CCC Medway Valley Sermons

Suffering for the gospel In the third part of our “Suffering” series, Julian leads us through what it means to suffer for the gospel. Why do we suffer as Christians? •       We suffer because Jesus suffered and as his disciples we are called to suffering. •        Luke 9 vs 23 – 24 •        2 Tim 1 8 – 9 •        Matthew 5 11-12 •        1 Peter 4 vs 12 – 19 In what ways do we suffer? •       Thro...

In the second part of our series on suffering, Audrey starts from Isaiah 53 and shows us the wonder of Jesus' suffering. For us. Isaiah 53:2-12 Why did Jesus suffer? 1.     Because He chose to be human 2.     So that we can never be in a place of suffering beyond what He knows. Hebrews 2:18 3.     So that you can be healed; brought to live from the death of your sin. Dead to sin and alive to r...

Why is the world such a mess? Mike takes us through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation to review the amazing story we are a part of. Creation, Fall, Redemption, the New Heaven and the New Earth. He challenged us to consider how we will face God at the end of time - with joy and glorification, or with fear and horror Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community  https://www.cornerstonecity.c...

Joshua 24 Chris takes us through the final chapter of our journey with Joshua. It is a good time to look back with gratitude for all the LORD has done and to thank Him, not just for the past but for all He is still to do in the days to come. Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/medway-valley Email: wouldham@cornerstonecity.co.uk Podcasts: https://anch...

Complete obedience // All Together part 2 // Joshua 23:3-8 // Audrey Mafemera Joshua 23:3-8 In the second of two teaching slots this Sunday, Audrey urges us towards complete obedience to our Father God. Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community  https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/medway-valley Email:  wouldham@cornerstonecity.co.uk Podcasts:  https://anchor.fm/cccmedwayvalley

1 Peter 2 In the first of two teaching slots this Sunday, Bola shares some of his story, and encourages us on the basis of God's faithfulness to find our place in the church. Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community  https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/medway-valley Email:  wouldham@cornerstonecity.co.uk Podcasts:  https://anchor.fm/cccmedwayvalley

Joshua 23 Joe Brooks took us through Joshua's first "farewell" speech Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/medway-valley Email: wouldham@cornerstonecity.co.uk Podcasts: https://anchor.fm/cccmedwayvalley

Joshua 22 A controversy over a monument It was our privilege to welcome Adam Voke to speak to us again Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/medway-valley Email: wouldham@cornerstonecity.co.uk Podcasts: https://anchor.fm/cccmedwayvalley

Joshua 20-21 This week, Julian picks up the Joshua story. Cities of Refuge – God’s provision of these cities as a grace filled loving act and the implications of this for us as Christians in that Christ is now our refuge and strength. The Levites – How their dedication and sacrifice is an example of how we are to live today as those passing through as sojourners in this life. God’s Fulfilment of H...

Joshua 18-19 Tribal Inheritance Audrey continues on the foundation she laid two weeks ago and leads us through the next stage of the "Joshua" story. When the tribes gets their inheritance, they get what God has prescibed for them. It fits the tribe's size, it fits the tribe's ways and it is the sole responsibilithy of the tribe to possess their inheritance. They inherit, and so d...

Joshua 14-17 Give me this hill country Mike picks up the story from the book of Joshua and challenges us not to slow down, not to rest, but to take hold of all God has promised us and to ask Him for more of what He has available for us. The key passages referenced are Joshua 14:6-15 - Caleb "Give me this hill country" Joshua 15:13-17 - Share the load, share the inheritance Joshua 15:18-1...

Kingdom Come Audrey gives a vivid and captivating reminder of the Kingdom of God and our place in it. Our King has chosen us and given us His "Bark Cloth" as a symbol of our place in His Kingdom. He has given us dominion and we will reign with Him Ggwe ani? Who are you?

