To know Jesus and to make Him known
Sometimes we do not have sermons but instead watch a DVD or YouTube recording which we find helpful. For example, on 23rd November 2014 we watched this sermon from Billy Graham called The Cross. We hope you will find it inspiring.
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20180520APBCWhatWeBelieveASpiritFill.mp3
Our Website says that 'With God's help we will be a Spirit filled Church'. On Pentecost Sunday Craig helps us to understand that Spirit filled is not something that we can make happen. It
Rev Craig Downes
20-May-2018
What does Spirit filled Church mean?
20180415APBCWhatWeBelieveDoctrine.mp3
Starting the Summer Sermon Series on 'What is Church' we have a look at our Mission Statement To know Jesus and to make Him known. Craig asks the question; 'Are we knowing Jesus and making
Rev Craig Downes
13-May-2018
What is Church? Looking at our Mission Statement
20180408APBCPeterAndJesusReturnToGre.mp3
In the last of the Sermon Series looking at the relationship between Simon Peter and Jesus, Craig teaches how the difference in what we are prepared to give for our faith and what God expects is our c
Rev Craig Downes
8-Apr-2018
Return to greatness
20180401APBCPeterAndJesusEasterSunda.mp3
Easter Sunday on April Fools Day. April Fool's day only works if the person that is the fool, learns that he or she is a Fool for believing what they did, and changes their mind because they hear
Rev Craig Downes
1-Apr-2018
Easter Sunday April Fool
20180325APBCPeterAndJesusPalmSundayB.mp3
On Palm Sunday, Craig continues the Peter and Jesus Sermon Series. During Holy Week, Peter learns just how much more he has to learn from Jesus and about Jesus. despite being in Jesus' company for
Rev Craig Downes
25-Mar-2018
Palm Sunday Baptism
20180318PeterAndJesusCommunion
In this sermon, Craig teaches how Jesus views Communion and how in sharing in this simple meal, we make the vital choice between life and death
Rev Craig Downes
18-Mar-2018 10:30
20180311PeterAndJesusMotheringSunday
In this sermon, Craig illustrates how Jesus provides the ultimate Mother figure and the pattern not just for Fatherhood, but for Motherhood. His teaching, his love and his self sacrifice show the way
Rev Craig Downes
11-Mar-2018 10:30
Mothering Sunday
20180225Matt15PeterAndJesusLentSerie.mp3
In the second of this year's Lent Series we hear how when we follow Jesus into the deep water, He enables us not just to do the improbable, but also the impossible
Rev Craig Downes
25-Feb-2018
Lent Series Simon Peter and Jesus
20180218John1PeterAndJesusLentSeries.mp3
This year our Lent Series examines how Simon Peter relates to and interacts with Jesus. In this sermon we see how Jesus calls us and renames us. After that everything changes as we follow Jesus into t
Rev Craig Downes
18-Feb-2018
Lent Series Simon Peter and Jesus
20180211Ecc4.mp3
On Poverty Sunday Craig teaches us what King Solomon has to say about Possessions, money and the persuit of wealth. Everything is meaningless but 2 is better than 1, a 3 stranded rope does not break e
Rev Craig Downes
11-Feb-2018
Christians are here to help the
20180204Ecc3.mp3
In our monthly Family Service, Carole teaches us how there is a time for all things and that all things change except the things of God
Carole Farley
4-Feb-2018
There is a time for all things
20180121Ecc2.mp3
Satisfaction, sensual pleasure, Building projects, Possessions, Significance - everything is meaningless, a chasing after the wind. Pleasure is nice, but when pleasure provides ones needed meaning or
Rev Craig Downes
28-Jan-2018
Ecclesiastes Series Everything is meaningless
20180114Ecc1.mp3
A new Sermon Series for the year starting at the beginning of Ecclesiasties. King Solomon tests everything and finds it all to be 'meaningless'. Craig teaches us that all things have meaning a
Rev Craig Downes
14-Jan-2018
Ecclesiastes Series Everything is meaningless
20180107Mark1JourneysInFaithJohnTheB.mp3
Craig continues the long term series of 'Journey's in Faith'. What do we learn about our faith from the accounts of John the Baptist.
Rev Craig Downes
7-Jan-2018
20171217Daniel12AdventSeries3.mp3
In the 3rd of this year's Advent Series, Craig teaches us how in Daniel we learn for the first time in the Bible about 'Everlasting life' and how God is always calling us into His presence
Rev Craig Downes
17-Dec-2017
Shine in the Darkness and lead many to the Lord
20171210TwoPeterAdventSeries2.mp3
In the second of this year's Advent Series based on the popular song 'Shine Jesus Shine' Craig teaches us that Christmas is like a Penguin. There are 2 distinct sides to Christmas, the lig
Rev Craig Downes
10-Dec-2017
Advent and being light in the Darkness
20171119Eph6PrayInTheSpirit.mp3
In the final sermon of our year's Big Book Study series on Ephesians, Craig teaches on how we pray in the Spirit. The Book of Ephesians is one large inclusio that contains 3 great sermons that beg
Rev Craig Downes
19-Nov-2017 10:00
20171112Eph6TheArmourOfGod.mp3
Remembrance Sunday gives us all a moment to appreciate and remember the sacrifice of the many veterans and current members of the armed forces. In this sermon, Sarah reminds us that the struggle is no
Sarah Graham
12-Nov-2017 10:00
The Armour of God
20171105Eph5ChildrenAndParents.mp3
In our family Service, Carole explains how as God calls us all to be good parents of the children in the church and how when we obey all the family rules, life is so much better
Carole Farley
5-Nov-2017 10:00
20171029Acts8EthiopianEunuch.mp3
In this Baptismal Sermon Craig teaches how obedience to God leads us through the waters f Baptism into a transformed and transforming life. As Philip obeys God although there is no plan, he is used to
Rev Craig Downes
29-Oct-2017 10:00
The Ethiopian Eunuch
20171015Lamentation3bReturnToGod.mp3
In the last of our mini-series from the Book of Lamentations, Craig teaches us how Jeremiah gives us the blueprint for returning to God. How if we acknowledge God as sovereign, Jesus as Lord and repen
Rev Craig Downes
15-Oct-2017
Lamentations and returning to God
20171008Lamentation3aYetTheCompassio.mp3
Semper Fi - Craig tells us how the prophet Jeremiah laments for his own loss. In his grief and suffering he feels that God has abandoned him Yet he remembers that the Covenant love of God, His faithfu
Rev Craig Downes
8-Oct-2017
20171001Lamentation2bMothersThatLame.mp3
Carole shares with us the true story of a mother that lamented for her son just as Jeremiah records the mothers lamenting in Jerusalem after the destruction of the city. She tells us how a mother'
Carole Farley
1-Oct-2017
20170924Lamentation2TheWrathOfGod.mp3
In Lamentations 2, Jeremiah describes God as an enemy who has destroyed His own people. Is God and enemy? Craig shows how God had no other way of calling His chosen people back to His ways in order th
Rev Craig Downes
24-Sep-2017
The Wrath of God
20170917Psalm85Harvest.mp3
A short sermon celebrating the Harvest season. In Psalm 85, the psalmist calls us to look to the ways of righteousness. If we trust in God, if We empty ourselves of our self righteousness, our arrogan
Rev Craig Downes
17-Sep-2017
Harvest
20170910Lamentation1TheProblemOfSin.mp3
So few people preach through the Book of Lamentations but it is in the Bible for a reason. At the beginning of this short mini-series on Lamentations Craig introduces the Book and teaches how Sin, whe
Rev Craig Downes
11-Sep-2017
20170730Eph4UnityGraceWAV.mp3
Craig explains that although Unity in the church is dependant on everyone playing their part and fulfilling their roles; because we are all human and deeply flawed, it can only work through the Grace
Rev Craig Downes
21-Aug-2017
Ephesians Sermon Series, Unity and Grace
20170811Eph4SpeakTheTruthWAV.mp3
What does it mean to 'speak the truth in love'? Craig Explains that we all need to think and pray carefully about what this actually means. It does not mean saying everything we know without r
Rev Craig Downes
6-Aug-2017
Ephesians Sermon Series, Speak the truth in love
20170716Isaiah1IanMoody.mp3
Ian calls us to remember what God wants in our worship. How so much of what we consider to be really important, God actually has no time for at all.
Ian Moody
16-Jul-2017
How do we Worship God
20170709Eph4ALifeWorthyOfTheCalling.mp3
Craig continues the Sermon Series from Ephesians by showing us how in Ephesians 4 Paul teaches the Church about Unity and how Unity is only achieved by the whole Fellowship becoming one in Christ. Ind
Rev Craig Downes
9-Jul-2017
Ephesians Sermon Series, A Worthy Life
20170625James2FaithAndDeedsAmyVanHee.mp3
Amy tells us how God has called us and equipped us to become Master Builders in the university of His making. Although we all of us feel unworthy and unqualified, we become qualified by the Power of t
Amy Van Heerden
25-Jun-2017
James 2 God's Master Builders
20170618 1Thess2FathersDay.mp3
On Father's Day, Craig tells us how, although we all have broken relationships in ways either bg or small with our biological fathers, we find the Perfect Father in God. God the Father is the only
Rev Craig Downes
18-Jun-2017
Father's Day
20170604Eph3Pentecost.mp3
Carole and special guest Branson Bear tell the story of how St Paul describes his own 'Pentecost' to the church in Ephesus, and how on the road to Damascus,Saul is transformed in Paul by the p
Carole Farley
4-Jun-2017
Ephesiand Sermon Series Pentecost
20170514Ephesians2a.mp3
Carole continues the Sermon Series on Ephesians reminding us that we were all once separated form God and how Jesus came to build the gap between us and our Father.
Carole Farley
25-May-2017
God's reconciliarion of the world in Christ
20170521 Ephesians2b.mp3
Craig teaches on what Paul may have meant when he describes how Jesus destroyed the wall of Hostility between Jews and Gentiles. This wall however remains within all of us, in our communities, our chu
Rev Craig Downes
25-May-2017
Jesus destroys the wall of Hostility
20170430 sermon Ephesians 1: 3-10
Who are you? Allowing God to define you - Ephesians 1: 3-10. Continuing the Sermon series on Ephesians Craig show us how, just as the Church in Ephesus needed to redine who and what 'Church' i
Rev Craig Downes
23-May-2017
Ephesians Sermon Series, Grace, Mercy, The Cross
090417 His Followers Disappointment Luke 23: 13-25
His Followers Disappointments - Luke 23: 13-25 - On Palm Sunday Craig continues his sermon Series'What Jesus carried to the Cross'. From Palm Sunday to Good Friday - what went wrong to make th
Rev Craig Downes
18-Apr-2017
Hi Followers Disappoinments
020417 sermon 1 John 2:1-6, 12-14
Jesus Carried the sins of the World - 1 John 2:1-6, 12-14. Craig continues his Lent Series 'What Jesus carried to the Cross' On that empty Cross. Jesus is weighed down with our sins and the si
Rev Craig Downes
2-Apr-2017
The Sins of the World
20170326 A Mothers Broken Heart.mp3
A Mother's Broken Heart - John 19:25-27 Craig continues his Lent Series 'What Jesus carried to the Cross'. On Mothering Sunday we remember how Mary the mother of Jesus had her heart broken
Rev Craig Downes
26-Mar-2017
A Mother's Broken Heart
190317 sermon John 19:23-24.mp3
A Seamless Robe - John 19:23-24 Craig continues his Lent Sermon Series on 'What Jesus carried to the Cross' emphasising the reasons why Jesus wore a robe that was seamless and what that means
Rev Craig Downes
19-Mar-2017
A Seamless Robe
050317 Sermon - Hope.mp3
Gordon Raggett and the CRiBS team remind us of the hope that the Bible promises and encourages us all to be beacons of hope in our troubled world.
