My Sheep Hear My Voice

Luke 23:34

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 10:30:00 +0000

A prayer from the cross

Luke 23:32-43

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 18:00:00 +0000

A second statement from the cross

1 Kings 1 - 11

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:00:00 +0000

Solomon at his best and at his worst

The Welsh Revival of 1859

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:30:00 +0000

Some lessons for today from the great awakening.

Matthew 16:13-15

Sat, 31 May 2008 15:00:00 +0000

Induction of Peter Mackenzie - Sermon ONLY - Who do you say that I am?

Induction of Peter Mackenzie

Sat, 31 May 2008 15:00:00 +0000

All of the service except the hymns - Includes greetings, history of the call, and the sermon.

James 2:1 - 13 (One of the series "Epistle of James")

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 10:30:00 +0000

You have received mercy, so show mercy to others. - Loving the unlovely: what's wrong with favouritism.

1 Samuel 2:11 - 36 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:00:00 +0000

God will have His way. - The contrast between the wickedness of Eli's sons and the faithfulness of the boy Samuel.

James 2:20 -26 (One of the series "Epistle of James")

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:30:00 +0000

Faith without works is dead, cont. - The foolish man, the pagan-made-patriarch and the harlot-turned-heroine. Why mere intellectual assent to the gospel is not enough.

James 3:1-12 (One of the series "Epistle of James")

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:30:00 +0000

Sticks and stones. - The universal problem of the untameable tongue.

1 Samuel 5 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:00:00 +0000

Dagon falls at God's feet. - What happened when a false god met the true God, and the implications of treating God lightly.

Job 1:17-22 & 1Chronicles 16:23-36

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 10:30:00 +0000

Worship and thanks. - The importance of looking at scripture in context. God is good, and He is enough, whatever the circumstances.

Jude

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 18:00:00 +0000

Gracious, gentle Jude: an overview. - A look at our calling, and a warning of the attack from within.

William Gadsby

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:30:00 +0000

A Local Boy (whom God) Made Good - The Life of William Gadsby

John 1:43 - 51

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 10:30:00 +0000

Nathaniel's great confession. - From perplexity to faith: a sceptic persuaded.

Genesis 8:20-9:3

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 10:30:00 +0000

Harvest Sunday. - God's amazing promises, and the proof that they still stand today. A look forward to the final harvest.

Luke 12:13-21

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 18:00:00 +0000

A harvest parable for Harvest Sunday. - What is important in life? Are we living for the here and now or the here and hereafter?

James 4:1-12 (One of the series "Epistle of James")

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:30:00 +0000

'Who are you kidding?' - A walk-talk mismatch. We need to be honest about our sin, but the Law won't bring us home: 'He gives us more grace.'

1 Samuel 7:1-12 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:00:00 +0000

Ichabod to Ebenezer - Great desolation, great hope, genuine repentance. Why did the Israelites pour away their precious water?

James 4:13-5:6 (One of the series "Epistle of James")

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:30:00 +0000

Living as if there were no God. - How a wrong relationship with God results in wrong relationships with our fellow man.

1 Samuel 7:12-8:21 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:00:00 +0000

When is Israel not Israel? - God will never leave or forsake His people, but what happens when the people forsake their God?

Bible Sunday

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:30:00 +0000

The Gideons - Peter Mackenzie's account of his experiences in Romania, distributing the Word of God with the Gideons.

1 Samuel 9:1-10:2 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 18:00:00 +0000

Providence or coincidence? - A strange tale of unlikely events planned by God. Although we may be perplexed that things seem haphazard or out of control, we can know that God is ordering everything according to His eternal design.

James 5:7-12 (One of the series "Epistle of James")

Sun, 2 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0000

When the going gets tough. - The antidote: behold the things of our God; learn patience; focus upon the Lord.

1 Samuel 10:1-16 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 2 Nov 2008 18:00:00 +0000

Providence, prophesy and primacy. - A mysterious band of prophets, and a vassal king anointed. The test of authenticity for those speaking on behalf of God: who gets the glory?

John 14:27

Sun, 9 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0000

Remembrance Sunday. - The peace that is even more important than peace on Earth. Why we need to be sure we are not misled about the true nature of peace.

1 Samuel 10:17-27 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 9 Nov 2008 18:00:00 +0000

Remember Mizpah. - Reminding backslidden Israel of the truths they already know, and why it is important to preach to the converted. Don't set up your own king!

James 5:13-18 (One of the series "Epistle of James")

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0000

Communion with God in all life's varied circumstances. - We must pray without ceasing: it is a mark of the genuineness or otherwise of our faith.

1 Samuel 11 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:00:00 +0000

A sticky situation - The King rises up to defend His people.

James 5:19,20 (One of the series "Epistle of James")

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0000

Famous last words! - A final exhortation: our responsibility to the wanderer.

1 Samuel 12 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:00:00 +0000

Sin. - What it looks like, its causes and its cure.

1 Samuel 13 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:00:00 +0000

A Bad Start!

Luke 1:5-25

Sun, 7 Dec 2008 10:30:00 +0000

God works out His plan through His frail people's prayers

Matthew 24:42-25:13

Sun, 7 Dec 2008 18:00:00 +0000

The need for vigilance - He WILL return.

Acts 13:16-41 (One of the series "The incarnation - the early Church's view")

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:00:00 +0000

Jesus Christ - Promised, Proclaimed, Bringing Peace

Matthew 2:1-23 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:30:00 +0000

Knowing about Christ but not knowing Him

Galatians 4:4-5 (One of the series "The incarnation - the early Church's view")

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:00:00 +0000

The time comes for God to complete His great work of salvation

Matthew 2:6 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 10:30:00 +0000

Jesus the true ruler and shepherd

2 Peter 1 (One of the series "The incarnation - the early Church's view")

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:00:00 +0000

The 'haves' and 'have nots' which result from His coming

2 Timothy 1:15

Sun, 4 Jan 2009 10:30:00 +0000

Christ Jesus - Who He is, What He did, Why He came

1 Samuel 13:23-14:23 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 4 Jan 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Israel on the rocks - Faith acts knowing God can save by many or few.

Matthew 3:1,2 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 10:30:00 +0000

An invitation for us to leave our sin and come to heaven

1 Samuel 14:24-48 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Israel delivered by God; distressed by her leader.

Matthew 3:1-17 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 10:30:00 +0000

Three baptisms - one which saves!

1 Samuel 14:49-15:35 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Disobedience: it's character and consequence - rejection by God.

Matthew 4:1-11 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 10:30:00 +0000

One greater than Moses overcomes Satan.

1 Samuel 15:1-9 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:00:00 +0000

We are all Amalekites. God's grace unheeded will end in judgement.

Matthew 4:12-25 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 1 Feb 2009 10:30:00 +0000

Have you seen the light? Even from dark Galilee of the Gentiles!

1 Samuel 15:10-35 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 1 Feb 2009 18:00:00 +0000

The changing outworkings of God's unchangeable purposes.

John 3:1-21

Sun, 8 Feb 2009 10:30:00 +0000

Jesus answers a question not asked - 'How do I enter the kingdom of God?'

Hebrews 11:17-22

Sun, 8 Feb 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Abraham's real and reasonable faith.

Hebrews 5:7-6:12

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 10:30:00 +0000

Christian maturity - diligence needed.

Matthew 12:1-14

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 18:00:00 +0000

The Lord of the Sabbath - The Sabbath our delight!

Romans 3:9 & 26:12

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 10:30:00 +0000

Justification - What it is, and why we need it.

Nahum 1:3 (One of the series "Nahum")

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 18:00:00 +0000

God who is slow to anger BUT who will not acquit the wicked.

John Angell-James

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:30:00 +0000

Historical Lecture - The Life of John Angell-James (1785-1859).

