CCC Medway Valley Sermons

What is a community? What is fellowship? What does this mean to us? The Christian worldview is not the same as what we hear on the news – it’s more than that! This is not a “do better” message. Chris takes a fresh look at Acts 2 42-47 (and several other Bible quotes! 😊) to help us understand how wonderful Christian community can be. Take a listen!   Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Communi...

A community works together. Julian continued our Summer Series. -       A community together but set apart -       A community engaged in mission -       A community that is growing On the end of the message, Joseph Henry gave an account of how he recently became a Christian and how God has and is transforming him. Bible passages Julian referenced include: Acts 2 42-47 , Matthew 16 24-25 , Hebrews...

A community prays together. Audrey kicked off our Summer Series. Acts 2 42-47 .   Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/medway-valley linktr.ee/cccmedway Email:  wouldham@cornerstonecity.co.uk Podcasts:  https://anchor.fm/cccmedwayvalley

What makes you who you are? What comes out of us, what we do, that does is not what makes us what we are. Rather, what comes from us indicates our heart condition – and that’s not pretty. But, that’s not the end of the story. “But since there died a Lamb who, guiltless, my guilt bore, I lay fast hold on Jesus' name, and sin is mine no more.” Listen as Mike continues our walk through Mark’s gos...

Jesus walked on water. We read about this in Mark 6 45-56 . Today, Julian walks us through this passage and shows us some truly glorious things about Jesus. -       Jesus interceded for His disciples – and He intercedes for us. -       Jesus protected His disciples in their need – and He protects us. -       Jesus showed compassion for the people in need – and He shows compassion for us. How do yo...

In Mark 6 30-44 , we read the familiar story of Jesus feeding 500 men (and the rest!). When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. (Mark 6v34) And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord,     in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be great  ...

Mike challenges us on our relationship with government and with God. What can we learn from the account of the beheading of John the Baptiser? Are we a product of our background? Mike reminds us that we will each stand before God to be judged for what we have done, but also that Jesus came to “take away the sins of the world” and give us eternal life. Slides from the message are here .   Cornersto...

This week Audrey led us as we looked at Mark 6 7-13 . Jesus sent His twelve. Jesus sends us. Let us go -     Empty -     Travelling light -     With authority -     With clean feet -     Sent Let us keep going!   Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/medway-valley linktr.ee/cccmedway Email:  wouldham@cornerstonecity.co.uk Podcasts:  https://anchor.fm/c...

Isn’t this Mary’s son? Who does he think he is?  This week we looked at Mark 6 1-6 with Adam. Jesus comes to His home town – but they only see the local lad. Who does he think he is? How can he be the Son of God? How can he be the Messiah?  But He is! Jesus was and is God our Saviour, and we can put our faith in Him.     Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.cornerstonecity...

In this message Chris spoke to us from Mark 5 21-43 . In this passage, we see Jesus approached by two different people from two ends of society; one esteemed and with authority, one unnamed and unknown, but both needing the power that was and is only available from God.  -       Jesus has compassion -       Jesus heals those who recognise His power and authority -       Jesus heals those who come...

In Mark 5 1-20 , Jesus, fresh from calming the storm on the lake, comes face to face with a different challenge – a man possessed by a legion of demons. Listen as Joe takes us through the power and saving authority of Jesus. Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/medway-valley linktr.ee/cccmedway Email:  wouldham@cornerstonecity.co.uk Podcasts:  https:/...

Storms come. But Jesus is with His people. He is Immanuel. He promised to be with them. And when He speaks, things happen. Mike took us through the events recorded in Mark 4 35-41 Word of God speak -       Control and command o   Quiet! Be still! -       Challenge and confront o   Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith? o   Jesus’ priority is not to scold, but to bless and to challenge...