Gordon Raggett and the CRiBS team
6-Mar-2017
Joyful in Hope
150217 Sermon - 1 Samuel 13:11-14
A Man after God's own Heart - 1 Samuel 13:11-14 - A topical sermon explaining the heart that God seeks - faithful, obedient, humble, surrendered to Him, thankful, joyful, trusting, gracious, comp
Rev Craig Downes
6-Mar-2017
A Man after God's own heart
190217 sermon - 2 Samuel 11_1-16,26-27.mp3
The path of sin - 2 Samuel 11:1-16,26-27 The story of David and Bathsheba shows us how sin leads to more sin - ego, arrogance, adultery, deception and murder. But we can seek God's forgiveness.
Rev Craig Downes
19-Feb-2017
The path of sin
120217 Sermon - 2 Samuel 6_12-23.mp3
True worship - David demonstrates true worship by being uninhibited and by focussing on God, rather than himself or others.
Rev Craig Downes
12-Feb-2017
True worship
251216 Sermon.mp3
Craig explains the Christmas story to Gibbs and Denozzo (Guinea pigs) on Christmas Day
Rev Craig Downes
15-Jan-2017
Witnessing to a Guinea Pig
150117 Sermon - 1 Samuel 16_1 - 13.mp3
Preaching about Samuel anointing David as King, Craig reminds us that God's choice of leaders is not the same as God's.
Rev Craig Downes
15-Jan-2017
After God's own heart
080117 Sermon - Julian of Norwich.mp3
One of the journeys in faith series - Craig encourages us with the example of Mother Julian of Norwich who taught that all will be well no matter what life has thrown at us because we are loved by God
Rev Craig Downes
8-Jan-2017
Julian of Norwich
111216 Sermon - Luke 2_1-7.mp3
Away in a Manger - Luke 2:1-7 Craig strips out the myths of this familiar carol and shows us the deeper meaning of Jesus joining in the squalor of a manger and journeying with us to the upper room, th
Rev Craig Downes
11-Dec-2016
Away in a Manger
041216 Sermon - Deut 6_4-9.mp3
The Twelve Days of Christmas - Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Craig continues his series on Christmas Carols explaining how it was used as an aide memoire to teach people the key tenets of the Christian faith and
Rev Craig Downes
4-Dec-2016
The Twelve Days of Christmas
271116 Sermon -Isaiah 7_10-14.mp3
O come, O come Emmanuel - Isaiah 7:10-14 Craig begins his advent series using the old carol, O come, O come Emmanuel which is rich in Biblical messages and signs about God's greatest gift to man.
Rev Craig Downes
27-Nov-2016
Come, O come Emmanuel
201116 Sermon - Jude 24-26.mp3
Stumbling Stones to Stepping Stones Jude 24-26 - Craig reminds us not to allow ourselves to be defined by our past but instead use those things that cause us to stumble to become stepping stones.
Rev Craig Downes
20-Nov-2016
Stumbling stones into stepping stones
131116 Sermon - Psalm 137.mp3
Roger reminds us that remembrance should not be about sentimentality but of learning the lessons in Isaiah where as people of salt and light we are called not only to grieve loss, but to bring hope an
Rev Roger Taylor
13-Nov-2016
Remembrance
061116 sermon - Jude 17-25.mp3
Beloved in Christ - Jude 17-25 Continuing our study of Jude, Carole reminds us of the importance of allowing God'd word to be a living word on which we act and to remember that our salvation has b
Carole Farley
6-Nov-2016
Beloved in Christ
301016pm sermon - Acts10_23-37.mp3
Anointed to do good - Acts 10:23-37 Rupert uses the story of Peter and Cornelius to reminds us of the diverse and united nature of heaven. Jesus constantly exerts us to do good yet as Christians we ha
Rev Rupert Lazar
30-Oct-2016
Anointed to do good
301016am sermon - Numbers 13_17-30.mp3
Preaching on our 75th Church Anniversary Rupert reminded us to be a people who don't look back through rose tinted glasses but to the promises God has for the future.
Rev Rupert Lazar
30-Oct-2016
Trusting in God for our future
231016 sermon - Jude 1-16.mp3 (Part)
Contending for the faith - Jude 1-16 Craig reminds us of the dangers of internal divisions and false teaching within the church, our need to contend for the faith so that mercy, peace and love may be
Rev Craig Downes
23-Oct-2016
Contending for the faith
161016 sermon - Acts 9_10-20.mp3
A Prophetic Community - Acts 9:10-20 Continuing the series on Baptist core values, Craig uses the story of Ananias and Saul to describe what it means to be a prophetic community - listening to God, go
Rev Craig Downes
16-Oct-2016
A Prophetic Community
091016 sermon - Luke 15_11-31.mp3
Atonement - Luke15:11-31 As we approach the Jewish festival of Yom Kippur, Craig paces it in a Biblical context with the story of the Lost Son and the example of God's mercy and grace once we repe
Rev Craig Downes
9-Oct-2016
Atonement
021016 sermon - Matthew 15_29-39.mp3
An Inclusive Community - Matthew 15:29-39 - Carole uses the story of feeding the 4000 to explain what it means to be an inclusive community and exhorts us to be approachable and trusting like Jesus.
Carole Farley
2-Oct-2016
Inclusive Community
250916 Sermon - Romans 12_1-8.mp3
A Sacrificial Community - Romans 12:1-8 Sacrifice is not about doing things or doing the things we want to do, but about being prepared to give up things that cost us. It is about our attitude.
Rev Craig Downes
25-Sep-2016
A Sacrificial Community
180916 Sermon - Luke 4_14-30.mp3
A Missionary Community - Luke 4:14-30 - Continuing a series on Baptist Core values Craig tell us to stop being a luxury yacht in harbour and start being fishermen on the rough seas. Lizzie Cooper talk
Rev Craig Downes and Lizzie Cooper
18-Sep-2016
A Missionary Community
110916 sermon - Mark 7_1-13.mp3
Mark 7:1-13 A Worshipping Community - Beginning a series on Baptist Core Principles, Craig talks about what it means to be a worshipping Community. We should not feel inhibited by tradition or what ot
Rev Craig Downes
11-Sep-2016
A Worshipping Community
040916 sermon - Exodus 3_1-14.mp3
Moses - Journey of Faith Exodus 3:1-14 God takes Moses from being a somebody to being a nobody so that then He is able to use him. But God also continue to mould and shape him.
Rev Craig Downes
4-Sep-2016
Moses - Journey of Faith
280816 sermon - Jeremiah 36.mp3
Jeremiah - 36 - The Bible is precious, we should treasure it, read it, digest it, apply it and spread it - not ignore it, embellish it or subtract from it.
Geraldine Alliston
28-Aug-2016
Treasuring the Word
210816 sermon - Nehemiah 8_9-12,18b.mp3
Party Kingdom - Nehemiah 8_9-12,18b.mp3 Carole reminds us that we are all invited to God's party where the lost are found, the best wine is served and our host made the ultimate sacrifice.
Carole Farley
21-Aug-2016
Party Kingdom
140816 sermon - Nehemiah 8_1-14,18.mp3
Rebuild, Restore, Reform and Rejoice - Nehemiah 8:1:14,18 As we rejoice to see the completion of the car park we echo the experience of the God's children.
Rev Craig Downes
14-Aug-2016
Rebuild, Restore, Reform and Rejoice
240716 sermon - George Muller.mp3
Journey's of Faith Series - George Muller - 2 Corinthians 10:1-18 describes the life of George Muller and what it means to pray in faith.
Joanne Downes and Julian Freeman
24-Jul-2016
George Muller
100716 sermon - Nehemiah 6.mp3
Building God's Kingdom - Nehemiah 6 - if we want God's Kingdom to come we have to allow Him to change us through prayer and being open to the Holy Spirit.
Rev Craig Downes
10-Jul-2016
Building God's Kingdom
030716 sermon - Nehemiah 5.mp3
Rebuilding and Growth - Nehemiah 5 - as the people rebuild the wall together they tackle injustice and find renewed personal growth.
Carole Farley
3-Jul-2016
Rebuilding and Growth
260616 sermon - Nehemiah 4.mp3
Opposition to Rebuilding - Nehemiah 4 - Continuing his series on Nehemiah Craig reminds us that we can achieve things by working together but that we each need to grow in order to fulfil our calling a
Rev Craig Downes
26-Jun-2016
Opposition to Rebuilding
290516 sermon - Revelation 3_16.mp3
Continuing his 3:16 series Craig preaches from Revelation and reminds us that God has more for each one of us.
Rev Craig Downes
19-Jun-2016
God has more for you
Carole Farley
19-Jun-2016
190616 sermon - Nehemiah 3.mp3
Nehemiah 3 teaches us that as God's people we need to work together on a common vision, each trying to do our bit and learning as we do.
Rev Craig Downes
19-Jun-2016
Working together on a common vision
220516 sermon - 1 John 3_16.mp3
Forgiveness 1 John 3:16 - Continuing his 3:16 series Craig tells us that we need to love too much and forgive too much rather than too little.
Rev Craig Downes
22-May-2016
Foregiveness
150516 sermon - Ephesians 3_16-17.mp3
I am a child of God - Ephesians 3-16 - Craig reminds us that we are not defined by how the world sees us, or the baggage that has been piled on us, but as a child of God needing constantly to be fille
Rev Craig Downes
15-May-2016
Child of God
080516 sermon - Acts 3_16.mp3
Acts 3:16 - Through his encounter with the beggar at the Gate Beautiful a changed Peter, full of faith, demonstrates the transforming power of God.
Rev Peter Clarke
8-May-2016
Walking by faith
240416sermon - John 3_16.mp3
Love in action - John 3:16 - God shows his love through the gift and sacrifice of Jesus just as the Queen has shown by her dedication to duty that she has kept her promise of lifelong devotion to her
Rev Craig Downes
25-Apr-2016
Love in action
170416 sermon - Romans 16.mp3
Love and Unity (Romans 16) - Joanne reads a letter from Craig to the church - just as Paul writes his love letter to the church in Rome stressing the need for love, not legalism, to keep the church un
Joanne Downes reads sermon from Rev Craig Downes
17-Apr-2016
Love and unity
100416 sermon - Romans 15.mp3
A plea for unity - preaching from Romans 15, Julian explains Paul's plea to the Christians in Rome to bear with one another for the sake of unity.