Matthew 5:1-16 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 1 Mar 2009 10:30:00 +0000

A sermon about sin, and salvation - evidenced in Christian character. - 1. Bankrupt and repentant.

Nahum 1:12-2:12 (One of the series "Nahum")

Sun, 1 Mar 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Despite all appearances God will NOT forsake, but will deliver His people.

Matthew 5:1-16 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 8 Mar 2009 10:30:00 +0000

A sermon about sin, and salvation - evidenced in Christian character. - 2. Meek and with an appetite for righteousness.

Nahum 2:13-3:19 (One of the series "Nahum")

Sun, 8 Mar 2009 18:00:00 +0000

The most aweful statement to hear from God - "I AM AGAINST YOU".

Matthew 5:1-16 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 10:30:00 +0000

A sermon about sin, and salvation - evidenced in Christian character. - 3. Merciful, pure and sincere.

1 Samuel 16:1-13 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:00:00 +0000

"But God said .." as with David, so with Christ.

Matthew 5:1-16 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:30:00 +0000

A sermon about sin, and salvation - evidenced in Christian character. - 4. Peacemaking, persecuted prophets.

1 Samuel 16:13-23 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Needing repentance, but content to just "feel better".

John Calvin

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:30:00 +0000

Historical Lecture - The Life of John Calvin (1509-1564).

Matthew 5:1-16 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 10:30:00 +0000

A sermon about sin, and salvation - evidenced in Christian character. - 5. Salt and light - reaching out to a decaying, dark world.

1 Samuel 17:1-19 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 18:00:00 +0000

David & Goliath - the defeat of Satan by Christ pre-figured.

John 12:1-19 (esp v 16)

Sun, 5 Apr 2009 10:30:00 +0000

The Messiah comes - all "these things" were promised. Do we understand? His disciples at first did not.

1 Samuel 17:12-30 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 5 Apr 2009 18:00:00 +0000

David & Three Goliaths - His motives wrongly questioned, his ability questioned, and the task too great.

John 3:16-19

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:00:00 +0000

GOOD FRIDAY - God's great gift of love, "How can this be?". He acts in love to save those already condemned.

Luke 24:1-12 (esp v 11)

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:30:00 +0000

Jesus alive from the dead? NONSENSE! But not for the Almighty God who foretold that it would happen.

Mark 15:1-41 (esp v2 & v39)

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 18:00:00 +0000

A profound question from Pilate - "Are you the King of the Jews?". - The answer from a Roman centurion - "Surely this man was the Son of God".

Matthew 5:17-18 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 10:30:00 +0000

A sermon about sin, and salvation. - 6. The Law & Prophets - NOT abolished but fulfilled. Even to the just punishment due for sin.

1 Samuel 17:31-47 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 18:00:00 +0000

David vs Goliath - No chance! - The Almighty vs the Philistine - No contest!

Matthew 5:17-26 (v20) (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:30:00 +0000

A sermon about sin, and salvation. - 7. How is your righteousness? It must be in the heart - more than an outward Pharisaical righteousness.

1 Samuel 18:1-16 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Love him or hate him?

John 11:1-44

Sun, 3 May 2009 10:30:00 +0000

The raising of Lazarus. - Lessons for us to learn about the character of God.

1 Samuel 18:17-30 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 3 May 2009 18:00:00 +0000

The response of the genuine believer to the Gospel...The Gospel displayed in antithesis.

Matthew 12:20

Sun, 10 May 2009 10:30:00 +0000

Are we as weak and useless as the bruised reed and smoking wick? Then we should be encouraged by the tenderness of our Saviour.

Matthew 12:22-50

Sun, 10 May 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Three encounters with Jesus with three lessons about our relationship to Him.

Matthew 5:21-24 (v20) (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 17 May 2009 10:30:00 +0000

A sermon about sin, and salvation. - 8. Four imperatives concerning disagreement with our brother. Leave it! - Go! - Be reconciled! - then Come!

1 Samuel 19 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 17 May 2009 18:00:00 +0000

God will protect His own.

Psalm 23:1 (One of the series "Psalm 23 (PB)")

Sun, 24 May 2009 10:30:00 +0000

The LORD is my shepherd - IF I am one of His sheep.

Psalm 23:2-3 (One of the series "Psalm 23 (PB)")

Sun, 24 May 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Three lessons - the dependence of the sheep; the gracious provision of the shepherd; the diet provided.

Ezekiel 47 & Genesis 2 (One of the series "Anniversary 2009 - The River of God")

Sat, 30 May 2009 16:30:00 +0000

The River of God - 1. - When God returns to His temple the river of His Spirit will flow out and grow. With it comes an abundance of life.

Psalms 36 & 46 (One of the series "Anniversary 2009 - The River of God")

Sat, 30 May 2009 19:00:00 +0000

The River of God - 2. - The river of God's Spirit transforms our worship with life and joy. Fellowship is a channel and a consequence of this flow.

John 7 (One of the series "Anniversary 2009 - The River of God")

Sun, 31 May 2009 10:30:00 +0000

The River of God - 3. - As temples of God's Spirit, the Spirit should flow from us. Christ as the perfect temple, but left when He bore our sin on the cross.

Revelation 22 (One of the series "Anniversary 2009 - The River of God")

Sun, 31 May 2009 18:00:00 +0000

The River of God - 4. - Eternity - a continual life of refreshment from the one stream which flows from the Lamb.

Deuteronomy 1 (One of the series "Deuteronomy Ch 1-4")

Sun, 7 Jun 2009 10:30:00 +0000

What has God ever done for me? Our answer to this question is all-important.

Deuteronomy 1:1-3 (One of the series "Deuteronomy Ch 1-4")

Sun, 7 Jun 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Is preaching past it's sell-by date? Not if it's speaking forth what God has commanded.

Deuteronomy 1 (One of the series "Deuteronomy Ch 1-4")

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:30:00 +0000

Destination Heaven! Unless we have a wrong understanding resulting in doubt or presumption.

Deuteronomy 1:37 (One of the series "Deuteronomy Ch 1-4")

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:00:00 +0000

The right view of sin ... it's effect on God. Moses appears as a 'type' of Christ the mediator.

Deuteronomy 2:1-13 (One of the series "Deuteronomy Ch 1-4")

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:30:00 +0000

Turn NOW. Learn from God's goodness evidenced in His dealings with others.

Deuteronomy 2:13-37 (One of the series "Deuteronomy Ch 1-4")

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Our God is unchanging. He will not tolerate sin in His people, nor have it in Heaven.

Deuteronomy 3:23-29 (One of the series "Deuteronomy Ch 1-4")

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:30:00 +0000

What do we make of prayer? Particularly when God says NO!

Deuteronomy 4:1-8 (One of the series "Deuteronomy Ch 1-4")

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Three urgent matters for God's people: Value God's Word, Love God first, Bear a good testimony.

Deuteronomy 4:9-24 (One of the series "Deuteronomy Ch 1-4")

Sun, 5 Jul 2009 10:30:00 +0000

Real success is finishing well. Some lessons on how to succeed.

Deuteronomy 4:29 (One of the series "Deuteronomy Ch 1-4")

Sun, 5 Jul 2009 18:00:00 +0000

A significant "BUT" for when we fail. From there you will find the Lord when you seek Him with all your heart.

2 Chronicles 14

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:30:00 +0000

When good men go bad.

Psalm 42

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Thirsting for God.

Psalm 23:3 (One of the series "Psalm 23 (PB)")

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 10:30:00 +0000

He leads me in right paths - for His name's sake.

Psalm 23:4 (One of the series "Psalm 23 (PB)")

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Secure and safe with the shepherd at hand.

