Author Archives: Tree of Life Church

The Authority of the Believer (part 1 – The Authority is For All)

Today I am starting a new series on the authority of the believer.  It goes hand in hand with the stuff I am teaching on heart at the moment! I think that many Christians today are very confused on the issue of the believer’s authority.  The underlying deceit that brings confusion is firstly the lieContinue reading “The Authority of the Believer (part 1 – The Authority is For All)”

Kingdom Building or Empire Building?

As Christians, our mandate and commission is to extend the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ.  To do that requires character, humility, grace and peace. Unfortunately, you see many people are just after their own glory, their own reward, their own empire.  They don’t want to help and love other people, and they don’t reallyContinue reading “Kingdom Building or Empire Building?”

5 Ways to Walk in Step With Your Local Church

Your local church is the most important gift God has given you outside of the Son and the Holy Spirit.  It is the body of Jesus Christ on earth and God is building the church right now and fitting you into it.  You can either work with this process or work against it, but untilContinue reading “5 Ways to Walk in Step With Your Local Church”

10 Simple Rules For Employers

10.  A great idea is to employ people from your local church.  You are boosting the church, showing loyalty and love, and helping the church in a practical way.  You are also (hopefully) getting an employee who knows Jesus and who wants to work in a Christ-honouring way and who shares your worldview. 9.  NeverContinue reading “10 Simple Rules For Employers”

Pioneer or Politician!

Pioneers take responsibility. Politicians blame the previous government/ leaders/ people/ cat/ whoever they can blame.   Pioneers see what needs to be done Politicians see what is expedient to do   Pioneers raise people up to higher levels Politicians reduce people to statistics and opinion polls.   Pioneers lead Politicians follow the opinion of theContinue reading “Pioneer or Politician!”