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Philip Plyming philipplyming@holytrinityclaygate.org.uk No The Mission of God God Comes: As a baby http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_07032010.mp3 Luke 2: 1-7 God Comes: As a baby Christianity Sun, 7 March 2010 09:30:00 +0000 Philip Plyming No Luke 2: 1-7 Luke 2: 1-7 The Birth of Jesus 1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. ( 2 This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to his own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. 00:26:28 sermon, Philip Plyming, Luke, Humility, Dependence, Christianity, Mission of God The Mission of God God Judges: False Leaders http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/david_bracewell_28022010.mp3 Ezekiel 34: 1-10 God Judges: False Leaders Christianity Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:30:00 +0000 David Bracewell No Ezekiel 34:1-10 Ezekiel 34:1-10 1 The word of the LORD came to me: 2 Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy and say to them: 'This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Woe to the shepherds of Israel who only take care of themselves! Should not shepherds take care of the flock? 3 You eat the curds, clothe yourselves with the wool and slaughter the choice animals, but you do not take care of the flock. 4 You have not strengthened the weak or healed the sick or bound up the injured. You have not brought back the strays or searched for the lost. You have ruled them harshly andbrutally. 5 So they were scattered because there was no shepherd, and when they were scattered they became food for all the wild animals. 6 My sheep wandered over all the mountains and on every high hill. They were scattered over the whole earth, and no-one searched or looked for them. 7 'Therefore, you shepherds, hear the word of the LORD: 8 As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign LORD, because my flock lacks a shepherd and so has been plundered and has become food for all the wild animals, and because my shepherds did not search for my flock but cared for themselves rather than for my flock, 9 therefore, O shepherds, hear the word of the LORD: 10 This is what the Sovereign LORD says: I am against the shepherds and will hold them accountable for my flock. I will remove them from tending the flock so that the shepherds can no longer feed themselves. I will rescue my flock from their mouths, and it will no longer be food for them. 00:24:42 sermon, David Bracewell, Ezekiel, Leadership, False Leaders, Christianity, Mission of God The Mission of God God Judges: Pride http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/valerie_bagley_21022010.mp3 Ezekiel 28: 1-10 God Judges: Pride Christianity Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:15:00 +0000 Valerie Bagley No Ezekiel 28: 1-10 Ezekiel 28:1-10 1 A Prophecy Against the King of Tyre. The word of the LORD came to me: 2 Son of man, say to the ruler of Tyre, 'This is what the Sovereign LORD says: 'In the pride of your heart you say, I am a god; I sit on the throne of a god in the heart of the seas. But you are a man and not a god, though you think you are as wise as a 3 Are you wiser than Daniel? Is no secret hidden from you? 4 By your wisdom and understanding you have gained wealth for yourself and amassed gold and silver in your treasuries. 5 By your great skill in trading you have increased your wealth, and because of your wealth your heart has grown proud. 6 'Therefore this is what the Sovereign LORD says: 'Because you think you are wise, as wise as a god, 7 I am going to bring foreigners against you, the most ruthless of nations; they will draw their swords against your beauty and wisdom and pierce your shining splendour. 8 They will bring you down to the pit, and you will die a violent death in the heart of the seas. 9 Will you then say, I am a god, in the presence of those who kill you? You will be but a man, not a god, in the hands of those who slay you. 10 You will die the death of the uncircumcised at the hands of foreigners. I have spoken, declares the Sovereign LORD.' 00:21:15 sermon, Valerie Bagley, Ezekiel, Pride, Christianity, Mission of God The Mission of God God Judges: Injustice http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_14022010.mp3 Jeremiah 22:1-17 God Judges: Injustice Christianity Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:30:00 +0000 Tom Darwent No Jeremiah 22: 1-17 acious upper rooms.' So he makes large windows in it, panels it with cedar and decorates it in red. 15 Does it make you a king to have more and more cedar? Did not your father have food and drink? He did what was right and just, so all went well with him. 16 He defended the cause of the poor and needy, and so all went well. Is that not what it means to know me? declares the LORD. 17 But your eyes and your heart are set only on dishonest gain, on shedding innocent blood and on oppression and extortion. 00:28:16 sermon, Tom darwent, Jeremiah, Injustice, Christianity, Mission of God FAQs Christianity and Politics: should they mix? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/faq_tom_darwent_07022010.mp3 Christianity and Politics: should they mix? Christianity Sun, 7 Feb 2010 20:00:00 +0000 Tom Derwent No Download Notes]]> 00:50:00 sermon, Tom Derwent, Christianity, Politics, Church of England The Mission of God God Judges: Idolatry http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_07022010.mp3 Jeremiah 10:1-16 God Judges: Idolatry Christianity Sun, 7 Feb 2010 09:30:00 +0000 Philip Plyming No Jeremiah 10: 1-16 , including Israel, the tribe of his inheritance— the LORD Almighty is his name. 00:32:20 sermon, Philip Plming, Jeremiah, Idolatry, Christianity, Mission of God The Mission of God God Reigns: A Covenanted People http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_31012010.mp3 Deuteronomy 30: 11-20 God Reigns: A Covenanted People Christianity Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:30:00 +0000 Tom Darwent No Deuteronomy 30: 11-20 Deuteronomy 30:11-20 11 Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach. 12 It is not up in heaven, so that you have to ask, Who will ascend into heaven to get it and proclaim it to us so that we may obey it? 13 Nor is it beyond the sea, so that you have to ask, Who will cross the sea to get it and proclaim it to us so that we may obey it? 14 No, the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart so that you may obey it. 15 See, I set before you today life and prosperity, death and destruction. 16 For I command you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws; then you will live and increase, and the LORD your God will bless you in the land you are entering to possess. 17 But if your heart turns away and you are not obedient, and if you are drawn away to bow down to other gods and worship them, 18 I declare to you this day that you will certainly be destroyed. You will not live long in the land you are crossing the Jordan to enter and possess. 19 This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live 20 and that you may love the LORD your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the LORD is your life, and he will give you many years in the land he swore to give to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. 00:23:33 sermon, Tom Darwent, Deuteronomy, Covenant, Christianity, Mission of God The Mission of God God Reigns: An Obedient People http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/drew_waller_2412010.mp3 Deuteronomy 5: 1-21 God Reigns: An Obedient People Christianity Sun, 24 Jan 2010 6:30:00 +0000 Drew Waller No Deuteronomy 5: 1-21 long and that it may go well with you in the land the LORD your God is giving you. 17 You shall not murder. 18 You shall not commit adultery. 19 You shall not steal. 20 You shall not give false testimony against your neighbour. 21 You shall not covet your neighbour's wife. You shall not set your desire on your neighbour's house or land, his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbour. 00:35:12 sermon,Drew Waller, Deuteronomy, Obedience, Christianity, Mission of God The Mission of God God Reigns: A Thankful People http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_17012010.mp3 Deuteronomy 16: 1-17 God Reigns: A Thankful People Christianity Sun, 17 Jan 2010 9:30:00 +0000 Philip Plyming No Deuteronomy 16: 1-17 d the Levites, the aliens, the fatherless and the widows who live in your towns. 15 For seven days celebrate the Feast to the LORD your God at the place the LORD will choose. For the LORD your God will bless you in all your harvest and in all the work of your hands, and your joy will be complete. 16 Three times a year all your men must appear before the LORD your God at the place he will choose: at the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks and the Feast of Tabernacles. No man should appear before the LORD empty-handed: 17 Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the LORD your God has blessed you. 00:26:34 sermon,Philip Plyming, Deuteronomy, Thankfulness, Christianity, Mission of God Homegroups Small groups launch http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_13012010.mp3 Deuteronomy 4: 32-40 Small groups launch Christianity Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:00:00 +0000 Philip Plyming No Deuteronomy 4: 32-40 Deuteronomy 4:32-40 The LORD Is God 32 Ask now about the former days, long before your time, from the day God created man on the earth; ask from one end of the heavens to the other. Has anything so great as this ever happened, or has anything like it ever been heard of? 33 Has any other people heard the voice of God speaking out of fire, as you have, and lived? 34 Has any god ever tried to take for himself one nation out of another nation, by testings, by miraculous signs and wonders, by war, by a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, or by great and awesome deeds, like all the things the LORD your God did for you in Egypt before your very eyes? 35 You were shown these things so that you might know that the LORD is God; besides him there is no other. 36 From heaven he made you hear his voice to discipline you. On earth he showed you his great fire, and you heard his words from out of the fire. 37 Because he loved your forefathers and chose their descendants after them, he brought you out of Egypt by his Presence and his great strength, 38 to drive out before you nations greater and stronger than you and to bring you into their land to give it to you for your inheritance, as it is today. 39 Acknowledge and take to heart this day that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below. There is no other. 40 Keep his decrees and commands, which I am giving you today, so that it may go well with you and your children after you and that you may live long in the land the LORD your God gives you for all time. 00:28:52 Homegroups,Philip Plyming, Deuteronomy, Spring term, Christianity, Mission of God The Mission of God God Reigns: A United People http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/vision_10012010.mp3 Deuteronomy 4: 32-40 God Reigns: A United People Christianity Sun, 10 Jan 2010 9:30:00 +0000 Philip Plyming No Deuteronomy 4: 32-40 Deuteronomy 4:32-40 The LORD Is God 32 Ask now about the former days, long before your time, from the day God created man on the earth; ask from one end of the heavens to the other. Has anything so great as this ever happened, or has anything like it ever been heard of? 33 Has any other people heard the voice of God speaking out of fire, as you have, and lived? 34 Has any god ever tried to take for himself one nation out of another nation, by testings, by miraculous signs and wonders, by war, by a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, or by great and awesome deeds, like all the things the LORD your God did for you in Egypt before your very eyes? 35 You were shown these things so that you might know that the LORD is God; besides him there is no other. 36 From heaven he made you hear his voice to discipline you. On earth he showed you his great fire, and you heard his words from out of the fire. 37 Because he loved your forefathers and chose their descendants after them, he brought you out of Egypt by his Presence and his great strength, 38 to drive out before you nations greater and stronger than you and to bring you into their land to give it to you for your inheritance, as it is today. 39 Acknowledge and take to heart this day that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below. There is no other. 40 Keep his decrees and commands, which I am giving you today, so that it may go well with you and your children after you and that you may live long in the land the LORD your God gives you for all time. 00:31:43 sermon,Philip Plyming, Deuteronomy, Vision 2010, Christianity, Mission of God Love HTC Verse For The Year http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_03012010.mp3 1 John 4: 7-21 He First Loved Us Christianity Sun, 3 Jan 2010 09:30:00 +0000 Tom Darwent No 1 John 4: 7-21 1 John 4:7-21 7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 11 Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12 No-one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. 13 We know that we live in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Saviour of the world. 15 If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God. 16 And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. 17 In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him. 18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 19 We love because he first loved us. 20 If anyone says, I love God, yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen. 21 And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother. 00:32:20 sermon, Tom Darwent, 1 John, Love, Christianity Christmas Carol Service Sermon http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_20122009.mp3 John 1: 1-14 The Word Becomes Flesh Christianity Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:30:00 +0000 Philip Plyming No John 1:1-14 John 1:1-14 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it. 6 There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. 8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. 9 The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognise him. 11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12 Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— 13 children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God. 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. 00:14:17 sermon, Philip Plyming, John, Jesus, The Word, Christianity, Light Promises Fulfilled Real Presence http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/drew_waller_13122009.mp3 Matthew 1: 18-25 Real Presence Christianity Sun, 13 Dec 2009 9:30:00 +0000 Drew Waller No Matthew 1:18-25 Matthew 1:18-25 18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about [a]: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. 20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, [b] because he will save his people from their sins." 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23 "The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel" [c] (which means "God with us"). 24 When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. 25 But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus. 00:20:15 sermon, Drew Waller, Matthew, Jesus, Virgin Birth, Christianity, Presence of God Promises Fulfilled Christmas Through Matthew's Eyes http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_06122009.mp3 Matthew 1: 1-17 Christmas Through Matthew's Eyes Christianity Sun, 6 Dec 2009 9:30:00 +0000 Tom Darwent No Matthew 1:1-17 Matthew 1:1-17 1 A record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ the son of David, the son of Abraham: 2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, 3 Judah the father of Perez and Zerah, whose mother was Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, Hezron the father of Ram, 4 Ram the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, Nahshon the father of Salmon, 5 Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed, whose mother was Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, 6 and Jesse the father of King David. David was the father of Solomon, whose mother had been Uriah's wife, 7 Solomon the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, Abijah the father of Asa, 8 Asa the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Jehoram, Jehoram the father of Uzziah, 9 Uzziah the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, Ahaz the father of Hezekiah, 10 Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah, 11 and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon. 12 After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, 13 Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, Eliakim the father of Azor, 14 Azor the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Akim, Akim the father of Eliud, 15 Eliud the father of Eleazar, Eleazar the father of Matthan, Matthan the father of Jacob, 16 and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. 17Thus there were fourteen generations in all from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Christ. 00:21:19 sermon, Tom Darwent, Matthew, Jesus, Geneology, Christianity, Promises of God The Mission of God God saves: A Homeward People http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_29112009.mp3 Exodus 3: 15-17 God Saves: A Homeward People Christianity Sun, 29 Nov 2009 9:30:00 +0000 Philip Plyming No Exodus 3: 15-17 Exodus 3: 15-17 15 God also said to Moses, Say to the Israelites, 'The LORD, the God of your fathers— the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob— has sent me to you.' This is my name for ever, the name by which I am to be remembered from generation to generation. 16 Go, assemble the elders of Israel and say to them, 'The LORD, the God of your fathers— the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob— appeared to me and said: I have watched over you and have seen what has been done to you in Egypt. 17 And I have promised to bring you up out of your misery in Egypt into the land of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites— a land flowing with milk and honey.' 00:22:47 sermon,Philip Plyming, Exodus, Coming Home, Christianity, Mission of God The Mission of God God saves: An Indwelt People http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/john_dunnett_22112009.mp3 Ephesians 2:19-22 God Saves: An Indwelt People Christianity Sun, 22 Nov 2009 9:30:00 +0000 John Dunnett No Ephesians 2:19-22 Ephesians 2:19-22 19 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow-citizens with God's people and members of God's household, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. 21 In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. 22 And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit. 00:26:13 sermon,John Dunnett, Ephesians, Holy Spirit, Christianity, Mission of God FAQs How did the world begin, and how was God involved? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/faqs_15112009.mp3 How did the world begin, and how was God involved? Christianity Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:00:00 +0000 Revd Dr David Wilkinson No 01:15:45 sermon, Revd Dr David Wilkinson, Christianity, Creation, Church of England The Mission of God God saves: A Free People http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/linda_morgan_15112009.mp3 Exodus 6:1-8 God Saves: A Rescued People Christianity Sun, 15 Nov 2009 9:30:00 +0000 Linda Morgan No Exodus 6:1-8 Exodus 6:1-8 Exodus 6 Then the LORD said to Moses, Now you will see what I will do to Pharaoh: Because of my mighty hand he will let them go; because of my mighty hand he will drive them out of his country. 2 God also said to Moses, I am the LORD. 3 I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob as God Almighty, but by my name the LORD I did not make myself known to them. 4 I also established my covenant with them to give them the land of Canaan, where they lived as aliens. 5 Moreover, I have heard the groaning of the Israelites, whom the Egyptians are enslaving, and I have remembered my covenant. 6 Therefore, say to the Israelites: 'I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. I will free you from being slaves to them, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment. 7 I will take you as my own people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who brought you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. 8 And I will bring you to the land I swore with uplifted hand to give to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob. I will give it to you as a possession. I am the LORD.' 16 He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. And he stood up to read. 17 The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Unrolling it, he found the place where it is written: 18The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, 19 to proclaim the year of the Lord's favour. 20Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fastened on him, 21 and he began by saying to them, Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing. 00:20:23 sermon, Linda Morgan, Exodus, Freedom, Christianity, Egypt, Mission, Mission of God The Mission of God God saves: A Rescued People http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/drew_waller_08112009.mp3 Exodus 12: 1-14 God Saves: A Rescued People Christianity Sun, 8 Nov 2009 18:30:00 +0000 Drew Waller No Exodus 12:1-14 Exodus 12:1-14 1 The LORD said to Moses and Aaron in Egypt, 2 This month is to be for you the first month, the first month of your year. 3 Tell the whole community of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each man is to take a lamb for his family, one for each household. 4 If any household is too small for a whole lamb, they must share one with their nearest neighbour, having taken into account the number of people there are. You are to determine the amount of lamb needed in accordance with what each person will eat. 5 The animals you choose must be year-old males without defect, and you may take them from the sheep or the goats. 6 Take care of them until the fourteenth day of the month, when all the people of the community of Israel must slaughter them at twilight. 7 Then they are to take some of the blood and put it on the sides and tops of the door-frames of the houses where they eat the lambs. 8 That same night they are to eat the meat roasted over the fire, along with bitter herbs, and bread made without yeast. 9 Do not eat the meat raw or cooked in water, but roast it over the fire— head, legs and inner parts. 10 Do not leave any of it till morning; if some is left till morning, you must burn it. 11 This is how you are to eat it: with your cloak tucked into your belt, your sandals on your feet and your staff in your hand. Eat it in haste; it is the LORD's Passover. 12 On that same night I will pass through Egypt and strike down every firstborn— both men and animals— and I will bring judgment on all the gods of Egypt. I am the LORD. 13 The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are; and when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No destructive plague will touch you when I strike Egypt. 