Sermons by “David Atkinson”
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
Thriving with Christ in Trying Times – Waiting to be filled
Our all-in Family service continues with our ‘Thriving with Christ in Trying Times’ series, covering the disciples being filled with the Holy Spirit and what difference this meant for the disciples and the surrounding communities.
Acts 1:4-13, 2:1-47 NLT
Vision Sunday & AGM – Thriving with life?
As we reflect on our last year and look ahead in 2025 David focuses on the kind of community we are becoming, not on the things we are doing.
Are you thirsty for the water the Lord promises us?
2 Peter 1:12, Isaiah 58:6-12 NLT
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
Easter Sunday: How is this life?
After our Journey to Jerusalem series taking us through to Good Friday, and into holy Saturday, David now talks to us on Easter Sunday.
What a transformation from the deep sorrow of the crucifixion to abundant life on Easter Sunday. We can invite Jesus into our time of struggle, or pain, and be open to God revealing Himself to bring forgiveness and hope.
Luke 23:44-49 NLT
Journey to Jerusalem – Counting the cost
David continues with our Lent series, talking about living God’s way, involving costly choices when the world focuses on self reliance and self dependence. Will we do it my way or Thy way ?
Luke 14:25-33 NLT