Rev. Dave: From Wensleydale

Christians are meant to be different - The story of Daniel encourages us to avoid the cultural dangers of being 'assimilated through compromise' Rev Dave reflects on how Christians should deal with the cultural pressures we face to do just that. Daniel 6 This audio recording was taken at the 10:30 Benefice Communion service at St Oswald's Church in Askrigg, October 6th, 2024. Find out more about u...

Sharing the Gospel using a basket of fruit - why we can always be thankful. How many can you identify? 10 fruits and 1 item of salad! This audio recording was taken at the 3pm Harvest Celebration at St Mary and St John's Church, Hardraw on September 29th, 2024 Matthew 6:25-34 Find out more about us: ⁠⁠⁠http://upperwensleydalechurch.org/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/upperwensleydalechurch⁠⁠⁠ Uppe...

Who are You Following .. Can anyone tell? The Church of Jesus Christ is under attack - are we aware of it? What are we going to do about it? Rev Dave reflects on why the world opposes the Church and encourages us to seek our instruction and guidance from God and not the World! Wisdom 1:16-2:1,12-22, James 3:13-4.7-8, Mark 9:30-37 This audio recording was taken at the 10:30 Communion service at St...

Rev Dave reflects on the ONE question that every living person needs to answer. This audio recording was taken at the 10:30 Communion service at St Mary and St John's Church, Hardraw on September 15th, 2024 Mark 8:27-38, Ps 116:1-8, James 3:1-12 Find out more about us: ⁠⁠⁠http://upperwensleydalechurch.org/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/upperwensleydalechurch⁠⁠⁠ Upper Wensleydale Church - CofE

'Change is here to stay' - Rev Dave reflects on the idea of Change. How much do we want it? Are we prepared to persevere for God to change things for the better. How much do we want Change with God's name on the top. Isaiah 35:4-7, Psalm 146, James 2:1-10, 14-17, Mark 7:24-end This audio recording was taken at the 10:30 Communion service at St Margaret's Church in Hawes, September...

Rev Dave reflects on Philippians 4 and how St Paul calls us into a spirit of thanksgiving because ... 'The Lord is Near' This audio recording was taken at the 10:30 Benefice Family Communion Service 'The Gathering' at St Oswald's Church, Askrigg, August, 2024 Find out more about us: ⁠⁠⁠http://upperwensleydalechurch.org/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/upperwensleydalechurch⁠⁠⁠ U...

Rev Dave reflects on Ephesians 3:14-21 and how St Paul is calling us to pray with passion! The world, our nation, our family and our friends need us to be serious about our prayer life and our intercession for them. This audio recording was taken at the 10:30 Communion Service at St Oswald's Church, Askrigg, July 28th, 2024 Find out more about us: ⁠⁠⁠http://upperwensleydalechurch.org/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ht...

Rev Dave reflects on what it means to move from being an OUTSIDER to God to being part of the family. 'Jesus has moved the Fence' ! This audio recording was taken at the 10:30 Communion Service at St. Mary and St John's Church in Hardraw, July 21st,, 2024 Ephesians 2:11-end, Mark 6:30-34, 53-end Find out more about us: ⁠⁠⁠http://upperwensleydalechurch.org/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.co...

Rev Dave reflects on the damage a grudge can have upon our lives and those around us by looking at the account of Herod, Herodias and the beheading of John the Baptist. Psalm 85 and Mark 6:14-29. This audio recording was taken at the 10:30 Communion Service at St Margaret's Church, Hawes. July 14th, 2024 Find out more about us: ⁠⁠⁠http://upperwensleydalechurch.org/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.c...

Rev Dave reflects on Psalm 71 and Jeremiah 29 and how they encourage and guide our response as Christians to our new government. This audio recording was taken at the 10:30 Benefice Communion Service: 'The Gathering' at St Oswald's Church, Askrigg, July 7th, 2024 Psalm 71 & Jeremiah 29:4-7 Find out more about us: ⁠⁠⁠http://upperwensleydalechurch.org/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/...

Rev Dave reflects on Psalm 92 and what makes us flourish. This audio recording was taken at the 10:30 Communion Service at St. Mary and St John's Church in Hardraw, June 16th, 2024 Psalm 92, Mark4:26-34, Ez.17:22-end, 2Cor.5:6-17 Find out more about us: ⁠⁠⁠http://upperwensleydalechurch.org/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/upperwensleydalechurch⁠⁠⁠ Upper Wensleydale Church - CofE

Rev Dave reflects on what Jesus means by the 'Unforgiveable Sin' This audio recording was taken at the 10:30 Communion Service at St. Margaret's Church, Hawes, June 9th 2024 Mark 3:20ff, Genesis 3:8-15 Find out more about us: ⁠⁠⁠http://upperwensleydalechurch.org/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/upperwensleydalechurch⁠⁠⁠ Upper Wensleydale Church - CofE

As the General Election approaches, How should Christians approach the campaigning? Rev Dave speaks of the importance of Christians engaging with debate and raising their voices regarding God's manifesto. This audio recording was taken at the 10:30 Communion Service at St. Oswald's Church in Askrigg, June 2nd 2024 Jeremiah 29:4-14 Find out more about us: ⁠⁠⁠http://upperwensleydalechurch.or...

