PASTOR GARY SIMONS
We commit adultery by harbouring lustful thoughts
Many people, including the teachers of the law, thought it was okay to let your mind wander about another woman, just as long as you did not act on it. However, this is not what Jesus taught.
Jesus tells us that it is our desires that are evil
In the introduction of Jesus' teaching on the Mount He informed the people that it was not impossible for them to be a part of His kingdom - they simply had to be genuine and willing to come to God and He would accept them as they were.
Churches unite to respond to island's gang violence
United for Change, a group of evangelical churches in Bermuda, will meet next Thursday to discuss how churches can work together on gang prevention.
Do good things for God's glory and not for your own
Jesus teaches us what the motive of the heart should be for doing good works. Jesus warns us to be careful not to do good things just to be recognized by people so we become proud in what we do.
FAITH STILL RELEVANT
The relevance and the effectiveness of genuine faith
Gary Simons: There are many Christians on our island giving countless hours of volunteerism in numerous sectors of our society and are truly making a difference.
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Invest in God's work and store up treasure in heaven
I am always fascinated to learn about what Jesus taught. I've come to respect and be amazed by relevancy of the Word of God to my everyday life and all I see around me.
Take care of God's business before seeing to your own
Seek first God's kingdom and His righteousness and all the temporal things will be added to you. "You can't get second things by putting them first. You can get second things only by putting first things first." - C.S. Lewis.
God gives to those who have the right heart to receive
Don't think that God wants your life to be miserable because He has not answered your prayer in the time you gave Him to answer it. Trust Him; He cares for you and wants you to know His heart.
Understanding the true nature of God the Father
In a day and age where Christianity has been tainted by rituals and legalism, the heart of God - who God is - tends to get lost.
Choose the 'road of life' less travelled
"Even though life 2,000 years ago seems so much less complicated than today, people still had questions about living. They still had choices to make regarding which direction they should take, as opportunities presented themselves."
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Will you be 'wise' and seek out the King this Christmas?
What response will have towards Jesus this season? Are you opposing the things of Christ, or are you simply but dangerously ignoring Him? Remember, He was born to die for us.
Give your body over to God
Gary Simons: Instead of trying to figure out life on your own, have another look at God's mercy, grace and love for you, and you will run to him and say "God take my life, take my body, it is the least I can do in light of all you …
Salt will preserve Bermuda and light will show the way
Gary Simons: With the present outbreak of violence in the gang culture, we cannot ignore the fact that we need sudden and drastic change... To see this change take place in our nation, we cannot point the finger without being willing to roll up our sleeves and get busy by …
We need to mentor, guide and encourage our youth
Gary Simons: Let's come forward and help our youth by mentoring them, guiding them, encouraging them to sharpen their discernment and to make better choices for themselves and their families.
Be a man, be a father and fulfill God's mission for you
Gary Simons: We see a lack of men taking responsibility for their children, in leadership in our society, as well as for their own lives.
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