The doctrine of divine healing is both controversial and polarising. Some Christian groups believe that it is always God’s will to heal. Other groups state that the miraculous ability to heal was only given to the apostles, and that after their passing, healing gifts were withdrawn from the Church. Between the two extremes are a host of divergent views and perspectives.

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The Christian life is lived on a battlefield. What we find to be true – from personal experience and the testimony of Scripture – is that our life is one of continual conflict with unseen powers of wickedness arrayed in the heavenlies. These powers manifest through entities aligned to the kingdom of darkness – whose objective is our defeat and our demise.

In the west over 70 per cent of Christian young people who go on to higher education and university do not return to church. What is taught about origins and evolution and life is one of the reasons for this.

We would look at the scientific and social and spiritual effects of what is taught about creation  and evolution and how it has affected our young people and the way we think.

In more recent years, the topic of “prophets” and “prophecy” has been hotly debated in the Church, especially following the volume of prophetic words spoken into issues as diverse as the coronavirus pandemic, the US elections, and natural disasters. When prophecy fails to bring about all it promises, it leaves those holding onto it confused and asking, “Why did the prophet get it wrong?” In reality, all any of us can do at that stage is to speculate.

The issue of “discernment” is one of vital importance to the Christian life –given the range of competing voices spoken both inside and outside the Church. What has made this all the more urgent, is the ease with which we can access any number of sermons and teachings online. But how would we know whether these are ‘spiritually safe’ or not?

Mood swings happen to normal people. They are common in persons with certain personality disorder and those with neurological conditions, for example a stroke. In this talk we will focus on Bipolar Disorder. This is a fascinating condition characterised by roller coaster highs and lows in mood and its accompanying behavioural changes.  Discover why this condition could be easily misdiagnosed and undetected for years.

The topic of money and finances reaches into every area of our lives – touching the core of who we are and what we believe. The implications of our belief towards money – whether good or bad – impact us at a heart level. For as Jesus says, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

While the world promotes the idea of gaining as much money as we can, and enjoying life to the fullest, the Bible presents to us a very different approach to living. It also teaches that if we have prospered in God, “to whom much is given, much will be required.”

People’s values; their morality, as well as their assumptions about life and themselves are all driven to a large extent by the values of modern culture. Imbedded in modern culture is the idea that truth is what’s true for you. There can therefore be no moral absolutes, since truth cannot be fully understood or known.

The ‘New Age Movement’ is used to describe the alternative spiritual subculture that exists in society, whose interest is in things such as meditation, channelling, reincarnation, crystals, psychic experience, holistic health, environmentalism, UFO fascination, earth mysteries, and crop circles. From this movement has sprung diverse literature on new forms of spirituality, music, holistic medicines, as well as crafts and healing practices.

Our world is under siege by a pandemic much worse than the coronavirus, known as “pornography.” This ‘virus’ is transmitted via cyberspace and crosses every demographic. It has the ability to overthrow even the strongest among us—men and women alike.

As we journey through life, the challenges we face often evolve. For older adults, maintaining mental well-being becomes increasingly important, yet it can also become more complex. In this talk, we will explore the intricacies of coping with psychological and physical changes that take place as we age. Learn about taking care of your physical, mental and spiritual health.

An adult makes about 35,000 conscious decisions each day. Some of these are what we would call mundane, such as what to wear to work or where to park our car. Other decisions over the course of our lives, however, are much more significance. These include things such as where to live, what career to undertake, and who to marry. Obviously these kinds of decisions will have serious implications for us.

Schizophrenia, the dreaded term which conjures visions of madness and insanity, is one of the most severe, stigmatised and misunderstood forms of mental illness known to mankind. For many years the condition has been cloaked in myth and mystery.

Music is so much a part of our lives. We are constantly exposed to its influences on a daily basis. Loud beats, clever melodies, catchy lyrics, all draw us into its arena and reinforce what behaviourists have always known: music is powerful. Its influence has a profound effect—to impact hearts and minds—whether for good or for bad.

What happens to a person who’s been offended against by another in a deep and harmful way? We know that God’s children, we’re commanded to forgive our transgressors. Yet mustering the courage to forgive can be like walking on broken glass. It remains one of the hardest things to do!

What makes a study of First Corinthians of such importance for believers today – is the way in which the Apostle Paul who wrote it – addresses the same problems that plague our modern churches. Some of the issues Paul targets in his epistle include sexual immorality, moral laxness, and lawsuits among believers.

What makes a study of First Corinthians of such importance for believers today – is the way in which the Apostle Paul who wrote it – addresses the same problems that plague our modern churches. One of the issues Paul targets in his epistle is one of division among believers.

The promise to all in Christ is one of freedom and abundant life. And yet, many believers fail to experience this. Instead of victory, their walk with God is one of ongoing frustration and defeat.

The Bible states that in Christ we have become a “new creation,” and that God has made provision for the healing of our body, soul, and spirit through the work of the cross.

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Record numbers of divorce and remarriage, along with all kinds of sexual compromise plague the modern Church. Sadly, the rates of divorce and remarriage among Christians practically mirror those outside the family of faith.

A healthy church is one where people are growing spiritually and are fed and nurtured through each season of life. Though a sad reality in many churches is how many feel overlooked, neglected, and left to struggle. Pastors are often expected to shoulder the burden of every need and concern of their congregations. However, caring for God’s people was never meant to be the exclusive role of trained pastors, but a corporate responsibility. Only when “pastoral care” is practiced in our ministries will people in our congregations feel truly loved.

The doctrine of divine healing is both controversial and polarising. Some Christian groups believe that it is always God’s will to heal. Other groups state that the miraculous ability to heal was only given to the apostles, and that after their passing, healing gifts were withdrawn from the Church. Between the two extremes are a host of divergent views and perspectives.

The Christian life is lived on a battlefield. What we find to be true – from personal experience and the testimony of Scripture – is that our life is one of continual conflict with unseen powers of wickedness arrayed in the heavenlies. These powers manifest through entities aligned to the kingdom of darkness – whose objective is our defeat and our demise.

For many Christians, the quest for a deeper, more meaningful relationship with God can be a frustrating one. New commitments to pray and read the Bible more are often short-lived – the result of time constraints, unrelenting distractions, and an inner restlessness.

Since ancient times, dreams have been a vehicle of divine communication. The Bible highlights how God spoke to individuals through dreams in order to: bring assurance of His presence and purpose amidst difficulties; impart warning;

The difference between a Christian who does something great with their life and one who doesn’t is whether their life is propelled by ‘prophetic vision.’ When we know God’s unique purpose for our life, and when an image of His potential for us burns deep into our heart, then we’ll live for something bigger than ourselves.