This Autumn’s mid-week bible studies will be looking at the Gospel of John. This will also be the focus of the Sunday sermons so it would be great if you could come along to as much as possible and gain an in depth understanding of Jesus through the writing of a man who walked with him.
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Autumn Sunday Programme
During the Autumn we will spend most of our time in the Gospel of John looking at his account of Jesus. We will also have a 3 week series on the old testament prophet Haggai.
Summer Sermon Series
During the summer Bill Winthrop is going to be preaching a series on 1 Thessalonians, called “The Gospel in Action”, while Ian and his Family are away.
Bill is a minister from Sydney who has taken early retirement. Bill and his wife Fran are Brits who went to Australia to work. Bill was an accountant with United Biscuits when became a Christian in his mid forties. He went into full time Christian work, because Jesus had made such a big difference in his life.
Week 1
Date 19-Jul
Sermon Passage 1 Thes 1:1-3
Sermon Title The gospel at work
Other Reading Acts 17:1-10a
Week 2
Date 26-Jul
Sermon Passage 1 Thes 1:1-10
Sermon Title Being sure of your faith.
Other Reading Matthew 7:13-23
Week 3
Date 2-Aug
Sermon Passage 1 Thes 2:1-13
Sermon Title Whose gospel is it?
Other Reading Mark 11:12-26
Week 4
Date 9-Aug
Sermon Passage 1 Thes 2:13-3:13
Sermon Title The gospel in a hostile world
Other Reading John 15:18-6:4
Week 5
Date 16-Aug
Sermon Passage 1 Thes 4:1-12
Sermon Title Is holiness out dated?
Other Reading Mark 10:17-27
Week 6
Date 23-Aug
Sermon Passage 1 Thes 4:13-5:11
Sermon Title Understanding the future
Other Reading Matt 24:1-31 and Is 65:17-25
Week 7
Date 30-Aug
Sermon Passage 1 Thes 5:12-28
Sermon Title Getting your attitude in shape.
Other Reading Matthew 5:1-12
Summer Home Group Programme
This term we will be looking at the Gospel of Mark.
Groups run on Wednesdays from 8pm to 9:30pm. Contact Ian Gilmour for more information.
Spring Home Group Programme 2015
Wondering what to do during these cold, dark evenings? Well get stuck into a Home Group this term where you’re sure to receive a warm welcome.
This term we will be discussing the old testament hero Daniel.
Groups run on Wednesdays from 8pm to 9:30pm. Contact Ian Gilmour for more information.
Spring Sunday Sermon Programme
This term we will spend several weeks going through the encouraging book of Galatians, where we hope to increase our faith in God and his word.
We will then look at Mark during lent, and focus on Jesus incredible rescue plan as we build up to Easter.
Autumn Sunday Sermon Programme
This term we will be looking at Exodus and learning about how God relates to his people both then and now,
We will hear about the Holy Spirit from Romans 8,
And we will look at the start of the Gospel of John in our build up to Christmas.
Autumn Sunday Sermon Programme
Autumn Home Group Program 2014
This Autumn term we are going to be looking at different parts off the bible to see what God has to say about Work.
We will see how to approach work from God’s point of view as we go thropugh it’s studies thinking about why work can be both fulfilling and frustrating. Whether you are in or out of work, just come out of education or retiered, these studies will both excited you about and challenge you with God’s perspective of working in his world.
If you’re not already in a Home Group we would love you to join one for Prayer, Care and Bible Study. Please get in touch.
…or Download/Listen to Biographies
As we’ve studied Hebrews 11 on a Sunday, among other things, we’ve been moved and inspired by Biblical examples of faith as they’ve pointed beyond themselves to Jesus – “the pioneer and perfecter of faith” (12v2). Therefore, this summer why not download a Christian biography or two to listen to, to see more examples of how God has worked in and through regular people for his glory?
Below are two trustworthy* sites with many biographies all available for free download:
*Please note that we have not listened to all of the talks on these sites and therefore cannot vouch for all of them. The Holy Redeemer takes no responsibility for content on other sites.
Recommended Biographies for your summer
As we’ve studied Hebrews 11 on a Sunday, among other things, we’ve been moved and inspired by Biblical examples of faith as they’ve pointed beyond themselves to Jesus – “the pioneer and perfecter of faith” (12v2). Therefore, this summer why not pick up a Christian biography or two, to see more examples of how God has worked in and through regular people for his glory?
Here are book recommendations from the staff team (click on any title to go to 10ofthose.com to make a purchase):
On My Way to Heaven, Mark Ashton, £2.99
Mark talks frankly and movingly about facing death with Christ as he experiences terminal cancer. Very good to give away to friends and neighbours. Length: very short.
Amazing Grace in the Life of William Wilberforce, John Piper, £3.94
Read how Wilberforce was driven by the gospel to bring out the end of the slave trade and great changes in the moral life of Great Britain. Length: short.
Shining Like Stars, Lindsay Brown, £5.99
A heart-warming look at the spread of the gospel amongst and by students around the world. Length: medium.
A Fistful Of Heroes, John Pollock, £7.19
28 short inspiring biographies of Christians from the 16th to 19th Centuries. Length: medium.
Secret Believers, Brother Andrew, £7.55
Written as a novel but based on true stories, a fascinating insight into life of Christians who have converted from a Muslim background. Length: medium.
Run Baby Run, Nicky Cruz, £7.55
The compelling testimony of the work of Christ in saving a former New York street gang leader. Length: medium
Out of the Black Shadows, Stephen Lungu with Anne Coomes, £7.55
The wonderful story of a troubled and violent young man in Zimbabwe who was converted when he went to fire bomb an event in town with a travelling evangelist. Length: medium.
Foxe’s Book of Martyrs, John Foxe, £7.64
Stories from the 1st to 16th Century of Christians who have been called to make the ultimate sacrifice for Christ. Length: medium.
The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert, Rosaria Champagne Butterfield, £8.54
Read about the dramatic conversion of a well-off English professor. Length: medium.
The Unquenchable Flame, Michael Reeves, £7.89
Not strictly a biography, however, a brilliant read. Mike takes us through a brief look at the Reformation – what happened and why it matters. Length: medium.