Men are the same as Women, aren’t they?
A brief summary of the Bible’s teaching on the subject of equality and diversity in men and women exercising their gifts in the local church. To listen to Graham Nicholls speaking at the begining of our TalkBack session on Sunday evening 26th February 2012 use the links below. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. (Using Flash Audio Player) TalkBack_Gender_GN.mp3 Or click here to listen in your own player or save a copy
Read MoreJohn 18:15 to 27 – Forsaken
How does someone go from being prepared to lose his life for Jesus to denying he even knew him? Peter might be able to tell you. He did it. In John 18 Peter, after his enthusiasm to fight for Jesus, is now following at a distance. He stands with the rest of the world outside of the room where Jesus is being interrogated. It’s a symbol of how for this moment he stands apart from Jesus, and perhaps that explains his easy denials. How close are you to Jesus? Meanwhile Jesus himself answers with boldness and truth. A complete contrast to Peter. We are thankful that he does this...
Read MoreNahum 3 – Learning from history
As we conclude this prophecy about Nineveh we see the reality of God’s judgment. There are good reasons for it, it will expose our shame and shatter our trust in material things. These words had a fatal reality for the Assyrians. They are words of warning for us which drive us to Jesus Christ who suffered the judgment that we deserved. To listen to Mark Ventham preaching from Nahum 3 at Christ Church on Sunday evening 19th February 2012 use the links below. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also...
Read MoreJohn 18:1 to 14 – Arrested
John 18 turns from Jesus speaking to the dramatic narrative of his arrest and trial. Even in these few verses the nature and work of Jesus is on display. We will see that he is the everlasting Son of God who is absolutely determined to obey his Father so that none of his disciples will be lost. To listen to Graham Nicholls from John 18:1-14 at Christ Church on Sunday morning 19th February 2012 use the links below. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your...
Read MoreNahum 2 – I am against you
At first glance, God’s justice might not seem something to be glad about until you think about how ending suffering, putting right the wrongs and stopping cruelty, and doing the right thing. In our second study in Nahum we think about how the justice of God was good news for Judah and is good news for us too. To listen to Nick McQuaker preaching from Nahum 2 at Christ Church on Sunday evening 12th February 2012 use the links below. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript...
Read MoreMark 1:22 – Jesus was an amazing teacher
When Jesus was on this earth, listening to his teaching was never boring. In fact it was jaw-dropping, awesome. Sometimes the people didn’t understand or agree, but it was never dull. In our All Age service we thought about how Jesus was an amazing teacher because he taught with authority – he told the truth in an interesting way and he knew what he was talking about. Will he be your teacher? To listen to Graham Nicholls speaking at our All-Age Service from Mark 1:22 at Christ Church on Sunday morning 12th February 2012 use the links below. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or...
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