14 This is a day you are to commemorate; for the generations to come you shall celebrate it as a festival to the LORD— a lasting ordinance. 00:19:06 sermon, Drew Waller, Exodus, Sin, Forgiveness, Christianity, Egypt, Mission, Mission of God The Mission of God God saves: a captive people http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/mike_harle_01112009.mp3 Exodus 1: 1-14 God saves: a captive people Christianity Sun, 1 Nov 2009 09:30:00 +0000 Mike Harle No Exodus 1:1-14 Exodus 1:1-14 1 These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family: 2 Reuben, Simeon, Levi and Judah; 3 Issachar, Zebulun and Benjamin; 4 Dan and Naphtali; Gad and Asher. 5 The descendants of Jacob numbered seventy in all; Joseph was already in Egypt. 6 Now Joseph and all his brothers and all that generation died, 7 but the Israelites were fruitful and multiplied greatly and became exceedingly numerous, so that the land was filled with them. 8 Then a new king, who did not know about Joseph, came to power in Egypt. 9 Look, he said to his people, the Israelites have become much too numerous for us. 10 Come, we must deal shrewdly with them or they will become even more numerous and, if war breaks out, will join our enemies, fight against us and leave the country. 11 So they put slave masters over them to oppress them with forced labour, and they built Pithom and Rameses as store cities for Pharaoh. 12 But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread; so the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites 13 and worked them ruthlessly. 14 They made their lives bitter with hard labour in brick and mortar and with all kinds of work in the fields; in all their hard labour the Egyptians used them ruthlessly. 00:21:42 sermon, Mike Harle, Exodus, Christianity, Egypt, Mission, Mission of God The Mission of God God Calls: A People For Mission http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/valerie_bagley_25102009.mp3 Genesis 22: 15-18 God Calls: A People For Mission Christianity Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:15:00 +0100 Valerie Bagley No Genesis 22:15-18 Genesis 22:15-18 15 The angel of the LORD called to Abraham from heaven a second time 16 and said, I swear by myself, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, 17 I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the cities of their enemies, 18 and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me. 00:22:39 sermon, Valerie Bagley, Genesis, Christianity, Abraham, Mission, Mission of God The Mission of God God Calls: A People For All http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_18102009.mp3 Genesis 18: 16-19 God Calls: A People For All Christianity Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:30:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No Genesis 18:16-19 Genesis 18:16-19 16 When the men got up to leave, they looked down towards Sodom, and Abraham walked along with them to see them on their way. 17 Then the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do? 18 Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and all nations on earth will be blessed through him. 19 For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just, so that the LORD will bring about for Abraham what he has promised him. 00:26:10 sermon, Philip Plyming, Genesis, Christianity, Abraham, Worldwide, Universal, Mission of God The Mission of God God Calls: A People For Himself http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_11102009.mp3 Genesis 17:1-11 God Calls: A People For Himself Christianity Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:30:00 +0100 Tom Darwent No Genesis 17:1-11 Genesis 17:1-11 1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, I am God Almighty; walk before me and be blameless. 2 I will confirm my covenant between me and you and will greatly increase your numbers. 3 Abram fell face down, and God said to him, 4 As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. 5 No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations. 6 I will make you very fruitful; I will make nations of you, and kings will come from you. 7 I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you. 8 The whole land of Canaan, where you are now an alien, I will give as an everlasting possession to you and your descendants after you; and I will be their God. 9 Then God said to Abraham, As for you, you must keep my covenant, you and your descendants after you for the generations to come. 10 This is my covenant with you and your descendants after you, the covenant you are to keep: Every male among you shall be circumcised. 11 You are to undergo circumcision, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and you. 00:23:30 sermon, Tom Darwent, Genesis, Christianity, Abraham, Abram, Responsibility, Mission of God The Mission of God God Calls: A People For Blessing http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_04102009.mp3 Genesis 12:1-3 God Calls: A People For Blessing Christianity Sun, 4 Oct 2009 09:30:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No Genesis 12:1-3 Genesis 12:1-3 1 The LORD had said to Abram, Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you. 2 I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you. 00:27:24 sermon, Philip Plyming, Genesis, Christianity, Abraham, Abram, Blessing, Mission of God The Mission of God God Creates: A fragile world http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/linda_morgan_27092009.mp3 Psalm 104: 10-15/Gen 1:28-31 God creates: a fragile world Christianity Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:15:00 +0100 Linda Morgan No Psalm 104: 10-15/Gen 1:28-31 Psalm 104: 10-15/Gen 1:28-31 10He makes springs pour water into the ravines; it flows between the mountains. 11 They give water to all the beasts of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst. 12 The birds of the air nest by the waters; they sing among the branches. 13 He waters the mountains from his upper chambers; the earth is satisfied by the fruit of his work. 14 He makes grass grow for the cattle, and plants for man to cultivate— bringing forth food from the earth: 15 wine that gladdens the heart of man, oil to make his face shine, and bread that sustains his heart. Genesis: 28 God blessed them and said to them, Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground. 29 Then God said, I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. 30 And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds of the air and all the creatures that move on the ground— everything that has the breath of life in it— I give every green plant for food. And it was so. 31 God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning— the sixth day. 00:22:06 sermon, Linda Morgan, Psalms, Genesis, Christianity, Mission of God The Mission of God God Creates: A fallen world http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_20092009.mp3 Rom 1:21-32/Hosea 4:1-3 God creates: a fallen world Christianity Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:15:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No Rom 1:21-32/Hosea 4:1-3 mourns, and all who live in it waste away; the beasts of the field and the birds of the air and the fish of the sea are dying. 00:26:24 sermon, Philip Plyming, Romans, Hosea, Christianity, Mission of God The Mission of God God Creates: A Good World http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_13092009.mp3 Genesis 1: 1-8 Christianity Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:30:00 +0100 Tom Darwent No Genesis 1:1-8 Genesis 1:1-8 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. 3 And God said, Let there be light, and there was light. 4 God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. 5 God called the light day, and the darkness he called night. And there was evening, and there was morning— the first day. 6 And God said, Let there be an expanse between the waters to separate water from water. 7 So God made the expanse and separated the water under the expanse from the water above it. And it was so. 8 God called the expanse sky. And there was evening, and there was morning— the second day. 00:29:10 sermon, Tom Darwent, Genesis, Christianity, Creation, Mission of God The Mission of God Introduction http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_06092009.mp3 1 Corinthians 3: 6-9 Christianity Sun, 06 Sep 2009 09:30:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No 1 Corinthians 3:6-9 1 Corinthians 3:6-9 6 I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. 7 So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. 8 The man who plants and the man who waters have one purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labour. 9 For we are God's fellow-workers; you are God's field, God's building. 00:26:51 sermon, Philip Plyming, Luke, Corinthians, Christianity, Mission of God The Prodigal God The Celebration http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/andrew_cowie_30082009.mp3 Luke 15: 21-32 - The Celebration Christianity Sun, 30 Aug 2009 09:30:00 +0100 Andrew Cowie No Luke 15:21-32 Luke 15:21-32 21 The son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.' 22 But the father said to his servants, 'Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23 Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate. 24 For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.' So they began to celebrate. 25 Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. 27 'Your brother has come,' he replied, 'and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.' 28 The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him. 29 But he answered his father, 'Look! All these years I've been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours who has squandered your property with prostitutes comes home, you kill the fattened calf for him!' 31 'My son,' the father said, 'you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. 32 But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.' 00:26:41 sermon, Andrew Cowie, Luke, Christianity, Prodigal God The Prodigal God The True Elder Brother http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/valerie_bagley_23082009.mp3 Luke 15: 25-32 - The True Elder Brother Christianity Sun, 23 Aug 2009 09:30:00 +0100 Valerie Bagley No Luke 15:25-32 Luke 15:25-32 25 Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. 27 'Your brother has come,' he replied, 'and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.' 28 The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him. 29 But he answered his father, 'Look! All these years I've been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours who has squandered your property with prostitutes comes home, you kill the fattened calf for him!' 31 'My son,' the father said, 'you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. 32 But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.' 00:19:33 sermon, Valerie Bagley, Luke, Christianity, Prodigal God The Prodigal God The Elder Brother http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_16082009.mp3 Luke 15: 25-32 - The Elder Brother Christianity Sun, 16 Aug 2009 11:15:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No Luke 15:25-32 Luke 15:25-32 25 Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. 27 'Your brother has come,' he replied, 'and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.' 28 The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him. 29 But he answered his father, 'Look! All these years I've been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours who has squandered your property with prostitutes comes home, you kill the fattened calf for him!' 31 'My son,' the father said, 'you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. 32 But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.' 00:19:23 sermon, Philip Plyming, Luke, Christianity, Prodigal God, Forgiveness The Prodigal God The Younger Brother http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/drew_waller_09082009.mp3 Luke 15: 11-24 - The Younger Brother Christianity Sun, 9 Aug 2009 11:15:00 +0100 Drew Waller No Luke 15:11-24 Luke 15:11-24 11 Jesus continued: There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, 'Father, give me my share of the estate.' So he divided his property between them. 13 Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living. 14 After he had spent everything, there was a severe famine in that whole country, and he began to be in need. 15 So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed pigs. 16 He longed to fill his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating, but no-one gave him anything. 17 When he came to his senses, he said, 'How many of my father's hired men have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! 18 I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired men.' 20 So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. 21 The son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.' 22 But the father said to his servants, 'Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23 Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate. 24 For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.' So they began to celebrate. 00:25:44 sermon, Drew Waller, Luke, Christianity, Prodigal God, Forgiveness The Prodigal God The People Around Jesus http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/mike_harle_02082009.mp3 Luke 15: 1-10 - The People Around Jesus Christianity Sun, 2 Aug 2009 11:15:00 +0100 Mike Harle No Luke 15:1-10 Luke 15:1-10 1 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering round to hear him. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, This man welcomes sinners, and eats with them. 3 Then Jesus told them this parable: 4 Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Does he not leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? 5 And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders 6 and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbours together and says, 'Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.' 7 I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent. 8 Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Does she not light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? 9 And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbours together and says, 'Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.' 10 In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. 00:16:54 sermon, Mike Harle, Luke, Christianity, Prodigal God, Sinners Life in the Credit Crunch What Does God Expect of Me? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/valerie_bagley_26072009.mp3 Luke 19: 11-27 - What Does God Expect of Me? Christianity Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:15:00 +0100 Valerie Bagley No Luke 19:11-27 Luke 19:11-27 11 While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear at once. 12 He said: A man of noble birth went to a distant country to have himself appointed king and then to return. 13 So he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas. 'Put this money to work,' he said, 'until I come back.' 14 But his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, 'We don't want this man to be our king.' 15 He was made king, however, and returned home. Then he sent for the servants to whom he had given the money, in order to find out what they had gained with it. 16 The first one came and said, 'Sir, your mina has earned ten more.' 17 'Well done, my good servant!' his master replied. 'Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities.' 18 The second came and said, 'Sir, your mina has earned five more.' 19 His master answered, 'You take charge of five cities.' 20 Then another servant came and said, 'Sir, here is your mina; I have kept it laid away in a piece of cloth. 21 I was afraid of you, because you are a hard man. You take out what you did not put in and reap what you did not sow.' 22 His master replied, 'I will judge you by your own words, you wicked servant! You knew, did you, that I am a hard man, taking out what I did not put in, and reaping what I did not sow? 23 Why then didn't you put my money on deposit, so that when I came back, I could have collected it with interest?' 24 Then he said to those standing by, 'Take his mina away from him and give it to the one who has ten minas.' 25 'Sir,' they said, 'he already has ten!' 26 He replied, 'I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but as for the one who has nothing, even what he has will be taken away. 27 But those enemies of mine who did not want me to be a king over them — bring them here and kill them in front of me.' 00:23:55 sermon, Valerie Bagley, Luke, Christianity, Credit Crunch, Ten Minas Life in the Credit Crunch What's it all about? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_19072009.mp3 Luke 19: 1-10 - What's it all about? Christianity Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:15:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No Luke 19:1-10 Luke 19:1-10 1 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because of the crowd. 4 So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way. 5 When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today. 6 So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly. 7 All the people saw this and began to mutter, He has gone to be the guest of a 'sinner'. 8 But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount. 9 Jesus said to him, Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. 10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost. 00:20:21 sermon, Philip Plyming, Luke, Christianity, Credit Crunch, Zacchaeus Life in the Credit Crunch Can I Be Proud? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/mike_harle_12072009.mp3 Luke 18:9-14 - Can I Be Proud? Christianity Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:30:00 +0100 Mike Harle No Luke 18:9-14 9 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: 10 Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men— robbers, evildoers, adulterers— or even like this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.' 13 But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, 'God, have mercy on me, a sinner.' 14 I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. 00:19:05 sermon, Mike Harle, Luke, Christianity, Credit Crunch, Pride Life in the Credit Crunch How Shrewd Can I Be? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_05072009.mp3 Luke 16:1-15 - How Shrewd Can I Be? Christianity Sun, 5 Jul 2009 09:30:00 +0100 Tom Darwent No Luke 16:1-15 1 Jesus told his disciples: There was a rich man whoe manager was accused of wasting his possessions. 2 So he called him in and asked him, 'What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your management, because you cannot be manager any longer.' 3 The manager said to himself, 'What shall I do now? My master is taking away my job. I'm not strong enough to dig, and I'm ashamed to beg— 4 I know what I'll do so that, when I lose my job here, people will welcome me into their houses.' 5 So he called in each one of his master's debtors. He asked the first, 'How much do you owe my master?' 6 'Eight hundred gallons of olive oil,' he replied. The manager told him, 'Take your bill, sit down quickly, and make it four hundred.' 7 Then he asked the second, 'And how much do you owe?' 'A thousand bushels of wheat,' he replied. He told him, 'Take your bill and make it eight hundred.' 8 The master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the people of the light. 9 I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings. 10 Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. 11 So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? 12 And if you have not been trustworthy with someone else's property, who will give you property of your own? 13 No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money. 14 The Pharisees, who loved money, heard all this and were sneering at Jesus. 15 He said to them, You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of men, but God knows your hearts. What is highly valued among men is detestable in God's sight. 00:30:22 sermon, Tom Darwent, Luke, Christianity, Credit Crunch, Being Shrewd Life in the Credit Crunch How much does it cost? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_28062009.mp3 Luke 14: 25-33 - How much does it cost? Christianity Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:30:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No Luke 14:25-33 Luke 14:25-33 25 Large crowds were travelling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 26 If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters— yes, even his own life— he cannot be my disciple. 27 And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. 28 Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? 29 For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, 30 saying, 'This fellow began to build and was not able to finish.' 31 Or suppose a king is about to go to war against another king. Will he not first sit down and consider whether he is able with ten thousand men to oppose the one coming against him with twenty thousand? 32 If he is not able, he will send a delegation while the other is still a long way off and will ask for terms of peace. 33 In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple. 00:21:33 sermon, Philip Plyming, Luke, Christianity, Credit Crunch, Counting the Cost FAQs Antidisestablishmentarianism, are you for or against? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/FAQs_antidisestablishmentarianism.mp3 Antidisestablishmentarianism, are you for or against? Christianity Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:00:00 +0100 Julian Henderson No 00:49:39 sermon, Julian Henderson, Christianity, Antidisestablishmentarianism, Church of England Life in the Credit Crunch Where can we look forward to? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/valerie_bagley_21062009.mp3 Luke 14: 15-24 - Where can we look forward to? Christianity Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:15:00 +0100 Valerie Bagley No Luke 14:15-24 Luke 14:15-24 The Parable of the Great Banquet 15 When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, Blessed is the man who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God. 16 Jesus replied: A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. 17 At the time of the banquet he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, 'Come, for everything is now ready.' 18 But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said, 'I have just bought a field, and I must go and see it. Please excuse me.' 19 Another said, 'I have just bought five yoke of oxen, and I'm on my way to try them out. Please excuse me.' 20 Still another said, 'I have just got married, so I can't come.' 21 The servant came back and reported this to his master. Then the owner of the house became angry and ordered his servant, 'Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame.' 22 'Sir,' the servant said, 'what you ordered has been done, but there is still room.' 23 Then the master told his servant, 'Go out to the roads and country lanes and make them come in, so that my house will be full. 24 I tell you, not one of those men who were invited will get a taste of my banquet.' 