Author: Sarah
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Mercy
By Ron. v. Leerdam Brothers & sisters in our Lord Jesus Christ,In the beginning, God said, “It is not good that man is alone.” It is not God’s intention or design that we are an island. In the beatitudes Jesus – the master teacher, sent by God – outlines the nature of the new kingdom.…
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Hungering for righteousness
Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Brothers & sisters in our Lord Jesus Christ, Every person has a deep hunger and thirst. First there is the desire for the needs of the body. Most people will do nearly anything to sate the pangs of hunger –…
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Blessed are the Meek
By Ron. v. Leerdam Brothers & sisters in our Lord Jesus Christ,True blessing is found by having a personal relationship with Father God through His Son Jesus Christ by the enabling work of the Holy Spirit. When God reveals His grace, mercy, and freely bestows His love on people, they have a blessing or happiness…
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‘Blessed to be a blessing’
By Ron v. LeerdamScripture Reading Psalm 62 Lord’s Day 50 Brothers and sisters in our Lord Jesus Christ,I love fishing! Particularly in a boat because you are able to move around trying to find where the fish are biting.I often like to say, ‘They call it fishing, not catching.’Some 10 years ago I was invited…
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The Jewel of Poverty
By Ron v. Leerdam Brothers & sisters in our Lord Jesus Christ,This morning we consider the first of the ‘Beatitudes’. Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. He said: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is…
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When God says ‘WAIT’
Oh how hard it is when you desperately desire something and God says wait. Psalm 27:14 “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” (ESV)” Sometimes years go by before the Lord says that we can have what we have been desperately asking for. Abraham and Sarah were…
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Praying for God’s will to be done
By Ron v. Leerdam Brothers and sisters in our Lord Jesus Christ,How appropriate that on this first Sunday of Lent we are considering what it means to pray the 3rd petition of the Lord’s Prayer – ‘Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.’ What we call, ‘the Lord’s Prayer’ is more…
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The meaning behind ‘Your Kingdom Come’
By Ron. v. Leerdam The prince of this world, the evil one is seeking to extend his rule through terror and misinformation. We can think of the false religions of our day and age who oppose the one true living God.What are our children being taught at school?What does the media promote?What do the powers…
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The Psalms
But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds. Psalm 73:28 Sometimes we ask ourselves, Who am I?Where do I fit into this world?What am I here for?Every one of us is unique.There is no-one who is exactly the same as you…
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All of us are called to be praying that Father God is honoured
By Ron v. Leerdam Brothers and sisters in our Lord Jesus Christ,We live in a beautiful world of which our creator God, the one with all power, wisdom and knowledge said, “It is very good.”But today we switch on the news and what do we see?Things are not so good! We consider our lives, and…
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