Julian Freeman
10-Apr-2016
A plea for unity
270316 sermon - Matthew 3_16-4_1.mp3
Matthew 3:16-4:1 Easter - so what? - Craig challenges to let the expiration of Jesus be our inspiration so that people see the risen Christ in us.
Rev Craig Downes
27-Mar-2016
Easter - so what?
200316 sermon - zechariah9_9.mp3
His way or our way? Zechariah 9:9 Craig reminds us that the crowds that cried Hosanna later cried crucify because the were looking for a Messiah that fitted their plans and not God's.
Rev Craig Downes
20-Mar-2016
His way or our way?
130316 sermon - joel 2_24-26.mp3
The need for passion - Joel 2:24-26 In a short sermon in the lead up to the AGM Craig reminds us that God is not looking for formalised worship but a people of passion who will do daring things so tha
Rev Craig Downes
13-Mar-2016
Need for passion
060316 sermon.mp3
Listen with Mother - Matthew 23:27-29 Carole reminds us that just like Mothers, God laments over us when we don't listen and make wrong choices. We need to use this Lent period to listen more to
Carole Farley
6-Mar-2016
Listen with Mother
280216 sermon - leviticus 11_1-22.mp3
Be Holy - Leviticus 11:1-12 Craig uses Levitical teaching on dietary laws to teach us that we are called to be Holy and that in order to do so we need to change by being prepared to give up those thin
Rev Craig Downes
28-Feb-2016
Be Holy
210216 sermon - isaiah 11_6-9.mp3
Time to change - Isaiah 11:6-9 Time to change - The peaceful picture in the reading is attainable if we are all prepared to change. Craig reminds us that, just as characters changed on their journey i
Rev Craig Downes
21-Feb-2016
Time to change
140216 sermon - galatians 4_8-11.mp3
Lenten sacrifice - Rick Lewis reminds us that true Lenten sacrifice is not about ritual or legalism but about recognising priorities and choosing those that draw us closer to God and help us to behave
Rick Lewis
14-Feb-2016
Lenten sacrifice
070216 sermon - romans 13_8-10.mp3
In our family service Carole Farley talks about the ten commandments and how they help us to show love and fullfil the Great Commandment
Carole Farley
7-Feb-2016
Ten Commandments
070216 talk helen and ilir.mp3
Helen and Ilir Dervishi talking about the work they are doing with Rebirth of Kosovo Church in Gjakova and with refugees in Macedonia as an example of the love described in Romans 13:8-10.
Helen and Ilir Dervishi
7-Feb-2016
Love in action
310116 sermon.mp3
Love - Romans 12:9-21 Craig uses the holocaust to remind us of the consequences of lack of love and urges us to show both sacrificial and brotherly love in true fellowship.
Rev Craig Downes
31-Jan-2016
Love
240116 sermon.mp3
Salt of the Earth - preaching from Isaiah 55:1-3 and 1 Peter 2:9-10, during the week of prayer for Christian Unity, Craig reminds us that we are all called to minister and to be salt and light.
Rev Craig Downes
24-Jan-2016
Salt of the earth
170116 sermon.mp3
United through Grace Romans 11:33 - 12:8 Craig reminds us that the key to church unity is grace and encouraging one another so that we can all unlock the gifts that God has given to us.
Rev Craig Downes
17-Jan-2016
United through Grace
100116 sermon.mp3
Marginal gains - Romans 11:1-32 Craig warns us to the dangers of arrogance. We all have scope to improve by making marginal gains in our Christian walk. It is by our fruit we will be judged.
Rev Craig Downes
10-Jan-2016
Marginal Gains
030116 sermon.mp3
Right Attitude - Habakkuk 1:2-5 Craig continues his Journeys of faith series with a lesson from Habakkuk, pointing out that we need to ask God and then listen so that He can be transformed into the pe
Rev Craig Downes
3-Jan-2016
Right Attitude
201215 sermon.mp3
Thankful - Luke 1:26-38 Craig continues his SANTA themed series with T for Thankful and contrasts the world's offering of being less than human with presents that do not last with God's offeri
Rev Craig Downes
20-Dec-2015
Thankful
131215pm message.mp3
In his message at our Carol Service, Craig ponders on how we would receive Jesus if He returned today.
Rev Craig Downes
13-Dec-2015
Carol Service Message
131215 sermon.mp3
Nearly - Psalm 73:1-3,22-28 Continuing his SANTA themed series Craig points to how much that preoccupies us at Christmas is far away from what is important. With a narrative account, Abi May, reminds
Craig Downes and Abi May
13-Dec-2015
Nearly
061212 sermon.mp3
Anticipation - Isaiah 25:6-12 Craig encourages us to let people know about the free gift available to all and not to be lulled by false promises into seeing Christmas as a time for gifts that, ultimat
Rev Craig Downes
6-Dec-2015
Anticipation
291115 sermon.mp3
Scandal - tell everyone Matthew 2: 1-6 - Craig begins our Advent series with a reminder that most people see the Christmas story through tinsel tinted glasses and do not appreciate the scandal it was.
Rev Craig Downes
29-Nov-2015
Scandal - tell everyone
261115 sermon.mp3
El Roi - Genesis 16:1-16 Geraldine continues the med week series on the names of God with the story of Hagar and her encounter with El Roi, the God who sees me.
Geraldine Alliston
29-Nov-2015
El Roi
221115 sermon.mp3
Growing in grace and sowing grace 2 Corinthians 12:1-16a Craig reminds us that as we sew grace then we grow in grace and challenges each of us to consider not what we give, but what we are doing with
Rev Craig Downes
22-Nov-2015
Growing in garce and sewing grace
151115 sermon rev.mp3
Forgiveness and grace - 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Craig preached in the light of the terrorist attacks in Paris that as Christians we need to learn from Paul, himself a terrorist of his day, and respond with
Rev Craig Downes
15-Nov-2015
Forgiveness and grace
081115 sermon.mp3
Remembrance - Acts 20:7-12 Craig tells us that the true symbol of Remembrance is not the poppy, but the bread and wine that reminds us of the sacrifice of Christ, once and for all, for those who follo
Rev Craig Downes
8-Nov-2015
Remembrance
011115 sermon.mp3
Earn It Romans 8: 39 - 10:21 Craig poses the question What was the costs of our personal salvation? and, using the example of the Earn it order in the film Saving Private Ryan challenges all of us to
Rev Craig Downes
1-Nov-2015
Earn It
181015 sermon.mp3 - Romans 8:18-38
The six ins Romans 8:18-38 Craig addresses the question of why God allows suffering and how we should respond.
Rev Craig Downes
25-Oct-2015
The six ins
251015 sermon.mp3
The Sovereignty of God - Romans 9: 1-29 Continuing his series on Romans, Craig reminds us that God is like the potter with the power to make us, mould us and break us. We need to trust in his choices
Rev Craig Downes
25-Oct-2015
Sovereignty of God
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Geraldine continues the Journeys of Faith series with the example of Caleb from Joshua 14:6-15 and 15:13-19 and encourages us to have the same faith and trust in God and claim our promised inheritance
Geraldine Alliston
11-Oct-2015
Claiming the Promises of God
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1 Kings 19:9-18 Joe reminds us that if we are depressed, discouraged and despondent we get a distorted view of reality. Using Elijah's experience of his flight from Jezebel we get a God's eye
Rev Joe Kapolyo
4-Oct-2015
Hope from despair
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Children with Spirit - Romans 8: 5 -18 Craig uses the illustration of Ironman to remind us that we are obliged to use the Spirit within us like little children rather than sulky teenagers.
Rev Craig Downes
27-Sep-2015
Children with Spirit
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Everything from nothing - Matthew 14:13-21 - Craig uses the story of the feeding of the 5000 to remind us that even when we think we have nothing, God can take the little we have and transform it into
Rev Craig Downes
20-Sep-2015
Everything from Nothing
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Despicable Me - Romans 7: 14- 8:4 - Simplifying last week's message, Craig uses Minions to explain our battle with sin and how our relationship with Jesus helps to turn us around.
Rev Craig Downes
13-Sep-2015
Despicable Me
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Struggling with sin - Romans 7: 1-13 - Craig explains that law is there to show us where we fall short of what God wants of us. Prayer helps us to build our relationship with Christ so we do the thing
Rev Craig Downes
6-Sep-2015
Struggling with sin
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Ignatius of Loyola - Mark 10:17-31 In his journeys of faith series, Craig uses the example of Ignatius of Loyola to challenge us to give up those things that stop us from embracing everything we can a
Rev Craig Downes
30-Aug-2015
Ignatius of Loyola
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Lessons for life - Psalm 139, Deut 6:4-9, Mark 10 13-16 Preaching at a dedication service Craig draws on three pieces of scripture. Show me God. Show me how to love God and to experience his peace and
Rev Craig Downes
23-Aug-2015
Lessons for life
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Living obediently - 1 John 2: 3-11 Peter reminds us that if we are in Christ our lives should display Christlike qualities - loving and being available and accessible to others and growing more like
Rev Peter Clarke
16-Aug-2015
Living Obediently
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David Keep reflects on the wonders of creation and reminds us that the God who created all of this is mindful of each individual and we can traust Him in good times and bad.
David Keep
16-Aug-2015
Creation
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Sarah reflects on some misunderstood phrases such as 'everything happens for a reason' and emphasises that God is never the instigator of bad things but that out of them good can happen.
Sarah Graham
16-Aug-2015
Hope in adversity
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Do good - Titus 3 Craig completes his series on Titus by reminding us that it is not enough to be super spiritual but we need to be a people who do good. As Wesley put it 'Do all the good we can,
Rev Craig Downes
16-Aug-2015
Do good
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Integrity - Titus 2 - Craig continues his series on Titus by talking about integrity, pointing out that world judges by how it sees Christians on the outside and our flaws can stop people looking at t
Rev Craig Downes
26-Jul-2015
Integrity
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Sound doctrine - Titus 1 - In a new series Craig stresses the importance of sound doctrine and Bible study. He warns against those who only preach what people want to hear and who turn a deaf ear to t
Rev Craig Downes
19-Jul-2015
Sound doctrine
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Get over yourself - Jonah 4 - in the final sermon in the series on Jonah, Craig warns us not to expect God to play to our tune but to recognise His character a gracious and compassionate God, slow to
Rev Craig Downes
12-Jul-2015
Get over yourself
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Well finally - Jonah 3 - At last Jonah goes to Ninevah proclaims the owrd of God and the people repent. Just as Jesus had to face His own Ninevah at Calvary we too have to find our own Ninevah and, se
Rev Craig Downes
5-Jul-2015
Well finally!
