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Today, Rory continues our series in the book of Matthew, preaching from Matthew 8:18-27. In this passage Jesus reveals something of his divine nature and power by calming the storm that surrounded him and his disciples. Knowing who Jesus is and his sovereignty over creation, how will we build our lives on him? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKqsIH…
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Today we continue our series in Jesus' letters to the churches of Asia Minor. In Revelation 3:1-6, Jesus addresses the church in Sardis, a congregation with an impressive reputation yet lacking genuine spiritual life. Listen in to hear how their repentance and hope lies in union with Christ. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSw3-5No90s…
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As we continue our new series in Matthew’s gospel, Tom preaches to us from Matthew 8:18-22. In this passage two men approach Jesus with apparent eagerness to follow Him, but Jesus exposes the deeper obstacles in their hearts. We see how Jesus challenges us to recognise that His kingdom must take precedence over all else. https://www.youtube.com/wat…
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Today, Pete continues our series in the letters to the seven churches of Asia Minor. In Revelation 2:18-29, Jesus addresses the church in Thyatira, recognising their love, service, and perseverance but warning against their tolerance of false teaching. In a world that tries to infiltrate the church and pull us away from the truth, how will we stand…
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As we continue our series in Matthew’s gospel, Pete preaches to us from Matthew 8:1-17, focussing on Jesus’ healing of Peter’s mother-in-law and the healing of the crowds. In this passage we see Jesus’ power and love for the sick and needy, the connection to the passage in Isaiah, and what it means for us today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRUH…
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Today, Tom takes us through the next letter in our series in the seven letters to the churches of Asia minor. In Revelation 2:12-17, Jesus addresses the church in Pergamum, commending them for their faithfulness in a city filled with pagan worship. He encourages them to stay true but also warns against tolerating false teachings, which can lead to …
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In the next in our series Rory preaches from Revelation 2:8-11. In these verses, Jesus encourages the church in Smyrna, reminding them that He is the eternal victor over death and in control of all events. Despite their current and impending persecution, they are called to remain fearless and faithful, trusting in the eternal rewards He promises. W…
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As we continue our new series in Matthew’s gospel, Tom preaches to us from Matthew 8:1-13. In this passage we see the encounter between Jesus and the roman centurion whose servant is paralysed and ‘suffering terribly’ at home. We see the centurion’s request, Jesus’ amazement at what he’s seeing and hearing, and what it all means for us today. https…
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Today Pete continues our series in the seven letters to the seven churches of Asia. In Revelation 2:1-7, Jesus commends the Church for their perseverance and hatred of sin but warns them of forsaking their first love for Him. Without a renewed love for Christ that overflows into the world, the Church becomes lifeless. Will we return to our first lo…
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At our baptism service where we’re baptising five young believers, Rory preaches to us from Luke 5:12-14. In this passage we see Jesus heal a man with leprosy - we see Jesus’ amazing response to the man’s request, the power of God at work, and what this all means for us today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2JufbFb-5s…
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Today we begin a new series in the Book of Revelation, looking at the seven letters dictated by Jesus and written down by John the apostle and sent to the seven churches of Asia. Pete opens the series with an introduction to the letters and preaches from Revelation 1:1-20. In these verses John encounters the risen Jesus in his glory and we are pres…
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In our final evening in our series on Postcards - the shortest books in the Bible - Tom preaches from Jude 1:1-25. In this letter we see Jude writing to God’s people to urge them to carry on in the faith - we see his warning about false teaching, his call to persevere in the truth, and what it all means for us today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v…
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Today, Tom concludes our series “Wonderfully Made”. In Psalm 139:19-24, David calls for God’s justice against those who misuse His name and exploit others, which reflects the reality of human sinfulness. The heart of this prayer is a desire for the Lord to bring an end to evil. How are Christians to understand this prayer for judgement and how does…
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Rory continues our Postcards series - looking at the smallest books in the Bible - by preaching from 3 John 1:1-15. In this passage we see John’s letter to his friend Gaius - we see his love for his Christian brothers and sisters, his instructions to his friend, and what it all means for us today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRgMtOQ9IWM…
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Today Pete continues our series Wonderfully Made, preaching from Psalm 139: 13-18. In this passage the psalmist reflects on how wonderful it is to be made by the Lord. Listen in to hear how knowing the Lord's loving hand in our creation leads us to praise and worship. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXw5RVBdpEs…
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As we continue our Postcards series looking at the smallest books in the Bible, Pete preaches from 2 John 1:13. In this passage we see John’s letter to the lady he is writing to - we see his heart for the truth, his guidance to the lady and her children, and what it all means for us today. We apologise that the reading and start of the sermon are n…
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Today Tom continues our new series preaching from Psalm 139:1-12. In these verses we see that the Lord Jesus is always present with His people—wherever they are, guiding them in their discipleship, even in times of darkness, sin, and death. Listen in to hear how can we live with a deeper awareness of Jesus' constant presence, especially in our most…
