25th May 2025 - Sunday Service - Ascension, Tony.R (Ready to Read)
This sermon discusses the significance of Jesus' ascension into heaven and its connection to the coming of the Holy Spirit. The speaker [Tony.R] explains that Jesus' return to heaven was necessary because his earthly work was completed, his true home is heaven, and most importantly, so the Holy Spirit could be sent to empower believers and continue the divine mission. The text emphasises the Holy Spirit's role in enabling Christian life, convincing people of sin, and guiding believers into truth, highlighting the Holy Spirit's permanent presence in those who have accepted Jesus, and empowering them to witness to others.
18th May 2025 - Sunday Service - The Time Between, Reuben (Ready to Read)
The sermon centres on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, emphasizing its foundational importance to Christian faith and contrasting it with other views of Jesus. The speaker encourages listeners to believe in the truth of the resurrection and trust in God's word and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, especially in challenging times. The sermon also touches on themes of church leadership, the roles of men and women within the church, the significance of marriage and family, and the need for believers to remain steadfast in their faith and share the gospel as Jesus' return is imminent.
11th May 2025 - Sunday Service - Emmaus Road, Brian.S (Ready to Read)
Sermon TLDR...
The sermon reflects on the transformative power of encountering Jesus, as exemplified by the story of Cleopas and his companion on the Emmaus Road. The speaker [Brian.S] highlights how this couple, initially disappointed and downcast after Jesus's death, experienced a profound shift when Jesus explained the scriptures to them, causing their hearts to burn within them. This encounter demonstrates the importance of rooting one's faith in the Bible and in Jesus himself, rather than personal expectations, and the invitation to a relationship with God through Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, which leads to transformation and a desire to share that experience with others.
4th May 2025 - All Age Service - "Didn't see what he had!", Bob.M (Ready to Read)
Sermon TLDR...
This sermon focuses on the concept of seeing things differently, using the parable of the prodigal son from Luke 15 as a central theme. The speaker [Bob.M] explains how the younger son was blinded by his desires and failed to see the value of his relationship with his father, drawing parallels to how people can be blinded to God's love. Various analogies are used to illustrate this idea of shifting perspective, including a red filter blocking other colours, the hidden arrow in the FedEx logo, microscopic views of skin, thermal imaging, and fans' differing views of football decisions.
Ultimately, the sermon highlights the father's unconditional love and compassion, symbolised by his welcoming of the returning son, and encourages listeners to adopt a similar perspective of love and grace towards others, rather than focusing on what they have done wrong.