Sermons on “John”
God’s greatest gift? The gift of a second chance
We are continuing our series on God’s greatest gift. This week in our all-in Christingle service Jules explores how the world seems full of problems, and that God showed His grace by sending His Son to live with us. Jules also talks about what this means for us.
Psalm 95:1-5, Psalm 104:13-15, Mark 14:22-24, John 1:4-5 (NLT)
God’s greatest gift? The gift of God’s self
We are continuing our series on God’s greatest gift. This week Charlie explores The gift of God’s self, and how a personal Christmas gift led to a journey of joy, then disappointment, and ultimately to the greatest gift that could be hoped for.
John and other Gospel readings (The Message).
Difference – Risking Hope
David concludes our course, called Difference, and today we are looking at ‘Risking Hope’. David talks about how Jesus’s way is messy, is radical, and is a choice, and how Jesus is calling us to respond.
John 13:1-17 NLT
Difference – Practising Forgiveness
Mel continues with our new course, called Difference, and today we are looking at ‘Practising Forgiveness’. With the Spirit’s help we can know God’s forgiveness and will be able to practise the principles discussed from today’s Bible passage.
John 21 v 1-19 NLT
What do you learn about Jesus’ heart in the Peter story ?
What makes giving and accepting forgiveness tricky ?
How might the 3 habits help ?
Harvest – Feeding of the Five Thousand
For our Harvest service Charlie talks to us about the Feeding of the Five Thousand, illustrating that everything comes from God’s earth, that Jesus is the bread of life, and challenging us to think about what we fill our soul with.
Matthew 14:13–21, Mark 6:31–44, Luke 9:10–17 and John 6:1–14 (NLT)
Valued – Where everyone can belong
David continues our new series entitled ‘Valued’, today focusing on belonging. David talks about how God can use us to bridge barriers and how we can look beyond our preferences to meet our community’s need for Jesus.
John 4:4-30 NLT
Cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit – Joy
Christian continues our series on ‘Cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit’, focusing on joy. Christian talks about the meaning of true joy, God’s desire for us, and how to experience this joy amidst our daily routine.
John 15 v 5-11 NLT
NOTE: Although no Group notes are available during the Summer period, a brief talk summary is attached, including some helpful questions for us to consider.
Cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit – Goodness
Our guest speaker, Lucy, from RUSH, Kenya, continues our series on ‘Cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit’, focusing on goodness. Lucy asks us to recocognise, reflect and receive, as we stay rooted in Him.
John 10 v 11-18 NIV
NOTE: Although no Group notes are available during the Summer period, a brief talk summary is attached, including some helpful questions for us to consider.
Cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit – Peace
Nick begins our new series, ‘Cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit’, focusing on peace. Nick contrasts the world’s peace with the Fruit of the Spirit’s peace. How do we cultivate and get it ?
John 14:26-27 NLT
NOTE: Nick has kindly provided a summary of his talk with a suggested reflection.
How is this life? – Doubting your way to life?
We are continuing our “How is this life?” series. David encourages us to be open with our doubts when we talk with God. Doubt can lead us away from or towards Jesus. As we cry out to God and talk & pray with close friends let’s explore how we can find life in Jesus today.
John 20:24-31 NLT