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As we continue our series in Postcards - looking at the smallest books in the Bible - Pete preaches from Philemon 1:1-25. In this passage we see Paul and Timothy’s letter to their friend Philemon - we see Paul’s request for Onisemus, what it shows us about what it means to be a Christian, and what this all means for us today. https://www.youtube.co…
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Today Tom begins a new series in Psalm 139, preaching from Psalm 139:1-6. In these verses the psalmist reflects on God’s all-encompassing knowledge and presence. From our innermost thoughts to our every move, God is intimately aware of all that we are and do. Listen in as we jump into this meditation on the wonder and mystery of being fully known a…
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In our new series looking at the smallest books in the Bible, Tom preaches to us from Obadiah 1:1-21. In this passage we see Obadiah’s message to God’s people - we see Edom’s involvement in the oppression of God’s people, two great reversals of fortune, and what this all means for us today more than 2000 years later. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v…
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Today we continue our series in the Lord's prayer in Matthew 6:5-15 and Pete focuses in on the phrase "lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil". Listen in to hear what this phrase means and how we are fully dependent on the Lord to remain faithful to him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDhMcvAvJKQ…
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Before we begin our new series in the evening services, Tom takes us through 1 Timothy 6:17-21 in a one-off sermon. In these verses Paul gives his final charge to Timothy, to guard the gospel that was given to him. How to we hold fast to the truths of the gospel in a culture that looks to draw us away from the Lord? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=…
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Habakkuk's prayer reflects his trust in God's Word, his plea for revival, and his acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and mercy. Listen in to jear how faith, prayer, and living by God's truth can keep us faithful in a world marked by violence and injustice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHVhxf-S3Fc…
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Today Rory continues our series in The Gospel According to Jesus’ Enemies, preaching from Ephesians 2 and Revelation 20. These passages focus on the enemies of Christ who reject him and in particular the devil as the ultimate enemy. If believers understand the gravity of hell and the glory of the gospel, we can evangelise with urgency, emphasising …
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Throughout the month of August, Maurice is taking us through the book of Habakkuk. Today he preaches from Habakkuk 1:12 - 2:20. This passage records a dialogue between God and the prophet Habakkuk as he wrestles with the evil he sees around him? How can we reconcile our desire for justice to be served on the on hand and a just God who sees all that…
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Phil continues our series in The Gospel According to Jesus’ Enemies, preaching from Acts 17:16-34. In this passage we see Paul’s time in Athens - we see his response to what he sees going on around him in the Athenian culture, the reaction of the Athenian nobles, and what how it applies to us today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1Z8OVFm5r4…
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In Habakkuk 1:1-11, the prophet, struggling to live by faith, brings two honest complaints before the Lord, questioning the presence of evil and the limit of human understanding. Continuing our special series in Habakkuk, Maurice shows us from the passage how the Lord responds by affirming His sovereignty over all things. How can we, like Habakkuk,…
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As we continue our series in The Gospel According to Jesus’ Enemies, Pete preaches to us from Acts 17:1-9. In this passage we see the people’s mixed reaction to Paul and Silas preaching the Good News in Thessalonica. What makes the Christian message so different from anything else in the world? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahi7z05ZSxI…
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Today our guest preacher Maurice Kinnaird begins a series in Habakkuk preaching from Habakkuk 2:1-5. In this passage, the Lord answers a challenge from the prophet Habakkuk to act justly towards the righteous and the wicked. What does it mean that "the righteous will live by faith"? and what does this phrase tell us about the christian life? https:…
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On this special evening where we baptised two of our members, Myra and Gladys, Pete preaches from Acts 11:19-29. In this passage we see what the believers do following the death of Stephen - we see their actions in spreading the Good News and the reputation they get as a result - they are called ‘Christians’. But what is a Christian? https://www.yo…
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Today we continue our series on the Lord’s Prayer and Tom preaches from Matthew 18:21-25 and Matthew 6:9-15. “Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors” - To know that we are people forgiven by the Lord demands that we ourselves are people ready to forgive. How do we practically work through forgiving other people? https://www.youtube.com/watc…
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As we continue our series in The Gospel According to Jesus’ Enemies, Chris preaches to us on the story of the Apostle Paul, with the central passage of 1 Timothy 1:12-17. As we look at Paul’s journey from committed enemy of Jesus to committed follower, we see his past life, his attempts to gain God’s approval, the outcome of those attempts, and wha…
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Today we continue our series on the Lord’s Prayer and Tom preaches from Matthew 6:8-15. “Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors” - To believe in the forgiveness mentioned in this prayer is to reject any conditions or caveats in our forgiveness. What does it mean to really believe in the forgiveness of sins? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i…
