Sermons from 2019 (Page 4)
Living in the presence and power of the Holy Spirit
On 26th May we were delighted to welcome Susie Howe from the Bethany Children’s Trust. Susie spoke powerfully on the power of the Holy Spirit in her life, and in the work of the trust. The recording starts with Andrew interviewing Susie.
The Choice
On 19th May, Andrew continued our series on the Holy Spirit. He spoke from Galatians chapter 5 and explained how we can, and should, choose to be led by the Spirit in order to be free.
We are what we believe
Over the next few weeks we will be learning more about the Holy Spirit. On 12th May Andrew introduced this series. He reminded us about the importance of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit came to the first disciples and he spoke about the importance of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers today.
Reconciliation
On 5th May we were delighted to welcome back Dave McGuire, a long term friend and partner of this church. The recording starts with Sean speaking to Dave about how he got involved with his work in Romania. Then Dave speaks about the importance of reconciliation, forgiveness and God’s love.
Easter Sunday
HE IS RISEN! On this special Sunday, Andrew retold the story of the first Easter Sunday with the help of a missing Easter Egg….
A people of praise
Andrew used the account of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday to remind us we are called to be a people of praise. We discussed why and how others have tried to stop the church from praising and witnessing over the years. And we also discussed what might stop us declaring God’s love to the communities in which we live.
Grand opening
On 7th April we held a special service to open the new front of the church building, and to rededicate ourselves. We were delighted to be joined by some of the builders, designers and other crafts-people who had made the new front possible. Outside on the patio Andrew reminded us that our building is a gift from God, a tool which God has placed into our hands to enable us…
Mothering Sunday
In a special service for Mothering Sunday we had four contributions. Gill Shaw spoke about the work of WellFound, and the transformation in the lives of women and children in West Africa through the provision of clean water. Gill is a professional photographer and trustee of WellFound. WellFound is a water and sanitation charity founded in 2005 by a member of the church…
Mission update
On March 24th we were delighted to welcome back Simon and Ursula who were sent from this church to work in Ilford. We always look forward to their visits when they report back on their work and on what God is doing. A recording of the sermon is available on request. Please contact office@lifeinseergreen.org.
Reasons to be Holy
On 17th March Andrew spoke from 1 Peter chapter 1, and concentrated specifically on the reasons which Peter gives for why we should be holy.