Church in the Peak

WirksworthPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18886655-wirksworth-22-03-26-on-a-mission-together-jo-hassan.mp3Jo continued our series about the fundementals of church life, looking at the importance of being a church on a mission together.

MatlockPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18886632-matlock-22-03-26-kings-and-priests-phil-hardy.mp3Phil continued our series looking at the book of Revelation, focusing on Revelation 5.

WirksworthPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18850058-wirksworth-15-03-26-prayer-andy-hassan.mp3Andy continued our series on what church means, focussing this week on the importance of prayer. 

MatlockPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18848356-matlock-15-03-26-journeying-with-god-jenny-hardy.mp3Jenny spoke about journeying with God through the seasons of our life.

MatlockPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18811910-matlock-08-03-26-the-world-needs-a-hero-neal-garratt.mp3At our joint Matlock and Wirksworth meeting today. Neal continued our series on Revelation, looking at Revelation 5.Neal's notes, in PDF format: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PJFOdAMir2ovzfQH-HK4b41Il1RBDqcs/view?usp=drive_link

MatlockPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18789627-matlock-01-03-26-the-scroll-phil-hardy.mp3Phil continued our preaching series on Revelation, looking at Revelation 5 and the Scroll.

WirksworthPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18771307-wirksworth-01-03-26-holy-spirit-in-community-ray-novotny.mp3Ray Novotny spoke about the Holy Spirit.

BuxtonPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18771231-buxton-01-03-26-radical-giving-peter-williams.mp3Peter spoke about the power of radical giving.Peter's slides, in PDF format: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m-eINBCSMgcO4Rp6OoKUFrDuk3DUyNwV/view?usp=drive_link

BuxtonPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18742178-buxton-22-02-26-carriers-of-god-s-glory-phil-hardy.mp3Phil spoke about the ultimate purpose of the church being carrying God's glory.

WirksworthPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18727497-wirksworth-22-02-26-church-as-a-community-helen-bagnall.mp3Helen spoke about the church as a community.

Matlock Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18727162-matlock-22-02-26-cherubim-peter-wililams.mp3Peter continued our series on Revelation.Peter's notes, in PDF format: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dxAfp6Rnisj3e4ngPh-DXWr1j-xYxdhD/view?usp=drive_linkPeter's slides, in PDF format: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VV-DgpC_GdMSAgW0GNcZ1MfN_YfNDKDd/view?usp=drive_link

WirksworthPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18708754-wirksworth-15-02-26-communion-neal-garratt.mp3Neal continued our series looking at what the church believes, concentrating on Communion this week.

BuxtonPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18723761-buxton-15-02-26-devoted-to-god-s-word-andy-hamill.mp3Andy contined our series about the church, looking at how the early church was devoted to God's Word.

Matlock Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18708595-matlock-15-02-26-come-up-here-peter-williams.mp3Peter continued our series on Revelation, preaching from Revelation 4.Peter's slides (in PDF format): https://drive.google.com/file/d/18p5Ny24e4dC5-SrBXhNwE9i8VEwM86fi/view?usp=drive_link

WIrksworth Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18643675-wirksworth-08-02-26-the-fundamentals-of-the-church-the-bible-steve-bagnall.mp3Steve spoke about how fundamental the bible is to us and our church.

BuxtonPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18721668-buxton-15-02-26-worship-caroline-mcken.mp3Caroline continued our series on the church, looking at worship.

Matlock Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18643623-08-02-26-the-throne-of-grace-dave-watmore.mp3Dave continued our series on the book of Revelation, looking at the Throne of Grace.Dave's notes (in PDF format): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_0pQ0QZLwfikz5Q5txRp2uVQxcSMY-5A/view?usp=drive_link

BuxtonPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18721667-buxton-01-02-26-prayer-nev-kelvey-brown.mp3Nev continues our series about the church, looking at prayer.

BuxtonPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18721664-buxton-25-01-26-eating-together-phil-hardy.mp3Phil continues our series about what the church is, looking at eating together.

Matlock Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18567918-25-01-26-giving-peter-williams.mp3Please note the recording cuts out randomly. The gaps have be removed as much as possible. This results in the audio appearing to 'jump' periodically. Matthew 6Do we trust?Jehovah jirehWhat do your spending patterns tell you about what you value?What can't you do without?Certain types clothing, make up, hair do, technology, sky TV sports package, every penny into mortgage, giving your children what you never had, investment for the futureSecurity, vanity (pride), self gratification Look at the flowers of the field, and birds of the airDo we really trust God?Psalms 4:6-8 2 Corinthians 9:8 Malachi 3:10This is not like a slot machine, we give, God provides.However, there is a command we should tithe. But it is a command with a promise.Proverbs 3:9-10 If it doesn't hurt, is it sacrificial?Why are we giving?How does that fit with our vision?What are we believing for? And do our actions express that?Adventurous giving When was the last time you gambled on an investment in the kingdom of God?Joseph said to his brothers and his dad.Genesis 45:20Don't worry about your personal belongings, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.'Jesus says don't worry, for the kingdom is yours…..

BuxtonPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18626550-buxton-18-01-26-what-is-the-church-phil-hardy.mp3Phil preaches from Isaiah about what the church is.Phil's slides (in PDF format): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WfY8hHEUHWGl-QUxfUW9cJ0zEMWOcW57/view?usp=drive_link

BuxtonPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18626540-buxton-11-01-26-what-is-the-church-for-phil-hardy.mp3Phil preaches from Acts on what the church is for.Phil's slides (in PDF format): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m_QYIWW7rBFgxJCj5iG3rc2E3E4XGYE_/view?usp=drive_link

Matlock Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18488865-11-01-26-when-the-going-gets-tough-neal-garratt.mp3Neal spoke from 1 Peter 5:8-11 about God being with us at all times.Neal's notes (in PDF format): https://drive.google.com/file/d/15NINod1VpF5r64AsozLLy1PXGNmyI5N-/view?usp=drive_link

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18350315-14-12-25-revelation-the-letter-to-the-church-in-laodicea-phil-hardy.mp3Phil continued our series on Revelation, looking at the letter written to the church in Laodicea.

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18311899-07-12-25-revelation-the-church-in-philadelphia-peter-williams.mp3Peter continued our series on Revelation, looking at the letter to the church in Philadelphia.Peter's slides (in PDF format): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g9e-vNNBg-HOYr53RkRt1WERkP5epge8/view?usp=drive_linkPeter's notes (in PDF format): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J_DzbkStOsJD-Mhe878dLGwKtEAdE9dp/view?usp=drive_link[Very edited below]Revelation 3:7-13Philadelphia named after a king of Pergamum.Also means brotherly love Agricultural area, which is afflicted by earthquakes, including ad37Now called alasehir, city of god in Arabic. There are ruins there but no current church listed.Romans used Philadelphia as the eastern outpost of the empire.  It was a missional post for the promotion of Roman values.Only church that Jesus has no complaint aboutPillarsThe Philadelphian city had unstable pillars from the earthquakes. We are promised crowns, to be pillars, and new name which is our heavenly identity in Christ.Prophecy for citp.Before the pandemic, promise of pillars.During pandemic Matlock 100 to 50, Buxton 100 to 30.God has sent us pillars. You know who you are! The job we were given as leaders was to raise them into place! We need to do that. We need to release more leaders. Forgive us in our slowness.V12Signature of God - write on them a new nameThe synagogue Jews were not authentic followers.A signature shows it's authentic A signature shows it's owner. (Andy on foot of woody)A signature shows authority.When you sign a cheque you are giving authority to the person to take your money. Jesus has promised the Philadelphians that they though weak will have his strength. They have His authority A signature shows the guarantee. We have a guarantee of heaven. Your identity in Christ supercedes all other identities. Race, colour, language, occupation, sexuality etc So what?Jesus wants us to know we are saved, and that we won't need to suffer the tribulation Jesus wants us His church to lean into His teaching, remaining true to it, and not to waver.Jesus wants us His people to know our salvation, not to doubt that, and in that be an ambassador for Him in the world in which we live, because, time is short.

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18273111-30-11-25-revelation-the-letter-to-the-church-in-sardis-dave-watmore.mp3Dave continues our series on Revelation, looking at the letter to the church in Sardis.

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18238120-23-11-25-the-letter-to-the-chruch-at-thyatira-lesley-watmore.mp3Lesley contines our series looking at the book of Revelation, in particular the letter to the church at Thyatira. 

