The Glory of the Cross
John12:20-33. Stephen examines the significance of Christ's death on the cross and explores how and why this is a glorious event.
Life Evermore: the wedding supper of the Lamb
Revelation 19:1-9. Stephen concludes the ‘Life Evermore’ series by discussing 'the ‘party of the universe’ - the celebration feast when Jesus returns and creation is restored. Referring also to Isaiah 25:6-9 and the parable Jesus told of the wedding feast in Matthew 22 :1-14, Stephen demonstrates some biblical truths about this great party.
Life Evermore: The Final Judgement
Luke 19:11-26 and 1 Corinthians 3:10-15. In the penultimate sermon in the ‘Life Evermore’ series, Stephen looks at what happens when Jesus returns - what it means for those who follow Jesus and what it means for those who do not.
Life Evermore: Death's Next Moment
Luke 16:19-31 and Luke 23:39-43. In the fourth of our series, Stephen looks at two passages to examine what theologians call the 'intermediate state' - the account of the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16) and the encounter between Jesus and the two criminals crucified with Him (Luke 23). Stephen uses these two passages to demonstrate some Biblical truths about what happens when we die.
Life Evermore: The Father's House
John 14:1-6. This week in our continuing series, Stephen looks at God the Father's home - where this is and how Jesus brings us there.
Life Evermore: Our Resurrection Bodies
1 Corinthians 15:12-20 and 30-45. Stephen explores Christ’s resurrection and demonstrates what that means for our own resurrection.
Life Evermore: New Heavens and a New Earth
Revelation 22.1-8 (& Isaiah 65.17-23; Roman 8.18-21)- Eternity: New Heaven and New Earth. Stephen begins a five part series looking at the Christian view of eternity. In this sermon, Stephen challenges cultural and popular concepts of what “the afterlife” is like with the biblical view of a new heaven and a new earth. (Cartoon by Larson).
Humility (part 2)
Philippians 2:1-11. As we celebrate communion, Stephen highlights the example of Christ’s humility and shameful death in the second chapter of Paul's letter to the Philippians.
Humility (part 1)
Philippians 2:1-4. Addressing the issue of humility, Stephen explores what we are, what we need and how we change by seeking Jesus.
The Power of Anger
Stephen looks at the contrasts between someone who is quick to anger and someone who does not get angry at all, and argues that neither of these is biblical. All of us should be angry at something - there is power in a biblically-based righteous anger that is a response to a threat against something or someone we love. Stephen demonstrates that God’s righteous anger is simply a reflection of his great love for us.
Three tents
Genesis 12:1-9. Rev Dr Jim Thompson discusses Abram’s relocation from Haran to Canaan. Firstly, he looks at where Abram pitched his tent; secondly, where Lot, Abram’s nephew, pitched his, and finally, he looks at the Tent of Meeting in the tabernacle.
For good, and for ever
Romans 8:28-39. Looking at the latter half of Romans 8, Helen explores what God does, who He does this for, the changes this works within us and what the future holds.
The sufficiency of Christ: once and for all
Hebrews 10:1-25. Trevor looks at these verses which describe the once and for all sacrifice of Christ.
