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  • The Uniqueness, Supremacy And Sufficiency Of Christ

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Aug 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,805 views

    Christians in Colossae were losing sight of the supremacy of Christ as they listened to popular world opinion. Paul’s letter restores their confidence, and ours.

    2.8.09 THE UNIQUENESS, SUPREMACY AND SUFFICIENCY OF CHRIST Colossians 1:15-23 INTRO Have you ever considered how much an adventure is the Christian life? It could be likened in some ways to a good marriage. Whereas once we were on our own, after making covenant vows we begin a life together ...read more

  • Sin Always Leads To A Breakdown In Relationships Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Feb 1, 2009
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     | 5,047 views

    The sin of Adam and Eve was to cease to trust God and to choose not to love him, which inevitably led to a breakdown of the relationship.

    18.1.09 INTRO Computer virus analogy: Story this week – Trojan virus. Had to deal with it. The worm – infects everything Best cure is a reformat = wipe clean and start again POINT A very good comparison to the origin and the effects of sin. One of the most damaging computer viruses written was ...read more

  • Paul's Understanding Of This Age And The Age To Come Acts 22:1-21 Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on May 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,682 views

    Paul’ dramatic converstion forced him to re-interpret the cross in the light of the resurrection and assess what it meant as the age to come began to dawn.

    PAUL – MINISTERING BETWEEN THE AGES - Acts 22:1-21 INTRO This week the BBC strung together a series of clips in which politicians, bankers and other public figures had given public apologies over things they had got wrong. And the background music was Elton John’s ‘Sorry seems to be the hardest ...read more

  • The Blessing That Comes From Belonging To Christ Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jan 26, 2010
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     | 7,324 views

    Remembering and reflecting on what God has done for us in Christ leads to rejoicing for those who now belong to Christ.

    24.1.10 THE BLESSING THAT COMES FROM BELONGING TO CHRIST EPHESIANS 2:11-22 OPENING PRAYER Lord we are assembled here as your holy temple, the family of God, a gathered congregation as an army of the Lord -- And as soldiers of Christ we want to be equipped by you today to win victories in battle ...read more

  • The Church As God Intended - Unity In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,612 views

    Church unity is very high on God's agenda. According to God's word we have it! It is to be maintained not created. But how? And what does it look like?

    THE CHURCH AS GOD INTENDED - Unity in the Spirit Ephesians 4:1-16 INTRO Paul's letter to the Church at Ephesus is a fantastic read. We have already spent some time in it during the month of January this year in which we gave some thought to the astonishing implications of what it means to be ...read more

  • True Worship And The Triumphal Entry Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 29, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,628 views

    The shouts of ’Hosanna!’ at the triumphal entry were shallow in contrast to the devotion Mary showed to Jesus in anointing him at Bethany the day before.

    TRUE WORSHIP AND THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY John 12:1-19 INTRO From the beginning of this year we have swept through the Scriptures as though we were watching a drama unfold. A few weeks ago we reached the climax in the drama with the arrival of the King. We have looked at some of the teaching of Jesus ...read more

  • How To Evangelize And Enjoy Yourself John 2:1-11

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,576 views

    Sharing the Good News about Jesus could never be easier and more enjoyable for anyone. Why did no-one see this before. A sermon based on Rick Richardson’s ideas described in his book Reimagining Evangelism.

    21.9.08 HOW TO EVANGELIZE AND ENJOY YOURSELF John 2:1-11 INTRO Girl down drain recued. Remarkable story: The father of a little girl sucked 150ft (46m) along an underground drain has told how she had stopped breathing when he pulled her from the River Wear. Leona Baxter, three, was playing in a ...read more

  • The Dawning Of The Kingdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,503 views

    A sermon describing the events for Israel in the 400 years between the Old Testament and New Testament and how this shaped their understanding of the meaning of the Kingdom of God.

