Sermons

17th may 2020 - mark 1:40-2:17 - What is your greatest Need?

17/5/2020

Dear Church family,

This week we are looking at Mark 2:40-2:17 which helps us with our greatest need.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIjbc05hmiU

Rupert

Mark 1:40 - 2:17 Outline
Written by John Mark who was a close friend of Peter and Paul. Written around AD 60.
Summary of the message of Mark :
Who is Jesus? and Why did he come?

What is your greatest need?
Three encounters and three surprises

First, Jesus encounter with the Leaper 1:40-45
• Is Jesus willing to cleans us?
• Are we willing to admit our hearts need cleansing?

Second, Jesus meets with a Paralysed man 2:1-12
• What is your greatest need according to Jesus?

Third, Jesus calls Levi the tax collector 2:13-17

In application…
1. Whats the condition of your heart?
2. What does Jesus want to do for our hearts?
3. How can we reach out to others?

10th may 2020 - MARK 1:21-39

10/5/2020

Dear Church family,
This week at the beginning we have incorporated a VE Day remembrance with Jill Northam giving us a personal recollection of the event. It shows views of St Thomas hospital, Big Ben, a map of Hadley Wood in 1945 and the list of those who gave their lives in WW2 recorded on the ‘Hadley Wood Remembrance Board.’. This recording is slightly longer than usual.

https://youtu.be/ubbFQnRwMjU

I do pray this YouTube presentation will help you to honour those who gave their lives for our nation and will give you confidence in Jesus authority to deliver on his promises as he has authority to teach, over evil spirits and sickness.

Mark 1: 21-39 Outline
Written by John Mark who was a close friend of Peter and Paul. Written around AD 60.
Summary of the message of Mark : Who is Jesus? and Why did he come?
Two bullet points of Jesus message…
v15 ‘The time has come,’ he said. ‘The Kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!’
v17, Jesus says ‘Come follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.’

How do we know that Jesus message has any weight of victory?

First, Jesus authority over evil spirits

• Why is it good that Jesus has authority over evil?

Second, Jesus authority to teach

• Are you convinced to listen to Jesus authority to teach? How will you do this?

Third, Jesus authority over sickness

Why is this authority required?

Why does Jesus preach?

In application…
1. Does Jesus' authority in these areas give you fresh confidence? In what areas?
2. In what way are you excited about the foretaste of the future which Jesus shows us here?
3. Why is a preaching more important than a healing ministry?

3rd may 2020 - Mark 1:14-20

3/5/2020

The recoding is about 30 minutes long and incorporates a welcome, a personal testimony followed by the bible reading and talk. Simon Oatridge then leads in the prayers. I am sorry there is no time for some music this week, but will put in a request for next week and there are plenty of good songs on YouTube!

https://youtu.be/3JsJ8e9VPw4

I do hope and pray this YouTube will be a great encouragement to you as you get the clear bullet points of Jesus message.

Rupert

Outline

Two bullet points of Jesus message…

First, ‘The time has come,’ he said. ‘The Kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the
good news!’ v15

How can we be citizens of the Kingdom of God?
1. Have we responded?
2. What is authentic Christianity?

Second, v17, Jesus says ‘Come follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.’
Two specific things…
1.
2.

Mark 8:34, ‘If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.’

In application…
1. Have you?
2. Are you following Jesus?

Almighty heavenly Father thank you for the good news of Jesus your long promised King. Please forgive me for turning away from you and help me to turn back to you. Please may Jesus be my delight, thank you that he came to defeat Satan and sin. May you help me to believe and trust in your forgiveness each and every day, in Jesus name, Amen.

