Sermons on Hebrews
EHC#4 – The Rhythm of Sabbath
“Emotionally Healthy Church”The Rhythm of Sabbath Reading: Exodus 20:8-11, Hebrews 4:1-11Preacher: Rev Phil Swain If we want to be able to care for other people we must start by caring for ourselves, and in this next instalment of our “Emotionally Healthy Church” series we are exploring the Biblical principle of “Sabbath” and how stopping, resting, delighting and contemplating can bring us life. The rhythms of the Sabbath is more than just about taking “me time” but finding ways to renew Read more
Context Matters (Night Church)
Series: Term 3 2021Title: Context MattersDate: Night Church. 19th September, 2021Preacher: Rev Phil SwainBible Reading: Hebrews 1:1-14 In response to a request for some more “exegetical preaching”, Phil is helping us dip our toes into the New Testament Book of Hebrews and unlocking one of the keys to understanding Hebrews – that context matters. Who was this letter written to and why is Hebrews a great example of contextual theology? If you are looking for a deeper dive into the Read more
Connecting Faith and Life / Crosswords (Night Church)
As Christians we are constantly challenged when the issues of life and faith intersect. This week we are going to look at some challenging situations where our foundational understanding of the Cross of Jesus sometimes are difficult to explain to people who are not from the church culture. How do we explain issues of grace, forgiveness and reconciliation that we find in the cross with others?
Considering the Cross (9am)
How do we plan in a changing world, especially when it comes to our Church’s vision.
Connecting Faith and Life / Considering Easter (Night Church)
As Christians we are constantly challenged when the issues of life and faith intersect. In our desire to have a more considered faith, we are going to explore the role of questions and an inquisitive nature in connecting faith and life. To do this we are going to explore the example of Jesus and Easter.
Consider Jesus (9am)
How do we plan in a changing world, especially when it comes to our Church’s vision.
Grace – All Are Welcome (Night Church)
All ages, all sizes, all colours, all cultures, all sexes, all backgrounds, all experiences, all expressions, all beliefs, all types, all people … all are welcome here!
Grace#2 – All Are Welcome (Traditional 10:45am)
There is nothing you can do to make God love you more and there is nothing you can do to make God love you less. God just loves you!
Grace – All Are Welcome
All are Welcome!
Lean In – Lent Week #4
Theme: Lean InSeries: IN – Lent / Easter 2020Bible Reading: Hebrews 10:19-25Preacher: Rev Phil SwainPreached for the ONLINE 9am worship – 22 March 2020 Pre-Bible Reading Bit For those who have connected in from other churches, the lectionary readings for today are all about light and dark and the great gospel story of the blind man being healed and his response when questioned, “I don’t know how Jesus did this, but this I know, I once was blind and now Read more
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