Romans 1:16,17

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:30:00 +0000

The Gospel - The power of God to save (part 1).

John 1:2 (One of the series "Prologue to John's Gospel")

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Jesus - God from the beginning with God.

Romans 1:16,17

Sun, 2 Aug 2009 10:30:00 +0000

The Gospel - The power of God to save (part 2).

John 1:4 (One of the series "Prologue to John's Gospel")

Sun, 2 Aug 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Jesus - The source of Life. Not only physical (bios) but also eternal (zoe).

Matthew 5:27-32 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 9 Aug 2009 10:30:00 +0000

The seriousness of sin - for us and for God.

1 Samuel 20 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 9 Aug 2009 18:00:00 +0000

To take advice from a friend is good. But there is a better friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Matthew 5:31-37 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 10:30:00 +0000

Divorce - a disaster, a promise broken. Christ does not divorce the bride he has espoused even for unfaithfulness.

1 Samuel 21 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Keep on the wrong road long enough and you'll fall off a cliff. The Lord saves us even so.

Ruth 1

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 10:30:00 +0000

Three women - three spiritual conditions. The returning soul, the committed soul, and the soul unsaved.

1 Samuel 22 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Saul's false dawn and his sunset - he turns against the Lord. David's sunset and new dawn - he seeks the Lord. Where are we?

Matthew 5:38-42 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 10:30:00 +0000

Biblical Christianity - how it should be seen. A test of the reality of our faith.

1 Samuel 23:1-13 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:00:00 +0000

The beginnings of success. God moves when His way is followed faithfully.

Mark 5:1-20

Sun, 6 Sep 2009 10:30:00 +0000

The life-changing Christ. The only two responses:"Go away we want nothing to do with you", or "Let me follow you".

John 3:1-14

Sun, 6 Sep 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Nicodemus and the new birth - not needing a "new start" but a NEW LIFE.

Matthew 5:38-48 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 10:30:00 +0000

Christian love does not allow for hatred and turns the world's scheme of tit-for-tat on it's head.

1 Samuel 23:14-29 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:00:00 +0000

David escapes from Saul. Christ is our "Rock of Escape" and "Rock of Division".

1 Samuel 24:1-16 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:00:00 +0000

When is an "open door" NOT an open door. To know we must live closely to our "Stronghold" - the Lord.

Matthew 6:19-24 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:30:00 +0000

How to get rust-proof, moth-proof, burglar-proof riches? The problem is what the heart is set on.

1 Samuel 24 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Case studies in Repentance.The false (words, weeping but no change), and the true (a heart touched and a life changed).

Psalm 104

Sun, 4 Oct 2009 10:30:00 +0000

Harvest 2009: - The "root-cause" of seed-time and harvest. A reminder of the great last harvest.

Revelation 14 & 15

Sun, 4 Oct 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Harvest 2009: - Seed-time and Harvest. Good news and bad news. God's anger, but the eternal gospel.

Psalm 23:5 (One of the series "Psalm 23 (PB)")

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:30:00 +0000

The abundant provision of our protector.

Psalm 23:6 (One of the series "Psalm 23 (PB)")

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:00:00 +0000

The confidence of those who are kept to the end.

Acts 17:21

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:30:00 +0000

Things "new". Not to be feared, but to be tested against scripture.

Acts 17:29

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Our ignorance - do we recognize it? Three ways God deals with it.

John 5:16-30 (esp v25) (One of the series "Marvellous Jesus")

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:30:00 +0000

The Son of God. The Judge of all. The Giver of Life. NOW we can pass from death to life.

Deuteronomy 5:1-7 (One of the series "Deuteronomy Ch 5 on")

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:00:00 +0000

The God of Covenant promise, unchanging, and dealing personally through a mediator .

John 7:1-31 (One of the series "Marvellous Jesus")

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 10:30:00 +0000

Marvel that knowing Him some did not believe, and (indignant at what He did) others hated Him to death.

Deuteronomy 5:6 (One of the series "Deuteronomy Ch 5 on")

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +0000

"The Ten Commandments". Three common objections refuted by the Lawgiver Himself.

Psalm 106

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 10:30:00 +0000

Remembrance Sunday - A people which has hurried to forget God, their Deliverer.

Deuteronomy 5:12 (One of the series "Deuteronomy Ch 5 on")

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +0000

"The Sabbath". A day established from creation, to be guarded as a day of delight for those who love God.

Matthew 8:18-29 & Joel 3:14 (One of the series "Marvellous Jesus")

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:30:00 +0000

In the face of such evidence marvel at multitudes still undecided.

Acts 26 (esp v 8) (One of the series "Marvellous Jesus")

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:30:00 +0000

Jesus raised from the dead! Hard to believe - but not incredible if we have a right view of God and the evidence.

Psalm 27:1-10

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:30:00 +0000

Confidence in God - which inspires prayer in times of trouble.

Psalm 27:11-14

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +0000

A desire to go God's way - even though suffering and loss may be involved?

John 1:1-10 (One of the series "Prologue to John's Gospel")

Sun, 6 Dec 2009 10:30:00 +0000

Jesus - The True Light - God with us as man. Contrasted with John - great but only a man.

Matthew 6:22,23 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 6 Dec 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Light and dark. It's black and white - are we two-timing God?

John 1:1-13(Isaiah 64) (One of the series "Prologue to John's Gospel")

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:30:00 +0000

Witnessing from personal experience.Mistaken reasons why we don't do it.

Matthew 6:25-34 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:00:00 +0000

There is only one thing we should worry about if we are not to be like pagans. We can trust God to see to everything else.

John 1:14(Romans 8:1-14) (One of the series "Prologue to John's Gospel")

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:30:00 +0000

The greatest love story - Holiness becomes flesh, that the sons of flesh should become children of God.

John 1:14 (One of the series "Prologue to John's Gospel")

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:00:00 +0000

After 400 years of silence - God takes on a new permanent dwelling place.Immanuel - God with US!

John 1:14 (One of the series "Prologue to John's Gospel")

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:30:00 +0000

God revealed to be the Father by the Son. Not a remote "something", but someone we can have a "familiar" relationship with through the Son.

Acts 9:1-18

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:30:00 +0000

The conversion of Saul - dramatic and radical in it's effects.

Hebrews 9:27

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Death - the one appointment we must all keep.

Isaiah 55:6

Sun, 3 Jan 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Our greatest and most immediate need - to seek and call upon the LORD while we still have opportunity.

1 Samuel 25:1-35 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 3 Jan 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Forgetful, ungrateful, worthless behaviour - David,Nabal, and each of US. A mediator needed.

Matthew 7:1-12 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Remember - you too are being watched, still a sinner, in need of discernment, and dependent upon God.

1 Samuel 25:23-44 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Praise God for His restraining work - though sinners, we are not as bad as we would be, neither is our lot as bad as it could be.

Matthew 7:12 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 10:30:00 +0000

"Do as you would be done by" - a rule for evil men to be kept as a grateful response to grace received.

1 Samuel 26 (esp v25b) (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Two men - one going on with God, the other who would only return to his old ways.

Matthew 7:13-27 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Two ways, one unpopular and difficult (particularly for the One who made it) but leading to life.

1 Samuel 27 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:00:00 +0000

David's unbelief brings tragic consequences, we must learn from him not emulate him.

Matthew 7:21-29 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Hearing God's Word is NOT enough. The consequences if we do not 'DO' as well as hear.

1 Samuel 28 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Two men compared - one abandoned by God for his own sin, the second for the sin of others.

2 Corinthians 5:17

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 10:30:00 +0000

'In Christ' - A new position, a new passion, a new path to follow.

Mark 10:13-16

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 18:00:00 +0000

The need to be like a little child - receiving freely, and willing to take the lowest place.

