Stoneycroft Sermons: Recent Episodes
Stoneycroft Salvation Army
The latest sermon in our series entilted, "The Sermon on the Mount", was delivered by Tom Langdon-Smith. Tom is a vicar based at from All Saints, Stoneycroft, and in his sermon he focuses on Matthew, 7.7-12; "Keep on asking and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking and the door will be opened to you."
In today's sermon Sam reflects on what Matthew 7, 13-14; "the gate is small and narrow ids the road that leads to life". What did Jesus mean by this and what meaning does it have for us today?
Yong-Geun delivers today's today's sermon, looking at what Pentecost means to Christians today, with reference to Acts Chapter 2.
Grace continues our series with a focus on Jesus' entreaty to his follwers; "Do not to worry". She explains why we should trust Jesus' statement with the help of three steps; Provision, Position and Presence.
Arthur continues our series with a focus upon Matthew Ch5 v42, "Just say "Yes" or "No" - anything else you say comes from your the veil one."
Lynn continues our current series with a focus upon almsgiving, with reference to Matthew Chapter 6 1-4.
We take a break from our current series on The Sermon on the Mount as Sam reflects on the significance of the resurrection for Christians today.
This epsiode in our series on the Sermon on the Mount comes from Michael Christopherson, who leads YWAM Liverpool wit his wife Stephanie. Michael focuses on Matthew 5.38-48, the passage in which Jesus tells us to love our enemies.
In the fourth session in our series Jenni looks at the theme of "Fasting" with reference to Matthew 6.16-18
Sam continues our series on the "Sermon on the Mount" by focusing on the tricky theme of marriage and divorce, with reference to Matthew 5 31-32.
This week we are taking a break from our series on "the Sermon on the mount" to look at lent. Lynn looks at the significance of Jesus' temptation in th desert with refernce to Luke 4 1-13.
Sam continues our series on the Sermon on the Mount with a focus upon Matt 5.17-20, examining how Jesus has not come to abolish the law but fulfil it & how our righteousness must surpass even that of the Pharisees!
Mark begins our new series on the Sermon on the Mount with a focus upon Matthew 5. 13-16, asking how we can be sources of salt and light in our communities?
Sam focuses on the second part of the mission statement; "In our local community" and specifically the importance of building bridges and the need for disciples (with reference to John 1.1-14).
Dan unpacks the new mission statement for the Stoneycroft Corps with reference to Mark 8:34-37.
Lynn investigates the parable of the new wineskins and what it means to us today in terms of an alternative to unquestioningly following old laws and traditions, with refernce to Luke 5 33-9. Are you a tame goose or a wild goose?
Arthur and Claudia continue our series this advent with a look ay Mary's remarable song from Luke Chapter 1 which she sings when she finds out that she will give birth to God's son. Known in many traditions as the Magnificat.
Sam begins our new series on advent with a focus on waiting in hope with refernce to Isaiah Chapter 11.
Mark concludes our series on The Book of Amos by focusing on Chapter 9, in particular God's promises to restore a remnant of his people, demonstrating that there is hope even in the most difficult cirumstances.
Jenny continues our series on the Book of Amos with a focus on Chapter 8 and how it presents the hope of what it is to come.
Here is the third part of our series on Amos in which Lynn speaks from Chapter 6 on the pride of Israel.
Sam continues our series on the book of Amos by looking at Chapter 5 with a focus upon what it means to seek God's rightousness and justice in the world?
Arthur continues our series on the book of Amos by speaking on Chapter 4 - thinking about the bad forms of religion people were practising.
Mark looks a the importance of a perspective of abundance and the cocncept of "enough" with refernence to Luke 9.7-20.
In the concluding episode of our series on the Lord's Prayer Levya focuses on the final sentence.
Claudia continues our series on the Lord's Prayer with an examination of the fourth line of the prayer and also a powerful explanation of God's forgiveness. (With reference to Matthew 6.11).
Lynn continues our series on the Lord's prayer with a focus on it's third sentence, "Give us today our daily bread", (Matthew 6.11).
