Just Another Melodic Monday - Joy has dawned

Christmas is coming!  So, I thought it was time to start sharing some Christmas songs and hymns on the Melodic Monday blog post, not only for you to enjoy listening to but also to consider sharing with your church if the song is new to you.

This is "Joy has dawned" by Keith and Kristyn Getty from their album "Joy: An Irish Christmas".

A Midweek Message - The Armour of God (Ephesians 6)

We're approaching the end of the letter to the Christians in Ephesus, and the Apostle Paul encourages them to rely on the Lord's strength in order to stand against spiritual opposition to the gospel. Where do we find this strength? Paul describes it as God's armour and tells us how to wear each part.

Just Another Melodic Monday - Yield Not To Temptation

Wow - I haven't heard this hymn in a long time!  "Yield not to temptation" is a hymn that calls us to obedience to and reliance upon Jesus Christ.  It was written by Horatio Palmer in the nineteenth century and is performed here by Hasan Green.

Just Another Melodic Monday - Abide With Me

Having taught about "the armour of God" from Ephesians 6 on Remembrance Sunday, it seems right to share a hymn today that reminds us of the faithfulness of the Lord and the security we find only in Him.  "Abide with me" was written in 1847 by Henry Francis Lyte but this version, performed by Ross Martin and David Niemi, features the updated tune by Indelible Grace.

1. I need Thy presence every passing hour;
   What but Thy grace can foil the tempter’s power?
   Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be?
   Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.

A Midweek Message - Submission and Sacrifice (Ephesians 5)

In this message, we continue to examine the topic of marriage from Ephesians chapter 5, looking at the roles of the wife and the husband, and how they are to reflect the relationship between Christ and the church.

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Just Another Melodic Monday - Ten Thousand Reasons

Last Saturday, we celebrated as we baptised three people, including one of my sons, Ethan.  He chose this song for us to sing during the service: "Ten Thousand Reasons" by Matt Redman, performed here by David Wesley.