2. A Coming of Age Story (Galatians 3:19 - 4:11)

2. A Coming of Age Story
Rupert Hunt-Taylor

Preached on Sunday 28th May 2023 by Rupert Hunt-Taylor

The second sermon in our series on Galatians: Life and Love in the Awkward age

1. This world is a dangerous place for children 3:19-24

2. The nursery is a tragic place for a grown son 3:25-4:11

Enjoying all that it means to be a true son…

• To come of age, in the Only Son

• To belong, no matter what, in the Spirit

• To be known, by the Father

1. No Man's Gospel (Galatians 1:1-2:10)

1. No Man's Gospel
Rupert Hunt-Taylor

Preached on Sunday 21st May 2023 by Rupert Hunt-Taylor

The first sermon in our series on Galatians: Life and Love in the Awkward age

Life in the Awkward Age…

1. Nothing in this age 1:1-9

can pull you out of this age

2. Nothing in Jesus’ Gospel 1:10 – 2:10

can be improved by flesh and blood

• Anything slipped in to Paul’s gospel will enslave you to a dying age

• Any pressure to please flesh & blood can become pressure to desert Jesus

25: The Invisible Prison (John 8:31-59)

25: The Invisible Prison (John 8:31-59)
Rupert Hunt-Taylor

Preached on Sunday 14th May 2023, by Rupert Hunt-Taylor

The twenty-fifth sermon of our series in the Gospel of John:
From the Father’s Heart

1. The depth of our need 31-47

Even though you don’t know it,

you really do need to be set free by a true son.

2. The height of Jesus’ grace 48-59

Even though you insult him,

there really is still time to rejoice with the Eternal Son.

24: This Dark World's Light (John 8:12-30)

24: This Dark World's Light (John 8:12-30)
Rupert Hunt-Taylor

Preached on Sunday 7th May 2023, by Rupert Hunt-Taylor

The twenty-fourth sermon of our series in the Gospel of John:
From the Father’s Heart

“Why should we listen to you?”

We should follow where Jesus leads, because

1. Only Jesus is Light from Light 12-20

We must follow where Jesus leads, because

2. Without Jesus, we will die with the darkness 21-30

23: The Miserable and the Mercy-Hearted (John7:53-8:11)

23: The Miserable and the Mercy-Hearted (John7:53-8:11)
Rupert Hunt-Taylor

Preached on Sunday 23rd April 2023, by Rupert Hunt-Taylor

The twenty-third sermon of our series in the Gospel of John:
From the Father’s Heart

1. Caught: 7:53-9a

Can we see ourselves exposed with the Miserable?

2. Changed: 9b-11

Will we stand alone before the Mercy-Hearted?

22. There is a Fountain (John 7:37-52)

22. There is a Fountain (John 7:37-52)
Rupert Hunt-Taylor

Preached on Sunday 2nd April 2023, by Rupert Hunt-Taylor

The twenty-second sermon of our series in the Gospel of John:
From the Father’s Heart

The kindest offer ever made:

Heaven reaches out to shrivelled souls 37-39

The saddest snobbery ever shown:

Shrivelled souls dismiss the glory of heaven 40-52

21. How (not) to find God (John 7:14-36)

21. How (not) to find God (John 7:14-36)
Rupert Hunt-Taylor

Preached on Sunday 19th March 2023, by Rupert Hunt-Taylor

The twenty-first sermon of our series in the Gospel of John:
From the Father’s Heart

1. There is a way to find God (v14-24)

2. But only through one who knows God (v25-31)

3. And the time to meet him is running out (v32-36)

9. Don't Forget the Dice! (Esther 9:20-10:3)

9. Don't forget the Dice!
Rupert Hunt-Taylor

Preached on Sunday 12th February 2023, by Rupert Hunt-Taylor

The ninth sermon of our series in the book of Esther:
A Series of Unfortunate Events

Remember, rehearse, and rejoice in your rest!

• Says Mordecai (20-22)

• Say all God’s people everywhere (23-28)

• Say God’s ‘priest’ and ‘king’ together (29-32)

… Because the Good God still holds the dice

… Because his Good King still holds the future

8. The Great Unwind (Esther 8:3-9:19)

8. The Great Unwind (Esther 8:3-9:19)
Rupert Hunt-Taylor

Preached on Sunday 5th February 2023, by Rupert Hunt-Taylor

The eighth sermon of our series in the book of Esther:
A Series of Unfortunate Events

1. In every corner of the world, 8:3-17

the great unwind of sorrow is decreed

2. In every human heart, 9:1-19

the great destruction of hatred is delivered