Sermons from June 2015

Marks of the Spirit-filled church: 3 of 3: God-centered

John 17:1-5 In 2012 plans were announced to start a human colony on mars by 2027. Even though applicants have to pay to apply, and there are no plans for return, there were nearly 3000 applicants in the first year. Human beings seem to seek out opportunities to invest their lives in something significant and glorious. Listen in to discover the great cause which captivated and drove Jesus, and why it’s the one cause really worth living and dying for.

R.S.V.P: 3 OF 3: Depart!

Isaiah 52:1-12Whether it’s with reference to the NHS in Wales or to Europe in the light of the Greek crisis, recent headlines have warned against “sleepwalking into disaster”. But there is a spiritual equivalent. To stop us making the same mistake, God calls us to wake up and to depart. But what does that mean?

R.S.V.P: 2 OF 3: Seek!

Isaiah 55:6-13When you sign up for something online, there are always ‘Terms and conditions’ which apply. But according to research by one investment company, only 7% of Britons actually read them. With God’s offer in the gospel we cannot afford to be so lax. Far too much is at stake.

Marks of the Spirit-filled church: 1 of 3: Joyful

John 16:16-28 David Cameron has stated that improving our society’s sense of happiness is the great goal of his government: he wants to make happiness the new GDP. Pursuing happiness is what drives us on a personal scale as well. As St Augustine put it: “Every man, whatsoever his condition, desires to be happy.” So happiness is clearly what it’s all about, but how exactly do we find this illusive thing? Listen in as we consider Jesus’ teaching about how to find invincible joy.

R.S.V.P: 1 OF 3: Come!

Isaiah 55:1-5In the course of our lives we may receive many different invitations – to parties, to weddings, to marry someone, to take a new job, to subscribe to Horse & Hounds…But the greatest invitation of all is God’s offer of abundant life in his kingdom. What makes it so special, and what response does he call us to?

Isaiah: Vol 9: 4 of 4: The Conqueror

Isaiah 59-63“A dangerous monster threatens a community. One man takes it on himself to kill the beast and restore happiness to the kingdom”. This basic plotline of so many stories and films expresses one of the deepest longings of the human heart. It finds its fulfilment in the coming conqueror of the final section of Isaiah’s prophecy.

Marks of the Spirit-filled church: 3 of 3: Joyful

John 16:16-28 David Cameron has stated that improving our society’s sense of happiness is the great goal of his government: he wants to make happiness the new GDP. Pursuing happiness is what drives us on a personal scale as well. As St Augustine put it: “Every man, whatsoever his condition, desires to be happy.” So happiness is clearly what it’s all about, but how exactly do we find this illusive thing? Listen in as we consider Jesus’ teaching about how to find invincible joy.