00:23:33 sermon, Valerie Bagley, Luke, Christianity, Credit Crunch Life in the Credit Crunch Where are we heading? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_14062009.mp3 Luke 13: 22-30 - Where are we heading? Christianity Sun, 14 Jun 2009 09:30:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No Luke 13:22-30 Luke 13:22-30 22 Then Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem. 23 Someone asked him, Lord, are only a few people going to be saved? He said to them, 24 Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to. 25 Once the owner of the house gets up and closes the door, you will stand outside knocking and pleading, 'Sir, open the door for us.' But he will answer, 'I don't know you or where you come from.' 26 Then you will say, 'We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.' 27 But he will reply, 'I don't know you or where you come from. Away from me, all you evildoers!' 28 There will be weeping there, and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves thrown out. 29 People will come from east and west and north and south, and will take their places at the feast in the kingdom of God. 30 Indeed there are those who are last who will be first, and first who will be last. 00:29:01 sermon, Philip Plyming, Luke, Christianity, Credit Crunch, Active Christians Life in the Credit Crunch Are we ready for anything? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/gerard_charles_07062009.mp3 Luke 12: 35-48 - Are we ready for anything? Christianity Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:30:00 +0100 Gerard Charles No Luke 12:35-48 Luke 12:35-48 35 Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, 36 like men waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him. 37 It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes. I tell you the truth, he will dress himself to serve, will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them. 38 It will be good for those servants whose master finds them ready, even if he comes in the second or third watch of the night. 39 But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. 40 You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him. 41 Peter asked, Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone? 42 The Lord answered, Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their food allowance at the proper time? 43 It will be good for that servant whom the master finds doing so when he returns. 44 I tell you the truth, he will put him in charge of all his possessions. 45 But suppose the servant says to himself, 'My master is taking a long time in coming,' and he then begins to beat the menservants and maidservants and to eat and drink and get drunk. 46 The master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he is not aware of. He will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unbelievers. 47 That servant who knows his master's will and does not get ready or does not do what his master wants will be beaten with many blows. 48 But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked. 00:22:54 sermon, Gerard Charles, Luke, Christianity, Credit Crunch, Ready Life in the Credit Crunch How do we deal with worry? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_31052009.mp3 Luke 12: 22-34 - How do we deal with worry? Christianity Sun, 31 May 2009 09:30:00 +0100 Tom Darwent No Luke 12:22-34 Luke 12:22-34 22 Then Jesus said to his disciples: Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. 23 Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. 24 Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! 25 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? 26 Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? 27 Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labour or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendour was dressed like one of these. 28 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith! 29 And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. 30 For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. 31 But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well. 32 Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. 34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. 00:23:57 sermon, Tom Darwent, Luke, Christianity, Credit Crunch, Worry Life in the Credit Crunch How much is it all worth? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_24052009.mp3 Luke 12: 13-21 - How much is it all worth? Christianity Sun, 24 May 2009 09:30:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No Luke 12:13-21 Luke 12:13-21 13 Someone in the crowd said to him, Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me. 14 Jesus replied, Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you? 15 Then he said to them, Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions. 16 And he told them this parable: The ground of a certain rich man produced a good crop. 17 He thought to himself, 'What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.' 18 Then he said, 'This is what I'll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. 19 And I'll say to myself, You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry.' 20 But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?' 21 This is how it will be with anyone who stores up things for himself but is not rich towards God. 00:25:39 sermon, Philip Plyming, Luke, Christianity, Credit Crunch, Investments, Possessions Christian FAQs Assisted Dying? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/FAQs_AssistedDying_17052009.mp3 Assisted Dying? Bible study Sun, 17 May 2009 20:00:00 +0100 Rev Dr Philip and Dr Annabelle Plyming No Download Notes]]> 00:50:04 FAQ, Philip Plyming, Bible study, Assisted Dying, Christianity Life in the Credit Crunch What is the most important thing? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/mike_harle_17052009.mp3 Counting Our Blessings Christianity Sun, 17 May 2009 11:15:00 +0100 Mike Harle No Luke 10:38-42 38 But the Pharisee, noticing that Jesus did not first wash before the meal, was surprised. 39 Then the Lord said to him, Now then, you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness. 40 You foolish people! Did not the one who made the outside make the inside also? 41 But give what is inside the dish to the poor, and everything will be clean for you. 42 Woe to you Pharisees, because you give God a tenth of your mint, rue and all other kinds of garden herbs, but you neglect justice and the love of God. You should have practised the latter without leaving the former undone. 00:16:27 sermon, Mike Harle, Luke, Christianity, Credit Crunch, Choices Life in the Credit Crunch What are we angry about? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/linda_morgan_10052009.mp3 Luke 11:37-54 - What are we angry about? Christianity Sun, 10 May 2009 11:15:00 +0100 Linda Morgan No Luke 11:37-54 d you have hindered those who were entering. 53 When Jesus left there, the Pharisees and the teachers of the law began to oppose him fiercely and to besiege him with questions, 54 waiting to catch him in something he might say. 00:22:27 sermon, Linda Morgan, Luke, Christianity, Credit Crunch, Anger, Hypocrisy Life in the Credit Crunch Who do we care about? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_03052009.mp3 Luke 10:25-37 - Who do we care about? Christianity Sun, 03 May 2009 09:30:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No Luke 10:25-37 25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. Teacher, he asked, what must I do to inherit eternal life? 26 What is written in the Law? he replied. How do you read it? 27 He answered: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbour as yourself.' 28 You have answered correctly, Jesus replied. Do this and you will live. 29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, And who is my neighbour? 30 In reply Jesus said: A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half-dead. 31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32 So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he travelled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper. 'Look after him,' he said, 'and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.' 36 Which of these three do you think was a neighbour to the man who fell into the hands of robbers? 37 The expert in the law replied, The one who had mercy on him. Jesus told him, Go and do likewise. 00:25:49 sermon, Philip Plyming, Luke, Christianity, Credit Crunch, Caring, Crisis Easter Witness http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_26042009.mp3 Luke 24:36-49 - Journey Christianity Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:30:00 +0100 Tom Darwent No Luke 24:36-49 36 While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, Peace be with you. 37 They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. 38 He said to them, Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds? 39 Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have. 40 When he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet. 41 And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, Do you have anything here to eat? 42 They gave him a piece of broiled fish, 43 and he took it and ate it in their presence. 44 He said to them, This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms. 45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. 46 He told them, This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high. 00:24:17 sermon, Tom Darwent, Luke, Christianity, Easter, Witness PCC Address Past blessings entail future responsibilities http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_22042009.mp3 Luke 12:48b - Past blessings entail future responsibilities Christianity Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:00:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No Luke 12:48b Luke 12:48b From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked. [For the "Shakespeare play" analogy referred to in the talk, in which we are part of Act 5, see "The New Testament and the People of God" (N.T.Wright), pages 140 - 143.] 00:20:54 PCC, Philip Plyming, Vision update, Christianity, HTC Activities Easter Journey http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_19042009.mp3 Luke 24:13-35 - Journey Christianity Sun, 19 Apr 2009 11:15:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No Luke 24:13-35 r sight. 32 They asked each other, Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us? 33 They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together 34 and saying, It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon. 35 Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognised by them when he broke the bread 00:17:27 sermon, Philip Plyming, Luke, Christianity, Easter Easter Joy http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/drew_waller_05042009.mp3 Luke 24:1-12 - Joy Christianity Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:15:00 +0100 Valerie Bagley No Luke 24:1-12 Luke 24:1-12 1 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. 5 In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, Why do you look for the living among the dead? 6 He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: 7 'The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.' 8 Then they remembered his words. 9 When they came back from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and to all the others. 10 It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the others with them who told this to the apostles. 11 But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense. 12 Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. Bending over, he saw the strips of linen lying by themselves, and he went away, wondering to himself what had happened. 00:24:22 sermon, Drew Waller, Luke, Christianity, Palm Sunday Easter Entry http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/drew_waller_05042009.mp3 Luke 19: 28-44 - Entry Christianity Sun, 5 Apr 2009 09:30:00 +0100 Drew Waller No Luke 19: 28-44 Luke 19: 28-44 28 After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, 30 Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no-one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 31 If anyone asks you, 'Why are you untying it?' tell him, 'The Lord needs it.' 32 Those who were sent ahead went and found it just as he had told them. 33 As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, Why are you untying the colt? 34 They replied, The Lord needs it. 35 They brought it to Jesus, threw their cloaks on the colt and put Jesus on it. 36 As he went along, people spread their cloaks on the road. 37 When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: 38 Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest! 39 Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, Teacher, rebuke your disciples! 40 I tell you, he replied, if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out. 41 As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it 42 and said, If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace— but now it is hidden from your eyes. 43 The days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment against you and encircle you and hem you in on every side. 44 They will dash you to the ground, you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognise the time of God's coming to you. 00:17:53 sermon, Drew Waller, Luke, Christianity, Palm Sunday Christian FAQs An ancient book in a modern world http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/William_Challis_29032009.mp3 An ancient book in a modern world - how does the Bible speak to us today? Bible study Sun, 29 Mar 2009 20:00:00 +0100 William Challis No 00:32:25 FAQ, William Challis, Bible study, Equality in Christ, Historical context, Cultural context, Christianity Philippians The Secret of Contentment http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_29032009.mp3 Philippians 4:10-23 - The Secret of Contentment Christianity Sun, 29 Mar 2009 09:30:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No Philippians 4:10-23 Philippians 4:10-23 10 I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength. 14 Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles. 15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; 16 for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid again and again when I was in need. 17 Not that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for what may be credited to your account. 18 I have received full payment and even more; I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. 19 And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. 20 To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Final Greetings 21 Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send greetings. 22 All the saints send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar's household. 23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. 00:31:59 sermon, Philip Plyming, Philippians, Christianity, Contentment Philippians Peace and Perspective http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/linda_morgan_22032009.mp3 Philippians 4: 2-9 - Peace and Perspective Christianity Sun, 22 Mar 2009 11:15:00 +0000 Linda Morgan No Philippians 4: 2-9 Philippians 4: 2-9 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow-workers, whose names are in the book of life. 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable— if anything is excellent or praiseworthy— think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me— put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. 00:18:11 sermon, Linda Morgan, Philippians, Christianity Philippians Pressing On Towards The Goal http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/richard_lloyd_15032009.mp3 Philippians 3:12-14:1 - Pressing On Towards The Goal Christianity Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:15:00 +0000 Richard Lloyd No Philippians 3:12-4:1 Philippians 3:12-4:1 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead, 14 I press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenwards in Christ Jesus. 15 All of us who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. 16 Only let us live up to what we have already attained. 17 Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you. 18 For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is on earthly things. 20 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Saviour from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body. 4:1 Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends! 00:25:01 sermon, Richard Lloyd, Philippians, Christianity Philippians Where is our confidence http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_08032009.mp3 Philippians 3:1-11 - Where is our confidence Christianity Sun, 08 Mar 2009 09:30:00 +0000 Philip Plyming No Philippians 3:1-11 Philippians 3:1-11 1 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2 Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh. 3 For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh— 4 though I myself have reasons for such confidence. If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee; 6 as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for legalistic righteousness, faultless. 7 But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ— the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith. 10 I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. 00:25:59 sermon, Philip Plyming, Philippians, Christianity Christian FAQs Dawkins and the God Debate http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/linda_morgan_01032009.mp3 Dawkins and the God debate - are science and religion really incompatible? Science and Christianity Sun, 01 March 2009 20:00:00 +0000 Linda Morgan No 00:28:32 FAQ, Linda Morgan, Darwin, Dawkins, Science and Faith, Approaches to Genesis, Christianity Philippians Shining Like A Star http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_01032009.mp3 Philippians 2:12-30 - Shining Like A Star Christianity Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:30:00 +0000 Tom Darwent No Philippians 2:12-30 ve me. 00:24:56 sermon, Tom Darwent, Philippians, Christianity Philippians Unity and Humility http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/bishop_christopher_22022009.mp3 Philippians 2:1-11 - Unity and Humility Christianity Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:15:00 +0000 Bishop Christopher No Philippians 2:1-11 Philippians 2:1-11 1 If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. 4 Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7 but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death— even death on a cross! 9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 00:09:13 sermon, Bishop Christopher, Philippians, Christianity Philippians Steadfastness and Joy http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/valerie_bagley_15022009.mp3 Philippians 1:21-30 - Paul in Chains Christianity Sun, 15 Feb 2009 11:15:00 +0000 Valerie Bagley No Philippians 1:21-30 Philippians 1:21-30 21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22 If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labour for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! 23 I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; 24 but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. 25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, 26 so that through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow on account of me. 27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel 28 without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved — and that by God. 29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him, 30 since you are going through the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have. 00:20:51 sermon, Valerie Bagley, Philippians, Christianity Christian FAQs The Credit Crunch http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/FAQs_jeremy_armitage_08022009.mp3 Philippians 1:1-11 - Partners In The Gospel Christianity Sun, 08 Feb 2009 20:00:00 +0000 Jeremy Armitage No 2 Timothy 3: 1-4 2 Timothy 3: 1-4 1 But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. 2 People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3 without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, 4 treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God. 00:22:14 talk, Jeremy Armitage, Credit Crunch, Banking, Finance, Economy, Christianity Philippians Paul in Chains http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_08022009.mp3 Philippians 1:12 - 20 - Paul in Chains Christianity Sun, 08 Feb 2009 09:30:00 +0000 Philip Plyming No Philippians 1:12 - 20 Philippians 1:12 - 20 12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly. 15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. 16 The latter do so in love, knowing that I am put here for the defence of the gospel. 17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains. 18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, 19 for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. 20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 00:27:05 sermon, Philip Plyming, Philippians, Christianity Philippians Partners In The Gospel http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_01022009.mp3 Philippians 1:1-11 - Partners In The Gospel Christianity Sun, 01 Feb 2009 09:30:00 +0000 Tom Darwent No Philippians 1:1-11 Philippians 1:1-11 1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. 7 It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart; for whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God's grace with me. 8 God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. 9 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ — to the glory and praise of God. 00:30:01 sermon, Tom Darwent, Partners In The Gospel, Philippians, Christianity Giving in Grace Giving in Joy http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_25012009.mp3 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15 - Giving in Joy Christianity Sun, 25 Jan 2009 09:30:00 +0000 Philip Plyming No 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 9 As it is written: He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever. 10Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. 12 This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God's people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. 13 Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, men will praise God for theobedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. 14 And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. 15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! 00:24:31 sermon, Philip Plyming, Giving in Joy, Corinthians, Christianity Giving in Grace Giving in Love http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/andrew_cowie_18012009.mp3 2 Corinthians 8:8-15 - Giving in Love Christianity Sun, 18 Jan 2009 09:30:00 +0000 Andrew Cowie No 2 Corinthians 8:8-15 2 Corinthians 8:8-15 8 I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others. 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich. 10 And here is my advice about what is best for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give but also to have the desire to do so. 11 Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your completion of it, according to your means. 12 For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. 