Caernarfon Pentecostal Church Sermons: Recent Episodes
Caernarfon Pentecostal Church
In a few ways over recent months, God has been highlighting the invitation to step into his freedom; that as individuals and as a church, we may be missing out on the fullness of the freedom that the gospel brings. In today's talk, Reuben encourages us towards FREEDOM FROM DOUBT.
In a few ways over recent months, God has been highlighting the invitation to step into his freedom; that as individuals and as a church, we may be missing out on the fullness of the freedom that the gospel brings. In today's talk, Jenny encourages us from her own experience around freedom from fear.
In a few ways over recent months, God has been highlighting the invitation to step into his freedom; that as individuals and as a church, we may be missing out on the fullness of the freedom that the gospel brings. In today's talk, Andy introduces a short series in which we will seek to step into freedom in a greater measure. We will be spending a few Sundays focusing on this before the summer holidays.
In this one-off talk on unity within the church, Derek uses an illustration of the teamwork involved in a police escort he saw recently, to draw out lessons of how our unity can help escort people to the arms of Christ.
In our current series, we are taking time to reflect more fully on what this good news (the gospel) is. Like a multi-faceted diamond, there are so many different aspects to look at. God wants us to understand more fully all that He has done for us, so that we can live and speak in a way that reflects something of that. Today Carol considers the IDENTITY we gain through the gospel.
In our current series, we are taking time to reflect more fully on what this good news (the gospel) is. Like a multi-faceted diamond, there are so many different aspects to look at. God wants us to understand more fully all that He has done for us, so that we can live and speak in a way that reflects something of that. Today John considers the PURPOSE of God for us inherent in the gospel.
In our current series, we are taking time to reflect more fully on what this good news (the gospel) is. Like a multi-faceted diamond, there are so many different aspects to look at. God wants us to understand more fully all that He has done for us, so that we can live and speak in a way that reflects something of that. Today Andy considers the gospel as POWER FOR LIVING.
In our current series, we are taking time to reflect more fully on what this good news (the gospel) is. Like a multi-faceted diamond, there are so many different aspects to look at. God wants us to understand more fully all that He has done for us, so that we can live and speak in a way that reflects something of that. Today Jenny considers the FREEDOM aspect of the gospel.
In our current series, we are taking time to reflect more fully on what this good news (the gospel) is. Like a multi-faceted diamond, there are so many different aspects to look at. God wants us to understand more fully all that He has done for us, so that we can live and speak in a way that reflects something of that. Today Derek considers the GRACE aspect of the gospel.
In our current series, we are taking time to reflect more fully on what this good news (the gospel) is. Like a multi-faceted diamond, there are so many different aspects to look at. God wants us to understand more fully all that He has done for us, so that we can live and speak in a way that reflects something of that. Today Andy gives an introduction to the series (up to about minute seven) then considers the RECONCILIATION aspect of the gospel.
In our current series, we are taking time to reflect more fully on what this good news (the gospel) is. Like a multi-faceted diamond, there are so many different aspects to look at. God wants us to understand more fully all that He has done for us, so that we can live and speak in a way that reflects something of that. Today Reuben considers the ETERNAL LIFE aspect of the gospel.
In this penultimate instalment of our Bystander series looking at Jesus through John's eyes, Becky shares what we learn about Jesus through the story of the feeding of the 5,000.
Today's preach is the latest in our series considering the signs of Jesus recorded in John's gospel. Jenny shares the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead and looks at the revelation that each of several people in the story had of Jesus as they witnessed what he did: the disciples, Martha, the Phrisees and chief priests, other bystanders. She also shares her own revelation of Jesus from studying this passage. (The audio in this recording begins quite abruptly. The beginning of the preach was missed, so we don't get Jenny's intro and recap of the series so far.)
We continue our series looking at Jesus through the eyes of John. In this, the third of Jesus' signs that John records in his gospel, we see a paralysed man miraculously healed. Paul considers what this tells us about Jesus and how we can respond today.
David takes us into a bit more detail around who John was as we look at Jesus through the lens of John's gospel in our 'Bystander' series. As well, we look at the second of Jesus' signs that John records - the healing of the official's son - and what it tells us about God's heart and who Jesus is.
Andy introduces our series that will run up to Easter, looking at Jesus' ministry through the eyes of his disciple John. In particular this week, at the first of Jesus' miracles of turning water into wine at the wedding feast in Cana.
Derek brings us the final instalment of our 'Lasting Legacy' series as he focuses on the final chapter of 2 Timothy. As you listen to this, may the final words of Paul to Timothy, be true for you too: "The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all."
We were privileged today to have Sarah and Mark Smith from LifeChurch in Manchester join us today. In this talk, Sarah considers two significant aspects of leaving a lasting legacy that come up in the second half of 2 Timothy chapter three. They are: "follow the example of those whom you know and trust" and "the wise use of scripture".