    8.2.09 THE DAWNING OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD Matt 3:1-12 INTRO Less than a month ago the new president if the United States, Barack Obama took office. What has been the verdict so far? The general opinion is ‘so far so good’. In such a short space of time he has planned the closure of the Guantanamo ...read more

  • Your Kingdom Come Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Feb 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,498 views

    Jesus described the coming kingdom of God through the windows of the parables. This sermon unpacks something of the meaning to the people then and to us now.

    22.2.09 YOUR KINGDOM COME – Luke 8:4-14 INTRO News headlines today – THE TIMES 22nd February 2009 PARENTS TOLD: AVOID MORALITY IN SEX LESSONS PARENTS should avoid trying to convince their teenage children of the difference between right and wrong when talking to them about sex, a new government ...read more

  • What It Means To Do Justice Love Mercy And Walk Humbly With God

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jun 27, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 30,486 views

    A great way to begin a new year is to remember who we are in Christ as children of the Father and to recommit ourselves to living a Holy Spirit filled life.

    2.1.11 INTRO It's 2011 and we all have to get used to writing 2011 instead of 2010 -- whether on a cheque or letter. It's easy to forget. POINT It doesn't matter if we forget to do some things, but other memories are more important -- particularly remembering who we are. STORY It's a common ...read more

  • Pastors And Teachers Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jul 3, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,947 views

    The role of a pastor/teacher is much more than that of a carer. Psalm 23 illustrates to us from the Good Shepherd what is involved in this ministry that is intended to lead others to maturity in Christ.

    3.7.11 PASTORS AND TEACHERS -- Psalm 23 INTRO Have you ever thought of entering the ministry? Maybe you have. Or maybe you haven't and you wonder how a church pastor spends their time during the week. What is involved: There is a well-worn joke that pastor's work only one day a week. It's about ...read more

  • Handling Anxiety In A Time Of Economic Crisis Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 22, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,151 views

    In times and circumstances when we are tempted to worry Jesus gives us the cure: Stay focused on the Kingdom not the Calamity - Learn the value of contentment.

    22.3.09 HANDLING ANXIETY IN A TIME OF ECONOMIC CRISIS Matthew 6:19-34 INTRO How many of you still buy and read a daily newspaper? Most of us keep up with the news one way or the other – either by listening to the radio or watching television news and in-depth reports. Also, increasing numbers of ...read more

  • The Gift Of The Evangelist Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jul 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,020 views

    In terms of realized eschatology the kingdom has come, the kingdom is coming and the kingdom will co. Ezekiel's vision of the temple is a picture like that of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost and the results that followed.

    12.6.11 THE GIFT OF THE EVANGELIST INTRO Today is Pentecost Sunday -- the day in our Church calendar when we remember not so much the Jewish feast, but what took place on that most memorable of all Jewish Pentecost feasts -- the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. POINT Some of us may associate the ...read more

  • Courage To Confront – Jesus Clears The Temple Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Apr 5, 2009
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     | 5,625 views

    The Gentile Court was the temple access point for Gentiles to learn about Judaism, and since believers are now the spiritual temple, how might Jesus seek to confront us and clear our lives of the clutter that prevents our effective witness?

    5.4.09 COURAGE TO CONFRONT – JESUS CLEANSES THE TEMPLE Mark 11:1-11:19 INTRO When did you last witness blatant wrongdoing and step in to do something about it? • It may have been to do with malpractice in the workplace and you became the whistle-blower. • It could be that you witnessed a dispute ...read more

  • Apprentices To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Sep 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,838 views

    Passion for God, if it is to mean anything at all, must be expressed in action. In Luke 10 we consider how Jesus coached the disciples as a pattern for discipleship today.

    31.8.08 MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS – ELIJAH AND ELISHA 2 Kings 2:1-15 – If you want the power you need the passion INTRO Olympics – The one thing that separates the average from the outstanding is passion. Passion is the driving force that makes people strive to be the best. POINT The very same is ...read more