13 Our desire is not that others might be relieved while you are hard pressed, but that there might be equality. 14 At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need. Then there will be equality, 15 as it is written: He who gathered much did not have too much, and he who gathered little did not have too little. 00:05:40 sermon, Andrew Cowie, Giving in Love, Corinthians, Christianity Giving in Grace Giving in Trial http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_11012009.mp3 2 Cor 8: 1-7 - Giving in Trial Christianity Sun, 11 Jan 2009 11:15:00 +0000 Philip Plyming No 2 Corinthians 8: 1-7 2 Corinthians 8: 1-7 1 And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2 Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. 3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints. 5 And they did not do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God's will. 6 So we urged Titus, since he had earlier made a beginning, to bring also to completion this act of grace on your part. 7 But just as you excel in everything— in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us— see that you also excel in this grace of giving 00:14:49 sermon, Philip Plyming, Giving in Grace, Corinthians, Christianity Vision Vision for 2009 http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_brian_vision_11012009.mp3 Vision for 2009 Christianity Sun, 11 Jan 2009 09:30:00 +0000 Philip and Brian No Vision for 2009 00:18:52 sermon, Philip Plyming, Brian Howells, Vision, Christianity Motto I Will Tell of the Kindnesses of the Lord http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_04012009.mp3 Isaiah 63:7-14 - I Will Tell of the Kindnesses of The Lord Christianity Sun, 04 Jan 2009 09:30:00 +0000 Philip Plyming No Isaiah 63:7-14 Isaiah 63:7-14 7 I will tell of the kindnesses of the LORD, the deeds for which he is to be praised, according to all the LORD has done for us— yes, the many good things he has done for the house of Israel, according to his compassion and many kindnesses. 8 He said, Surely they are my people, sons who will not be false to me; and so he became their Saviour. 9 In all their distress he too was distressed, and the angel of his presence saved them. In his love and mercy he redeemed them; he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. 10 Yet they rebelled and grieved his Holy Spirit. So he turned and became their enemy and he himself fought against them. 11Then his people recalled the days of old, the days of Moses and his people— where is he who brought them through the sea, with the shepherd of his flock? Where is he who set his Holy Spirit among them, 12 who sent his glorious arm of power to be at Moses' right hand, who divided the waters before them, to gain for himself everlasting renown, 13 who led them through the depths? Like a horse in open country, they did not stumble; 14 like cattle that go down to the plain, they were given rest by the Spirit of the LORD. This is how you guided your people to make for yourself a glorious name. 00:26:29 sermon, Philip Plyming, I Will Tell of the Kindnesses of The Lord, Isaiah, Christianity Angels Angelic Greetings http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/andrew_cowie_21122008.mp3 Luke 1:26-38 - Angelic Judgement Christianity Sun, 21 Dec 2008 09:30:00 +0000 Andrew Cowie No Luke 1:26-38 Luke 1:26-38 26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, Greetings, you who are highly favoured! The Lord is with you. 29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30 But the angel said to her, Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favour with God. 31 You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob for ever; his kingdom will never end. 34 How will this be, Mary asked the angel, since I am a virgin? 35 The angel answered, The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. 36 Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month. 37 For nothing is impossible with God. 38 I am the Lord's servant, Mary answered. May it be to me as you have said. Then the angel left her. 00:22:05 sermon, Andrew Cowie, Angels,Angelic Greetings, Christianity Angels Angelic Judgement http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/Drew_Waller_14122008.mp3 Luke 1: 5-25 - Angelic Judgement Christianity Sun, 14 Dec 2008 09:30:00 +0000 Drew Waller No Luke 1: 5-25 ondering why he stayed so long in the temple. 22 When he came out, he could not speak to them. They realised he had seen a vision in the temple, for he kept making signs to them but remained unable to speak. 23 When his time of service was completed, he returned home. 24 After this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. 25 The Lord has done this for me, she said. In these days he has shown his favour and taken away my disgrace among the people. 00:17:07 sermon, Drew Waller, Angels,Angelic Judgement, Christianity Living With Purpose What Is The Goal of Life? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_07122008.mp3 Philippians 3:7-14 - What Is The Goal Of Life Christianity Sun, 07 Dec 2008 09:30:00 +0000 Tom Darwent No Philippians 3:7-14 Philippians 3:7-14 7 But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ— the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith. 10 I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead, 14 I press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenwards in Christ Jesus. 00:19:49 talk, Tom Darwent, 40 Days of Purpose,You were made for a mission, Christianity Forty Days of Purpose You were made for a mission http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/fdop_5_30112008.mp3 Romans 10; 8-15 - You were made for a mission Christianity Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:30:00 +0000 Tom Darwent No Romans 10:8-15 Romans 10_8-15 8 But what does it say? The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart, that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming: 9 That if you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. 11 As the Scripture says, Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame. 12 For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile— the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, 13 for, Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. 14 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15 And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news! 00:24:54 talk, Tom Darwent, 40 Days of Purpose,You were made for a mission, Christianity Forty Days of Purpose Evangelism http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_30112008.mp3 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 - Evangelism Christianity Sun, 30 Nov 2008 09:30:00 +0000 Philip Plyming No 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 The Ministry of Reconciliation 11 Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience. 12 We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again, but are giving you an opportunity to take pride in us, so that you can answer those who take pride in what is seen rather than in what is in the heart. 13 If we are out of our mind, it is for the sake of God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you. 14 For Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. 15 And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. 16 So from now on we regard no-one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! 18 All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: 19 that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men's sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. 20 We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God. 21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 00:28:38 Sermon, Philip Plyming, 40 Days of Purpose, Evangelism, Christianity Forty Days of Purpose You were shaped for serving God http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/FDOP5_23112008.mp3 Romans 12:3-8 - You were shaped for serving God Christianity Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:30:00 +0000 Philip Plyming No Romans 12:3-8 Romans 12:3-8 3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. 4 Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5 so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. 6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. 7 If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; 8 if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. 00:22:20 talk, Philip Plyming, 40 Days of Purpose,You were shaped for serving God, Christianity Forty Days of Purpose Ministry http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/valerie_bagley_23112008.mp3 Matthew 20:20-28 - Ministry Christianity Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:30:00 +0000 Valerie Bagley No Matthew 20:20-28 Matthew 20:20-28 20 Then the mother of Zebedee's sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favour of him. 21 What is it you want? he asked. She said, Grant that one of these two sons of mine may sit at your right and the other at your left in your kingdom. 22 You don't know what you are asking, Jesus said to them. Can you drink the cup I am going to drink? We can, they answered. 23 Jesus said to them, You will indeed drink from my cup, but to sit at my right or left is not for me to grant. These places belong to those for whom they have been prepared by my Father. 24 When the ten heard about this, they were indignant with the two brothers. 25 Jesus called them together and said, You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 26 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— 28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. 00:21:14 Sermon, Valerie Bagley, 40 Days of Purpose, Ministry, Christianity Forty Days of Purpose You were created to become like Christ http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/fdop_3_16112008.mp3 Ephesians 4:17-24 - You were created to become like Christ Christianity Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:30:00 +0000 Tom Darwent No Ephesians 4:17-24 Ephesians 4:17-24 17 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. 18 They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. 19 Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, with a continual lust for more. 20 You, however, did not come to know Christ that way. 21 Surely you heard of him and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. 22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. 00:17:48 talk, Tom Darwent, 40 Days of Purpose,You were created to become like Christ, Christianity Forty Days of Purpose Discipleship http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_16112008.mp3 Ephesians 4:1-13 - Discipleship Christianity Sun, 16 Nov 2008 09:30:00 +0000 Philip Plyming No Ephesians 4:1-13 Ephesians 4:1-13 1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit— just as you were called to one hope when you were called— 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. 7 But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. 8 This is why it says: When he ascended on high, he led captives in his train and gave gifts to men. 9 (What does he ascended mean except that he also descended to the lower, earthly regions? 10 He who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.) 11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fulness of Christ. 00:22:29 Sermon, Philip Plyming, 40 Days of Purpose, Discipleship, Christianity Forty Days of Purpose You Were Formed for God's Family http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/fdop_2_09112008.mp3 Romans 12:1-2 - You Were Formed for God's Family Christianity Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:30:00 +0000 Tom Darwent No Romans 12:1-2 Romans 12:9-16 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honour one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with God's people who are in need. Practise hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. 00:26:20 talk, Tom Darwent, 40 Days of Purpose,You Were Formed for God's Family, Christianity Forty Days of Purpose Fellowship http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/andrew_cowie_09112008.mp3 Psalm 51:9-19 - Worship Christianity Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:30:00 +0000 Andrew Cowie No Ephesians 2:11-22 Ephesians 2:11-22 11 Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called uncircumcised by those who call themselves the circumcision (that done in the body by the hands of men)— 12 remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ. 14 For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, 15 by abolishing in his flesh the law with its commandments and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace, 16 and in this one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility. 17 He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. 18 For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. 19 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow-citizens with God's people and members of God's household, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. 21 In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. 22 And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit. 00:13:54 Sermon, Andrew Cowie, 40 Days of Purpose, Fellowship, Christianity Forty Days of Purpose You Were Planned for God's Pleasure http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/fdop_1_02112008.mp3 Romans 12:1-2 - You Were Planned for God's Pleasure Christianity Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:30:00 +0000 Philip Plyming No Romans 12:1-2 Romans 12:1-2 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God— this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is— his good, pleasing and perfect will. 00:22:01 Talk, Philip Plyming, 40 Days of Purpose, You Were Planned for God's Pleasure, Christianity Forty Days of Purpose Worship http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_02112008.mp3 Psalm 51:9-19 - Worship Christianity Sun, 02 Nov 2008 09:30:00 +0000 Tom Darwent No Psalm 51:9-19 Psalm 51:9-19 9 Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquity. 10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. 11 Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. 13 Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will turn back to you. 14 Save me from bloodguilt, O God, the God who saves me, and my tongue will sing of your righteousness. 15 O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise. 16 You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. 17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. 18 In your good pleasure make Zion prosper; build up the walls of Jerusalem. 19 Then there will be righteous sacrifices, whole burnt offerings to delight you; then bulls will be offered on your altar. 00:24:51 Sermon, Tom Darwent, 40 Days of Purpose, Worship, Christianity Forty Days of Purpose Do I Matter? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_26102008.mp3 Psalm 139 - Do I Matter Christianity Sun, 26 Oct 2008 09:30:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No Psalm 139 Psalm 139 1 O LORD, you have searched me and you know me. 2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. 3 You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. 4 Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O LORD. 5 You hem me in— behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me. 6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. 7 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? 8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. 9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, 10 even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast. 11 If I say, Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me, 12 even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you. 13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. 15 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, 16 your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. 17 How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum ofthem! 18 Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. When I awake, I am still with you. 19 If only you would slay the wicked, O God! Away from me, you bloodthirsty men! 20 They speak of you with evil intent; your adversaries misuse your name. 21 Do I not hate those who hate you, O LORD, and abhor those who rise up against you? 22 I have nothing but hatred for them; I count them my enemies. 23 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting 00:22:29 sermon, Philip Plyming, 40 Days of Purpose, Do I Matter?, Christianity Stories of Grace Living By Grace http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_12102008.mp3 Romans 6:1-14 - Living By Grace Christianity Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:30:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No Romans 6:1-14 Romans 6:1-14 1 What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning, so that grace may increase? 2 By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? 3 Or don't you know that all of us who were baptised into Christ Jesus were baptised into his death? 4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. 5 If we have been united with him like this in his death, we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection. 6 For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin 7 because anyone who has died has been freed from sin. 8 Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. 9 For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him. 10 The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God. 11 In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. 12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. 13 Do not offer the parts of your body to sin, as instruments of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God, as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer the parts of your body to him as instruments of righteousness. 14 For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace. 00:20:04 sermon, Philip Plyming, Stories of Grace, Living By Grace, Christianity Stories of Grace Lost Sheep http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/gerald_charles_05102008.mp3 Luke 15:1-7 - Lost Sheep Christianity Sun, 5 Oct 2008 09:30:00 +0100 Gerald Charles No Luke 15:1-7 Luke 15:1-7 1 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering round to hear him. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, This man welcomes sinners, and eats with them. 3 Then Jesus told them this parable: 4 Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Does he not leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? 5 And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders 6 and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbours together and says, 'Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.' 7 I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent. 00:22:31 sermon, Gerald Charles, Stories of Grace, Lost Sheep, Christianity Christian FAQs If God is God, why do we suffer (and what is he doing about it)? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/faqs_28092008.mp3 Christian FAQs - If God is God, why do we suffer (and what is he doing about it)? Christianity Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:00:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No 00:45:44 Frequently Asked Questions, Philip Plyming, Suffering, Christianity Stories of Grace Mary and the Perfume http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_28092008.mp3 John 12:1-8 - Mary and the Perfume Christianity Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:30:00 +0100 Tom Darwent No John 12:1-8 John 12:1-8 1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus' honour. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus' feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. 4 But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected, 5 Why wasn't this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year'swages. 6 He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it. 7 Leave her alone, Jesus replied. It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial. 8 You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me. 00:22:36 sermon, Tom Darwent, Stories of Grace, Mary and the Perfume, Christianity Stories of Grace The Labourers in the Vineyard http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/drew_waller_21092008.mp3 Matthew 20:1-16 - The Labourers in the Vineyard Christianity Sun, 21 Sep 2008 18:30:00 +0100 Drew Waller No Matthew 20:1-16 Matthew 20:1-16 1 For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire men to work in his vineyard. 2 He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard. 3 About the third hour he went out and saw others standing in the market-place doing nothing. 4 He told them, 'You also go and work in my vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.' 5 So they went. He went out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour and did the same thing. 6 About the eleventh hour he went out and found still others standing around. He asked them, 'Why have you been standing here all day long doing nothing?' 7 'Because no-one has hired us,' they answered. He said to them, 'You also go and work in my vineyard.' 8 When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, 'Call the workers and pay them their wages, beginning with the last ones hired and going on to the first.' 9 The workers who were hired about the eleventh hour came and each received a denarius. 10 So when those came who were hired first, they expected to receive more. But each one of them also received a denarius. 11 When they received it, they began to grumble against the landowner. 12 'These men who were hired last worked only one hour,' they said, 'and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the work and the heat of the day.' 13 But he answered one of them, 'Friend, I am not being unfair to you. Didn't you agree to work for a denarius? 14 Take your pay and go. I want to give the man who was hired last the same as I gave you. 15 Don't I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Or are you envious because I am generous?' 16 So the last will be first, and the first will be last. 00:22:33 sermon, Drew Waller, Stories of Grace, Labourers in the Vineyard, Christianity Stories of Grace Mephibosheth http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_14092008.mp3 2 Samuel 9:1-13 - Mephibosheth http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_14092008.mp3 Christianity Sun, 14 Sep 2008 09:30:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No 2 Samuel 9:1-13 2 Samuel 9:1-13 1 David asked, Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan's sake? 2 Now there was a servant of Saul's household named Ziba. They called him to appear before David, and the king said to him, Are you Ziba? Your servant, he replied. 3 The king asked, Is there no-one still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show God's kindness? Ziba answered the king, There is still a son of Jonathan; he is crippled in both feet. 4 Where is he? the king asked. Ziba answered, He is at the house of Makir son of Ammiel in Lo Debar. 5 So King David had him brought from Lo Debar, from the house of Makir son of Ammiel. 