The Power of Blessing
Peter Cunliffe, speaking from Numbers 6: 22-27, encourages us to exercise the power of blessing from the outset of the New Year 2017
Jesus
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3rd of Advent
Lorna speaks about John the Baptist. The Bible passage were Isaiah 35:1-10 and Matthew 17:10-13
Paradise
Christ the King Sunday, Peter speaks about the plea of the thief on the cross. The lectionary for this Sunday was Colossians 1:11-20 and Luke 23:37-43. With thanks to Scott Hoezee of Calvin Theological Seminary for inspiration. The kingdom of God is expressed now whenever the People of God live lives that reflect the desire, purpose […]
Encountering God in relationship
Second in a series on prayer. After reading Galatians 3:26-4:7 and John 10:7-16 Allen talks about prayer in other religions – naming three and the difference with Christian prayer. He speaks about his own personal experience and how he takes time for prayer today.
The Parable of the Rich Fool
Rosie Cunliffe speaks from Luke 12:13-21 and asks “What is your treasure?”
All that Jesus said and did – Matthew 15:21-28
Dogs’ Crumbs
All that Jesus said and did – Matthew 15:10-20
Allen follows Jesus’ rebuttal of the Pharisees about defilement and speaks of the heart. He reflects on the Church’s role as a royal priesthood following the decision taken by the nation in the EU Referendum.
All that Jesus said and did – Matthew 14:22-36
As we continue to read carefully through Matthew’s gospel, looking at all that Jesus said and did, we are taking note of who Jesus is, his character and the actions that flow from that. We note too that Jesus is teaching disciples; disciples who will continue to demonstrate that the kingdom of God is among us until that day when Jesus returns.
All that Jesus said and did – Matthew 14:22-34
Continuing the series ‘All that Jesus said and did’ Peter Cunliffe speaks from Matthew 14:22-34
All that Jesus said and did – Matthew 13:53-58
Peter Cunliffe addresses the rejection of Jesus at Nazareth, and the perceived ordinariness of Jesus, as an encouragement for all would-be disciples of Jesus to exercise the authority that Jesus gives to us.