Christchurch Clevedon Sermon

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

Back to the BibleSeries: Nehemiah: Principles for Life Preacher: Suzy KirkhamDate: 4th July 2021Passage: Nehemiah 8:1-18-------------------In chapter 8, the walls have been completed and we now look at how God uses Nehemiah’s efforts and focus to build up the actual people who live in those walls.

The Fear of the Lord and a Godly LifestyleSeries: Nehemiah: Principles for Life Preacher: Russell HerbertDate: 27th June 2021Passage: Nehemiah 5:1-19-------------------Today we think about what it means to fear God – and what it doesn’t mean.

Facing OppositionSeries: Nehemiah: Principles for Life Preacher: Mike HillDate: 20th June 2021Passage: Nehemiah 4:1-23-------------------The fourth in our series looking at Nehemiah. As Nehemiah sets about his task of re-building the walls of Jerusalem he has to cope with opposition from the beginning. How does he prevail and how might we?

Principles of Leadership and WorkSeries: Nehemiah: Principles for Life Preacher: Clive JenningsDate: 13th June 2021Passages: Nehemiah 3:1-12Nehemiah 2:11-18-------------------The third in our series looking at Nehemiah. This week we explore how Nehemiah led by God, motivated a diverse range of people with little or no skills in construction, to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.We think today of area’s in our Church life, society and community that need rebuilding after the devastation of the last 15 months and we ask the Holy Spirit to come and gather us as one to enable that rebuilding and gathering to take place for those we are called to serve.If God has laid on your heart to rebuild your life and discipleship in order to serve others, then Nehemiah’s message may give you the encouragement you need.

Principles of PrayerSeries: Nehemiah: Principles for Life Preacher: Mike HillDate: 6th June 2021Passage: Nehemiah 1:4-2:10-------------------Nehemiah was clearly a man of passion. He had a clear purpose and he had a plan. He understood however that all these things, good as they are, will go nowhere unless they are earthed in prayer. Nehemiah was one layman whose effort laid the foundations of Judaism today. What can one person achieve?

Responding to God’s Call to Rebuild and RestoreSeries: Nehemiah: Principles for Life Preacher: Clive JenningsDate: 30th May 2021Passage: Nehemiah 1:1-11-------------------We enter our new series on Nehemiah.In our introduction today we see the mammoth task that God called him into, to not only rebuild the walls of Jerusalem but also turn back to God the demoralised and Spiritual lives of the residents.As we commence our series I pray that you will make the connections of a city in 445BC and our present situation after 15 months of restrictions. I pray that we meet the challenges of today as Nehemiah and his community did all those years ago.

The Greatest Download EverSeries: Pentecost 2021 Preacher: Mike HillDate: 23rd May 2021Passage: Acts 2:1-12

Living Effectively as a United CommunitySeries: The Art of Neighbouring Preacher: Suzy KirkhamDate: 16th May 2021Passage: Romans 12:14-21

Open DoorsSeries: The Art of Neighbouring Preacher: Russell HerbertDate: 9th May 2021Passage: Matthew 17:1-9

Posture Is EverythingSeries: The Art of Neighbouring Preacher: Clive JenningsDate: 2nd May 2021Passage: Matthew 5:13-16

Loving Not Judging Our NeighbourSeries: The Art of Neighbouring Preacher: Sam ThompsonDate: 25th April 2021Passage: Luke 5:27-32

Only One Thing Is NeededSeries: The Art of Neighbouring Preacher: Jean BalcombeDate: 18th April 2021Passage: Luke 10:38-42

Being Called to Love My Actual NeighboursSeries: The Art of Neighbouring Preacher: Suzy KirkhamDate: 11th April 2021Passage: Luke 10:25-37