We celebrated Pentecost Sunday together at Priestfield Stadium, celebrating the internationality of the gospel and the power of God. Stef and Davina Liston were our guests. Stef spoke from John 2 1-11   Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/medway-valley linktr.ee/cccmedway Email:  wouldham@cornerstonecity.co.uk Podcasts:  https://anchor.fm/cccmedwayva...

It was our privilege to have Adam join us again this week to continue our journey through Mark’s gospel. The mustard seed; so tiny it can hardly be seen, get with the fullness of the promise of the Kingdom. Even when we don’t see it, He’s working.   Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/medway-valley linktr.ee/cccmedway Email:  wouldham@cornerstonecity...

If we are believers in Christ, we are not just “together”, we are one body.  Mike takes us through Romans 12 3-21 , challenging us to -       Belong -       Believe -       Behave One body in Christ, and individually members one of another, and individually members one of another. Therefore 1.    Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honour. 2.   Put yourself out...

Scatter Sleep Harvest It’s as easy as that! Audrey takes us through this short parable. Now we just need to do it! 😊   Links from the message: Harvest teams Take a Step course "Three Circles" tool Complete slide deck (pdf) Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/medway-valley linktr.ee/cccmedway Email:  wouldham@cornerstonecity.co.uk Podcasts:...

Joe continues our walk through Mark's gospel.   Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/medway-valley linktr.ee/cccmedway Email:  wouldham@cornerstonecity.co.uk Podcasts:  https://anchor.fm/cccmedwayvalley

In Mark 4 1-20 we hear Jesus speaking to a large crowd and then to a smaller group of his followers. What did the parable He told mean to them? What does it mean for us? Join us as Mike walks through the parable with us and encourages us with the good news, the word of the kingdom. Even though most things go wrong, there is a Mighty King and His Kingdom is coming. There will be a harvest, thirtyfo...

Returning to our journey with Mark through the life and mission of Jesus, Chris Norwood takes us to Mark 3 31-35 and helps us understand more of the wonder that believers in Jesus are not simply saved and redeemed, but they are also part of God’s family. Brothers and sisters (present or future), take a listen! Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/medw...

Christ is risen! He is Risen indeed!   Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/medway-valley linktr.ee/cccmedway Email:  wouldham@cornerstonecity.co.uk Podcasts:  https://anchor.fm/cccmedwayvalley

In Matthew 26 36-46 we get a peak behind the curtain to see Jesus in private prayer. Join us as Adam leads us through how He prayed in a time of grief and distress. Jesus’ relationship with His Father and ours was real, raw and honest, and so was His praying. As so can ours be. We can pray honestly. Jesus was tempted in every way just as we are. He knows what we’re feeling. He understands.  Let’s...

Continuing our series based on prayers from the Bible, Audrey takes us to Matthew 21 18-22 . How should we pray? With faith. But praying with faith is not just A+B=C “name it and claim it” praying.  God takes it very seriously when we handle the holy things of God in an unholy manner. Pray with faith to the One who is worthy of our faith, in line with His will. (The slides used in the message)   C...

Continuing to pursue better praying, this week Julian guides us through Paul’s prayer for the Colossian Church Colossians 1 9-14 .  He highlights four points from Paul’s prayer: 1.   That they would be filled with the knowledge of God’s will for them through the Spirits work 2.    That they would live a life worthy of God, bearing fruit & growing in knowledge of God 3.    That they would be st...

Relax! Soak in His love! Chris encourages us to accept and revel in the bountiful love of God as we see it in Ephesians 3 14-21 . Love is a gift (v14-16) Love is a foundation (v17-19) Love is a witness (v20-21) We bring glory by showing what He has done for us. But we cannot show it if He has not done it for us.   Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/...

In the third message of our Prayer series, Mike spoke from Acts 4 23-31 . How do we pray in times of crisis? -       Come together in community -       Raise your voices together in prayer -       Pray Scripture -       Be true to the Truth -       Be true to the circumstances you are in -       Be true to God’s plan and calling -       Pray that o   God will enable us (and His other servants) to...