6 When Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came to David, he bowed down to pay him honour. David said, Mephibosheth! Your servant, he replied. 7 Don't be afraid, David said to him, for I will surely show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table. 8 Mephibosheth bowed down and said, What is your servant, that you should notice a dead dog like me? 9 Then the king summoned Ziba, Saul's servant, and said to him, I have given your master's grandson everything that belonged to Saul and his family. 10 You and your sons and your servants are to farm the land for him and bring in the crops, so that your master's grandson may be provided for. And Mephibosheth, grandson of your master, will always eat at my table. (Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.) 11 Then Ziba said to the king, Your servant will do whatever my lord the king commands his servant to do. So Mephibosheth ate at David's table like one of the king's sons. 12 Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica, and all the members of Ziba's household were servants of Mephibosheth. 13 And Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, because he always ate at the king's table, and he was crippled in both feet. 00:24:23 sermon, Philip Plyming, Stories of Grace, Mephibosheth, Christianity Stories of Grace Grace and the People of God http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_07092008.mp3 Luke 6:46-49 - The Wise and Foolish Builders http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_07092008.mp3 Christianity Sun, 7 Sep 2008 09:30:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No Deuteronomy 7:7-8 Deuteronomy 7:7-8 7 The LORD did not set his affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than other peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples. 8 But it was because the LORD loved you and kept the oath he swore to your forefathers that he brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the land of slavery, from the power of Pharaoh king of Egypt. 00:22:53 sermon, Philip Plyming, Stories of Grace, Deuteronomy, Christianity Sermon on the Plain The Wise and Foolish Builders http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_31082008.mp3 Luke 6:46-49 - The Wise and Foolish Builders Christianity Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:00:00 +0100 Tom Darwent No Luke 6:46-49 Luke 6:46-49 46 Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say? 47 I will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice. 48 He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When the flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. 49 But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete. 00:23:01 sermon, Tom Darwent, Sermon on the Plain, Luke, Christianity Sermon on the Plain A Tree and Its Fruit http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_24082008.mp3 Luke 6:43-45 - A Tree and Its Fruit Christianity Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:00:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No Luke 6:43-45 Luke 6:43-45 43 No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. 44 Each tree is recognised by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thorn-bushes, or grapes from briers. 45 The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks. 00:23:48 sermon, Philip Plyming, Sermon on the Plain, Luke, Christianity Sermon on the Plain Judging Others http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/all_age_17082008.mp3 Luke 6:37-42 - Judging Others Christianity Sun, 17 Aug 2008 10:00:00 +0100 All Age No Luke 6:37-42 Luke 6:37-42 37 Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 39 He also told them this parable: Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit? 40 A student is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher. 41 Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 42 How can you say to your brother, 'Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,' when you yourself fail to see the plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye. 00:05:33 sermon, Andrew Cowie, Sermon on the Plain, Luke, Christianity Sermon on the Plain Love for Enemies http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_10082008.mp3 Luke 6:27-36 - Love for Enemies Christianity Sun, 10 Aug 2008 10:00:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No Luke 6:27-36 Luke 6:27-36 27 But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who ill-treat you. 29 If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. 30 Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. 31 Do to others as you would have them do to you. 32 If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' love those who love them. 33 And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' do that. 34 And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' lend to 'sinners', expecting to be repaid in full. 35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. 36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. 00:26:00 sermon, Philip Plyming, Sermon on the Plain, Luke, Christianity Sermon on the Plain Blessings and Woes http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/valerie_bagley_03082008.mp3 Luke 6:20-26 - Blessings and Woes Christianity Sun, 3 Aug 2008 10:00:00 +0100 Valerie Bagley No Luke 6:20-26 Luke 6:20-26 20 Looking at his disciples, he said: Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 21 Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. 22 Blessed are you when men hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. 23 Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their fathers treated the prophets. 24 But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort. 25 Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep. 26 Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets. 00:29:31 sermon, Valerie Bagley, Sermon on the Plain, Luke, Christianity Sermon on the Plain A Famous Teacher http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_27072008.mp3 Luke 6:12-19 - A Famous Teacher Christianity Sun, 27 Jul 2008 10:00:00 +0100 Tom Darwent No Luke 6:12-19 Luke 6:12-19 12 One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. 13 When morning came, he called his disciples to him and chose twelve of them, whom he also designated apostles: 14 Simon (whom he named Peter), his brother Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, 15 Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Simon who was called the Zealot, 16 Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor. 17 He went down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of his disciples was there and a great number of people from all over Judea, from Jerusalem, and from the coast of Tyre and Sidon, 18 who had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases. Those troubled by evil spirits were cured, 19 and the people all tried to touch him, because power was coming from him and healing them all. 00:21:07 sermon, Tom Darwent, Sermon on the Plain, Luke, Christianity Living by Faith Faith & Focus pt2 http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_20072008.mp3 Hebrews 12:1-3 - Faith & Focus pt2 Christianity Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:00:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No Hebrews 12:1-3 Hebrews 12:1-3 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. 00:15:32 sermon, Philip Plyming, Living by Faith, Hebrews, Christianity Christian FAQs If 'the poor will always be with us', what should a Christian do? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/faqs_13072008.mp3 Christian FAQs - If 'the poor will always be with us', what should a Christian do? Christianity Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:00:00 +0100 Matthew Frost No 00:47:17 Frequently Asked Questions, Matthew Frost, Tearfund, The Poor, Christianity Living by Faith Faith & Focus http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_13072008.mp3 Hebrews 12:1-3 - Faith & Focus Christianity Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:00:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No Hebrews 12:1-3 Hebrews 12:1-3 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. 00:26:10 sermon, Philip Plyming, Living by Faith, Hebrews, Christianity Living by Faith Faith & Action - Rahab http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_06072008.mp3 Hebrews 11:30-31 - Faith & Action - Rahab Christianity Sun, 6 Jul 2008 10:00:00 +0100 Tom Darwent No Hebrews 11:30-31 Hebrews 11:30-31 30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. 31 By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient. 00:23:49 sermon, Tom Darwent, Living by Faith, Hebrews, Christianity Living by Faith Faith & Victory - The Israelites http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_29062008.mp3 Hebrews 11:29-30 - Faith & Victory - The Israelites Christianity Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:00:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No Hebrews 11:29-30 Hebrews 11:29-30 29 By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to do so, they were drowned. 30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. 00:25:34 sermon, Philip Plyming, Living by Faith, Hebrews, Christianity Christian FAQs The Ethics of Reproduction http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/FAQs_andrew_goddard_22062008.mp3 Christian FAQs - The Ethics of Reproduction Christianity Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:00:00 +0100 Andrew Goddard No 00:59:16 Frequently Asked Questions, Andrew Goddard, Reproduction, Ethics, Christianity Living by Faith Faith & Choice - Moses http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_22062008.mp3 Hebrews 11:20-22 - Faith & Choice - Moses Christianity Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:00:00 +0100 Tom Darwent No Hebrews 11:23-28 Hebrews 11:23-28 23 By faith Moses' parents hid him for three months after he was born, because they saw he was no ordinary child, and they were not afraid of the king's edict. 24 By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh's daughter. 25 He chose to be ill-treated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a short time. 26 He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward. 27 By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king's anger; he persevered because he saw him who is invisible. 28 By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch the firstborn of Israel. 00:28:40 sermon, Tom Darwent, Living by Faith, Hebrews, Christianity Living by Faith Faith & Future - Isaac/Jacob/Joseph http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_15062008.mp3 Hebrews 11:20-22 - Faith & Future - Isaac/Jacob/Joseph Christianity Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:00:00 +0100 Tom Darwent No Hebrews 11:20-22 Hebrews 11:20-22 20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau in regard to their future. 21 By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph's sons, and worshipped as he leaned on the top of his staff. 22 By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and gave instructions about his bones. 00:12:14 sermon, Tom Darwent, Living by Faith, Hebrews, Christianity Living by Faith Faith & Sacrifice - Abraham & Isaac http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_08062008.mp3 Hebrews 11:17-19 - Faith & Sacrifice - Abraham & Isaac Christianity Sun, 8 Jun 2008 10:00:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No Hebrews 11:17-19 Hebrews 11:17-19 17 By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had received the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, 18 even though God had said to him, It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned. 19 Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and figuratively speaking, he did receive Isaac back from death. 00:25:25 sermon, Philip Plyming, Living by Faith, Hebrews, Christianity Living by Faith Faith & Hope - Abraham/Sarah http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/andrew_cowie_01062008.mp3 Hebrews 11:11-16 - Faith & Hope - Abraham/Sarah Christianity Sun, 1 Jun 2008 10:00:00 +0100 Andrew Cowie No Hebrews 11:11-16 Hebrews 11:11-16 11 By faith Abraham, even though he was past age— and Sarah herself was barren— was enabled to become a father because he considered him faithful who had made the promise. 12 And so from this one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore. 13 All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they admitted that they were aliens and strangers on earth. 14 People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. 15 If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. 16 Instead, they were longing for a better country— a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them. 00:24:18 sermon, Andrew Cowie, Living by Faith, Hebrews, Christianity Living by Faith Faith & Obedience - Abraham http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_25052008.mp3 Hebrews 11:8-10 - Faith & Obedience - Abraham Christianity Sun, 25 May 2008 10:00:00 +0100 Tom Darwent No Hebrews 11:8-10 Hebrews 11:8-10 8 By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. 9 By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. 10 For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. 00:24:42 sermon, Tom Darwent, Living by Faith, Hebrews, Christianity Living by Faith Faith & Fear - Noah http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/andrew_cowie_18052008.mp3 Hebrews 11:7 - Faith & Fear - Noah Christianity Sun, 18 May 2008 10:00:00 +0100 Andrew Cowie No Hebrews 11:7 Hebrews 11:7 7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. 00:16:06 sermon, Andrew Cowie, Living by Faith, Hebrews, Christianity Living by Faith Faith & Favour - Abel and Enoch http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/valerie_bagley_11052008.mp3 Hebrews 11:4-6 - Faith & Favour - Abel and Enoch Christianity Sun, 11 May 2008 10:00:00 +0100 Valerie Bagley No Hebrews 11:4-6 Hebrews 11:4-6 4 By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead. 5 By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death; he could not be found, because God had taken him away. For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. 6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.[NIV UK] 00:25:19 sermon, Valerie Bagley, Living by Faith, Hebrews, Christianity Living by Faith Faith & Assurance http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_04052008.mp3 Hebrews 11:1-3 - Faith & Assurance Christianity Sun, 4 May 2008 10:00:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No Hebrews 11:1-3 Hebrews 11:1-3 1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. [NIV UK] 00:25:02 sermon, Philip Plyming, Living by Faith, Hebrews, Christianity Holy Trinity United Holy Trinity United http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/anna-lise_gordon_27042008.mp3 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 - Holy Trinity United Christianity Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:00:00 +0100 Anna-Lise Gordon No 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 12 The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ. 13 For we were all baptised by one Spirit into one body— whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free— and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. 14 Now the body is not made up of one part but of many. 15 If the foot should say, Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body, it would not for that reason cease to be part of the body. 16 And if the ear should say, Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body, it would not for that reason cease to be part of the body. 17 If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be? 18 But in fact God has arranged the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. 19 If they were all one part, where would the body be? 20 As it is, there are many parts, but one body. 21 The eye cannot say to the hand, I don't need you! And the head cannot say to the feet, I don't need you! 22 On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, 23 and the parts that we think are less honourable we treat with special honour. And the parts that are unpresentable are treated with special modesty, 24 while our presentable parts need no special treatment. But God has combined the members of the body and has given greater honour to the parts that lacked it, 25 so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. 26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honoured, every part rejoices with it.[NIV UK] 00:08:31 sermon, Anna-Lise Gordon, Holy Trinity United, Christianity The Ascended Jesus What on earth are we doing? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_20042008.mp3 Acts 1:6-11 - What on earth are we doing? Christianity Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:00:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No Acts 1:6-11 Acts 1:6-11 6 So when they met together, they asked him, Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel? 7 He said to them: It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. 9 After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. 10 They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. 11 Men of Galilee, they said, why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven. [NIV UK] 00:18:29 sermon, Philip Plyming, Ascended Jesus, Christianity The Ascended Jesus Who is in charge? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/mike_harle_13042008.mp3 Colossians 1:15-23 - Who is in charge? Christianity Sun, 13 Apr 2008 10:00:00 +0100 Mike Harle No Colossians 1:15-23 Colossians 1:15-23 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19 For God was pleased to have all his fulness dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. 21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behaviour. 22 But now he has reconciled you by Christ's physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation— 23 if you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant. [NIV UK] 00:24:56 sermon, Mike Harle, Ascended Jesus, Christianity The Ascended Jesus Who are we talking to? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_06042008.mp3 Hebrews 1:1-4;4:14-16 - Who are we talking to? Christianity Sun, 6 Apr 2008 10:00:00 +0100 Tom Darwent No Hebrews 1:1-4;4:14-16 Hebrews 1:1-4;4:14-16 1 In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. 3 The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. 4 So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs. 14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathise with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are— yet was without sin. 16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. [NIV UK] 00:25:00 sermon, Tom Darwent, Ascended Jesus, Christianity Easter Hope Resurrection Hope http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_30032008.mp3 1 Corinthians 15:12-28 - Resurrection Hope Christianity Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:00:00 +0000 Philip Plyming No 1 Corinthians 15:12-28 1 Corinthians 15:12-28 12 But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. 15 More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have testified about God that he raised Christ from the dead. But he did not raise him if in fact the dead are not raised. 16 For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. 17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. 18 Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. 19 If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men. 20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. 22 For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 23 But each in his own turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. 24 Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. 25 For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. 26 The last enemy to be destroyed is death. 27 For he has put everything under his feet. Now when it says that everything has been put under him, it is clear that this does not include God himself, who put everything under Christ. 28 When he has done this, then the Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under him, so that God may be all in all. [NIV UK] 00:28:03 sermon, Philip Plyming, Easter, Resurrection, Christianity Easter Sunday He has Risen! http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_28032008.mp3 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 - He has Risen! Christianity Sun, 23 Mar 2008 10:00:00 +0000 Philip Plyming No 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 1 Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. 2 By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. 3 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, 5 and that he appeared to Peter, and then to the Twelve. 6 After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. 7 Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles, 8 and last of all he appeared to me also, as to one abnormally born. 9 For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them— yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. 11 Whether, then, it was I or they, this is what we preach, and this is what you believed. [NIV UK] 00:27:00 sermon, Philip Plyming, Easter Sunday, Christianity James: Practical Christian Living Patience and Prayer http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/andrew_cowie_16032008.mp3 James 5:7-20 - Patience and Prayer Christianity Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:00:00 +0000 Andrew Cowie No James 5:7-20 James 5:7-20 00:29:27 sermon, Andrew Cowie, James, Practical Christian Living, Christianity James: Practical Christian Living Confidence in Riches http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_09032008.mp3 James 4:13-5:6 - Confidence in Riches Christianity Sun, 9 Mar 2008 10:00:00 +0000 Philip Plyming No James 4:13-5:6 James 4:13-5:6 00:30:21 sermon, Philip Plyming, James, Practical Christian Living, Christianity Mothering Sunday Being Transformed http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_02032008.mp3 John 2:1-11 - Being Transformed Christianity Sun, 2 Mar 2008 10:00:00 +0000 Tom Darwent No John 2:1-11 John 2:1-11 1 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus' mother said to him, They have no more wine. 4 Dear woman, why do you involve me? Jesus replied. My time has not yet come. 5 His mother said to the servants, Do whatever he tells you. 6 Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons. 7 Jesus said to the servants, Fill the jars with water; so they filled them to the brim. 8 Then he told them, Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet. They did so, 9 and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realise where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside 10 and said, Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now. 11 This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed his glory, and his disciples put their faith in him. [NIV UK] 00:23:101 sermon, Tom Darwent, John, Mothering Sunday, Transformation, Christianity James: Practical Christian Living Submitting to God http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/valerie_bagley_24022008.mp3 James 3:13-4:12 - Submitting to God Christianity Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:00:00 +0000 Valerie Bagley No James 3:13-4:12 00:24:26 sermon, Valerie Bagley, James, Practical Christian Living, Christianity James: Practical Christian Living Taming The Tongue http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_17022008.mp3 James 3:1-12 - Taming The Tongue Christianity Sun, 17 Feb 2008 10:00:00 +0000 Philip Plyming No James 3:1-12 James 3:1-12 1 Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2 We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check. 