An archive of general teaching talks (sermons) that do not neccessarily follow a series or theme
Given by Stephen Moore on 22nd August 2010
Click here to listen to this talk. Stephen was a man full of the Holy Spirit and Power. He was defined in this way which is a lovely way to be described. We know very little about him but what we do know is great. He had the face of an angel.
Given by Georges Kisombola on 8th August 2010
Click here to listen to this talk. This passage teaches us how God uses ministry needs to cause His church to grow.
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Given by Stephen Moore on 18th July 2010
Click here to listen to this talk. We looked at the arrest and release of the Apostles. We saw how Gamaliel spoke almost saying he thought the Apostles were speaking from God. The apostles rejoiced because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the name of Jesus.
Given by Robin Hawkins on 11th July 2010 Click here to listen to this talk. Robin shared with the fellowship some of things the Lord had impressed on him from Acts regarding what not to do when he & Julie get to Spain, and the kind of attitudes and priorities on which they need to focus. Servanthood and the Holy Spirit were the two main issues, but along with them came a number of prayer requests.
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Given by David Sansum on 4th July 2010 Click here to listen to this talk. Dave talked about the fact that as Christians we not only have New Life, but also Eternal Hope.
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Given by Georges Kisombola on 27th June 2010
Click here to listen to this talk. Georges talked about the price of revival - holiness, surrender, repentance and sacrifice. Revival also comes with power. He used the example of Ananias and Sapphira in the early church.
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Given by Robin Hawkins on 20th June 2010
Click here to listen to this talk. Robin drew on analogies with football to show how Jesus had a goal that he was aiming at and a strategy to get there. The goal is the rule of God over everything and the destruction of Satan's kingdom. His strategy is the Church - you and me! He has called us to help Him in this task of saving the world from a ruthless oppressor. The question, are we man enough to rise to the challenge?!
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Given by Georges Kisombola on 13th June 2010
Click here to listen to this talk. God was at work in Acts 4 and the number of believers was growing day by day. It was a challenge for the new community, but they rose to the challenge in four different ways.
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Given by Georges Kisombola on 30th May 2010
Click here to listen to this talk Georges preached from Proverbs 3:5-6. He stated that these verses teach us when and how to put our trust in God. There are three times in life when we should trust in God and these areas seem to cover all the areas of our lives: We should put our trust in God when things happen that we don't understand (v5); when we are faced with a decision (v6a); and when the future seems uncertain (v6b).
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Given by Stephen Moore on 23rd May 2010
Click here to listen to this talk We looked at the threats and release of Peter and John. We also looked at the prayer. We saw the way they prayed and the response of God.
Given by Robin Hawkins on 16th May 2010
Click here to listen to this talk Robin looked at v.13, and having shown why everybody needs Jesus, looked at why people in the NT liked to be with Jesus. He looked at the "Jesus effect" and what impact it had had on Peter. He then went on to highlight the importance of being filled with the Holy Spirit just as Peter was that day; and talked about how we need to be thirsty for more of the Holy Spirit today. He talked about making space for Jesus in busy lives, and finished with some suggestions as to how we might develop quality time with Jesus on a regular basis.
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Given by Georges Kisombola on 9th May 2010
Click here to listen to this talk When we follow Christ, we receive power and authority. Our challenge today is to be true witnesses of Jesus wherever we are. There is salvation in no-one else. The Church is the answer to this broken world. Jesus is our only Priest. Faith is not Private matter.
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Given by Stephen Moore on 2nd May 2010
Click here to listen to this talk We are looking at the second sermon that Peter is recorded giving. Peter had been with Jesus and it showed. The sermon is mainly to a Jewish group so his style reflects this and he uses their history.
Given by Robin Hawkins 25th April 2010
Click here to listen to this talk Robin explored this account, noting first that Jesus & the disciples must have seen this man many times. Robin then looked at some of the reasons why people may, or may not be healed. He went on to look at two of the Gifts of the Spirit - those of Faith and Healing, and how they work. He finished by observing that many more miracles seem to happen when we take the gospel out into our communities than when we keep it in the church.
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Given by Stephen Moore on 11th April 2010
Click here to listen to this talk We are looking at the early church and how they acted. They had a radical lifestyle and lived in a way that thought of everyone. The people devoted themselves to teaching, fellowship, communion and prayer."
Given by Robin Hawkins on 4th April 2010
Click here to listen to this talk Peter's first sermon homes in on the resurrection, and how it was part of God's predetermined plan. Robin spoke of how God had planned, promised, predicted, and proven the resurrection - the last by "many convincing proofs" (1:3). He went on to talk about the meaning and implications of the resurrection for us."
