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Hope Found Here
Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 18, 2018 (message contributor)
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1. Hope Found Here - Hope In Our Creator
Contributed on Jan 23, 2018
God, is the Creator, He exists, He is not a product of man’s imagination, He is real, He is the basis of our Hope.
Our theme this year is Hope Found Here, and this month we are considering the Hope we have in our Creator, our Heavenly Father, the one who created everything we see, and everything we can’t see. Our English Bible starts with the book of Genesis, and the first words we read in Genesis is “In ...read more
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2. Hope In Our Creator And Lord
Contributed on Jan 25, 2018
In Psalm 8 King David speaks of looking at everything God has created, in the heavens, in the sky and on the Earth. David is amazed that in all of this vast creation of everything we can see, and everything we can’t, God cares about individual people.
Our theme this year is Hope Found Here, and this month we are considering the Hope we have in our Creator, Our Heavenly Father, the one who created everything we see, and everything we can’t see. God, is the Creator, He exists, He is not a product of man’s imagination, He is real, He is the ...read more
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3. Hope In A Covenant Of Love
Contributed on Feb 14, 2018
The Christian faith is based on an everlasting, unchangeable covenant with God. Our salvation is because of the covenant of love we have entered into with God.
Our theme this year is Hope Found Here, and this month we are considering the Hope of the Covenant. To focus our thoughts this morning listen to the words of Romans 15:4 (NIV) says, “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the ...read more
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4. Hope In A Covenant Of Faith
Contributed on Feb 18, 2018
A Covenant of Faith and a man named Abraham. Romans 4:3, “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.”
Our theme this year is Hope Found Here, and this month we are considering the Hope of the Covenant. Our faith is based on an everlasting, unchangeable covenant with God. Our salvation is not based on us being ‘good enough’, or ticking the right boxes, or trying to ‘be better’ or ‘doing good ...read more
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5. Our Hope Is Found In Christ Alone
Contributed on Mar 2, 2018
In Christ alone our hope is found, when we trust in Jesus as our Lord and Saviour we are brought out of the captivity of the darkness of our sin and into God’s marvellous light.
Our hope is found in Christ alone We continue with our theme for this year of Hope Found Here and this month we are looking at our Hope in Christ. This morning I want us to consider together the truth that our hope is found in Christ alone. Listen to the words of the first verse of the song ...read more
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6. Hope In Jesus The Only Way, Truth And Life
Contributed on Mar 18, 2018
When we place our faith and trust in Jesus we are placing our hope in the only one who can save us from our sins.
Hope in the only Way, Truth & Life We continue in our series on Hope found Here and this month we are considering Hope in Christ. This evening I want to remind you that when we place our faith and trust in Jesus we are placing our hope in the only one who can save us from our ...read more
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7. Hope In The Cross Of Christ
Contributed on Apr 12, 2018
If we have accepted Jesus as our Lord and Saviour we have the certain hope, the assurance, God has forgiven us of all our sins because of what Jesus has done on the Cross.
We continue in our series on Hope Found Here and this month our focus is on Hope in the Cross. The dictionary defines hope as a feeling of expectation or a desire for certain things to happen. As Christians, we have a hope in God that is steadfast and certain, we have a blessed assurance ...read more
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8. Saved And Healed At The Cross Of Christ
Contributed on Apr 27, 2018
Jesus is our Lord and Saviour, we have the certain hope, the assurance, God has forgiven us of all our sins because of what Jesus has done on the Cross. The sacrifice of Jesus has paid the price for our salvation and also our healing.
Saved and Healed at the Cross of Christ We continue in our series on Hope Found Here and this month our focus is on Hope in the Cross. If we have accepted Jesus as our Lord and Saviour we have the certain hope, the assurance, God has forgiven us of all our sins because of what Jesus has done on ...read more
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9. Hope In God The Source Of All Comfort
Contributed on May 21, 2018
God is meant to be the source of our comfort, the source of our strength in adversity or trouble. Is God your comforter in all things or have you built yourself your own comfort zone?
