Read the text – Matthew 28:1-20
In this special Easter series, we explore the Death of Jesus Christ, the events that proceeded it and what it means for us as Christians. For Easter Sunday of 2025, Gary Haddon speaks on why we need Jesus as our hope.
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Sermon – You need Easter: Justice (Matthew 27:1-26)
Read the text – Matthew 27:1-26
In this special Easter series, we explore the Death of Jesus Christ, the events that proceeded it and what it means for us as Christians. In this sermon on Justice, Paul Hallam speaks on the unjust trials that led to Jesus’s crucifixion, and how it lead to an ultimate justice for all of humanity, whether we deserved it or not.
Sermon – The Passion of the King: The Truth on Trial (Matthew 26:57-75)
Read the text – Matthew 26:57-75
In this sermon series, we’re going through the events before Jesus’ Crucifixion. In ‘The Truth on Trial’, Dave Swan explores what it takes to stand by the truth, and why we need Jesus when we feel pressured to lie or deny our faith.
Sermon – The Passion of the King: Deserted and delivered (Matthew 26:36-56)
Read the text – Matthew 26:36-56
In this sermon series, we’re going through the events before Jesus’ Crucifixion. In ‘Deserted and Delivered’, we look at his betrayal. Everyone have moments they feel strong, and moments when they are weak. In this sermon by Paul Hallam, we look at the weakness of ourselves, and the strength of Jesus’ character and passion nearing his gruesome end.
Sermon – The Passion of the King: A revealing meal (Matthew 26:17-35)
Read the text – Matthew 26:17-35
In this next sermon of the series, ‘Passion of the King’, Joshua Schroder talks on the famous Last Supper. And through the events of that fateful evening we see how Jesus knew all the troubles he shall face, and the promises he will fulfill.
Sermon – The Passion of the King: Prepared for death (Matthew 26:1-16)
Read the text – Matthew 26:1-16
In this sermon series, ‘Passion of the King’, we analyze Jesus’s passion for his mission, life and death in the final chapters of Matthew. Dave Swan speaks on the preparation of Jesus’s death, and what it means for us to honour his sacrifice ourselves.
Sermon – Christmas: Find Hope (Matthew 1:18-21)
Read the texts – Isaiah 9:2-7; Matthew 1:18-21
In the midst of a disconnection epidemic, God connects with us through the birth of his son at Christmas. In this sermon of our ‘Christmas series’, Ken Noakes shows us the hope we can have because of the birth of Christ. Because Christ’s birth was the opening act of God’s salvation plan for mankind, which culminates at the cross where our sins are finally and completely paid for.
Sermon – Clash of Kingdoms: Be Ready for the Kingdom (Matthew 25)
Jesus’ disciples ask of Jesus: ‘Tell us… what will be the sign of your coming and the end of the age?’ (Mt 24:3). His answer to the first part of the question (his coming) was answered in the rest of Chapter (see last post), the answer to the second part of the question (the end of the age) is found in Matthew 25.
Here are two Bible Talks looking at the whole of Matthew 25. Whilst both start the same way – the content of each looks at the chapter in two parts.
Talk 1 – Matthew 25:1-30. The Parable of the Bridegroom & the 10 Virgins + The Parable of the Master and the 3 Servants.
Read the text – Matthew 25:1-30
Talk 2 – Matthew 25:31-46. The Shepherd King & the Sheep and the Goats.
Read the text – Matthew 25:31-46
What Jesus teaches as recorded in Matthew 25 is not complicated, but it can be very hard to hear. What will the end of the age look like? The answer will involve a division. In these two Bible talks Ken Noakes unpacks this extraordinary chapter – to help us hear what can be very hard to hear.
Sermon – Clash of Kingdoms: Signs of the Kingdom (Matthew 24:1-35)
Read the text – Matthew 24:1-35
This week we look at what Jesus says on what would herald the end of the age. Paul Hallam provides insight on this contentious chapter of the Matthew and gives us a new perspective on what these signs actually mean.
Sermon – Clash of Kingdoms: Warnings from the King (Matthew 23:1-39)
Read the text – Matthew 23:1-39
In this sermon series, ‘Clash of Kingdoms’, our ministers walked through conversations between Jesus and the people of Israel, talking about the coming Kingdom and how it would change our lives. This time, David Swan talks on Jesus’ criticism of the Pharisees, with a somber warning for hypocrites and hope still for Kingdom of God.
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