3 When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. 4 Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. 5 Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. 6 The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. 7 All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man, 8 but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. 9 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness. 10 Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. 11 Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? 12 My brothers, can a fig-tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water. [NIV UK] 00:09:13 sermon, Philip Plyming, James, Practical Christian Living, Christianity Christian FAQs Is the End Of the World Going to Happen? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/faqs_10022008.mp3 Is the End Of the World Going to Happen? Christianity Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:00:00 +0000 Tom Darwent No 00:38:17 sermon, Tom Darwent, Christian FAQs, Christianity James: Practical Christian Living Showing Favouritism http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_03022008.mp3 James 2:1-13- Showing Favouritism Christianity Sun, 3 Feb 2008 10:00:00 +0000 Tom Darwent No James 2:1-13 James 2:1-13 James 2:1-13 1 My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don't show favouritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. 3 If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, Here's a good seat for you, but say to the poor man, You stand there or Sit on the floor by my feet, 4 have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts? 5 Listen, my dear brothers: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him? 6 But you have insulted the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the ones who are dragging you into court? 7 Are they not the ones who are slandering the noble name of him to whom you belong? 8 If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, Love your neighbour as yourself, you are doing right. 9 But if you show favouritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as law-breakers. 10 For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. 11 For he who said, Do not commit adultery, also said, Do not murder. If you do not commit adultery but do commit murder, you have become a law-breaker. 12 Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, 13 because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment! [NIV UK] 00:31:37 sermon, Tom Darwent, James, Practical Christian Living, Christianity James: Practical Christian Living Listening and Doing http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_28012008.mp3 James 1:19-27 - Listening and Doing Christianity Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:00:00 +0000 Philip Plyming No James 1:19-27 James 1:19-27 19 My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. 21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. 22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25 But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it— he will be blessed in what he does. 26 If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. [NIV UK] 00:25:13 sermon, Philip Plyming, James, Practical Christian Living, Christianity James: Practical Christian Living Trial and Temptation http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_20012008.mp3 James 1:13-18 - Trial and Temptation Christianity Sun, 20 Jan 2008 10:00:00 +0000 Philip Plyming No James 1:13-18 James 1:13-18 13 When tempted, no-one should say, God is tempting me. For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. 16 Don't be deceived, my dear brothers. 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. 18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created. [NIV UK] 00:09:52 sermon, Philip Plyming, James, Practical Christian Living, Christianity Christian FAQs What’s a Christian view of Israel and the Holy Land? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/faqs_13012008.mp3 What’s a Christian view of Israel and the Holy Land? Christianity Sun, 13 Jan 2008 20:00:00 +0000 Steven Sizer No 00:31:26 sermon, Steven Sizer, Christian FAQs, Christianity James: Practical Christian Living Tough Times http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_13012008.mp3 James 1:1-8 - Tough Times Christianity Sun, 13 Jan 2008 10:00:00 +0000 Tom Darwent No James 1:1-8 James 1:1-8 1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. 6 But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does. [NIV UK] 00:25:04 sermon, Tom Darwent, James, Practical Christian Living, Christianity We Live By Faith Vision Update http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_06012008.mp3 2 Corinthians 5:7 - Vision Update Christianity Sun, 6 Jan 2008 10:00:00 +0000 Philip Plyming No 2 Corinthians 5:7 2 Corinthians 5:7 7 We live by faith, not by sight. [NIV UK] 00:34:21 sermon, Philip Plyming, Viaion, Corinthians, Christianity The Promise Christmas Day http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_25122007.mp3 Christmas Day Christianity Tues, 25 Dec 2007 10:00:00 +0000 Philip Plyming No 00:08:29 sermon, Philip Plyming, Christmas Day, Isaiah, Christianity The Promise The Promised Restoration http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/andrew_cowie_16122007.mp3 Isaiah 35:1-10 - The Promised Restoration Christianity Sun, 16 Dec 2007 10:00:00 +0000 Andrew Cowie No Isaiah 35:1-10 Isaiah 35:1-10 1 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, 2 it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendour of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the LORD, the splendour of our God. 3 Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; 4 say to those with fearful hearts, Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you. 5 Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. 6 Then will the lame leap like a deer, and the mute tongue shout for joy. Water will gush forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert. 7 The burning sand will become a pool, the thirsty ground bubbling springs. In the haunts where jackals once lay, grass and reeds and papyrus will grow. 8 And a highway will be there; it will be called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not journey on it; it will be for those who walk in that Way; wicked fools will not go about on it. 9 No lion will be there, nor will any ferocious beast get up on it; they will not be found there. But only the redeemed will walk there, 10 and the ransomed of the LORD will return. They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away. [NIV UK] 00:24:03 sermon, Andrew Cowie, The Promise, Isaiah, Christianity The Promise The Promised Kingdom http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_09122007.mp3 Isaiah 11:1-10 - The Promised Kingdom Christianity Sun, 9 Dec 2007 10:00:00 +0000 Tom Darwent No Isaiah 11:1-10 Isaiah 11:1-10 1 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. 2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD— 3 and he will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes, or decide by what he hears with his ears; 4 but with righteousness he will judge the needy, with justice he will give decisions for the poor of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; with the breath of his lips he will slay the wicked. 5 Righteousness will be his belt and faithfulness the sash round his waist. 6 The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them. 7 The cow will feed with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. 8 The infant will play near the hole of the cobra, and the young child put his hand into the viper'snest. 9 They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain, for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea. 10 In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his place of rest will be glorious. [NIV UK] 00:28:49 sermon, Tom Darwent, The Promise, Isaiah, Christianity The Promise The Promised Judge http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/valerie_bagley_02122007.mp3 Isaiah 2:1-5 - The Promised Judge Christianity Sun, 2 Dec 2007 10:00:00 +0000 Valerie Bagley No Isaiah 2:1-5 Isaiah 2:1-5 1 This is what Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem: 2 In the last days the mountain of the LORD's temple will be established as chief among the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. 3 Many peoples will come and say, Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways, so that we may walk in his paths. The law will go out from Zion, the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. 4 He will judge between the nations and will settle disputes for many peoples. They will beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war any more. 5 Come, O house of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the LORD. The Day of the LORD [NIV UK] 00:27:03 sermon, Valerie Bagley, The Promise, Isaiah, Christianity Walking Together Serving Together http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_25112007.mp3 Romans 12:3-8 - Serving Together Christianity Sun, 25 Nov 2007 10:00:00 +0000 Philip Plyming No Romans 12:3-8 Romans 12:3-8 3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. 4 Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5 so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. 6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. 7 If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; 8 if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. [NIV UK] 00:23:23 sermon, Philip Plyming, Walking Together, Christianity Walking Together Eating Together http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/ian_brackley_18112007.mp3 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 - Eating Together Christianity Sun, 18 Nov 2007 10:00:00 +0000 Ian Brackley No 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 17 In the following directives I have no praise for you, for your meetings do more harm than good. 18 In the first place, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you, and to some extent I believe it. 19 No doubt there have to be differences among you to show which of you have God's approval. 20 When you come together, it is not the Lord's Supper you eat, 21 for as you eat, each of you goes ahead without waiting for anybody else. One remains hungry, another gets drunk. 22 Don't you have homes to eat and drink in? Or do you despise the church of God and humiliate those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you for this? Certainly not! 23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." 25 In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me." 26 For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes. 27 Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. 28 A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. 29 For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself. 30 That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep. 31 But if we judged ourselves, we would not come under judgment. 32 When we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world. 33 So then, my brothers, when you come together to eat, wait for each other. 34 If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you meet together it may not result in judgment. And when I come I will give further directions. [NIV UK] 00:19:46 sermon, Ian Brackley, Walking Together, Christianity Christian FAQs How Do We Live As Christians In A Material World? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/andrew_cowie_11112007.mp3 How should we approach money and possesions? Christianity Sun, 11 Nov 2007 20:00:00 +0100 Andrew Cowie No 00:14:09 sermon, Andrew Cowie, Christian FAQs, Christianity Walking Together Remembering Together http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_11112007.mp3 Exodus 12:1-13 - Remembering Together Christianity Sun, 11 Nov 2007 10:00:00 +0000 Tom Darwent No Exodus 12:1-13 Exodus 12:1-13 1 The LORD said to Moses and Aaron in Egypt, 2 This month is to be for you the first month, the first month of your year. 3 Tell the whole community of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each man is to take a lamb for his family, one for each household. 4 If any household is too small for a whole lamb, they must share one with their nearest neighbour, having taken into account the number of people there are. You are to determine the amount of lamb needed in accordance with what each person will eat. 5 The animals you choose must be year-old males without defect, and you may take them from the sheep or the goats. 6 Take care of them until the fourteenth day of the month, when all the people of the community of Israel must slaughter them at twilight. 7 Then they are to take some of the blood and put it on the sides and tops of the door-frames of the houses where they eat the lambs. 8 That same night they are to eat the meat roasted over the fire, along with bitter herbs, and bread made without yeast. 9 Do not eat the meat raw or cooked in water, but roast it over the fire— head, legs and inner parts. 10 Do not leave any of it till morning; if some is left till morning, you must burn it. 11 This is how you are to eat it: with your cloak tucked into your belt, your sandals on your feet and your staff in your hand. Eat it in haste; it is the LORD's Passover. 12 On that same night I will pass through Egypt and strike down every firstborn— both men and animals— and I will bring judgment on all the gods of Egypt. I am the LORD. 13 The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are; and when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No destructive plague will touch you when I strike Egypt. [NIV UK] 00:08:03 sermon, Tom Darwent, Remembering Together, Passover, Remembering Jesus, Christianity Walking Together Living Together http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/stuart_wright_04112007.mp3 Colossians 3:1-17 - Living Together Christianity Sun, 4 Nov 2007 10:00:00 +0000 Stuart Wright No Colossians 3:1-17 Colossians 3:1-17 1 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. 5 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. 6 Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. 7 You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. 8 But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander and filthy language from your lips. 9 Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices 10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. 11 Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all. 12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. [NIV UK] 00:26:25 sermon, Stuart Wright, Walking Together, Christianity Continuing the Walk Living for God http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_28102007.mp3 Galatians 5:16-26 - Living for God Christianity Sun, 28 Oct 2007 10:00:00 +0000 Tom Darwent No Galatians 5:16-26 Galatians 5:16-26 16 So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. 17 For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under law. 19 The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other. [NIV UK] 00:26:24 sermon, Tom Darwent, Continuing the Walk, Christianity Continuing the Walk Talking to God http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_21102007.mp3 Matthew 6:5-15 - Talking to God Christianity Sun, 21 Oct 2007 20:00:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No Matthew 6:5-15 Matthew 6:5-15 5 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. 7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 This, then, is how you should pray: 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.' 14 For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. [NIV UK] 00:16:52 sermon, Philip Plyming, Continuing the Walk, Christianity Christian FAQs What is a Christian view of sex & sexuality? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_14102007.mp3 How should we relate to other faiths? Christianity Sun, 14 Oct 2007 10:00:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No 00:38:31 sermon, Philip Plyming, Christian FAQs, Christianity Continuing the Walk Responding to God’s Call http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/richard_turnbull_14102007.mp3 Ephesians 4:1-6; 11-13 - Responding to God’s Call Christianity Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:00:00 +0100 Richard Turnbull No Ephesians 4:1-13 Ephesians 4:1-6; 11-13 1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit— just as you were called to one hope when you were called— 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. 11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fulness of Christ. [NIV UK] 00:30:32 sermon, Richard Turnbull, Continuing the Walk, Christianity Continuing the Walk Hearing from God http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_07102007.mp3 2 Tim 3:10-17 - Hearing from God Christianity Sun, 07 Oct 2007 10:00:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No 2 Tim 3:10-17 2 Tim 3:10-17 10 You, however, know all about my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance, 11 persecutions, sufferings—what kinds of things happened to me in Antioch, Iconium and Lystra, the persecutions I endured. Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them. 12 In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, 13 while evil men and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. 14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, 15 and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. [NIV UK] 00:29:48 sermon, Philip Plyming, Continuing the Walk, Christianity Starting the Walk Good news for all http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_23092007.mp3 Luke 14:15-24 - Good news for all Christianity Sun, 23 Sep 2007 10:00:00 +0100 Tom Darwent No Luke 14:15-24 Luke 14:15-24 15 When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, Blessed is the man who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God. 16 Jesus replied: A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. 17 At the time of the banquet he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, 'Come, for everything is now ready.' 18 But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said, 'I have just bought a field, and I must go and see it. Please excuse me.' 19 Another said, 'I have just bought five yoke of oxen, and I'm on my way to try them out. Please excuse me.' 20 Still another said, 'I have just got married, so I can't come.' 21 The servant came back and reported this to his master. Then the owner of the house became angry and ordered his servant, 'Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame.' 22 'Sir,' the servant said, 'what you ordered has been done, but there is still room.' 23 Then the master told his servant, 'Go out to the roads and country lanes and make them come in, so that my house will be full. 24 I tell you, not one of those men who were invited will get a taste of my banquet.' [NIV UK] 00:31:20 sermon, Tom Darwent, Starting the Walk, Christianity Christian FAQs How should we relate to other faiths? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_16092007.mp3 How should we relate to other faiths? Christianity Sun, 16 Sep 2007 20:00:00 +0100 Tom Darwent No 00:35:45 sermon, Tom Darwent, Christian FAQs, Christianity Starting the Walk Why Follow Jesus? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_16092007.mp3 John 4:1-26 - Why Follow Jesus? Christianity Sun, 16 Sep 2007 10:00:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No John 4:1-26 ed, Believe me, woman, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. 22 You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. 23 Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshippers the Father seeks. 24 God is spirit, and his worshippers must worship in spirit and in truth. 25 The woman said, I know that Messiah (called Christ) is coming. When he comes, he will explain everything to us. 26 Then Jesus declared, I who speak to you am he. [NIV UK] 00:30:30 sermon, Philip Plyming, Starting the Walk, Christianity Starting the Walk Why Believe in God? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_09092007.mp3 Psalm 139 - Why Believe in God? Christianity Sun, 09 Sep 2007 10:00:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No Psalm 139 Psalm 139 1 O LORD, you have searched me and you know me. 2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. 3 You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. 4 Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O LORD. 5 You hem me in— behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me. 6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. 7 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? 8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. 9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, 10 even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast. 11 If I say, Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me, 12 even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you. 13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. 15 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, 16 your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. 17 How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum ofthem! 18 Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. When I awake, I am still with you. 19 If only you would slay the wicked, O God! Away from me, you bloodthirsty men! 20 They speak of you with evil intent; your adversaries misuse your name. 21 Do I not hate those who hate you, O LORD, and abhor those who rise up against you? 22 I have nothing but hatred for them; I count them my enemies. 23 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting [NIV UK] 00:26:23 sermon, Philip Plyming, Starting the Walk, Christianity A Time for... God http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/stuart_wright_02092007.mp3 Mark 1:29-39 - A Time for God Christianity Sun, 02 Sep 2007 10:00:00 +0100 Stuart Wright No Mark 1:29-39 Mark 1:29-39 29 Immediately, when they had come out of the synagogue, they came into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30 Now Simon's wife's mother lay sick with a fever, and immediately they told him about her. 31 He came and took her by the hand, and raised her up. The fever left her, and she served them. 32 At evening, when the sun had set, they brought to him all who were sick, and those who were possessed by demons. 33 All the city was gathered together at the door. 34 He healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons. He didn't allow the demons to speak, because they knew him. 35 Early in the morning, while it was still dark, he rose up and went out, and departed into a deserted place, and prayed there. 