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Given by Georges Kisombola on 28th March 2010
Click here to listen to this talk Georges talked about what happens when the power of God touches our lives - something has to change. When the Holy Spirit lives in us, we will never be the same. We need to lose control to the Holy Spirit, abandon ourselves to God and get out of cour comfort zone."
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Given by Robin Hawkins on 21st March 2010
Click here to listen to this talk Robin continued from where he left off last week looking at the manifestations of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Today he looked at the gift of Tongues as it was given at Pentecost and explored its meaning. A major part of this is the "undoing" of the curse of Babel where God deliberately divided mankind into nations with different languages. He went on to look at why Tongues is important for us today. The outburst of praise was the other manifestation Robin explored. A praising heart is an important part of our spiritual life, but we do seem to need constant reminders of this."
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Given by Robin Hawkins on 14th March 2010
Click here to listen to this talk Robin began a two-part talk on the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Two of the major manifestations at Pentecost were Wind & Fire. But what was their significance? Robin explored the idea that Wind brought fresh inspiration and life, while the Fire was a purging, purifying experience that not only burns out wrong attitudes and habits in our lives, but burns into our characters godliness and right thinking."
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Given by Georges Kisombola on 7th March 2010
Click here to listen to this talk Georges preached from ACTS 1:12-26 and said that after Jesus ascended into heavens the apostles did show immediately how we ought to be as we wait for the return of our Lord Jesus Chris. We must be united together and laying aside all our differences, continually united in prayer, united in scripture knowledge, and united dependents on God."
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Given by Stephen Moore on 28th February 2010
Click here to listen to this talk We looked at several passages in Luke's gospel about Jesus' authority over nature, sickness, evil spirits and death. We learnt that he could tell the wind and waves to stop immediately, that he could cure every sort of sickness and that he could even bring a young girl back to life. "
Given by Robin Hawkins on 21st February 2010
Click here to listen to this talk Robin began a series on Acts and took us back to our roots. He looked at why Acts was written, and showed us the importance of Acts as model for early church life. This opening passage gives a comprehensive statement of the good news, mentioning Christ's suffering, resurrection, ascension and return, and in between all this, the promise of the Holy Spirit. "
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Given by Georges Kisombola on 14th Feb 2010
Click here to listen to this talk Hoarding, worrying, criticizing, quitting are attitudes Jesus addressed in the last part of the Sermon on the Mount. "
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Given by Robin Hawkins on 7th Feb 2010
Click here to listen to this talk Robin continued his theme of four weeks ago by encouraging us to be dependent upon God for all our needs, and not others - not even the church. His love for us and power are not in question - nor is His wisdom. If He doesn't answer our prayers immediately, there will be reasons. Ultimately it will be to build up our faith."
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Click here to listen to this talk Georges preached from Matthew 6:1-18 and the title was a question: "What reward do you want? God’s or Public reward." Jesus is identifying three areas of spiritual discipline where the temptation to craft a public image is very high."
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Given by Stephen Moore on 24th January 2010
Click here to listen to this talk We thought about repentance and what changes it should make in our lives. Repentance is not just being sorry. Jesus calls us to repent and follow HIM and we read that Peter said on the day of Pentecost "repent and be baptised". Pauls says in Acts "repent and turn to God, performing deeds appropriate to repentance."
Given by Georges Kisombola on 17th January 2010
Click here to listen to this talk Georges talked about what it means to be Blessed. Jesus gives us eight characters of blessed people which represent to us the principal grace of a Christian. These are not commandments, but a description of how His followers ought to live in order to be 'salt' of the earth and 'Light' of the world.
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Given by Robin Hawkins on 10th January 2010
Click here to listen to this talk Robin talked about the principle of Sowing and Reaping, and the principles of giving and receiving that relate to it. Sowing and Reaping happens not only in the natural realm, but in the spiritual also. There is a clear relationship between what we give to God and what we will receive from Him. Even though His grace often appears to override the principle, there is, nevertheless, a process which is started by us when we, often in our need, by faith give to God.
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Given by Georges Kisombola on 3rd January 2010
Click here to listen to this talk Georges gave an introduction a short series from Matthew 5 and 6. He talked about a New Beginning in Christ. A new beginning in how we live, what we believe, with our giving, our prayer and fasting and our attitude.
