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Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: Mark 1:4-11] Jesus said John the Baptist should baptise him "to fulfill all righteousness," why? Besides the usual answers, we consider two interesting ideas suggested by "The Passion Translation." 
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Luke 1:26-38; 2 Samuel 7:1-11,16] The Annunciation. There are lessons to be learnt to encourage us in our faith and trust in God. Will join us as we explore this wonderful account?
Preacher: Peter Lloyd [Text Matthew 22: 34 - 46] Today we have the baptism of the child of a family in the congregation. Peter helps us consider again the welcome of God to us all in reaching out to us first, then from the Gospel reading two great truths every family needs to hold onto as we raise our children.
Preacher: Capt Peter Lloyd [Texts: Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:23-32]
Peter takes us into the conflict and the challenges of the gospel story.
Preacher: Peter Lloyd [Matthew 16:13-20] It was a question to the disciples then and it is still a question today? Who do YOU say Jesus is?
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: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Colossians 1:11-20 ; Luke 23:33-43] Christ the King Sunday - the end of the Church year. Jesus is King. Jeremiah looked forward to him; at the Cross it is proclaimed as Jesus triumphed over evil; Paul looks behind the scenes to tell us the wonder of who he is.
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: 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: 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.
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