2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Depending on God's power not gifts and experiences. The effect on what we DO for God.

2 Corinthians 13:1-4

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:00:00 +0000

The character of Christ-like authority. Meek, not weak - powerful, not overbearing, and needful for discipline.

Matthew 8:1-4 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 10:30:00 +0000

An object lesson in faith - a desire for Christ, a declaration of need and the response of assurance, a disclosure of the change wrought.

Matthew 8:5-13 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Another object lesson in faith - which loves, and recognizes the authority of Christ, expecting to receive despite unworthiness.

John Bunyan

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:30:00 +0000

Living through times of suffering - Learning from John Bunyan.

Matthew 8:17 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:30:00 +0000

He bore our diseases. So can you be Christian and be ill or diseased?

Matthew 8:18-34 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Follow me! True faith obeys by following a loving invitation. The alternative is to follow the enemy of your soul.

Matthew 9:6 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 7 Mar 2010 10:30:00 +0000

The Son of Man has authority to forgive sin NOW. We can know this personally!

Matthew 9:13 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 7 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Go and learn - not to be aloof as modern Pharisees, but to reach out with the message of a God of mercy.

Matthew 9:14 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:30:00 +0000

What a mess we're in! Neither politics nor religion have an answer.

Matthew 9:24 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0000

What is the response of unbelief to irrefutable evidence? Five marks of unbelief.

Adoniram Judson (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:30:00 +0000

Pioneer Missionary to Myanmar (Burma).

Matthew 9:27 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Son of David or Son of the devil? Do we see as well as the blind did?

Matthew 9:27-38 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0000

"Church Growth". A Biblical prescription in five points.

John 10:7-21 (esp v17)

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 10:30:00 +0000

The Good Shepherd who dies - not by accident but with purpose, for His own.

Hebrews 9:11-28 (esp v26)

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0000

The Ultimate Sacrifice.

GOOD FRIDAY Mark 15:40

Fri, 2 Apr 2010 19:30:00 +0000

The cross revealing the love of God is to be surveyed - not viewed from a distance.

1 Corinthians 15

Sun, 4 Apr 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Since death is still common, the resurrection is relevant, and key to our happiness.

Hebrews 1:1-4,10:32-34,13:5,20

Sun, 4 Apr 2010 18:00:00 +0000

The resurrection should bring us to our knees, and help us to stand.

Hebrews 12:18-29 (esp v28)

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 10:30:00 +0000

As kingdoms come and go we are receiving a Kingdom which cannot be shaken.

Judges 17 & 18

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Micah - a lesson in the emptiness of man-made religion.

Matthew 10:7 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Heaven - to be proclaimed as availableto all who will take Jesus as King.

1 Samuel 29 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:00:00 +0000

"What have I done?" David (in a mess) is given a gracious new dawn.

The Reformation

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:30:00 +0000

Bane or Blessing? What God did in 5 short years.

Matthew 10:22 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Hated by all men? - Yes, but with a promise to those who endure.

1 Samuel 30:1-20 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Despite a great calamity none were lost. Even so Christ will lose none of His.

Matthew 10:26-33 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 2 May 2010 10:30:00 +0000

What keeps us from speaking out? Some encouragements not to be afraid.

1 Samuel 30:7-25 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 2 May 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Grace received demands that grace is shown.

Matthew 10:34-39 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 9 May 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Living, loving or dying - Jesus must be our King.

Matthew 10:34-42 esp v40 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 16 May 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Whosoever will may receive salvation. With authority we must invite all.

1 Samuel 30:16-31 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 16 May 2010 18:00:00 +0000

To David and his Greater Son - judgement on his enemies and gifts for his friends.

Deuteronomy 32:7-14

Sun, 23 May 2010 10:30:00 +0000

God's gracious Spirit who finds, keeps and guides us.

Ephesians 4:17-32 (esp v30)

Sun, 23 May 2010 18:00:00 +0000

It's our behaviour which grieves the Spirit of Holiness - practical pointers to avoid so doing.

John 1:15 (One of the series "Prologue to John's Gospel")

Sun, 30 May 2010 10:30:00 +0000

A host of evidence witnessing to Jesus as the Son of God - that we might believe and witness.

1 Samuel 31 (One of the series "1 Samuel")

Sun, 30 May 2010 18:00:00 +0000

God keeps His word and Saul dies. The same God will keep His promises made in Christ.

Revelation 19:9 & 17 (One of the series "Anniversary 2010")

Sat, 5 Jun 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Church Anniversary 2010(1) An invitation to the marriage supper of The Lamb - or a summons to the supper of Judgement.

2 Chronicles 36:15,16 (One of the series "Anniversary 2010")

Sat, 5 Jun 2010 19:00:00 +0000

Church Anniversary 2010(2) How have we come to this? By rejecting the WORDS of God.

Ephesians 5:8 (One of the series "Anniversary 2010")

Sun, 6 Jun 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Church Anniversary 2010(3) Know yourself - still darkness? If not, then walk accordingly.

Psalm 110:3 (One of the series "Anniversary 2010")

Sun, 6 Jun 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Church Anniversary 2010(4) Free will - our worst problem. God's free will and grace - our only hope.

Matthew 11:1-6 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Where is God when you need Him? - (The context is a recent shooting of 12 people in Cumbria).

Deuteronomy 6:12 (One of the series "Deuteronomy Ch 5 on")

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Where is God when (we think) we don't need Him?

Matthew 11:7-19 esp v16 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 10:30:00 +0000

There's no pleasing those who childishly reject God's great offer of forgiveness.

Deuteronomy 6:22-25 (One of the series "Deuteronomy Ch 5 on")

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Our hope guaranteed - He has brought us out to bring us in (home).

Matthew 11:20-24 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 10:30:00 +0000

A warning that hell will be worse for those who have had greater privileges but still refuse to believe.

Deuteronomy 7:1-5 (One of the series "Deuteronomy Ch 5 on")

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Sin - so serious that it will be dealt with most severely - in God's time.

Matthew 11:25-30 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 4 Jul 2010 10:30:00 +0000

A slave of Jesus! Far better than being burdened as a slave of sin.

Deuteronomy 7:6-11 (One of the series "Deuteronomy Ch 5 on")

Sun, 4 Jul 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Individually saved - but to be a member of a chosen people.

1 Chronicles 16:11

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Seeking the presence of God continually. Possible, but do we want it?

Luke 24:15

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Jesus HIMSELF drew near. He can still do so. Has He drawn near to us?

Genesis 22

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Abraham with a great faith which endured severe testing.

Colossians 2:1-2

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Love, unity, and understanding - Paul's object struggling in prayer.

Psalm 46

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 10:30:00 +0000

A Sovereign God who is our refuge and sustainer will bring us to heaven.

1 Samuel 1:20

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Prayer and trust the answer to our anxieties - however God answers.

Matthew 12:1-12 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 1 Aug 2010 10:30:00 +0000

The Sabbath to be kept, not as the Pharisee, but as day for doing and contemplating good.

2 Samuel 1:1-16 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 1 Aug 2010 18:00:00 +0000

The fear of God - absent today as then with the lying Amalekite.

Matthew 12:15-21 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 8 Aug 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Consider the Servant who tenderly extends the call of grace even to gentiles. He is our only hope.

2 Samuel 1:17-27 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 8 Aug 2010 18:00:00 +0000

David's genuine love for Saul who hated him. God has a greater love for His enemies.

Matthew 12:22-30 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Two kingdoms, words, and people. Whose are we? An issue too important to ignore.

2 Samuel 2:1-11 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:00:00 +0000

God's way, a winsome way, and the rebellious way.

Matthew 12:31-32 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 10:30:00 +0000

All blasphemy can be forgiven - except one. A consistent message that Christ alone must save.

