Philip is a committed member of the congregation at St Nicholas, Stevenage. He has served as a member of the PCC and pastoral team, and by leading a home group. He occasionally leads Sunday services or preaches a sermon. He has also undertaken theological study with the Proclamation Trust.
The Christian life is a battle against sin, the world and the Devil, so how do we stand firm? By the prayer, putting on the full armour of God and by being strengthened by God.
Ephesians 3:1-13 – Paul describes his mission to the Ephesian church and outlines the mystery that in Christ Jew and Gentile will be saved.
Isaiah compares God’s people to a choice, cared-for vineyard that produces only bad grapes. God’s judgement will be swift and severe – but with God there is always grace for the repentant.
A well know passage but with a deeper meaning beyond filling stomachs with bread and fish!
Acts 20:13-38 – The gospel of Jesus is a message to be preached, a message worth suffering for, a message to be carefully preserved, and a message to be lived out.