40 days after he was raised from the dead, Jesus ascended into heaven. J.I. Packer calls the ascension "part two (the Resurrection being part one) of Jesus' return from the depths of death to the height of glory... The fact that Jesus Christ is enthroned as master of the universe should be of enormous encouragement to all believers." Adam helps us celebrate why the ascension is great...

Joshua 13:1-7 The land still to be taken Jo Shopland challenges us to not sit back. There is land still to be taken. "Lord, is there more?" Questions to think about: - What is the ‘land’ in our own lives that remains untouched?  - Are there areas of our lives that we have not fully surrendered and given over to God?  - What has God/ is God calling me into that I am yet to step into?  - W...

Joshua 12:1-24 Who doesn't want to be a champion? Continuing our journey through the story of Joshua, Chris Norwood brought us to chapter 12. We reviewed the historical and biblical context before thinking about why we should think like champions. Obedience is important for champions if they are going to succeed. As we are obedient, He seeks to bless us Exodus 14:13-14 2 Kings 24:12-14 God wan...

Joshua 10:1-11:23 Steps to overcoming situations What a privilege to have Bernard and Rose Bentall with us! Bernard continued our series from the book of Joshua. What steps should we take to overcome situations that we face? 1 - Know your God-given authority. Know your identity in Christ. 2 - Seek the LORD at every stage for direction, confirmation and personal assurance 3 - Follow God's direc...

Joel & Jo Shopland share a special message and help us understand how normal it is to be prophetic everyday. Powerpoint for this message can be found here Why would you feel that you’re not prophetic? - Not fully understanding what the prophetic is - Not believing in ourselves / realising our identity in Christ - Comparing ourselves with others / with other people prophesying Declaring truths...

It's Easter! What an amazing time of the year it is when we remember and celebrate Jesus' suffering, death and resurrection. Death is defeated! "The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God." ( Romans 6:10 ) We gathered together for two meetings on Easter Sunday this year. Adam Voke spoke about the raising of Lazarus as we read it in John...

Joshua 9:1-27 Deception is all around us. But how do we deal with it? Jo Shopland continues our series in Joshua 9. We consider deception, how do we find the wisdom to make the right decisions, how do we avoid alliances God does not want us to make, and how can we, in humility, honour God by living with the consequences of our failures. The book she referenced was "Is God a Moral Monster?&quo...

Joshua 8:30-35 It's easy to get lost in the battles of life. But it is vitally important to remember to stop, come aside and focus on God. He is in control. Mike Southall takes up the story in Joshua 8 where Joshua steps away from the sequence of battles to come to Mt Ebal, to worship. This how we fight our battles. We fight in worship, worshipping together and worshipping through His Word, th...

Joshua 8:1-29 . After a time of sin and disregarding God's way, repentance is vital. And then the battle can happen. But the battle must be fought according to God's plan, and the battle is the Lord's. Julian Perry walks us through the second battle of Ai and shows us that we need to follow God's plan, that the battle is the Lord's and that His timing, not our, is perfect

Joshua 7:1-27 After Jericho, it looked like everything was going great! God was with them! But then Joshua messed up. And Israel messed up. And Achan messed up. And things got messy. Audrey Mafemera takes us through the story of the the attack on Ai and what followed on. What are we holding on to when God said "No"? How are we making our own plans without asking Him? What specific instructions has...

Joshua 5:13-6:27 - Joshua encounters the Captain of the Host and then proceeds to lead the people in an unexpected way to defeat the opposing city of Jericho, rescuing Rahab and her family and bringing them into the family of Israel in the process.  Joe Brooks helps us see the wonder of Jesus conquering the enemy that opposes us, rescuing us through His death on the cross, and welcoming us in...

What do you do when life is just not going right? When you've had enough? When you just need to get away from life? Adam reads from Psalm 55 and reminds us of the truths of God in troubled times

Tony encourages us to take ground in community together, as we prepare for this year's 40 days of prayer and fasting.