Every Nation Logan - Sunday Services

GO - The Potter and The Plan

Join us at Logan as we continue with our current series, GO. This week Pastor Henry explores the theme of planning and wisdom from a biblical perspective. As a potter shaping clay and God guiding human plans, there is an importance of surrendering our hearts to God for healing and alignment with His purpose. There is a significance of purposeful planning, the transformative power of God in shaping our hearts, and the need for careful, wise speech. Be encouraged to make intentional plans for the future, and trust in God's guidance. 

When a man's ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice. The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. - Proverbs 16:7-9 (ESV)

GO - Embracing Stillness

Join us in Logan as we start a new series, GO. This week Stephanie Tofae focuses on the the crucial aspect of preparing for God's purposes before taking action. There’s a rarity of stillness and waiting in our fast-paced world but we can embrace stillness as a part of your Christian lifestyle. Continue working and building during waiting seasons, making room for moments of stillness to connect with God. It’s important to show patience, obedience, and finding purpose in the preparation. In the midst of waiting, we find purpose; in stillness, we connect with God.

“Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, to all the exiles whom I have sent into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: Build houses and live in them; plant gardens and eat their produce. Take wives and have sons and daughters; take wives for your sons, and give your daughters in marriage, that they may bear sons and daughters; multiply there, and do not decrease. But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare. - Jeremiah 29:4-7 (ESV)

How To Make - God’s Masterpiece

Join us in Logan as we continue with our current series, How To Make. This week Pastor Henry explores the theme of being created by God to create good things and how we are formed anew in Christ Jesus, shedding our old ways and behaviours.  It is important to make daily choices that reflect this transformation. As God's masterpiece, we are called to treat others with love, respect, and generosity. We are to express gratitude and love to our loved ones and make intentional efforts to reflect Christ's love to those around us. We are God's masterpiece. When Christ is in us, there should be a change in the way that we are.  Be encouraged to embrace the new creation in Christ and let it shine through your actions and words. 

Now after a long time the master of those servants came and settled accounts with them. And he who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five talents more, saying, ‘Master, you delivered to me five talents; here, I have made five talents more.’ His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master. - Matthew 25:19-21 (ESV)

How To Make - Make Beautiful Stuff

Join us in Logan as we continue with our current series, How To Make. This week Pastor Henry's helps us to focus on the idea that every individual has a unique purpose and the capacity to create beautiful things. We exist to make beautiful things, and our worth is defined by God's truth, not external judgments. It’s important to recognise your individual calling and gifts, understanding that you are part of God's larger plan. Be encouraged and embrace your calling with the unique gifts He has given you, for you exist to make beautiful things.

The Lord said to Moses, “See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship, to devise artistic designs, to work in gold, silver, and bronze, in cutting stones for setting, and in carving wood, to work in every craft. - Exodus 31:1-5 (ESV)

How To Make - Meaningful Work

Join us at Logan as we continues with our latest series, How To Make. This week Pastor Henry explores the significance of God's creation of the humanity and the world around us.  We should be in awe of God's creations. Our purpose lies in reflecting God's image through meaningful work. As humans we are entrusted with the responsibility to be stewards and co-labourers in continuing God's creation, cultivating it, and multiplying. As beings made in God's image, we have a unique purpose in contributing positively to the world. How is God’s presence driving your purpose?

And God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds—livestock and creeping things and beasts of the earth according to their kinds.” And it was so.And God made the beasts of the earth according to their kinds and the livestock according to their kinds, and everything that creeps on the ground according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. - Genesis 1:24-25 (ESV)

How To Make - Created to Workship

Join us in Logan as we commence our new series, How To Make. This week Pastor Henry delves into the idea that work is a powerful form of worship. There is a need for everyone to see their daily tasks as opportunities for devotion to God. Our vocation, which includes our jobs and professions, should be viewed as a calling from God. Be encouraged to make choices that reflect your faith in the classroom, in your workplace, in your vocation, and to recognise that God is with you wherever you go. Our work should be done with devotion and honour for God.  In the midst of life's daily tasks, be sure to make your work an act of worship and a reflection of your faith.

Now out of the ground the Lord God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. And whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. The man gave names to all livestock and to the birds of the heavens and to every beast of the field. But for Adam there was not found a helper fit for him. - Genesis 2:19-20 (ESV)

Transformers - Lydia: Purple Reign

Join us at Logan as we continue with our current series, Transformers. This week Pastor Tina delves into the biblical account of Paul and Silas's journey to Philippi, emphasising the importance of resilience and leadership qualities.  How are you at navigating life's unexpected diversions and challenges?  You can embrace your mission in life, regardless of your specific callings, by understanding your identity in Christ and recognising His voice. No matter where life's diversions may lead you, remember that your true strength and purpose come from your identity in Christ. Rise above challenges with His resurrection power and embrace your unique mission in this world.

One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple goods, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul.And after she was baptized, and her household as well, she urged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay.” And she prevailed upon us. - Acts 16:14-15 (ESV)

Transformers - Philip: Embracing Devine Appointments

Join us at Logan as we continue with our current series, Transformers. This week Pastor Henry discusses the theme of "Embracing Divine Appointments” and highlights the concept of divine appointments as moments orchestrated by God for a specific purpose.  It’s important to obey God’s calling and guidance even when it leads to leaving your comfort zone. Devine appointments are not mere coincidences but opportunities for God's purpose to be fulfilled.  Embracing divine appointments can lead to unexpected blessings and purpose.  In times of uncertainty, remember to trust in the Lord and lean not on your own understanding.  Be encouraged to trust in God's plan, even when it takes you out of your comfort zone. 

And the eunuch said to Philip, “About whom, I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?” Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus. - Acts 8:34-35 (ESV)

Transformers - Paul: From Church Persecutor to Church Planter

Join us at Logan as we continue our current series, Transformers. This week Pastor Henry's explores the transformation of the apostle Paul, as detailed in the Books of Acts, highlighting Paul's journey from being a zealous persecutor of Christians to becoming a fervent church planter after his profound encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus. There is a power of faith in Jesus Christ and the pivotal role of the Holy Spirit in guiding and empowering Paul's mission. All good gifts come from God, and we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to fulfil our unique purposes for His glory. Be encouraged that just as Paul discovered his purpose and calling, you too can find their "ikigai" or reason for being in a deep relationship with God.

But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and began to contradict what was spoken by Paul, reviling him.  And Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly, saying, “It was necessary that the word of God be spoken first to you. Since you thrust it aside and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we are turning to the Gentiles. For so the Lord has commanded us, saying,“‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’” - Acts 13: 45-47 (ESV)

Transformers - Stephen: The First Martyr

This week Pastor Henry shares a message focusing on the transformation of Stephen. There must be an importance of trust and action in our relationship with God. There was a personal transformation, faith, and unity within the church. Stephen had unwavering faith even in the face of persecution. Be encouraged today to trust and follow this example, and be reminded that faith involves more than just belief—it requires commitment and action.  

 

Then they cast him out of the city and stoned him. And the witnesses laid down their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul.  And as they were stoning Stephen, he called out, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”  And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep. - Acts 7:58-60 (ESV)