Sowing the Seed of the Kingdom

Rev Vincent Canning reflects on the way our actions can impact on the faith of those around us

In this episode Rev Paul Weir looks at Jesus’ call to us to ‘Come Follow Me’

Sharon Hurlow looks at the story of Jacob & his dream about a staircase leading to heaven

Rev Kevin Hooke reflects on the current lockdown and our role as Christians, baptised into Jesus, seeking to encourage & care for those around us

Rev Paul Weir celebrates Epiphany & looks at what we can learn from the wise men

As we welcome in the new year we continue to tell the wonderful Christmas story through readings, poems & song.

Happy Christmas! Through Advent we light candles representing Hope, Peace, Joy & Love. Today, Christmas Day, we light the centre candle representing Jesus and tell His story in a Christmas Rap

As Christmas day approaches we retell the Christmas story with readings, poems & sketches

Rev Paul Weir looks at Isaiah’s words of prophesy about the coming Messiah, words which Jesus later used himself, and reminds us that this same Spirit is still at work in the lives of those that believe in Jesus today.

In this episode Graham Fry looks at John’s recognition of Jesus as the baptiser in the Holy Spirit & explores what this means for his followers today

In this episode Dr John Wibberley asks ‘where do we find hope?’

Michael Barrett Rogers reminds us of the peace & hope we can know when we put our trust in Christ the King

Some content for this episode was recorded during Sunday Morning Worship, due to Covid regulations the church doors were open hence the backing track of traffic sounds & seagulls adding their voices! Maria Alsop shares her thoughts on the 2 greatest commandments Love God & Love Your Neighbour.

In this episode of sowing the seed of the kingdom we are exploring one of Jesus’ amazing miracles where he feeds 5000 people with a little boy’s packed lunch. The story is found in John’s gospel, which is a new testament book that gives an account of the life of Jesus. So fish butty anyone?!

Sharon Hurlow explores the bible stories of God revealing his glory to Moses and Jesus opening the eyes of the blind beggar Bartimaeus, and encourages us to reach out to God and seek his presence in our lives.

In this episode Sharon Hurlow continues to look at the story of Moses & the Israelites in the desert, found in the old testament book of Exodus chapter 16, and a story Jesus told about a vineyard owner, found in the gospel of Matthew chapter 20. Through these stories we see glimpses of God’s Amazing grace and how it can transform our lives

In this episode Rev Paul Weir reminds us of a time in the bible when the Israelites asked Moses ‘Is the Lord among us?’ while they were wandering in the desert, and the response God gave them. The story is found in Exodus chapter 17

In this episode Sharon Hurlow celebrates Harvest with ‘Let’s talk Dandelions!’

In this episode Michael Barrett Rogers takes the theme ‘Hope in the Darkness’ He explores the experiences of Elijah and Peter and the ways God revealed himself to them in their time of need.

Rev Catherine Wagstaff shares her thoughts on Jesus’ picture of being a vine, his followers the branches and God the vine keeper.

In this episode Andrew Parsons looks at the story of Moses meeting God in a burning bush, and explores the hope we can find when we too meet with God.

Rev Paul Weir looks at the story of Jesus speaking to a Samaritan woman at a well. Through his words & actions towards this woman Jesus shows us God’s non judgemental love. Jesus demonstrates God’s love which accepts all, even those whom others find wanting, those who seem unlovable to others and to themselves. As Christians we are challenged to express this same love in our lives with the people...

Do you ever have times when things feel so bad you just want to shout ‘What is going on?’ ‘Why is this happening?’ ‘Help!’ If so you’re not alone! In this episode Rev Catherine Wagstaff looks at people in the bible who raged and shouted at God, asking him what was going on, what he was doing and asking him for help. They brought everything to God and she encourages us to do the same.

In this episode we look at the story Jesus told in Matthew 13 about a farmer sowing seeds, and explore what it says to those who follow Jesus today.