2 Samuel 2:12-32 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Warring amongst God's people - the spirit of Abner is alive today.

Matthew 12:38 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Unbelief - smug, prevalent, and wicked. Unbelievable given the evidence.

2 Samuel 3:2-5 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Besetting sin in David. Our need to confront our own.

Matthew 12:43-50 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 5 Sep 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Can it be possible to meet Jesus and to be worse off? Yes for this generation.

2 Samuel 3:12-30 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 5 Sep 2010 18:00:00 +0000

The self-seeking spirit which will not have peace.

Ezekiel 18

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Sin - whose fault is it? The gospel - an appeal to felt need or guilt?

2 Samuel 3:31-39 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Only the servants of the king know true unity.

Philippians 3:20 - Zion (Bedworth) Anniversary 2010

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 19:30:00 +0000

A heavenly citizenship to be eagerly awaited - or destruction.

Titus 2:11-14

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 10:30:00 +0000

What makes a Christian? What does it mean to be a Christian?

Titus 2:11-14

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:00:00 +0000

The Christian - Christ's possession, living to be a delight to Him.

1 John 4:7-21

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 10:30:00 +0000

How does God love us? In this way we should love one another.

2 Samuel 4 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Not trusting in God but in our own efforts.

Luke 13:10-35 esp vv18-21 (One of the series "Harvest Thanksgiving")

Sun, 3 Oct 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Harvest 2010: - The kingdom of God grows from unlikely beginnings - to rescue, not all, but a great multitude.

John 15:1-17 (One of the series "Harvest Thanksgiving")

Sun, 3 Oct 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Harvest 2010: - The kingdom of God in a metaphor. A relationship, a requirement, and a rescue.

Romans 8:1-17 (esp v16)

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Assurance - given to, and the mark of, a true Christian. More than a fuzzy feeling.

Romans 8:25

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Perseverance - through suffering - with glory in view.

Psalm 102

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Affliction - with confidence in God is a perpetual testimony.

Hebrews 11:5,6

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 18:00:00 +0000

What is it to walk with God? Enoch as a pattern.

Matthew 13:1-17 (esp v16) (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 10:30:00 +0000

How blessed to have eyes that see and ears that hear! How sad for those who close their eyes and ears!

2 Samuel 5:1-5 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 18:00:00 +0000

David accepted as king - a pattern for the conversion of each true Christian.

Matthew 13:18-23 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Four ways to hear the gospel - but only one which results in a fruitful end.

2 Samuel 5:6-10 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 18:00:00 +0000

The unbelieving give no credence to what God says, but God fulfils His promises - even to their downfall.

Matthew 13:24-30,36-43 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 7 Nov 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Not sure why evil is in the world, how the world will end, and how to live? Jesus answers with certainty.

2 Samuel 5:6-10 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 7 Nov 2010 18:00:00 +0000

The armies of the spiritually dead are nothing before the true Master (Baal-perazim).

Matthew 16:13-23 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 10:30:00 +0000

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
The greatest tyrant, sin and death, defeated when Christ goes to war to build His church.

2 Samuel 6:1-11 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Well-intentioned ways which appear to work and are popular, if not sanctioned by God, will result in disaster.

Matthew 13:44-46 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Salvation - worth more than all we have in this life, but with the price paid.

2 Samuel 6:12-23 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 18:00:00 +0000

David foreshadows his Greater Son as Prophet, Priest, and King.

Matthew 13:51-52 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Do you understand? On your answer to this depends eternity, from this should come evangelism.

2 Samuel 7:1-3 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Three views of Christ building His house. A promise to David which assures that it will be built.

Matthew 13:54 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 5 Dec 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Those who were taught by Jesus- greatly priviledged; amazed at the evidence; but offended and unbelieving. Are we?

2 Samuel 7:8-11 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 5 Dec 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Personal experience of God's past grace - the foundation and guarantee of future grace.

John 1:16,17 (One of the series "Prologue to John's Gospel")

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Grace (taught and promised in "The Law") revealed and fulfilled in the Christ who came. Grace upon grace!

2 Samuel 7 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:00:00 +0000

God's FOR EVER kingdom. Unstoppable by death, sin, or time.

Matthew 1:21-2:6 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Three marks the people of God who recognize Christ. They have an awareness of sin, value and trust the Word of God, and have Jesus as their King and Shepherd.

2 Samuel 7:18 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:00:00 +0000

David teaches us how to pray - find a place apart, wait on God and reflect on Him, and marvel.

Luke 2:22-35 (One of the series "Christmas and Advent Services")

Sat, 25 Dec 2010 10:00:00 +0000

Simeon rejoiced to see not just a baby Jesus, but a divine Saviour - God's marvellous gift which endures.

Isaiah 7:1-25

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 10:30:00 +0000

The faithful prophet who speaks a message of salvation from our exile. Fulfilled in Jesus and His suffering in our place.

Isaiah 8:11-22, 9:1-7

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 18:00:00 +0000

A people who will not listen. The need to pay attention for a Child promised by God is our only hope of salvation.

(Baptism of S.Hodge) Acts 16:11-16

Sun, 2 Jan 2011 10:30:00 +0000

Baptism - before it the Word is declared,heard,and enters the heart; as a symbol it DOES nothing; and after there is witness,obedience and fellowship.

2 Samuel 7:23-26 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 2 Jan 2011 18:00:00 +0000

The glory and greatness of God revealed in His dealings with His people.

Hebrews 13:8

Sun, 9 Jan 2011 10:30:00 +0000

There never was, is, or will be, another Saviour, sacrifice, or altar than Jesus Christ.

Acts 14:27

Sun, 9 Jan 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Valedictory - P&L Beale. Sent, to do a work, God working through them.

Matthew 14:1-12 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 10:30:00 +0000

What guides your view of right and wrong? Fear of, and love for God, or fear of man and love of self?

2 Samuel 7:25 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 18:00:00 +0000

David's template for prayer - pleading the sufficient promises of God.

Matthew 14:13-21 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:30:00 +0000

The desolate and hungry must not go away. In compassion we must feed them relying on the provision of God.

Deuteronomy 7:1-26 (esp vv7-11) (One of the series "Deuteronomy Ch 5 on")

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Promised-land promises and eternal principles. Redeemed, blessed, and separated to the true God, and from false gods.

1 Corinthians 1:26-2:5

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 10:30:00 +0000

God's message for ordinary people. Un-cool but powerful to change those who hear and are convicted of their need.

Hebrews 10:22

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 18:00:00 +0000

A better covenant in which the veil does not keep us from God, but is the way through which we may draw near.

Matthew 14:22-33 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 6 Feb 2011 10:30:00 +0000

Jesus - demonstrably "I AM".The Son of God who alone can deliver from fear through faith.

Deuteronomy 8 (One of the series "Deuteronomy Ch 5 on")

Sun, 6 Feb 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Humbling and trials - the lot of God's children, and for Christ the means of our salvation.

Matthew 15:1-28 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 10:30:00 +0000

The heart (of) our problem - unwilling to recognize Jesus for who He is, and disputing rather than imploring and trusting.

Deuteronomy 8:3 (One of the series "Deuteronomy Ch 5 on")

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:00:00 +0000

The Word of God - food to nourish those who depend on Him. Self-sufficient man desires only physical nourishment.

Genesis 3:21

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 10:30:00 +0000

The gracious provision of a beautiful, well-fitting, eternal covering in Christ; without which we cannot stand before God.

Genesis 28:12

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Christ - a gracious and adequate way to heaven for godless earth-bound worms; making them partakers of "High Society".

The Legacy of the Protestant Reformation

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:30:00 +0000

Revealed: The Word of God, the simplicity of personal relationship, and righteousness credited to a FULL account.

