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Sunday Service - Psalm 127 1-5
Ian Tweedie-Smith28 February 2021 13:14
"Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain" (v1a). Ian reminds us that, as we prepare to open up our Church building again, it is timely that we revisit other areas of our lives - our home, our security, our work and our families - areas that we seek to 'build up' by our own efforts. Instead, God wants us to use these areas as opportunities to become more reliant on Him and less dependent on our own -
Sunday Service - Matthew 4 1-11
Judith Wells21 February 2021 17:22
Jesus Is Tested in the Wilderness. We too will be tested as the Devil tempts us to do wrong. The testing will help us to discover the depth of our faithfulness and love for God who promises that he will not let us be tempted beyond our ability to withstand. -
Sunday Service - 1 Corinthians 13 1-13 and 1 John 4 7-12, 19
Ian Tweedie-Smith14 February 2021 15:30
Love is Indispensible; God's Love and Ours. Ian explains how the enormity of God's Love is Demonstrated by sending his Son to die as an atonement for our sins and how God Demands that Christians, enabled by His grace, must accept the challenge to lead a life of Love - guided by the characteristics of Love as Defined in 1 Corinthians. -
Sunday Family Service - Matthew 5 14-16 and Philippians 2 14-16
Liz Martin07 February 2021 18:48
'You are like light for the whole world...You must shine among them like stars lighting up the sky'. We need to let the light and hope that Jesus brings shine through us for others to see. -
Sunday Service - Luke 2 22-40
Ian Tweedie-Smith31 January 2021 14:29
Jesus Presented in the Temple. Like Simeon, we are called to be people who are willing to Wait for, to Walk with and to Welcome Jesus, God's promised Messiah, into our lives. -
Sunday Service - John 3 1-21
Ian Tweedie-Smith24 January 2021 17:13
Jesus teaches Nicodemus. "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." v16. This is the certainty that Jesus offers us in these uncertain times. -
United Service - John 1 43-51
David Perkins17 January 2021 19:30
.. at start of Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Jesus calls Philip and Nathanael. A lesson in Discipleship for christians of all denominations. We are Kingdom people and our calling is to make it easier for others to believe in Jesus. -
Sunday Service - Isaiah 40 21-31
Ian Tweedie-Smith10 January 2021 10:06
Isaiah describes the character of God as one who brings consequence, comfort and care. If we trust and hope in the Lord He will renew our strength and, through times of difficulty, He will grow his character within us, -
Sunday Family Service - Matthew 2 1-12
Judith Wells03 January 2021 18:42
The Magi visit the Messiah. "Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts..." What gifts do I bring to Jesus? -
Sunday United Covenant Service - Galatians 4 4-7, Luke 2 15-21
Christopher Bryan27 December 2020 11:47
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Christmas Morning Service - Luke 2 1-20
Ian Tweedie-Smith25 December 2020 11:47
The Birth of Jesus. Things didn't look great for Mary and Joseph at the birth of Jesus - but the events were exactly as God had promised. The Christmas message reminds us that, even when things seem to be going wrong in the world, God is in control. -
Christmas Midnight service - John 1 1-14
Ian Tweedie-Smith24 December 2020 23:30
The Word became Flesh. Our true identity is in receiving and believing in Jesus. -
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Sunday Service - Mark 1 1-8
Ian Tweedie-Smith13 December 2020 18:24
John the Baptist Prepares the Way. John's behaviour, his life style, humility and worship provide us with a model of how we should prepare for Jesus to become the focus for our lives. -
Sunday Family Service - Isaiah 9 2-7 and John 20 19-29
Judith Wells06 December 2020 11:44
"... and he will be called ... Prince of Peace". Jesus said "Peace be with you". This is God's peace which comes from knowing and trusting in God and recognising that, whatever happens, God is in control. -
Sunday Service - Daniel 7 9-14 ¦ Living in a strange land wk7
Ian Tweedie-Smith29 November 2020 17:12
Daniel's vision reminds us that God, the Ancient of Days, has given Jesus, the Son of Man, all authority, glory and power; his kingdom is everlasting and cannot be destroyed. In this knowledge we can be a People of Hope despite the seemingly powerful 'beasts' of this world. Ian's talk concludes this series on Daniel, 'Living in a strange land'. -
Sunday Service - Lamentations 1 1-3, 18-20 and 3 19-24
Celia Tweedie-Smith22 November 2020 20:00
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Sunday Service - Matthew 25 14-30
Judith Wells15 November 2020 10:55
The Parable of the Bags of Gold. The parable portrays a loving God who generously gives us good gifts .... and a people of God who participate in His kingdom by taking opportunities to use their gifts in love for others. Having trust in a loving God gives us the confidence to take these opportunities. -
Remembrance Service
Ian Tweedie-Smith08 November 2020 12:09
This Remembrance service was part of the Sunday Service on 8th November. -
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Sunday Family Service - Ephesians 1 11-23
Kenny Wickens01 November 2020 17:28
What we can learn from how Paul prays for the Ephesians. Why he prays for them and how he prays. The talk also refers to and makes connection with two other readings which were included in the service - Daniel 7 1-3, 15-18 and Matthew 5 1-12. -
Sunday Family Service - Daniel 7 - for the children!
