Sandyhills Parish Church:Reaching out to the community.

Always praying

What is the meaning of Philippians 4 4 9?

In Christ, energized by the Spirit, we rejoice in that reality. In the presence of Christ (God-with-us), we are free to throw ourselves into the struggles and issues of life with abandon, and smile. Paul's thrust in Philippians 4:4–9 is this: Christ is the One in whom we rejoice at every moment of life.

A people of prayer

Jude 1:17-25
In these verses, Jude reminds us of dangers that were predicted long ago. Those who are called, beloved in God the Father, and kept for Jesus Christ, must contend for the faith that was once for all delivered because ungodly people slip into the church and try to corrupt the faith.

What is Prayer

Acts 1:12-14 Prayer

Here the eleven remaining apostles are named. Judas Iscariot is not among them. He took his own life soon after betraying Jesus. But the remaining apostles gathered together, united even though their Lord was now gone from them. Reflection on the Power of Prayer

A New Year

What is the meaning of Romans 8 19 25?

Romans 8:19-25 offers Christians encouragement from Creation. The non-rational created order has a message for us in the context of the believer's assurance of spiritual security in Jesus Christ. The word "groan" that appears three times in this passage is also used in Acts 7:34.

Various other text in todays sermon by Sandy.

The importance of his presence

What is the meaning of Exodus 33 7 11?

This passage illustrates the contrast between Moses' closeness with the LORD and the people's broken fellowship. Moses experienced fellowship and harmony with the LORD on the basis of his faithful obedience, while the Israelites were made distant from God because of their obstinance.

All my life you have been faithful

Psalm 23 is meant to inspire calm. The Lord is personal to David, and He provides everything David needs. As the Good Shepherd, He guides David to green pastures and calm waters. All is peaceful!

Treasues for the heart

Luke2:8-20

Seeing that the shepherds were terrified, in verse 10 the angel gives them a command: “Do not be afraid.” This is perhaps easier said than done, but the shepherds offer us an example of great faith as they choose faith over fear, choosing to trust in God and continuing to follow his commands

The reason for the season

Matthew 1:18–25 tells the story of the birth of Christ from the perspective of Joseph. This man is betrothed to be married to Mary, but finds out she is pregnant. He does not realize, yet, that this child is Christ, and that she is pregnant by a miracle of the Holy Spirit.

The signs of Christmas -The swaddling cloth

Luke 2:8–21 describes shepherds who are visited by numerous angels. These beings proclaim the birth of Christ and explain where He can be found. The men follow the angels' directions and find Jesus, Joseph, and Mary just as predicted

The signs of Christmas - The virgin birth

Luke 1:26–38 
relates how a virgin learned she would miraculously bear the Son of God. The angel Gabriel comes to Mary, who is engaged to a man named Joseph. Gabriel tells Mary that she will bear a son, to be named Jesus. He will be the Promised One long awaited by the people of Israel.