In this post about preachers and preaching, John Chester remarks about one incredible privilege that preachers have, particularly those who are blessed to preach to congregations where they can pretty much see everyone, and who are able to be free from a manuscript long enough to observe how people are reacting to God’s Word: There …

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Song: The Love Of The Father Welcome: Call to Worship Song: This I Believe – (The Creed) Prayer Of Confession Song: Lord, Be My Vision Affirming our Faith: New City Catechism 6 Song: Worship, Honour, Glory, Blessing Bible Reading: Zechariah 6: 1-15 – Zechariah’s eighth vision, of four chariots which patrol the earth as emissaries …

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In writing that good sermons need to preached realistically, idealistically, and optimistically, Joel Beeke writes why optimism is essential. If you’re listening to a sermon tomorrow may it contain this element: A Hopeful Realism The believer also needs to hear from the pulpit the optimistic preaching of the Christian life: that one day I will …

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Song: My Lighthouse Welcome: Call to Worship Song: This I Believe – (The Creed) Prayer Of Confession Song: Rock Of Ages Affirming our Faith: New City Catechism 4 Song: Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow Bible Reading: Zechariah 4: 1-14 – Zechariah’s fifth vision is of a golden lampstand and of two olive trees, …

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