St Matt's Bath

27/Nov/2016: Tim speaks from Acts 4.23-37 on how all the believers were one in heart and mind. Tim also speaks on his recent mission trip to Sri Lanka.

13/Nov/2016: Dieudonne Nahimana speaks from Matt 5.43-45 on forgiveness and the love of God. He also speaks on the work of New Generation, a nonprofit organisation focused on training and equipping young people to become the future leaders of Burundi. Matt 5.43-45: [Jesus said] “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous."

Simon Walters speaks from Luke 20:27-38 on 'He is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for to him all are alive’.

16/Oct/2016: John and Carol Arnott speak at the Celebration Service. John explains what the Lord Jesus did for on the cross, paying our debt for us, to whosoever will believe. John then speaks on the ‘Fountain Within’ from John 4.1-26: Jesus Talks With a Samaritan Woman. Jesus answered 'Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, 14 but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.'

Tim speaks on wrestling with God from Genesis 32.1-32

Mark Nish speaks on his journey from Psalm 73.1-28

Victoria speaks on Part 2 of Anxiety from Phil 4.4-9 : 'Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you

Tamsin speaks on giving thanks for everything. Col 3.15-17: ' Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him’

Victoria speaks on not being anxious from Phil 4.4-9 : "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you."

Tim speaks on the call of Jesus and the cost of being a disciple. Luke 14.25-34. 'Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: "If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life — such a person cannot be my disciple. And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple … In the same way, those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples."

26/06/2016: Tim continues the Healthy Living series. (Galatians 5:1,13-25). 'You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: "Love your neighbour as yourself." If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other' … 'Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.' Galatians 5:13-15, 25

19/06/2016: Sarah continues the Healthy Living series. Ps 42.1-11 ‘As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.'

12/06/2016: Joel continues the Healthy Living series. Luke 7.36-8.3. Jesus Anointed by a Sinful Woman … '[Jesus] turned toward the woman and said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. You did not give me a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet. You did not put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet. Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little."

05/06/2016: Tim continues the Healthy Living series. 1 Kings 17.8-16: "Then the word of the Lord came to him: 9 “Go at once to Zarephath in the region of Sidon and stay there. I have directed a widow there to supply you with food.” 10 So he went to Zarephath. When he came to the town gate, a widow was there gathering sticks. He called to her and asked, “Would you bring me a little water in a jar so I may have a drink?” 11 As she was going to get it, he called, “And bring me, please, a piece of bread.” 12 “As surely as the Lord your God lives,” she replied, “I don’t have any bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little olive oil in a jug. I am gathering a few sticks to take home and make a meal for myself and my son, that we may eat it—and die.” 13 Elijah said to her, “Don’t be afraid. Go home and do as you have said. But first make a small loaf of bread for me from what you have and bring it to me, and then make something for yourself and your son. 14 For this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says

Paul A continues with our Healthy Living series with Authority, looking at Luke 7:1-10.

15/05/2016: Steve Hughes preaches on Pentecost; like the first disciples, we also can hear a ‘sound' from heaven today … Acts 2:1-4 "When the Feast of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Without warning there was a sound like a strong wind, gale force—no one could tell where it came from. It filled the whole building. Then, like a wildfire, the Holy Spirit spread through their ranks, and they started speaking in a number of different languages as the Spirit prompted them."

Andrew continues the Healthy Living series. (1) 'Your heart matters to God – it is a treasure of God’s kingdom. (2) Healthy church is a fellowship of the heart. (3) We need to take care of our hearts’. Prov. 4:23: "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” John 10:10: "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” 'Jesus says his mission is... to give you back your heart and set you free!’ Ezekiel 36:24-28 (MSG): "I’ll give you a new heart, put a new spirit in you. I’ll remove the stone heart from your body and replace it with a heart that’s God-willed, not self-willed. I’ll put my Spirit in you and make it possible for you to do what I tell you and live by my commands. You’ll once again live in the land I gave your ancestors. You’ll be my people! I’ll be your God!” John 17.20-23: "I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may

Healthy Bodies. Tim continues the Healthy Living series. Ezekiel 37.1-14: "Thus says the Lord God to these bones: Behold, I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live. And I will lay sinews upon you, and will cause flesh to come upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and you shall live, and you shall know that I am the Lord” (v5-6)

Healthy Relationships. The Healthy Living series continues with Steve Hughes. John 13.33-35: "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another"

17/04/2016: Tim continues the Healthy Living series with “My sheep hear my voice” John 10:22-30’