Talks and audio from Church in the Peak celebrations
Wirksworth Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/19514556-wirksworth-19-07-26-the-virgin-birth-julia-garratt.mp3Julia continued our series of church fundementals, looking the virgin birth.
Matlock Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/19514482-matlock-19-07-26-isaiah-6-being-displaced-by-god-dave-watmore.mp3Dave spoke from Isaiah 6 about how we need to be displaced by God.
Matlock & WirksworthPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/19481103-matlcok-12-07-26-zaccheus-lost-found-neal-garratt.mp3Zacchaeus meets Jesus I want to spend just a few moments to put this story into context – One of the main themes of Luke's gospel is that Jesus welcomes sinners /lost people– he doesn't reject them, even though the scribes and pharisees could not understand this – they thought their works would be enough for Jesus but Jesus always looks at the heart and seeks to restore peoples heart to him – no matter their sin or shame! This is good news for those Jesus meets in his earthly ministry and good news for us as well!Luke 15 vs 2 – “Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. This made the Pharisees and teachers of the religious law complain that he was associating with such sinful people- even eating with them”This is the background and before we meet Zacchaeus in chapter 19 Jesus has told the stories of the lost sheep, the lost coin, the prodigal son and in chapter 18 the parable of the pharisee and the tax collector and the rich young ruler – Jesus seeking lost and sinful people - and then we meet ZacchaeusLuke 19 vs 1-10 Zacchaeus was despised by the Jews as he was a tax collector for the Romans as was Matthew and he was in fact the chief tax collector – The jews viewed tax collectors as traitors to the Jewish community and in fact were viewed as “robbers”. Luke also says that Zacchaeus was wealthy and how did he become wealthy? By taking advantage of those people whose taxes he collected and making himself money on the side – he was corrupt there is no doubt about that! He was the last person that Jesus should have been associating with and yet Jesus invites himself for tea!Vs 7 But the people were displeased – “He has gone to be the guest of a notorious sinner they grumbled”You see the problem was they had completely misunderstood Jesus ministry on earth which he reveals in vs 10“ For the son of man came to seek and save those who are lost” This is so important – we are ALL lost spiritually until Jesus Christ finds us –Dictionary definition of lost “ spiritually or physically doomed or destroyed “lost souls”This is us and what's the opposite of lost? FOUND – we have been found by Christ Luke 15 vs 6 “ When he arrives, he will call together his friends and neighbours saying “ Rejoice with me because I have found my lost sheep”Luke 15 vs 9 “And when she find its (the lost coin) she will call together her friends and neighbours and say “ Rejoice with me because I have found my lost coin”Luke 15 vs 24 “ for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life. He was LOST but now he is FOUND” So the party began”This is so important – was Zacchaeus lost – YES – But Jesus found him – salvation came to his house that very afternoon!Ephesians chapter 2 explains our position before we meet JesusVs 1 – You are spiritually dead in your sins – Vs 4 – BUT GOD – is so rich in mercy, and he loves us so much that even though we were dead – he gave us LIFE when he raised Jesus from the deadVs 8-9 “ God saved you by his grace when you believed and you can't take credit for this it is a gift from God- Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done , so none of us can boast about it”The world is quick to condemn - but Jesus is quick to forgive! So Jesus visits Zacchaeus house and Zacchaeus is convicted of his sin and saysVs 8-9 “I will give half my wealth to the poor, Lord, and if I have cheated people on their taxes I will give them back four times as much and Jesus responds Salvation has come to this home today”The conviction of our sin or our position before Christ is a ministry of the Holy SpiritJohn 16 vs 7-8Jesus says this “But in fact, it is best for you that I go away, because if I don't, the Advocate won't come. If I do go away, then I will send him to you. And when he comes, he will convict the world of its sin, and of God's righteousness”There has to be conviction of our sin before a Holy God – that we are lost and need to be found – before salvation comes.Watch Video – Start at 2.03mins inhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GeGqm4ocg8&t=168sAmazing story of bring lost and then found – this is what happens when The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sin and we realise we need a saviour!Tell the story of Mr Lee – Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners!Zacchaeus was visited by Jesus in his home and yet we have that same invitation every day to walk with JesusRoger – Prophetic word – take my hand and walk with me every day – so goodLamentations 3 vs 22-26“The faithful love of the Lord never ends – His mercies never cease – Great is his faithfulness – his mercies begin afresh each morning. I say to myself The Lord is my inheritance therefore I will hope in him – The Lord is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him. So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the Lord”Jesus