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Reflections on the Scandal – Chapter 3: The Strange Triumph of a Slaughtered Lamb

Make no mistake about it, in chapter 3 of Scandalous, D.A. Carson means serious business. A sensible rule of thumb is that when you notice a chapter has the term “slaughtered lamb” in the title, you should prepare yourself for a serious read. Seriously. Ok – I’ve used the term “serious” more times in this…
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Reflections on the Scandal – Chapter 2: The Centre of the Whole Bible

I am constantly amazed by the fact that no matter how many times I read the accounts of the cross or a new book on the subject of the cross, God continues to reveal more of Himself to me. As someone who has been a Christian for a number of years I know I can…
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Reflections on the Scandal – Chapter 1: The Ironies of the Cross

Irony is what separates us from the animals (and the Americans). Okay, there may be a few other things too, but I love irony. It’s why I chuckled with glee when the unfortunately timed photo to the right was released following protests in London. It’s also why I was eager to begin reading the first…
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Reflections on the Scandal

Palm Sunday marked the beginning of Holy Week; the week leading up to Good Friday (when we remember Christ’s death on the cross), and Easter Sunday (when we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection and victory over sin and death). This year, to guide our thoughts and meditations in the build up to Easter, a number of friends…
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Sermon Notes: Ephesians 2:8-9 – Grace

These are the notes of the sermon preached by Andy Evans on the morning of the 17 January 2010. Click here to download or stream the sermon audio. Ephesians 2:1-10 1 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince…
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Sermon Notes: Ephesians 2:4-7 – Alive

These are the notes of the sermon preached by Andy Evans on the morning of the 10 January 2010. Click here to download or stream the sermon audio. Ephesians 2:1-10 1 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince…
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Sermon Notes: Ephesians 2:1-3 – Dead

These are the notes of the sermon preached by Andy Evans on the morning of the 3 January 2010. Click here to download or stream the sermon audio. Ephesians 2:1-10 1 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince…
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Jesus the Destroyer

As possibly the clumsiest person alive, I have destroyed many things in my (arguably) short time upon this earth; my Mum’s favourite glass horse from Venice’s finest glass blowers; The interior of my family’s Citroen 2CV Dolly with the help of a stomach bug, numerous Kraft cheese slices and a carton of apple juice; The…
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Sermon Notes: Christ Came… In the Fullness of Time (Galatians 4:4-5)

These are the notes of the sermon preached by Andy Evans on the morning of the 22 November 2009. Click here to download or stream the sermon audio. Galatians 4:4-5 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were…
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Sermon Notes: Ephesians 1:15-23, Part 3 – The Fullness of Him

These are the notes of a sermon preached by Andy Evans on the morning of the 8 November 2009 at Firwood Church. Click here to stream or download the sermon audio Ephesians 1:15-23 15For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, 16I…
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