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Given by Robin Hawkins on 27th December 2009
Click here to listen to this talk Robin talked about Zechariah and Elizabeth, and their patience in waiting for a baby. There are many times when we need to be patient. God sees the whole picture and knows when the timing is perfect. We need to trust in God and never doubt His love, power and wisdom.
Given by Stephen Moore on 13th December 2009
Click here to listen to this talk Stephen talked about Jesus, and how His coming was prophesied in the Old Testament. The New Testament is the fulfilment of that prophecy. He talked about how Jesus is both God and man.
Given by Robin Hawkins on 6th December 2009
Click here to listen to this talk Robin explored Jesus' difficult words in Matt 13 that suggest He was keeping some people from seeing the truth. He looked at how Jesus sought to win people's hearts rather than just their minds. He went on to look at how creative God's Word is, and how it can be creative in our lives. But as we know, there are the "rocks" and the "weeds" that can prevent our being fruitful.
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Given by Georges Kisombola on 29th November 2009
Click here to listen to this talk Georges spoke about Jesus setting an example of what the church should be about. In Luke chapter 5 Jesus starts calling His disciples. He first gives a fishing lesson to Peter, James and John then he calls them to follow Him. He goes on and cleanses a leper then withdraws to a desolate place to pray. In verse 17, Jesus is back and He heals a man let through someone's roof by his friends. Now in verse 27, Jesus walks pass and sees Levi, a tax collector then spent time with him.
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Given by Robin Hawkins on 15th November 2009
Click here to listen to this talk which starts with a testimony from Ruth Hill, and in which Robin explored this story in Mark, by thinking, to start with, about the different types of people that would have been present. He went on to look at the link between sin and sickness, and Jesus' authority to forgive sins. However, his primary goal was to help us raise our expectation that Jesus is still healing the sick, and to encourage those who need healing now, to reach out to Jesus in faith, trusting for His healing touch today.
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Given by Dave Sansum on 8th November 2009 Given by Dave Sansum on 8/11/09
Click here to listen to this talk Dave spoke about our attitude towards money and possessions. Jesus spoke a lot about money. He made it clear that we cannot love both money and God, and warned us that the pursuit of possessions can distract us from pursuing Him wholeheartedly (Matthew 13:22). It is good to enjoy the fruit of our labour, and possessions are not bad in themselves. However, since in modern western society we enjoy a much more materially comfortable lifestyle than in Jesus' time, it's worth examining our hearts in this matter.
Given by Robin Hawkins on 1st November 2009
Click here to listen to this talk Robin shared a gospel message based on Paul's preaching to the Greeks at Athens. He had found a way to "plug into" their culture by latching onto their idol to "The Unknown God". Paul emphasised that God is not far from any of us, but we tend to neglect and forget Him when things are going well for us. Nevertheless a day of judgement is coming, and God has warned us all to be ready for it. The King is coming!
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Given by Georges Kisombola on 25th October 2009
Click here to listen to this talk Georges spoke about the difference between being a Thanksgiver, a Praiser, and a Worshipper. He emphasized the importance of worshipping God in our Christian lives. We are called to worship God, when things are going well and also when things are not going well.
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Given by Stephen Moore on 18th October 2009
Click here to listen to this talk Jesus calls himself the Shepherd caring for his sheep. Jesus lays down his life for his sheep dying for their salvation. Jesus wants us to have abundant life, it is the norm for every Christian. Without it life is dull and meaningless. If we do not have abundant life we can yield to fleshly life around us. The fleshy life leads to defeat but abundant life to victory.
Given by Georges Kisombola on 11th October 2009
Click here to listen to this talk Georges talked about how as individuals and as a Church we need to Wrestle in Prayer. God gives us authority n prayer but there are many necessities of life that we allow to hinder what we do with prayer. But in the grand scheme of things, we must pray to be effective in the Kingdom of God.
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Given by Robin Hawkins on 4th October 2009
Click here to listen to this talk Robin talked about getting a right (ie biblical) perspective on life. He looked particularly on Paul's values and priorities as he states them in v.24. Then went on to say that such a perspective can be found only through God's grace acting in our lives. We need to avoid the extremes of being driven as disciples, and also that of being lazy.The way forward is found in Col 1:27 "..Christ in you (now), the hope of glory (future). The fellowship of Christ in us now, and an eternal perspective will help to keep us looking out on life in a right way. However, to receive this grace, we need to admit our need, desire to change, and keep asking Jesus until He gives us what we need.