1 Corinthians (esp 1:11) (One of the series "1 Corinthians")

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:30:00 +0000

Mid-week Bible study. Introduction - a privileged church with a poor witness.

Matthew 15:10-20 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:30:00 +0000

Inwardly defiled, we cannot be made clean by outward change. Powerless to change ourselves, we need to be changed.

Deuteronomy 8:10-19 (One of the series "Deuteronomy Ch 5 on")

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:00:00 +0000

A warning against forgetfulness, self-reliance, pride, and turning from the Word of God.

1 Corinthians 1(esp vv1-3) (One of the series "Bible Study - 1 Corinthians")

Wed, 2 Mar 2011 19:30:00 +0000

Mid-week Bible study. What's it all about? The people or God? Man's work or God's?

Matthew 15:19 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 6 Mar 2011 10:30:00 +0000

Sins of all sorts defile. Some observations on the prevalence and seriousness of slander.

Deuteronomy 9:1-12 (One of the series "Deuteronomy Ch 5 on")

Sun, 6 Mar 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Not because of, or by our righteousness - but by the one and only sacrifice.

Matthew 15:22 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:30:00 +0000

A most unlikely candidate displays the correct way to approach God in search of salvation.

Deuteronomy 9:29 (One of the series "Deuteronomy Ch 5 on")

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Moses intercedes for a fallen people saved by God. We have one who is greater than Moses who intercedes for us.

J Gresham Machen

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:30:00 +0000

His life, times, and stand against liberalism and modernism.

Matthew 15:32-39 (esp v37) (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:30:00 +0000

Grace multiplied! A crumb will satisfy, with an abundance left over.

Deuteronomy 10:21 (One of the series "Deuteronomy Ch 5 on")

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 18:00:00 +0000

True worship is directed to a God who is known. He, NOT 'it', is the One who has acted for us.

Matthew 16:1-12 (esp v6) (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 10:30:00 +0000

Beware of those who reject by adding or subtracting when it comes to the Word of God, Repentance, or a Living Saviour.

Deuteronomy 11:1-7 (One of the series "Deuteronomy Ch 5 on")

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Avoid false views of God. He hates sin - even in His people, and will act in discipline or judgement.

1 Corinthians 1:2 (One of the series "Bible Study - 1 Corinthians")

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:30:00 +0000

Mid-week Bible study. Sanctification - completed and progressive.

John 18:1-11 (One of the series "John's account of the Crucifiction")

Sun, 3 Apr 2011 10:30:00 +0000

Jesus alone knew what was happening and where He was going, that we might know where WE are going.

John 18:8 (One of the series "John's account of the Crucifiction")

Sun, 3 Apr 2011 18:00:00 +0000

We are made free by His willing acceptance of captivity and death.

1 Corinthians 1:2-9 (One of the series "Bible Study - 1 Corinthians")

Wed, 6 Apr 2011 19:30:00 +0000

Mid-week Bible study. Full - with the Holy Spirit, grace, peace, and hope?

John 18:22 (One of the series "John's account of the Crucifiction")

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 10:30:00 +0000

At a time of many High Priests the world rejects the only High Priest who can remove sin.

John 18:36 (One of the series "John's account of the Crucifiction")

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 18:00:00 +0000

To which kingdom do we belong? The one of this empty passing world, or of the kingdom of God?

1 Corinthians 1:10-17 (One of the series "Bible Study - 1 Corinthians")

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:30:00 +0000

Mid-week Bible study. An appeal not to make too much of men - which creates strife.

Ephesians 2 esp vv11-16

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 10:30:00 +0000

Separated, ignorant, alienated, without hope, without God, knowing only this world - our greatest need is reconciliation with God.

Luke 2:41-52 esp v49

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:00:00 +0000

The boy Jesus - truly human, a brother with us but without sin. As the Son of God aware that He must do His Father's will. As sons of God we have the same responsibility.

Aurelius Augustinus

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:30:00 +0000

Why Augustine is important for Christians today.

John 20 (One of the series "John's account of the Crucifiction")

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 10:30:00 +0000

Seeing is not always believing what should be believed. Believing without seeing, but by accepting the evidence is an even greater blessing.

1 Thessalonians 1 esp vv9,10

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 18:00:00 +0000

The resurrection implies a living Saviour to whom we must turn and serve, and whose coming again we wait for.

Luke 17 vv 11-19

Sun, 1 May 2011 10:30:00 +0000

A God whose power is greater than we can imagine, also concerned for individuals and able to do for you what He's done for others.

Hebrews 13 vv 20,21

Sun, 1 May 2011 18:00:00 +0000

A resurrected Saviour who has completed a great work is now alive to Shepherd and care for His sheep.

1 Corinthians 1:17-19 (One of the series "Bible Study - 1 Corinthians")

Wed, 4 May 2011 19:30:00 +0000

Mid-week Bible study. The wisdom of God is folly to men.

Matthew 16:13-20 (esp vv18,19) (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 8 May 2011 10:30:00 +0000

Jesus' reply to Peter (the born-again Simon) gives certainty to a faith given by God, and which can declare with authority the way to Heaven or Hell.

Deuteronomy 11:8-17 (One of the series "Deuteronomy Ch 5 on")

Sun, 8 May 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Grace received demands loving obedience in return - continually.

1 Corinthians 1:26-31 .. Recording quality poor (One of the series "Bible Study - 1 Corinthians")

Wed, 11 May 2011 19:30:00 +0000

God chooses nobodies to boast in their personal knowledge of Him.

Matthew 16:21-23 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 15 May 2011 10:30:00 +0000

God declares that suffering and death on the cross are necessary. The loving heart recoils, but the world insists that God is wrong.

Deuteronomy 12:8 (One of the series "Deuteronomy Ch 5 on")

Sun, 15 May 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Our opinion on how to worship God must agree with what God commands - this alone is TRUE worship - from the heart, through the One sacrifice, with joy.

1 Corinthians 2 (One of the series "Bible Study - 1 Corinthians")

Wed, 18 May 2011 19:30:00 +0000

The wisdom of God seen in the superiority of the power of the Spirit.

Matthew 16:24-28 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 22 May 2011 10:30:00 +0000

It's no joke, and quite clear - we have no excuse if we do not know self-denial as an essential part of following Christ.

Deuteronomy 12:29-32 (One of the series "Deuteronomy Ch 5 on")

Sun, 22 May 2011 18:00:00 +0000

True religion is an affair of the heart. It is infidelity to have an affair with other 'gods'.

1 Corinthians 2:6-9 (One of the series "Bible Study - 1 Corinthians")

Wed, 25 May 2011 19:30:00 +0000

The wisdom which is not of 'this age' is the glory of the children of God.

Matthew 17:1-13 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 29 May 2011 10:30:00 +0000

The transfiguration - historical fact, visionary, and symbolic - to show us that Jesus ONLY is the Son of God.

Deuteronomy 13:1-18 (One of the series "Deuteronomy Ch 5 on")

Sun, 29 May 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Beware of temptations to leave the true God. These come from church leaders, friends and family, and society at large.

200th Anniversary - Looking to God (One of the series "200th Anniversary 2011")

Sat, 4 Jun 2011 16:00:00 +0000

As our forefathers did - Looking with a sense of need, earnestly, with perseverance - to a God able to answer and help, but Sovereign in His purposes.

200th Anniversary - Looking to God (One of the series "200th Anniversary 2011")

Sat, 4 Jun 2011 19:00:00 +0000

For the present hour - for the power of the Holy Spirit in our weakness to witness to Jesus by life and word.

