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Why Atheism Fails to Offer a Satisfactory Response: Part III
by Jeremy Haworth on 10/21/10
If Atheism provides an unsatisfactory response when it attempts to explain life, if we are going to be rigorous and fair we must subject the Christian worldview to similar tests. No where does the Christian worldview come under more stress than when viewed through the prisim of suffering.
The dangers of overvaluing realtionships, dating, sex and marriage. Part II
by David Martin on 05/13/10
In this second part of 'With My Body I Worship You', we'll examine the equally dangerous pitfall of overvaluing realtionships, sex and marriage, and look at the alternative way to approach one of the most precious parts of life with the help of the gospel.
Possessing His Glorious Riches in Our Time Of Need
by David Martin on 05/13/10
Genuine Christian experience is not always preached, understood or indeed practiced. Especially in times of trouble, we can often collapse into thinking that God does not care or even stands against us. As always God's word brings clarity, encouragement and challenge to our experience and calls us to deeper dependence on Him.
The Reborn Identity: Alcohol
by David Martin on 04/13/10
The Christian has not only been saved by God to wait for heaven. He has been given a whole new purpose for living. In this series we'll explore how such a great salvation transforms our identities, our suffering, our longings and desires, in fact our whole lives, through the daily renewing power of God's indwelling Holy Spirit.
Why Atheism Fails to Offer a Satisfactory Response: Part II
by Jeremy Haworth on 04/13/10
The basic question of how to live a moral life without God is at the heart of atheism. Having recognised this, we can zone in on three traits that mark the core of atheism, founded as it is on the rejection of God. On account of its passionate rejection of God, atheism is tethered to a vacuum in which there is no ultimate meaning, purpose or significance...
Why Atheism Fails to Offer a Satisfactory Response: Part I
by Jeremy Haworth on 04/13/10
Where does an Atheistic worldview ultimately take you? Is Dawkins a liberator or has he enslaved people to a life sentence of emptiness. On the other hand the answers that the Christian faith presents in the face of suffering and pointless tragedy may not always be the most comfortable. Aren't Christians supposed to offer a message about love? Jeremy explores these and more in this short series.
Displaying God's Wisdom: Playing Your Part. Part III
by Jeremy Haworth on 03/24/10
Paul says that through the church God is displaying his manifold wisdom to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. In this three part series Jeremy explores this theme and offers some practical encouragement to us as we meet together.
Displaying God's Wisdom: Church based evangelism. Part II
by Jeremy Haworth on 03/24/10
Paul says that through the church God is displaying his manifold wisdom to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. In this three part series Jeremy explores this theme and offers some practical encouragement to us as we meet together.
Displaying God's Wisdom: Church and Evangelism. Part I
by Jeremy Haworth on 03/24/10
Paul says that through the church God is displaying his manifold wisdom to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. In this three part series Jeremy explores this theme and offers some practical encouragement to us as we meet together.
Praying Together
by Jeremy Haworth on 03/24/10
Prayer in the Christian life does not require a special formula, involve endless repetition, or depend on certain words. It is simply talking to the Creator of the universe as our heavenly Father. Yet some Christians find this in itself difficult. In what follows Jeremy explains the why, how and what of prayer
A Missiological Ecclesiology?
by David Martin on 03/18/10
Tim Chester of Crowded House fame recently gave a short address to churches in Dublin explaining why and how they do what they do. If you have read the book Total Church you'll know what he says is extremely provocative especially when it comes to thinking about church and mission in the world today. What follows is a commentary on what I heard...for what it is worth.
From Peter to Suzette: Some thoughts on the Holy Spirit
by David Martin on 03/16/10
The Holy Spirit is definitely at work in the world today, but what should Christians expect to see him doing? The following is a letter written from an older Christian to a younger Christian which provides some timeless truths for an age of confusion.
Losing our Religion
by David Martin on 02/19/10
Has the context for gospel growth changed over recent years? With the roar of the Celtic Tiger now firmly silenced, and the revelations concerning the sexual abuse scandals of the religious orders public property, is Ireland more or less likely to turn and be healed?
'With my body I worship you.' Part One. The dangers of undervaluing relationships, dating, sex and marriage.
by David Martin on 02/19/10
Basically when it comes to relationships, dating, marriage and sex we all are in danger of falling into two ways of thinking. Firstly we might be in danger of undervaluing these things. But the opposite is an equally grave danger too, as we might secondly overvalue them just as much...
Why listen to Jesus
by Eddie Coulter on 02/05/10
More books have been written about him than any other historical figure. He is the subject of some of the world’s greatest works of art and musical compositions. Societies have based much of their law around his teaching and his story has governed the history of western civilization. More people claim to follow his teachings than any other religious figure and each day, more and more people join his cause. He is of course, Jesus of Nazareth. But why...
What Vincent has to learn about Da Vinci
by Eddie Coulter on 02/03/10
Helpfully The Da Vinci Code raised a number of questions for people to ask about Christianity. For example did the early church regard Jesus as God and can the New Testament be trusted? In an article written in repsonse to Vincent Brown's piece in The Village Magazine, Eddie Coulter explains the answers to these questions and more.