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Given by Georges Kisombola 27th September 2009
Click here to listen to this talk Georges reminded us that immediately after God spoke to Elijah, there was great famine in the land. He said that God's promise is always followed by God's proving ground and that is where Faith comes in. He said that Faith is simply realizing that I may not see it, I may not feel it, I can't touch it yet, but God said it, and I believe it! And, not only do I believe, but I'll act on it even when others think I'm crazy. Because God said it, I'll do it! He also said that the first obstacle that Jesus had to overcome to instill faith in his servant and everyone around him was the obstacle of history. But with faith Things that look small through the eyes of the natural become huge when you look through the eyes of the spirit!
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Given by Robin Hawkins on 20th September 2009
Robin showed how just as Moses had to remain in the presence of God to reflect His glory, so do we, one of the differences being that we can take that presence with us wherever we go. Moses couldn't. Our growth in God depends on our being filled with God's presence (His Spirit). It should be a constant gradient, but that growth can plateau if we choose to let it. Robin finished with some suggestions as to how to climb up from a spiritual plateau, and keep growing in fruitfulness all our lives.
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Given by Georges Kisombola on 13th September 2009
Click here to listen to this talk Georges preached about Faith, that vague thing that preachers preach about. Faith, that elusive word that seemingly cannot be defined. Faith, that aspect of our life that often seems absent. We have heard said and preached, that if we just had a little more faith, God could work. We spent time with the woman with the issue of blood and learned of her physical and mental exhaustion; as well as social rejection due to the stigma associated with her illness. But when she heard about Jesus everything changed. Georges encouraged us saying that No matter how feeble our faith may be, we need to stand on the promises of God.
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Given by Dave Sansum on 6th September 2009
Click here to listen to this talk Sunday's message was about what motivates us to gather with other believers, or 'what gets you out of bed on a Sunday morning?' Dave spoke about highly motivated people in the worlds of sport and civil rights who were passionate about something and as a result achieved great things. Three reasons to gather together were spoken of: Our relationship with God (The Great Commandment - Matthew 22:36-38) Our relationship with other believers (A New Commandment - John 13:33-35) Making disciples (The Great Commission - Matthew 28:18-20)
Given by Georges Kisombola on 30th August 2009
Click here to listen to this talk Georges stated that the reason God showed His prophet a valley full of dry bones is that it was an apt illustration, a visual metaphor of the condition of the people of God. This question will help you think of your spitiual renewal which can come when Repentance, Prayer, Faith, Will, and the Power of God by His Spirit come together.
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Given by Robin Hawkins on 23rd August 2009
Click here to listen to this talk Robin spoke about the different levels of God's Will - His Sovereign Will, His General Will, His Open Will, and God's Specific Will for our lives. He showed how, as Jesus disciples, we need to be keen to know His Will, and have a willingness to do it. Then he went on to look at the various different ways God does speak to us and guide us, bearing in mind all such guidance is in the context of our relationship with Him, and can't therefore be reduced to a formula.
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Given by Stephen Moore on 16th August 2009
Click here to listen to this talk We looked at the nature of God. "God is light in him there is no darkness at all". We also looked at how to deal with failure. "If God is for us who can be against us".
Given by Robin Hawkins on 9th August 2009
Click here to listen to this talk in which Robin touched on some of the cases recently where Christians have been suspended from their jobs for sharing their faith in some way. He looked at how Christians should behave at work, and how we can respond to this kind of discrimination. He reminded us that God is in charge, and He will have His way. But sometimes He delivers us from our oppressors, and sometimes He allows us to suffer perscution if it will further his purposes better. Either way, the victory is His in the end.
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Given by Robin Hawkins on 2nd August 2009
Click here to listen to this talk Peter's famous defence of the Gospel contains this delightfully un-PC verse! Robin took a few moments to explore the implications for us that Jesus is the only way to God. Although it puts a great responsibility upon us, it is actually God's work, he does it through us. Our part is to stay filled with the Holy Spirit, trust and obey. We can do it by his grace only. Robin went on to remind us that this great salvation was God's vision and plan from the start. It is all about what God has done. But God had a vision for a people of his own, and he had a plan to achieve which was accomplished through Christ. Jesus had a vision that sustained him. Paul had a vision which kept him going. We need a clear vision of what God wants to do at King's.
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HGC87 ~ Hickson Compact Group 87
Distance from Earth = 400 million light years
Approx. Distance across picture = 450,000 light years
The heavens are telling of the glory of God;
And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands. Psalm 19:1
And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands. Psalm 19:1