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18198137-16-11-25-pergamum-peter-williams.mp3Peter continued our series on Revelation, focusing on the letter written to the church in Pergamum. The quality of this recording has suffered as a result of the technical issues experienced this morning. Peter's slides (in PDF format): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zLXIzot6y-bK16thYEzr98pqaX5licj5/view?usp=drive_linkRevelation 2:12-17 Pergamum means height of elevation.Situated over 300m over sea level, and on a rocky outcrop to give a view of any potential invaders.But it can also mean….Per - unacceptable Gamum - marriage100 miles North Smyrna and it was an important city. It was a political centre, and a hotbed of Zeus worship. Zeus is like Almighty God of the Greek gods.Cultural centre for fashion like Paris or Milan.Big temple to Zeus, which is where you'd give your pinch offering to be able to follow Caesar and another god. Christians were being regularly martyred for refusing to do this. And so people started preaching that you could offer the pinch and then worship God.Church and state were blurred2 edged sword. Christian art shows Jesus with a sword, not with it coming out of his mouth. Ch 1 JesusHeb 4:12-13“Repent of your sin, or I will come to you suddenly and fight against them with the sword of my mouth”Strange thought. Jesus will.come and wage war against sinners with His word. Antipas, disciple of John, Bishop of pergamum, martyred likely under emporer domitan due to not making the pinch offering False teachers 2Pet2:15 warns this will happenBalaam and balak, see nicolatian church too. All about false teachersBalaam of donkey fame, disobeys God, and seeks financial gain through using God's name.Church and stateCofE Catholic Russian OrthodoxGreek OrthodoxChinese churches that are allowed to meetThere is a compromise of the word for these churches to exist.Leaders are venerated.Way to god is through the priests This was the whole point of the reformation But we have to be sure not to fall into this trap too. Biblical, no compromise Jesus will wage war with the sword….Division of churches by the word CofE and episcopal church, African union. Divided by the word, approach to homosexuality, and leadership. Catholic church would be similarly if it were not for their strong papal leadership.Hidden manna - there was some in the ark of the covenant John 6:32-5 bread of heavenUltimate lords supper at the feast of the lamb in heaven(Was, is, is to come)White stoneJewish law, white stone innocent, black stone guilty. New name - Rev 22:4 new name on our foreheads.New name is collective, bit individual. We have a new identity in Christ now. Our new name, righteous, forgiven, free, (identity)Look at James 4:1-10 about being a friend of the fallen world. Divided loyalties Little compromises could cost you dearly all that God has on offer for you1 John 3:1-3

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18167596-09-11-25-the-smyrna-church-dave-watmore.mp3Dave continued our series looking at the book of Revelation, focusing on the letter sent to the church at Smyrna.Dave's notes (in PDF format): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YiEVa1zYiEUHxzj05MoEI_4ZF3OFiznE/view?usp=drive_link

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18118308-02-11-25-revelation-the-letter-to-the-church-in-ephesus-phil-hardy.mp3Phil continued our Revelation series, looking at the letter to the church in Ephesus.

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18078655-26-10-25-god-is-with-us-phil-hardy.mp3Phil gave an update on his recent trip to India and then preached on God always being with us and how knowing that effects how we live and what we do. 

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18038539-19-10-25-esther-dave-watmore.mp3Dave talked through the story of Esther and how God puts us where he needs us to be. 

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/17997141-12-10-25-all-hail-king-jesus-neal-garratt.mp3Neal continues our series looking at the book of Revelation.Neal's notes - in PDF format - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lVG5yzX2cWcJcpJLwiAOOfUJgeudaEgx/view?usp=drive_linkQuestions:1. This revelation of the Son of Man should encourage our faith, expand our heart and mind and full us with awe – does reading this passage help with our view of Jesus?2.  Timothy Keller says this “If your God never disagrees with you, you might as well be just worshipping an idealized version of yourself – a sharp sword cuts. The words of Jesus cut through our stubborn resistance and our reputation for always being right and we are better for it” What can we learn from this quote?3. What can we learn from what we have read and put into practice in our daily lives? 

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/17959527-05-10-25-revelation-2-7-dave-watmore.mp3Dave continued our series looking at the book of Revelation.

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/17941228-28-09-25-revelation-1-1-8-peter-williams.mp3Peter continued our series looking at the book of Revelation. Peter's notes (in PDF format): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zP_soxe0lYRbSK_sVhdbwQuUAiK45VrC/view?usp=drive_link

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/17879743-21-09-25-the-book-of-revelation-introduction-neal-garratt.mp3Neal launched our series on the book of Revelation.To see Neal's notes in PDF format, click here:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DP9fCtBNG_gCLVd2ms9HKx59YlEeJqkN/view?usp=drive_link Revelation means an unveiling or a revealing – and that's exactly what this book is – its not an unveiling of heaven as such – it's an unveiling of Jesus Christ as we have never seen him before – and its magnificent!Questions.1.   Has my view of the Book Of Revelation changed after this talk? Are you excited to read  more and discover what God has to say.2.   Has my view of Jesus changed or does it need to change.3.   Phil Moore says: It's a simple fact, but a fact which changes everything – God is on the throne of the universe and he is working out his strategies from the control room of heaven.”Does this help in my understanding of who God is and my view of the world and all that's going on? 

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/17840275-14-09-25-but-god-andrew-davies.mp3Andrew rounded off our Week of Prayer prophetically reminding us of the impact that the "But God..." in Ephesians 2:4 should have on how we live together as a family and the effects that this will have on those around us.

