Christchurch Clevedon - Sermons

Seeking Guidance Series: Christian Disciplines Preacher: Rev. Clive Jennings Sunday Morning Date: 10th July 2022 Passage: Matthew 7:7-11 ------------------- This week we consider when and where we seek guidance and wisdom not just in the bigger decisions of life but also in the everyday. In times of anxiety, indecision and worry the Gospel brings clarity, hope and confidence.

Time and gifts Series: Christian Disciplines Preacher: Rev. Suzy Kirkham Sunday Morning Date: 3rd July 2022 Passage: Matthew 25:14-30 ------------------- During this talk, Suzy explores what it looks like to use all the gifts, skills and opportunities given to us to bless others. To see our lives in Kingdom terms and be expectant to see the Kingdom of God built through how we invest the WHOLE of o...

Social Justice Series: Christian Disciplines Preacher: Rev. Clive Jennings Sunday Morning Date: 26th June 2022 Passages: Amos 5:4-7 Micah 6:8 ------------------- The Alpha clip (Nicky Gumble) referenced by Clive can be found here: https://youtu.be/Uj86zLtbHVs (excerpt taken from the last 2 minutes)

Discipling Series: Christian Disciplines Preacher: Rev. Dr. Russell Herbert Sunday Morning Date: 19th June 2022 Passage: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Giving Series: Christian Disciplines Preacher: Emily Hatton Sunday Morning Date: 12th June 2022 Passage: 1 Chronicles 29:1-20

Missions Series: Christian Disciplines Preacher: Rev. Dr. Russell Herbert Sunday Morning Date: 5th June 2022 Passage: Acts 2:1-12

Evangelism Series: Christian Disciplines Preacher: The Rt. Rev. Mike Hill Sunday Morning Date: 29th May 2022 Passage: Acts 17:22-34 ------------------- Multiplication or Take away - The hard choice for the Church. There is an urgent need for the Church to re-discover its confidence in its Message as well as its Mission.

Worship Series: Christian Disciplines Preacher: Rev. Dr. Russell Herbert Sunday Morning Date: 22nd May 2022 Passage: Luke 10:38-42

Bible Study Series: Christian Disciplines Preacher: Rev. Suzy Kirkham Sunday Morning Date: 15th May 2022 Passage: 2 Kings 23:1-3

Prayer Series: Christian Disciplines Preacher: Rev. Clive Jennings Sunday Morning Date: 8th May 2022 Passage: Nehemiah 1:1-2:10 ------------------- The discipline of prayer. Clive references a short extract from the film "Shadowlands" distributed by United International Pictures (around 1 hour 30 minutes into the film). https://youtu.be/7GTX4xapmRM

Quiet Time Series: Christian Disciplines Preacher: Rev. Dr. Russell Herbert Sunday Morning Date: 1st May 2022 Passage: Exodus 33:7-23

Have we missed the Point? Series: Easter 2022 Preacher: The Rt. Rev. Mike Hill Sunday Morning Date: 24th April 2022 Passage: 1 Peter 1:3-9 ------------------- The message will seek to reflect on whether we really understand the true significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ or is it just a spurious but nice ending to a nasty story about a life well lived?

Remembering the 4 Points (Easter Day) Series: The 4 Point Gospel Preachers: Rev. Clive Jennings Rev. Dr. Russell Herbert Rev. Suzy Kirkham Sunday Morning Date: 17th April 2022 Passage: John 20:1-18

Who do you say that I am? Series: Easter 2022 Preacher: Rev. Clive Jennings Date: 10th April 2022 Passages: Matthew 16:13-17 Mark 11:1-11

Making a Decision Series: The 4 Point Gospel Preacher: Rev. Clive Jennings Date: 3rd April 2022 Passage: Romans 10:9-13

Mothering Sunday Message Preacher: Rev. Suzy Kirkham Date: 27th March 2022 Passage: Psalm 23:1-6

Jesus Died For Us Series: The 4 Point Gospel Preacher: Rev. Dr. Russell Herbert Date: 20th March 2022 Passage: John 3:1-21

We have Sinned - The Heart of the Problem Series: The 4 Point Gospel Preacher: The Rt. Rev. Mike Hill Date: 13th March 2022 Passages: Isaiah 59:1-8 Romans 3:9-23 ------------------- This week’s message will focus on a subject which has become controversial in modern society, that is, the issue of what’s wrong with society? The Bible’s diagnosis is at odds with much contemporary thought. The messag...

God Loves Us Series: The 4 Point Gospel Preacher: Rev. Clive Jennings Date: 6th March 2022 Passage: Psalm 139:1-16 ------------------- During the sermon, Clive referred to “Do You Love Me?” from the film “Fiddler on the Roof” (MGM Studios). https://youtu.be/h_y9F5St4j0

The Excellent Way of Love Series: God's Gifts Preacher: Rev. Dr. Russell Herbert Date: 27th February 2022 Passage: 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13

Being Transformed Series: God's Gifts Preacher: Rev. Clive Jennings Date: 20th February 2022 Passage: Romans 12:1-16

Gifts of Prophecy and Tongues Series: God's Gifts Preacher: Rev. Clive Jennings Date: 13th February 2022 Passage: 1 Corinthians 14:26-33

The Gift of Healing Series: God's Gifts Preacher: Rev. Clive Jennings Date: 6th February 2022 Passage: James 5:13-20 ------------------- The film that Clive references is “Leap of Faith”. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leap_of_Faith_(film)

When the Worship Ends, the Service Begins Series: God's Gifts Preacher: The Rt. Rev. Mike Hill Date: 30th January 2022 Passage: 1 Peter 4:7-11 ------------------- Service is an aspect of our common calling in Christ. Why does God call us to serve? What is the nature of Christian service? How might such an attitude impact our relationships within the church and with the local community?

Covenant and Sacrificial Giving Series: God's Gifts Preacher: Rev. Dr. Russell Herbert Date: 23rd January 2022 Passage: Acts 4:32-37