Hope in God The Source of all comfort We continue in our series on Hope Found Here and this month our focus is on Hope in the Comforter. Listen to the words of 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all ...read more
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10. We Are The Church
Contributed on Jun 11, 2018
In the Bible “church” is by definition either all of the disciples of Jesus Christ or a specific group of believers. In 1 Timothy chapter 5, The Apostle Paul describes the church as people dedicated to doing whatever it takes to reach out and help others
We continue in our series Hope Found Here, and this month our focus is on Hope in the Church. Many people associate the word “church” with a building. Often something old, draughty, with uncomfortable wooden pews and a smell of damp. I have spoken to people in Ashingdon and Rayleigh who did ...read more
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11. Hope In The Mission Of The Church
Contributed on Jun 21, 2018
God has given His church a mission, God has given each of us a command to go and share the Gospel.
Hope in the Mission of the Church Throughout the history of the church there have been many who have laid down their lives for Jesus and the message of the gospel. Even today, there will be people who will suffer persecution for their faith in Christ. There will be those who are mistreated, ...read more
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12. Hope In The Compassion Of God
Contributed on Jul 2, 2018
When we come by faith to Jesus we enter into a covenant relationship with God. Because of His Compassion, His love, His mercy, because of the sacrifice of Jesus we are forgiven. We are called His children. We are adopted into His family.
We continue in our series on Hope Found Here, and this month we are considering the Hope we have in the Compassion of Father God. When we come by faith to Jesus we enter into a covenant relationship with God. Because of His Compassion, His love, His mercy, because of the sacrifice of Jesus we ...read more
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13. The Promises Of God’s Compassion
Contributed on Jul 6, 2018
A sermon on The Promises of God’s Compassion found in Psalm 145.
We continue in our series on hope found here and this month our focus is on the compassion of God. This morning I want us to consider together The Promises of God’s Compassion by looking at a Psalm where King David speaks of God’s goodness, greatness, compassion and grace, Psalm 145. In the ...read more
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14. The Commandment Of Compassion
Contributed on Jul 13, 2018
The Commandment of Compassion: Luke 6:36, Jesus said “You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.”
We continue in our series on Hope Found Here and this month our focus is on the Compassion of Father God. This morning what I want us to consider together is The Commandment of Compassion. To focus our thoughts this morning consider these words: Psalm 103:13 says, “The Lord is like a father to ...read more
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15. Resting And Relaxing In God
Contributed on Aug 2, 2018
Physical rest and spiritual rest are essential for each and every one of us. God has given you the freedom to choose to rest, to be still, to know that God is God.
We continue in our series on Hope Found Here and it’s apt that this month we are going to be thinking about resting and relaxing in God. “Rest” is defined as “peace, ease or refreshment.” “Relax” means “to become loose or less firm, to have a milder manner, to be less stiff.” What does the ...read more
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16. The Commandment Of Sabbath Rest
Contributed on Aug 17, 2018
Sometimes we are so busy we simply do not find the time to slow down, pause, or stop long enough to rest and listen to God. Yet, since time began, God has offered us all the opportunity to rest.
We continue in our series on Hope Found Here and this month we are thinking about ‘Hope in the calming presence of God’ or to put it another way, knowing how to rest and relax in God. The question I want to address this evening is "Do we understand what it means to rest in God?" We live in a ...read more
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17. Hope Found In The Call Of God
Contributed on Sep 8, 2018
The concept and purpose of a divine call is not something we create, it is something God places within us. Have we responded to or rejected God’s specific call on our lives? Throughout history God has called people to Him and called people to serve Him. Let me tell you about some of them
We continue in our series Hope Found Here and this month we are considering Hope in the Call or Calling of God. The dictionary defines calling as: a strong inner impulse toward a particular course of action especially when accompanied by conviction of divine influence. The concept and purpose of a ...read more
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18. Hope In The Call Of Help
Contributed on Oct 14, 2018
Is there an aspect of your life where you need God to step in? Are you brokenhearted? Do you feel crushed? Are you experiencing trouble in your life?
