What does bank holiday mean to you? Days out, traffic, rain I want to take you back in time, first of all in the UK, to the days of an agricultural society. A time when the land was farms and the year was ordered around farming. The day is ordered by sunrise, sunset; the crowing...
Sermon Category: Gospel of Matthew
20th August 2023 – Eating together
A short sermon this week as we shared a meal together remembering God's provision
13th August 2023 – Jesus and the Pharisees
Reading – Matt 16:1-4 Introduction We continue our journey through Matthew’s gospel. This week we have two warnings from Jesus. One is about impatience and the need for a sign. (Verses 1 to 4) And the other is about false teaching. (Verses 5 to 12) Talk about pharisees – what...
30th July 2023 – clean and unclean
What do concepts of 'clean' and 'unclean' mean to us today?
21st May 23 – The Price of Following
In Matthew 14:1-12 we hear of John's devotion to his call and the price of following Jesus.
14th May 23 – Jesus’ true home
In Matthew 13:53-58 we hear of Jesus' visit to Nazareth and the recpetion he received there. Where is his true home?
7th May 23 – Coronation and the Kingdom of God
On the Coronation weekend, Matthew 13:44-46 tells us the nature and value of God's kingdom, and we think about our own priorities.
30th April 23 – The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast
In Matthew 13:31-35 we see how the Kingdom of God grows, and that small things can make a big difference.
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