Sermons on Mark
EHC#2 – Looking Back in order to go forward
“Emotionally Healthy Church”Looking Back in order to go forward Reading: Genesis 45:1-15, Hebrews 12:1-3Preacher: Rev Kevin Kim We are continuing our series on exploring what it means to be an emotionally healthy church and addressing some of the issues that lie below the surface (a bit like an iceberg). This week Phil will be looking at how our past experiences, upbringing and the example and wisdom past down to us shape the people we are today. For some people this Read more
EHC#1 – Transforming those beneath-the-surface-layers
“Emotionally Healthy Church”Transforming those beneath-the-surface layers Reading: Proverbs 4:23, Mark 7:14-15Preacher: Rev Kevin Kim This Sunday we will start a new series on ‘Emotionally Healthy Church’. Kevin will begin with a focus on a theme of ‘Transforming those beneath-the-surface layers’ for us to become a better ’emotionally healthy church’. Being guided by the book, ‘The Emotionally Healthy Church’ by Peter Scazzero, we will explore terms such as ’emotionally healthy’, ’emotional infant’, ’emotional child’ and ’emotional adult’. It is understood that Read more
Prepare the Way (9am)
Series: Near (Advent Christmas 2021)Theme: Prepare the WayBible Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7 / Mark 1:1-3Preacher: Rev Phil Swain This Advent we are letting the voice of Isaiah and John the Baptist to help us focus on what Advent is about … Preparing the way for Jesus to come close to us at Christmas. Isaiah spoke to people going through a dark time that a light was coming. John was saying that one was coming who could save us. How do we Read more
One thing is needed (10:45 Traditional)
Theme: One Thing is neededBible Reading: Luke 10:38-42 & Mark 10:17-22Preacher: Rev Phil Swain Choices are easy when we are choosing between good and bad, but what if the choice is between a number of good things? We continue our sermon series exploring “the one thing” by deep diving into two very familiar gospel stories where Jesus himself challenged people with the phrase “one thing”. What was Jesus implying when he said that just one thing was needed, or that Read more
One thing is needed (9am)
Theme: One Thing is neededBible Reading: Luke 10:38-42 & Mark 10:17-22Preacher: Rev Phil Swain Choices are easy when we are choosing between good and bad, but what if the choice is between a number of good things? We continue our sermon series exploring “the one thing” by deep diving into two very familiar gospel stories where Jesus himself challenged people with the phrase “one thing”. What was Jesus implying when he said that just one thing was needed, or that Read more
24: Miracles and Interruptions (10:45am Traditional Worship)
Series: 24: A Day in the Life of JesusTitle: Flying Pigs, Raising the Dead and other miraclesDate: Recorded on the 27th June, 2021 for ONLINE worship on the 4th JulyPreacher: Rev Phil SwainBible Reading: Mark 5:1-43 Click here for sermon slides PDF Continuing our sermon series about an incredibly intensive 24 hours in the life of Jesus from Mark chapter 3 and 4. This Sunday we cover the first 8 hours of the 24 hour day when Jesus launches into Read more
24: Flying Pigs, Raising the Dead and other miracles (9am)
Series: 24: A Day in the Life of JesusTitle: Flying Pigs, Raising the Dead and other miraclesDate: 9am Worship. 27th June, 2021Preacher: Rev Phil SwainBible Reading: Mark 5:1-43 Click here for sermon slides PDF Continuing our sermon series about an incredibly intensive 24 hours in the life of Jesus from Mark chapter 3 and 4. This Sunday we cover the first 8 hours of the 24 hour day when Jesus launches into a full-on time of teaching – covering such Read more
24: Calming a Storm (10:45am Traditional)
Series: 24: A Day in the Life of JesusTitle: Calming a StormDate: 9am Worship. Recorded 20th June, 2021 for use in online worship on the 27th June, 2021Preacher: Rev Phil SwainBible Reading: Mark 4:35-41 Click here for sermon slides PDF Continuing our sermon series about an incredibly intensive 24 hours in the life of Jesus from Mark chapter 3 and 4. This Sunday we cover the first 8 hours of the 24 hour day when Jesus launches into a full-on Read more
24: Calming a Storm (9am)
Series: 24: A Day in the Life of JesusTitle: Calming a StormDate: 9am Worship. 20th June, 2021Preacher: Rev Phil SwainBible Reading: Mark 4:35-41 Click here for sermon slides PDF Continuing our sermon series about an incredibly intensive 24 hours in the life of Jesus from Mark chapter 3 and 4. This Sunday we cover the first 8 hours of the 24 hour day when Jesus launches into a full-on time of teaching – covering such topics as the sower and Read more
Teaching up a Storm (10:45am)
Series: 24: A Day in the Life of JesusTitle: Teaching up a StormDate: 10:45am Traditional Worship. Recorded on the 13th June, 2021 for online worship on the 20th JunePreacher: Rev Phil SwainBible Reading: Mark 4:26-34 Click here for sermon slides PDF Continuing our sermon series about an incredibly intensive 24 hours in the life of Jesus from Mark chapter 3 and 4. This Sunday we cover the first 8 hours of the 24 hour day when Jesus launches into a Read more