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Preacher: Peter Lloyd [Text: John 17:1-11] Peter looks at these words of Jesus on the eve of his death as his last request and leads us to think of their import and fulfillment. 
Preacher: Helen Hardcastle [Text: John 14:15-21] Here in seven verses, there are seven promises. Helen explores them with the help of Russian dolls and an icon! The sermon is recorded and available in the online sermon here, starting at 19:00.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: John 14:1-14; Exodus 33:12-23] In Jesus we find reality, life itself and we are brought near to the Father. When he was on earth, he was the dwelling place of God on earth; now the Church has that honour. The sermon is also available in video form here starting at 18:29.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: John 10:1-10; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19-25] In these trying times, it is strengthening to know that our God cares for us personally as a shepherd does his flock. We see how Jesus dealt with the man born blind and defended him and how he promises superabundant life. The video of the sermon is in the service video starting at 16:16.
Preacher: Peter Lloyd [Text: Luke 24:13-35] Peter reflects on the basis for hope, why we can in the face of tragedy still say this is not the final word. The Easter story tells us that there is always reason to hope. We can still confidently trust because God is alive and at work in His world even if the world is turned upside down by COVID-19 or any other crisis. The world needs a reason to hope. We can show them that there is. The printed form of the sermon is available to download below. The video of the service is here and sermon starts at 38:03.
Preacher: Roy Smith [Text: John 20:19-31] Roy compares our situation under lockdown with the disciples who had locked themselves in the Upper Room for fear of the authorities. Jesus entered their locked room and gave them hope. Jesus gives us hope too. The printed form of the sermon is available to download below. The video of the service is here and sermon starts at 16:27.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Matthew 28:1-10; Acts 10:34-43] In spite of being told repeatedly by Jesus that it would happen, the disciples didn't expect the resurrection. But it changed everything. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is bigger than COVID-19. Here is HOPE! The download file is available below or the whole service can be viewed here. The sermon starts at 16:45.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Psalm 91; Zechariah 9:9-12] I want to dwell further on Psalm 91 this week, that we may grow deeper in our confidence in God for trying times.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Psalm 91; Proverbs 3:5-6; Philippians 4:4-7] Psalm 91 is a great psalm which promises the Lord’s care and protection. By these words, we are encouraged and given hope in trouble. It is written to direct our attention back to God in tough times – and we - suddenly, unexpectedly - are experiencing a global tough time.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: John 14:27-28; Psalm 42; Ephesians 5:8-14] These are trying times! But Jesus said to his disciples in far worse circumstances, "My peace I give to you - be not afraid!"
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: John 4:45-42; Exodus 17:1-7] A rejected woman of a despised people met a stranger who engaged her in penetrating conversation. Who could this be? And what is he offer of Living Water?
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: Matthew 17:1-9] The strength of the Apostles' witness to the Transfiguration challenges us to take seriously this revelation of the nature of Jesus of Nazareth. Do we try to domesticate Jesus to be a good teacher or an amazing prophet? Peter headed in that direction and was corrected by a voice from heaven! Yet even as we accept him for who he says he is, we find that he will change us from glory to glory into his likeness.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Matthew 4:1-11; Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7] The account of Jesus being tempted gives us some practical lessons in how temptation works and how we may be helped to resist it. Let's see what happened with Jesus...
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: Matthew 5:38-48] Jesus teaches further on how we may be like our Father in heaven - how we may be fit for task or perfect!
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: Matthew 5:21-37] Jesus clarifies and supports the intent of the Law against his contemporaries' interpretations. What is taught here is symptoms, signs, examples, of what it means when the kingdom of God breaks into the world.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: Matthew 5:13-20 with 1 Cor 2:1-12] As Jesus started his public ministry he gave his great teaching we call the Sermon on the Mount. We hear again his call for his followers to be salt and light to the people around. Let's consider what he means and how we might follow him.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Luke 2:22-40; Malachi 3:1-4; Hebrews 2:14-18] When the six week old baby Jesus was first taken to the temple, there were two people who had been waiting, waiting, waiting for him. They heard God, they believed, they were patience. Their faith was rewarded - they saw and held the Messiah; they told people. Let's learn from their good examples. You can see more about the Alpha Course here.
Preacher: Roy Smith [Text Matthew 3: 13-17] Jesus our Lord lowers himself to the depth of us failed human beings. He is the Beloved Son of the Living God. His baptism was unnecessary regarding the repentance from sin, nevertheless, Jesus shows us the importance of submitting to God’s law, God’s will for mankind
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: Matthew 2:1-12] The Wisemen, the Magi, travel from afar to honour the newborn Jesus. What can we learn from them? In this talk, Ian starts by summarising a Blog posting by Dr Peter Gainsford who shows that Christmas has not borrowed from pagan sources. That Blog post can be found here: http://kiwihellenist.blogspot.com/2015/12/christmas-and-its-supposed-pagan-links.html
Preacher: Helen Hardcastle [Text: Isaiah 63:7-9; Hebrews 2:10-18; Matthew 2:13-23] Helen draws from the account of the flight of the Holy Family to Egypt some principles to help us in our life and walk with God through all the joys and difficulties of life.
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