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Why Bethlehem?
by Rob Mason on Dec.15, 2011, under Pastor's News
Have you ever wondered why Jesus was born in Bethlehem? Why not in Jerusalem, the capital of Judaism, Athens the capital of philosophy or Rome, the capital of the Roman Empire. Bethlehem is a small r... [more...]
Comments Off more...The Incarnation 3
by Rob Mason on Dec.08, 2011, under Pastor's News
After Jesus’ glorious ascension the church was called to live an incarnational life; i.e. live like Jesus. Today we are the manifest presence of Jesus on the earth. Jesus said, “You are the salt ... [more...]
Comments Off more...The Incarnation 2
by Rob Mason on Dec.07, 2011, under Pastor's News
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. One of the implications of Jesus’ incarnation is that He (God) knows what it's like to be hungry (Mt 4:2); thirsty (Jn 4:6-7); weary (Mt 8:24); ... [more...]
1 Comment more...The Incarnation
by Rob Mason on Dec.06, 2011, under Pastor's News
“So the Word became human and lived here on earth among us.” (NLT)“The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood.” (TM) These words would have to be the most profou... [more...]
1 Comment more...Christmas Reflections – preparation 3
by Rob Mason on Dec.03, 2011, under Pastor's News
As we approach Christmas 2011 we also have an amazing opportunity to allow the love of God (what we have experienced through meditation) to overflow to others. Meditation and ministry go hand in hand ... [more...]
Comments Off more...Christmas reflections – preparation 2
by Rob Mason on Nov.30, 2011, under Pastor's News
As we prepare our hearts for Christmas 2011, we desperately need extended times to withdraw from society (meditation) and strategic times to actively engage in society (ministry). One of the ways w... [more...]
Comments Off more...Christmas reflections – preparation
by Rob Mason on Nov.29, 2011, under Pastor's News
We can all appreciate the importance of good and thorough preparation. For example, if you have ever painted a house you will know the need for hours of necessary preparation before you can even start... [more...]
Comments Off more...What is worship 2
by Rob Mason on Nov.21, 2011, under Pastor's News
Worship is surrender “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God - this is your spiritual act of worship.” ... [more...]
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by Rob Mason on Nov.20, 2011, under Pastor's News
Worship is an invitation The drama of our age is the Father is seeking worshippers – “…for the Father is seeking such to worship Him.” (John 4:23, NKJV) The worship invitation is gra... [more...]
1 Comment more...Is it God?
by Rob Mason on Nov.19, 2011, under Pastor's News
What is most valuable to me? What do I hold to be most irreplaceable? What would I be lost without? What do I think of with most intensity in the long stretches of my thought? What is my incen... [more...]
1 Comment more...Abiding and anointing
by Rob Mason on Nov.15, 2011, under Pastor's News
“But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you...” (1 Jn 2:27 NKJV) Every Christian is anointed, but not every Christian operates fully in the anointing they have received. ... [more...]
3 Comments more...Power of the anointing
by Rob Mason on Nov.14, 2011, under Pastor's News
If you’re an artist, the anointing empowers you to paint to the glory of God beyond your natural ability. If you’re an athlete, the anointing empowers you to run to the glory of God beyond your n... [more...]
2 Comments more...Pray in the Holy Spirit
by Rob Mason on Nov.13, 2011, under Pastor's News
“But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit.” (Jude 20) How do you build up your most holy faith? What does it mean to "pray in the Holy Spi... [more...]
1 Comment more...Anointing
by Rob Mason on Nov.12, 2011, under Pastor's News
“The anointing is a spiritual force that is released and accompanied by the Holy Spirit.” (Ps Dean Sweetman, C3 Atlanta USA) In other words the anointing is the X factor - the supernatural influe... [more...]
Comments Off more...Revival
by Rob Mason on Nov.11, 2011, under Pastor's News
A. W. Tozer said, “As long as we are content to live without revival, we will.” What a confronting and challenging quotes. I want to grow and live a Spirit filled life. I want to walk in holines... [more...]
1 Comment more...Full of the Holy Spirit
by Rob Mason on Nov.10, 2011, under Pastor's News
The First Century church recognised Stephen was a man “full of faith and of the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 6:5) What does a person full of the Holy Spirit look like? Let us walk in the fullness we hav... [more...]
Comments Off more...Fire
by Rob Mason on Nov.06, 2011, under Pastor's News
“Today’s fire is tomorrow’s ashes.” (Unknown) How do you keep the fire of the Holy Spirit burning within you?
Comments Off more...Baptism of the Holy Spirit
by Rob Mason on Nov.05, 2011, under Pastor's News
“Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” ... [more...]
Comments Off more...Warnings
by Rob Mason on Nov.04, 2011, under Pastor's News
The Holy Spirit is a Person and not an impersonal force. Therefore we're exhorted not to - grieve the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:30) quench the Holy Spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:19) blaspheme agains... [more...]
1 Comment more...Who is the Holy Spirit?
by Rob Mason on Nov.03, 2011, under Pastor's News
What can you learn about the person and work of Holy Spirit from the following passages - Luke 4 John 15-16 Acts 1-5 Romans 8
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