Hope Church Sittingbourne

Natalie Watson speaks from Hebrews 3:1 through to Hebrews 4:2, and explores how Jesus is a better High priest and a better Moses... and how believers today can find rest through yielding their hearts to Gods leading.

Ade Samuel explores Jesus' role as the perfect leader and the significance of His humanity and suffering for believers.

Gordon Watson spoke from Hebrews 2:1-4 (ESV), addressing the danger of drifting away from faith and the urgency of holding onto our salvation found in Christ.

Gill Hope shares some of the discussion from the first in-person Revealing Jesus session.

Adam Gregory continues our series on 'Hebrews: The Majesty of Christ' by delving into how Christ surpasses the angels and what this means for believers, emphasising the uniqueness of Jesus.

Gordon starts our new series on the New Testament letter to the Hebrews 'The Majesty of Christ' with an introduction, explaining a little about the series and exploring Hebrews 1:1-4 (ESV).

Gill Hope shares the vision behind the new group 'Revealing Jesus' which is a 6 session study of the New Testament book of Revelation. Over 6 monthly podcasts, Gill Hope will be exploring 5 main themes that emerge from the text. Gill has studied the book of Revelation for over 50 years and is currently completing a book sharing her studies.

Ian Hudson spoke on Jesus Christ being the promised Messiah. Verses (ESV): • Isaiah 42:v1 & v4 • Matthew 1:18-25 • John 4:25-26 & v29

Jite Idowu continued our short Christmas series by exploring Jesus as the King of kings. Bible verses (NIV version) • Isaiah 9:6-7 • John 18:36 • Revelation 1:5-6

Natalie Watsons started our short Christmas series by looking at the nativity story, focusing on the birth of Jesus.

Gordon spoke from the Gospel of Matthew on the Great Commission and our expression and outworking of that as Hope Church Sittingbourne.

Natalie Watson was invited as the guest speaker at our nearby friends, New Life Church (Tunbridge Wells, Kent). Natalie spoke on obedience from the Biblical examples of Jonah (OT) and Ananias (NT).

Gordon spoke a word in season from the book of Acts, explaining that each of us has a vital part to play in ensuring the mission of God continues to advance.

Why the Gospel is Good News Week 8: Living with Abundance: Gratitude & Generosity Verses (all ESV): • John 10: 10 • Isaiah 40:28-29 • 2 Corinthians 8:5 • 2 Corinthians 8:9 • 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Why the Gospel is Good News Week 7: Healing & Wholeness: Spiritual & Emotional Restoration Verse: Isaiah 53 (NLT)

As part of our celebrations with six dear friends each making the decision to obediently follow Jesus through the waters of baptism, Gordon spoke from Romans 6:1-14 on what is happening when people are baptised in water.

We welcomed our closest Relational Mission family from Good News Church, Sheppey & Faversham Community Church to join us in celebration and worship as we marked 5 years since the Sittingbourne and Sheppey churches were planted. Our dear friend, Stef Liston (Relational Mission Apostolic Team) travelled over to encourage us in the Word for the morning. This is his sermon, based on John 1: 35-51.

Why the Gospel is Good News Week 6: New Identity Verse: Acts 9:1-22 (NKJV)

Why the Gospel is Good News Week 5: Transforming Love Verse: Luke 8:26-39 (NLT)

Why the Gospel is Good News Week 4: Eternal Security Verse: Matthew 13:19, 18-23 (ESV)

Why the Gospel is Good News Week 3: Hope in Despair Natalie Watson exposes the scripture and helps us to examine how the Gospel provides hope and strength during life's trials, showing how faith in Christ can transform our perspective and empower us to overcome difficulties. Verse: Matthew 7:24-27 (ESV) VIDEO LINKS 1. House on the rock video https://youtu.be/cI5szjFpOj0?si=AEmBgW1ve243o70Y 2. Resp...

Why the Gospel is Good News Week 2: "Forgiveness & living free" Gordon Watson explores how the Gospel means we can experience the power of forgiveness through Jesus sacrifice. We can also live in true joy and freedom by forgiving others (and ourselves) through the power of the Holy Spirit. Verse: Matthew 18:21-35

Why the Gospel is Good News Week 1: "Restoration of Relationship: Reconnecting with God" Gordon Watson explores how the Gospel offers the promise of reconciliation and restoration, highlighting the joy of re-establishing a meaningful relationship with God through Christ's sacrifice. Verse: Ephesians 2:12-22

We welcomed our good friend Adam Voke from nearby Cornerstone City Church (Medway) to encourage us in there Word of God.

Each Sunday over the summer we have the privilege of being encouraged through short-testimonies from people across the Hope Church Sittingbourne family.