Category: Baptism

2022 Epiphany - The Baptism of Christ

9/1/2022

Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Luke 33::15-17, 21-22; John 1:29-34]
The next stage of revelation of Christ is to Israel as he comes to be anointed. Anointing is required for a priest and a king. Washing was mandated in the law for the priests and the sacrifice. John the Baptist clearly states his purpose was to reveal Christ to Israel. Has the revelation that Jesus is God reached you? Has it changed your life?

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Lent - What's it about?

21/2/2021

Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Mark 1:9-15; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Genesis 9:8-17]
With intertwined metaphors we learn about Lent, about spiritual growth, covenant and baptism.

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Why was Jesus baptised?

10/1/2021

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."

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Baptised into Christ

6/12/2020

Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Mark 1:1-11 with Isaiah 40:1-11, 2 Peter 3:8-15]
As the Second Sunday of Advent we are looking to the announcement and commencing of Jesus ministry and also into the future to his second coming. Baptism was the activity around the beginning of his ministry as John baptised people for repentance and Jesus was baptised to commence his ministry - more of that in January. Today, we have two baptisms - so it is fitting to look at the significance of Christian baptism. We find it carries meanings of repentance, of incorporation into the Body of Christ, of dying to self and rising in new life.

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Unquestionable Answer - Unanswerable Question

25/10/2020

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.

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Baptism

17/11/2019

Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Matthew 28:18-20; Romans 6:1-5]
Today we have an adult baptism. It's always exciting as we witness the commitment, the new-found faith, the joy of knowing Jesus. Today, with the children in for the baptism, we will have a brief look at what scripture says about baptism.

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Live in Him

18/8/2019

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.

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For God so Loved the World

11/3/2018

Preacher: Ian Hardcastle Texts: John 3:14-21; Ephesians 2:1-10
Today we baptise a family and another seven of our people renew their baptismal vows. It is a celebration of life in Christ. It is worth remembering that we have this life because God so loved the world.....

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Baptism - what's going on?

18/2/2018

Preacher: Tony Jee [Texts: Gen 9:8-17; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15]
Tony takes us through some ideas about baptism.

The Essential Spirit

7/1/2018

Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Genesis 1:1-5; Acts 19:1-7 ; Mark 1:4-11]
We see the Holy Spirit at work in creation, in anointing the Messiah for his mission, in equipping the new believer to follow Christ. At Jesus' baptism he received the Spirit and a word of the the Father. We too need to know the word of the Father and the filling of the Spirit to our hearts.

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mainly music Celebration

30/5/2016

Preacher: The Revd Peter Cave [ Texts: 1 Kings 18:20-39; Galatians 1:1-12 ; Luke 7:1-10]
Peter who was the previous vicar here speaks on mainly music and making people thirsty!

Don't Be Afraid (Text version)

24/5/2014

Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text 1 Peter 3:13-22]
The Apostle Peter continues telling us not to be afraid giving us the assurance that Christ is the Victor over evil powers. He goes on to teach about baptism. The power of baptism lies in the resurrection of Jesus.

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Don't Be Afraid - (Audio version)

24/5/2014

2022 Epiphany - The Baptism of Christ

Lent - What's it about?

Why was Jesus baptised?

Baptised into Christ

Unquestionable Answer - Unanswerable Question

Baptism

Live in Him

For God so Loved the World

Baptism - what's going on?

The Essential Spirit

mainly music Celebration

Don't Be Afraid (Text version)

Don't Be Afraid - (Audio version)

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