Category Archives: Gospel

Is “being Jesus” to others enough?

Posted on 23/05/2012 by

I have been preaching through Mark in the Sunday evenings here at Howick Baptist Church. Recently I was in Mark 6, “Jesus Rejected at Nazareth.” This reminded me of a conversation and blog post from several years ago – “Drawing … Continue reading →

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Marriage is to be between one man and one woman

Posted on 17/05/2012 by

It is amazing how something rather simple can be made messy and complicated. Take one’s desktop (the literal one in your office, or the pixelated one on your computer). This is a rather simple devise, yet for many it can … Continue reading →

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STAND 2012 Announcement

Posted on 19/04/2012 by

STAND 2012 Announcement What you need to know about STAND 2012: What: STAND for the Gospel 2012 Bible Conference On: Go with the Gospel: Exploring the Mission of Christ & His Church in the World Who: Conrad Mbewe and other speakers When: 12-14 … Continue reading →

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Resurrection Resources

Posted on 04/04/2012 by

In preparation for my sermon this Sunday AM, Easter Morning, at Howick Baptist Church, I have gathered the following items which may prove helpful to others. “Resurrection: Jesus Christ was Raised from the Dead” by J.I. Packer. “The Resurrection of … Continue reading →

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Our Wedding – 8 January 2000

Posted on 24/12/2011 by

On the 8th of January we will celebrate 12 years of marriage. Twelve years… In that time: I had only completed my 1st semester of seminary when we were married. (We met at the beginning of that semester.) I completed … Continue reading →

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Handel’s Messiah at Auckland’s Town Hall

Posted on 13/12/2011 by

Last week William Chong let us in on a great piece of Auckland news – The Auckland Choral perform Handel’s Messiah every year in the Town Hall! We just had to go. The church where Mandy & I were married … Continue reading →

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Marriage Seminar – Howick Baptist Church – 2 December 2011

Posted on 18/11/2011 by

We will be holding a Marriage Seminar at Howick Baptist Church from 6-9pm on 3 December. All are welcome.

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Advent Calendar – A Modified Approach – Holiday Reading

Posted on 17/11/2011 by

We started following a modified approach to Advent Readings as a family several years ago. We basically start on December 1st rather than the traditional “4th Sunday before Christmas.” Here is the schedule we seek to follow: In addition to … Continue reading →

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Resources for Reformation Day

Posted on 28/10/2011 by

This evening, I will be participating in the Auckland Reformation Celebration, speaking on Sola Scriptura. The 31st of October for some is Halloween, for most Christians it is just another day. However, for many Christians around the world who understand Church History, … Continue reading →

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The Use of Images in Worship

Posted on 21/10/2011 by

Over the past few days I have seen a link to this video by several Christians on FaceBook. Not just a link, but with the Tagline of “Everyone who can breathe needs to watch this.” “Everyone who can breathe needs … Continue reading →

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