Sermons by “David Atkinson”

A Courageous start – ‘It takes courage’
David continues our series on courage and encourages us to wait, believe and act as we discern where God is calling us to get ready and be prepared for action.
Luke 2:21-38 NLT

Advent – Can you believe it?
David speaks to us about whether Jesus breaking into the world is fake news or good news, and encourages each of us to pray and read the Bible, asking God to reveal Himself and meet with us.
John 8:12
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Advent – Mary’s Magnificent News
David speaks to us about how we can rely on the eyewitness accounts of Jesus, then challenges us to ponder on Mary’s song of praise and to prepare ourselves during this Advent season.
Luke 1:1-4 & 35-55 NLT

Creativity – ‘Created to create – Spark your imagination’
David concludes our November series on ‘Creativity’, talking about how God wants to spark our imagination and how we should respond by trusting and serving Him.
Acts 1:1-14 NLT

Compass\on – ‘Teams Sunday – Belonging in the body’
David asks each of us to reflect on our own sense of belonging, and talks about our role in the body of Christ, emphasising that we all have a part to play.
1 Corinthians 12:12-27 NLT

Making Space For Belonging
David talks about what it means to belong to our church community, for everyone to play their part, and to be involved with Christ’s transformative work, as we continue to dig deeper into our vision.
Isaiah 58:6-12
2 Timothy 1:7
Psalm 103:13
Colossians 1:15-16
1 Corinthians 3:7

Making Space For Courage
David is speaking about three ways we can demonstrate courage in our community as we practise God’s presence and continue to dig deeper into our vision.
Luke 10:1-20 NLT

Abundant Life – People of God’s presence
David continues with our Abundant Life series, and talks about what it means for us to be a temple of God’s presence.
1 Peter 2:1–10

Vision Sunday & AGM Recap
David talks to us about our refreshed vision & values for the next season for Springfield.
Isaiah 58:11
I Corinthians 3:7

How is this love ? Love looks like a party invitation
David talks to us about how God’s love looks like a party invitaion, and challenges us to consider our response.
Luke 14:12-24