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The many faces of unbelief

2024-09-15

Pastor Hedley Clemo

Luke 11:14-32

One-off Messages

A one-off message from the casting out of the demon from the man who was mute so he was able to speak and see again.It looks at 5 reactions in this passage ranging from disbelief right through to belief.

Examining the footings of our own faith

2024-09-08

Pastor Hedley Clemo

2 Corinthians 13:5

One-off Messages

A one-off message considering Paul's double command in 1 Corinthians 13 verse 5 to Examine and to Test that we are in the faith, that we are truly in Christ.

My refuge, Your refuge, The refuge

2024-08-25

Pastor Hedley Clemo

Psalms 91:1-16

One-off Messages

A one-off sermon on Psalm 91 considering the reality that we have a great refuge ultimately in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Classic fail point #2 - Temptation

2024-08-18

Pastor Hedley Clemo

1 Peter 5:5-11; Matthew 26:31-35; Matthew 26:41; 1 Corinthians 10:12-13; 2 Corinthians 13:5; James 1:14-15

One-offs

2nd message of 2 on the classic fail points for Christians. This one is on Temptation and the previous one is on Pride.

Classic fail point #1 - Pride

2024-08-11

Pastor Hedley Clemo

Philippians 2:1-11; 1 Peter 5:5-11

One-offs

1st message of 2 on the classic fail points for Christians. This one is on Pride and the next one is on Temptation.

Sealing with the promised Holy Spirit

2024-07-28

Pastor Hedley Clemo

Ephesians 1:13-14

One-offs

The 7th blessing in Ephesians 1v3-14. 1. The Spirit is God's seal 2. The Spirit is Our seal Sealing a wonderful mark that authenticates, shows ownership and speaks of the security of our salvation in Christ Jesus.

What does Biblical Inclusion look like?

2024-07-21

Pastor Hedley Clemo

Ephesians 1:10-14; Ephesians 2:11-22; Ephesians 3:2-13

One-offs

This message addresses the 6th of 7 spiritual blessings that we are given in the heavenly realms - it is that we have been included along with Jews into the household of God. In this message we look at what Biblical Inclusion means (and what is doesn't). We also look at how this works itself out:a) in intergenerational attitudesb> in racial, cultural, class differences

In an age of change does the church need change too?

2024-07-07

Pastor Hedley Clemo

Ephesians 1:7-9; Mark 8:13-21

One-offs

This sermon was preached after the 4th July 2024 election where a great change was effected with the Tories being replaced by Labour. This sermon recaps the first 4 spiritual blessings that we have and leads us into the 5th one. We are: 1. Called Before - Election 2. Called Out - Redemption 3. Called For - Holiness 4. Called Into - Adoption 5. Called Under - Authority - Knowing the will of God through Wisdom and the Understanding of God's word

Three words from David for all of life

2024-06-30

Pastor Hedley Clemo

Psalms 23:1-6

One-off Messages

A one-off message looking at that favourite Psalm 23 It draws out three convictions or 'words' from David: 1. I shall not want 2. I shall not fear 3. I shall dwell always

Totally forgiving one another

2024-06-23

Pastor Hedley Clemo

Ephesians 1:7; Matthew 6:9-15; Matthew 18:21-35

One-offs

This complements the previous week's message on God forgiving us through the cross work of the Lord Jesus Christ. Here we look at us forgiving one another. We look at: 1. What forgiveness is not2. What forgiveness is3. Some objections and questions

Understanding the grace of God's full & final forgiveness

2024-06-16

Pastor Hedley Clemo

Jonah 4:2; Exodus 34:6; Ephesians 1:6-7

One-offs

Understanding God's rich and free grace of full forgiveness. For this topic from Ephesians 1v6-7 we ask 2 questions: 1. What is so hard about grace? 2. What is so amazing about grace?