Kenny Wickens01 November 2020 15:58
Daniel's dream of four beasts - Chapter 7 v 1-3, 15-18. This session starts with the reading followed by the children sharing their own pictures and models of scary monsters. Kenny then shows his pictures of the four monsters in Daniel's dream and the monsters in Max's dream in the book "Where the Wild Things are". See pictures here. Max, in his dream, becomes King of the Monsters. Kenny explained that in Daniel's dream the -
Sunday Service - Matthew 22 1-14
Judith Wells25 October 2020 16:15
The Parable of the Wedding Banquet. God's generous invitation into the Kingdom of heaven is offered to all. We do not need fine clothes to accept this most special invitation but we do need to be prepared with an inner spirituality that is right with God. -
Sunday Service - Daniel 6 ¦ Living in a strange land wk6
Ian Tweedie-Smith18 October 2020 13:56
A Strange Priority - God Honours His Servants. Daniel made God his first priority despite risking death in the Lion's Den -
Sunday Service - Daniel 5 ¦ Living in a strange land wk5
Ian Tweedie-Smith11 October 2020 16:41
A Strange Feast - God Writes the Message. When we are ILL, in body, mind or spirit, we need (I)nformation, but this is not enough. We also need to (L)isten to what we are told and (L)earn to live differently. -
Sunday Family Service - Matthew 20 1-16
Simon Wills04 October 2020 10:58
Parable of the workers in the vineyard. The kingdom of heaven is the greatest gift anyone can receive. None of us deserve it but God, in his great generosity, offers it to us all. -
Sunday Service - Daniel 4 ¦ Living in a strange land wk4
Ian Tweedie-Smith27 September 2020 19:25
A Strange Tree - God Humbles the King because God is KING -
Sunday Family Service - Nehemiah 8 1-12
Liz Martin20 September 2020 19:23
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Sunday Service - Daniel 3 ¦ Living in a strange land wk3
Ian Tweedie-Smith13 September 2020 19:21
A Strange Fire - God Gets the Glory -
Sunday Family Service - Luke 10 25-37
Judith Wells06 September 2020 21:23
The Parable of the Good Samaritan. Whoever is your neighbour in need, it's not someone else's job, it's yours. -
Sunday Service - Daniel 2 ¦ Living in a strange land wk2
Ian Tweedie-Smith30 August 2020 10:32
A Strange Dream - God is Sovereign, Light & Revelation - SLR. By trusting in God's sovereign power, Daniel receives wisdom to interpret Nebuchadnezzar's first dream. We are reminded that our security lies in the God's Sovereignty, Light and Revelation. -
Sunday Service - Daniel 1 ¦ Living in a strange land wk1
Ian Tweedie-Smith23 August 2020 19:23
A Strange Diet - God's Surprising Sovereignty & Daniel's Strong Stand. When the opportunity arose Daniel choose to take a stand, to be different from the society around him and to depend on God. And God showed his sovereignty by intervening and giving Daniel the strength and resources he needed. Our challenge is to be like Daniel, to trust God and be prepared to take a stand when opportunities arise. -
Sunday Service - Matthew 15 21-28
Judith Wells16 August 2020 15:19
The Faith of the Canaanite Woman. With faith, pray persistently for the grace you need but don't deserve - God's grace is freely available for all. -
Sunday Service - Matthew 14 22-33
Archdeacon Christopher Bryan09 August 2020 13:10
Jesus walks on water. Jesus is the Son of God - he can walk on water and he alone can save us. Trust in the Lord always. -
Sunday Family Service - Matthew 14 13-21
David Martin02 August 2020 19:20
