Christchurch Clevedon Sermon

The TruthPreacher: Clive JenningsDate: 21st November 2021Passage: John 18:28-37

PeaceSeries: Remembrance Sunday 2021 Preacher: Russell HerbertDate: 14th November 2021Passage: John 14:15-27

Being Confident in PrayerSeries: Colossians - Confident Christianity Preacher: Clive JenningsDate: 7th November 2021Passage: Mark 11:12-25-------------------In our Bible reading today Jesus gives us confidence in how we can and should pray in faith. Jesus uses a stark example of this to his disciples and to us and we explore how prayer isn’t a passive exercise and can often lead us into action.

Making the Most of Every OpportunitySeries: Colossians - Confident Christianity Preacher: Russell HerbertDate: 31st October 2021Passage: Colossians 4:2-6

Jesus our LifestyleSeries: Colossians - Confident Christianity Preacher: Clive JenningsDate: 24th October 2021Passage: Colossians 3:1-17

Jesus our FullnessSeries: Colossians - Confident Christianity Preacher: Clive JenningsDate: 17th October 2021Passage: Colossians 2:8-23-------------------The Matt Lucas clip Clive refers to can be found at https://youtu.be/sfrThV6DJu4

Jesus our RockSeries: Colossians - Confident Christianity Preacher: Mike HillDate: 10th October 2021Passage: Colossians 1:24-2:7

The Rich Fool (Harvest)Series: Harvest 2021 Preacher: Suzy KirkhamDate: 2nd October 2021Passage: Luke 12:13-21-------------------On this Harvest Sunday, Suzy looks at the well-known Parable in Luke 12 of the rich fool. For us in the West this is a challenging one, as it addresses the trend in many of our society's obsession with materialism, getting more stuff and having the best of everything. We can all get drawn into this. So today as we thank God for our Harvest, it is good to be reminded as Christians should be to not only material wealth but life.

Jesus our LordSeries: Colossians - Confident Christianity Preacher: Russell HerbertDate: 26th September 2021Passage: Colossians 1:15-23

Jesus Our ConfidenceSeries: Colossians - Confident Christianity Preacher: Clive JenningsDate: 19th September 2021Passage: Colossians 1:1-14

Commissioned to be ConfidentSeries: Colossians - Confident Christianity Preacher: Russell HerbertDate: 12th September 2021Passage: Matthew 28:16-20

Healing and WholenessPreacher: Mike HillDate: 5th September 2021Passage: James 5:13-20

No Payment is Ever EnoughSeries: Songs for the Journey, Summer in the Psalms Preacher: Adam WingroveDate: 29th August 2021Passage: Psalm 49:1-20-------------------We once lived a life full of sin; we are dead to sin. Jesus, he has given us a new life, and we are forgiven, blameless and spotless in his sight. The price has been paid.

The Same Gospel in an Ever Changing WorldSeries: Songs for the Journey, Summer in the Psalms Preacher: Suzy KirkhamDate: 22nd August 2021Passage: Psalm 48:1-14-------------------This Psalm reminds us of 4 key elements that remain constant and at the heart of what it is to be a disciple & worshipper of God. Suzy discusses the fact that the Gospel remains unchanged, despite the ever changing world we live in and the mandate we have as Christians to “proclaim the gospel afresh for every generation”.

Thanks for the Gift of WorshipSeries: Songs for the Journey, Summer in the Psalms Preacher: Russell HerbertDate: 16th August 2021Passage: Psalm 47:1-9-------------------Worshipping is not just for the happy times in life, God wants us to come to him even through the difficult times. “If you just bring God the pieces he can mend any broken heart”.(During the service, Russ ripped up a paper heart in front of the congregation and at the end showed that it was in fact still whole)

The Great WeddingSeries: Songs for the Journey, Summer in the Psalms Preacher: Clive JenningsDate: 8th August 2021Passage: Psalm 45:1-17-------------------This week we attend a wedding.Has anyone ever written a song for you or a poem specifically for you? There are quite a few songs around that have been written for people, some complimentary, some less so!This morning we explore this Psalm, written for a King and his wife on their wedding day and reflect on ourselves, the Church, often referred to as the Bride of Christ. What’s people’s enduring picture of His Church, what do they say of us and do they write well of us?Are we His Church beautiful and fit for the King of Kings?

A Prayer for HelpSeries: Songs for the Journey, Summer in the Psalms Preacher: Adam WingroveDate: 1st August 2021Passage: Psalm 44:1-26-------------------When we face storms, when we face troubles or problems, and we have no other solution, when we are tired, we are hurt. We are low, when we see no solution, and God is silent with no intervention. He calls us to be still, and this stillness is full of peace. He calls us to submit to him in everything we do and wait patiently on him. And he will intervene. We just need to be still and wait upon him with faith and trust because, in the waiting, he is turning our mess into a message. Wait and trust in him.

Prayer Is Our Sat NavSeries: Songs for the Journey, Summer in the Psalms Preacher: Suzy KirkhamDate: 25th July 2021Passage: Psalm 42:1-11-------------------Suzy looks at how these Psalms show us the way to come to God in prayer by both directing our authentic and honest prayers to him and also reminding ourselves of his promises and commitment to us wherever we are on our journey.

Covenant CommitmentSeries: Nehemiah: Principles for Life Preacher: Mike HillDate: 18th July 2021Passages: Nehemiah 10:28-29Nehemiah 9:38-------------------After the rebuilding of the wall, God’s people had once again started to drift from the agreed covenant commitment. Nehemiah rebukes them and encourages them to return to God.God’s promise to us isn’t vague or empty but a solemn and binding undertaking to love, guide, protect and provide for us. What commitment are we prepared to make?

A Good ConfessionSeries: Nehemiah: Principles for Life Preacher: Clive JenningsDate: 11th July 2021Passage: Nehemiah 9:1-28-------------------In our reading today, the wall has been completed yet the people realise that they could so easily slip back into their old ways as so they confess not only their own sins but acknowledge the rebellion of those who came before them and through their act of confession they found a whole new freedom to worship and praise God afresh.Today we explore what a good confession can bring to our lives and discipleship and like Nehemiah’s people, how a good confession can bring new life and freedom.Initial Video: A Transparent Heart - https://youtu.be/8jRfQmxbkIoFinal Video: 7 Ways to Confess Well - https://youtu.be/kuON401XpLw