Amanda preached on the garden of Eden outlining the fall from grace of Adam and Eve. She asked us the question “How are we tempted, how are we influenced?”
She quoted a Christian rapper who’s lyrics talk about forced to put on a mask to get through the day.
We need to stand up for what we believe to be right. We should not bow down to external pressure from our employers or from influencers. The serpent was the earliest wrong influencer, twisting words and omitting the key message. “Don’t touch the tree in the middle, the tree of life”
Amanda recounted the situation where she sold a car, and then passed the money to the church. there was a moment of temptation to keep the money but the promise needed to be kept.
Amanda outlined that we need to tell people when we are struggling. Sometime temptation to cover up something can be compelling but reaching out gets help from teachers, or from others around us.
Matty had outlined the parable of the prodigal son earlier in the service. Amanda used the example of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, saying that even though his brother the King has been adamant that the law has to follow it’s proper course, she is also sure the King will be praying for his brother and all those affected.
Social media has a lot influence.. But different countries are starting to realise that young people need protection from false information, from manipulation and lack of protection from accessing inappropriate materials.
How can we resist these temptations? How do we protect our young people? \how do we use Scripture in an appropriate way?
Matthew 24:24 warns against false prophets. We need to test everything. Terry had given an example of AI offering something as an absolute fact, and it was only when the finding were challenged that AI admitted it had mixed up the records of 3 different people.
Similarly 2 Timothy 3 !:5 warns of terrible times in the last days.
Remember god forgives us and rewards us through his resurrection power.
Are you refreshed?
As we reflect on our week of fasting and prayer, we think about what God has done in the lives of family and friends.
Conversations before bed leave a changing impression on an atheist.
Conversations around a dining table help provide an insight into how the Kumi project may grow and develop.
Whoever we encounter is someone Jesus has put in front of us for a reason. Do we have the faith to step out and follow God’s plans?
How is God moving in your lives?
Are you following His instructions?
Breaking our fast.
After a week of fasting it’s time to celebrate.
The hall is set up and the food is being served
Alpha is coming to West View Baptist Church
Do you fancy meeting new people and exploring the Christian faith together?
Alpha is for the curious.
There’s no judgement.
There’s no pressure.
Each session looks at a big question of life, faith and purpose.
Come along, have a chat, see what you think.
First session is 18 March starting at 6pm
Have you been in recently?
We’ve seen quite a number of changes over the last year. Our church family continues to grow with something like a half dozen languages used by folks who visit our church. Our Young Church has gone from strength to strength and often when the church splits for the adult and Young Church sessions, the adults are the smaller group.
Wednesday mornings sees our regular Welcome to the Well session from 10 until 12. A time for coffee snacks and chat, talking about all sorts of things and sharing hobbies and interests. Call in and see us.