CCC Medway Valley Sermons

Our journey with Jesus as told by Mark continues in Mark 8 27-9 1 . Join us as Joe Brooks guides our thinking this week.   Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/medway-valley linktr.ee/cccmedway Email:  wouldham@cornerstonecity.co.uk Podcasts:  https://anchor.fm/cccmedwayvalley

Passions move us to do the unexpected. However, as Adam shows us from Numbers 25 , God sees our passions, and the passions of one person can change the fate of many.     Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/medway-valley   linktr.ee/cccmedway   Email:  wouldham@cornerstonecity.co.uk   Podcasts:  https://anchor.fm/cccmedwayvalley

It was wonderful to have the Chineka family with us from Chatham Community . TK walked with us through Jesus’ questions as we read them in Mark 8 27-30 and joined us in the challenge from Jesus: “Who do you say I am?”. And on our answer to that hangs everything! [ Quote by C. S. Lewis: “You must make your choice: either this man was,...” ]   Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https:...

Jesus comes to Bethsaida in Mark 8 22-26 and a blind man is brought to Him by his friends. And Jesus heals him … differently. Julian points out how this event parallels and differs from other healings in the gospels. This is not another Bartimaeus. Jesus is not confined to any particular set process. We then discussed the following questions on our tables: 1. Why do you think Jesus led the blind m...

The disciples, like you and me, were easily distracted from Jesus’ mission and message. And Jesus challenges us today, just as He challenged the disciples then. Why are you talking about having no bread? Do you still not see or understand? Are your hearts hardened? Do you have eyes but fail to see, and ears but fail to hear? And don’t you remember?  Do you still not understand? Join us as Mike wal...

Jesus is gracious, kind and generous. He loves to abundantly supply our needs. It’s His way that we sit and eat and be satisfied. But, as Audrey shows us in Mark 8 1-13 , He can also be totally intolerant. He shows unending grace to the lost and to those He loves, but has no tolerance for Satan and his agents. He knows them. He knows their hearts. And He does not waste His time with them, their sp...

The world we live in is not all nice. There is pain, suffering, fear, suffering. It won’t always be like this. Isaiah 35 3-6 tells us that there is a time coming when God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you. Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. Then will the lame leap like a deer, and the mute tongue shou...

We’re back in Mark’s Gospel. Joe introduces us to the Syrophoenician woman who came to Jesus as we read in Mark 7 24-30 . She came to Him because she knew He was the only hope for her daughter. And, even when it might look, at first reading, like Jesus was snubbing her, she recognised the glorious truth. Since the beginning, God’s plan was for One People who would be to His praise and glory. One P...

What is a community? What is fellowship? What does this mean to us? The Christian worldview is not the same as what we hear on the news – it’s more than that! This is not a “do better” message. Chris takes a fresh look at Acts 2 42-47 (and several other Bible quotes! 😊) to help us understand how wonderful Christian community can be. Take a listen!   Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Communi...

A community works together. Julian continued our Summer Series. -       A community together but set apart -       A community engaged in mission -       A community that is growing On the end of the message, Joseph Henry gave an account of how he recently became a Christian and how God has and is transforming him. Bible passages Julian referenced include: Acts 2 42-47 , Matthew 16 24-25 , Hebrews...

A community prays together. Audrey kicked off our Summer Series. Acts 2 42-47 .   Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/medway-valley linktr.ee/cccmedway Email:  wouldham@cornerstonecity.co.uk Podcasts:  https://anchor.fm/cccmedwayvalley

What makes you who you are? What comes out of us, what we do, that does is not what makes us what we are. Rather, what comes from us indicates our heart condition – and that’s not pretty. But, that’s not the end of the story. “But since there died a Lamb who, guiltless, my guilt bore, I lay fast hold on Jesus' name, and sin is mine no more.” Listen as Mike continues our walk through Mark’s gos...