We need the Fullness of the Trinity to ensure we are balanced and functioning just as the Lord designed us to be. Rev Dave speaks on Trinity Sunday about the importance of 'Experiencing' the Trinity rather than 'Explaining' it. This audio recording was taken at the 10:30 Communion Service at St. Oswald's Church in Askrigg, May 26th 2024 Isaiah6:1-8, John3:1-17 Find out more abo...

We all need to receive the Holy Spirit on a daily basis. Rev Dave speaks on the importance of every disciple of Jesus Christ receiving the filling of the Holy Spirit on a regular basis. This audio recording was taken at the 10:30 Pentecost Celebration Communion Service at St. Margaret's Church in Hawes, May 19th 2024 Acts 2:1-21 Find out more about us: ⁠⁠⁠http://upperwensleydalechurch.org/⁠⁠⁠...

Rev Dave speaks about responding to a world that has lost its reason This audio recording was taken at the 10:30 Communion Service at St. Margaret's Church in Hawes, May 12th 2024 Psalm 1, 1 John5:9-13, John17:6-19 Find out more about us: ⁠⁠⁠http://upperwensleydalechurch.org/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/upperwensleydalechurch⁠⁠⁠ Upper Wensleydale Church - CofE

Rev Dave speaks on why the Resurrection of Jesus matters This audio recording was taken at the 10:30 Benefice Communion Service 'The Gathering' at St Oswald's Church, Askrigg. May 5th 2024 1 Cor.15: 1-11f Find out more about us: ⁠⁠⁠http://upperwensleydalechurch.org/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/upperwensleydalechurch⁠⁠⁠ Upper Wensleydale Church - CofE

Rev Dave speaks on what it means to 'Abide in Jesus' This audio recording was taken at the 10:30 Communion Service at St Oswald's Church, Askrigg. April 28th 2024 Acts 8:26-end,1 John4:7-end, John 15:1-8 Find out more about us: ⁠⁠⁠http://upperwensleydalechurch.org/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/upperwensleydalechurch⁠⁠⁠ Upper Wensleydale Church - CofE

Rev Dave shares thoughts on the power that is in the name of Jesus Christ - Neutrality is not an option. Stand firm - Hold the Line. This audio recording was taken at the 10:30 Communion Service, on April 21st 2024 in St Mary & St John's Church, Hardraw. Acts4:5-12, Ps.23, 1John3:16ff, John10:11-18 Find out more about us: ⁠⁠⁠http://upperwensleydalechurch.org/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com...

Rev Dave shares thoughts on steps to becoming an authentic Christian: Learn - Listen - Live This audio recording was taken at the 10:30 Benefice Communion Service, on April 7th 2024 in St Oswald's Church, Askrigg. Acts 4:8-20 Find out more about us: ⁠⁠⁠http://upperwensleydalechurch.org/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/upperwensleydalechurch⁠⁠⁠ Upper Wensleydale Church - CofE

Happy Easter! Rev Dave shares encouragement on the Resurrection This audio recording was taken at the 10:30 Communion Service, on March 31st 2024 in St Mary & St John's Church, Hardraw. Mk16:1-8, Acts 10:34-43, 1Cor15:1-11 Find out more about us: ⁠⁠⁠http://upperwensleydalechurch.org/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/upperwensleydalechurch⁠⁠⁠ Upper Wensleydale Church - CofE

Rev Dave shares thoughts on Palm Sunday Choices - The start of Holy Week - 7 Days that changed the World This audio recording was taken at the 10:30 Communion Service, on March 24th, 2024 in St Oswald's Church, Askrigg. Mark 11:1-11, Psalm 118:19ff Find out more about us: ⁠⁠⁠http://upperwensleydalechurch.org/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/upperwensleydalechurch⁠⁠⁠ Upper Wensleydale Church - C...

Rev Dave shares thoughts from John 12:20-33 . This audio recording was taken at the 9:00am Communion Service at St Mary and St John's Church in Hardraw, March 17th 2024 Find out more about us: ⁠⁠⁠http://upperwensleydalechurch.org/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/upperwensleydalechurch⁠⁠⁠ Upper Wensleydale Church - CofE

Rev Dave shares thoughts on the role of 'Mother Church' on Mothering Sunday. This audio recording was taken at the 10:30 Communion Service, on March 10th 2024, at St Margaret's Church in Hawes. John 19:25b-27 Find out more about us: ⁠⁠⁠http://upperwensleydalechurch.org/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/upperwensleydalechurch⁠⁠⁠ Upper Wensleydale Church - CofE

Rev Dave shares thoughts on what Life is all about. This audio recording was taken at the Thanksgiving service for the life of Tony Pantlin - faithful disciple of Jesus Christ. St Margaret's Church, Hawes. March 7th 2024 Psalm 121