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05.04.2026 - John 20:1-10 Easter Sunday - Jesus Resurrected Preacher: Adam Johnston Also available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/exjlC9nOyEI Talk 1: Lost Talk 2: Risen

29.01.2026 - John 12:20-36 - Palm Sunday - Jesus Glorified Preacher: Brian Elwick Also available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/xlwN7LZCwEo

22.03.2026 - Ecclesiastes 12 - Staring at the Future and Gazing Beyond Preacher: Adam Johnston Also available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/Gn4pZu47Imo Big Idea: Death is coming for everyone, and our duty is to remember God and fear him. Aim: Remember God now whilst you can and fear him each day of this life. 1. A Cosmic Funeral (12:1-8) 2. Sum of it All: Fear God (12:9-14) Questions for us : 1....

15.03.2026 - Ecclesiastes 11 - Enjoying Life Preacher: Adam Johnston Also available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/J782p27qTAg Big Idea (Whole Chapter): The way to live where hebel reigns is through generosity and enjoyment knowing God will hold everyone to account for how they have enjoyed his gifts. Aim (Whole Chapter): Be generous with what you have, enjoy what you are given and happy while yo...

08.03.2026 - Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:20 - Wisdom in an Unfathomable World Preacher: Adam Johnston Also available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/p5XLFN7Lx2c Big Idea: In this hebel world the wise won't always be listened to, sin has lasting consequences, fools will be promoted, and everything is unpredictable. Aim: Grow in righteousness by being careful about who you listen to, in self-control to...

01.03.2026 - Ecclesiastes 8:2-9:12 - Judgement and Justice Delayed Preacher: Tom Hallett Also available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/xVeqH2Rn1BI

22.02.2026 - Ecclesiastes 7:15 - 8:1 - Righteousness and Wisdom are Ungraspable Preacher: Adam Johnston Also available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/RXYAK8sTlVs Big Idea: A brittle spirituality that gives easy answers is folly; instead, what we can be sure of is that everyone is a sinner. Aim: Beware shortcuts to get God's gifts and be warned that no one is righteous. 1. The Folly of Being O...

15.02.2026 - Ecclesiastes 6:10-7:14 - What is Really Good? Preacher: Adam Johnston Also available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/lmLOyniUkLg 1. What is the good life? (6:10-12) 2. Death’s sermon (7:1-6) 3. Dangers which distract (7:7-10) 4. Desire a humble wisdom (7:11-14)

08.02.2026 - Ecclesiastes 5:1 - 6:9 - Two More in the Dock: Empty Religious Activity and Riches Preacher: Brian Elwick Also available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/WQJwSopmFb8 1. Empty religious activity (5: 1-7) 2. Meaningless pursuit of wealth (5:8–17) 3. Gift of contentment and enjoyment of wealth (5:18-20) 4. Wealth without enjoyment (6:1-6) 5. Labour without satisfaction (6:7-9) Questions f...

01.02.2026 - Matthew 6:19-21 - Investing in Jesus Preacher: Adam Johnston Also available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/Br5J4IecHF0 Talk 1: Matthew 6:19-21 - Where your treasure is - there’s your heart Talk 2: Matthew 13:44-46 – How do I find hope in Jesus?

25.01.2026 - Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:16 - Oppression Everywhere Preacher: Adam Johnston Also available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/V74jHx8MWIE Big Idea: All attempts to evade hebel by hating others will destroy ourselves. Life is found in loving others and enjoying what we have. Aim: Give up on excluding, oppressing, envying, 'knowing best', and avoiding others, but enjoy life and share wh...

18.01.2026 - Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 - The Gift of Joy in a Non-Stop World Preacher: Adam Johnston Also available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/bRK8hxr081M Big Idea: Our lives are marked by seasons we are not in control of, but joy comes from knowing that they are part of a bigger, beautiful picture being worked out by God. Aim: Give up the illusion that we are in control of the seasons of our lives...

11.01.2026 - Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26 - The Trial of Three Conmen: Wisdom, Pleasure and Work Preacher: Adam Johnston Also available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/vnueLpihmNE Big Idea: Wisdom, pleasure, and work will not produce any permanent profit, but joy comes from knowing that everything is God's gift. Aim: Don’t think wisdom, pleasure, or work will give you anything lasting, but find joy...