200th Anniversary - Looking to God (One of the series "200th Anniversary 2011")

Sun, 5 Jun 2011 10:30:00 +0000

The Unchanging God (Psalm 90). Our home, eternally great, who loves His own even through discipline, willing to accept and establish all who turn back to Him.

200th Anniversary - Looking to God (One of the series "200th Anniversary 2011")

Sun, 5 Jun 2011 18:00:00 +0000

For our future (Rev 22:20). Jesus the Judge WILL come. We are invited to come to Him now, that we might longingly wish for Him to come then.

Matthew 17:14-23 (esp v20) (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 10:30:00 +0000

Faith with quality - which is set on the kingdom of God and perseveres to move mountains.

2 Samuel 8 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 18:00:00 +0000

The promised kingdom is received - but it comes with judgement and by war.

1 Corinthians 2 (esp vv9,10) (One of the series "Bible Study - 1 Corinthians")

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:30:00 +0000

The believer has a priviledge of understanding this side of the cross of things still hidden to the world.

Matthew 17:22-18:6 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 10:30:00 +0000

What a difference! As Jesus twice reveals His humilty and His exaltation, giving us cause to adore and be amazed - AT THE SAME TIME His disciples argue over position.

2 Samuel 9 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:00:00 +0000

The gospel of grace - a crippled nobody with nothing to offer is sought out and brought to feast at the King's table.

Matthew 18:1-14 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 10:30:00 +0000

We are to live - as little children, concerned about our sin, our eternal future, and for those who have gone astray or are lost. These are marks of a real Christian.

2 Samuel 10 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 18:00:00 +0000

After a demonstration of kindness and grace gladly received, a case of kindness refused. After such a refusal only judgement is left.

1 Corinthians 2:10-16 (One of the series "Bible Study - 1 Corinthians")

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:30:00 +0000

The good news received from God by revelation must be imparted, not employing the wisdom of the world, but through the Spirit of God.

Matthew 18:15 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 3 Jul 2011 10:30:00 +0000

When sinned against, first we should consider our own sin, then take it up personally. Only after that with others and the church.

2 Samuel 11:1-13 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 3 Jul 2011 18:00:00 +0000

David - a sinner who forgets his position, denies God and the humanity of Bathsheba.

1 Corinthians 3 (One of the series "Bible Study - 1 Corinthians")

Wed, 6 Jul 2011 19:30:00 +0000

We must remember whose we are. We are God's field, His building.

Matthew 25:31-46

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:30:00 +0000

The judgement of sin is necessary for the fulfillment of justice. Heaven and Hell are realities we must not ignore.

Amos 2:6-8 and 4:1-5

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 18:00:00 +0000

A prophet who presents God's complaint about His people - selfish and immoral, with a self-made religion.

Matthew 18:21-35 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 10:30:00 +0000

A consciousness the weight of sin forgiven will be evidenced in a forgiving spirit.

2 Samuel 11:14-12:8 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Sin added to sin. David is brought to see and feel his wickedness, and to find forgiveness.

Matthew 25:1-13

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:30:00 +0000

Truly prepared to meet God? The present opportunity must not be missed, or we may find we are too late.

Psalm 51

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 18:00:00 +0000

A description of TRUE repentance. A sorrow which will lead us to declare God's grace.

Luke 18:1-14

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 10:30:00 +0000

Do we reckon ourselves as God does? Do we come to Him with thanks for the right things?

Proverbs 16:25

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Beware, the way which ends in death even though it may seem good.

Genesis 28:10-22, esp v19

Sun, 7 Aug 2011 10:30:00 +0000

How should we be affected by meeting God who, out of undeserved grace, provides for us now and eternally?

Matthew 20:17-19

Sun, 7 Aug 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Thrice repeated, yet too repugnant to be believed. We need divine help to comprehend His plan of salvation.

1 Corinthians 4:6-14 (One of the series "Bible Study - 1 Corinthians")

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:30:00 +0000

Pride - to be confronted; Position - to be evaluated; Persecution - to be expected.

Matthew 19:2-3 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 10:30:00 +0000

Riots and marriage. Are we building a lasting wholesome future, or destroyers who seek to excuse our breaking of God's Law?

2 Samuel 11:27 and 12:1 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:00:00 +0000

A God of righteousness and mercy. Our only hope for salvation is that God will act and send to us a Word of grace.

1 Corinthians 4:14-5:13 (One of the series "Bible Study - 1 Corinthians")

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 19:30:00 +0000

To judge or not to judge? Responding to the world and to the church, to wrong behaviour and to unseen motives.

Matthew 19:13-30 esp v16 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 10:30:00 +0000

A great question, sincerely asked, but from a false premise. We cannot be saved by keeping the law in part, nor by seeking self-righteousness.

2 Samuel 12:13-25 esp v22 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Grace - is it our experience, our hope in trouble? Do we trust that God is always right and good even when we suffer, but much less than we deserve?

1 Corinthians 5:1-13 esp 10-13 (One of the series "Bible Study - 1 Corinthians")

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:30:00 +0000

How do we live godly in a godless world? Holy and wholly from the world, or Holy but wholly in the world?

Matthew 19:30-20:16 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 10:30:00 +0000

Grace - God rewards, not as a good businessman, but as a generous Lord. We must accept His terms for labour.

2 Samuel 13 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Sin masquerading as love in what it does and fails to do. Contrast the loving acts of God in salvation.

Matthew 20:17-19,28 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 4 Sep 2011 10:30:00 +0000

Have we, unlike Jesus' disciples, taken heed to these few words? They speak of a significant location, a glorious message, and the ONLY way of salvation.

2 Samuel 14 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 4 Sep 2011 18:00:00 +0000

If we don't heed the Law of God, we are in danger of becoming a prey to flattery and deceit, and of losing everything.

1 Corinthians 5:1-13 (One of the series "Bible Study - 1 Corinthians")

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 19:30:00 +0000

Because we have be cleansed, our testimony should be of a life without the leaven of sin.

Matthew 20:17-34 esp v32 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 10:30:00 +0000

What do you want from Jesus? Recognition? Acceptance and approval? Or mercy, and a sight of the one and only Saviour of men.

2 Samuel 15:1-12 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:00:00 +0000

An attractive "king" of false peace who will tell you what you want to hear, or King Jesus who will tell you the truth and who offers true peace with God?

1 Corinthians 6 (One of the series "Bible Study - 1 Corinthians")

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:30:00 +0000

Disagreements, are they to be taken to law, or handled in the context of brotherly love?

Matthew 21:1-17 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 10:30:00 +0000

Do you see your King? The God-Man rejected as King of the Jews, despite shouts of 'Save now' - but the blind and lame come.

2 Samuel 15:13-31 esp v21 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Recocgnition shown to the rejected king by a Philistine! The king weeps at his humiliation, where the King-of-kings will weep over the consequences of His rejection.

1 Corinthians 6:9-20 (One of the series "Bible Study - 1 Corinthians")

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:30:00 +0000

Do we not know that our battle should be with sin, because of what God has made of us?

Matthew 21:12-22 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 10:30:00 +0000

Real faith can move any obstacle to the progress of the gospel.It is more than the religionists 'leaves only' which God hates.

2 Samuel 15:18-37 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Broken by sin, David trusts himself to the only God, not to His furniture.

Harvest 2011 Acts 14:8-18 (One of the series "Harvest Thanksgiving")

Sun, 2 Oct 2011 10:30:00 +0000

Harvest: a perpetual witness to the existence of a gracious God, an example of common grace and a pointer to saving grace.

Harvest 2011 Genesis 8:21 (One of the series "Harvest Thanksgiving")

Sun, 2 Oct 2011 18:00:00 +0000

In view of God's judgement, do we have a correct view of ourselves, of history, and of God? God is no tyrant and provides a sacrifice for our sin.

