Sermons
Forgiving the Past to Heal the Future
As we continue to journey into this New Year, take time to reflect on the year that has just been, to allow God to heal the wounds of the past. When we are hurt or betrayed, we can be tempted to either try to bury it, sweeping it under the carpet and trying to ignore the pain coming from that wound. Or we become angry or resentful, allowing bitterness to build up in us. Neither method allows us to heal and move on from the pain and so we remain chained to the hurt. But Jesus pointed us to a better way, the way of forgiveness. So, what does this mean in practice? How can we learn to forgive as God forgives us?
As we continue to journey into this New Year, take time to reflect on the year that has just been, to allow God to heal the wounds of the past. When we are hurt or betrayed, we can be tempted to either try to bury it, sweeping it under the carpet and trying to ignore the pain coming from that wound. Or we become angry or resentful, allowing bitterness to build up in us. Neither method allows us to heal and move on from the pain and so we remain chained to the hurt. But Jesus pointed us to a better way, the way of forgiveness. So, what does this mean in practice? How can we learn to forgive as God forgives us?
Enter the New Year with Thanksgiving
Happy New Year! I pray that this year you will experience God’s blessings abundantly and that you would grow closer and closer to God each day. As we enter the New Year, let’s take time to reflect on the year that has just been, to look back with gratitude and thankfulness to God. Let God guide you as you consider how to use the things He has taught you for this new year.
Happy New Year! I pray that this year you will experience God’s blessings abundantly and that you would grow closer and closer to God each day. As we enter the New Year, let’s take time to reflect on the year that has just been, to look back with gratitude and thankfulness to God. Let God guide you as you consider how to use the things He has taught you for this new year.
Are you prepared for Christmas?
| Christmas Day 2021 |
Merry Christmas!! From us at Streatham Vale Baptist Church, we pray that you have a joyful, peaceful and blessed Christmas. We pray too that the wonderful news of Christmas Day, of Jesus Christ born to us, will stay with you all year long. Prepare not just your homes for guests, but your hearts for Jesus. Allow God into your heart as you listen to this reflection Readings Luke 2:1-7
Merry Christmas!! From us at Streatham Vale Baptist Church, we pray that you have a joyful, peaceful and blessed Christmas. We pray too that the wonderful news of Christmas Day, of Jesus Christ born to us, will stay with you all year long. Prepare not just your homes for guests, but your hearts for Jesus. Allow God into your heart as you listen to this reflection Readings Luke 2:1-7
Love Came Down At Christmas to Reveal God is with us
| Advent 2021 / 4 |
Love came down at Christmas when Jesus Christ was born. He came to reveal to us the Kingdom of God and to invite us into His Kingdom. In Jesus’ coming we see that God is with us. He comes to demonstrate His presence, in all places, and at all times. He is with us in our workplaces. He is with us in our homes. He is with us in the world. And if we let Him, He is with us in our hearts. Read more
Love came down at Christmas when Jesus Christ was born. He came to reveal to us the Kingdom of God and to invite us into His Kingdom. In Jesus’ coming we see that God is with us. He comes to demonstrate His presence, in all places, and at all times. He is with us in our workplaces. He is with us in our homes. He is with us in the world. And if we let Him, He is with us in our hearts. Read more
Love Came Down At Christmas to Reveal Life
| Advent 2021 / 3 |
Love came down at Christmas when Jesus Christ was born. He came to reveal to us the Kingdom of God and to invite us into His Kingdom. And so, in Jesus’ coming we see life, and life to the full. The life Jesus offers is beyond compare as because He came we are accepted into the family of God. Made children of God, adopted and given new life. So, how do we respond? Do we recognise who Jesus is? And if we recognise Him, do we receive Him into our lives as God? Read more
Love came down at Christmas when Jesus Christ was born. He came to reveal to us the Kingdom of God and to invite us into His Kingdom. And so, in Jesus’ coming we see life, and life to the full. The life Jesus offers is beyond compare as because He came we are accepted into the family of God. Made children of God, adopted and given new life. So, how do we respond? Do we recognise who Jesus is? And if we recognise Him, do we receive Him into our lives as God? Read more
