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Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Luke 20:27-38; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17] What do you make of the resurrection? Jesus believed in it. Paul believed in it. What about you? 
Preacher: Capt Peter Lloyd. Team members: The Revd Don Battley and Gill Henderson. [Texts: Isaiah 60:1-3; Acts 16:6-10; Matthew 10:1-10] The review team give feedback to the parish about the integrity and future of our support for Kondoa Diocese - reporting that their findings are positive. All financial matters were properly authorised by Vestry and AGMs as appropriate. Our work has been done in co-operation with CMS and the Board of Missions and has their support and encouragement. There is good fruit and they recommend we continue. Below you will find the recording of their presentation and the written report of their findings.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: 2 Tim 2:1-15] Paul urges Timothy and us to be strong in the grace of Christ and to be diligent in his faith.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: 2 Timothy 1:1-14] The first in a series of sermons on 2nd Timothy. Paul exhorts Timothy his disciple not to be afraid, not to be ashamed, to be ready to suffer and to guard the good deposit entrusted to him. The same message applies to us all - but the good part is that he tells us to do these things in the power of the Spirit and the grace of Jesus.
Preacher: Peter Lloyd [Text: Colossians 3:8-17] In this portion of his letter, Paul addresses behaviours. We need to consider how we respond for ourselves and for others. Peter offers some principles and some ways to handle these concepts.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: Luke 16:1-13] The Unjust Steward - a difficult parable. What should we make of it? Read the sermon to see what Jesus' challenge is to us, today.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: Colossians 2:6-23] Having established his credentials with them, Paul challenges the false teachings which threaten the faith of the Christians at Colossae. While we may not be subject to exactly the same errors, there are common principles which are valuable for us as we face the challenges of today's world and its thinking.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: Colossians 1:24 - 2:5] Paul here argues for his trustworthiness - that the Colossian Church should listen to him. Will we too give Paul credence? Much hangs on believing his words - this is the man who made the Jewish Messiah available to the Gentiles as the Christ.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Acts 7:51-60; Matthew 23:34-39] Our patron saint is Stephen. What can we learn from his example? One thing we see is that he stood his ground for the gospel. How well do we do on that front?
Preacher: Peter Lloyd [Text: Colossians 1:15-20] Wow! This is a stunning passage as Paul tells us who Jesus Christ truly is! This is food for the soul.
Preacher: Helen Hardcastle [Text: Luke 10:3-42] Mary & Martha - we struggle with the balance between devotion and practicality - but Jesus gives a clear direction.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: Colossians 1:1-14] The Letter to the Colossians is a lovely epistle. The grand theme is Christ who is supreme and all sufficient. Join us as we explore it together.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: 2 Kings 5:1-14 ; Luke 1:1-20] In both the Old Testament and the Gospel readings we see evangelists at work. Jesus tells us to pray that God will send harvesters into his harvest field. We need to be about his work and praying for others too.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Luke 9:51-62; 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21] The theme this week of our readings is on discipleship. We learn of a radical call from Elisha's response and of Jesus' expectations from the stories of disciples in Luke's gospel. But how are we as disciples? Have we counted the cost?
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle It's Trinity Sunday - a chance to focus on the implications of Jesus being God and the Holy Spirit being God - so how can God be One? Let's dig into it ....
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Acts 2:1-21; Romans 8:14-17; John 14:8-17] At Pentecost we celebrate the release of the Holy Spirit to the Church. An aspect of His ministry is to adopt as sons - heirs - of God. Let's see what Paul has to tell us about this aspect of the Spirit's work and how we benefit.
Preacher: Capt Peter Lloyd [Texts: John 14v23-29; Revelation 21v10, v22-22v5] Jesus' followers had a hard time understanding the plan - they were full of questions. Why because they had the wrong basic understanding which had be corrected before His actions made sense. There are incorrect ideas around today which also block understanding. Peter considers one and looks to the example of Jesus for a way to counter it.
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