Saturday, 31 August 2013

Luke 9:10 to 17 - A meal that satisfies


Is Jesus enough for you? Does he provide all that you need and are you satisfied with that?

In the third of four sermons describing meals with Jesus we look at the feeding of 5,000 men plus women and children in a miraculous way by Jesus.


To listen to Simon Hateley preaching from Luke 9 on Sunday evening 25th August 2013 use the link below. Click here to listen in your own player or save a copy

1 Samuel 12:1 to 25 - Samuel’s farewell


Samuel, as he effectively lets go the reins of power, makes a moving farewell speech, so full of instruction for us.






To listen to Mark Ventham preaching from 1 Samuel 12 at Christ Church on Sunday morning 25th August 2013 use the link below. Click here to listen in your own player or save a copy

Luke 7:36 to 50 - A meal for the grateful


How do people who have been forgiven by God respond?

In the second of four sermons describing meals with Jesus we look at the woman who washes his feet using expensive perfume as an expression of her worship.


To listen to Steve Mills preaching from Luke 7 on Sunday evening 18th August 2013 use the link below. Click here to listen in your own player or save a copy

1 Samuel 11:1 to 15 - A Hopeful Beginning


Saul as the newly crowned king rescues the city of Jabesh and establishes himself as king.







To listen to Mark Ventham preaching from 1 Samuel 11 at Christ Church on Sunday morning 18th August 2013 use the link below. Click here to listen in your own player or save a copy

1 Samuel 9:1 to 10:27 - The King anointed


These chapters introduce us to Saul, who on the face of it, is just the sort of king that the people are asking for: he is from a noble family and he is tall - a real advantage if you're going to lead them in battle.




To listen to Graham Nicholls preaching from 1 Samuel 9 and 10 at Christ Church on Sunday morning 11th August 2013 use the link below. Click here to listen in your own player or save a copy

Monday, 5 August 2013

1 Samuel 8:1 to 22 - the king thing


The ageing Samuel is making some bad decisions about his sons but the people are restless for a king for their future security. They don't ask God about it, they just demand it and refuse to listen to the warnings.






To listen to Graham Nicholls preaching from 1 Samuel 8 at Christ Church on Sunday morning 4th August 2013 use the link below. Click here to listen in your own player or save a copy

Luke 5:27 to 32 - A meal for the hungry


Who is that Jesus came to save, and are we on the same mission that he is?

In the first of four sermons describing meals with Jesus we look at the banquet given by Matthew and see what reaction it provokes.


To listen to Simon Howard preaching from Luke 5 on Sunday evening 4th August 2013 use the link below. Click here to listen in your own player or save a copy