Gold Hill Baptist Church Sermons

"Fresh" (20) "From Rags to Riches" Graham Wakeman discussing the power of the Holy Spirit in bringing us to a place of assurance and our position in Christ.

God's Great Purpose in the World (16) "Disobedience and Rebellion - Lessons from the Rulers of Israel" Dave Criddle leading us through the broad themes within the OT book of 2 Kings, which traces the history of Israel as a divided nation (Israel &&name;amp&name; Judah). It highlights God's promise to be faithful, and the nations' choices which distanced them from God.

"Fresh" (19) Jim Graham speaking on "The Power and the Work of the Holy Spirit in our lives"

God's Great Purpose in the World (15) "The Danger of Self-Obsession" Malcolm Duncan and Oliver McMullen together look at the book of Ecclesiastes - a book which is regarded by many as negative and discouraging. However, it could be said that just the reverse is true - the author (probably King Soloman) has had wide experience of life and asked many questions which we also pose today,

"Fresh" (18) Malcolm Duncan teaching how we are strengthened to serve through encountering God in worship, engaging with His word...and beyond.

God's Great Purpose in the World (14) "The Power of Wisdom, Discernment &&name;amp&name; Choices" - Malcolm Duncan teaching from the book of Proverbs. Although Proverbs was written by Solomon when he was about to become King and was daunted by the task, it is highly relevant to current living in different contexts. The summary nuggets of wisdom to be found in this book provide guidance about choices which Solomon had to make in his era and situation as much as choices we still have to make today.

"Fresh" (17) Jim Graham speaking on "The Power of a Trusting Heart" Sometimes it can be difficult to trust, and yet this frees us from anxiety and stress, so how can we learn to trust God more effectively?

God's Great Purpose in the World (13) "The connections between Sexuality and Spirituality" Dave Criddle teaching from Song of Soloman - an often neglected book, focussing on the rarely-tackled topic in church life of human sexuality.

Fresh (16) Phil Mann (Saint James, Gerrards Cross) speaking about the power of a prayerful life. If prayer is the life-breath of the Christian then why do we use it so little? How do we really learn to pray and what are the benefits of a prayerful life?

God's Great Purpose in the World (12) "The Spiritual Life of Leaders" Stephen-Walker Williams studying 1 Kings where we see kings establishing their rule, dividing the kingdom into two through lack of agreement, largely turning away from God’s ways, and in only a few cases staying true to His heart and purposes. I wonder if we recognise something of ourselves in the lives of the kings, or can we honestly say that everything we think, say and do is centred on God?!