John brings the message to us today, focusing on the lasting legacies we can have. He shares about legacies in his own life, those through Prison Fellowship, and of course the legacy Paul left Timothy, glimpses of which we see in the book of Acts and through Paul's letters in the New Testament.
In this instalment of our 'Lasting Legacy' series, Reuben shares from the final 13 verses of 2 Timothy chapter two. (The first five minutes of the recording include a couple testimonies from Reuben and the preach itself starts around the five minute mark.)
Derek continues our 'lasting legacy' series from 2 Timothy by looking at verses 8 to 13 of chapter two and continuing to ask the question "what does it look like to leave a lasting kingdom legacy?"
Jenny shares the second talk in our 2 Timothy series, considering the question "what does it look like to leave a lasting kingdom legacy?" But, as she makes clear from the outset, God lead her that morning to adjust the plan and give space for a longer response to what we feel he has been saying lately. So Jenny's talk on Timothy is the first 13mins, then at around the 13min mark Jenny shares a prophetic word around purity and refining, and around 15min Becky shares a related word. The song (with lyrics) that Becky refers to can be found via this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCZU_FJmTKg
In our first series of preaches for 2023 we are looking in detail at the book of 2 Timothy in the New Testament. In particular, considering the question "what does it look like to leave a lasting kingdom legacy?" In this first talk of the series, Andy Barclay-Watt gets us started.
As we get close to Christmas and with our carol service coming up next week, John spends this morning's talk in anticipation of the significance of what we celebrate of December 25th.
In the final of three sermons considering the "to bring his salvation & restoration" section of our church vision, Andy considers the way in which Peter was restored by Jesus in John 21 v 1-17 and what that means for our own lives.
Following on from Jenny's start last week, Reuben continues our focus on the "to bring His salvation and restoration" part of our church vision, by focusing on the story of Zacchaeus and the salvation and restoration that resulted from his encounter with Jesus in the gospels. "Building communities of Christ-followers to bring His salvation and restoration to North Wales".
Our last few Sunday morning talks have been on the initial "Building communities of Christ-followers" element of our church vision. Today, Jenny gets us started on the next section "to bring His salvation and restoration".
Jenny uses the story of Jesus healing the man who is lowered through the roof by his friends (Mark chapter 2) as a starting point and we spent time at the end praying through a few questions.
Where do you still need restoration in your life? Where do we still need restoration in CPC and our area? Do you need to let go of guilt?
Derek was our speaker this morning and he expanded on the "Building communities of Christ-followers" part of our church vision. In particular focusing on the section in Colossians chapter 3 in which Paul encourages us to "clothe ourselves" in actions and qualities that mark us out as followers of Christ.
We had the privilege this Sunday of having Mark & Nesta Mumford with us. Mark spoke on the church as part of our time exploring the "building communities of Christ-followers" element of CPC's vision.
Following on from the two preaches introducing the vision as a whole, Reuben gets us started looking at it in more detail. In this talk he offers a glimpse of what "communities of Christ-followers" could look like, from Acts chapters two and four and from 1 John 4. Have a listen and begin to dream!
Last week, we were introduced us to our new church vision of "Building communities of Christ-followers to bring His salvation and restoration to North Wales." In today's talk David introduces us to the four areas in which we are dreaming for specific things by 2025.
As we continue to step into this new season at CPC we are beginning to share the vision that we believe God is leading us into. In today's message, Andy gets us started as we get into "Building communities of Christ-followers to bring His salvation and restoration to North Wales."
Today we had the privilege of welcoming Carina King from Mosaic in Bangor to speak to us in the final instalment of our series on the parables of Jesus.
In this latest instalment of our series in the parables of Jesus, Jenny takes us through some practical application of the parable of the talents (have a pen and paper handy). Highlighting our talents, our treasure, and our time, she asks two questions in particular:
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Which of these areas is God asking us to steward better?
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What is the first step to stewarding that area well?
Towards the beginning, Jenny refers to a recent preach that Andy Barclay-Watt did at CPC. You can find that one back on the 17th of July 2022.
In the finale of our 'Christ followers' series, Nick & Sue Matthews from LifeChurch in Manchester (part of our Maximise group of churches) share the 'Great Promise' and the 'Great Commission': Christ followers will receive power and be God's witnesses to the ends of the earth.
During our joint service today with Mosaic, we took a break from our 'Christ-followers' series and had the privilege of hearing Andy speak on Jesus' parable of the talents from Matthew chapter 25.
Reuben spoke today in the penultimate instalment of our Christ-followers series, focusing on Christ-followers being "called to make disciples of all nations, by going, baptising and teaching to obey".
Unfortunately, a power outage during the service this morning meant that no recording was made of Derek's preach on the latest part of our 'Christ-followers' series.
