Sermons / Talks

Recent Sermons

• Sunday, 17 September 2023

  Leadership Matters

  from Bernard Gabbott

  Those who lead God’s mob must lead them in such a way that they can follow the template of Jesus, and be sustained in their ‘resolve’ (4:1) to be like Jesus. This takes a leadership that shepherds the sheep in a way that serves, that is humble. Moreover, it also means that those being led are to know that such leaders are to be submitted to – and that all the mob is defined by humility – just like the Chief Shepherd.

• Sunday, 10 September 2023

  Resolve like Christ

  from Dan Rowe

  If we follow a crucified Saviour, should we expect anything less than the unjust treatment Jesus received? In chapter 4, Peter wants to prepare his readers for a life of discipleship, as following Jesus will have implications. Christians will be persecuted for their faith and suffer as a result. But that shouldn’t take us by surprise nor should we lament when suffering comes upon us as a result of bearing His name, but rather rejoice!

• Sunday, 3 September 2023

  The Right Side of History

  from Bernard Gabbott

  Peter focusses on the relationships of God’s mob – amongst themselves and with the outside world – as the world around them causes them suffering. It should not surprise us that Jesus is the template; moreover, Jesus displays the vindication of this practice and proclamation, showing how practicing God displays the certain truth of the nature and work of God.