5. Our Embarrassing Father (1 Corinthians 4)

Preached on 13th September 2020 by Rupert Hunt-Taylor.

The fifth talk in the "How to win at Christianity" series.

Sermon Notes:

A paternity test…

1.  When do we want our approval? (1-5)

– A true child of Paul…cares for Jesus’ ultimate verdict on his heart, not that of others now.

2.  What do we think of as success? (6-18)

– A true child of Paul… boasts in nothing more or less than the message Paul was trusted with  (6-7).

– A true child of Paul… is willing to “lose” now, knowing that everything they have, they received  (8-13).

3.  Where do we look for our examples? (14-21)

– A true child of Paul… follows his ways, not just his words.

4. Two Ways to Smell

Preached on September 6th 2020 by Rupert Hunt Taylor

Worth and Worship: Humanity Rediscovered

First Reading:  Mark 7:5-8

Second Reading:  Amos 5:21-24

Third Reading: Hebrews 12:28–13:16

Sermon Notes:

  1. When does worship make the heavens stink?

    - When we barge in, filthy and proud

      • Liturgy

      • Lives

  2. When does worship make our Father smile?

    - When the crucified one fills our lips and our love

      • Liturgy

      • Lives

3. The Exhausted Soul

Preached on August 30th 2020 by Rupert Hunt Taylor

Worth and Worship: Humanity Rediscovered

First Reading: Genesis 1:31-2:3

Second reading: Hebrews 3:12-4:11

Sermon Notes:

  1. Human souls need rest

  2. Jesus gives rest to the weary

  3. We rest in him through worship

[Please enjoy the sound of authentic Scottish seagulls, added into the background of this sermon at no extra cost.]

2. The Torn Photograph

Preached on August 23rd 2020 by Rupert Hunt Taylor

Worth and Worship: Humanity Rediscovered

Sermon Notes:

Stitching the fabric of creation back together…

  1. A Joyful Gathering: At the heart of this universe is a joyful celebration.

  2. An Aching Rift: That gathering is a dangerous place to be if you don’t belong.

  3. A Spiritual Homecoming: God gives his lost children ways to come home.

Psalm 33: Praise for Presbyterians

Preached over lockdown on 31st May 2020, by Rupert Hunt-Taylor.

Psalms | Book 1: Christ's battle for the kingdom

Sermon Notes:

A song for the times that praise doesn’t come naturally.

Two places to see God’s trustworthiness:

1) Creation (v4-9)

  • You can trust God… because planets pour out of His mouth.

2) Providence (10-19)

  • You can trust God… because your heart is stuck in His eye.

Psalm 31: God's Grip

Preached over lockdown on 10th May 2020, by Rupert Hunt-Taylor.

Psalms | Book 1: Christ's battle for the kingdom

Sermon Notes:

- Two perspectives on a death

- What could God’s king see, that will help us respond with v23 & 24?

Three things that God holds in his hands:

  1. Heavy souls (v5)

  2. Human times (v15)

  3. Hidden treasure (v19)