Andy Barclay-Watt was with us today, sharing as part of our Christ-followers series, focusing on Christ-followers being "called to love God and love people wholeheartedly".
John Edwards shares with us today, with the title "Christ-followers are called to abide, be pruned, and be fruitful".
Jenny Knott shares the latest in our Christ-followers series, with the title "Christ-followers are ready to serve and sacrifice".
Tom Giles from LifeChurch in Manchester was with us this Sunday to share in our Christ-followers series, with the title "Christ-followers are called and empowered to do the things Jesus did".
(There was a microphone issue around the 6min 45sec mark. The short effected section has been removed, so there is a bit of an abrupt jump in what Tom is saying.)
In part two of our series titled 'Christ-followers', David looks at the idea that Christ-followers are called to be with Him and be sent out by Him.
In part one of our series titled 'Christ-followers', Reuben looks at the idea that Christ-followers are ready to lay other things down in order to follow and be sent.
Kevin & Bryony from Mosaic church in Bangor get us to consider the fact that "every day matters" in our ministry (service) where we live, work, study, and otherwise live our lives.
Colin shares much of the story of his life and shows us that while our past shapes us, it does not define us, and it is something God can use for good.
It is the jailer in Philippi and what led to he and his fammily's salvation and restoration that we get to focus on this time. At the beginnning the talk, Carol narrates the story from Acts 16:16-40 with others reading the dialogue. Those bits aren't picked up by the recording so have your Bible with you to read along as you listen (roughly 0min 30s to 4min 30s)
Reuben takes us through some of the early life of Saul (later Paul) of Tarsus and the events and call that led to his salvation. A salvation that saw the restoration of his God-given gifts and passions, redirecting them from leading the persecution of 'the Way' to sharing the good news all over.
In the latest talk from our salvation and restoration series, Derek Roberts shares a message looking at the Antioch church in Acts chapter 11.
John shares our second instalment looking at salvation and restoration, focusing on story in Acts chapter 8 of Philip and the Ethiopian official who receives the gospel.
Andy gets us started on our new series looking at salvation and restoration (particularly in Acts as the church grows). This recording starts out with a few announcements of upcoming events.
In the final instalment of our "Devoted" series, Reuben shares about salvation. Using Biblical examples and personal experiences he asks the question "why are some people saved and others not".
Nick & Sue Matthews from LifeChurch in Manchester were with us today to share the latest installment in our 'Devoted' series. This week was about the generosity that flowed from the awe and unity of the fellowship of believers.
Our 'Devoted' series is looking at what the early church's devotion resulted in. This week, David considers the unity that characterised the Acts 2 church.
The talk was in two parts today. The first was an object lesson and the second a preach. Both are included in this recording.
We've passed the half way point in our 'Devoted' series. Having looked at what the early church (in Acts 2) was devoted to, we are now looking at what that devotion resulted in. In this talk Tom considers how they were "filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed".
This latest talk in our 'Devoted' series focuses on prayer, one of the four things the early church (in Acts 2) devoted themselves to.
Part way through, Becky refers to a video that was played during the service. To watch it, copy and paste this link into your internet browser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RN4FVcY-Kg
In our 'Devoted' series, we continue to consider what the early church (from Acts 2) were devoted to - this week: breaking of bread.
In our 'Devoted' series, we continue to consider what the early church (from Acts 2) were devoted to - this week: fellowship.
Andy speaks as we begin a new year and a series called 'Devoted', looking at what the early church in Acts 2 was devoted to, and what that devotion resulted in.
Following on from our nativity play during the Christmas family service, Jenny reminds us that the nativity isn't the end of the story, and asks what role we want to be playing.
In this concluding part of our 'Adventure of Fruitful Living' series, we focus on how to activitely and deliberately encourage one another, with Barnabas (the 'son of encouragement') one of our chief Biblical examples.
The penultimate instalment in our 'Aventure of Fruitful Living' series is this message from Reuben focusing on courage.
Today's talk is about joy and, in particular, how an attitude of gratefulness leads us to a life of joy. (This recording starts slightly abruptly. The introduction was missed.)
David shares the latest in our 'Adventure of Fruitful Living' series, looking at examples of God's faithfulness and human lives lived faithfully. Pam Puryer and Colin Gyfford also both shared during this preach.
Mark King from Mosaic in Bangor shares with us about the work of Christians Against Poverty and the new Menai Debt Centre that has just started in partnership between Mosaic and CAP. The talk includes the audio from a video clip. If you would like to see the video itself, copy and paste this link into your internet browser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRo4ieHZI4Y
Dave Scott continues the series on 'soft hearts, hard feet' by focusing on what it means to have hard feet, using the parable of the sower to illustrate four steps we need to follow.