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... now I have your attention - Jonah 2 Craig highlights the hypocrisy of Jonah as he calls out to God from the belly of the big fish and the folly of leaving God as the last resort rather than the fi
Rev Craig Downes
28-Jun-2015
Now I have your attention
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Fatherhood - Matthew 1:18 - 24 On Father's Day, Craig used Joseph to illustrate the qualities of a good father and the example of our heavenly Father.
Rev Craig Downes
21-Jun-2015
Fatherhood
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Love and obedience - Jonah 1 - In a new series on Jonah Craig reminds us to be obedient to God's call and love our neighbours. God loves unconditionally, including the people we don't like!
Rev Craig Downes
14-Jun-2015
Love and obedience
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Justice, mercy and humility - John 4v1-42 Caroline from Christian Aid took the story of the woman at the well to show how Christina aid is facing up to the challenge of poverty and injustice - overcom
Caroline (Christian Aid)
7-Jun-2015
Justice, mercy and humility
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Baptism - your choice Romans 6 Craig describes baptism as being at the heart of this chapter - in an act of obedience we demonstrate our allegiance and the way we choose to walk.
Rev Craig Downes
31-May-2015
Baptism - your choice
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Dancing with God - Romans 8:1-28 On Trinity Sunday likens our relationship with a triune God like that of a Strictly Come Dancing contestant, working with a professional until eventually there is a pe
Rev Craig Downes
31-May-2015
Dancing with God
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Pentecost - Acts 2:1-18 Craig reminds us that we need to grasp the full meaning of Pentecost - the peace and the passion and recognise it is about being thankful for what we have but being prepared to
Rev Craig Downes
24-May-2015
Pentecost
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The Foolishness of the cross 1 Cor 1: 18-31 In a moving dramatic sermon Craig relates the full meaning of the crucifixion and resurrection through the eyes of an eye witness who found eternal life thr
Rev Craig Downes
17-May-2015
The Foolishness of the Cross
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Ascension Luke 24:50-53 - Mandy James reminds us that the Ascension was part of God's plan to bring an clear end to Christ's earthly ministry and for Him to begin His heavenly reign, intercedi
Rev Mandy James
10-May-2015
Ascension
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All about choices - Romans 5: 12 - 21 Craig reminds us that just as the election is about choices, we have a choice of being in sin or in Christ.
Rev Craig Downes
3-May-2015
All about choices
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Glory in suffering - Romans 5:1-11 Craig reminds us that we have to exercise our spiritual muscles and go through suffering in order to be transformed into a people who reflect the image of Jesus and
Rev Craig Downes
26-Apr-2015
Glory in suffering
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Finding your Emmaus - Luke 24v13-35 -Craig uses the story of the Titanic to convey the sense of hopelessness and despair felt by the disciples who journeyed to Emmaus and our need to explain the Good
Rev Craig Downes
19-Apr-2015
Finding your road to Emmaus
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Beyond the veil - John 20:1-9 Craig embarked on a forensic analysis of the Easter Story this morning and focused on the veil that separated man from God. He urged us all to cast off whatever veil we a
Rev Craig Downes
5-Apr-2015
Beyond the veil
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Dry bones - Ezekiel 37:1-14 Roger completes our series on giving up with Ezekiel's prophesy that points us to the amazing power of God to bring new life to dry bones. He reminds us that sin can ke
Rev Roger Taylor
29-Mar-2015
Dry Bones
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Out of our comfort zone - Psalm 23- continuing our Lent series on Giving Up, Carole talks about how God used her sabbatical to take her out of her comfort zone and into His.
Carole Farley
22-Mar-2015
Out of our Comfort Zone
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Mother love - Luke 2:41-52 At our special Messy Day Mother's Day service, Craig taught us to about the Mother love of God and how by following it we could be practically perfect in every way.
Rev Craig Downes
15-Mar-2015
Mother love
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Breaking with Tradition - Matthew 15:1-20 As we broke with tradition this morning by integrating the AGM into our morning worship Craig urged us not to be legalistic and bound by man-made traditions w
Rev Craig Downes
8-Mar-2015
Giving up traditions
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A Sabbath Rest - Exodus 20:8-11 - Craig continues our Lent series on giving up by directing us to God's priorities - a Sabbath rest so we can come closer to Him.
Rev Craig Downes
1-Mar-2015
A Sabbath Rest
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Generosity 2 Corinthians 8: 1-15 Gordon urges us to consider how rich we are in Christ and not to have a the poverty mentality that the devil would have us believe.
Gordon Raggett
22-Feb-2015
Generosity
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Believing faith - Romans 3v 27 - 4v 25 Craig reminds us of the power of believing faith. We can discover, like Abraham, that God is faithful and will do amazing things if we are prepared to wait.
Rev Craig Downes
15-Feb-2015
Believing faith
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Only by Faith - Romans 3v9-26 Craig takes us to the heart of the Gospel message, reminding us that our righteousness is only by faith and through the grace and mercy of God and the sacrifice of Jesus.
Rev Craig Downes
8-Feb-2015
Only by faith
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Call yourself a Christian? Craig challenges hypocrisy and uses Romans 2:17-29 to ask the question of whether we are what it says on the tin.
Rev Craig Downes
1-Feb-2015
Call yourself a Christian?
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The God shaped Hole - Romans 2:1-16 - Continuing his series on Romans, Craig reminds us that it is not about following the rules but about following Jesus.
Rev Craig Downes
25-Jan-2015
The God shaped Hole
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Living water - John 4:1-26 Preaching at the Churches Together in Old Bexley service for the week of prayer for Christian Unity, Craig reminds us that we all drink from the same well.
Rev Craig Downes
25-Jan-2015
Living Water
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The wrath of God - Romans 1:18-32 Craig helps us to understand the real meaning of the wrath of God and encourages not to look on the wickedness and sin of others as greater than our own.
Rev Craig Downes
18-Jan-2015
The Wrath of God
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Righteousness of God - Romans 1:1-17 Craig begins a new series on Romans and starts by reminding us that being righteous in more important than rules or being right.
Rev Craig Downes
11-Jan-2015
Righteousness of God
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Journeys of Faith - Joseph - Matthew 1: 18-25 Craig outlines the character and characteristics of Joseph, the step-father of Jesus and the qualities we need to adopt.
Rev Craig Downes
4-Jan-2015
Joseph the step-father of Jesus
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Light of the World - Sarah Graham reminds us that Jesus is the Light of the World but we, like John the Baptist, need to be those who reflect His light to our friends, family and community.
Sarah Graham
28-Dec-2014
Light of the World
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Getting God's perspective - Craig finishes his series on A Christmas Carol with reference to Isaiah 40:12-31
Rev Craig Downes
22-Dec-2014
God's Perspective
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Time to change - Matthew 6:19-34 Continuing the Christmas Carol story, Craig looks at the ghost of Christmas to come and reminds us that we have the opportunity to refocus of those things that are mor
Rev Craig Downes
14-Dec-2014
Time to change
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Love - 1 Peter 5v1- 11 Craig continues his link to A Christmas Carol by focussing on the ghost of Christmas present and our need to reach out in love to our personal flock.
Rev Craig Downes
7-Dec-2014
Love
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Hope Psalm 6 - On the first Sunday in Advent, Craig encourages us with the story of A Christmas Carol to let go of the chains of regret that bind us and that we will otherwise carry into eternity.
Rev Craig Downes
30-Nov-2014
Hope
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Grace - Luke 19:1-10 Craig explains the meaning of true grace through the story of Zaccheus and the musical Les Miserables
Rev Craig Downes
16-Nov-2014
Grace
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On Remembrance Day family service, Craig tells the story of Mohammed's 17 camels and how one man brings peace.
Rev Craig Downes
9-Nov-2014
Peacemaking
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Tradition - God's way or our way? Acts 10:1-35 Craig uses the story of The Fiddler on the Roof of a sheet with unclean food to ask whether we are using tradition in order to go our own way or God&
Rev Craig Downes
2-Nov-2014
Tradition - God's way or our way
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1 Corinthians 13 - A story of love - Craig uses the musical West Side Story to illustrate how faith and hope are not enough without love.
Rev Craig Downes
19-Oct-2014
The story of love
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The Parable of the Talents - Matthew 25:14-30 A blend of interview with Sam King MBE and TV video clips emphasise how God calls each one of us to use our talents, whatever the obstacles, and to work f
Rev Craig Downes and Sam King
5-Oct-2014
The parable of the talents
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Forgiveness (Matthew 18:21-35) - Craig reminds us of the torment we cause to ourselves and others by our lack of forgiveness.
Rev Craig Downes
28-Sep-2014
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A Harvest of Fruit - Craig uses the parable of wheat and tares from Matthew 13 to remind us that Harvest Thanksgiving is more than just the food we eat but also the Fruit of the Spirit that we grown f
Rev Craig Downes
14-Sep-2014
A Harvest of Fruit from within
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Matthew 13: 47-50 Finding treasure - As we prepare for our Harvest weekend Craig reminds us that we all have a part to play in being fishers of men and we need to use some old treasures as well as the
Rev Craig Downes
7-Sep-2014
Finding Treasure
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Treasure for life - Matthew 13:44-46 Craig talks about the treasure we have in knowing Jesus giving us value for life rather than value for money.
Rev Craig Downes
31-Aug-2014
Treasure for Life
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Where are you sitting? Isaiah 61:1-3 Craig asks if we are sitting where God wants us to be or if we are still enslaved by our past.
Rev Craig Downes
24-Aug-2014
Where are you sitting?
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Reconnecting to Jesus 2 Cor 5:11-21 - By our every day decisions, dot by dot we need to confirm to the image of Jesus so that we can be His ambassadors, reconnecting the world to Jesus.
Rev Craig Downes
17-Aug-2014
Reconnecting to Jesus
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Do good anyway - Malachi 3:13-18 - Craig continues his journey through Malachi reminding us that atheists reject the concept of love and in a troubled world our call is to show love.
Rev Craig Downes
20-Jul-2014
Do good anyway
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Malachi 2:17 3:6 - Craig uses this passage from Malachi to show how we all fall short of God's laws and so need Messiah in order to be changed people who can bring about a changed world with so
Rev Craig Downes
6-Jul-2014
Refiner's Fire
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Zero to Hero - John 7: 1-9 - in another of his journeys of faith series Craig talks about the transformation of James, the brother of Jesus.
Rev Craig Downes
29-Jun-2014
Zero to Hero
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Faithfulness and loyalty - Malachi 2:10-16 - Continuing his series on Malachi, Craig uses the example of faithfulness in marriage to remind us of what is required in our relationship with God in order
Rev Craig Downes
22-Jun-2014
Faithfulness and Loyalty
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On Father's Day Craig sermon was about choices and which Father figure we choose to follow.
Rev Craig Downes
15-Jun-2014
Fathers Day
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Acts 2:1-11 What does living in the power of the Holy Spirit mean today?
Rev Roger Taylor
8-Jun-2014
Pentecost
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Malachi 2: 1-9 - What does love and commitment mean?
