St Matts Weekly Message

Robin continued our  'Summer Reads' series looking at the book Love Beyond Reason by John Ortberg. At its core, Love Beyond Reason is a book about love. The greatest love in the universe, indeed, which made the universe- the love of God. Ortberg shows us how we can encounter the God of love and grace and how not only can we find fresh hope, healing and wholeness for ourselves but which also frees us and empowers us to love others too.

This week, Phil who is a member of the St Matts Family gave us a talk as part of our Summer Reads series. Phil based his talk on the book Waking the Dead by John Eldredge. 

Mike kicked off our new 'Summer Reads' series looking at the book Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund, looking at Jesus heart for his children — a saviour who deals gently his people, who LOVES to forgive,  and who is always advocating for us.

Preachtastic – Portia Crossley | It’s Time to Dream Again

This week we had a Preachtastic Sunday where we invite some members from the wider Church family to speak to us on something God has placed on their heart. 

Portia based her talk on Genesis 37:3-11 and is looking at how Dreams Are To Help Us Live In The Present, Dreams Take Time & Dreams Are About So Much More. 

This week we had a Preachtastic Sunday where we invite some members from the wider Chruch family to speak to us on something God has placed on their heart.

Brian based his talk on Matthew 11:1-7, 11.

This week our curate Reuben is speaking on Mark 6: 14-29.

The grim story of Herod beheading John the Baptist is recounted. The lessons include: naming the battle between good and evil forces, learning to say No, and choosing your character. In conclusion, the help Jesus offers with each of these is highlighted.

This week our curate Mike Knight is speaking on 2 Corinthians 12:1-10. 

In response to his opposition, Paul begins to boast — not in his strength, but in his weakness. As we look at this passage, Mike encourages us to embrace reality over comparison, humility over pride and grace over all — grace, which is sufficient for us in every situation and is especially evident in the midst of our weakness and struggles.

This week Guest Ordinand Zak Venable who is currently on placement with us  unpacks the two healing accounts found in Mark 5:21-end. 

He reminds us that it's okay to cry out to Jesus in the midst of life's pain, and points us towards the ultimate, complete healing that Jesus will bring when he returns.

Apologies with the issues with the audio this week - it should be back to normal next week! 

This week, our Curate Reuben Crossley is speaking on Luke 15:11-24.

Commonly called the Prodigal Son, this parable of Jesus testifies to the breathtaking characteristics of our living "true" Father... the real prodigal. The characteristics of grief, forgiveness and generosity are explored. Finally the question "who are we being called to 'father'?" is highlighted.

This week, our Curate Mike Knight is speaking on John 16:5-15.

The Holy Spirit is guiding us towards Jesus, away from sin and onwards into everything Jesus has for us.