These messages are just adhoc and don’t form part of a larger series and are not related to life-cycle events such as dedications etc.
5 smooth stones for facing life's giants
2020-10-04
Pastor Hedley Clemo
Genesis 28:10-22; Psalms 27:13-14; John 9:1-3; John 11:1-37; 2 Corinthians 1:1-11
This message was preached on the occasion when the church returned after the 6 month lockdown in 2020 and also during a time when one particular family close to the church had received some very devastating news. This was a hard time for the church to process why bad things sometimes happen in the lives of Christians.It gives 5 'smooth stones' which should both 'define' and 'direct us' for our good when passing through difficult times:1. God's presence 2. God's goodness 3. God's glory 4. God's compassion 5. God's sufficiency
Marriage as God intends
2020-10-18
Pastor Hedley Clemo
A one-off message on marriage on the occasion of Pastor Hedley & Bola's 35 wedding anniversary
A glorious hope, a given help
2020-10-25
Pastor Harald Holmgren
A one-off message drawing from that great Himalayan passage in Romans 8 on:1. Us groaning with hope2. Us having a glorious hope and3. Us being given help now
Partnership in the truth
2021-01-31
Dr Tim Kempton
A one-off message from Dr Tim Kempton who is a linguist working with Wycliffe Bible Translators in Nigeria
The God who walks with us
2021-05-16
Pastor Harald Holmgren
Part 1 of 2 messages taken from Exodus chapters 1-3
The God who saves us
2021-05-23
Pastor Harald Holmgren
Part 2 of 2 messages taken from Exodus chapters 1-3
Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things
2021-07-25
Pastor John Billett
A one-off message from the single text of Psalm 119v18 from John Billett a retired pastor and worker for Wycliffe Bible Translators UK
Enoch, a faith that pleased God
2021-08-22
Pastor Hedley Clemo
Hebrews 11:5-6; Genesis 5:21-24
A one-off message for a 'back-to-church' Sunday encouraging us to stop 'sofa surfing' and re-kindle our faith through considering the life story of Enoch in Hebrews 11v5-6 and Genesis 5v21-24.
What do I need to do to be saved?
2021-08-29
Pastor David Clemo
A one-off message on the central features of what it means to be truly saved taken from the Nicodemus encounter with Jesus in John 3.It considers two aspects 1) that you MUST be born again and 2) that you MUST believe in Jesus Christ our Saviour
Elijah, restoring the spiritually depressed prophet
2021-12-12
Pastor Hedley Clemo
One off message following on from Romans 9-11 picking up on 2 themes from Romans 10v15 and Romans 11v26 which come together in thinking through the Elijah story in 1 Kings 19v1-18.
God's way: Trauma then testimony then teaching
2022-04-24
Pastor Hedley Clemo
One-off message showing how God uses trials and traumas in our lives to produce testimonies that turn us into teachers for others
Moving the Ark - God's way of blessing
2022-05-01
Pastor Hedley Clemo
A one-off message looking at the subject of God's blessing.David takes 2 attempts to successfully move the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem and we see how ultimately he does get God's blessing but Michal, the daughter of Saul, does not - instead she get's the reverse God's curse - barrenness.
The importance of physical gathering
2022-06-19
Pastor Hedley Clemo
A one-off message considering the question of whether it really matters if we meet in person or stay meeting online via zoom.
Harvest festival fulfilled
2022-09-18
Pastor Hedley Clemo
Matthew 13:24-30; Matthew 13:36-43
A Harvest Festival One-off Message
The unintended consequences of Christmas
2022-12-04
Pastor Hedley Clemo
Romans 12:2; Ephesians 4:17-32
A one-off message about how things of this world, especially the consumer culture slowly changes the people we are and the people we will become.Instead we are to be transformed by the renewing of our minds through the word of God
The centrality of discipleship
2022-12-11
Pastor Russell Baylis
One-off message about how progress to maturity most successfully takes place in the life of a Christian.
The Let Us Statements in Hebrews
2023-11-05
Pastor John Angliss
A one-off message on the first 6 Let Us statements in the book of Hebrews
A parable with 10 super-clear messages
2023-11-12
Pastor Hedley Clemo
A one-off Remembrance Sunday message on the parable of the rich man and Lazarus.
Three words from David for all of life
2024-06-30
Pastor Hedley Clemo
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
Salvation is found in no one else but Jesus Christ
2024-07-14
Bill Newton
A one-off message from a visiting speaker - Bill Newton (Carey Baptist)
My refuge, Your refuge, The refuge
2024-08-25
Pastor Hedley Clemo
A one-off sermon on Psalm 91 considering the reality that we have a great refuge ultimately in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Finding strength in God
2024-09-01
Mike Blackstock
A one-off message where David, before he is king, has to face a devastating situation at Ziklag and we see how he strengthens himself.