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Today, Tom carries on our series in the Lord's Prayer. In Matthew 6:1-15, instead of tackling the pressing issues of the day head-on, Jesus directs us to ask for our daily bread. Why does Jesus emphasize this simple request? Tune in to explore how asking for our daily bread reveals our reliance on God's provision, and how it shapes our understandin…
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As we continue our series in The Gospel according to Jesus’ enemies, Geraint preaches to us from John 19:1-22. In this passage we see Jesus being flogged and mocked before his crucifixion, and Pilate’s interactions with Jesus and the crowd. We see the role he played in Jesus’ death, the words he spoke about Jesus, and what it all means for us today…
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Pete continues our series in the Lord’s Prayer from Matthew 6:1-15. Today we look at the phrase “Your kingdom come”. What does it mean to ask this of the Lord? Listen in to hear how our hope in the Lord and his kingdom can shape our lives and how we pray https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hGh_buYjHUتوسط Copyright Cornerstone Church Kingston
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In this one-off special, our guest speaker Gavin Kinnaird takes us through the first of the Ten Commandments, preaching from Exodus 20:1-17. In this passage we see God’s law for how we are to live our lives, with a focus on the first commandment ‘You shall have no other Gods but me’. We see the nature of the God who gives this command, the conseque…
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For the next sermon in our series in The Lord's Prayer, Tom takes us through the phrase "hallowed be thy name". In our passage, Matthew 6:9, we see what it means for the name of the Lord to be hallowed and how this relates to our walk as believers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJCeNIC8XG0توسط Copyright Cornerstone Church Kingston
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Rory continues our series looking at ‘the Gospel according to Jesus’ enemies’, preaching to us from John 11:38-57. In this passage we see Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, the reaction of the religious leaders to this, and what it means for us today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=et5JR_OhTTAتوسط Copyright Cornerstone Church Kingston
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Today Tom takes us through the beginning of the Lord's prayer focussing on what it means to address the Lord as Father. Listen in to hear how our understanding of God as our Father shapes our relationship with him and how we relate to him through prayer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCifYW79vZcتوسط Copyright Cornerstone Church Kingston
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In this second instalment in our new series ‘The Gospel according to Jesus’ enemies’, Tom preaches from John 7:37-52. In this passage we see opposition to Jesus from the Jewish leaders, and their command to the temple guards to have Jesus arrested. However, the guards aren’t able to! We see the guard’s reason for not arresting Jesus, the Jewish lea…
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In our sermon today, Pete continues our new series in the Lord’s Prayer and preaches from Luke 11:1-4. In this passage, the question is posed to Jesus, “Lord teach us to pray”. We see in his response our total dependence on the Lord and the privilege of praying to our heavenly Father. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyk0dPlIzoA…
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As we start a new series in our evening service, Rory preaches to use from Luke 15:1-32. In this passage we see Jesus eating with tax collectors and sinners, and we hear the objection of the religious leaders to this. Jesus responds with three stories about how when something (or someone) is lost and is then found, the owner rejoices! But what does…
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Today we start a new series in the Lord's prayer and Tom takes us through the first of a two part introduction starting in Matthew 6:1-8. In this passage we see how the Lord's prayer should be understood in light of the broader context of the sermon on the mount. Listen in to hear how the gospel of Jesus plays into our prayers and relationship with…
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In this conclusion in our series in the book of Judges, Rory preaches from a number of books, including Isaiah 9:1-7. We start with the final damning verse of Judges, that ‘in those days Israel (God’s people) had no king - everyone did as they saw fit’, but as we travel through the old and new Testaments, we see that even in the darkest situations …
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In the last in our series in the book of Ecclesiastes, Pete takes us through 11:6 - 12:14. In these verses the teacher turns to the problem on aging, giving advice to the young. Listen in to find out how the process of aging point us to Jesus? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IjEfWqlZFUتوسط Copyright Cornerstone Church Kingston
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Richard continues our series in the book of Judges preaching from Judges 20:1-21:25. Here we see the horrific results of Israel failing to trust God and then taking justice into their own hands. Listen in to hear how Jesus as our king helps us in our daily lives as we face different situations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TY6zd1FIwrE…
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From our human perspective the world appears to be random, even chaotic and so there are two main approaches to life: to be careful or to be care-free. In our sermon today Pete takes us through Ecclesiastes 10:1-3, 20-11:6. In these verses, we see the weaknesses of both these approaches and how the gospel allows us to fully engage with life and avo…
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Tom continues our series in Ecclesiastes, preaching from Ecclesiastes 8:9-9:16. In this passage the writer shares his observations of the wicked and the righteous, and the way their lives seem to go - and he tackles the hard questions of seeming injustice from a place of real life. How are we to understand the hardest parts of life? https://www.you…
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As we continue our series in the book of Judges, Rory preaches to us from Judges 19:1-30. In this passage we see the story of the Levite and his concubine. We see the horror of sin, the darkness of God’s people, and what this all means for us today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N2acjqOVlsتوسط Copyright Cornerstone Church Kingston
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