Rev Craig Downes
8-Jun-2014
Love and Commitment
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How have I loved you - Malachi 1:1-5 Craig begins a new series from Malachi and explains how God loves us.
Rev Craig Downes
25-May-2014
How have I loved you?
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True Worship - Malachi 1:6-14 - Continuing his series on Malachi, Craig asks whether we show God the worship due to Him in our lives
Rev Craig Downes
25-May-2014
True worship
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Fruitfulness John 15:1-17 Roger encourages us to have the faith to use our collective potential to reach people with the love of Christ.
Rev Roger Taylor
11-May-2014
Fruitfulness
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Be Opened - Mark 7:31-37 - Geraldine uses the story of Jesus healing the deaf mute man to encourage us to learn how to listen and speak out for Jesus.
Geraldine Alliston
4-May-2014
Be opened
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Easter hope for a devoted doubter John 20:19-31 Graham shares his favourite resurrection encounter showing that even those who have doubts can confess Jesus and Lord and God.
Rev Graham Thomson
27-Apr-2014
Easter hope for a devoted doubter
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The Empty Tomb John 20: 1-18 On Easter Sunday Craig asks what we wrap our faith around - the cross or the empty tomb.
Rev Craig Downes
20-Apr-2014
The Empty Tomb
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Palm Sunday - Matthew 21: 1-17 - Comparing the two processions going into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, Craig asks which course are we following.
Rev Craig Downes
13-Apr-2014
Palm Sunday
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Craig Downes interviews Elner Jabiyev, former General Secretary of the Baptist Union of Azerbaijan about his conversion from Islam and witness for Christ.
Craig Downes and Elner Jabiyev
6-Apr-2014
Interview
060414 sermon.mp3
The Sacrifice of Knowing Jesus - John 14:1-14 - Elner takes Phillip's request, show us the Father and describes how he as a Muslim came to know God as Father and give his life to Christ.
Rev Elner Jabiyev
6-Apr-2014
Sacrifice for Jesus
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Honour your father and mother - 1 Kings 3:16-28 - On Mothers' Day Craig uses the story of Solomon's wisdom to compare God's love with that of a mother for her child.
Rev Craig Downes
30-Mar-2014
Honour your father and mother
300314pm sermon.mp3
Philippians 3:1-13 - Reaching for the best - Craig exhorts us in our busy lives to reach out and grasp the best and not just to fill them with scraps of the good.
Rev Craig Downes
30-Mar-2014
Grasping the best
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Journeys of Faith - Bonhoeffer - Philippians 1:1-30 Craig draws the comparison between Paul's experience in prison with that of Dietricht Bonhoeffer to illustrate our potential to glorify God what
Rev Craig Downes
23-Mar-2014
Dietricht Bonhoeffer
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The Disciples' Prayer - Matthew 6:5-15 Craig unpacks Christ's teaching on prayer and brings a deeper understanding to the Lord's Prayer.
Rev Craig Downes
16-Mar-2014
The Disciples' Prayer
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Psalm 133 - Sacrificial Love - after hearing a talk about the work of Shevet Achim, Craig reminds us that brotherly love is at the heart of God's plan.
Rev Craig Downes
9-Mar-2014
Sacrificial love
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Love your enemy - Matthew 5:38-48 In the final sermon in the series on the Sermon on the Mount Craig reminds us that we shook strive to conform to the likeness of God, showing grace in all we do.
Rev Craig Downes
2-Mar-2014
Love your enemy
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Challenging our thoughts - Matthew 5: 21-30 - Continuing the Sermon on the Mount, Craig reminds us that there are not degrees of sin - our judgemental attitudes, lustful thoughts and lack of forgivene
Rev Craig Downes
23-Feb-2014
Challenging our thoughts
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Salt and Light - Matthew 5:13-20 Continuing the series on the sermon on the mount Craig encourages us to be salt and light and not the bland leading the bland.
Rev Craig Downes
16-Feb-2014
Salt and Light
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Beautiful Attitudes Part 2 Matthew 5: 8-12 - Craig continues his series on the Beatitudes reminding us that purity of heart is the core to God's blessings.
Rev Craig Downes
9-Feb-2014
Beautiful Attitudes Part 2
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Beautiful attitudes Matthew 5: 1-7 Leading us into the Sermon on the Mount, Craig explains the beautiful attitudes that will bring us true blessing.
Rev Craig Downes
2-Feb-2014
Beautiful Attitudes
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Come, follow Me Matthew 4:12-23 Craig uses the four Gospel accounts to show how individuals respond to the call to follow Jesus and what it means to be a disciple.
Rev Craig Downes
26-Jan-2014
Come, follow Mw
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Willpower - Matthew 4:1-11 Jesus resists the temptations of the devil in the wilderness unlike the Israelites who wanted everything in their time and their way. Jesus teaches us to do things Gods way
Rev Craig Downes
19-Jan-2014
Willpower
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Matthew 3 - Whats your role? Craig uses the story of the Baptism of Jesus and the analogy of Sci Fi films to ask what role are you playing in Gods plan?
Rev Craig Downes
12-Jan-2014
What role are you playing?
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Benedictus - Luke 1:57-80 Craig reminds us that the first words spoken by Zachariah after naming John are Praise be and we are called to be the Hesed and Goel for Bexley or wherever he has placed us
Rev Craig Downes
22-Dec-2013
Benedictus
151213 sermon - Luke 146-56.mp3
Luke 1:46-56 - Craig preached on the Magnificat - those who are humble will be blessed because they make themselves available for God to use to fulfill His manifesto.
Rev Craig Downes
15-Dec-2013
Marys Song
081213 sermon - Isaiah 91-7.mp3
Unto us a child is born Isaiah 9:1-7 - On the second Sunday of Advent, Craig explains the real meaning of the words Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace.
Rev Craig Downes
8-Dec-2013
Unto us a child is born
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Getting Ready - Matthew 1 - On the first Sunday of Advent, Craig reminds us that Jesus calls the most unlikely people to follow Him and go for Him.
Rev Craig Downes
1-Dec-2013
Getting ready
241113 sermon - Deuteronomy 341-12.mp3
Walking with God - Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Continuing our covenant series, Craig asks if we are still grumbling slaves worshipping a golden calf or ready to walk with God into the promised land.
Rev Craig Downes
24-Nov-2013
Walking with God
171113 sermon - Exodus 171-7.mp3
The Wilderness Experience - Exodus 17:1-7 Craig reminds us that when we serve and worship God in the wilderness, there is no going back, but God will speak to us there.
Rev Craig Downes
17-Nov-2013
The Wilderness Experience
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Exodus 12: 14 - 32 For Freedom - On Remembrance Sunday Craig reminds us of the sacrifice paid at Passover and challenges us to consider what we are doing with the freedom that has been bought for us.
Rev Craig Downes
10-Nov-2013
For Freedom
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Being Fruitful - Isaiah 5:1-7, John 15:1-17 On our church anniversary service, Rev Graham Thomson encourages us to live in Christ, grow in Christ and be fruitful.
Rev Graham Thomson
27-Oct-2013
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Right Decisions - Exodus 2. Continuing the Covenant series, Craig uses the story of Moses to show that God keeps His promises. All we have to do to experience the blessings is make the right decision
Rev Craig Downes
20-Oct-2013
Right decisions
131013 sermon - Genesis 171-8, 15-2.mp3
Gods Covenant with Abraham - Genesis 17:1-8, 15-27 Craig begins a series on Gods Covenant with the story of Abraham to show the promise of Fruitfulness, Faithfulness and Future.
Rev Craig Downes
13-Oct-2013
Gods Covenant with Abraham
061013 sermon - Hesed and Goel.mp3
Hesed and Goel - Ruth 2 - At our Harvest service Craig talks about God being the Hesed, loving kindness, and Goel, redeemer, of His people and how we are to be vehicles for them.
Rev Craig Downes
6-Oct-2013
Hesed and Goel
280913 sermon - Phillipians 3.mp3
Unity, Fidelity and Integrity Phillipians 3 - Preaching at Craig Downes Induction Service, Tony describes the key qualities required of Pastor and People.
Rev Dr Tony Rich
29-Sep-2013
Unity, Fidelity and Integrity
290913 sermon - John 20 24-29.mp3
Journeys of Faith Thomas John 20v24-29 The first of a series on Journeys of Faith, Craig explains how we should be thankful to Thomas for asking the key questions of our faith.
Rev Craig Downes
29-Sep-2013
Journeys of Faith - Thomas
220913 sermon - Zechariah 4.mp3
Zechariah 4 The Lighthouse - Preaching at a baptismal service, Craig uses the prophecy of the golden lampstand and two olive trees to encourage us to depend on Gods power in order to be light.
Rev Craig Downes
26-Sep-2013
The Lighthouse
080913 sermon - Jonah 31 42.mp3
Jonah 3:1 4:2 ,Matthew 12:38-42 Peter uses the experience of Jonah to demonstrate that we have a God who is gracious and compassionate , slow to anger and abounding in love
Rev Peter Clarke
8-Sep-2013
Gods love and compassion
010913 sermon r - John 6v1-15.mp3
Resources of Jesus - John 6v1-13 ignore the selfish motives, the response of Jesus is love and compassion. and so people get the message.
Rev David Pile
2-Sep-2013
Resources of Jesus
010913 sermon - John 6v1-15.mp3
Resources of Jesus - John 6v1-13 ignore the motives, show love and compassion, tell Jesus your needs and people will get the message.
Rev David Pile
1-Sep-2013
Resources of Jesus
250813 sermon 2 - Matthew 25v1-13.mp3
Ready and Waiting - Matthew 25v1-13 Geraldine reminds us that there will be a time of testing when Jesus returns and that the door will be closed to those who are not ready and waiting.
Geraldine Alliston
25-Aug-2013
Ready and waiting
180813 sermon Numbers 622-27.mp3
Blessing - Numbers 6:22-27, Romans 12:9-21 - Mike talks about how we can be blessed and be a blessing to others and the importance of avoiding gossip or negative thoughts and words.
Rev Mike Stanbrook
18-Aug-2013
Blessing
110813 sermon 2 - John 111-16.mp3
110813 sermon - John 111-16.mp3Gods Timing John 11:1-16 - Paul uses the story of the death of Lazarus to remind us that Gods timing is not always the same as ours. At times we need patience and at ot
Rev Paul Winchester
11-Aug-2013
Gods timing
280713 sermon - Proverbs 31-6.mp3
Gods faithfulness Proverbs 3:1-6 - Connie describes her faith journey and encourages us all to trust in God.
Connie Skrimshire
11-Aug-2013
Gods faithfulness
040813 sermon Obadiah 117-21, Luke.mp3
Neigbourliness - Obadiah 1:17-21 Luke 10:25-37 Peter talks about being good neighbours and bringers of hope.
