From April 2016, we are putting our sermons here for you to catch up or listen to.
As well as the audio podcast. there will normally be a brief description, a PDF of any powerpoint slides that were shown, links to the Bible passages, and some questions to think about.
The sermon was about “Questions Jesus asked” as a young boy and his family looking for him possibly with other family members as it took Joseph and Mary a day to realise, he was in the synagogue. Luke 2:49 He also spoke about our pastoral vacancy and how we can be assured God has his […]
On Sunday evening the reading was from Philippians 2: 1 -11. Nick Adams spoke to us about the King and Kingdom. He referred to Mark’s Gospel as announcing the Kingdom of God is around us, and also what kind of King Jesus is. Listed below are some questions to consider. What does it mean to […]
Stephen, the first Christian martyr – Acts 6:8 – 15, 7:54 – 60 What kind of pen-portrait of Stephen do we get from Acts 6 and 7? The death of Stephen unleashed violent opposition to the Gospel. But how did God use his example and testimony to promote the church’s on going mission and ministry […]
There was a moment in history when God chose to send His Son into the world to show us what He is really like. And this happened when Jesus was born, walked on this earth, was crucified and restored to life. This Son made the universe; keeps it running; will inherit it; radiates God’s glory; […]
The resurrection of Jesus was a demonstration of God’s power and gives us hope and confidence in life and beyond. It is the moment that changed history. Are you allowing it to change you? Readings: Romans 1:1-4; 1 Corinthians 15:12-23
Easter speaks of someone – Jesus, the Son of God – who was dead but is now alive. How do you respond to that story? What do you think about it? What significance does it have on your life today? Readings:(John 20:19-20; Revelation 1:12-18
Clearly Jesus is unhappy about what he sees going on in the temple – it seems as though there were barriers being put in the way of people trying to worship God. What barriers are we aware of in our lives, what barriers may we be putting in the way of others, to prevent His […]
A difficult and challenging story – of the kingdom of God; of a man wanting to be king; of servants, some of whom do what their master wants and at least one doesn’t, of reward; of judgment. Behind it is the idea of God’s kingdom coming to earth and His people being involved in making […]
An amazing demonstration of the power of Jesus as he restores sight to two blind men. He heard them, he stopped his journey (was prepared to be interrupted), he had compassion on them, he healed them. What does this tell you about Jesus? Have you experienced his healing touch in your life? Reading: Matthew 20:29-34 […]
God wasn’t going to permit wicked rulers to continue. He would punish them and send good and kind rulers in their place. And we see this in the person of Jesus who came as the “good shepherd” to care, to bring life, to bring salvation? Where are we putting our confidence? In the people around […]