Reforming Wonder

As believers we find our confidence in the covering that Christ provides which is illustrated as a 'robe of righteousness' by the prophet Isaiah in chapter 61 of his book.  This is the theme hymn writer Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf beautifully expands on in his hymn 'Jesus Thy blood and righteousness'.  Join us as we reflect for a short while with Rev David Brown on these uplifting lyrics.

The Gospel of Matthew records a question which is often voiced - what is the most important thing to do?  Jesus' response to this was maybe unexpected, certainly by the Pharisees, as it was not a thing to do but instead a change of perspective.  We are called to a life filled with love for God and our neighbour.  Join us as we discuss these great commandments to love with the Rev David Brown.

The hymn 'From whence this fear and unbelief' was aptly titled 'Faith Reviving' by Augustus Toplady.  As human beings, limited by our fallen nature, we struggle to fully comprehend and understand the cross work of Christ.  And yet, even as we may question it and wonder - it is our faith that revives us - Jesus died for me!  
Join us as we reflect on these words with Rev Patrick Baker.

The Lord's final command to His church was "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature", yet sharing our faith in public can be difficult.  What does it look like, how should we behave and what do we focus on in conversation?  Join us as we chat about street evangelism with Rev Patrick Baker.

Going from a life of great sin in the slave trade, to one of great grace ministering to his congregation, John Newton published 'Faith's Review and Expectation' - a poem of testimony illustrating David's realisation of his sin in 1 Chronicles 17.  This became known as 'Amazing Grace' and has gone on to inspire many people the world over, estimated to be performed 10 million times annually.  Join us as we sit down with the Rev Gary Goodes and meditate on these popular lyrics.

Having grown up with a secular world view, the Rev Gary Goodes had never given God a second thought - until one simple question challenged him to dig a little deeper.  Yet, it isn't his musings or any clever arguments that changed his mind - it was simply the cross.  Join us as we chat about God's saving grace in his life.

The lyrics for 'Jesus The Name High Over All' are adapted from some stanzas titled by Charles Wesley 'After Preaching'.  Written in an era of great revival and evangelistic ministry, the words were intended to capture the messages of the time as preached by men like George Whitefield and John Wesley.  Join the Rev Peter McIntyre as we look at this hymn, and it's historical setting, together.

Probably one of the most famous Christians to have ever lived, Patrick has touched the lives of countless believers with his confessions, "I, Patrick, a sinner".  Yet how was he received in his own century, who stepped up to fill his shoes once the Lord had taken him home, and how did one man's testimony go on to touch most of western Christianity?  Join us as we discuss the legacy of Patrick, and the impact of the early Irish Christianity, with Rev Peter McIntyre.

One of the greatest gifts of the reformation was the re-introduction of congregational hymn singing.  For this, the Lord raised men like Gerhardt to write hymns which stand the test of time, hymns which imparted to Christ's flock great truths such as the steadfastness of Christ, His protecting comfort and our great joy in Him.  Join us as we reflect on 'A Rock that stands forever' with Rev Stephen Pollock.

One of the distinctives of Christian worship should be the centrality of the preached word.  Every week God's family meets, but what are we listening for?  And how are we to respond?  Join us as we discuss 'Preaching Christ' with Dr Stephen Pollock.