Rev Peter Clarke
11-Aug-2013
Neigbourliness
110813 sermon - John 111-16.mp3
110813 sermon - John 111-16.mp3Gods Timing John 11:1-16 - Paul uses the story of the death of Lazarus to remind us that Gods timing is not always the same as ours. At times we need patience and at ot
Rev Paul Winchester
11-Aug-2013
Gods timing
210713 sermon.mp3
The Great Commission - Matthew 28:16-20 Craig reminds us of the command in all the gospels to go and make disciples, to baptise and teach all that Jesus had commanded.
Craig Downes
21-Jul-2013
The Great Commission
140713 service - Ephesians 21-10.mp3
Gods Work of Art - Ephesians 2:1-10 Gordon completes his series on our identity in Christ. We are Gods handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Gordon Raggett
14-Jul-2013
Gods Work of Art
070713 Service - Mark 11-15.mp3
Follow Me - Mark 1:1-15 At this baptismal service Peter shows how new beginnings are possible given trust, belief and faith in Jesus Christ.
Rev Peter Clarke
7-Jul-2013
Follow Me
300613 service - Ephesians 21-10.mp3
It matters where you sit - Ephesians 2:1-10 - Gordon continues his series on our identity in God by showing that our position, perspective, power and authority comes from our relationship as a child o
Gordon Raggett
30-Jun-2013
It matters where you sit
230613 service - Psalm 1.mp3
Gods Perfect Plan - Psalm 1 - Craig encourages us to reject the path that leads to destruction but to establish deep roots so we can bear fruit and be salt and light to our community.
Craig Downes
23-Jun-2013
Gods Perfect Plan
160613 sermon - Romans 812-17.mp3
Child of My Father - Romans 8:12-17 On Fathers Day, Gordon Raggett helps us to understand the amazing love of our heavenly Father.
Gordon Raggett
16-Jun-2013
Child of my Father
090613 service - Amos 11-2 911-1.mp3
The Good Shepherd - Amos 1:1-2 ; 9:11-15 ; Acts 15:13-21 From the prophecy of Amos, Peter encourages us to see the church repaired, rebuilt and restored.
Rev Peter Clarke
9-Jun-2013
The Good Shepherd
020613 service - Song of Songs 21.mp3
Loved in Christ - Song of Songs 2:1 - 7;2 Corinthians 5:11 - 6:2 - the love of Christ is compared to romantic love. We need to help people to realise they are significant.
Rev Peter Clarke
2-Jun-2013
Loved in Christ
260513 sermon - 1 Kings 1629 - 171.mp3
Listening to God I Kings 16:29 - 17:16 - Paul uses the story of Elijah and the widow to encourage us to listen to God and and respond in faith and obedience.
Rev Paul Winchester
26-May-2013
Listening to God
190513 sermon - Acts 21-41.mp3
Another Pentecost - Acts 2:1-41 Geraldine compares the first Pentecost on Sinai with the Acts 2 Pentecost.
Geraldine Alliston
19-May-2013
Another Pentecost
120513 sermon - Psalm 47 Revelation.mp3
Jesus, King of Kings - Psalm 47, Revelation 19:1-16 - On Ascension Sunday, Graham reminds us that through prophesy, His ministry, passion and return, Jesus is King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Rev Graham Thomson
12-May-2013
Jesus, King of Kings
050513 sermon Jude 11-25.mp3
Contending for the faith - Jude 1:1-25 Geraldine uses the book of Jude to warn of false teachers and false motives that divide and damage the church.
Geraldine Alliston
5-May-2013
Contending for the faith
280413 sermon - Joel 228 -32, Acts.mp3
The Day of the Lord - Joel 2:28 -32, Acts 2:14-28 - The prophecy of Joel reminds us of the justice, mercy and power of God and the sifting that will take place at the final judgement.
Rev Peter Clarke
28-Apr-2013
The Day of the Lord
210413 sermon - James 11-12.mp3
The Trials of life James 1:1-12 Conrad shows us how James gives us a practical guide for our spiritual life and spiritual guide for our practical life.
Conrad Weller
21-Apr-2013
The Trials of Life
140413 sermon - John 211-14.mp3
Breakfast with Jesus - John 21:1-14 We need to be obedient, waiting in the place that God has appointed for us, and willing to step out of our comfort zone. Then Jesus can feed us.
Geraldine Alliston
14-Apr-2013
Breakfast with Jesus
070413 sermon - Romans 105-17.mp3
Beautiful feet - Romans 10:5-17 Gordon reminds us that we are not Gods slaves but partners in the family business. We know our fathers plans and are called to bring Good News.
Gordon Raggett
7-Apr-2013
Beautiful Feet
310313 sermon - Matthew 2757-62 28.mp3
Still open for business Matthew 27:57-62; 28:1-10 Although many of Jesuss followers thought that the crucifixion was the end, the Resurrection showed that Jesus was still open for business.
Rev Peter Clarke
31-Mar-2013
Still open for business
240313 sermon - John 131-17.mp3
The Servant God John 13:1-17 - When Jesus washes the disciples feet he contrasts the depth of His love with the height of his power. We are called to serve one another too.
Gordon Raggett
24-Mar-2013
The Servant God
170313 sermon - Matthew 1529-39.mp3
Compassion of Jesus - Matthew 15:29-39 Peter uses the story of the feeding of the four thousand to show the compassion of Jesus, His desire to satisfy us and the need for His disciples to give what th
Rev Peter Clarke
17-Mar-2013
Compassion of Jesus
100313 sermon - Matthew 625-34.mp3
The worry free life - Matthew 6:25-34 Joel reminds us of the futility of worry and instead points us to seek a relationship with Jesus in whom we can put our trust.
Joel Schofiled
10-Mar-2013
The worry free life
030313 sermon - John 101-9.mp3
The Gate - John 10:1-9 Trinity reminds us that in a pluralistic society people struggle with the concept that there is only one way to God, and that is through Jesus - the shepherd and the gate,
Trinity Mancka Delaney
3-Mar-2013
The Gate
240213 sermon - Hosea 61-6.mp3
Gods faithfulness - Hosea 6:1-6 Sophia uses Hoseas experience of an unfaithful wife to show the misunderstandings of the people of Israel compared to the true love faithfulness of God to His people.
Sophia Girvan
24-Feb-2013
Gods faithfulness
170213 sermon - 2 Kings 438-44.mp3
Death in the Pot - 2 Kings 4:38-44 Geraldine uses the example of Elishas miracle to warn how we need to be steeped in Gods Word to protect ourselves and others from evil.
Geraldine Alliston
17-Feb-2013
Death in the Pot
100213 sermon.mp3
Challenges for the Church - Matthew 18 - Peter uses this passage to highlight the requirements for good leaders and good members - servanthood, self control, shared pastoral care and forgiveness.
Rev Peter Clarke
10-Feb-2013
Challenges for the Church
030213 sermon - Luke 1711-19 and Ro.mp3
Gratitude to God - Luke 17:11-19 and Romans 1:18-23 - Mike reveals how, by showing gratitude to God in all things and at all times, we are released and empowered to be effective disciples.
Michael Zultowski
3-Feb-2013
Gratitude to God
270113 sermon - Romans 818-39.mp3
Living with purpose - Romans 8:18-39 Nigel uses the full perspective of this passage to explain Gods purpose and exhorts us to bring our lives into harmony with it.
Rev Dr Nigel Wright
27-Jan-2013
Living with a purpose
200113 sermon - Matthew 51-16.mp3
Salt and Light - Matthew 5:1-16 Peter compares salt and light to health and safety and concludes that one small step to Jesus is one great leap for salvation and transformed lives
Rev Peter Clarke
20-Jan-2013
Salt and Light
130113 sermon - Ezekial 371-10.mp3
Breath on us again - Ezekial 37:1-10 Ebeneezer contasts the situation faced by Ezekial with the church today and invites us to seek the hand of God through prayer and action to bring life to the churc
Ebeneezer Boakye
13-Jan-2013
Breath on us again
060113 sermon.mp3
Fix your thoughts on Jesus - Amos 9:11 15 Hebrews 12:1 - 3 Peter brings the Motto Text for 2013
Rev Peter Clarke
9-Jan-2013
Fix your thoughts on Jesus
301212 sermon.mp3
Prayer James 5:13-16 Sarah calls us to make prayer a priority for the New Year
Sarah Graham
5-Jan-2013
Prayer
161212am sermon.mp3
Luke 1:5-25 Disgrace and Favour. Disgrace can come from our own actions or imposed upon us by the prejudices of others. In such circumstances we need to press on faithfully serving the Lord and he wil
Rev Dr Chris Voke
17-Dec-2012
Disgrace and favour
091212 sermon - Micah 41-5.mp3
The Way of Peace - Micah 4:1-5 Peter uses the prophesy of Micah, the birth of Jesus and the vision of John to illustrate how the Gospel message of peace should prompt us into action
Rev Peter Clarke
9-Dec-2012
The way of peace
02122012 sermon - Isaiah 58.mp3
God on Mute - Part IV - Isaiah 58 - Mike completes his series on unanswered prayer by talking about unconfessed sin and the need to be real with God.
Rev Mike Stanbrook
2-Dec-2012
God on Mute IV
251112 sermon - Matthew 23.mp3
The Seven Woes - Matthew 23 - Geoff compares Jesuss criticism of the Jewish establishment for its legalism and hypocrisy with similar examples in public life and the church today.
Geoff Waller
25-Nov-2012
The Seven Woes
181112 sermon Hosea 14.mp3
The free flowing love of God - Hosea 14 Peter uses the experience of Hosea who loved an unfaithful wife, forgave, restored and redeemed her to show the free flowing nature of Gods love
Rev Peter Clarke
18-Nov-2012
The free flowing love of God
111112 sermon - Romans 121-8.mp3
Romans 12:1-8 Living sacrifices - On Remembrance Sunday Peter reminds us that as Christians we are called to be living sacrifices, using the gifts that God has given to the body of Christ.
Rev Peter Clarke
11-Nov-2012
Living Sacrifices
041112 sermon - Luke 840-56.mp3
Luke 8:40-56 When in need, are we fearful or faithful? Liz takes on the role of the woman healed by Jesus to show how Jesus responds when we reach out in faith.
Liz Johnstone
4-Nov-2012
When in need, are we fearful or faithful?
281012 sermon - Acts 207-12.mp3
Acts 20:7-12 Andrew uses the incident of the young man falling out of the window to demonstrate the work of ordinary Chiristians in a small church.
Andrew Cannon LCM
28-Oct-2012
Lessons from the church at Troas
211012 sermon - Ephesians 610-20.mp3
God on Mute Part III Ephesians 6:10-20 - Mike continues his series by calling us to wear the full armour of God to resist satanic forces
Rev Mike Stanbrook
21-Oct-2012
God on Mute III
141012 sermon 2 - 1 Kings 17
1 Kings 17 - Out of our comfort zone with God - Geraldine uses the story of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath to encourage us to step out of our comfort zone, knowing that God has gone before us.
