This week in our "Making Disciples" series, Adrian Porter focuses on the importance of marriage and God's blessing on this sacred union.

The message explores key scriptures like Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:5-6, and Ephesians 5:31-32, emphasising:

* The foundation of marriage: God designed marriage as a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:5-6).

* God's covenant in marriage: Marriage is a sacred covenant between a husband and wife, witnessed by God (Malachi 2:14).

* Sex within marriage: Sexuality is a gift from God, intended to be enjoyed within the boundaries of marriage (Ephesians 5:31-32, 1 Corinthians 6:16).

The message also emphasizes the importance of prayer: Let's pray for God's blessing on marriages in our community.

Join us as we explore how to build strong, Christ-centred marriages!

This sermon explores the Christian life as a race, drawing a parallel to a near-miss at the 1959 Isle of Man TT motorcycle races. We need to "look before we leap" just like rider Keith Heckles, but more importantly, to fix our gaze on Jesus throughout the race.

The Bible says in Hebrews 12:1-2 to run with endurance, focusing on Jesus. Jesus endured the cross for us, and by looking to Him, we find strength and purpose. Imagine being mesmerized by a fire – that's how we should be with Jesus!

Running with our eyes on Jesus is important because:

1. He is God and deserves our worship.

2. He has the best plan for our lives, even when it's difficult.

This race is a marathon, not a sprint. God calls us to a life of following Him, not just dipping in and out. Just like enjoying a delicious meal, we should fully embrace the life Jesus offers – a life filled with love, joy, peace, and purpose.

Is your gaze fixed on Jesus?