04.01.2026 - Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 - Building Sandcastles as the Tide Comes in Preacher: Adam Johnston Also available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/Cb2onlNDrlM Big Idea: King Jesus tells us everything in this world is short, repetitive, and elusive. Aim: Don’t grasp hold of anything in this life; you’ll find no profit in it. 1. Setting the scene (vv. 1-3) 2. Life’s too short to make a profit (vv....

28.12.2025 - Numbers 9:1-14 - New Year - Remember the Family Story Preacher: Tom Hallett Also available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/yvsNo0wpq6s

25.12.2025 - Galatians 4:4-7 - The Good News of God Sending God Preacher: Adam Johnston Also available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/aVpRyv4HWQI

14.12.2025 - Luke 9:18-20 - Jesus' Identity Revealed Preacher: Brian Elwick Also available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/ZtKpbDYp5gI 1. Praying in private (v. 18a) 2. The crowds’ view of Jesus (vv. 18b -19) 3. Personal - who do you say Jesus is? (v. 20) Questions for us: Why were the crowds in Luke 9 curious about the identity of Jesus? What did they believe about Jesus? Why would the people...

07.12.2025 - Luke 9:10-17 - Jesus’ Authority to Provide Preacher: Adam Johnston Also available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/6smGp-UIUDI Big Idea: Jesus’ apostles’ lesson is not over as Jesus models compassion, involves them in ministry and displays his power to provide. Aim: Learn from Jesus’ compassion, get involved in his ministry, and trust his provision. Jesus teaches… 1. Compassion that ov...

30.11.2025 - Luke 9:1-9 - Jesus’ Authority to Commission Messengers Preacher: Adam Johnston Also available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/BJS2wSWHzDk Big Idea: Everyone must consider who Jesus is as his messengers carry his message with his power. Aim: Listen to who Jesus is and go and tell others as his messenger. We are… 1. Authorised Messengers (vv. 1-2) With an… 2. Urgent Mission (vv. 3-6) Pr...

23.11.2025 - Luke 8:40-56 - Jesus' Authority Over Disease and Death Preacher: Neil Rogers Also available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/hd8vwpW5_2s

16.11.2025 - Luke 8:26-39 - Jesus’ Authority over the Spiritual Realm Preacher: Adam Johnston Also available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/5Iq3-vzrrpY Big Idea: Jesus is vastly stronger than any evil we face and uses his power to save, restore, and commission. Aim: Be confident that Jesus is stronger than all spiritual powers, so trust him rather than fear. 1. Tormented Tombsman (vv. 26-33) 2. T...

09.11.2025 - Luke 8:22-25 - Jesus’ Authority over Nature Preacher: Adam Johnston Also available on YouTube at: Big Idea: Jesus is the Lord who can command the chaos of the sea to cease. Aim: Grow in your trust in Jesus to sustain you in the midst of chaos all around. 1. Chaos Reigns (vv. 22–24a) 2. Order Restored (vv. 24b–25) Questions for us: 1. Have you ever experienced a time when it felt like...

02.11.2025 - Luke 8:1-21 - Responding to Jesus - Revelation & Relationship Preacher: Adam Johnston Also available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/q3xFmuxzNNs Big Idea: Jesus' family are those who listen and live by his word and not conceal it. Aim: Listen to Jesus and put his words into practise rather than conceal them. 1. Listen to the Light (vv. 16-18) 2. Obey the Light (vv. 19-21) Ques...

26.10.2025 - Luke 8:3-15 - Responding to Jesus - Heart Matters Preacher: Tom Hallett Also available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/KToO-EY5zpQ

19.10.2025 - Luke 7:36-8:3 - Responding to Jesus - Examples of Faith Preacher: Adam Johnston Also available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/3Feq5jQnpoY Big Idea: Jesus' forgiveness brings love, thankfulness and service. Aim: Grow in love, thankfulness and service to Jesus because of his offer to forgive sinners like us 1. Dinner Party (vv. 36-38) 2. Debt Collection (vv. 39-50) 3. Devoted Disci...