26th april 2020 - mark 1:1-15 - The beginning of the good news about jesus the messiah, the son of god

26/4/2020

The bible reading is Mark 1:1-15. The recording incorporates an introduction, confession followed by the bible reading and talk. John Hall then leads in the apostles creed followed by prayers. At the end there is a hymn played by Alison. Simply click here….

https://youtu.be/zt4Wm7Bwvf8

Outline:
Written by John Mark who was a close friend of Peter and Paul.
Written around AD 60.
Who is Jesus? and Why did he come?
8:27

First, title

Second, the back story

Third , arrival of Jesus

Three surprises….
1. Jesus seems ordinary
2. Jesus baptism
3. Jesus sent out into the desert

Two important applications…..
First, Do I do you love and delight in Jesus as the Father does?

Second, How important is the gospel of JC is to us?
Have you repented and believed in the good news of Jesus?

Almighty heavenly Father thank you for the good news of Jesus your long promised King. Please
forgive me for turning away from you and help me to turn back to you. Please may Jesus be my
delight, thank you that he came to defeat Satan and sin. May you help me to believe and trust in
your forgiveness each and every day, in Jesus name, Amen.

19th april 2020 - 1 Corinthians 10:14-11:1 - How should Christians be different?

19/4/2020

"Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son"

The bible reading is 1 Corinthians 10:14-11:1. The recoding is about 29 minutes long and incorporates an introduction, confession and prayers lead by Kirsty, followed by the bible reading and talk. There is a final recording of Rebecca singing, 'Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son.'

Simply click here…https://youtu.be/DssjZCimb34

Two principles……
First principle, glory of God v14-22
Exodus 20:1-3
8:8
Second principle, live for the good of many v23-11:1
6:12
Application questions…..

Do you agree or disagree that there is a danger in worshipping other gods?
What are the idols of our age?
Who are we positively live for each day? How might we encourage each other?
‘It is not my place to point out the errors of other religions’ Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
What might I do for the good of many in our situation at the moment and into the future?

12th april 2020 - easter day- Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed - John 20 v10-18

12/4/2020

“Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed."
The recoding is about 33 minutes long and incorporates an introduction, confession apostles creed lead by Kirsty along with a reminder of reading of the Lords Supper which we will looking forward to celebrating when we are able to physically meet together again. Rebecca will sing and then I will give a short talk followed by prayers lead by Lydia and in closing Alison plays an appropriate hymn. Simply click here….

https://youtu.be/VPebhjFqzco

10th april 2020 - good friday meditation service

10/4/2020

Here is the link to the Good Friday meditation service
A selection of the church family do the bible readings and explanations along with two musical items from Rebecca Oatridge and Alison Ruoff on the piano.

https://youtu.be/TPLS3tN25bI

5th april 2020 - Palm Sunday - Mark 11:1-26

7/4/2020

Link to Sermon on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ch6_5JD4zE8
Sermon Outline

Palm Tree v1-11
Zechariah 9:9
Fig Tree v12-26
Jesus the judge
Jesus the saviour
Zechariah 14

Application Questions

Is there anything confusing?
In what ways may we be blind to the evidence and how can we help urselves?
How can we help our hearts to stay loyal to Jesus?
What do you find so encouraging about v23?
What is so important to ask from God ?
Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us - we roll the words out but is it easy at time? Who might help us?

Hymns
Amazing grace www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG0vH4WYChQ
Great is thy faithfulness www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTKIqmdfHSk
Seek ye first the Kingdom of God www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsBpM9IcBts

29th march 2020 - FLEE from sin - 1 corinthians 10:1-14

29/3/2020

Link to sermon on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-xLpCaRYWWU
Outline
Don’t be ignorant v1-5
Don’t be indifferent v6-10
Don’t be arrogant v11-14
Application questions
1. What sort of things do we rely on more than on God?
2. How can we be better informed of the way God will deal with us?
3. What are the idols we might get drawn into from our culture?
4. In what ways are we indifferent to sin in our church and in ourselves?
5. How can grumbling lead to something more serious?
6. What might we need to flee from in our lives, so as to follow the Lord Jesus
wholeheartedly?

15th march 2020 - 1 corinthians 9 - freedom

15/3/2020

1-14 Recognise your freedom
15-27 How to use your freedom

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