wants to find and rescue you this morning – He doesn't care what you have done – how bad you have been – what you are carrying – Lost people have a lot of baggage- but he is here to find you, rescue you and pour out his amazing love and grace into your life – you know we all have a moment when we can say “Salvation came to this house today” – why not today for you?Luke 19 vs 1-10Jesus entered Jericho and made his way through the town.There was a man there named Zacchaeus. He was the chief tax collector in the region, and he had become very rich.He tried to get a look at Jesus, but he was too short to see over the crowd.So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree beside the road, for Jesus was going to pass that way.When Jesus came by, he looked up at Zacchaeus and called him by name. “Zacchaeus!” he said. “Quick, come down! I must be a guest in your home today.”Zacchaeus quickly climbed down and took Jesus to his house in great excitement and joy.But the people were displeased. “He has gone to be the guest of a notorious sinner,” they grumbled.Meanwhile, Zacchaeus stood before the Lord and said, “I will give half my wealth to the poor, Lord, and if I have cheated people on their taxes, I will give them back four times as much!”Jesus responded, “Salvation has come to this home today, for this man has shown himself to be a true son of Abraham.For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.”
Wirksworth Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/19446779-wirksworth-05-07-26-giving-peter-williams.mp3Peter continued our series of church fundementals, looking at giving.
Matlock Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/19446768-matlock-05-07-26-father-god-jonny-burton.mp3Jonny spoke about Father God and his characteristics.
WirksworthPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/19412640-wirksworth-28-06-26-holy-spirit-neal-garratt.mp3Neal continued our series on church fundementals, looking in particular at the Holy Spirit.
Matlock Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/19412631-matlock-28-06-26-prophesy-ian-parfitt.mp3Ian gave a practical introduction to the gift of prophecy and how it applies within the life of the church.
Wirksworth Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/19386860-wirksworth-21-06-26-the-gifts-of-the-spirit-jo-hassan.mp3Jo continued our "Church Fundementals" series, looking at the Gifts of the Spirit.
Matlock Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/19386845-matlock-21-06-26-faith-hope-love-andy-hamill.mp3Andy spoke about Faith, Hope and Love.
Wirksworth Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/19307017-wirksworth-07-06-26-baptism-in-the-spirit-steve-bagnall.mp3Steve continued our series about the fundementals of church life, looking at baptism in the Holy Spirit.
Matlock Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/19307008-matlock-07-06-26-forgiveness-dave-watmore.mp3Dave spoke about the power of forgiveness.Justice and forgivenessI have been stirred over the last few months about the culture around us in this country. My youngest son spoke with us about various news items and is angry about the injustice that is in our face day after day. Not a week goes by when we don't have a good example of injustice but what do we do when we face injustice on a small scale or we feel we have been wronged.When I stand here and say I'm going to tell you about the good news of Jesus and his forgiveness of your sins, you should all sit on the edge of your seats and wait in expectation for a life affirming experience. When I say to you that involves you having to forgive people who have hurt you or wronged you, you can't wait for me to finish and you can flee to the Fuel Stop for a coffee or go and get your children from the children's work even if they are now 30 years old.So I'm addressing a difficult subject but if we are serious about living a holy life and a healthy life it is something we must grasp and where necessary deal with.I will do my best to be as gracious as I can be.All forgiveness has merit but biblical forgiveness has significant and far reaching power outside of yourself and into families and even to societies.Let's look at a couple of examples of forgiveness that are secular but not biblical.Therapeutic forgiveness.I will call this the Frozen forgiveness. The song famously says “Let it go , let it go”It is fine as far as it goes. It only impacts you and does not deal with the other person or people. It only focuses on you.Merit forgivenessYou will forgive someone when you see they are suffering as much as you are.This is somehow that you hope it pays you back but this is you seeking revenge and it is not for you to do this.Putting the two together looks like forgiveness but it puts forgiveness in opposition to justice.The cross shows us God's forgiveness and fulfilment of God's justice.At the moment people are raging for justice but say that forgiveness can only be achieved when they see the person or people grovelling. It's a recipe for hate, bitterness and anger.Let's look at some scriptures““Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.””Mark 11:23-25 NIVhttps://bible.com/bible/111/mrk.11.23-25.NIVhttps://bible.com/bible/111/luk.17.1-4.NIV
Wirksworth Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/19267496-wirksworth-31-05-26-the-king-is-coming-ray-novotny.mp3Ray spoke about the coming again of King Jesus.
