7. Seeking God’s Blessing at Home and in Church (1 Peter 3:1-12)

Seeking God’s Blessing at Home and in Church (1 Peter 3:1-12)
Stephen Ballingall

Preached on Sunday 19th January 2025 by Stephen Ballingall, our minister.

The seventh in a series of sermons on 1 Peter.

  1. Winsome wives and considerate husbands (1-7)

  2. Family seeking the Father’s blessing (8-12)

1. The Grace of Christmas (Matthew 1:1-17)

Let Earth Receive her King (Matthew 1:1-17)
Stephen Ballingall

Preached on Sunday 8th December 2024 by Stephen Ballingall.

The first in our advent series.

1. Jesus is the Hope of Israel

- As their kingly ruler

- With a robust hope

2. Jesus is the Saviour of the World

- For those with baggage

- For religious outsiders

The Levitical Law of Love (Leviticus 19:1-18)

The Levitical Law of Love (Leviticus 19:1-18)
Stephen Ballingall

Preached on Sunday 24th November 2024 by Stephen Ballingall, our minister.
A one-off sermon.

  1. Those who belong to the Lord, become like the Lord (v1-8)

  2. Holiness is … Generous (v9-10)

  3. Holiness is … Honest (v11-12)

  4. Holiness is … Fair (v13-14)

  5. Holiness is … Just (v15-16)

  6. Holiness is … Loving (v17-18)

  7. Jesus Preaches Leviticus 19

6. Winsomely Enduring War (1 Peter 2:11-25)

Winsomely Enduring War (1 Peter 2:11-25)
Stephen Ballingall

Preached on Sunday 17th November2024 by Stephen Ballingall, our minister.

The sixth in a series of sermons on 1 Peter.

  1. Living as Faithful Exiles (v11-12)

  2. Submitting to God in the Civil Realm (v13-17)

  3. Submitting to God in the Workplace (v18-25)

5. The People of God, Part 2: A Family of Worship (1 Peter 2:4-10)

The People of God, Part 2: A Family of Worship (1 Peter 2:4-10)
Stephen Ballingall

Preached on Sunday 10th November2024 by Stephen Ballingall, our minister.

The fifth in a series of sermons on 1 Peter.

1 - The Place of Worship (v4-8)

2 - The Messengers of Worship (v9-10)

4. The People of God, Part 1: A Family of Love (1 Peter 1:22-2:3)

The People of God, Part 1: A Family of Love (1 Peter 1:22-2:3)
Stephen Ballingall

Preached on Sunday 3rd November2024 by Stephen Ballingall, our minister.

The fourth in a series of sermons on 1 Peter.

1 - Families that Last, Love (1v22-25)

Love One Another

As those Born of God’s Lasting Seed

2 - Families that Listen, Grow Up (2v1-3)

Know What You Need

Know How Grown-ups Live

3. Journeying to Hope (1 Peter 1:13-21)

Journeying to Hope (1 Peter 1:13-21)
Stephen Ballingall

Preached on Sunday 27th October 2024 by Stephen Ballingall, our minister.

The third in a series of sermons on 1 Peter.

1 - Looking Forward (v13)

⁠As People of Hope

By preparing for action

And setting our hope fully on Christ

2 - Looking Up (v14-16)

⁠ ⁠As Obedient Children

Don't go back to your old ways

But take on the likeness of your Father

3 - Looking Back (v17-21)

⁠As Precious Children

Remember what you have been saved from

Remember what you have been saved by

2. A Living Hope (1 Peter 1:1-12)

A Living Hope (1 Peter 1:1-12)
Stephen Ballingall

Preached on Sunday 20th October 2024 by Stephen Ballingall, our minister.

The second in a series of sermons on 1 Peter.

1. A Certain Hope (v3-5)

Which Rests in God’s Work

2. A Suffering Hope (v6-9)

Which Prepares us for Christ’s Return

3. A Privileged Hope (v10-12)

Which Embraces Christ’s Pattern

1. Standing Firm in God's Grace: An Introduction to 1 Peter

Standing Firm in God's Grace: An Introduction to 1 Peter
Stephen Ballingall

Preached on Sunday 13th October 2024 by Stephen Ballingall, our minister.

The first in a series of sermons on 1 Peter.

1. We are an elect people

Chosen by God to belong to him, and show his glory to the world.

2. We are exiled people

Who will always be strangers in this world.

3. We are Christ’s people

Who receive glory from God, through standing firm in our suffering.