Category: Sermon Notes

  • Proverbs 10:1-17 – Wisdom and Insight

    Where do you seek wisdom from? Today we have the internet and AI and Proverbs feels so random. As we enter the Proverbs proper, we’re going to use the introduction of Proverbs (Pro 1:1-7) to guide us, and Genesis 3 as a case study to explore what God (through Solomon) is trying to tell us…

  • 2 Samuel 23:1-7: Everlasting Covenant

    But for those of us who look forward to Christ’s reign, the certainty and the promise are things to embrace not reject. We live in societies where rulers sinfully pursue unrighteousness. They seek power over us, over the Church, even power that belongs to God. They are variously immoral, corrupt, or self-enriching.

  • Proverbs 9: Will you dine with Wisdom?

    Seek wisdom, avoid injury, and obtain life and favour from the Lord Our passages today: Mat 4:1-11 & Proverbs 9, Preacher Mark Harrison, Sunday 25th May 2024 Introduction Are you wise? Have you ever really thought about it? Wisdom is something that’s still quietly celebrated even in our culture today. We want to listen to…

  • Psalm 2: rejoice with fear and trembling

    No matter what goes on in the world this year, our Lord is sovereign. We should serve him with fear and trembling! Our passage today: Psalm 2, preacher Ian Bayne, Sunday 7th January. Last week we started the year with regrets and aspirations. This year there seems to be a lot more going on in…

  • Luke 2:21-38: Merry Christmas

    Our passage today: Luke 2:21-38, preacher Ian Bayne, Monday 25th December Jesus is just 8 days old and met by the priest to be circumcised. When they came there were two individuals that met them: Simeon who was waiting for the Lord. Anna was 84 years old, also in prayer and connection with God. When…

  • Matthew 20:1-16: the ‘eccentric’ vineyard owner

    Life can seem unfair when working hard and missing out on a deserved reward. In this passage Jesus shows God (as a vineyard owner) giving the same reward to each person regardless of how much they work. How is this fair? Ash Clarkson explores this seeming biblical injustice to reveal a God who knows far…

  • Luke 2: A message from God – will you follow?

    Today in our classical carol service, we heard about shepherds witnessing a miraculous message from angels proclaiming the birth of Christ the messiah. They were terrified! Their faith led them to leave their fields go and witness this miracle for themselves. Our passage today: Luke 2:8-14, Preacher Ian Bayne, Sunday 17th Dec Our passage explained…

  • Romans 3:27-31 Boast in the Lord

    Is boasting always sinful? Paul tells us that it’s not – not when it’s in our Lord and Saviour! Our passages today Psalm 20 and Romans 3:27-31. Preacher Ian Bayne Sunday 10th December. Recap We are all affected by depravity of man which is tainted by sin. The great conundrum is a sinful condition we…

  • Romans 1-3: Recap

    A recap of Paul’s narrative so far – we are all sinners and fall short. A summary of Romans 1-3 is in the PowerPoint below. Our passage in focus: Romans 1-3, Preacher Ian Bayne, Sunday 3rd December. Resources Questions? Please contact us. Inspired? Come and worship with us on Sundays.

  • Romans 2:12-29 No excuses!

    How can humans who don’t know God’s law be held to God’s standard? In this passage Paul explores how ignorance is no excuse and attempting to deflect blame is futile. Our passages today: 1 Samuel 15:17-23 and Romans 2:12-29. Preacher: Ian Bayne, Sunday 19th November. Recap In Romans 1 there were 29 charges levelled at…