Sermons from September 2026
Living between Promise and Fulfilment
Narrative Lectionary / Old Testament – THE GOD WHO PROMISES Living between Promise and FulfilmentThe Story of Abram and Sarai Reading: Genesis 12:1-9. Preacher: Phil Swain God calls Abram and Sarai to leave what is familiar and travel towards a future they cannot yet see. God promises them a home, a family and a blessing that will reach far beyond their own lives. So they set out … but when they arrive, the land is already inhabited, they still have Read more
Can God be Trusted
Narrative Lectionary / Old Testament THE GOD WHO PROMISES Reading: Genesis 6:5–22; 8:6–12; 9:8–17. Preacher: Phil Swain We live in a world where promises are easily made and often broken. Political promises can be vague, qualified or quietly forgotten, while even our personal promises do not always hold. So why should we treat God’s promises differently? This Sunday we begin our Old Testament series, The God Who Promises, with the story of Noah. It is not an easy story, containing Read more
Reflecting Water (Season of Creation)
Season of Creation #3 – REFLECTING WATER Readings: Romans 8:14-28 and Psalm 148:1-13. Preacher: Phil Swain We conclude our Living Waters series with Reflecting Waters—an interactive journey of worship, reflection and prayer, as we encounter the wonder of creation and join in its praise. Instead of a sermon, there will be two short reflections based on Romans 8 and Psalm 148 … helping us to sit in the wonder of God’s creation and inviting us to respond with praise and Read more
Flowing Water (Season of Creation)
Season of Creation #2 – FLOWING WATER Reading: John 7:37–39 and Revelation 22:1–5. Preacher: Phil Swain We continue our Seasons of Creation series and hear Jesus’ invitation: “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink.” In a world, and sometimes in lives, that can feel dry, weary or depleted, Jesus offers the renewing presence of God’s Spirit. Yet the living water Christ gives is not meant to remain within us: it flows through us, bringing life and hope Read more
Creation Care Biblestudies
Seasons of Creation 2026 LIVING WATER Jesus stood and said in a loud voice: Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, rivers of living water will flow from within them John 7:37-38. Download Study #1 – Caring for Creation Download Study #2 – Where did it all go wrong Download Study #3 – The Way Forward Introduction What is our role in the created order? Three bible studies: These Bible studies are based Read more