Examining the footings of our own faith
2024-09-08
Pastor Hedley Clemo
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.
The many faces of unbelief
2024-09-15
Pastor Hedley Clemo
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.
The blessedness of God's smile
2024-09-22
Pastor Hedley Clemo
A one-off message on The Benediction (Aaron's Blessing).Here we understand what a Benediction is, what a Blessing is (from the opening words of the Bible) and how the three central blessings in this prayer each form steps up to the final climax in Numbers 6v27.
Making every effort to grow and be grounded
2024-09-29
Pastor Hedley Clemo
*** Just the first 5 seconds - the video picture does not show - Sorry ***A one-off message on some 'final words' from the apostle Peter shortly before his death. They are about 2 things: 1. Make every effort to be growing 2. Make every effort to be grounded It is primarily about the importance of the Holy Scriptures in Old and New testaments.
When we need COMFORT for our TROUBLES
2024-10-06
Pastor Hedley Clemo
2 Corinthians 1:3-7; Psalms 6:1-10; Hebrews 4:14-16
A one-off message on God's comfort given to us in our troubles.It focusses on 4 questions for help us understand biblical comfort: 1. Where it comes from? 2. Who it comes to? 3. Why it comes? 4. How it comes?
Salvation in Jesus through Rebirth and Renewal by the Holy Spirit
2024-10-13
Pastor Hedley Clemo
A one-off message particularly focussing on Titus 3v4-7 where we find a wonderful ancient hymn or creed of the early church about salvation by the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.The theme of the section is that Christians show up the reality of their salvation by doing good works.3 Points: 1. The SEAM 2. The SAYING 3. The SONG
The greatest invitation - Too good to be true?
2024-10-20
Pastor Hedley Clemo
An one-off message on what is probably the greatest invitation to come to God and his banquet in all of the scriptures.The message is under two headings: 1. The Invitation - Too Good To Be True? 2. The Inviter - Too Good Not To Be True
4 Stories - Your stories
2024-10-27
Pastor Hedley Clemo
One-off message which continues the theme of the previous week on Thanksgiving.Here we look at Ps107 and we break it up as follows: 1. 4 Stories Your Stories 2. 2 Storylines God's Storylines 3. Have you grasped the great love of the Lord?
Why do the nations rage?
2024-11-03
Pastor Hedley Clemo
A one-off message on Psalm 2 looking at the 4 voices that are heard in this Psalm. 1. What Sinful People say 2. What the Sovereign God says 3. What the Saving Son says 4. What the Seeking Spirit says The closing challenge is to make up your mind whether you will continue to be hostile to God and His Son Jesus Christ or whether you will be subject and take Jesus as your refuge in all of life.
Three things to attend to - Lest we forget
2024-11-10
Pastor Hedley Clemo
A one-off message for Remembrance Sunday on the Shema in Deuteronomy 6v4-9. We read of three things that we need to attend to if we are not going to forget our God and fail to receive His blessings. 1. Attend to our beliefs 2. Attend to our hearts 3. Attend to our families
Unanswered prayer
2024-11-17
Mike Blackstock
Matthew 7:7-11; 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
A one-off message on unanswered prayer taken from Paul's prayer for his thorn to be removed.
Grace and Truth in a Crisis
2025-01-12
Paul Morris
Matthew 26:17-25; Matthew 26:47-68
One off message from Paul F Morris (from Hannay Chapel and author of various books on Israel and the Jews) speaking on Jesus' display of grace and truth in a time of great personal crisis.
Urgent instructions for 2025
2025-01-19
Mike Blackstock
One-off message from Mike Blackstock on some urgent instructions as we face 2025
Matthew 16v13-16 - What is your personal position on Jesus?
2025-10-05
Josh Williamson
Josh Williamson is from the Open Air Mission (OAM) and preaching on Peter's confession of Jesus as the Christ and also as the very Son of the Living God at Caesarea Philippi - a very cosmopolitan and multi-faith area North East of the Sea of Galilee.
What does a godly marriage look like?
2025-10-19
Pastor Hedley Clemo
This is a one-off message on the topic of marriage from Ephesians 5v18-33. We look at 4 secular takes on marriage: 1. About me 2. About chemistry 3. About compatibility 4. About cohabitation We look at 4 aspects of true biblical marriage: 1. What it is 2. What it takes 3. What it does 4. What it shows
Pride, entitlement and worship
2025-10-26
Clive Bullock
A one-off message on the 3-fold temptation of Jesus as recorded in Matthew chapter 4.