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Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Exodus 15:22-26 and Psalm 23]
We continue to explore the wealth in Psalm 23 and look at four names of God: Yahweh-Rapha, Yahweh-Ezer, Yahweh-Shamma and Yahweh-Nissi. Our healer, our help, the one who is there and our Banner. 
Preacher: Bishop Ross Bay [Text: Mark 8:27-35]
When Peter answers Jesus question, "Who do you say that I am?" Jesus affirms that he is correct but goes on to say that he must suffer and die. His disciples, too, are to take up their cross daily. Bishop Ross challenges us to consider how we might take up our cross in lockdown.
Psalm 23 just keeps on giving. Following on from the three previous sermons on the Psalm, how we explore the illustrations of the names of God contained with this amazing psalm. Obviously, Jehovah-Raah, Yahweh my shepherd, but then another ten as well! As we meditate on these, they will strengthen our confidence in God's care for us, his provision and his peace.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: Psalm 23]
Today our theme is the care of the Good Shepherd. In my last two sermons, I explored Psalm 23, on 18/7/21 & 1/8/21. Since then we have gone back into Level 4 lockdown. The remaining portions of the psalm are relevant to this situation offering encouragement, strength and comfort when we may be feeling challenged, afraid or depressed.
Preacher: Peter Lloyd [Texts: Isaiah 1:18-20; Romans 7:21-25; Matthew 7:1-5]
Here we have readings about our sins being as scarlet yet it is God who may make them white as snow, the struggle to obey in the face of repeated failures yet there is hope in Christ and the warning not to judge. What does Peter make of these three readings to guide us in our practical living? Note the gospel starts at 12:46 and the sermon ends at 32:07.
Preacher: The Revd Rhys Lewis [Texts:1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14; Ephesians 5:15-20; John 6:51-58]
Rhys is our visiting preacher having recently retired from the role of Vicar of One Tree Hill. Today he takes us a trip through the readings considering tyranny and wisdom, leadership and service in the Church. God help us to use the gifts you give us with grace and wisdom in your service.
Speakers: Jonathan and Michelle Pound have been accepted by Mission Aviation Fellowship to work in South Sudan. Here they tell us about their calling, preparation and how we can support them in prayer and/or financially. (See maf.org.nz for further information.)
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Psalm 23; Acts 7:44-8:2]
We continue our look at the Lord's love for us shown in Psalm 23 and illustrated in the life of Stephen.
Preacher: Peter Lloyd [Text: John 6:1-21]
The issue of miracles - (closed system?) - worldviews ..... read on
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Psalm 23; Mark 6:30-34,53-56; Jeremiah 23:1-6] In the gospel passage we see Jesus actively shepherding the people. When we turn back to Psalm 23, David spells out the care God provides for his people based on the practices of a shepherd. It is richer than most of us understand.
Preacher: Peter Lloyd [Texts: ]
The gospel account is of the murder of John the Baptist. It is a unjust, sad and gruesome event. From there, Peter helps us think through the problem of pain.... Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Mark 6:1-13; Ezekiel 2:1-5; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10] "Jesus could not do any miracles in Nazareth because of their unbelief." That is quite a surprising statement. What is the effect of other people's unbelief? What can we learn from this?
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Mark 5:21-43; Lamentations 3:23-33] We see Jesus' authority over chronic sickness and dead as he heals the woman and raises Jairus' daughter. We also learn some principles of faith from these two incidents.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Mark 4:35-41; Job 38:1-11] They are in a boat in heavy seas. The men are afraid, but Jesus simply orders the wind and the waves to be quiet - and they are! What does that say about Jesus? But then he seemed to have expected more of the disciples - what should they have done?
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: 2 Corinthians 5:1-17] When Paul wrote his second letter to the Corinthians he had been through serious traumas. He lists the many floggings, dangers and perils later in this letter and specifically in the first chapter he wrote of a time when it was so bad he despaired of life itself, but God delivered him. In Chapter five, he shares some ideas about suffering and dying. In the midst of it we find nuggets of hope and indicators of the motivations which kept him going. Which of these impacts you? Take some time to explore it more and build it into your life as a strong motivator for Godly living and service.
Preacher: Helen Hardcastle [Texts: Genesis 3:8-15] Helen draws some insights from the account of the fall: insights into the grace of God and how He responds to human disobedience.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: John 14:6-11,16-17; 1 Corinthians 12:2-6; Deuteronomy 6:1-6] Why do we have the teaching of the Trinity? Ian looks at the dilemma which we find in the New Testament and how this doctrine helps us make sense of the wonder we find there.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Acts 1:15-17,21-26; 1 John 5:9-13; John 17:6-19] Judas had follower Jesus for three years and then turned against him. How can we be sure of our salvation? Let's learn from John, the faithful and beloved disciple of Jesus.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: John 15:1-8; 1 John 4:7-21] Jesus had risen. Now the disciples had to re-evaluate everything. With them, let us reconsider the Parable of the Vine. Jesus said he is the vine and we are the branches. We need to depend on the vine for life itself and then we are to bear fruit.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: John 10:11-18; 1 John 3:16-24] Today is ANZAC day. We remember those who gave their lives in war. Where do we find hope? Jesus supremely gave his life for us and in him we find the hope of eternal life.
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