybe we judge God’s love for us according to how our life is currently going, maybe we invest our best time and energies in things that will only last for this life. It’s important that we have our focus and hope in the right place, and know how to live in eager and faithful expectation of Jesus’s return and the life to come.
The Ascension07/04/2024 | Dan Hudson Our starting point for this series looking at the return of Jesus is to study the Ascension. The Ascension isn’t simply the end point for Jesus’ earthly ministry, but the start of His heavenly ministry on behalf of His people. To download, right click here and use 'Save Link As...' |
The Return of Jesus14/04/2024 | Luke Davydaitis The return of Jesus was the central hope of the New Testament Christians, but this is often not the case in churches today. Luke explores why this is the case, and how we can have a better understanding of what is going to happen, when it’s going to happen, and why it is such good news. To download, right click here and use 'Save Link As...' |
Jesus and the Day of Judgment21/04/2024 | Dan Hudson When Jesus returns, there will be a day of reckoning. He will judge all the people of the Earth. This message studies the reality, finality, personality, visibility, and universality of that judgement, and how we find safety on that day: Jesus. To download, right click here and use 'Save Link As...' |
Heaven and What Happens to Us When We Die28/04/2024 | Luke Davydaitis The future for believers is very bright, far better than now. Luke shows us what is going to happen to every follower of Jesus after they die, and encourages us to make this the focus of our hope. To download, right click here and use 'Save Link As...' |
Laying Up Treasures in Heaven05/05/2024 | Colin Gault Laying up treasures for ourselves in heaven is something Jesus clearly tells us to do. Colin looks at what this means, why this really matters, and how we might approach doing it. To download, right click here and use 'Save Link As...' |
Eternal Perspective12/05/2024 | Chris Rawson The New Testament insists that believers must live with an eternal perspective. This gives us purpose and perseverance, and transforms how we relate to possessions and people. To download, right click here and use 'Save Link As...' |
Praying That We'll Be Ready26/05/2024 | Luke Davydaitis Paul’s prayer for the Romans is a good way to conclude this preaching series, with its promises of joy, peace, and the Holy Spirit for those who are hoping in Him. To download, right click here and use 'Save Link As...' |