Feeding the five thousand. Jesus gave food to the disciples, who then gave it to the people. God is offering us a partnership; he wants to work through us to help those in need. -
Sunday Service - Matthew 13 31-33, 44-52
Ian Tweedie Smith26 July 2020 20:06
Parables of the Mustard Seed, the Yeast, the Hidden Treasure, the Pearl and the Net. Jesus asks his disciples "Have you understood all these things?" We too must seek wisdom and understanding from these parables. -
Sunday Service - Matthew 12 22-37
Kenny Wickens19 July 2020 20:36
Jesus and Beelzebul. Darkness cannot drive out darkness - only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate - only love can do that. -
Sunday Service - Matthew 13 1-9, 18-23
Judith Wells12 July 2020 18:46
The parable of the Sower. "The seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the Word and understands it ... ". Then, such a person can also be a sower and spread the Word to others. -
Sunday United Family Service - Acts 8 26-40
David Perkins05 July 2020 21:57
Philip and the Ethiopian. Philip is obedient to God's calling. By listening to the Ethiopian he is able to provide what he needs and bring him to Christ. -
Sunday Service - Luke 23 32-43 ¦ Life UnLocked Wk5
Ian Tweedie-Smith28 June 2020 14:02
The criminal on the cross responds to Jesus, by acknowledging God and admitting his own sin. His broken relationship with God is restored. How will I respond to Jesus? -
Sunday Service - Luke 19 1-10 ¦ Life UnLocked Wk4
Ian Tweedie-Smith21 June 2020 20:14
Zacchaeus the Tax Collector. Jesus demonstrates his 'mission' - he came to seek and to save the lost. -
Sunday Service - Luke 15 1-32 ¦ Life UnLocked Wk3
Celia Tweedie-Smith14 June 2020 10:27
Parables of the lost sheep, coin and son. God cares for us so much that he seeks us out when we are 'lost' and rejoices when we are 'found'. -
Sunday Family Service - Luke 12 13-21 ¦ Life UnLocked Wk2
Judith Wells07 June 2020 21:51
The parable of the Rich Fool - a man who stored up wealth for himself but was not Rich towards God. -
Sunday Service - Luke 5 1-11 ¦ Life UnLocked Wk1
Ian Tweedie-Smith31 May 2020 22:31
Simon, James and John leave everything and follow Jesus. What should come first in our lives? -
Sunday Service - Luke 24 36-53
Ian Tweedie-Smith24 May 2020 19:49
Jesus appears to his disciples before his Ascension. He opens their minds to understand - and so to be Convinced and Compelled. -
Sunday Service - John 14 1-10
David Martin17 May 2020 19:30
My Father's house has many rooms … I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. -
Sunday Family Service - John 10 11-16
Simon Wills03 May 2020 22:07
The Good Shepherd. "I know my sheep and my sheep know me" -
Sunday Service - Luke 24 13-35
Ian Tweedie-Smith26 April 2020 10:30
On the Road to Emmaus. Look again, Invite God in, be Transformed - be LIT up -
Sunday Service - John 20 19-31
Judith Wells19 April 2020 22:54
Jesus appears to his Disciples. Managing Doubt. -
Digging Deeper into Matthew 26-28
Gaining a deeper understanding of Matthew with Ian Tweedie-Smith. Click on the title for session notes.Digging Deeper into Matthew 26-28
Ian Tweedie-Smith19 April 2020 20:00
Gaining a deeper understanding of Matthew with Ian Tweedie-Smith. Click on the title for session notes. -
Sunday Service - Matthew 28 1-10
Ian Tweedie-Smith12 April 2020 10:30
The Empty Tomb. Hope in the Lord -
Sunday Service - John 11 1-44
Ian Tweedie-Smith29 March 2020 22:27
The Raising of Lazarus. "I am the Resurrection and the Life" -
Sunday Service - Colossians 3 12-17
Ian Tweedie-Smith22 March 2020 22:20
Paul describes the Characteristics of living like Christ