eikon
Eikōn? See Colossians 1:15 & 3:10. Eikōn is a place for those with a passion for Jesus, and a desire to be like Jesus.The books I recommended at the Men’s breakfast…
Recently, I spoke to a men’s breakfast and encouraged them to read good Christian books. As an example, I took along the following books…
Read Doctrine
"Knowing God" J.I.Packer. IVP.
A classic book that speaks of the wonder, glory and joy of knowing God.
Read Devotionally.
A call to Spiritual Reformation. D.A.Carson. Baker
A look at the priorities expressed in the prayers of Paul. Why are our prayers so different?
"You can Change" Tim Chester. IVP
Very highly recommended. A great book about Christian transformation happens through the gospel.
"Living the Cross Centred Life." C.J.Mahaney. Multnoma
Very highly recommended. A small book with a big message.
"When I don’t desire God… How to fight for joy." John Piper. Crossway.
The best book I know of on the devotional life of a Christian.
Read Old books
"Holiness" J.C.Ryle. Various and online
First published in 1887, a classic book on the nature of true holiness. Reads with surprising freshness today.
Read Christian Biography
The Journal of John Wesley. Various publishers and online.
An entertaining read and full of surprises. An edited volume would be the best choice. A fascinating introduction to one of the most significant figures in British Christian history.
Amazing Grace; The Life of John Newton. John Pollock. Lion.
John Pollock’s biographies make a great introduction to figures in Christian history.
Read for Effectiveness…
"The case for Christ" Lee Strobel, Zondervan.
Lee Strobel who was a legal editor with the Chicago Tribune looks at the credible evidence that Jesus really is the Son of God. Read for effectiveness in personal evangelism.
Sunday Morning Sermon: Jesus; Have faith in him.
An older Sermon on the same passage…
For those who wanted to catch up with Sunday morning’s sermon which did not record, here is a recording of me speaking on the same passage a couple of years ago. The basic structure is fairly similar to the message on Sunday morning.
Sunday Evening Sermon: Audience with the Almighty.
Unfortunately there is no audio from Sunday 5th July as the equipment recorded silence.
For those who are interested, the manuscript is here
Sunday Morning Sermon: Jesus confronting religion.
Unfortunately there is no audio from Sunday 5th July as the equipment recorded silence.
For those who are interested, the manuscript is here:
Give thanks to God for Belfast City Church…
According to their web site they are a worshipping community of Christ-followers committed to living out Biblical truth in a way that is authentic, creative and culturally relevant.
Their response to the horrible victimisation of a group of Romanians in Belfast is impressive, and something for which we should give thanks.
