The King Is Crowned
It’s all been leading here. A strange journey to a strange enthronement. The death-machine does its best to put out the light of the world. But that cross becomes a throne! It’s the old story that’s not just for Easter!
It’s all been leading here. A strange journey to a strange enthronement. The death-machine does its best to put out the light of the world. But that cross becomes a throne! It’s the old story that’s not just for Easter!
Following Jesus is not about trying harder to be ‘good’. It’s not about being frigid or rigid or self-righteous or self-condemning. It’s about being so aware of the presence of God residing in your life by the Holy Spirit that the whole world seems like an adventure playground you can enjoy with God as you follow Jesus.
Details of what’s going on at Salford Elim Church over the next few weeks, and also further into 2024, along with some other useful links…
Sometimes it feels like you are the only person sitting in the church with doubts. The next thought is to accuse yourself of being a hypocrite. The next move is to stop coming. Here’s the truth: you’re not the only one. You’re not a hypocrite and you shouldn’t leave. Doubt can be the gateway to deeper understanding.
They know what we want. We are bombarded by ads that are personalised. They all offer a better life, better stuff, better experiences. And the advertising world is right. We do want life to be better. We are tired of what we have been offered so far.
Jesus points the way to this blessed life. It’s remarkably simple to understand.
And extremely hard to do.
Are you ready to explore?
Jesus was such an attractive teacher. He drew all sorts of people to himself: the clever ones, the sophisticated ones and the desperate ones.
What he asks of those who want to follow him is to lay aside their fear of what people might think of them and be courageous enough to follow a totally different path through life.
What does a successful life look like?
Is it when everyone praises you – as long as you are doing what they want?
Or is it about everyday acts of consistent service and courageous acts that change things?
Explore with us what Jesus thought was important and the difference it can make for us.
Details of what’s going on at Salford Elim Church over the next few weeks, and also further into 2024, along with some other useful links…
Jesus is the Resurrection.
Let’s explore the themes of grief, loss and hope in John chapter 11.
Jesus makes us choose and gives us questions to ask ourselves. Are we willing to make a choice? Are we willing to make a stand?
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