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/17801991-07-09-2025-the-earth-belongs-to-the-lord-phil-hardy.mp3Phil spoke from Psalm 24.

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/17762067-31-08-25-prepare-for-revelation-dave-watmore.mp3Dave gives a pre-introduction to both our week of prayer (7th to 14th Sept) and our forthcoming preaching series looking at the book of Revelation. Don't limit what God can do because you are looking through the binoculars the wrong way.

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/17761942-31-08-25-about-the-week-of-prayer-pam-and-nev.mp3Pam and Nev outline some of the things that are happening during our week of prayer, 7th to 14th September 2025. Please pray. "The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." James 5:16

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/17685051-17-08-25-the-power-of-testimony-steve-bagnall.mp3Steve explained the power of our testimony. Emily and Kimberley shared their experiences at 1Newday.

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/17655662-10-08-25-the-healing-at-the-pool-of-bethesda-jonny-burton.mp3Jonny spoke from John 5 about the healing at the Pool of Bethesda.

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/17606576-03-08-25-saved-to-bring-heaven-to-earth-andy-hamill.mp3Andy spoke from Philippians 3:7-15 about the impact that we are having in our communities. 

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/17571179-27-07-2025-god-first-not-ego-julia-garratt.mp3Julia explains how we should listen to God first, rather than the bellows of our own ego. To see Julia's notes (in PDF format), click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XFUmcFtZL0gQ683meU9gJoJGSO-8qE_2/view?usp=drive_linkQuestions1. How much do we walk around feeling proud, full of our own EGO? How often do we feel that we are right about something, and others are wrong? That we are doing something right, and they aren't?2. So, like the people Paul was speaking to…Are we more concerned with what we think. So sure about our opinions, our wisdom or ideas. Are we so well educated that we base our thoughts and opinions on our qualifications, degrees or work experience, church experience even rather than the word of God?3. Are we also constantly worrying about what people think about us? Even those close to us I would dare to add? I would say most of us do, and especially those close to us. Church is a place where this can be an unhealthy dynamic. Do we care more about what others think of us than God does?

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/17532422-20-07-25-through-the-valley-vicki-mottram.mp3Vicki spoke about our travels being _through_ the valley of the shadow of death, rather than stopping in the middle of it. Vicki's slides (in PDF format): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ptrAbzPikO5PRptOayVsYqQeM6DTmWrG/view?usp=drive_link

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/17497187-13-0-725-jesus-is-the-true-vine-sarah-earlam.mp3Sarah reminds us that Jesus is the true vine. 

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/17456124-06-07-25-waiting-bethan-ward.mp3Bethan speaks about waiting for God.To view Bethan's slides (in PDF format), click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SpcHKn8J6smZCdM7O78ND1BafhhJ8g-8/view?usp=drive_link

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/17456024-29-06-25-ruth-part-7-phil-hardy.mp3Phil concludes our look at the book of Ruth.

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/17375993-22-06-25-ruth-part-6-dave-watmore.mp3Dave continued our series looking at the book of Ruth.To see Dave's notes (in PDF format), click: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_djYicpcGmXcUSn4m7MofK6bSkOctzy_/view?usp=drive_link

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/17353090-15-06-25-ruth-part-5-contract-or-covenant-neal-garratt.mp3Neal continued our series looking at the book of Ruth.To view Neal's notes in PDF format:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hPuxClMEIN_ZgKU1SdnDd1H4mjexkDsn/view?usp=drive_linkQuestions for this week.1.   Today we highlighted the different motivations by the nearest Kinsman redeemer and Boaz – does this help in our understanding?2.   Do we understand the difference now between a contract and a covenant?3.   How should this affect our relationship with God?4.   How has God shown his motivation towards us in our lives?

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/17306392-08-06-25-ruth-part-4-peter-williams.mp3Peter continued our series on Ruth. Peter's notes (in PDF format): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R-wxKjMGqopjfPNI6QgX7nXtVKQzzlM8/view?usp=drive_link Peter's slides (in PDF format): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nue4Oad9rgWyJGy4qzCCzWUZ1URcxG8p/view?usp=drive_link3 questions for you Is Jesus asking for you to come to Him for redemption? Come and lie at His feet.You don't do anything to be redeemed, the price is paid for you.You just need to ask…..Is Jesus threshing you?Had Jesus got you on the threshing floor. Breaking off the unnecessary bits, that impede the best flavour for your life?Do you feel like you are tossed in the wind?Jesus is getting you to be pure, like He wants you to be. Transformation can be hard and sore.Do you need to trust in His provision for you?You might feel lost, with nothing left. If so, are you now listening to Him?Will you now trust Him to rescue you, and provide for you?Let Him be your full kinsman redeemer