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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: Luke 10:27-35]
The Good Samaritan: The Lawyer in the gospel wanted perhaps to avoid the full impact of the command to love his neighbour. We too wonder sometimes do I have to love that person? Jesus addresses the question in this parable.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Galatians 6:1-10; Luke 10:1-20]
Today Ian preaches on Galatians 6 and the principle of Sowing and Reaping. What choices do we make and what are their consequences? We need to choose to sow to the Spirit and not to the flesh.
Preacher: Torben Sorensen [Text: Luke 9:51-62]
Today we hear of those who put conditions on following Jesus; "First ... me!," as Torben point out in his sermon. We need to seek wholeheartedly the Kingdom of God.
Preacher: Helen Hardcastle [Text: Acts 10:30-48]
Te Pouhere (The Constitution) was revised in 1992 so that the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, NZ and Polynesia was organised into three tikanga (peoples) so each of Maori, Pasifica and Pakeha could share resources and organise their affairs in their own culturally appropriate ways. Helen explores relationships between people groups and concludes with the necessity of love.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: John 16:12-15; Proverbs 8:1-4,22-31; Romans 5:1-5]
The Trinity - a mystery but not a contradiction. God is one being but exists in three persons - this satisfies all the statements made about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit in the Bible. One ancient analogy is to a circle dance read on to learn more...
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Acts 2:1-41; John 14:8-17; Romans 8:14-17]
The Day of Pentecost. As Jesus promised, he sent the Holy Spirit on the disciples in power and they were transformed while 3000 people were converted and baptised that day! Ian looks at the work of the Holy Spirit and encourages us to ask for more of his work in our lives.
Preacher: Helen Hardcastle [Texts: Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:15-23, Luke 24:44-53]
What does the Ascension mean? How does it affect us and what is the call on us today? Helen explores these questions as she looks to the Ascension of Jesus to reign in glory.
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