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"Hesed: Love which will not let me go"

7/11/2021

 
Preacher:  Ian Hardcastle  [Texts: Ruth 1; Judges 2:6-19]
This is the start of a series of three sermons on the Book of Ruth.  It is a delightful story of love and loyalty, commitment and loving kindness in the face of need and loss.  A theme which stands out is Hezed the loving-kindness of God.  In the first chapter we meet the women in need and are shown an example of selfless commitment.
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Goodness and Mercy Shall Follow Me - Psalm 23 Part 3

29/8/2021

 
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle  [Text: Psalm 23]
Today our theme is the care of the Good Shepherd.  In my last two sermons, I explored Psalm 23, on 18/7/21 & 1/8/21.  Since then we have gone back into Level 4 lockdown.  The remaining portions of the psalm are relevant to this situation offering encouragement, strength and comfort when we may be feeling challenged, afraid or depressed. 

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Paul's Motivations

13/6/2021

 
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle  [Text: 2 Corinthians 5:1-17]
When Paul wrote his second letter to the Corinthians he had been through serious traumas.  He lists the many floggings, dangers and perils later in this letter and specifically in the first chapter he wrote of a time when it was so bad he despaired of life itself, but God delivered him.  In Chapter five, he shares some ideas about suffering and dying.  In the midst of it we find nuggets of hope and indicators of the motivations which kept him going.  Which of these impacts you?  Take some time to explore it more and build it into your life as a strong motivator for Godly living and service.
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The Cost and the Reward

28/6/2020

 
Preacher: Peter Lloyd  [Texts: Matthew 10:40-42; Genesis 22:1-14; Romans 6:12-23]
We have a high calling as disciples with rare privilege and sometimes a very high cost.  Peter helps us consider this by looking at Abraham and two contemporary examples of those who have given much.
The sermon may be watched in the video of the service starting at 27:15.
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God our Refuge

29/3/2020

 
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle  [Texts: Psalm 91; Proverbs 3:5-6; Philippians 4:4-7]
Psalm 91 is a great psalm which promises the Lord’s care and protection. By these words, we are encouraged and given hope in trouble. It is written to direct our attention back to God in tough times – and we - suddenly, unexpectedly - are experiencing a global tough time.
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St Stephen: Challenging Culture

4/8/2019

 
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? 
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Do Not Fear

9/9/2018

 
Preacher: Helen Hardcastle  [Isaiah 35:3-7a]
Do not fear!  God commands his people over and again not to fear, yet we are very quick to become fearful of all sorts of things and people.  Helen leads us into some strategies to counter fear.
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Stephen - full of the Spirit

5/8/2018

 
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Acts 6; Acts 7:55-60; Matthew 23:34-39]
Our church is named after Stephen.  What has he to teach us today?  What can we learn from his life and death?
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Advent 4 - Annunciation

24/12/2017

 
Luke 1:26-38Preacher: Peter Lloyd []
Mary's example of courage in the face of a great calling with a huge cost is a challenge to us in our discipleship.

Partners in Mission

12/11/2017

 
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle
Next week we expect to have our Partners in Mission with us from Tanzania.  Tito and John will be with us for nearly three weeks.  They have much to pass onto us - so let us make good use of this opportunity.
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True Apostles

29/10/2017

 
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle  [1 Thessalonians ]
As we look at this passage we see marks of a true apostle and consider too comparisons to Martin Luther as he ignited the Reformation 500 years ago.
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The Gospel of the Kingdom

25/6/2017

 
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle  [Texts: Matthew 10:24-39; Jeremiah 20:7-13]
In today's gospel reading, Jesus teaches on the Kingdom of God.  It is not all peaches and cream.  He is a realist who deals with real issues of conflict and division.
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Pentecost - Our Church's Birthday

4/6/2017

 
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle  [Texts: Numbers 11:24-30;  Acts 2:1-21; John 7:37-39]
We often say Pentecost is the Birthday of the church.  Today, we look at this and a local significance!
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Our God is a Consuming Fire

21/8/2016

 
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: Jer 1:4-10; Heb 13:12:18-29; Lk 13:10-17]
A great hope is set before us - but it is connected with faith and obedience.  It is only through God's Word that we can know about it and we are warned not to ignore God's Word.
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Quit Ye Like Men

14/8/2016

 
Preacher: Helen Hardcastle [Texts: Isaiah 5:1-7; Hebrews 11:29-12:2; Luke 12:48-56]
These are times when we need to be courageous.  Helen challenges us to stand for what is worthwhile.
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