36 Simon and those who were with him followed after him; 37 and they found him, and told him, "Everyone is looking for you." 38 He said to them, "Let's go elsewhere into the next towns, that I may preach there also, because I came out for this reason." 39 He went into their synagogues throughout all Galilee, preaching and casting out demons. [NIV UK] 00:25:47 sermon, Stuart Wright, A Time For, Christianity A Time for... Friends http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_12082007.mp3 1 Samuel 18:1-4 - A Time for Family Christianity Sun, 12 Aug 2007 10:00:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No 1 Samuel 18:1-4 1 Samuel 18:1-4 1 After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself. 2 From that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return to his father's house. 3 And Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself. 4 Jonathan took off the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, and even his sword, his bow and his belt. [NIV UK] 00:18:25 sermon, Philip Plyming, A Time For, Christianity A Time for... Family http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_05082007.mp3 John 1:1-13 - A Time for Family Christianity Sun, 5 Aug 2007 10:00:00 +0100 Tom Darwent No John 1:1-13 John 1:1-13 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it. 6 There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. 8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. 9 The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognise him. 11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12 Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— 13 children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God. [NIV UK] 00:18:25 sermon, Tom Darwent, A Time For, Christianity A Time for... Rest http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/linda_morgan_29072007.mp3 Exodus 20:8-11 - A Time for Rest Christianity Sun, 29 Jul 2007 10:00:00 +0100 Linda Morgan No Exodus 20:8-11 Exodus 20:8-11 8 Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 9 Six days you shall labour and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant, nor your animals, nor the alien within your gates. 11 For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy. [NIV UK] 00:19:59 sermon, Linda Morgan, A Time For, Christianity Forgotten Followers Mary and Martha http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/valerie_bagley_22072007.mp3 Luke 10:38-42 - Mary and Martha Christianity Sun, 22 Jul 2007 10:00:00 +0100 Valerie Bagley No Luke 10:38-42 Luke 10:38-42 38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me! 41 Martha, Martha, the Lord answered, you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her. [NIV UK] 00:23:13 sermon, Valerie Bagley, Forgotten Followers, Christianity Forgotten Followers The Grateful Leper http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/all_age_15072007.mp3 Luke 17:11-19 - The Grateful Leper Christianity Sun, 15 Jul 2007 10:00:00 +0100 All Age Team No Luke 17:11-19 Luke 17:11-19 11 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus travelled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance 13 and called out in a loud voice, Jesus, Master, have pity on us! 14 When he saw them, he said, Go, show yourselves to the priests. And as they went, they were cleansed. 15 One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. 16 He threw himself at Jesus' feet and thanked him— and he was a Samaritan. 17 Jesus asked, Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? 18 Was no-one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner? 19 Then he said to him, Rise and go; your faith has made you well. [NIV UK] 00:13:07 sermon, All Age, Forgotten Followers, Christianity Forgotten Followers Nicodemus http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/tom_darwent_08072007.mp3 John 3:1-21 - Nicodemus Christianity Sun, 8 Jul 2007 10:00:00 +0100 Tom Darwent No John 3:1-21 John 3:1-21 00:25:42 sermon, Tom Darwent, Forgotten Followers, Christianity Forgotten Followers Demon-Possessed Man http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/stuart_wright_01072007.mp3 Mark 5:1-20 - Demon-Possessed Man Christianity Sun, 1 Jul 2007 10:00:00 +0100 Stuart Wright No Mark 5:1-20 Mark 5:1-20 00:24:08 sermon, Stuart Wright, Forgotten Followers, Christianity Forgotten Followers Andrew http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_24062007.mp3 John 1:35-42 - Andrew Christianity Sun, 24 Jun 2007 10:00:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No John 1:35-42 John 1:35-42 35 The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. 36 When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, Look, the Lamb of God! 37 When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. 38 Turning round, Jesus saw them following and asked, What do you want? They said, Rabbi (which means Teacher), where are you staying? 39 Come, he replied, and you will see. So they went and saw where he was staying, and spent that day with him. It was about the tenth hour. 40 Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus. 41 The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, We have found the Messiah (that is, the Christ). 42 And he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas (which, when translated, is Peter). [NIV UK] 00:25:34 sermon, Philip Plyming, Forgotten Followers, Christianity The Gospel-Centred Church The Gospel and the Church http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/all_age_17062007.mp3 Acts 2:41-47 - The Gospel and the Church Christianity Sun, 17 Jun 2007 10:00:00 +0100 All Age Team No Acts 2:41-47 Acts 2:41-47 41 Those who accepted his message were baptised, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. The Fellowship of the Believers 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favour of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. [NIV UK] 00:03:17 sermon, All Age Team, Acts, Christianity The Gospel-Centred Church The Gospel and Us http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/andrew_cowie_10062007.mp3 Acts 2:25-40 - The Gospel and Us Christianity Sun, 10 Jun 2007 10:00:00 +0100 Andrew Cowie No Acts 2:25-40 Acts 2:25-40 25 David said about him: 'I saw the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. 26 Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will live in hope, 27 because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay. 28 You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.' 29 Brothers, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day. 30 But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that he would place one of his descendants on his throne. 31 Seeing what was ahead, he spoke of the resurrection of the Christ, that he was not abandoned to the grave, nor did his body see decay. 32 God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of the fact. 33 Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. 34 For David did not ascend to heaven, and yet he said, 'The Lord said to my Lord: Sit at my right hand 35 until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.' 36 Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ. 37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, Brothers, what shall we do? 38 Peter replied, Repent and be baptised, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off— for all whom the Lord our God will call. 40 With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, Save yourselves from this corrupt generation. [NIV UK] 00:27:26 sermon, Andrew Cowie, Acts, Christianity The Gospel-Centred Church The Gospel and the Trinity http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_03062007.mp3 Acts 2:14-24 - The Gospel and the Trinity Christianity Sun, 3 Jun 2007 10:00:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No Acts 2:14-24 Acts 2:14-24 Peter Addresses the Crowd 14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. 15 These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It's only nine in the morning! 16 No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: 17 'In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. 18 Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. 19 I will show wonders in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke. 20 The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord. 21 And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.' 22 Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. 23 This man was handed over to you by God's set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross. 24 But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him. [NIV UK] 00:27:17 sermon, Philip Plyming, Acts, Christianity The Gospel-Centred Church The Gospel and the Spirit http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/valerie_bagley_27052007.mp3 Acts 2:1-13 - The Gospel and the Spirit Christianity Sun, 27 May 2007 10:00:00 +0100 Valerie Bagley No Acts 2:1-13 Acts 2:1-13 The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. 5 Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. 6 When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. 7 Utterly amazed, they asked: Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans? 8 Then how is it that each of us hears them in his own native language? 9 Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome 11 (both Jews and converts to Judaism); Cretans and Arabs— we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues! 12 Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, What does this mean? 13 Some, however, made fun of them and said, They have had too much wine. [NIV UK] 00:23:58 sermon, Valerie Bagley, Acts, Christianity The Resurrected Jesus Restored and Loved http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_13052007.mp3 John 21:15-25 - Restored and Loved Christianity Sun, 13 May 2007 10:00:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No John 21:15-25 John 21:15-25 15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these? Yes, Lord, he said, you know that I love you. Jesus said, Feed my lambs. 16 Again Jesus said, Simon son of John, do you truly love me? He answered, Yes, Lord, you know that I love you. Jesus said, Take care of my sheep. 17 The third time he said to him, Simon son of John, do you love me? Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, Do you love me? He said, Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you. Jesus said, Feed my sheep. 18 I tell you the truth, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go. 19 Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. Then he said to him, Follow me! 20 Peter turned and saw that the disciple whom Jesus loved was following them. (This was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper and had said, Lord, who is going to betray you?) 21 When Peter saw him, he asked, Lord, what about him? 22 Jesus answered, If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me. 23 Because of this, the rumour spread among the brothers that this disciple would not die. But Jesus did not say that he would not die; he only said, If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? 24 This is the disciple who testifies to these things and who wrote them down. We know that his testimony is true. 25 Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written. [NIV UK] 00:25:16 sermon, Philip Plyming, John, Christianity The Resurrected Jesus Another Catch http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/andrew_cowie_06052007.mp3 John 21:1-14 - Another Catch Christianity Sun, 6 May 2007 10:00:00 +0100 Andrew Cowie No John 21:1-14 John 21:1-14 1 Afterwards Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Tiberias. It happened this way: 2 Simon Peter, Thomas (called Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. 3 I'm going out to fish, Simon Peter told them, and they said, We'll go with you. So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. 4 Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realise that it was Jesus. 5 He called out to them, Friends, haven't you any fish? No, they answered. 6 He said, Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some. When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish. 7 Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, It is the Lord! As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, It is the Lord, he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the water. 8 The other disciples followed in the boat, towing the net full of fish, for they were not far from shore, about a hundred yards. 9 When they landed, they saw a fire of burning coals there with fish on it, and some bread. 10 Jesus said to them, Bring some of the fish you have just caught. 11 Simon Peter climbed aboard and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, but even with so many the net was not torn. 12 Jesus said to them, Come and have breakfast. None of the disciples dared ask him, Who are you? They knew it was the Lord. 13 Jesus came, took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish. 14 This was now the third time Jesus appeared to his disciples after he was raised from the dead. [NIV UK] 00:21:17 sermon, Andrew Cowie, John, Christianity The Resurrected Jesus Believing Thomas http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_29042007.mp3 John 20:24-31 - Believing Thomas Christianity Sun, 29 Apr 2007 10:00:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No John 20:24-31 John 20:24-31 24 Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, We have seen the Lord! But he said to them, Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe it. 26 A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, Peace be with you! 27 Then he said to Thomas, Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe. 28 Thomas said to him, My Lord and my God! 29 Then Jesus told him, Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed. 30 Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. 31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. [NIV UK] 00:24:53 sermon, Philip Plyming, John, Christianity The Resurrected Jesus The Locked Room http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/stuart_wright_22042007.mp3 John 20:19-23 - The Locked Room Christianity Sun, 22 Apr 2007 10:00:00 +0100 Stuart Wright No John 20:19-23 John 20:19-23 19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, Peace be with you! 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. 21 Again Jesus said, Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you. 22 And with that he breathed on them and said, Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven. [NIV UK] 00:20:31 sermon, Stuart Wright, John, Christianity Jesus' Last Journey Knowing Jesus http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/all_age_15042007.mp3 Luke 24:36-49 - Knowing Jesus Christianity Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:00:00 +0100 All Age Team No Luke 24:36-49 Luke 24:36-49 Jesus Appears to the Disciples 36 While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, Peace be with you. 37 They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. 38 He said to them, Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds? 39 Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have. 40 When he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet. 41 And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, Do you have anything here to eat? 42 They gave him a piece of broiled fish, 43 and he took it and ate it in their presence. 44 He said to them, This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms. 45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. 46 He told them, This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high. [NIV UK] 00:14:30 sermon, All Age, Luke, Christianity Jesus' Last Journey Easter Day http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_08042007.mp3 Luke 24:13-35 - Easter Day Christianity Sun, 8 Apr 2007 10:00:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No Luke 24:13-35 Luke 24:13-35 00:07:54 sermon, Philip Plyming, Easter Day, Christianity Jesus' Last Journey Good Friday http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_06042007.mp3 Good Friday Christianity Fri, 6 Apr 2007 10:30:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No 00:11:21 sermon, Philip Plyming, Good Friday, Christianity Jesus' Last Journey Judging Jesus http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_01042007.mp3 Luke 19:28-48 - Judging Jesus Christianity Sun, 1 Apr 2007 10:00:00 +0100 Philip Plyming No Luke 19:28-48 Luke 19:28-48 00:24:48 sermon, Philip Plyming, Luke, Christianity Jesus' Last Journey Seeing Jesus http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/valerie_bagley_25032007.mp3 Luke 18:31-43 - Seeing Jesus Christianity Sun, 25 Mar 2007 10:00:00 +0100 Valerie Bagley No Luke 18:31-43 Luke 18:31-43 31 Jesus took the Twelve aside and told them, We are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled. 32 He will be turned over to the Gentiles. They will mock him, insult him, spit on him, flog him and kill him. 33 On the third day he will rise again. 34 The disciples did not understand any of this. Its meaning was hidden from them, and they did not know what he was talking about. 35 As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. 36 When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. 37 They told him, Jesus of Nazareth is passing by. 38 He called out, Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! 39 Those who led the way rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, Son of David, have mercy on me! 40 Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him, 41 What do you want me to do for you? Lord, I want to see, he replied. 42 Jesus said to him, Receive your sight; your faith has healed you. 43 Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they also praised God. [NIV UK] 00:21:57 sermon, Valerie Bagley, Luke, Christianity Jesus' Last Journey Come Follow Me http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/asa_humphreys_18032007.mp3 Luke 18:18-30 - Come Follow Me Christianity Sun, 18 Mar 2007 10:00:00 -0000 Asa Humphreys No Luke 18:18-30 Luke 18:18-30 18 A certain ruler asked him, Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life? 19 Why do you call me good? Jesus answered. No-one is good— except God alone. 20 You know the commandments: 'Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not give false testimony, honour your father and mother.' 21 All these I have kept since I was a boy, he said. 22 When Jesus heard this, he said to him, You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me. 23 When he heard this, he became very sad, because he was a man of great wealth. 24 Jesus looked at him and said, How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God! 25 Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God. 26 Those who heard this asked, Who then can be saved? 27 Jesus replied, What is impossible with men is possible with God. 28 Peter said to him, We have left all we had to follow you! 29 I tell you the truth, Jesus said to them, no-one who has left home or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God 30 will fail to receive many times as much in this age and, in the age to come, eternal life. [NIV UK] 00:14:33 sermon, Asa Humphreys, Luke, Christianity Faithful Living in a Foreign Land Knowing God's protection http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/julian_henderson_11032007.mp3 Daniel 6:10-28 - Knowing God's protection Christianity Sun, 11 Mar 2007 10:00:00 -0000 Julian Henderson No Daniel 6:10-28 Daniel 6:10-28 [NIV UK] 00:26:20 sermon, Julian Henderson, Daniel, Christianity Faithful Living in a Foreign Land Dealing with personal attacks http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/stuart_wright_04032007.mp3 Daniel 6:1-9 - Dealing with personal attacks Christianity Sun, 4 Mar 2007 10:00:00 -0000 Stuart Wright No Daniel 6:1-9 Daniel 6:1-9 1 It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom one hundred and twenty satraps, to be over the whole kingdom; 2 and over these, three governors, of whom Daniel was one, that the satraps might give account to them, so that the king would suffer no loss. 3 Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king gave thought to setting him over the whole realm. 4 So the governors and satraps sought to find some charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find no charge or fault, because he was faithful; nor was there any error or fault found in him. 5 Then these men said, “We shall not find any charge against this Daniel unless we find it against him concerning the law of his God.” 6 So these governors and satraps thronged before the king, and said thus to him: “King Darius, live forever! 7 All the governors of the kingdom, the administrators and satraps, the counselors and advisors, have consulted together to establish a royal statute and to make a firm decree, that whoever petitions any god or man for thirty days, except you, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions. 8 Now, O king, establish the decree and sign the writing, so that it cannot be changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which does not alter.” 9 Therefore King Darius signed the written decree. [NIV UK] 00:21:41 sermon, Stuart Wright, Daniel, Christianity Faithful Living in a Foreign Land Dealing with arrogance http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/linda_morgan_25022007.mp3 Daniel 5:1-30 - Dealing with arrogance Christianity Sun, 25 Feb 2007 10:00:00 -0000 Linda Morgan No Daniel 5:1-30 Daniel 5:1-30 [NIV UK] 00:25:28 sermon, Linda Morgan, Daniel, Christianity Faithful Living in a Foreign Land Dealing with authority http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_18022007.mp3 Daniel 4:19-37 - Dealing with authority Christianity Sun, 18 Feb 2007 10:00:00 -0000 Philip Plyming No Daniel 4:19-37 Daniel 4:19-37 00:24:48 sermon, Philip Plyming, Daniel, Christianity Faithful Living in a Foreign Land When things go badly http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/stuart_wright_11022007.mp3 Daniel 3:1-30 - When things go badly Christianity Sun, 11 Feb 2007 10:00:00 -0000 Stuart Wright No Daniel 3:1-30 Daniel 3:1-30 1 King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, ninety feet high and nine feet [a] wide, and set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon. 2 He then summoned the satraps, prefects, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, magistrates and all the other provincial officials to come to the dedication of the image he had set up. 3 So the satraps, prefects, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, magistrates and all the other provincial officials assembled for the dedication of the image that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up, and they stood before it. 4 Then the herald loudly proclaimed, "This is what you are commanded to do, O peoples, nations and men of every language: 5 As soon as you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes and all kinds of music, you must fall down and worship the image of gold that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up. 6 Whoever does not fall down and worship will immediately be thrown into a blazing furnace." 