Sam continues our series on the Lord's prayer by looking at the second phrase of the prayer: "Your kingdom. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." (Matthew 6:10). Sam asks the question what do we mean when we say "kingdom"?
Mark begins our new series on the Lord's prayer with a focus on the first verse from Matthew 6:9, "Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be your name".
Sam concludes our series on the Big Issues conerning faith by examining the culture wards; the arguments between conservative and liberal values which is evident in the media and online. Sam suggests that a Chrisitan approach would be to listen to those involved rather than assuming that our opinion is the correct one.
Sam preaches on his vision on the corps for the next year with reference to Ephesians 6:11
Mark continues our series on Big Questions Concerning Faith by asking whether faith in God is rational? With reference to 1 Corinthians 18-25.
Lynn continues our series on Big Questions concerning faith by looking at areas where science has challenged some of the pervading religious teaching on creation, and asks whether sceince and faith are compatible? With refernce to the Book of Job.
Arthur asks the question; Why follow Jesus when there are so many other diffrent religions to choose from?
Dan begins our new series looking into "Big issues" concerning faith by looking at the question of why a loving God would allow suffering to occur? (with reference to John 9:1-12)
Jenni completes our series on The Seven Deadly Sins and How to Avoid Them with a summary of the Christain understanding of sin and explaining why it's such a problem (with refernce to Romans 6).
In the penultimate session on our series on "The Seven Deadly Sins and How to Avoid Them" Levya preaches on "Anger" (with reference to Ephesians 4.25-32).
Lynn continues our series on with a focus on "Gluttony" in which she explains how it is distinct from "Greed" as well as how we can avoid it.
In the Fifth our our latest series Sam looks at the complex and difficult topic of "Lust".
Our guest speaker, Graham Tomlin, continues the new series by looking at Sloth, asking what exactly doe we mean by sloth and how do we avoid it? (With reference to Philippians 4.4-13).
John continues our new series with a focus upon Greed, both how each of us can be affected by in incidentally and significantly by greed. John also looks at how we can challenge systems and structures which perpetuate greed on a national and global scale.
Mark continues our new series with a focus upon "Envy", (with reference to Numbers 11.1-10).
Sam begins our new series in how to avoid the 7 deadly sins with a focus upon "Pride" or "Hubris" (with reference to Luke 18.9-14).
Nick joined us to preach on Unity, (with reference to John 17.13-23), and in particular the work of "Together for the Harvest" an organisation which helps ordinary Christians across the region to become "good news" in the community.
Envoy Lynette Skutt completes our series on Inspiring Women in Scripture with a focus upon Priscilla from Acts 18 and explains that in order to gain a fuller understanding we must include her husband Aquilla.
Mark continues our series in Scripture with a focus upon Anna with reference to Luke 2.36-38.
Major Inga Longmore from Divisional Headquarters continues our new series by focusing upon Hagar from Genesis 16.
Mark delivers our Easter message explaining how we are called to live out the resurrection story in our daily lives (with reference to Matthew 28:6).
Arthur continues our lentern series on those who were present whilst Jesus was on the cross by focusing on the thieves and their different repsonses to Jesus.
Sam continues our lentern series on the characters around the cross by looking at the women around the cross (Mark 15.40-41) and asking what they have to tell us about women's role in the church today?
Sam focuses upon the crowd around the cross who mocked Jesus, with reference to Mark 15.29-32, and explains how sometimes we must separate ourselves from communities when there influence is not aligned with that of God's.
Lynn begins our new series, building up towards Easter by looking at "Characters around the cross". We begin by focusing on Simon of Cyrene as recounted in Mark Ch15v21.
Sam complees our series on the book of Hebrews by preaching on Chapter 13 and the famous verse, "Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever." (Chapter 13:8)
Dan focuses on Hebrews Chapter 12 and what it tells us about on running the race with perseverance and keeping our eyes focused upon Jesus.
Sam continue our series by focusing on Hebrews 10.19-39 and states how it reminds us to draw closer to God, to beware of entanglements which may draw us away from our relationship with God and that this spiritual journey is a marathon and not a sprint.
