The second Sunday of Advent carries a theme of Peace. Isaiah gives us hope in Christ's future reign of peace.
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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.
Preacher: Peter Lloyd [Mark 13:1-8]
BUT GOD - Do not be afraid - You can have joy. If you remember nothing else, remember this: BUT GOD!
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: John 10:11-18; 1 John 3:16-24] Today is ANZAC day. We remember those who gave their lives in war. Where do we find hope? Jesus supremely gave his life for us and in him we find the hope of eternal life.
Preacher: Peter Lloyd [Texts: Zechariah 9:9-12; Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30] What does Zechariah mean by "prisoners of hope"? Peter weaves it into the gospel account and shows how we all need to be such prisoners. Read the sermon below or listen to it in the service video from 25:30 to learn more and be encouraged!
Preacher: Helen Hardcastle [Text: Isaiah 63:7-9; Hebrews 2:10-18; Matthew 2:13-23] Helen draws from the account of the flight of the Holy Family to Egypt some principles to help us in our life and walk with God through all the joys and difficulties of life.
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.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: John 15:12-17; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Isaiah 2:1-5] WW1 was devastating yet there is hope - hope proclaimed at every ANZAC service and silently at countless memorials. What is that hope?
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Romans 15: 4-13; Isaiah 11:1-10; Matthew 3:1-12] The Word for you today is 'Hope.' Christ is our Hope - Ian explores our Advent Hope in Christ.
 Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44] Jesus makes it very clear that no one will know the time when he is to return, but Paul makes the point that while we don't know the time of His coming, Now is the time to wake up and be ready!
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.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: Rev 21:10,22-22:5] John tells us seven main facts about the New Jerusalem and its inhabitants ...
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: Hebrews 10:11-25; Daniel 12:1-4; Mark 13:1-8] Read what is written about our position in Christ - this is wonderful stuff - we should be delighting and rejoicing in the blessings we receive.
Preacher: Helen Hardcastle [Texts: Zechariah 9:9-12; Mark 11:1-11] Zechariah uses a strange expression - "Prisoners of Hope." What does he mean?
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