Church in the Peak

Dave continued our church values, looking at the difference having the Spirit poured out on us makes.

No well worn paths by Terry Virgo explains why we as a church believe in word and spirit. ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭12:1‬  If your doctrine of the holy spirit does not include the idea of the holy spirit falling upon people it is seriously grievously defective. This it seems to be has been the trouble especially during the last century. The whole notion of the holy spirit falling upon people had been disc...

This is an abreviated copy of Neal's notes. Please do see look at the full copy available in the links at the bottom. What Does our Church Believe? We are part of New Frontiers  which was started by Terry Virgo and was part of the growing Charismatic Movement in the UK during the 1970’s and 1980’s. The emphasis was on the word and the spirit and the gifts of the Spirit being manifest in meeti...

Jenny reminded us to keep on pursuing the dreams that God has given us. 

Freedom Part 2 Intro Last time I spoke on Freedom and following some prophetic words felt there was more to say Jane shared about understanding that we have been made clean already through salvation and that we were to believe this truth and be living as those who are washed clean. That we are a place for God’s Glory to come Neal followed this by saying that we need to keep our lives free from the...

Steve encourages us to invite people to Alpha.

Dave encourages us to measure everything we see/hear/feel against the Bible, using the Bible as a spirit(ual) level. Living and building with a plumb line and being a song people want to hear.  For the last couple of weeks, we have heard the importance of hearing the voice of the Holy Spirit and learning to do so and more importantly learning to be obedient.   It is important to not only hear from...

In a summer special, Peter led an interactive sessions about the different ways that we can listen to God speaking to us. 

Mark 4:35-41 to Mark 5:1-8   Jesus Calms the storm Jesus has spent the whole of Ch 4 to this point explaining what the kingdom of God is like and speaking in parables to those listening and to the disciples - v9, v24 Then we come into the story of the boat on the Sea of Galilee – and Jesus discovers just how much or how little the disciples have listened and understood! Jesus decides where they ar...

Richard spoke about keeping in step with the spirit. After the preach, Paul and others had some words that God has given him for church members. 

Phil continued our Godly Living Unwrapped series, looking at our freedom in Christ.

Micah 6:1-8 – What does God want from us? Micah is like a courtroom with God showing the people of Israel and Judah how far they have fallen away from him. v6-7: The people respond with more and more outlandish ideas of how to please God. God does not want their sacrifices, he wants their hearts wholly for him. God wants his people to walk humbly in his presence. There is no point in sacrifice if...

It's such a long word — sanctification. And it has such a churchy ring to it. No one uses this language outside the church. Biblical word used that we read but not necessarily fully understand A human being is sanctified, therefore, when he or she lives according to God's design and purpose. The Greek word translated "sanctification" (hagiasmos [aJgiasmov"]) means "ho...

Vicki continued our "Godly Living Unwrapped" series, looking at our security being in God, regardless of what is happening around and to us. Psalm 18 Verses 1-3, 16, 19, 28, 32, 34, 36 and 50, although you are encouraged to read through all of it at some point.  Questions   1.  In what ways have you experienced God as your place of safety (consider physical, emotional, psychological, spi...

Romans 7 shows us that Grace is amazing and outrageous. Paul explains using the illustration of a marriage. Mr Law Fine and perfect man. • Always right • Austere with complete authority over his wife • Never lifts a finger to help but is always right • You can’t argue with him because you know he is right • Marks you out of 10, but never a 10 • Is in excellent health and will live for a long time...

On Father's Day, Phil encouraged us to grow our confidence in God, our perfect heavenly Father.  [Apologies for the background noise. Due to technical issues this morning, this recording was done in a different way to normal. ]

Hannah spoke from Daniel.  Asbury Uni revival, Feb 2023. AU students had mandatory chapel service. 19 stayed behind to continue praying, 16 days later thousands were coming to Christ. The revival focused on repentance and confession. “The room was so full of his presence that the idea of sinning was alien. Now is the time for a holy life.” JD Holt. The church is under attack. We have an enemy look...

1 Kings 17:1-24 Elijah was in Israel but the Kings of Israel are worshipping Baal. Elijah is sent to declare that there will be no rain until The Lord declares it! 1 Kings 16:29-33 Ahab is married to Jezebel from Sidon who worships Baal God tells Elijah to hide by Cherith Brook. He is fed by ravens, as God commanded Jehovah Jireh, the Lord will provide. Ravens were considered unclean by the Jews a...

Peter continued our "Godly Living Unwrapped" series, looking at God's Will. Peter's slides for this preach can be viewed here (in PDF format). The big questions of life What is God's will for your life?  What does he want me to do? Should I stay or should I go? Who should I marry? Do I really have to continue doing this job? God, what do you want me to do? Romans 12:2  How...

Godly Living unwrapped - The Clean Heart  Intro  Hebrews 13 : 21-24  Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.  What does the B...

Ephesians 3:14-21  “When I think of all this…” Paul is referring to the previous verses where he outlines God’s great plan for mankind Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is very positive. Imprisonment did not dampen his enthusiasm for spreading the message of Christ's love and grace. It served as a testament to the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. What would your letter from Prison look l...

Ian looks at how Job deals with the adversity he suffers.

[Apologies for the background noise. Due to technical issues this morning, this recording was done in a different way to normal. ] Dave introduced our new preaching series: Godly Living Unwrapped : Living sacrifices The letter to the Romans is a book that repeatedly changes the world by changing people.  “And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all...

Jonny spoke from Luke 8 about the healing of the woman who'd been bleeding for 12 years (and therefore was ceremonially unclean) and Jairus's daughter who had died. 

When I get woken up during the night, I now get up and pray about the things going through my mind. Phil 4 v19 Sometimes we are fearful to approach God because we think we are not good enough. He wants us to connect with him in everything, finding our keys or finding our way out of a treacherous storm. We can pray about minor worries as well as major struggles. It’s not about the size of the issue...