In our third episode Peter focuses on Chapter 8 of Hebrews and discusses the old and the new covenants in terms of "pattern", "promise" and "presence". Peter uses the analogy of tapes, CDs and digital streaming in comparing the relationships between the two covenants.
Arthur continues our series on Hebrews with a focus on Chapter 3. ("Encourage one another daily as long as it is still called "Today"', Hebrews 3:13)
Lynn begins the new year with a focus on John 1 v1-15 which documents the beginnings of God's and also Jesus' origins.
Mark continues our series by focusing upon Isaiah 11:1: "There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit."
Lynn completes our series on 1 Peter by focusing upon Chapter 5 and in particular it's advice to leaders within the church. Lynn looks at the importance of good leadership, both in a church context and also in a broader context.
Sam unpicks a passage which can be challenging for contemporary listeners as it has been misused throughout the ages to provide a biblical defense for oppressive patriarchal systems.
Mark examines how the chapter encourages us to be a people for God's possession, proclamation and purpose.
Sam discusses the new life and new hope which Peter mentions in Chapter 1, and asks what it means for us today to live in that hope.
Arthur discusses harvest Sunday through the lens of the Parable of the Rich Fool (Luke 12.16-30).
Sam continues our series on the Spiritual Disciplines by looking at the discipline of giving (with reference to 2 Corinthians 9:7).
Mark discusses the Spiritual Discipline of "Practicing the Presence of God" with reference to Exodus 33.1-15.
Peter continues our series on the spiritual disciplines by focusing on the discipline of hospitality (with reference to Romans 12:10).
Lynn continues our series on the Spiritual Disciplines by focusing upon the discipline of "Getting to know Jesus better" with reference to Luke 6:37-42.
Sam begins our new series on Spiritual Disciplines by looking at the discipline of confession. Sam look sat how such practices help us to grow closer on our journey with God (with reference to James 5.13-20.
Peter concludes our series on the fruits of the spirit by self control with reference to James 1.19-21
John continues our series on the Fruits of the Spirit by focusing on Patience and Long-suffering. John makes the distinction between patience and discusses the mystery of God, which is beyond our understanding and often our desire for quick answers.
Sam introduces our new series on the fruits of the spirit by focusing on "Joy" with reference to Philiippians 4.4-9.
Lin Herbert, who is an officer from the Liverpool Walton Salvation Army corps concludes our series on Ephesians by preaching on the full armour of God (with reference to Ephesians ch.6 10-20).
Sam continues our series on Ephesians by focusing on Chapter 2, in particular how God makes us into a new family.
Mark Spencer-Arneaud begins our new series on St Paul's letter to the Ephesians by focusing on Chapter 1.
In the penultimate sermon in our series on Nehemiah Sam focuses on Chapter 4 where Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild Jersualem's defences receive criticism and derision. Sam asks how do we respond to criticism in our daily lives?
Lynn continues our series on Nehemiah by focusing on Nehemiah 2, where Nehemiah 2 comes to Jerusalem to inspects it's walls.
Arthur begins our new series focusing on the Book of Nehemiah, a wonderful story from the Old Testament about re-building the walls of Jerusalem.
Lynn completes or series on the "I am" sayings of Jesus by looking at what Jesus meant when he stated: "I am the true vine."
Sam look at Jihn Chapter 14 where Jesus declares himself to be "..the way, the truth and the life".
Dan continues our seies on the "I am" sayings of Jesus by looking at John 10: "I am the resurrection and the life"
Peter continues our series on the "I am" sstatements of Jesus by focusing on Jesus on John 10, in which Jesus declares, "I am the good shepherd."
Sam considers our series on the "I am " sayings of Jesus by focusing on his declaration that he is the light of the world!
Bernie begins our new series on the "I am" sayings of Jesus by looking at John 6:25-59 where Jesus declares that he is the bread of life.
Sam discusses Easter, it's message of peace and forgiveness and hope despite any doubts we may experience
Peter discusses the impact of Palm Sunday and what it means to Christians today with reference to Luke 19
Sam continues our series on Genesis by looking at the character of Jacob from Chapter 28.10-22 where he dreams of a ladder with angels and ascending and descending on it.
