29th June 2025 - Sunday Service, The Word in Action (Heather, Bible Society) (Ready to Watch, Read & Listen)
This sermon passionately advocates for consistent engagement with the Bible, drawing on personal anecdotes and the work of the Bible Society. It highlights various initiatives like "Open the Book," which introduces biblical stories to primary school children, and the creation of public displays and gardens inspired by scripture. The speaker stresses the Bible's transformative power, urging listeners not just to read it but to internalise its teachings and allow them to shape their lives and actions, citing a Chinese pastor's resilience during persecution as an example of this profound impact. Ultimately, the message encourages active participation in spreading biblical literacy and living out its principles.
22nd June 2025 - Sunday Service, Church Beginnings (Ready to Watch, Read & Listen)
This sermon delivered by Peter.W explores the foundations of the early Christian church as documented in the Book of Acts, specifically focusing on how the disciples responded to persecution. The speaker highlights three key practices: praise, prayer, and power, demonstrating how these elements were intertwined in the disciples' experience of being filled with the Holy Spirit. Furthermore, the sermon examines the radical unity and generosity exhibited by the early believers, who shared their possessions and prioritised the common good, embodying a selfless love for one another. It concludes by encouraging listeners to apply these principles of faith, prayer, and communal love in their own lives.
15th June 2025 - Messy Church (Unavailable)
The Messy Church celebration time is not live-streamed nor recorded so we will not be genrating a TLDR for this week.
8th June 2025 - Sunday Service, Jim.M on "P" is for... Pentecost (Ready to Watch, Read & Listen)
The sermon delivered by Jim focuses on the concept of Pentecost and its significance for believers. The sermon begins with thoughts on communion and general reflections on biblical narratives, before moving to a prayer. Jim then elaborates on four key "P" words related to Pentecost: Privilege, highlighting the grace received by believers; Promise, specifically the gift of the Holy Spirit and its enabling power; Power, explained as the Holy Spirit's work in understanding and speaking truth; and Proclamation, encouraging believers to share the gospel. The sermon also emphasizes the living nature of Jesus, the unchanging Holy Spirit, and the promise of Christ's return, concluding with a prayer for renewal and the sharing of blessings.
1st June 2025 - All Age Service, Clare.H (Ready to Watch, Read & Listen)
Our speaker discusses the importance of listening attentively to God and others, highlighting how noise and differing perspectives can hinder understanding. Clare explains three ways of listening: with the head (facts), heart (emotions and values), and feet (intentions and motivations), emphasising the need to listen to the "whole person." Clare then explores a biblical passage where God is found in a gentle whisper rather than dramatic events, connecting this to the need for quiet reflection to hear God's voice. Finally, touching on the historical radical nature of Baptist church meetings where every member's voice was valued in decision-making, linking this to the idea that collective, diverse wisdom is needed to discern God's will, comparing it to the manifold wisdom of God described in Ephesians.