Church in the Peak

The Clean Heart - Walking by the Spirit Intro Mini series on the Clean Heart looking at David's response when he was found out Psalm 51:10-12 Sometimes we only acknowledge our sin and failure when we have been found out  Was David only sorry and repentant because of this or was it genuine repentance? When we do confess and are genuine asking for forgiveness and turning away from Sin God is fa...

Neal spoke from Acts 7 vs 54-60, Acts 8 vs 1-3, Acts 9 vs 1-22 about Saul's conversion. 1. God's call is always personal 2.  One touch from Jesus changes everything 3.  Never underestimate God's saving power For a PDF version of Neal's full notes, click here . To view the video of Vani Marshall's testimony, click here . Questions for Groups: 1.    Do we underestimate God’s...

Gabi preached from Psalm 46 about how we can be still in God's strength. Click here to read Gabi's notes in PDF format.

Hannah spoke from Matthew 4 about Jesus being tempted in the wilderness. To read Hannah's notes, in PDF format, click here .

Phil continued his preaching on Grace, looking again at Psalm 51.

The catalyst of grace 1 Peter 2 v 4 – 10 Living Stones for God’s House 4You are coming to Christ, who is the living cornerstone of God’s temple. He was rejected by people, but he was chosen by God for great honour. 5And you are living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple. What’s more, you are his holy priests.[a] Through the mediation of Jesus Christ, you offer spiritual sacrifice...

Following on from two amazing baptisms, Steve explained the importance of the resurrection and the secret message contained in Jelly Babies.

Phil continued the theme of his preach from last week, reminding us that God wants our hearts.  The Clean Heart  When David turned to God in repentance he was certain of the outcome that he would be clean and be whiter than snow    [7] Purify me from my sins, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. https://bible.com/bible/116/psa.51.7.NLT   Our practice speak louder than our...

Phil outlines where God is leading us next. Clean Heart  Stained Carpet - Our efforts not good enough the remove the stains  Psalm 51 David's prayer of repentance  There is a Back story to this Psalm - 2 Samuel 11 What's your Backstory ?  Psalm 32 - Another about David's response to his sin  Verse 1 -5 Questions Where do you see yourself in this story , does it apply to your life ?...

Click here to view Peter's slides (in PDF format). Mothering Sunday. Return to your mother church where you remember your salvation. Time to celebrate  Character of God How do you picture God? Father. Austere. Loving, but protective. Commanding. Needs sacrifice God is love. Love is...... God’s good news is that he loves you on your good days as much as he loves you on your bad days. He loves...

Sarah looks at those niggling areas that we need to give to God to resolve. 

Vicki spoke about the lessons God had taught her when she was (physically) in a miry pit.  Psalm 40:1-2

Sometimes in our lives we feel that God is distant and has forgotten about us and is far away from us, our prayers are bouncing off the ceiling and we are alone dealing with a situation. We can get frustrated and angry or disappointed with God and take things into our own hands to try and get them sorted out – most often with disastrous results! We only need to read the Psalms to remind ourselves...

Steve spoke about worship and what it means to us. 

Slides (PDF)   As we start this new year of 2024 how you view 2023? We had a good year but both Ruth and I have struggled with infections etc. I got a bit depressed, the weight of the world on my shoulders. I accepted I needed help and sought prayer. I also spent time listening to Christian music. “I just speak the name of Jesus” stood out. We get a lot more discouragements than encouragements.  H...

Serving Jesus and serving the community Jeremiah 29:1- 14 These are famous often quoted verses. Looking at the context will help us gain the full blessing of the verses and encourage us to serve wherever we are whether in church, home or work. Context The Jewish nation had split into two kingdoms and Jeremiah is speaking to the Judah nation. The Jews had built idols and turned away from God. They...

Peter spoke at our special Dedication Service.

The Samaritan Woman - John 4:4-26 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ordhsDeAt60 Jesus  reveals for the first time that he is the Messiah – not to the Jews or the Pharisees or Sadducees but to a Samaritan woman who has led a colourful life. He is breaking all social and religious norms in the process and blowing apart any pre conceived ideas about who Jesus came to save! Phil Moore: “John shows us in...

At the beginning of our week of prayer, Dave spoke on prayer.

Phil continued our series on the values of the church, looking at the importance of prayer.

Andrew spoke about the fact that we are storytellers, telling God's story in our lives. He also outlined a number of 'head-problems' that the enemy uses to try to stop us from sharing our stories. 

Does money make you happy? Google – 766m hits There are 2,350 verses about money in the bible – More than those on faith and prayer combined! Tithing is an OT principal Leviticus 27:30/32  In Malachi God has an argument with Israel because of their tithe and its quality! God declared that it is not right. Tithing in the OT was mandatory, part of the Jewish Law and culture, but they recognised that...

Dave spoke about the power of the Gospel to lift burdens.

The Kingdom of God Obadiah talks about a coming kingdom. Obadiah‬ ‭1:15-21‬ Many of the minor prophet's foretell of Jesus coming. It was into the persecution of Israel by the Romans that Jesus is born. What's the kingdom Jesus ushered in like? Totally different. Countercultural Matthew 5-7, sermon on the mount. Turns everything on it's head How we deal with anger, lust, divorce, oat...

Phil looks at the difference living fully for God can make. He includes memories and videos from his recent trip to India. The service is available to watch via Church in the Peak's private* Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/visuals.citp/videos/172460012588227?idorvanity=2410174444 *not the main public one.