Preached on 31st January 2021 by Rupert Hunt-Taylor.
The fourteenth talk in the "How to win at Christianity" series.
Sermon Notes:
v19-22 Freedom Chained by Love
v23-27 A Heart Trained by Longing
13. The 'Others', the Ox, and the Apostle (1 Corinthians 9:1-18)
Preached on 24th January 2021 by Rupert Hunt-Taylor.
The thirteenth talk in the "How to win at Christianity" series.
Sermon Notes:
What could be so precious to Paul that he would surrender every right for it?
v1-14 An Awkward Argument
v15-18 A Precious Privilege
12. On Growing Up (1 Corinthians 8)
Preached on 17th January 2021 by Rupert Hunt-Taylor.
The twelfth talk in the "How to win at Christianity" series.
Sermon Notes:
- The issue behind the question in Chs 8-10: what is true maturity?
- True maturity understands how the cross reorders our priorities:
v1-3 The purpose of knowledge …is love (not pride)
“Your knowledge doesn't show what you think it shows!”
v4-6 The goal of life …is our Father (not our freedom)
“God’s uniqueness doesn’t mean what you think it means!”
v7-13 The danger we worry about …is losing souls (not looking weak)
“Your message doesn't say what you think it says!”
Jonah 4
Preached on 10th January 2021 by Peter Dickson.
Jonah 3
Preached on 3rd January 2021 by Peter Dickson.
Jonah 2
Preached on 27th December 2020 by Peter Dickson.
3. His Destiny: The Sword in the Soul (Luke 2:33-35)
CANCELLED | When the Carols Fell Silent
Four great threats to the joy of Christmas
Preached on 20th December 2020 by Rupert Hunt-Taylor
Sermon Notes:
Jesus: The great divide
1. A Sign (v34)
2. A Sword (v35a)
3. A Searchlight (v35b)
2. His Rivals: The Tyrant on the Throne (Matt 2:13-23)
CANCELLED | When the Carols Fell Silent
Four great threats to the joy of Christmas
Preached on 13th December 2020 by Rupert Hunt-Taylor
Sermon Notes:
1. Man’s response to Christmas... is terrifying
- Terrifyingly knowledgeable
- Terrifyingly normal
- Terrifyingly damaging
2. Christ’s response to man... is to enter in to our terror
1. His Foe: The Dragon in the Stable (Rev 12:1-12)
CANCELLED | When the Carols Fell Silent
Four great threats to the joy of Christmas
Preached on 6th December 2020 by Rupert Hunt-Taylor
Sermon Notes:
On earth: a baby batters a beast (v1-6)
In heaven: a lamb conquers a liar (v7-12)
Three things to know when you pick a fight with a dragon:
The Devil is dying
The baby has bled
His people are fed
Psalm 36: The Well and the Fountain
Preached on 29th November 2020, by Rupert Hunt-Taylor.
Psalms | Book 1: Christ's battle for the kingdom
Sermon Notes:
1. The human heart: a well of death and deceit (v1-4)
2. The God of love: a fountain of life and light (v5-9)
3. From the depths of the well, drink from the fountain (v10-12)
Psalm 35: The Darkest Stain
Preached on 22nd November 2020, by Rupert Hunt-Taylor.
Psalms | Book 1: Christ's battle for the kingdom
Sermon Notes:
The worst miscarriage of justice in history... which side were we on?
How do Jesus’ true people respond to the world’s hatred of him:
1. Rage against the wrong
2. Rouse the one who cares
3. Rejoice in the righteous God
Psalm 34: The King Who Shares
Preached on 15th November 2020, by Rupert Hunt-Taylor.
Psalms | Book 1: Christ's battle for the kingdom
Sermon Notes:
A humiliating story... What king would so delight in sharing it?
1. Sing with the king: and share in God’s worth to Him (1-7)
2. Hear how to fear: and share in God’s love for Him (8-22)
Lest We Forget
Preached on 8th November 2020 by Rupert Hunt-Taylor
A brief reflection for Remembrance Sunday
Readings: Deuteronomy 6:4–12, Luke 23:32-43
On memory...
We long for remembrance, because we are human
Memory values our past
Memory values our future
Our memories fail, because we are human
Memory is a wonderful but finite gift
God also gives us means to preserve our memory of himself
True hope lies in the one who remembers us
11. Happily Ever After (1 Corinthians 7:25-40)
Preached on 1st November 2020 by Rupert Hunt-Taylor.
The eleventh talk in the "How to win at Christianity" series.
Sermon Notes:
- A ring or a noose?
- Paul’s aim: pastoral wisdom, that frees us from anxiety
However you decide...
You are free
This world is dying
Life in it is difficult
So devote that life to Jesus
Jonah 1: God’s grace is tenacious
Preached on 25th October 2020 by Peter Dickson.
A one-off sermon on Jonah 1:1-17.
Sermon Notes
We can be very serious about getting away from The Lord
Our God is surprisingly resourceful
What greater sign could ever be given us?
10. A better master, in a broken world (1 Corinthians 7:10-24)
Preached on 18th October 2020 by Rupert Hunt-Taylor.
The tenth talk in the "How to win at Christianity" series.
Sermon Notes:
How do we find contentment, in a world of disposable things?
In a broken world, it’s enough...
1. …to fight for Jesus’ faithfulness (v10-11)
• so don’t dispose of your marriage!
2. …to live in Jesus’ peacefulness (v12-16)
• so don’t devalue your marriage!
3. …to belong to a better master (v17-24)
• so don’t despise your freedom!