Published on Sun 8th May 2011
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In her chart-topping hit, "ET," Katy Perry sings about longing for the "transcendental, supernatural" love of an alien being. Believe it or not, she's simply expressing a longing that lies deep within all human beings. The problem is that we idolize romantic relationships in a desperate attempt to satisfy that longing, producing devastating results. John 4:1-26 explores the destructive nature of this attractive idol, and how Christ is the "alien being" whose love we really long for and whose power can free us from all our idols.
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Sun 24th Jan 2010
By Vanden Brink, Paul
In Hebrews 2:5-18, the author encourages the congregation to persevere in the faith by holding up Jesus as the hero we all want to be -- the true man crowned with glory and honour.
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Sun 31st Jan 2010
By Vanden Brink, Paul
We continue our study of the book of Hebrews, focussing on chapter 3:1-6, where the author compares Jesus to the greatest hero of the Old Testament: Moses.
Sun 7th Feb 2010
By Vanden Brink, Paul
Why must Christians work hard to persevere in the faith? Because if they do not, according to Hebrews 3:7-19, they may never enter God's eternal rest.
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Sun 7th Feb 2010
By Vanden Brink, Paul
Colossians 2:13-15 says that Christ "disarmed the powers and authorities...triumphing over them by the cross." What does this mean for the Christian? We'll find out.
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Sun 14th Feb 2010
By Vanden Brink, Paul
What you think about death will have a profound effect on how you live life.