John 15:1-8 Jesus teaches that we need a “whole eternity perspective”. What then is a life well-lived? What is the kind of life which really counts eternally?
Sermons from November 2014
Daniel 3:1-18 William Wilberforce campaigned for most of his adult life, often against violent opposition, to end the British slave-trade. Martin Luther King even gave his life in the cause of civil rights in the US. When we hear about these heroes who stood for what they believed in against the world, we admire them…
1 Corinthians 3:10-17 50-60 churches close each year in the Church of England. Most of these churches have at one stage been healthy and thriving. What went wrong? And what is the key to ensuring churches stay healthy?
Daniel 2:28b-49 One curious and yet common phenomenon in this country is discovering a Manchester United supporter with a southern accent. And when you quiz these people about how this loyalty first developed (which invariably happened to them during the Ferguson era), although there is usually a story about a grandparent who once nearly met…
Mark 1:21-34 The film Avatar “dangles Eden in front of us”, but sadly it can’t bring it back. Come and hear how Jesus “dangles Eden in front of us” and confirms that he will certainly bring it about.
Daniel 2:1-28a A lot of energy is poured into predicting the future, not just in the astrology industry, but in insurance, in meteorology, and in finance. And it’s also true for us as individuals: “if only I get the right qualifications,” or “so long as I build up some financial cushioning,” or “so long as…
Isaiah 50:4-11 The question “Are you a Christian?” is not a terribly helpful one nowadays. According to the 2011 UK census, 59% of the population would say they are, but what they mean by that varies hugely. A more helpful, and more biblical, question is “Are you a disciple of Jesus Christ?”
Jeremiah 9:17-26 Tom served as an officer with the Royal Marines Commandos, seeing tours in Northern Ireland, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He is now Associate Professor of Philosophy and Public Policy at the University of Oxford. Tom’s experiences have caused him to face some tough questions about life and faith: he will be interviewed and then…
Isaiah 49:1-16 ”How do I do broomstick crochet?” is a question of interest to no-one but a few specialists. “How can I get more joy in my life?” is a question of interest to all of us. The answer is revealed in Isaiah 49. It tells us how every day can be a party day!