John continues our series on Genesis by reflecting on the difficult sacrifice which Abraham was asked to make and how this relates to the theme of sacrifice throughout the bible as well as our own relationship with God (Genesis 22 1-19)
Peter begins our new series on th Patriarchs of Genesis by preaching on God's promise to Abraham (Genesis Chapters 11.27-12.8)
Sam preaches on Deut 6.4-9 and Matthew on the occasion of his daughter's dedication. Sam's reminds us how the church community supports the children and young people within the church.
Continuing our series on the parables of Jesus, Dan looks at the two verses from Mark 2 where Jesus discusses wine and winesikins. As well as the meaning of the prables for Jesus' listeners at the time, Dan unpicks the meaning it holds for us today. (Mark 2:21-22).
Mark Arneaud continues our series on Jesus' parables by looking at the parable of the good Samaritan (Luke 10.29-37). Mark asks what relelvance this has for us as Christians today.
Major Allister Versfeld from the Strawberry Fields centre continues our series on the parables by looking at the parable of the pharisee and the tax collector (Luke 18:9-14).
Lynn continues our series looking at Jesus' parables with a reflection on the parable of the talents from Matthew 25.14-30.
Arthur continues our series onthe Jesus' parables by lookingat the parable of the mustard seed (Matthew 13.31-35)
Peter begins our new series on Jesus's parables by looking at Matthew 7:1-5, the parable of the speck and the log, and asking how we can avoid judging others.
Sam preaches on God's covenant with us and what that can mean for us as we begin a new year (with reference to Matthew 22. 34-40).
Bernie preaches on the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus and their search for truth.
Sam discuss the hope which faith gives us in a seemingly meaningless word (with reference to John 1.1-18).
Dan continue our advent series by looking at how we can worship in the waiting with reference to Psalm 40.
Peter continues our Advent Series with a focus on the birth of John the Baptist and Zechariah's song (with reference to Luke 1 57-80).
Salvation Army Officer Louise Brown opens our new series on Advent with a reflection on the theme of hope with reference to 1 John 3. 1-8.
Divisional Commander, Major David Taylor, completes our series on James by restating the importance of placing our trust in the Lord rather than in our own abilities, with reference to James Ch4 v 10.
Georgia discusses the importance of being mindful of the words we use so that we may use them to build up ourselves and others
Mark, chaplain of Darbyshire House and Ann Fowler house discusses acting on our faith with reference to James Ch 2.
Bernie finishes our series on the Salvation Army with a focus on Evangelism with reference to Matt. 20.16-20
Lynn continues our series on the past, present and future of the Salvation Army by looking at the relationship between the army and social justice with reference to James 2 14-26.
Georgia continues our series on the past, present and future with a reflection what it means to be a salvationist today in relation to Ephesisans 4 1-16.
Sam continues our series on the the Salvation Army by speaking on the "Salvation Army today" from James 1. 19-27
Sam begins our new series on the past, present and future of the salvation army by looking at it's origins in relation to Ezekiel 37.
Peter completes our series on the book of Malachi through focusing on Chapter 3. 16 - Chapter 4.5 and discussing what these final verses tell us about he renewal of the covenant and the return of the covenant.
Sam discusses Malachi 3 in relation to the multi dimensional call to follow God, the call to tithing and finally, what it tells us about really listening to God.
Sam looks at Malachi 2 and, in light of God's rebuke of the priests and people, asks how we should understand God's rebuke today?
Dan completes our series on worship by looking at worship in relation to Zephaniah 3:14-17
Peter looks at the contrast of how we are able to approach the fearsome and mighty God, as described in Hebrews, because of his love for us.
Sam begins our new series on worship by asking who or what doe we worship and what does it mean to worship Jesus?
Sam completes our look at Romans by looking at what Chapter 15 tells us about living in harmony with one another.
Georgia looks at what this passage tells us about honoring the ways in which people worship or express their faith even if it differs from our own ways.
Lynn speaks about the context of the time in which Paul was speaking and what it means to us today.