Melksham Church

In this week’s parable, Jesus says that heaven is a party - and we’re all invited! Tragically however, it’s all too easy to  RSVP with a lame excuse…   Luke 14:15-24 Charlie Thomson St Michael's, Melksham 28 th August 2022

St Amdrew’s is in a season of transition as our minister has moved on to pastures new. But we’re not the first church in that situation! In Acts 20, Paul shared with the church he was leaving behind the most important thing they needed to hear - the gospel of Amazing Grace. Acts 20:17-24 Charlie Thomson St Andrew’s, Melksham  21st August 2022

If we knew Jesus was coming back this afternoon, would we be happy for him to find our finances arranged as they are, or would we wish we’d organised them differently? In Luke 12, Jesus implores us to be like wise servants who are ready for their master’s return   Luke 12:32-40 Charlie Thomson St Michael's, Melksham 7th August 2022

Although most people pray, very few people claim to be experts in prayer. As we continue through Luke’s gospel, the disciples ask a brilliant question, “Lord, teach us to pray.” So if we’d like some help when it comes to prayer, we’re in good company! Luke 11:1-13 Charlie Thomson St Michael's, Melksham 24th  July 2022

So often we spend time on what is urgent, but not necessarily important. In our busy lives, what's the most important thing of all to grasp as disciples of Jesus? As we continue our journey through the middle chapters of Luke's gospel, Jesus teaches a valuable lesson to those of us who are prone to busy-ness. Luke 10:38-42 Charlie Thomson St Michael's, Melksham 17th July 2022

Surely love must be the greatest thing in the world! But what is the true nature of love, and how can we become more loving? Jesus tells us, in one of the most famous stories ever told. Luke 10:25-37 Charlie Thomson St Barnabas, Beanacre 10th July 2022

We would love to see the church grow! But Jesus doesn't seem to be interested in telling people to 'come' - instead, he says to us to 'go'. By listening in to Jesus sending out the 72, there's a message for us about why, how, and who God wants to send. Luke 10:1-11 Charlie Thomson St Michael's, Melksham 3rd July 2022

As we begin a new series working through the middle chapters of Luke's gospel we find ourselves asking with the disciples (ch8 v25) "who is this?" In this unforgettable episode in Jesus' ministry, He demonstrates his absolute compassion, his supreme power, and his ability to liberate us from bondage. Luke 8:26-39 Charlie Thomson St Michael's, Melksham 19th June 2022

During the Queen's Coronation service, something took place which was so profound they didn't televise it - she was anointed. But since Pentecost, the anointing of Holy Spirit isn't just for Kings and Queens, it's for everyone! So how can we have the same experience, and what does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit today? John 14:6-27 Charlie Thomson St Michael's, M...

Our Annual Meeting (APCM) gives a great opportunity to ask what the church should be doing, and to refocus ourselves on the task that Jesus gave us. Matt 28:16-20 Charlie Thomson St Michael's, Melksham 1st May 2022

What does it mean when people say "Jesus died for me"? During our Good Friday service, we visited 3 scenes from Jesus' arrest, trial and crucifixion, to see 3 different aspects of what Jesus' death means for us. Matthew 26-27 Charlie Thomson St Michael's, Melksham 15th April 2022

With dishonest politicians, war in Europe, a cost of living crisis, climate change, and a global pandemic, there is plenty of fear around. But on Easter morning, the message was "do not be afraid!" Can the message of the angels 2000 years ago help us overcome fear today? Matthew 28:1-10 Charlie Thomson St Michael's, Melksham 17th April 2022

How did you become a Christian? Was it a dramatic conversion when everything was suddenly illuminated? Or has it been a more gradual experience, with the lights going on over time, on a 'dimmer switch'? Unlike Paul on the Damascus Road, the experience of the disciples on the Emmaus Road was one of dawning realisation, as the risen Jesus lifted their faces, opened their eyes, and warmed t...

On Palm Sunday, the crowds cheered 'Hosanna' as King Jesus arrived in the city. But a week later, the same crowd chanted 'crucify him'. How did Jesus' approval ratings drop so quickly? Matthew 21:1-11 Charlie Thomson St Barnabas, Beanacre 10th April 2022

We all know that money and possessions can't make us happy, and yet so many of us spend our lives working hard, to earn more money, so that we can buy more 'stuff'. But Jesus urges his followers to live lives marked by 'Simplicity', which is the path to true peace. Matthew 6:19-34 Charlie Thomson St Michael's Melksham 3rd April 2022

Why did Mothering Sunday originate? As a break in the middle of strict fasting during Lent! But today, fasting seems a very strange concept - are we neglecting something which Jesus expected of his disciples? Matthew 6:16-18 Charlie Thomson St Michael's Melksham 27th March 2022

The Lord's Prayer is so familiar to us we can almost pray it without thinking! But Jesus has loads to teach us from these verses if we want to learn who to pray to, what to pray for, and how to pray. Matthew 6:5-15 Charlie Thomson St Michael's Melksham 20th March 2022

According to our very own Bishop Andrew, " our holy habits tend to drift and slacken, and we need Lent to tighten up our resolve ". But if we want to get into spiritual shape this Lent, Jesus warns that it's possible to practice our religion in a way that's actually not healthy. This week we kick off a new series looking at what Jesus teaches his disciples about Real Religion,...

Each week we say in the Creed "I believe in the resurrection of the body." But how will the dead be raised? With what kind of body will they come? 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 Charlie Thomson St Michael's Melksham 27th February 2022

If those who started our church were able to see us today, would they say we were bang on track, or have we drifted from our mission? If so, what can prevent us going off course? 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Charlie Thomson St Michael's Melksham 6th February 2022

Christians have had 2000 years to establish plenty of traditions, many of which give us comfort and security in a changing world. But what did Jesus make of tradition? Mark 2:18-28 Charlie Thomson St Michael's Melksham 30th January 2022

If you found a golden ticket that guaranteed you an answered prayer, what would you ask for? Mark 2:1-12 Charlie Thomson St Michael's Melksham 16th January 2022

Eisenhower said that " the urgent is seldom important, and the important is seldom urgent ". There were plenty of things clamouring for Jesus' attention, but what were his priorities, and what should ours be? Mark 1:35-45 Charlie Thomson St Michael's Melksham 9th January 2022

Many people know Jesus the Comforter, Jesus the Inspiration; Jesus the Lucky Charm; Jesus the Insurance Policy. But do we know Jesus the Teacher? Mark 1:21-34 Charlie Thomson St Michael's Melksham 2nd January 2022

As the year draws to a close, are things looking brighter or darker? Where can we look for light in 2022? Isaiah 9 Charlie Thomson St Michael's Melksham 19th December 2021