Geraldine Alliston
14-Oct-2012
Out of our comfort zone with God
141012 sermon - 1 Kings 17 Out of ou.mp3
1 Kings 17 - Out of our comfort zone with God - Geraldine uses the story of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath to encourage us to step out of our comfort zone, knwing that God has gone before us.
Geraldine Alliston
14-Oct-2012
Out of our comfort zone with God
071012 sermon Colossians 4.mp3
Colossians 4 - As we celebrate our church anniversary Peter illustrates how individuals shape the church an we are all called to play our part through prayer, words and deeds
Rev Peter Clarke
7-Oct-2012
The shape of the church
300912 sermon - Psalm 24 Matthew 9.mp3
The fields are white unto harvest - Psalm 24 Matthew 9:35-38 For our harvest sermon Peter reminds us of the harvest if souls to come and our role as workers helping to bring the harvest in
Rev Peter Clarke
30-Sep-2012
The fields are white unto harvest
230912 sermon - Luke 41-13.mp3
My body and God Luke 4:1-13 Gordon uses the temptations of Jesus to illustrate our need to be close to God in order to prevent our bodies from sinning
Gordon Raggett
23-Sep-2012
My body and God
160912pm sermon - Amos 51-24.mp3
Seek the Lord and live Amos5:1-24 - Jonathan encourages the church to seek the Lord and to see justice in our world
Rev Jonathan Edwards
16-Sep-2012 19:40
Seek the Lord and live
160912am sermon - genesis 31-13.mp3
Body mind and spirit Genesis 3:1-13 - in part 2 of the series on body, mind and spirit Gordon explains how man has developed coping templates in order to try to protect himself from the consequences o
Gordon Raggett
16-Sep-2012 11:00
Body, mind and spirit Part 2
090912 sermon - 1 Thessalonians 523.mp3
1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 - Part 1 of a three part series looking at body, mind and spirit and how we get closer to God.
Gordon Raggett
9-Sep-2012
Body, mind and spirit - getting closer to God
020912 sermon - Colossians 26 -17.mp3
Colossians 2:6-17 - Speaking at a baptismal service, Peter warns of the dangers of false teaching and urges us to accept the sufficiency of Jesus
Rev Peter Clarke
2-Sep-2012
Spiritual fulness in christ
260812 sermon.mp3
Getting closer to God - Exodus 40:17-37 Geraldine uses the symbolism of the Tabernacle to point us to Jesus and how this leads us to closer intimacy with God.
Geraldine Alliston
26-Aug-2012
Getting closer to God
190812 sermon - Isaiah 556-11 and J.mp3
Unanswered prayer Part 2 - Isaiah 55:6-11 and Jeremiah 29:4-14 Mike continues his series looking at Gods will and how it interacts with human free will.
Rev Mike Stanbrook
19-Aug-2012
Unanswered prayer - Part 2
120812 sermon - John 141-14.mp3
John14:1-14 Eschatology. Geoff explains the choices before us and the consequences of making the wrong one.
Geoff Waller
12-Aug-2012
Eschatology
220712 sermon - 1 Sam 17v1-50.mp3
1 Samuel 17:1-50 The Battle belongs to the Lord. Geraldine uses the example of the minor characters in the story of David and Goliath to illustrate how we should fight Gods battle Gods way.
Geraldine Alliston
22-Jul-2012
The Battle belongs to the Lord
150712 sermon Matthew 6:5-15.mp3
Matthew 6:5-15 Unanswered prayer - Gods world and how it seems to work - with common sense, contradiction, the laws of nature, human experience and doctrine
Rev Mike Stanbrook
15-Jul-2012
Unanswered prayer Part 1
010712 sermon.mp3
Discovering our place in Gods plans Matthew 5:1-20. Peter shows through the Sermon on the Mount how followers of Christ need to be both salt and light in a corrupt and dark world.
Rev Peter Clarke
1-Jul-2012
Discovering our place in Gods plans
170612 sermon - Mark 521-43.mp3
The Fathers love Mark 5:21-43 - Mike uses the story of Jairuss daughter and the woman with the issue of blood to illustrate the love of two fathers.
Rev Mike Stanbrook
17-Jun-2012
The fathers love
100612 Sermon - 1 Thes 213 35.mp3
Persecution is a danger to faith! - 1 Thes 2:13 - 3:5 Andrew describes how Christianity brings opposition but faith is strengthened and empowered in suffering and Christians need to be prepared for it
Rev Andrew Wilson
10-Jun-2012
Persecution is a danger to faith!
270512 Sermon - Joel 228-32 Acts.mp3
The Spirit-filled Church - Joel 2:28-32; Acts 2:1-14, 37-47
Rev Graham Thomson
10-Jun-2012
The Spirit-filled church
030612 sermon - Matthew 2233-40.mp3
Matthew 22:33-40 - Adjusting your focus - Peter uses Jesuss encounter with the Pharasees and Saducees to show how religious people can easily get their focus wrong and how we need to adjust ours.
Rev Peter Clarke
3-Jun-2012
Adjusting your focus
200512 Sermon - Acts1716-34.mp3
Getting a Grip on Reality Acts 17:16-34 - as part of a series of Refocus sermons Peter uses Pauls example of preaching at Athens to show the different approaches to bring the Good News toa community o
Rev Peter Clarke
20-May-2012
Getting to grips with reality
130512 Sermon - Luke 2413-35.mp3
Luke 24:13-35 - an encounter with Jesus on the road to Emmaeus shows the power of the gospel to transform our understanding of our own lives and to cause us to hear the same story afresh.
Sophia Girvan
13-May-2012
Transformation through encountering Jesus
290412 Sermon - John 41-26.mp3
Jesus and the Samaritan Women - John 4:1-26; Isaiah 55:1-11 Graham uses the encounter of the Samaritan woman at the welll to show that Jesus breaks down social, racial, sexual and religious barriers l
Rev Graham Thomson
29-Apr-2012
Jesus and the Samaritan woman
220412 sermon.mp3
Ephesians 2:11-22 - Andy talks about mission being the life blood of the church. Gods earthly dwelling was in the temple, then in Jesus and now through His people, the Church.
Andy Coombe
22-Apr-2012
Mission
150412 Sermon - Luke 2413-45.mp3
An Encounter with the risen Lord Jesus Luke 24:13-45 Clive brings a message of hope to those who encounter the risen Lord Jesus and illustrates how Christians can bring hope to others.
Rev Clive Doubleday
15-Apr-2012
An Encounter with the risen Lord Jesus
080412 Sermon - Luke 241-12.mp3
Luke 24:1-12 Liz uses Lukes account of the resurrection to explain why some people get it and other dont - the journey from seeing, understanding and stepping out in faith.
Liz Johnstone
8-Apr-2012
Resurrection - from seing to believing
010412 sermon Ecclesiastes 31-14, J.mp3
Ecclesiastes 3:1-14; John 12:1-11 - Graham uses the example of Mary as she anoints Jesus feet with precious perfume to illustrate devotion, sacrifice and faith.
Rev Graham Thomson
1-Apr-2012
Jesus and Mary of Bethany
250312 sermon - Matthew 625-34.mp3
Winning the war against worry Matthew 6:25-34 David encourages us not to worry about material things but to seek first the Kingdom of God in the assurance that God will provide for us.
David Hares
25-Mar-2012
Winning the war against worry
110312 Sermon - Isaiah 4021-31 Mar.mp3
Isaiah 40:21-31; Mark 8:27-38 - Take up your cross - Robert uses the story of Olympic champion, Eric Liddell, to explain what it means to take up ones cross.
Rev Robert Draycott
11-Mar-2012
Take up your cross
040312 sermon - Psalm 1031-13 John.mp3
Jesus and Nicodemus Jsus et Nicodme - Psalm 103:1-13; John 3:1-17 Graham describes the nature of Gods love, what we need to do to receive it and who it is for. Sermon has French translation
Rev Graham Thomson
4-Mar-2012
Jesus and Nicodemus Jsus et Nicodme
260212 sermon - Lamentations 219, P.mp3
Lamentations 2:19, Psalm 142 - David talks about the necessity of regularly pouring our hearts out before the Lord so we can build a relationship with Him and obtain healing.
Rev David Woods
26-Feb-2012
Pour out your heart
190212 Sermon - Genesis 36-10,21 4.mp3
A question of faith - Genesis 3:6-10,21 4:1-16 Mike uses the story of mans fall and that of Cain and Abel to show that even when we fall, God comes looking and clothes us in righteousness.
Rev Mike Stanbrook
19-Feb-2012
A question of faith
120212 Sermon - Titus 211-15.mp3
Our Blessed Hope - Titus 2:11-15 - Andy shows how our Blessed hope comes from being in Christ and is not based on our own efforts. Our vision should not just be about this life, but eternity with Him
Andy Lovell
12-Feb-2012
Our Blessed Hope
050212 sermon - John 135-51.mp3
Jesus and the four disciples - John 1:35-51 Jesus calls people of all characters - seeking Andrew, impetuous Simon, hesitant Philip and questionning Nathaniel - even you and me.
Rev Graham Thomson
5-Feb-2012
Jesus and four disciples
290112 sermon - Mark 114-15, 67-12.mp3
A Call to Repentance Mark 1:14-15,Mark 6:7-12Daun reminds us that repentance is a daily act that is fundamental to the Gospel message.
Daun December
29-Jan-2012
A Call to Repentance
220112 sermon - Acts 2:14-40.mp3
Understanding Salvation Acts 2:14-40 Mike explains the basics of our salvation through Jesus and encourages to live as the saints we are.
Rev Mike Stanbrook
22-Jan-2012
Understanding Salvation
150112 sermon - Genesis 371-20.mp3
Genesis 37:1-20 Martin used the examples of our righteous mentors - people like Joseph and Elijah - to show how we can achieve Gods vision in our life time, no matter what the setbacks
Rev Martin Seymour
15-Jan-2012
Our Righteous Mentors
080112 sermon - Isaiah 401-11 John.mp3
Isaiah 40:1-11; John 1:19-34 In the first of a series on people that Jesus met, Graham shows how John the Baptist becomes a signpost to Jesus
Rev Graham Thomson
8-Jan-2012
Jesus and John the Baptist
181211 sermon - Luke 157-80.mp3
Luke 1:57-80 Geraldine uses the story of the naming of John to urge Christians to live up to the name they have adopted when they accept Jesus as their Lord and Saviour.
Geraldine Alliston
19-Dec-2011
His name is John
041211 sermon - Matthew 21-12.mp3
Matthew 2:1-12 Geoff asks whether, like the Magi, we are prepared to meet Jesus this Christmas.
Geoff Waller
4-Dec-2011
Magi
271111 sermon Luke 126-45.mp3
Luke 1:26-45 Geoff unpacks the prophesies that predict Jesus - his birth, ministry and death.