Redeemed for a life of service

2024-06-09

Pastor Hedley Clemo

Ephesians 1:7; Ephesians 1:14; Exodus 6:1-7; Psalms 130:1-8

One-offs

A message on the topic of Redemption, of being Ransomed by Jesus our Kinsman-Redeemer 2 Points: 1. An old life bought 2. A new life begun

Adoption, the crowning blessing

2024-06-02

Pastor Hedley Clemo

Ephesians 1:5; Romans 8:15-17; Galatians 4:1-7

One-offs

Regeneration and Justification are Founding Blessings whereas Adoption is a Crowning Blessing 4 Benefits: 1. A new family, a new Father 2. A new inheritance 3. A new guarantee 4. A new set of siblings

Where does human responsibility fit into Salvation

2024-05-26

Pastor Hedley Clemo

2 Peter 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:4-5; Ephesians 1:11

One-offs

This message shows the other side of God's Election, Predestination and God's Sovereign Will in Salvation.1. What God does in his Sovereignty 2. What we do in our Human Responsibility

God has chosen me - Election & Predestination

2024-05-19

Pastor Hedley Clemo

Ephesians 1:4-5; Ephesians 1:11; Deuteronomy 7:1-10; Romans 8:29-30; Romans 9:9-18

One-offs

A message on the Bible teaching of Election & Predestination (including God's foreknowledge):1. The fact of election - (God chooses us) 2. The point of election - (Chosen that we would be holy and blameless) 3. The marvel of election - (That we can know we are saved and that not by our good record)

3 John - What makes a church 'stickable' - its Welcome

2024-05-05

Pastor Hedley Clemo

3 John 1:1-14

One-offs

A message on 3 John where we see John the apostle: 1) 'cheering on' Gaius 2) 'calling out' Diotrephes 3) 'commending' Demetrius

2 John - Holding on to truth and love in a pick n mix world

2024-04-28

Pastor Hedley Clemo

2 John 1:1-13

One-offs

A single message on the book of 2 John.This message will relate to another single message on 3 John.

How we detect and how we remove the idols of our hearts?

2024-04-07

Pastor Hedley Clemo

1 John 5:21; Exodus 20:3-7; 1 John 2:15-17

One-offs

Idolatry is one of THE most important themes through all of the Scriptures.This message looks at what Idolatry is, how we detect and how we deal with it.

Jesus our exalted Prophet, Priest and King

2024-03-31

Pastor Hedley Clemo

Luke 24:13-49

One-offs

The is the Easter Sunday message taking as its starting point the 2 on the Emmaus Road.It brings out Jesus 2-fold STATES - His Humiliation and Exaltation It also brings out more especially Jesus' exalted 3-fold OFFICE as Prophet, Priest and King following His resurrection and ascension.

The Excellencies of our Lord Jesus

2024-03-29

Pastor Hedley Clemo

Luke 18:1-11

One-offs

Good Friday message on the betrayal and arrest of Jesus. He shows His: 1. The excellency of His Power 2. The excellency of His Love 3. The excellency of His Obedience

The triumphal entry - The greatest show on earth

2024-03-24

Pastor Hedley Clemo

Psalms 118:25-27; Zechariah 9:9-10; Matthew 21:1-11

One-offs

A Palm Sunday message 1) We look at 4 things we notice about Jesus' triumphal entry: a) 9 months pre-preparation, b) just prior the event preparations, c) the deployment of lots of publicity and d) the precipitation of a crisis (one that couldn't be ignored) 2) Then we look at questions we should ask as we have a decision to make about the really identity of Jesus - both meek and majestic, both Lion of Judah and Lamb of God.

Will I persevere to the end?

2024-03-17

Pastor Hedley Clemo

1 John 5:18-20

One-offs

3 things that the Apostle John tells us that WE KNOW: 1) WE KNOW that we are SAFE in Jesus 2) WE KNOW that we BELONG in the family of God 3) WE KNOW that our faith isn't just true BUT REAL 3 Vital Foundation Stones that John gives us SAFETY, BELONGING and REALITY

Can we really ask God for anything in prayer?

2024-03-10

Pastor Hedley Clemo

1 John 5:13-17; Hebrews 10:19-23

One-offs

1) The ROOT - Can we ask God anything in prayer?2) The SHOOT - Why do our prayers sometime bounce?3) The FRUIT - Do we have any responsibility with this privilege of prayer?