7 Therefore, as soon as they heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp and all kinds of music, all the peoples, nations and men of every language fell down and worshiped the image of gold that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up. 8 At this time some astrologers [b] came forward and denounced the Jews. 9 They said to King Nebuchadnezzar, "O king, live forever! 10 You have issued a decree, O king, that everyone who hears the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes and all kinds of music must fall down and worship the image of gold, 11 and that whoever does not fall down and worship will be thrown into a blazing furnace. 12 But there are some Jews whom you have set over the affairs of the province of Babylon—Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego—who pay no attention to you, O king. They neither serve your gods nor worship the image of gold you have set up." 13 Furious with rage, Nebuchadnezzar summoned Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. So these men were brought before the king, 14 and Nebuchadnezzar said to them, "Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, that you do not serve my gods or worship the image of gold I have set up? 15 Now when you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes and all kinds of music, if you are ready to fall down and worship the image I made, very good. But if you do not worship it, you will be thrown immediately into a blazing furnace. Then what god will be able to rescue you from my hand?" 16 Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to the king, "O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. 17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. 18 But even if he does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up." 19 Then Nebuchadnezzar was furious with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, and his attitude toward them changed. He ordered the furnace heated seven times hotter than usual 20 and commanded some of the strongest soldiers in his army to tie up Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and throw them into the blazing furnace. 21 So these men, wearing their robes, trousers, turbans and other clothes, were bound and thrown into the blazing furnace. 22The king's command was so urgent and the furnace so hot that the flames of the fire killed the soldiers who took up Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, 23 and these three men, firmly tied, fell into the blazing furnace. 24 Then King Nebuchadnezzar leaped to his feet in amazement and asked his advisers, "Weren't there three men that we tied up and threw into the fire?" They replied, "Certainly, O king." 25 He said, "Look! I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods." 26 Nebuchadnezzar then approached the opening of the blazing furnace and shouted, "Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out! Come here!" So Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego came out of the fire, 27 and the satraps, prefects, governors and royal advisers crowded around them. They saw that the fire had not harmed their bodies, nor was a hair of their heads singed; their robes were not scorched, and there was no smell of fire on them. 28 Then Nebuchadnezzar said, "Praise be to the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who has sent his angel and rescued his servants! They trusted in him and defied the king's command and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God. 29 Therefore I decree that the people of any nation or language who say anything against the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego be cut into pieces and their houses be turned into piles of rubble, for no other god can save in this way." 30 Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the province of Babylon. [NIV UK] 00:21:42 sermon, Stuart Wright, Daniel, Christianity Faithful Living in a Foreign Land Who's really in charge? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_04022007.mp3 Daniel 2:24-49 - Who's really in charge? Christianity Sun, 4 Feb 2007 10:00:00 -0000 Philip Plyming No Daniel 2:24-49 Daniel 2:24-49 24 Then Daniel went to Arioch, whom the king had appointed to execute the wise men of Babylon, and said to him, "Do not execute the wise men of Babylon. Take me to the king, and I will interpret his dream for him." 25 Arioch took Daniel to the king at once and said, "I have found a man among the exiles from Judah who can tell the king what his dream means." 26 The king asked Daniel (also called Belteshazzar), "Are you able to tell me what I saw in my dream and interpret it?" 27 Daniel replied, "No wise man, enchanter, magician or diviner can explain to the king the mystery he has asked about, 28 but there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries. He has shown King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in days to come. Your dream and the visions that passed through your mind as you lay on your bed are these: 29 "As you were lying there, O king, your mind turned to things to come, and the revealer of mysteries showed you what is going to happen. 30 As for me, this mystery has been revealed to me, not because I have greater wisdom than other living men, but so that you, O king, may know the interpretation and that you may understand what went through your mind. 31 "You looked, O king, and there before you stood a large statue—an enormous, dazzling statue, awesome in appearance. 32 The head of the statue was made of pure gold, its chest and arms of silver, its belly and thighs of bronze, 33 its legs of iron, its feet partly of iron and partly of baked clay. 34 While you were watching, a rock was cut out, but not by human hands. It struck the statue on its feet of iron and clay and smashed them. 35 Then the iron, the clay, the bronze, the silver and the gold were broken to pieces at the same time and became like chaff on a threshing floor in the summer. The wind swept them away without leaving a trace. But the rock that struck the statue became a huge mountain and filled the whole earth. 36 "This was the dream, and now we will interpret it to the king. 37 You, O king, are the king of kings. The God of heaven has given you dominion and power and might and glory; 38 in your hands he has placed mankind and the beasts of the field and the birds of the air. Wherever they live, he has made you ruler over them all. You are that head of gold. 39 "After you, another kingdom will rise, inferior to yours. Next, a third kingdom, one of bronze, will rule over the whole earth. 40 Finally, there will be a fourth kingdom, strong as iron—for iron breaks and smashes everything—and as iron breaks things to pieces, so it will crush and break all the others. 41 Just as you saw that the feet and toes were partly of baked clay and partly of iron, so this will be a divided kingdom; yet it will have some of the strength of iron in it, even as you saw iron mixed with clay. 42 As the toes were partly iron and partly clay, so this kingdom will be partly strong and partly brittle. 43 And just as you saw the iron mixed with baked clay, so the people will be a mixture and will not remain united, any more than iron mixes with clay. 44 "In the time of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will crush all those kingdoms and bring them to an end, but it will itself endure forever. 45 This is the meaning of the vision of the rock cut out of a mountain, but not by human hands—a rock that broke the iron, the bronze, the clay, the silver and the gold to pieces. "The great God has shown the king what will take place in the future. The dream is true and the interpretation is trustworthy." 46 Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell prostrate before Daniel and paid him honor and ordered that an offering and incense be presented to him. 47 The king said to Daniel, "Surely your God is the God of gods and the Lord of kings and a revealer of mysteries, for you were able to reveal this mystery." 48 Then the king placed Daniel in a high position and lavished many gifts on him. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and placed him in charge of all its wise men. 49 Moreover, at Daniel's request the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego administrators over the province of Babylon, while Daniel himself remained at the royal court. [NIV UK] 00:32:35 sermon, Philip Plyming, Daniel, Christianity Faithful Living in a Foreign Land Who's really in control of things? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/valerie_bagley_028012007.mp3 Daniel 2:1-23 - Who's really in control of things? Christianity Sun, 28 Jan 2007 10:00:00 -0000 Valerie Bagley No Daniel 2:1-23 o him with wisdom and tact. 15 He asked the king's officer, Why did the king issue such a harsh decree? Arioch then explained the matter to Daniel. 16 At this, Daniel went in to the king and asked for time, so that he might interpret the dream for him. 17 Then Daniel returned to his house and explained the matter to his friends Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. 18 He urged them to plead for mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that he and his friends might not be executed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon. 19 During the night the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven 20 and said: Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. 21 He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. 22 He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him. 23 I thank and praise you, O God of my fathers: You have given me wisdom and power, you have made known to me what we asked of you, you have made known to us the dream of the king. [NIV UK] 00:22:25 sermon, Valerie Bagley, Daniel, Christianity Faithful Living in a Foreign Land Blend in or stick out? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/andrew_cowie_21012007.mp3 Daniel 1:8-21 - Blend in or stick out? Christianity Sun, 21 Jan 2007 10:00:00 -0000 Andrew Cowie No Daniel 1:8-21 Daniel 1:8-21 8 But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself in this way. 9 Now God had caused the official to show favour and sympathy to Daniel, 10 but the official told Daniel, I am afraid of my lord the king, who has assigned your food and drink. Why should he see you looking worse than the other young men of your age? The king would then have my head because of you. 11 Daniel then said to the guard whom the chief official had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, 12 Please test your servants for ten days: Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink. 13 Then compare our appearance with that of the young men who eat the royal food, and treat your servants in accordance with what you see. 14 So he agreed to this and tested them for ten days. 15 At the end of the ten days they looked healthier and better nourished than any of the young men who ate the royal food. 16 So the guard took away their choice food and the wine they were to drink and gave them vegetables instead. 17 To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds. 18 At the end of the time set by the king to bring them in, the chief official presented them to Nebuchadnezzar. 19 The king talked with them, and he found none equal to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah; so they entered the king's service. 20 In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king questioned them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom. 21 And Daniel remained there until the first year of King Cyrus. [NIV UK] 00:28:13 sermon, Andrew Cowie, Daniel, Christianity Faithful Living in a Foreign Land Living in a foreign land http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_14012007.mp3 Daniel 1:1-7 - Living in a foreign land Christianity Sun, 14 Jan 2007 10:00:00 -0000 Philip Plyming No Daniel 1:1-7 Daniel 1:1-7 1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. 2 And the Lord delivered Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, along with some of the articles from the temple of God. These he carried off to the temple of his god in Babylonia and put in the treasure-house of his god. 3 Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, chief of his court officials, to bring in some of the Israelites from the royal family and the nobility— 4 young men without any physical defect, handsome, showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king's palace. He was to teach them the language and literature of the Babylonians. 5 The king assigned them a daily amount of food and wine from the king's table. They were to be trained for three years, and after that they were to enter the king's service. 6 Among these were some from Judah: Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. 7 The chief official gave them new names: to Daniel, the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego. [NIV UK] 00:28:13 sermon, Philip Plyming, Daniel, Christianity The Church and Its Message Fools for Christ? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_03122006.mp3 1 Corinthians 4:8-13 - Fools for Christ? Christianity Sun, 3 Dec 2006 10:00:00 -0000 Philip Plyming No 1 Corinthians 4:8-13 1 Corinthians 4:8-13 8 Already you have all you want! Already you have become rich! You have become kings— and that without us! How I wish that you really had become kings so that we might be kings with you! 9 For it seems to me that God has put us apostles on display at the end of the procession, like men condemned to die in the arena. We have been made a spectacle to the whole universe, to angels as well as to men. 10 We are fools for Christ, but you are so wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are honoured, we are dishonoured! 11 To this very hour we go hungry and thirsty, we are in rags, we are brutally treated, we are homeless. 12 We work hard with our own hands. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; 13 when we are slandered, we answer kindly. Up to this moment we have become the scum of the earth, the refuse of the world. [NIV UK] 00:30:23 sermon, Philip Plyming, 1 Corinthians, Christianity The Church and Its Message Who’s Judging? http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/stuart_wright_26112006.mp3 1 Corinthians 4:1-7 - Who’s Judging? Christianity Sun, 26 Nov 2006 10:00:00 -0000 Stuart Wright No 1 Corinthians 4:1-7 1 Corinthians 4:1-7 1 So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the secret things of God. 2 Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. 3 I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself. 4 My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me. 5 Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait till the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men's hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. 6 Now, brothers, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us the meaning of the saying, Do not go beyond what is written. Then you will not take pride in one man over against another. 7 For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not? [NIV UK] 00:28:19 sermon, Stuart Wright, 1 Corinthians, Christianity The Church and Its Message Learning with God http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_19112006.mp3 1 Corinthians 3:18-23 - Learning with God Christianity Sun, 19 Nov 2006 10:00:00 -0000 Philip Plyming No 1 Corinthians 3:18-23 1 Corinthians 3:18-23 18 Do not deceive yourselves. If any one of you thinks he is wise by the standards of this age, he should become a fool so that he may become wise. 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God's sight. As it is written: He catches the wise in their craftiness; 20 and again, The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile. 21 So then, no more boasting about men! All things are yours, 22 whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future— all are yours, 23 and you are of Christ, and Christ is of God. [NIV UK] 00:27:44 sermon, Philip Plyming, 1 Corinthians, Christianity The Church and Its Message Building with God http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/valerie_bagley_05112006.mp3 1 Corinthians 3:10-17 - Building with God Christianity Sun, 5 Nov 2006 10:00:00 -0000 Valerie Bagley No 1 Corinthians 3:10-17 1 Corinthians 3:10-17 10 By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should be careful how he builds. 11 For no-one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 If any man builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, 13 his work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each man's work. 14 If what he has built survives, he will receive his reward. 15 If it is burned up, he will suffer loss; he himself will be saved, but only as one escaping through the flames. 16 Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and that God's Spirit lives in you? 17 If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy him; for God's temple is sacred, and you are that temple. [NIV UK] 00:28:05 sermon, Valerie Bagley, 1 Corinthians, Christianity The Church and Its Message Growing with God http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/david_king_29102006.mp3 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 - Growing with God Christianity Sun, 29 Oct 2006 10:00:00 -0000 David King No 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 1 Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual but as worldly— mere infants in Christ. 2 I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready. 3 You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarrelling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere men? 4 For when one says, I follow Paul, and another, I follow Apollos, are you not mere men? 5 What, after all, is Apollos? And what is Paul? Only servants, through whom you came to believe— as the Lord has assigned to each his task. 6 I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. 7 So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. 8 The man who plants and the man who waters have one purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labour. 9 For we are God's fellow-workers; you are God's field, God's building. [NIV UK] 00:29:38 sermon, David King, 1 Corinthians, Christianity The Church and Its Message Real Clever http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/david_king_22102006.mp3 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 - Real Clever Christianity Sun, 22 Oct 2006 10:00:00 -0000 David King No 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 6 We do, however, speak a message of wisdom among the mature, but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. 7 No, we speak of God's secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began. 8 None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 9 However, as it is written: No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him — 10 but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. 11 For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man's spirit within him? In the same way no-one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. 12 We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. 13 This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words. 14 The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. 15 The spiritual man makes judgments about all things, but he himself is not subject to any man's judgment: 16 For who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ. [NIV UK] 00:25:59 sermon, David King, 1 Corinthians, Christianity The Church and Its Message The Church and Its Message http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_08102006.mp3 1 Corinthians 1:26-2:5 - The Church and Its Message Christianity Sun, 08 Oct 2006 10:00:00 -0000 Philip Plyming No 1 Corinthians 1:26-2:5 1 Corinthians 1:26-2:5 26 Brothers, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 28 He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things— and the things that are not— to nullify the things that are, 29 so that no-one may boast before him. 30 It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God— that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. 31 Therefore, as it is written: Let him who boasts boast in the Lord. 1 When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. 2 For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 3 I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling. 4 My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's power, 5 so that your faith might not rest on men's wisdom, but on God's power. [NIV UK] 00:28:43 sermon, David King, 1 Corinthians, Christianity The Church and Its Message Weakness and Power http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_01102006.mp3 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 - Weakness and Power Christianity Sun, 01 Oct 2006 10:00:00 -0000 Philip Plyming No 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written: "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate." 20 Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? 21 For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe. 22 Jews demand miraculous signs and Greeks look for wisdom, 23 but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling-block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, 24 but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man's strength. [NIV UK] 00:29:37 sermon, Philip Plyming, 1 Corinthians, Christianity The Church and Its Message Divided Loyalties http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/david_king_17092006.mp3 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 - Divided Loyalties Christianity Sun, 17 Sep 2006 10:00:00 -0000 David King No 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 10 I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. 11 My brothers, some from Chloe's household have informed me that there are quarrels among you. 12 What I mean is this: One of you says, I follow Paul; another, I follow Apollos; another, I follow Cephas; still another, I follow Christ. 13 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptised into the name of Paul? 14 I am thankful that I did not baptise any of you except Crispus and Gaius, 15 so no-one can say that you were baptised into my name. 16 (Yes, I also baptised the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I don't remember if I baptised anyone else.) 17 For Christ did not send me to baptise, but to preach the gospel— not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. [NIV UK] 00:26:21 sermon, David King, 1 Corinthians, Christianity The Church and Its Message Destination: Corinth http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/sermons.htm http://www.holytrinityclaygate.org.uk/Audio/philip_plyming_10092006.mp3 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 - Destination: Corinth Christianity Sun, 10 Sep 2006 10:00:00 -0000 Philip Plyming No 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, 2 To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ — their Lord and ours: 3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. 5 For in him you have been enriched in every way— in all your speaking and in all your knowledge— 6 because our testimony about Christ was confirmed in you. 7 Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. 8 He will keep you strong to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. [NIV UK] 00:25:52 sermon, Philip Plyming, 1 Corinthians, Christianity