How open are you to receive? Much depends upon it ...
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Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Matthew 13:1-12, 18-23; Isaiah 55:10-13] How open are you to receive? Much depends upon it ... ![]()
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Matthew 11:16-30; Zechariah 9:9-12; Romans 7:15-25a] Revelation is wonderful but our response is critical. It is a privilege for which we are help responsible. The gospel passage continues with the wider account of the disciples first mission tour. ![]()
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: Jeremiah 28:5-9; Romans 6:12-23; Matthew 10:40-42] These three passages all touch on our representation of Christ to the world. What sort of ambassador are you? We explore the privilege, the service and the responsibility of being an ambassador for Christ. ![]()
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Jeremiah 20:7-13; Romans 6:1b-11; Matthew 10:24-39] A challenging word from Jesus, but what is its context? We need to get to grips with the Gospel of the Kingdom to understand where he is coming from. ![]()
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11 ] Casting our cares onto God - because he cares for us; reframing suffering in the light of Christ's sufferings; submitting to God; resisting the enemy; stones which are fashioned to form a living temple. ![]()
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. ![]()
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. Preacher: Capt Peter Lloyd [Text: 1 Peter 2:2-10]
"Love one another deeply from the heart." Peter applies this principle to our relationships in the midst of disagreement within the Province and reports back on the recent General Synod. Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: 1 Peter 2:19-25 with Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; John 10:1-10] How we struggle with submission! The flesh hates it. Peter gives us a rationale and an example to follow. None other than the Shepherd of our souls! ![]()
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Acts 2:36-42; 1 Peter 1:17-23] Do you wish you could have heard Jesus teaching his followers how he fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies? I think we can - via Peter who was a faithful witness. ![]()
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: Matthew 28:1-10] His claims were extraordinary; his resurrection verified them - so how do you respond? ![]()
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: Matthew 21:1-11] "Who is this man?" they asked. "A prophet," was the answer as they acknowledged him as king. A king who acted as a priest and claimed to be divine. Who is this Man? Prophet, Priest, King, God. ![]()
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14; John 11:1-45] Valley of the Dry Bones - Raising of Lazarus; What do you make of these stories? Metaphor/Resuscitation/Resurrection? ![]()
Preacher: Helen Hardcastle [Text: John 4:5-42] With the Samaritain woman, Jesus asked questions and used her interests to tell her important news. We have golden opportunities to learn and practise those skills. Read on ... ![]()
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: Matthew 17:1-9] What is this glory they saw? Who else is glorified? Might we be? ![]()
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Genesis 2:15-17; Matthew 4:1-11] It was tried on Eve and Adam and succeeded; it was tried on Jesus and it didn't; it is tried on us and too often works - temptation! We find some common factors in these strategies and see how Jesus resisted. ![]()
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Isaiah 49:8-16; Matthew 6:24-34] In his manifesto sermon, Jesus calls us to a singleness of purpose and devotion. As we seek his rule first, he tells us not to worry but trust in our Father's provision. ![]()
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: Matthew 5:21-37] A brief look at Jesus' statement of the inspiration of the Hebrew Scriptures then into murder, divorce, adultery and oaths! These are not the unforgivable sin - accusing thoughts are not God we can find peace in the confidence of his forgiveness if we are troubled. ![]()
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Isaiah 48:1-12; 1 Corinthians 2:1-12; Matthew 5:13-20] We commence a series on the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus likens us to salt and light. How might we let our light shine in 2014? ![]()
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Malachi 3:1-5; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40] The baby Jesus is first brought to the temple and recognised by Simeon and Anna. From them we learn of a long obedience, alertness to the Spirit and faithfulness. ![]()
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