We continue in our series Hope found Here and on this Healing and Wholeness Sunday what I want us to consider this morning is Hope in the Call of Help. Do you need to call out to God for Healing? Is there an aspect of your life where you need God to step in? Are you brokenhearted? Do you feel ...read more
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19. Call Out To God In Prayer
Contributed on Oct 14, 2018
Often when we pray, we expect God to answer even before we say Amen. God knows the end from the beginning and everything in-between He knows the perfect time for everything that happens in our lives.
We continue in our series Hope found Here and on this Healing and Wholeness Sunday what I want to do is encourage you to Call out to God in prayer. Psalm 34:17-20, The LORD hears His people when they call to Him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the ...read more
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20. Hope In God Our Constant Companion
Contributed on Oct 14, 2018
Hope is found Here because God is your constant companion, trust in His promises, trust in His presence, His protection and His provision. Don’t be afraid, for God is with you. Don’t be afraid. God is here to help you.
We continue in our series Hope Found Here and this month we are focusing on Hope in the Companionship of God and each other. This morning I want us to consider together the hope we have in the presence, protection and provision of God. Listen to these words of God recorded for us in Isaiah chapter ...read more
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21. Hope In The Conquest Of Sin, Death And Fear
Contributed on Nov 2, 2018
Our hope comes from being in a real relationship with Jesus, He has conquered the power of sin and death. If we are in Christ, we have no need to fear our past, our present or our future. We are secure in Him, He is with us, Jesus is our certain hope.
We continue in our series Hope Found Here and this month our theme is Hope in the Conquest. Perhaps for some Hope in the Conquest is a little too abstract, so maybe I need to define it a little more: Hope in the Conquest of Sin; Hope in the Conquest of Death; and Hope in the Conquest of Fear. Our ...read more
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22. Remembrance Sunday
Contributed on Nov 14, 2018
Remembrance Sunday is an important event in the church calendar because it helps us to not forget why we have the freedom that we enjoy today.
Remembrance Sunday is an important event in the church calendar because it helps us to not forget why we have the freedom that we enjoy today. It reminds us of the peace we have experienced here in England was not bought cheaply. Remembrance Sunday is more than a reminder of those who died in the ...read more
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23. Hope In The Conquest - More Than Conquerors In Christ
Contributed on Nov 14, 2018
We continue in our series Hope Found Here and this month our theme is Hope in the Conquest. If we are in Christ, if we have accepted Him as our Lord and Saviour we have no need to fear our past, our present or our future.
We continue in our series Hope Found Here and this month our theme is Hope in the Conquest. Hope in the Conquest of what? Hope in the Conquest of Sin; Hope in the Conquest of Death; and Hope in the Conquest of Fear. Our hope comes from being in a real relationship with Jesus, He has conquered the ...read more
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24. Hope In The Coming King
Contributed on Dec 11, 2018
Advent is a time to celebrate both the past and the future, we remember when Jesus came into this world 2000 years ago, born as a baby, fully human and also fully God.
Hope in the Coming King We continue in our series Hope found here, and this month our focus is on Hope in the Coming King. Today is the second Sunday of Advent, the word Advent comes from the Latin verb ‘venio’ - to come - and ‘advenio’ - to come towards. Advent is a time to celebrate both the ...read more
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25. Hope Found In Advent And The Coming King
Contributed on Dec 17, 2018
The clue is in the name - Christmas is meant to be a celebration of the coming of Christ. Don’t let anything push Christ out of your Christmas! Celebrate Jesus, worship Him, make time for Him this Christmas.
We continue in our series Hope found here, and this month our focus is on Advent and Hope in the Coming King. I want to ask you a simple question this evening, but I need you to do something first, I want you create a quick list in your head of 3 things you think you need to do this Christmas. ...read more
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26. Christmas Morning Family Service
Contributed on Jan 8, 2019
A reminder of why we celebrate Christmas
It’s Christmas Day! Today millions of people will celebrate Christmas, even those who do not believe in the birth of Jesus still take the time to enjoy themselves. I was born into a Jewish family, yet we always celebrated Christmas. We had a Christmas Tree, we had Christmas Decorations, we sent ...read more