1 Peter 5:1 to 7 - Stress Free Leadership

Jesus Christ is the Great Shepherd who entrusts the leadership of the church to under- shepherds, or elders, who are called to do their job willingly and diligently with a supportive church in an atmosphere of humility

Elders are called to lead as shepherds would – not grudgingly but willingly, not greedily but eagerly and not in a domineering way but through example

All, but particularly young people are called to respect the leadership structures God has put in place

Everyone is called to be humble but at the same time encouraged that we can cast all our cares on Jesus because he really does care for us.

To listen to Graham Nicholls preaching from 1 Peter at Christ Church on Sunday morning 28th August 2011 use the links below.

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Hebrews 5:11 to 6:12 - Don't Fall Away

Christians, for all kinds of reasons will be tempted to fall away - to go back to their old life because the current one seems too difficult. The writer to the Hebrews gives a strong warning prevent falling away by growing up and keeping on producing the fruit of righteousness.

To listen to Graham Nicholls preaching from Hebrews at Christ Church on Sunday evening 28th August 2011 use the link below.

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1 Peter 4:12 to 19 - Suffer for a good cause

Is suffering normal? Peter seemed to think so.

How should we respond to the persecution that we may suffer now, and be prepared for what looks like becoming a more and more hostile secular culture.

To listen to Mark Ventham preaching from 1 Peter at Christ Church on Sunday morning 21st August 2011 use the link below.
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1 Peter 3:8 to 22 - An answer for everyone

If we really live distinctive lives, we will get asked questions... won't we?

To listen to Graham Nicholls preaching at Christ Church on Sunday morning 31st July 2011 use the link below.

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Hebrews 4:14 to 5:10 - God's Son is our High Priest

What is a high priest and why do we need one anyway?

To listen to Colin Strudwick preaching at Christ Church on Sunday evening 24th July 2011 use the link below.


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1 Peter 3:1 to 7 - Happy Homes

With marriage in decline in the UK, and divorce rates rising, is there a recipe for happy homes?

In Peter’s letter to the early Christians he lays out God’s order in marriage. The general message in society today is about putting self first, ensuring my happiness and satisfaction in life.

The Christian in desiring to follow Jesus first, put’s him first, others next and self last. God’s recipe for a successful and happy marriage follows that pattern: The wife submitting to God first, her husband next and considering her own self last. The husband, with God given authority as head of the marriage, puts God first, the needs of his wife second and himself last.

A counter cultural message!

To listen to Steve Mills preaching at Christ Church on Sunday morning 24th July 2011 use the link below.

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