1 Corinthians 7:1-17 (One of the series "Bible Study - 1 Corinthians")

Wed, 5 Oct 2011 19:30:00 +0000

Rules, principles, commands, legalism, freedom, liberty, licence - how should God's Word govern our lives?

Mark 7:24-37

Sun, 9 Oct 2011 10:30:00 +0000

Faith in an unexpected place - desperate, persistent, and an answer which demonstrated the amazing authority of Jesus.

Job 17:vv 9 and 15

Sun, 9 Oct 2011 18:00:00 +0000

The testimony of the hope of the righteous when all hope seems lost.

Matthew 21:23-27 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 10:30:00 +0000

True or false? Church (temple) and teaching - one way or many? To whom do we look for authority? Our lives will reveal who we trust.

2 Samuel 16:1-14 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 18:00:00 +0000

A need to make correct judgements about others, ourselves, and God - and to trust the sovereign hand of God in all our circumstances.

1 Corinthians 7:6-16 (One of the series "Bible Study - 1 Corinthians")

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:30:00 +0000

Guidance for the single and the married. Marriage is to be upheld in the midst of a pagan society.

Matthew 21:28-46 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 10:30:00 +0000

Does what the Lord says apply to us or just others? If we are to enter the Kingdom of God we must personally apply and obey His Word.

2 Samuel 16:15-17:14 (esp 17:14) (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 18:00:00 +0000

The Sovereignty of God seen in His providence. What He determines will come to pass even at the hands of evil men.

COVENTRY EVANGELICAL FORUM (Matthew 17:1-8)

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:30:00 +0000

The significance of preaching in the 21st Century (that we may see Jesus only in all His glory).

Matthew 22:1-14 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:30:00 +0000

All is prepared for the coming wedding, but the invitation is largely rejected. Those who accept are to attend dressed as the bride.

2 Samuel 17:14,15 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:00:00 +0000

There are no "nobodies" in God's providential workings. God's plan is to use His "team" to acheive His purposes.

1 Corinthians 7:17 (One of the series "Bible Study - 1 Corinthians")

Wed, 2 Nov 2011 19:30:00 +0000

Be godly and content - not anxious about your place in life. Do what God has appointed for you to do.

Matthew 22:15-22 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 6 Nov 2011 10:30:00 +0000

Truth! It can be spoken insincerely - but true faith in Jesus will be more than words, it will be seen in what we do.

2 Samuel 18:1-18 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 6 Nov 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Who killed Absalom? The loved but unrepentant rebel, hanging between heaven and hell, will not escape the punishment due him.

1 Corinthians 7:25-40 esp v35 (One of the series "Bible Study - 1 Corinthians")

Wed, 9 Nov 2011 19:30:00 +0000

Help for a church confused about sexual relationships. Freedom within prescribed bounds, so that we live our short lives devoted to God with an eye to eternity.

Psalm 46:9 Remembrance Sunday

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 10:30:00 +0000

The God who makes war cease. Peace can only come through judgement, either on the last day or in His Son on the cross. Which will apply to us?

Matthew 22:23-33 esp v29 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Could you be wrong? The source of error - not knowing the scriptures, nor understanding nor experiencing the power of God.

Matthew 22:34-46 (One of the series "Matthew's Gospel")

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 10:30:00 +0000

We must recognize that God's commands condemn us all, and that He has come in love as a man, the Son of David, to save us.

2 Samuel 18:19-33 (esp v33) (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:00:00 +0000

We must focus on the interests of God's kingdom, not our guilt nor losses. Grief over the consequences of sin led Jesus to suffer for us.

1 Peter 1:8

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:30:00 +0000

The formula for perseverance - recall all the reasons to love Jesus, trust Him, and keep your eyes on glory when you will see Him.

2 Samuel 19:16-23 (esp v23) (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 18:00:00 +0000

The great promise to all who believe- 'You shall not die!'. A promise made by the King to all who are humbled and confess their sin.

1 Corinthians 8:1-13 (One of the series "Bible Study - 1 Corinthians")

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:30:00 +0000

Eating what is sacrificed to idols. Love and knowledge, primary and secondary issues.

Isaiah 8:13,14 (One of the series "Christmas and Advent Services")

Sun, 4 Dec 2011 10:30:00 +0000

The Child who divides - foretold as God with His people. A Sanctuary, or a Rock of offence.

2 Samuel 19:24-30 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 4 Dec 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Mephibosheth - a lesson on where our heart lies - with this world, or with our King.

Isaiah 8:11-22 esp v18 (One of the series "Christmas and Advent Services")

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:30:00 +0000

The Child who divides mankind - into children and followers of God, or of the devil.

2 Samuel 19:31-40 (One of the series "2 Samuel")

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Barzillai - a devoted and humble man. Content and with the King's interest at heart, and the right attitude to his works.

Micah 5:2 and 7:18-20 (One of the series "Christmas and Advent Services")

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:30:00 +0000

Iniquity, transgression, and sin. The wonder of a God who pardons.

Isaiah 8:22-9:6 (One of the series "Christmas and Advent Services")

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:30:00 +0000

Non-contributory salvation - a work of God accomplished through the child who is born.

Matthew 1:18-25 (One of the series "Christmas and Advent Services")

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:00:00 +0000

The tragedy of being blind to Jesus the God-man at Christmas. He saves His people.

Hosea 5:13-6:11 (One of the series "Christmas and Advent Services")

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:30:00 +0000

A people who profess devotion but have no repentance.

Isaiah 9:6 (One of the series "Christmas and Advent Services")

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 10:30:00 +0000

God's miraculous gift to the undeserving - One who would govern us and give us peace with God.

Isaiah 9:7 (One of the series "Christmas and Advent Services")

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 18:00:00 +0000

The determined zeal of God is establishing an eternal kingdom through a glorious Child.

Revelation 3:1-6

Sun, 1 Jan 2012 10:30:00 +0000

Professors only - or even now Possessors of a lively, not a dry faith?

Isaiah 52:12

Sun, 1 Jan 2012 18:00:00 +0000

A close relationship with God? Then His Presence will protect.

1 Corinthians 9:15-23 (One of the series "Bible Study - 1 Corinthians")

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 19:30:00 +0000

Self-interest and secondary matters must not hinder the faithful preaching of the Gospel.

Isaiah 45:22

Sun, 8 Jan 2012 10:30:00 +0000

A command to all, with a promise guaranteed by the Creator of all!

Acts 1:6 (One of the series "Acts")

Sun, 8 Jan 2012 18:00:00 +0000

The Acts of Jesus Christ - His kingdom, "one nation under God".

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (One of the series "Bible Study - 1 Corinthians")

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:30:00 +0000

The prize being eternal life, we must "run" with genuine intent.

Acts 8:26-39 (One of the series "Acts")

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:30:00 +0000

Christ's kingdom is opened to outcasts "cut off" from the people of God. The result - Great Joy!

Acts 4:31-5:11 (One of the series "Acts")

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:00:00 +0000

What is it to be filled with the Spirit? A desire to tell, join in fellowship, learn, pray, and serve with generosity. LOVE!

Acts 28:17-28 (One of the series "Acts")

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:30:00 +0000

Beware - a refusal to LISTEN to the gospel and TURN, will harden and end in eternal loss!

Acts 7:35-60 esp v60 (One of the series "Acts")

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:00:00 +0000

Religionists in the temple - but turning their back on Moses and Jesus, they now reject and abuse Stephen.

1 Corinthians 15:35-50

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:30:00 +0000

Physical RESURRECTION! The glorious hope of the believer. Not an automatic right, and needed to enter the Kingdom of God.

Zechariah 4

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:00:00 +0000

The day of small things is not the end. The God of GRACE and LIFE will finish His work. Who can prevent Him?