Theme: Loving one another – Bringing people to Christ

Welcome

Thank you for joining us for our online church service this Sunday which is running in parallel with a partial re-opening of our church at ABC under COVID restrictions. We trust that for those of you unable to attend the service at the church, this online service will truly bless you, and that after this virus has passed, you will be able to join us as we resume our normal services and activities. In spite of what is going on at the moment, this is a time for personal growth and getting closer to God, and so our prayer is that you and your family will know Him and His great peace, in all things. This week Clive Bennett, who is one of our members, is leading our worship and study. In our study we will be considering, from Mark 2:1-12 why and how we should go about bringing those we know and love to Jesus to find forgiveness and healing. Clive

Worship time – Come to Jesus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PANiveIKVX0

Worship time – Filled with compassion

Bible reading – Mark 2:1-12

Sermon – Loving one another – bringing people to Christ – Part 1 – Clive Bennett

“Video – Get Service”

Sermon – Loving one another – bringing people to Christ – Part 2 – Clive Bennett

Worship song – Bring an Awakening

Blessing to close 1 Timothy 1:15-17

15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners – of whom I am the worst. 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. 17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Theme: That you should know

Part 9 – Final Instructions

Welcome

Welcome to our midweek worship service. In this week’s sermon we are reach the conclusion of our series, That you should know, based on 1 John. In today’s passage, John warns us clearly to beware of “false news” and “false claims”. Throughout this letter John wants believers everywhere to concentrate on the words of Jesus and the messages from the Apostles who lived alongside Jesus throughout His ministry. John wants us to know the truth. Only if we have surrendered our lives to Jesus and asked for His forgiveness can we be sure that we have eternal life. John says there is no other way. We certainly hope you find this service both challenging and inspiring. Derek

Worship time – These are the days of Elijah

Worship time – How great is our God

Reading – 1 John 5:13-21

Sermon – Final Instructions

Worship time – This is amazing grace

Blessing

May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:5-6

Theme: Weaving and Unweaving – The Return

Welcome

This weekend we continue with our dual approach to morning worship – at church and online. Of course, as you are watching this at home, you know that our online services are continuing as normal. Today’s service will also include communion. This week the title of my sermon will be “Weaving and unweaving – the Return” based on Isaiah 43:18-21. You may possibly remember that when I preached here for the first time, I preached on Isaiah 42:8-9 and, as part of this talk, I gave a prophetic word about weaving and unweaving. In that talk I talked about the need to unpick or unweave certain things, so that new things can replace them as we are directed by God. Today, I feel led to return to this idea especially as this approach will be necessary when we come out of the present restrictions. Simon.

Worship time – Come now is the time for worship

Worship time – For thou Oh Lord art high [I exalt thee]

Bible reading – Isaiah 43:18-21

Sermon – with prayer included

Communion

Worship song – The power of the cross

Worship time – Cornerstone [My hope is built]

Blessing to close

‘The LORD makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand.’
Psalm 37:23-24

Series: 1 John – That you may know

Today: Faith in the Son of God

Welcome

Thank you for joining us for what is an unusual way of “doing” church. We trust that the online service offered here will truly bless you, and that after this virus has passed, you will be able to join us as we resume our normal services and activities. In spite of what is going on at the moment, this is a time for personal growth and getting closer to God, and so our prayer is that you and your family will know Him and His great peace, in all things. This week Clive Bennett, who is one of our members, is leading our worship and study. In our study we will be considering, from 1 John 5: 1-12, what it means for us to know that we know that we know that we have faith in the Son of God and to have real assurance of eternal life. Clive

Worship time – Blessed Assurance

Bible reading – 1 John 5: 1-12

Sermon – Faith in the Son of God – Clive Bennett

Worship time: Christ our hope in life and death

Worship time – You never let go

Blessing to close

“Therefore, we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal”.
2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Theme: In His hand

Welcome

This weekend we are re-opening the church for morning worship – albeit with social distancing and restricted numbers of around 30. Of course, as you are watching this at home, you know that our online services are continuing as normal. This week the title of my sermon will be “In His hand” based on John 10:22-31. Just as a shepherd protects his sheep, Jesus protects His people from eternal harm. While believers can expect to suffer whilst on earth, Satan cannot harm their souls or take away their eternal life with God. There are many reasons to be afraid here on earth because this is the devil’s domain. But, if you choose to follow Jesus, He will give you eternal safety and no one can snatch you out of His hands. Simon

