B e sure to grieve E ndeavour to release your emotions R efuse to be rushed E xpose your own denial A nchor yourself in God V alue the support of friends E xpect many setbacks M ove forward slowly and courageously E ducate yourself in grief N urture…
NB. Low quality audio ‘I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.’ (verse 34) (1)Who is wielding this sword? (v34-36) (2)Why would they turn against people so close to them? v37 The Christian’s first love v38 The Christian’s self-denial v39 The Christian’s eternal perspective (3)What is Jesus…
NB. Low quality audio ‘You will be hated by all for my name’s sake…’ (verse 22) (1) Why it’s inevitable, if we proclaim the good news (v16-25) Sheep in the midst of wolves Servants and masters (2) Why it isn’t something to fear (v26-33) Things to chat about Has…
NB. Low quality audio ‘And proclaim as you go, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is at hand.”’ (verse 7) (1) The reason we do it (9:35-38) (2) The authority we’re under (10:1-8) (3) The authority we have (10:9-15)
1) SOVEREIGNTY! (v1-6) The sovereign Lord permits a wicked foe to strike a faithful servant 2) SUFFERING! (v7-10) The torment of body, mind & soul 3) SILENCE! (v11-13) Of Job Of his friends Of God
JOB: 1) HIS FAME! (v1-5) The greatest of all the people of the east. Blameless, upright, God-fearing, holy, wealthy, loving & prayerful 2) HIS FOE! (v6-19) SATAN – the adversary, the accuser of the brethren, the destroyer 3) HIS FAITH! (v20-22) “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken…
1) FAMILY! (v9 & 13) Timothy his beloved son in the faith Come quickly to see me, bring my cloak 2) FOES! (v10, 14-16) Demas has forsaken me (v10) Beware of Alexander (v14-15) The unfaithful anonymous (v16) 3) FRIENDS! Crescens (v10), Titus (v10), Luke (v11), Mark (v11), Tychicus (v12),…
1) THE OFFERING! I am ready. I am poured out. I am going home. 2) THE EPITAPH! I have fought. I have run. I have kept. 3) THE CROWN! Everlasting Righteousness Everlasting Christlikeness Everlasting Blessedness
1) PREACH THE WORD! (v1-4) Seriously, faithfully, earnestly, lovingly, doctrinally 2) STAY THE COURSE! (v5) Be sober-minded and endure suffering 3) WIN THE LOST! (v5) Do the work of an evangelist 4) FULFIL YOUR MINISTRY! (v5) Finish the course with your heart on fire for God APPLICATIONS: 1. Pray…
Apologies for the sound quality of the audio. This will be rectified in time for next Sunday’s sermon. 1) SACRED! God-breathed Its testimony, majesty, harmony, reliability,accuracy, prophecy, morality, continuity, simplicity & authority 2) SAVING! A book that speaks of the Saviour of Sinners Christ in all the Scriptures. 3) SANCTIFYING!…
Dear friends,
Thank you for your ongoing prayers and support doing these uncertain times.
Please do continue to pray for wisdom and guidance as we seek to do what is best to care for those who are most vulnerable among us.
As per the latest government guidelines and on the basis of an expert medical opinion from within our congregation, from the NHS and from Public Health England, we want to offer this additional information:
We advise anyone with a weakened immune system or any underlying health condition to stay away from public gatherings indoors.
If anyone experiences even a minor new and continuous cough, fever or other cold-like symptoms, please stay at home for at least 7 days.
These steps will help to protect those most vulnerable to the virus.
Please do pray for those who are vulnerable and may feel frightened and isolated. We are working on a strategy to help in this area.
Please pray for those who are on the front line of dealing with those affected, nurses, doctors and other health and social care workers.
We will be doing our best to keep you informed as regularly and as promptly as we can and as seems wise.
-Thursday Club will be suspended until further notice.
-CAMEO the monthly ladies group will also be suspended until further notice.
-The youth and children's work will take place as normal for now. Any changes for next week will be communicated as soon as they are known.
At this time, there is no guidance to cancel services or events. We are constantly checking as this and will respond accordingly.
We are planning to meet together this Sunday, 15th, as usual until the NHS and Public Health England change their advice. We are currently thinking through different strategies should this change.
We will be doing all we can over the coming weeks to help minimise the risk, encouraging each other to minimise contact. We have asked the welcome team asked not to shake hands when you come through the door.
We are also looking to livestream the services and recording them to be available on the website afterwards. Depending on the rapidly changing situation and guidance, we may be altering our services to best respond and also to protect the vulnerable.
We are thinking through several scenarios and will keep updating you as things progress.
If you are aware of someone in need or at risk of increased isolation, please call this number for help: 0151 280 9716
Please see the NHS website at www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Public health England at www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
This is a time for us as a congregation to trust God, act wisely and love one another!
With love
Ian
On behalf of the elders