Harvest reminders not to forget
Tim Welch speaking as part of our Harvest Thanksgiving series
26th September 2010 – morning service – Tim Welch
The Power of God
Jon Loose speaking as part of our Romans – Amazing Grace series
12th September 2010 – morning service – Jonathan Loose
The everyone gospel
Tim Welch speaking as part of our Romans – Amazing Grace series
5th September 2010 – morning service – Tim Welch
light of the world
Tim Welch speaking as part of our JESUS SAID: I AM … series
8th August 2010 – morning service – Tim Welch
The light of the world
Tim Welch speaking as part of our JESUS SAID: I AM … series
August 1st 2010 – morning service – Tim Welch
Jesus is the same…
Robert Amess speaking as part of our Guest Speaker series
18th July 2010 – morning service – Guest Speaker – Rev Robert Amess
PLEASE NOTE _ THE EVENING SERVICE ON 18TH JULY WAS A JOINT SERVICE, HELD AT ST. MATTHEWS CHURCH, CHELTENHAM – AND WE HAVE NO RECORDING OF THE SERMON.
Who are we and what are we here for?
Chris Wright speaking as part of our CHURCH ANNIVERSARY series
13th June 2010 – morning service – Rev Dr Chris Wright (Director, Langham Partnership International) – Church Anniversary guest speaker
They think it’s all over – it is now
Tim Welch speaking as part of our GUEST SERVICE – FOOTBALL CELEBRATION series
9th May morning guest service – Tim Welch
The leaders of godliness
Fred Hughes speaking as part of our A God-Shaped Life series
Qualifications for elders about their behaviour (Titus 1:6-8) and ‘sound doctrine’ (Titus 1:9)
POSITIVE VALUES
1. ‘An elder must be blameless’ Titus 1:6 (also Titus 1:7)
2. ‘The husband of but one wife’ Titus 1:6
3. ‘ A man whose children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient.’ Titus 1:6
4. ‘Hospitable’ Titus 1:8
5. ‘One who loves what is good’ Titus 1:8
6. ‘Who is self-controlled’ Titus 1:8
7. ‘Upright’ Titus 1:8
8. ‘Holy and disciplined’ Titus 1:8
NEGATIVE QUALITIES
1. ‘Not overbearing’
2. ‘Not quick tempered’
3. ‘Not given to drunkenness’
4. ‘Not violent’
5. ‘Not pursuing dishonest gain’
One more essential qualification: ‘He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught’. (Titus 1:9)
Summary: ‘godliness’ or ‘holiness’
The role of elders: ‘an overseer is entrusted with God’s work’ (Titus 1:7); ‘encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.’ (Titus 1:9)
Unexpected Promises
Jon Loose speaking as part of our Christmas Family Service series
This was a special Christmas family service.
No message recorded
Knowing God Loves Singing
Tim Welch speaking as part of our Revelation 2-3 – 7 Letters for 7 Churches series
1. Authentic worship is directed to God
a) God�s work in the past [Exodus 15:1-12]
* personal confession [Exodus 15:2-3]
* narration [Exodus 15:4-10]
* personal confession [Exodus 15:11]
b) God�s leading for the future [Exodus 15:13-18]
2. Authentic worship is varied
i) the role of women
ii) drama
iii) musical instruments
iv) dancing
3. Authentic worship magnifies God
a) Enhances God�s reputation [Exodus 15:14-16]
b) Anticipates heaven�s song [Rev 15:1-8]
4. Authentic worship is fragile
a) Singing turned to grumbling! [Exodus 15:22-27]
b) The cycle of:
* Praise Songs
* Disappointment / bitterness
* Complaints
* God provides (again!)