Worship time – Love divine, all loves excelling

Worship time – Thine be the glory

Bible reading – John 10:22-31

Sermon – with prayer included

Reflective song – My God, in him I trust (Psalm 91)

Worship time – Be lifted up

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syDsQtqbo_s

Blessing to close

‘…My soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me in garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness.’ Isaiah 61v10

Theme: That you should know

Today message: God’s love – 1 John 4:7-21

Welcome

Welcome to our midweek worship service. As we continue with our journey through 1 John, Simon moves into chapter 4 as he talks to us about God’s love. Now clearly everyone believes that love is important, but love is usually thought of as a feeling. In reality, love is a choice and an action. God is the source of our love; after all He loved us enough to sacrifice His Son for us. God’s love explains why He created people to love. God’s love explains why He cares even for sinful people. God’s love explains why He has given us to freedom to make choices – even choices that take people away from Him. God’s love explains why Jesus had to die in our place – and all God wants in return is for us to love Him.

Worship time – As the deer pants for the water

Bible reading – 1 John 4:7:21

Sermon with prayer included – God’s love

Worship time – Only by grace

Blessing to close

‘Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with God.’ Romans 12v21.

Theme: Signs of Jesus’ return 1 – Global issues

Welcome

Thank you for joining us for what is our current way of ‘doing’ church. I hope that the online service offered here will truly bless you, and that after this virus has passed, you will be able to join us as we resume our normal services and activities. In spite of what is going on at the moment, this is a time for personal growth and getting closer to God, and so my prayer is that you and your family will know him and his great peace, in all things. God bless you. Simon.

Worship time – My Jesus, My saviour

Worship time – When peace like a river

Bible reading – Matthew 24:1-8

Sermon – with prayer included

Worship time – Sons and daughters

Worship time – These are the days of Elijah

Blessing to close

‘The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.’ Romans 16v20

Theme: That you should know

Part 6 – Love one another

Welcome

Welcome to our midweek worship service. In this week’s sermon we are simply challenged to “love one another.” Well that sounds pretty simple doesn’t it. In which case why is it an ongoing theme throughout John’s letters. Just maybe, it isn’t as easy as it sounds – especially if we add a few more words – we are to love one another as Jesus loved us. Now that sounds much more difficult – and it is! We certainly hope you find this service both challenging and inspiring. Derek

Worship time – How deep the Father’s love for us

Worship time – The heart of worship

Reading – 1 John 3:11-24

Love one another

Worship time – At your name

Blessing

May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:5-6

Theme: Jesus is the Bread of Life

Welcome

Welcome to a rather unusual Harvest service. As you know, at least for the moment, we are still unable to meet together in church but we are really pleased that lots of you were able to contribute to this online service. In this service we will celebrating both the wonder of God’s creation and that Jesus really is the bread of life. The bread of God sent down from heaven to give life to this world. Jesus said, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” In response, just as the disciples did, we say, “Lord Jesus, give us this bread.”

Worship time – Meekness and Majesty

A Harvest Celebration – Aldwick Style

Worship time – Amazing Grace

Reading John 6:32-35, 47-51

Sermon – ~Based on Exodus 25:30, John 6:32-35, 51- 58 – with prayer included.

Worship time – King of Kings, Majesty

Blessing to close

‘Yes, I am coming soon. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people.’ Amen.’ Revelation 22v20b-21

Series: 1 John – That you may know

Title: Children of God

Welcome

Thank you for joining us for what is an unusual way of “doing” church. We trust that the online service offered here will truly bless you, and that after this virus has passed, you will be able to join us as we resume our normal services and activities. In spite of what is going on at the moment, this is a time for personal growth and getting closer to God, and so our prayer is that you and your family will know Him and His great peace, in all things. This week Clive Bennett, who is one of our members, is continuing with our series on 1 John with an inspiring passage that will lift your  spirit in the midst of the continued difficulties with social distancing  as we recognise that as Children of God we are always part of his family and are never separated from his grace and love. 

Worship time – How deep the Father’s love for us

Bible reading: 1 John 2:28-3:10

Sermon – Children of God – Clive Bennett

Worship time – Lead us heavenly Father lead us

Worship time – No longer a slave

Blessing to close

“It is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfil his good purpose.Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation. ”Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life.” (Philippians 2:13-16). Amen