Geoff Waller
27-Nov-2011
The Prophesies of Christs Coming
131111 Sermon.mp3
131111 Sermon - Psalm 46
Rev Neil Abbott
13-Nov-2011
Remembrance Day meditation on a poppy
061111 sermon - Acts 1119-30.mp3
Acts 11:19-30 - As the church faces an interregnum , Geraldine encourages it with lessons from the church at Antioch - God triumphs in adversity, help is at hand and their focus was right.
Geraldine Alliston
6-Nov-2011
Keeping a right focus
301011 sermon - Revelation 212-17.mp3
Revelation 2:12-17 - Neil urges us to see the Invisible God and to be wary of false teaching.
Rev Neil Abbott
30-Oct-2011
Seeing the Invisible
161011 sermon - John 121-8.mp3
John 12:1-8 Pastor Bore uses the story of Mary anointing Jesus with precious perfume to illustrate gratitude, greed and grace.
Pastor Bore Blazhevski
16-Oct-2011
A Touch of Love
091011 sermon - Luke 221-38 Acts.1.mp3
Luke 2:21-38; Acts.1:1-8 In this church anniversary sermon Neil talks about Gods faithfulness; for the good and bad times and the surprises of the future.
Rev Neil Abbott
9-Oct-2011
Gods faithfulness
021011 sermon - Revelation 21-7.mp3
Revelation 2:1-7 Neil talks about the love of Jesus.
Rev Neil Abbott
2-Oct-2011
Knowing Jesus
180911 sermon - Revelation 1:9-20
Revelation 1:9-20 Neil encourages us to look at the real, risen, Jesus
Rev Neil Abbott
18-Sep-2011
The real Jesus
110911 sermon - Revelation11-20.mp3
Revelation 1:1-20 Neil talks about the need for the church to respond to what God is saying to it.
Rev Neil Abbott
11-Sep-2011
040911 sermon - 1 Samuel 221-5.mp3
1 Samuel 22:1-5 Using the story of David hiding in the cave, Geoff talks about how Christians can also find themselves in a cave and how they can get out of it.
Geoff Waller
4-Sep-2011
Are you a cave dweller?
280811 sermon - Run the Race.mp3
Hebrews 12:1-4; 1 Corinthians 9:24-25; Philippians 3:12-14 ; 2 Timothy 2:3-5 Nick urges us fix our eyes on Jesus and learn the discipline of an athlete to reach the goal.
Nick Munhawa
28-Aug-2011
Run the Race
210811 sermon.mp3
Treasure in Earthen vessels Readings: 2 Corinthians 4:7; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17; Matthew 5:13-16. Ephesians 2:19-22Nick explains how Gods power lives in us and we should not be blinded by the devi
Nick Munhawa
21-Aug-2011
Treasure in Earthen vessels
140811 sermon - Luke 19 1 10.mp3
Luke 19:1-10 Accepting the Unacceptable
Duncan Cuthill
14-Aug-2011
Accepting the Unacceptable
070811 sermon - Romans 828-38.mp3
Romans 8:28-38 Salvation
Geoff Waller
14-Aug-2011
Salvation
240711 sermon - Hebrews 111-6 312.mp3
Hebrews 11:1-6; 3:12-19; & 4:1-7 Nick talks about the necessity of faith.
Nick Munhawa
24-Jul-2011
Steps of Faith
170711 sermon - Luke 414-20.mp3
Luke 4:14-20 Gill describes the work that she and Harland are doing with BMS in Peru
Gill Rivas-Thurgood
17-Jul-2011
BMS Mission work in Iquitos, Peru
100711 talk.mp3
Isaiah 49:16, Psalm 139 Carole uses Toy Story at our Sunday School Anniversary to show how we can belong to God even if we have gone astray or messed up.
Carole Farley
10-Jul-2011
030711 sermon - Ephesians 11-14.mp3
Ephesians 1:1-14 - Geoff talks about Gods Grace, the thing that distinguishes Christianity from all other faiths. Grace is Gifts Received At Christs Expense.
Geoff Waller
3-Jul-2011
Whats so amazing about Grace
260611 sermon - Acts 171-17.mp3
Acts 17:1-17 - Mike Moore Christian Witness to Israel shows how Pauls mission to the Gentiles always started with evangelism to the Jews. This is both commanded and necessary.
Mike Moore
26-Jun-2011
Mission to the Jews
190611 sermon - John 51-9.mp3
John 5:1-9 Clive uses the story of the man at the pool of Bethesdada and his own experience of being healed from cancer to remind us that we need to focus on Jesus.
Rev Clive Doubleday
19-Jun-2011
Jesus brings healing and hope
120611 sermon - Luke 1425-35 1.mp3
Luke 14:25-35 - Andrew talks about the priorities, costs and pitfalls of discipleship using examples of people who are being supported by Release International.
Rev Andrew Wilson
12-Jun-2011
The Priorities, Costs and Pitfalls of Discipleship
050611 sermon - Acts18 61-7 81-.mp3
Acts 1:8;6:1-7; 8:1-19 Using the examples of Stephen and Philip, the people filled with the Holy Spirit, who served at table, Nick tells us that with the Spirits power we too can be witnesses. The ch
Nick Munhawa
5-Jun-2011
Ministry in the power of the Holy Spirit
290511 sermon - Psalm 121.mp3
Psalm 121 - At Neils last service before his sabbatical he uses the words of the Psalmist to assure us that the Lord will be with His church and Pastor during this time of separation.
Rev Neil Abbott
29-May-2011
God is with us
220511 sermon - Acts 2 v 1-24.mp3
Acts 2v 1-24. Who or what is the Holy Spirit and why is He important today.
Geoff Waller
22-May-2011
Holy Spirit - a who or a what?
150511 sermon - 2 John 1v1-6.mp3
2 John 1v1-6 Neil continues his series on our vision by emphasising the need for radical change within the whole church so that we all become ministers of the gospel.
Rev Neil Abbott
15-May-2011
Radical Change
080511 sermon - 2 Tim 1v1-8.mp3
2 Timothy 1v 1-8. Neil tells us that we cannot just leave things to God - we are called to cooperate with Him. Even if we are weak and timid like Timothy, we should draw strength from the Holy Spir
Rev Neil Abbott
8-May-2011
Cooperating with God
010511 sermon - Is.6v1-10, Matt 28v1.mp3
Isaiah 6v1-10, Matthew 28v16-20 Neil completes his vision series by telling us that mission should be our DNA and come before anything else - Thy Kingdom come
Rev Neil Abbott
1-May-2011
A heart for mission
240411 sermon - Acts 222-24 29-36.mp3
Acts.2.22-24 and 2. 29-36 Neils Easter Sunday sermon tells us that as Christians we need to live showing that Jesus has the victory and we have resurrection power
Rev Neil Abbott
24-Apr-2011
The big but
170411 sermon - Matthew21v1-11, Zech.mp3
Neil uses the Palm Sunday story to highlight how we can try to impose our own agenda on Jesus, rather than let His vision guide our lives.
Rev Neil Abbott
17-Apr-2011 11:00
Make Way
100411 sermon - Hebrews 11-v1-6 Jame.mp3
Hebrews 11-v1-6 James 5 v 13-18 Neil continues to unpack the vision statement. This week he talks about faith being essential for drawing down Gods blessing on the church and in our lives.
Rev Neil Abbott
10-Apr-2011
Faith filled prayer
030411 sermon - 1 Corinthians 13v1 -.mp3
1 Corinthians 13v1 - 14v1Neil continues to expand on the vision statement. This week he explains why we should eagerly seek spiritual gifts and how they should be used in an orderly way.
Rev Neil Abbott
3-Apr-2011
The display of Spiritual Gifts
270311 sermon - Enthusiastic Worship.mp3
John 4v23-24, Romans 12v1, Psalm 137v1-4, Psalm 150 Neil encourages us to be enthusiastiac in our worship and praise and to overcome the cultural inhibitions which confine us.
Rev Neil Abbott
27-Mar-2011
Enthusiastic Worship
Jacob Waller
27-Mar-2011
When the going gets tough
200311 sermon - Heb.10v24-25, 1 Cor 14v26-33.mp3
Hebrews 10v24-25, 1 Corinthians 14v26-33 Neil continues to work through our vision statement and describes the key factors to everyone being involved.
Rev Neil Abbott
20-Mar-2011
Everyone involved
130311 sermon - Leadership.mp3
Neil talks about attitudes to leadership from the perspective of the leader and those who follow.1 Peter.5.1-7, Heb:13.17, 1 Thess.5:12-13, Eph.5:21-23,25, 6:5 and 9
Rev Neil Abbott
13-Mar-2011
Leadership
060311 sermon - 1 Chronicles 13.mp3
How an ordinary man is blessed by being in Gods presence, worshipping and serving Him.
Geoff Waller
6-Mar-2011
Who is this Obed-Edom?
270211 sermon - Psalm 133, Acts 242.mp3
Psalm 133, Acts 2:42-47. Neil continues to speak about our vision statement emphasising the importance of the body of Christ being joined together for sharing love, Christian fellowship,Bible study an
Rev Neil Abbott
27-Feb-2011
Rooted in love, Christian fellowship, the Word and
200211 sermon - Matthew 28v16-20 Acts 17v16-18
Neil describes how the church needs to learn from the Acts Christians in becoming culturally relevant in order to reach this generation with the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Rev Neil Abbott
20-Feb-2011
Culturally Relevant
130211 sermon - Acts1v1-8, Eph.1v11-
Acts 1v1-8, Ephesians 1v11-14, Galations 3v5 Neil talks about the need for the church to be Spirit filled - filled with the fruit and the gifts. We need to avoid grieving, staunching or quenching th
Rev Neil Abbott
13-Feb-2011
A Spirit filled church
060211 sermon - John 15v1-8
Neil begins a new series looking at the churchs vision. We go forward in Gods strength and power and not our own.
Rev Neil Abbott
6-Feb-2011
With Gods help
300111 sermon - Matthew 27v27-56
Neil points to Jesuss humility on the cross and how our understanding of Gods grace should be the driving force behind our desire to follow His vision for His church
Rev Neil Abbott Reader Julie Waller
30-Jan-2011
A question of humility
230111 sermon - 2 Kings 5
Neil explains from the healing of Naaman how pride can get in the way of having a teachable spirit and experiencing Gods grace.
Rev Neil Abbott
23-Jan-2011
A question of Pride
160111 sermon - Luke 15v1-3,11-24
Luke 15v1-3,11-24 Sermon during baptism of Des Mills.
Rev Neil Abbott
16-Jan-2011
Coming home to the house of the Higher Power
090111 sermon - Neh 2v11-20, Haggai 1v1-9
Nehemiah 2v11-20, Haggai 1v1-9Motto text for 2011
Rev Neil Abbott Testimony from Connie Skrimshire
9-Jan-2011
Come, let us rebuild the walls..
020111 sermon -
Isaiah 55:1-3a,8-11; Job:42 Neil explains why Gods faithfulness does not depend on our ability to understand.
Rev Neil Abbott
2-Jan-2011
Gods faithfulness