Church in the Peak

Colin outlined how Psalm 23 is all about God's presence. Further notes and questions may follow in due course.

Neal continued our Joshua series, looking at the fall of Jericho. Please note that the last couple of mintues of the preach were not recorded. This week we looked at Joshua Chapter 6 with particular reference to Israel facing the Walls Of Jericho – We also looked back at the story of Rahab as the two are interlinked throughout the whole story. Rahab recognised who Jehovah was and declares “For the...

Vicki spoke at our Mothering Sunday service about how Jesus brought inclusion for everyone. Questions 1. Which people in your life have been spiritual parents to you? What did they do that was beneficial? 2. When have you felt on the fringe / excluded? How did it make you feel? What did you do as a result? 3. Who are you aware of in your life (you don’t have to know them well) who may feel like th...

At our joint celebration with Buxton Church in the Peak, Jon spoke about our readiness to follow God. Further notes and questions may follow in due course.

Dave continued our series looking at Joshua, in particular the taking of Jericho. Commander of the Lords army Joshua 5 v13 - 6. Context The spies have been into Jericho and Rahab has given her proclamation of faith in the Hebrew God. Yahweh. The people of Jericho knew the supernatural work of Yahweh and this melted their hearts. Remember that Jericho was a city of great sinfulness. God was going t...

Phil continued our series looking at Joshua. Joshua 5 - Rolling away the Reproach of Egypt Introduction Joshua 5 Verse 1-12 Fear on the people who dwell in the land Circumcision for the Israelites Passover celebrated Start eating from the produce of the land Circumcision and rolling away the reproach (shame) of Egypt linked. This new generation set apart afresh as Gods own people. Time for the pai...

Neal continued our series looking at Joshua, focussing on Joshua 4, memorials and remembering what God has done for us. Further notes and questions may be available in due course.

Phil continued our series looking at Joshua, in particular the crossing the Jordan River Introduction Joshua 3 Verse 7 – 17 • The beginning of their mission to move into and take the land God has promised to them • They were a People on a Mission a people who God cared passionately about. • The first obstacle is to get across the Jordan River. History • HE BROUGHT THEM OUT TO BRING THEM IN, that i...

Taking a break from our series on Joshua, Jon looked at Psalm 23. Further notes and questions may follow in due course.

Dave continued our Joshua series, looking at Joshua 2 and Rahab and the spies. Background 40 years before, Moses had sent out the 12 spies including Joshua and Caleb to spy out the land promised by God to the Israelites. Joshua and Caleb were the only two to come back with the true faith filled report. The other 10 had come back with a report full of unbelief. God was angry with this report and th...

Neal continued our series on the book of Joshua. This morning we looked again at Joshua Chapter 1 and read in particular vs 8 which reads: “Study the book of instruction continually, meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all that you do” This is as true for us today as it was for the children of Israel and they...

Peter continued our series on Joshua, looking at the danger and the blessing of the half tribe of Manasseh. A Prophetic provocation Joshua 1:10‭-‬18 NLT I could not get over the half tribe. Joshua wrote this, or his source was used much later by Samuel or Josiah. Half tribe of manasseh Why half a tribe? Manasseh was the firstborn of Joseph. He didn't command half the tribe to go. But he write...

Phil continued our series looking at Joshua. Phil spoke about how Joshua needed to face the future with faith and courage. We do too. Joshua 1 : 1-7 Introduction • Last week Vicki introduced our series on Joshua and talked about how we are to respond to what God has said • I have lived with a prophetic word for over 5 years now • That word is The Moses Years are over the Joshua era is coming • Mos...

Vicki started our new series looking at the book of Joshua. To view Vicki's slides (in PDF format), click here. The book is written as prophetic history. This means that the emphasis is placed primarily on showing a coherent account of God's plan and action in leading his people into the promised land, rather than on exact historical accuracy. The story so far - Joshua's life before...

Phil and Neal set out the dreams for Church in the Peak for 2019. The dreams are: - The Lime Tree full on a Sunday morning - multiple services - 3 new groups in places we don't yet have a group - People saved and added through our Jigsaw projects - Limelight and TotZone increased serving in the local community - 20 people in their 20s - 40 youth at the weekly drop-in - Whole familes saved and...

Phil reminded us to be thankful for all the good things that God has done for us - individually and as a church - in 2018 as we look forward to what God has for us in 2019.

Neal spoke at our Christmas Day service, reminding us that we are all precious to God.

Peter spoke from Luke 11:9-13, reminding us that God always gives good gifts.

At our Christmas Celebration, Phil spoke about Jesus being the perfect Christmas gift.

Phil spoke about living in the light and God's grace being sufficient to enable us to live for Jesus in a fallen world. Romans 5 Romans 6 Tools for living by Grace Submit yourself to God “But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God,...

Peter spoke about the importance of resting and how it is different from laziness. Christmas, and the run up some of the busiest times God is speaking to us about resting for the last couple of weeks. “But the truth is, we are just as loved by God when we are resting. We are just as whole, just as precious and just as saved.” Ems Hancock, the rest of your life Sabbath Biblical to take out time for...

Following on from Dave’s talks on repentance Neal looked at Sanctification – The work of the Holy Spirit to cleanse us from all unrighteousness and make us Holy – more Christ like. We started by looking at 1 Corinthians 6 vs 9-11 And such were some of you But God came You were washed – Baptised in Water/Cleansed by the blood Of Jesus You were sanctified – Made Holy – Free from sin or guilt You wer...

Phil spoke on living in the light. The meeting this morning was not recorded. Sorry for any inconvenience this causes. Introduction • We have been looking at how we live • Knowing who we are and living in the good of that truth • Dealing with Sin This morning I want to look at living in the light Last time I put on the screen a quote about a man which read:- "He lived his life in such a way t...

Dave spoke about our justificiation with God being through faith and not through excuses. Questions Did you understand the idea that we are all Vicky Pollard? How often do you act like Vicky Pollard? Do you understand the justification by faith and how does this apply to your everyday walk with Jesus. Do you still have habitual behaviour that hobbles you and stops you running for Jesus? Do you hav...

Phil spoke on living your life in such away it makes it easier for others to believe in Jesus. Please note that this recording stops after about 30 mins. Questions for discussion are in bold. Identity - Chosen, Loved, Saints Introduction • We've been looking at Identity • It's one of the reasons the children of Israel didn't enter the promised land the first time and could have been...