Matlock Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/19267490-matlock-31-05-26-about-faith-andy-townsend.mp3Andy spoke about Faith, where it comes from and what it means for us.
WirksworthPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/19190001-wirksworth-17-05-26-the-priesthood-of-all-believers-neal-garratt.mp3Neal continued our series on church fundementals looking at how the church is the Priesthood of all believers.
Wirksworth Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/19153001-wirksworth-10-05-26-the-trinity-andy-hassan.mp3Andy continued our series on the fundementals of church, looking at the Trinity.
Matlock Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/19152101-matlock-10-05-26-revalation-9-neal-garratt.mp3Neal continued our Revelation series, preaching from Revelation 9.Neal's notes (in PDF format): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fpTcR79MR7sPNYqev3qqOqupLvRgqHmg/view?usp=drive_link
Buxton Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/19191044-buxton-03-05-26-salvation-through-jesus-harry-thompson.mp3Harry continued our series looking at the fundementals of church life, focusing on our salvation being through Jesus alone.
Wirksworth Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/19116070-wirksworth-03-05-26-salvation-through-jesus-alone-steve-bagnall.mp3Steve continued our series of church fundementals, looking at salvation being through Jesus alone.
Matlock Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/19116064-matlock-03-05-26-revelation-8-phil-hardy.mp3Phil continued our Revalation series, looking at Revelation 8.
WirksworthPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/19085872-wirkworth-26-4-26-by-royal-appointment-jo-hassan.mp3Jo continued our series looking at the fundementals of church life, reminding us that our commission comes from God himself.
Matlock Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/19095473-matlock-26-04-26-revelation-worship-caroline-mcken.mp3Caroline continues our series on Revelation looking at worship in Revelation 7.
WirksworthPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/19039205-wirksworth-19-04-26-worship-julia-garratt.mp3Julia continued our series looking at what makes a church a church, focussing on worship.
MatlockPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/19039037-matlock-19-04-26-the-four-horsemen-of-the-apocalypse-dave-watmore.mp3Dave continued our series looking at Revelation 6 and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
All TogetherPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/19001107-all-together-12-04-26-the-invitation-richard-thomas.mp3At our All Together service today, Richard spoke from Numbers 10 about the inviation Moses gives to Hobab "Come with us".
Wirksworth Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18964449-wirksworth-05-04-26-rolling-the-stone-steve-bagnall.mp3Steve spoke in our Wirksworth Easter Sunday service.
MatlockPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18940461-matlock-29-03-26-the-passover-neal-garratt.mp3Neal explains the importance of Passover.Neal's notes, in PDF format: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K1D70UhTmtVkQ9g8U3tUQy1HIY6hMTDe/view?usp=drive_link
BuxtonPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18940636-buxton-22-03-26-prepare-yourself-with-the-holy-spirit-ray-novotny.mp3Ray spoke about the need to prepare ourselves with the Holy Spirit.
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.
BuxtonPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18896730-buxton-15-03-26-community-on-a-mission-andy-hamill.mp3Andy continued our series looking at the fundementals of church life, focusing on our being a community on a mission.
BuxtonPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18896712-buxton-08-03-26-living-stones-harry-thompson.mp3Harry continued our series on the fundementals of church life, looking at us being living stones.
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
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