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Hope in Disaster

27/11/2022

Preacher: Peter Lloyd [Text: Isaiah 2:1-5]
The first Sunday of Advent carries the theme of Hope. In today's Old Testament reading we hear Isaiah's message of Hope to Israel even in the midst of the disaster of defeat and exile. Yet there is the hope of a future reign of peace. We too can have hope in the midst of trials and stress - it is the promise of God.

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Jesus our Glorious King

20/11/2022

Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Luke 23:33-43; Colossians 1:11-20; Jeremiah 23:1-6]
As we end the Church year, our readings climax with Jesus as King: The Righteous King Jeremiah described; the Redeemer King on the cross and the Glorious King as Paul describes him. Is your understanding of Jesus big enough? Do you want to pray, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom"?

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Understanding the Times sermon

13/11/2022

Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Luke 21:5-19; 1 Timothy 2:1-6]

In the gospel, Jesus gives an overview of history leading up to the Second Coming. He warned his followers of two dangers: (1) false teachers preaching false hope and (2) giving way to fear at the thought of what is to come. In today's service we explore this passage with material supplied by Barnabas Aid.

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Assurance of the Resurrection

7/11/2022

Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Luke 20:27-38; Job 19:23-27a; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17]
There is hope for life after death for those who believe in Jesus. We will also one day be resurrected to life. Jesus' resurrection guarantees ours.

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Who is a Saint?

30/10/2022

Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Ephesians 1:11-23; Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18]
It will be All Saints Day on Tuesday - what is that about? When the New Testament refers to saints it means Christians. The portion of the Letter to the Ephesians speaks of the HIP we have as God's people: Hope, Inheritance and Power.

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Three Men in St Paul's Life: Demas, Mark and Luke

23/10/2022

Preacher: Peter Lloyd [Text: 2 Timothy 4:9-13]
Peter draws our attention to three followers of Paul and their different responses and the outcomes of those choices. Demas, Luke and Mark illustrate possible courses for a disciple with the consequences and values write large. Here is encouragement to be steady or to come back after failure along with a warning of what to avoid.

The Inspiration of Scripture

16/10/2022

Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: 2 Timothy 3:14 - 4:15]
The Apostle Paul wrote to Timothy encouraging him in his ministry and in this section speaking of the importance, inspiration and value of scripture. We too must value the Bible as it imparts God's message to the world.

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Testimony: Cleansed, Healed & Saved

9/10/2022

Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Luke 17:11-19; 2 Kings 5:1-3, 9-19]
In the readings, two men hundreds of years apart are cleansed of leprosy, healed and come into relationship with God. We see the importance of testimony, of giving thanks and glory to God, of encouraging others to believe that God can heal them and use them to heal others.

Sermon: Faith and the Word of God

2/10/2022

Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Luke 17:5-6 ; Habakkuk 2:1-4]
The Bible tells us that "faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of Christ." In today's service, Ian looks at the nature of faith and a way which may help us to hear God.
In summary it is: 1. Quieten yourself; 2. Look for vision; 3. Hear God as a spontaneous flow of thoughts; 4. Record this in a journal.

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Discernment of True Riches

25/9/2022

Preacher: Peter Lloyd [Text: Luke 16:19-31]
Today, Peter says that the point of the parable is to be careful about our attitude and actions with regard to money. But it also raises the subject of hell. Peter talked about the fact that we have insufficient knowledge of people to be able to pass judgement and we need to remain humble in our thinking about others.

The Shrewd Manager

18/9/2022

Preacher: The Revd Anne Aspden [Amos 8:4-7; 1 Timothy 2:1-7; Luke 16:1-13]
Anne reflects on the tricky parable of the shrewd manager. How do we understand it. See where she takes us with it.

Kings, Queens and Kingdoms

11/9/2022

Preacher: Helen Hardcastle [Daniel 2:19-23; Acts 13:32-36; Matthew 6:9-14]
At the 8am service, Helen's sermon takes into account the death of HM Queen Elizabeth and looks at Kings and Queens and through to the Kingdom of God.

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Koinonia - Committed Fellowship

4/9/2022

Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Philemon 1-21; Luke 14:25-33]
Today we focus on the Letter to Philemon and Christian Fellowship with its profound commitment, joys and costs.

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I will follow the LORD.

28/8/2022

Preacher: Peter Lloyd [Text Jeremiah 2:5-12]
Peter has met with the leadership of three parishes in the last two weeks - all battered by the lockdowns but all with hope for the future. He reflects on these and calls us to renewed commitment to following the Lord.

Jesus Heals

21/8/2022

Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Luke 13:10-17; Psalm 103:1-5]
One of the titles of God is Yahweh Rapha - the Lord who Heals. We see Jesus healing in the Gospel and have a testimony of current healing in our parish. Be encouraged: He is the God who heals you.

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Faith comes by hearing the Word of Christ

14/8/2022

Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-12; Genesis 15:1-6]
What is faith? We explore this topic with the case study of Abraham, pulling in Jenga blocks and Indiana Jones to help us on the way.
We learn that faith rests on the Word of God. Also included in this post is a set of promise cards which may be a helpful resource for you as you build your foundations of God's promises.

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Promise Sheet. Click to download this page.

Stephen: A Man of Perception, Purpose and Power

7/8/2022

Preacher: Peter Lloyd [Acts 7:51-60]
Peter takes a look at Stephen the first Christian martyr. He was called to serve out food but developed into a powerful preacher, defender of the faith and by God's grace worked miracles.

Colossians 3 - New Clothes for Old in Christ

31/7/2022

Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21; Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23]

As we continue through Colossians we move from the high description of who Christ is and how he has rescued us to the practical outworking in our lives. Paul tells us some things in us need to be put to death and we need to strip off some behaviours like dirty clothes and put on fresh clean clothes.

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Colossians: Encouragement for the Journey

24/7/2022

Preacher: Peter Lloyd [Texts: Colossians 2:6-15]
Peter shared from Colossians 2:6-15. He reflected on four of St Paul's principles on how to handle times of uncertainty. No matter what the world throw at us, no matter how dire the circumstances are, we know that God is looking after us.

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Overdelivering with God

17/7/2022

Preacher: The Ven Jonathan Gale [Texts: Genesis 18:1-10a; Colossians 1:15-28 ; Luke 10:38-42]
Jonathan, our Archdeacon, and paid us a visit this Sunday. He laid before us a vision of Christ and his Kingdom as the basis for our motivation. “Don’t teach people how to build a ship. Teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.”

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Hope in Disaster

Jesus our Glorious King

Understanding the Times sermon

Assurance of the Resurrection

Who is a Saint?

Three Men in St Paul's Life: Demas, Mark and Luke

The Inspiration of Scripture

Testimony: Cleansed, Healed & Saved

Sermon: Faith and the Word of God

Discernment of True Riches

The Shrewd Manager

Kings, Queens and Kingdoms

Koinonia - Committed Fellowship

I will follow the LORD.

Jesus Heals

Faith comes by hearing the Word of Christ

Stephen: A Man of Perception, Purpose and Power

Colossians 3 - New Clothes for Old in Christ

Colossians: Encouragement for the Journey

Overdelivering with God

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