Sermons by “David Atkinson”
Wisdom in the Wilderness 2: Hunger for holiness
We are continuing our series, Wisdom in the Wilderness. David talks about exploring the wilderness and finding freedom in holiness through Christ’s forgiveness, with a practical application for us all.
Matthew 18:2-9, Genesis 4:2-7 (NLT)
Ash Wednesday – Wisdom in the Wilderness 1: Pursuit of Prayer
The first in our new series, Wisdom in the Wilderness. David talks about what the wilderness might look like for us today, and how we can grow closer to God.
Colossians 4:2, Matthew 4:1-11 (NLT)
Finding hope: In lament
This is the first in our new Finding Hope series. David talks about the scriptural basis for lament and how crying out to God helps us on the journey to hope.
Psalm 13:1-6 (NLT)
God’s greatest gift? The gift of Jesus Christ
We are continuing our series on God’s greatest gift. This week in our Christmas Day service David talks about how Jesus redefined greatness, and our invitation is to make space for Jesus.
Luke 1:26-33, Matthew 18:1, 4, John 3:16a (NLT)
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 – God’s call
David introduces us to our new course, called Difference, which we will be exploring over 5 weeks. We are looking at how God can transform relationships in a conflicted world. We are invited to be curious, to be present, and to reimagine.
Matthew 5:5-9 (NLT)
Valued – Vision & Belonging Sunday
David concludes our series entitled ‘Valued’, illustrating how we can show courage, compassion & creativity, and inspires us to learn how God wants to involve each of us.
2 Timothy 1:7
Psalm 103:13
Colossians 1:15-16
(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 – Faithfulness
David concludes our series on ‘Cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit’, focusing on faithfulness. David talks about what true faithfulness looks like, what it is not, and how we need the Spirit to empower us.
Galatians 5:22-23 NLT
Ruth 1:16-18 NLT
NOTE: A brief talk summary is attached, including some helpful questions for us to consider.
Thriving with Christ in Trying Times – Free & Connected
David continues with our ‘Thriving with Christ in Trying Times’ series, talking about our being connected to Christ, and what it means to be fully free as we continue our walk in Jesus.
Colossians 2 v 16-23 NLT