Jesus walked on water. We read about this in Mark 6 45-56 . Today, Julian walks us through this passage and shows us some truly glorious things about Jesus. -       Jesus interceded for His disciples – and He intercedes for us. -       Jesus protected His disciples in their need – and He protects us. -       Jesus showed compassion for the people in need – and He shows compassion for us. How do yo...

In Mark 6 30-44 , we read the familiar story of Jesus feeding 500 men (and the rest!). When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. (Mark 6v34) And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord,     in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be great  ...

Mike challenges us on our relationship with government and with God. What can we learn from the account of the beheading of John the Baptiser? Are we a product of our background? Mike reminds us that we will each stand before God to be judged for what we have done, but also that Jesus came to “take away the sins of the world” and give us eternal life. Slides from the message are here .   Cornersto...

This week Audrey led us as we looked at Mark 6 7-13 . Jesus sent His twelve. Jesus sends us. Let us go -     Empty -     Travelling light -     With authority -     With clean feet -     Sent Let us keep going!   Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/medway-valley linktr.ee/cccmedway Email:  wouldham@cornerstonecity.co.uk Podcasts:  https://anchor.fm/c...

Isn’t this Mary’s son? Who does he think he is?  This week we looked at Mark 6 1-6 with Adam. Jesus comes to His home town – but they only see the local lad. Who does he think he is? How can he be the Son of God? How can he be the Messiah?  But He is! Jesus was and is God our Saviour, and we can put our faith in Him.     Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.cornerstonecity...

In this message Chris spoke to us from Mark 5 21-43 . In this passage, we see Jesus approached by two different people from two ends of society; one esteemed and with authority, one unnamed and unknown, but both needing the power that was and is only available from God.  -       Jesus has compassion -       Jesus heals those who recognise His power and authority -       Jesus heals those who come...

In Mark 5 1-20 , Jesus, fresh from calming the storm on the lake, comes face to face with a different challenge – a man possessed by a legion of demons. Listen as Joe takes us through the power and saving authority of Jesus. Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/medway-valley linktr.ee/cccmedway Email:  wouldham@cornerstonecity.co.uk Podcasts:  https:/...

Storms come. But Jesus is with His people. He is Immanuel. He promised to be with them. And when He speaks, things happen. Mike took us through the events recorded in Mark 4 35-41 Word of God speak -       Control and command o   Quiet! Be still! -       Challenge and confront o   Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith? o   Jesus’ priority is not to scold, but to bless and to challenge...

We celebrated Pentecost Sunday together at Priestfield Stadium, celebrating the internationality of the gospel and the power of God. Stef and Davina Liston were our guests. Stef spoke from John 2 1-11   Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/medway-valley linktr.ee/cccmedway Email:  wouldham@cornerstonecity.co.uk Podcasts:  https://anchor.fm/cccmedwayva...

It was our privilege to have Adam join us again this week to continue our journey through Mark’s gospel. The mustard seed; so tiny it can hardly be seen, get with the fullness of the promise of the Kingdom. Even when we don’t see it, He’s working.   Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/medway-valley linktr.ee/cccmedway Email:  wouldham@cornerstonecity...

If we are believers in Christ, we are not just “together”, we are one body.  Mike takes us through Romans 12 3-21 , challenging us to -       Belong -       Believe -       Behave One body in Christ, and individually members one of another, and individually members one of another. Therefore 1.    Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honour. 2.   Put yourself out...

Scatter Sleep Harvest It’s as easy as that! Audrey takes us through this short parable. Now we just need to do it! 😊   Links from the message: Harvest teams Take a Step course "Three Circles" tool Complete slide deck (pdf) Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/medway-valley linktr.ee/cccmedway Email:  wouldham@cornerstonecity.co.uk Podcasts:...

Joe continues our walk through Mark's gospel.   Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/medway-valley linktr.ee/cccmedway Email:  wouldham@cornerstonecity.co.uk Podcasts:  https://anchor.fm/cccmedwayvalley