Stand Alone - John 20:24-31 - The Twin
Stand Alone - John 20:24-31 - The twin
Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.”
Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!”
Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
- John 20:26–29
Easter Sunday - Weep No More - The Lion who Conquered Death
Easter Sunday 2025
This week we look at the message of Easter, and in particular the resurrection of Christ and what it means to conquer death.
And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied.
1 Corinthians 15:17-18
Good Friday - Revelations 5:1-9 - Weep No More
Good Friday 2025
This week we look at the message of Easter, and in particular the crucifixion of Christ.
Revelation 5:5: “Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals.”
Stand alone - Mark 10:42-45 - The Way of Greatness
Standalone
Mark 10:42-45 - The Way of Greatness
What does the bible say about true greatness?
1.GREATNESS: SHARING IN THE SUFFERINGS OF CHRIST
“You don’t know what you are asking,” Jesus said. “Can you drink the cup I drink or be baptized with the baptism I am baptized with?” Mark 10:38
2.GREATNESS: SACRIFICIAL SERVICE OF OTHERS
For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45
John 7:53 - 8:11 | Grace for your worst day
John 7: 37-39 | Are you thirsty?
“Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food.
Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David.”
Isaiah 55 :1 - 3
John 7:53 - 8:11 | Grace for your worst day
Ps Mike explores the passage on the woman caught in adultery and Jesus’s response. He explores the validity of the passage and how it is the perfect example of Christ’s character.
On our best day we need Christ just as much as we need him on our worst day.
John 7:40-52 | What to do with Jesus?
John 7: 37-39 | Are you thirsty?
“Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food.
Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David.”
Isaiah 55 :1 - 3
John 7:40-52 | What to do with Jesus?
We go through the Old Testament to see what it says about who Jesus is and what he will do.
#1 - The King (from Bethlehem)
#2 - The Prophet
Micah 5:2
Deuteronomy 18:15-20, 5:22-33
Hebrews 1:1-2, 3:3-6
John 18:33-37
John 7:37-39 | Are you thirsty?
John 7: 37-39 | Are you thirsty?
“Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food.
Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David.”
Isaiah 55 :1 - 3
John 7:37-39 | Are you thirsty?
“Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food.
Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David.”
Isaiah 55:1-3
John 7:11-39 | Clarity in the Confusion
JOHN 6:37
All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.
1.WHO this promise is for.
2.WHY you can trust his promise.
3. WHAT we need to do about it
John 7:11-39 | Clarity in the Confusion
The Feast of Booths was at hand to commemorate the exodus from Egypt. Those gathered are looking for Jesus, and everyone is discussing who Jesus is. Jesus boldly attends the Feast of Booths, where He enters the temple and begins to teach. Here he explains His purpose and authority to the onlookers, and rebukes the Jews on their hypocrisy and judgement. He explains who He is, but while some believe, others are confused.
He declares: “Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’”
John 7:1-10 | Blind Brothers
JOHN 6:37
All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.
1.WHO this promise is for.
2.WHY you can trust his promise.
3. WHAT we need to do about it
John 7:1-10 | Blind Brothers
Indwelling sin means we do wrong.
Indwelling sin means we have wrong understanding.
Indwelling sin means we cannot see.
Clarity #4 - Mission (Matthew 28:18-20)
Clarity #4 Mission
A commander
A target
A goal
A method
A message
A power
Clarity #3 - Community (1 John 4:7-12)
Clarity #3
In this sermon, we explore what it means to live in a gospel-centered community, where the love of Christ shapes our relationships and interactions. The gospel not only saves us from sin but invites us into the family of God, where we are deeply loved by Him. In response to God’s love, we are called to love one another—though this love can be difficult, it is the essence of Christian unity and forgiveness. As God joyfully watches His children love each other, so too does He desire us to embody this love in tangible ways.
True love isn’t just preached or sung about; it must be expressed through action. Reflecting on the teachings of 1 John and C.S. Lewis, we are reminded that God's love is dynamic, a living activity that calls us to small acts of love today, which prepare us for even greater sacrifices tomorrow. The challenge for the church is to love authentically and selflessly, starting with the everyday moments of grace we share together.
Clarity #2 - Discipleship (John 15:1-5)
Clarity #2
This week we explore what it means to be a disciple of Christ - that all those who become Christians become Disciples. That all discipleship is - or should be - Gospel-centred.
There are two steps to the Christian life, to believe in Him, and to abide in Him.
We also look at the two parts to Gospel discipleship - the Gospel shape and the Gospel power, that the commands of God, are rooted in the Gospel of Christ.
Clarity #1 - Gospel centred (eph. 2:1-10)
Clarity #1
Gospel Centred (Eph. 2.1-10)
Clear on Sin (v.1-3)
Clear of Grace (v.4-9)
Clear on Holiness (v.10)
Stand alone - 2 Timothy 4:16-18 God is Near
Standalone
2 Timothy 4:16-18 God is Near
People really will let you down (v16)
Jesus never will (v17)
So you can face whatever is coming (v18)
Stand alone - 2 CorinthiAns 4
Standalone
2 Corinthians 4:5-18
Strong or weak? How does my idea of the a good Christian affect my view on:
Salvation – My standing with God
The mission – Sharing hope with others
Advent 2024 - God With Us - Week 4 Part 2- Draw Near To God
Advent 2024
God With Us - Draw Near To God
Part 1
1: The Word
2: Open the door
3: Repentance
Part 2
4: Do ministry
5: Give him your burdens
6: Gather together
Galatians 5:1-15 | We Have Freedom in Christ Alone
Galatians 5:1-15
For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1
In Galatians 5:1-15, Paul talks to the church about three main areas:
Being a slave to the law
The freedom in the Gospel
The freedom that fulfils the law
Advent 2024 - God With Us - Week 4 - Draw Near To God 1
Advent 2024
God With Us - Draw Near To God 1
1: The Word
2: Open the door
3: Repentance
Part 2
4: Do ministry
5: Give him your burdens
6: Gather together