Sermons
Welcome to our online Sermons and Talks at Springfield Church. Please feel free to listen or download any sermon free of charge for your own personal use. Many sermons also have Group notes available to download: just click on the sermon then click on the ‘save pdf’ button.
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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).
God’s greatest gift? The gift of covenant
We are continuing our series on God’s greatest gift. This week Mel explores God’s covenant (solemn promise) to Hagar and Abraham, and helps us to see that despite our setbacks we can be restored through Jesus who mill meet us in our longing or distress.
Gen 15:1-6, Gen 16:1-11,13 NLT.
God’s greatest gift? The gift of creation
At the start of Advent, beginning our new series on God’s greatest gift, Christians talks to us about the world God created, and our role in it, and how God wants to restore us back to a close relationship with Him.
Genesis 2 vs 4-25 NLT
Safeguarding Sunday
Cathy talks with us on this important topic of safeguarding. As we lament over past wrongdoings in society and the wider church we need to ask questions and listen, and look at safeguarding as a missionary opportunity.
1 Corinthians 13.1 NLT, Amplified
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
The power of remembering
Charlie speaks to us today about The power of remembering. We will continue with the Difference course next Sunday.
Charlie encourages us to think beyond our day-to-day priorities and anxieties, and to remember what God has done and to share it with others.
Matthew 16:1-12 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 ?
Difference – Navigating Disagreement
Kitty continues with our new course, called Difference, and today we are looking at ‘Navigating Disagreement’. With the Spirit’s help we can open our hearts and minds to be curious and to find ways to overcome fear and uncertainty.
Luke 7:36-50 NLT
Difference – Crossing Divides
Nick continues with our new course, called Difference, and today we are looking at ‘Crossing Divides’. We are invited to recognise the barriers between us and others and prayerfully try out ways to cross the divides.
Acts 11 1-18 NLT