Trinity Chippenham

Going home for Christmas is a dream for some, and a nightmare for others. What does Jesus' birth tell us about 'home?'

What does it mean for Jesus to be called a Nazarene? It reflects everything that he came to do. It is such great news!

This is a Christmas passage we tend to skip over! It certainly leaves us uneasy, and feeling the pain of the families. But in it we see the ugliness and pain of sin, and God's goodness, even at Christmas.

We see God's gracious plan revealed - this child was born in the humble peasant home and he came to be with people like us, whatever our background or race.

Life for us is messy and full of questions, and it was no different for those involved in the Christmas story. And yet in the midst of the chaos is the Child.

The birth of Jesus is at the core of the Christian faith- and it is always relevant. The genealogy tells us all we need to know...

A key word for Luther and the Reformation, and for us, is “Peace.” Romans 5

In many ways the story of the Bible is the story of God calling and setting apart a Kingdom of Priests. That story hasn’t ended- it is our privilege even today. Exodus 19:4-6, Hebrews

Because of the truth of the gospel we can serve God joyfully, with our whole heart. Titus 3:1-8

The Bible is precious. We don’t always treat it as such, but the Word of God is a treasure. In it we see and hear God’s Voice. Exodus 33-34, John 1

Luther wrestled with fear- what God thought of him was terrifying! This forced him to investigate where real hope could come from. And he found a great answer! [Romans 1:16-17]

It's really important that we live as contagious Christians. But there's more! Jesus wants to draw people to himself - and we can join in!

When we enjoy Jesus and are connected with people, what then? We need to communicate the gospel. Here is something simple and effective to remember and share. Such good news!

Being contagious and sharing your faith means you need to be close to the people you want to share with. Jesus came into the world as a human, so we shouldn't withdraw, but look for opportunities to connect.

Our lives have been transformed by Jesus- and we want to share Him. What's the first step? Having something (Someone!) to share! [Psalm 63]

Where we invest our life and attention will lead us somewhere- we need to ask ourselves if it's somewhere we really want to go. [Proverbs 27:12 / 4:23-27]

There is real power behind words- words can bring life, and death. How we speak is an important theme in Proverbs.

God wants us to trust him with everything that we are - exclusively, exhaustively and entirely.

Proverbs says a lot about listening to instruction and reproof. We all find it hard, but with a humble heart and a listening ear, we will live. This practical message is all about listening to others and to God.

What is the role of wisdom in life? Our summer series will introduce us to a book of wisdom, and a portrait of a wise person.

The lesson is so simple and yet so important for all of us. The wise builder is the person who hears what Jesus says and does it. Simple as that. What is Jesus saying to you at the moment through your Bible reading, or through Bible messages at church? Just do it.

We care what Jesus thinks and says, even when it feels uncomfortable. The final letter in our series hits the nail on the head of so many issues in church- and it has an incredible invitation. {Revelation 3:14-22}

Here is a letter for every Christian who feels weak. In it we see Jesus who is kind, and will stick with us for eternity. [Revelation 3:7-13]

Having and building a reputation is a big issue, especially when it takes our focus away from Jesus. It's easy to focus on past glories and leave Jesus behind. Spiritual complacency is an issue that Jesus takes very seriously.

The issue of purity for a modern Christian is so important. Jesus says we can look to Him for change - the motivation doesn't have to be guilt. [Revelation 2:18-29]