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From Checklists to Changed Hearts
In our exhortation this week, Colin brought our attention to the daily Bible readings on the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus sits on a hillside near Capernaum and speaks directly to his disciples — and to disciples in every generation. Seeing the crowds, “he went up into a mountain… and taught them, saying, ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit’” (Matthew 5:1–3). From the very beginning, Jesus makes it clear that this message is about the heart. Israel at the time was spiritually
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Jan 52 min read


The Gospel of the Grace of God
In this week’s exhortation, Gary acknowledged the distressing events of recent days, particularly their impact on the Jewish community, and briefly reflected on the continuing testimony of Scripture seen in the Feast of Dedication. He noted that Jesus himself attended this feast and declared himself to be the true light of the world, reinforcing the enduring truth of God’s purpose. The exhortation then turned to the central theme of grace, drawing attention to the richness o
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Dec 22, 20252 min read


Clear Vision and Active Faith
In this Sunday's exhortation, Mark focussed on Peter’s words in 2 Peter chapter 1, using physical eyesight as a way of explaining spiritual vision. Drawing on his experience of an eye examination, he explained how spiritual blindness could develop slowly, clouding our ability to see clearly what God asked of us. Mark explained that Peter described those who lacked spiritual growth as being both blind and short-sighted, having forgotten the great gift they had received through
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Dec 15, 20251 min read


Where Does Our True Citizenship Lie?
On Sunday, Harri spoke about our true citizenship and how Scripture calls us to see ourselves first as citizens of God’s future kingdom rather than of any earthly nation. He opened with Paul’s words in Philippians 3:20: “For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ.” This set the foundation for understanding where our true identity lies. A question about our heavenly passport Harri asked us to imagine what it would b
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Dec 9, 20252 min read


Welcome to Our Sunday Snapshot
Every week, our church community gathers to hear messages that inspire, challenge, and encourage us in our faith journey. These exhortations are rich with wisdom, practical guidance, and spiritual insight that help us grow closer to God and live out our beliefs in everyday life. This blog is created to bring those powerful messages to you in a clear, accessible format, so you can reflect on them anytime during the week. Whether you missed a Sunday service or want to revisit a
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Dec 3, 20252 min read
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