Sermons from Marown: Recent Episodes
Marown Church
In life we often get caught up in ourself and our own priorities. In this week’s talk, Rev. Ian Davies reminds us to set our focus on God and in doing so the rest of our lives will fall into place if we trust in him. Colossians 3:1-11 and Luke 12:13-21
This week’s sermon is delivered by visiting Reader Eric Quirk. He talks to us about prayer and advises us to ‘Just do it!’. Colossians 2:6-15 and Luke 11:1-13
You are special. That’s what Rev. Ian Davies’ message is in his family talk. In the main sermon, we look at what Martha actually did wrong when she criticised Mary for not helping when Jesus came to visit… Luke 10:38-42
How do you deal with people that won’t accept you? In life we face all sorts of people and problems, and so did Jesus. Luke 9:51-56
It’s so easy to get caught up in what we are doing and what is important to us that we often overlook those in need, even when that person is right in front of us. Christ calls us to look out for others and not to judge them. To give people room to be changed […]
This week’s talk is given by our Gap Year Youth Worker, Joel Rowlands, during what is his last church service at Marown before his time with us draws to a close. Joel talks about a passage that has spoken to him throughout this year, and has a message for us too. Ephesians 3:13-21 If you […]
It’s Pentecost Sunday and Rev. Ian Davies talks about the amazing change that the Holy Spirit can bring with the aid of a picture of his pet lobster (a stereogram). John 14:15-19 and Acts 2:14-21
It’s simple advice. Love one another. If you don’t know how to deal with a situation or person. Love one another. John 13:31-35
In the children’s talk Rev. Ian Davies encourages us to have a child’s outlook towards our walk with Christ. In his sermon, Rev. Ian Davies continues the theme of restoration from last week. Pointing us to the Bible he reminds us that we can be sure of our salvation, that in Christ we are kept […]
Just becasue you have made mistakes in the past, doesn’t mean you are not eligible for what God has in store for you. God doesn’t want second best for you. He wants to give you the best. He loves you. Let his love and grace restore you. John 21:1-17
Today is Palm Sunday, and Rev. Ian Davies talks about the celebration that greeted Jesus as he rode into Jerusalem, and how the expectations of the crowd were not what God had planned. How different were the crowd less than a week later… Luke 19:28-40
You can’t earn God’s love by good deeds or following the Law. You already have it, so accept it and walk with Christ. Leave the past behind. Let Christ be your guide and press on towards the goal that he has for you, a place in heaven with him. Philippians 3:4-14
God loves you, he want’s you to bear fruit. He is bigger than your greatest failures. In him you will be fruitful. Luke 13:6-9
It’s Lent and a traditional time to give things up. However the tempations of the world are great. If something is bad for us should we just give it up for Lent or for always? Sounds hard, and we can always find a valid reason to lapse. The truth is it’s always been hard. It […]
It’s the beginning of Lent. This week Ian looks at the Temptations of Christ in the wilderness, and compares them to the temptation of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and the temptations we face. Luke 4:1-13
Sermon for the 1st Sunday in Advent 2009. What is the difference between being prepared and being ready? Ian finds inspiration from Paul and Alcoholics Anonymous for our daily lives. 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Nikki returns from her trip to Egypt with other young Christians form the Isle of Man and tell us about what they did.
It’s the Harvest Festival 2009. Rev. Ian Davies preaches about the importance of giving thanks, but also of giving! Joel 2:21-28 & Luke 12:13-21
This week Di Marchment delivers the second in a series of sermons about Holy Communion.
Two talks for the price of one again this week. In the Children’s Talk Rev. Ian Davies speaks about building up our faith, and reminds us it takes time to build something that will last, but God is with us through it all. In the main talk we hear about the work of the Mission […]
John Marchment talks about going out and sharing our story. You don’t need fancy equipment and bundles of supplies, and you don’t even need to go far. Go with your story. Go with Christ, and share. Mark 6:7-12
No matter who we are or how small, God is preparing us. As we face trials in our life, we can lean on God. He will see us through. He is preparing us to do his work, he is preparing us for greater things. God will deliver us. We can slay giants. Di Marchment gives […]
You can’t make a tree grow any more than you can stop day becoming night. Plant the seed, tell your story, do what you can do in your place. Allow God to work through you. Allow your story to work. But don’t try and be God. Allow God be to God. Allow God to work. […]
It’s Pentecost and Rev. Ian Davies reminds us that the Holy Spirit can come to us and talk to us in unexpected and sometimes uncomfortables places and ways. Acts 1:1-21 & John 15:5-15
This week Marown welcome Peter Jackson of Keynote Ministries (not the director of Lord of the Rings). Peter talks to us about being good or God Like. He also uses his gift of music to play for us. Mark 10:17-22
It’s two for the price of one this week. In the Children’s talk Rev. Ian Davies tries to find the 11 year olds leaving primary school this year a job and a new home. Once the children have left (the service not home), Ian examines how difficult it can be to be pruned, but also […]
Rev. Ian Davies gets to the point of the Great Commission. Go and be useful! Matthew 28: 16-20
When we rely on our own experience and not on God we can make mistakes. When we judge with our eyes and not with Gods we can make mistakes. Let God work and miracles can happen. In the week that Susan Boyle shot to fame on Britain’s Got Talent, Rev. Ian Davies teaches us the […]
Some of us can find it hard to show love. Some of us can find it hard to accept love. Practical minds can restrict love and others may frown on those who express it freely. However God is Love. We should be motivated by love and show God’s love to others. Rev. Ian Davies’ message […]
It was St. Valentine’s day yesterday and Rev. Ian Davies in a quite personal talk reminds us how much God loves us. John 1:1-14
To be a Christian is to be committed. To give all because Jesus gave all for us. How do you do that? Rev. Ian Davies gives us three tips from Paul’s 1st letter to the Thessalonians: Action inspired by Faith. Labour inspired by Love. Patience inspired by Hope. 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
It’s easy to make preperations for a planned event, but what happens when you don’t know when the event will be? We don’t know when Jesus will return, so we must be ready. We need to be ready in the everyday and ordinary.
Rev. Ian Davies talks about the love of the Father. In his talk he refers a number of times to Team Hoyt. The video below tells their remarkable story. Team Hoyt
1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 Rev. Ian Davies delivers 3 tips from Paul: • Love and care like a mother cares for her children • Don’t just share the Gospel, but share your lives • Work and provide for the needs of the Gospel yourself, don’t expect others to pay for you.
Its Harvest time. Jelly babies or money, the more you have the more there is to lose. Is it easier to share all you have if you have lots or little? Lucy teaches us a little lesson!
Rev. Ian Davies tells us about some amazing purchases he’s made that have made a difference in his life, starting with X-Bionic Under-gear!
Matthew 16:13 -20 Is the church built on The Rock that is Peter, or the truth that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God?
In this talk for Children, Rev. Ian Davies explains how Jesus is bigger than our fears and that we can trust in him.
- Willingness to pay the Price Romans 8:13 2. Faithfulness in keeping the word of God Psalm 119:11 – I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. 3. Fervency in prayer Ephesians 6:18 – Praying always with all prayer… 4. Obedience to Bible teaching Hebrews 4:12 – The […]
Rev. Ian Davies talks about the gift that God has given us that can’t be taken away and also reminds us that we can only do what we can do, so don’t feel reponsible for things that you can’t affect, leave those things with God.
Lynne Courtie de Long delivers this weeks message. Cast your burdens on Jesus! Matthew 11:28-30