Sandyhills Parish Church:Reaching out to the community.

Matthew 11:25 - 30 is the text for todays sermon. Following on by members of our congregation who have just returned from Rwanda with Comfort International. They saw God's work taking place after so much upheaval in the country.

In the gospel accounts, Jesus and three of his apostles, Peter, James, and John, go to a mountain (later referred to as the Mount of Transfiguration) to pray. On the mountaintop, Jesus begins to shine with bright rays of light. Then the Old Testament figures Moses and Elijah appear next for him and he speaks with them.  Mark 9:2-8

Today Sandy completes this three part series ‘The New creation in Christ’ over the last three weeks each Sunday has asked many questions of us as christians. This week is just as searching as we face 'The new choice'

Part two of 'The new Creation in Christ: The Cross- why did it to happen. Sandy takes us through the journey that Jesus went through to the cross and the processes that Jesus had to navigate. Thoughts on GOD the Father and the meaning that we can take from today in our lives.

Understanding Revelation

Over the next three Sunday’s Sandy takes us on a journey as christians to understand the New Creation in Christ. Scripture used this week to illustrate “Understanding Revelation’ Genesis 3:4-5, Ecclesiastes 2:11, Ezekiel 36:25-28 and Jeremiah 2:13.

The reading from Hebrews 10:23-25 reflects on what comes from a clean heart that has been transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. When we have this kind of love for God, it will overflow in every area of our lives - including our relationships.

In the right place at the right time as Jesus visits Jericho. Bartimaeus a beggar is sitting at the road side calls out to Jesus 'Son of David, have mercy on me' His faith was rewarded. 

Archie from Comfort International uses Ephesians 3:14-21 to illustrate God's love for all. Archie highlights v 20 as a way to illustrate God loves in many ways using Comfort International and the work carried out its name throughout Rwanda and beyond.

Continuation on from last weeks passage John 21:15-25. The passage reflects on Peter's denial of Jesus. The minister uses Luke 22:54-62 to illustrate the denial after Jesus is detained.

Jesus appears to seven of the disciples on the edge of Sea of Galilee. The Seven in the boat did recognise him standing on the edge but Jesus spoke to Peter. Other verses used in the sermon are Luke 22:54-62 and Mark16:7