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CCC Medway Valley SermonsGiving it all up // Mark // Mark 10 17-31 // Mike SouthallAre we good enough for God? Have we done enough?Do we really trust Him? Are we dependant on what we have – wealth of various kinds?What can we, and what can’t we give up for Him?Jesus said “Children, how difficult it is to enter the kingdom of God!”This week we look at Mark 10 17-31 with Mike. They said to him, “Then who can be saved?” Jesus looked at them and said, “With man itis impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible w...2025-05-2544 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsLet the children come to me // Mark // Mark 10 13-16 // Audrey MafemeraDoris Lemon is back! Audrey brought her along to explain the next part of the story of Jesus in Mark 10 13-16. Jesus said, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God”. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 ICB - Remember (the things of God). Teach them to your children. The discipling of children and young people is the very heartbeat of His ministry https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJKk95wyG56/ Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/medway-va...2025-05-1840 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsVision 5 Heavenly Community // CCC Vision 2025 Extra // Tony, Abi & JaydenTony, Abi & Jayden discuss our next vision on being a heavenly community and how we can aim to be one as a church! The statement being... "A church that is an attractive heavenly community of God, it has a healthy family atmosphere. It embraces all ethnicities, classes, young or old, married and single, rich and poor."Vision 5 Heavenly Community - YouTubeCornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/medway-valley linktr.ee/cccmedway Email: wouldham@cornerstonecity.co.uk Podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cccmedwayvalley2025-05-1529 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsStumbling // Mark // Mark 9 42-50 // Adam VokeSin is serious. Jesus makes it very clear that the impact of our stumbling is Hell. Our sinful lives are not trivial, but have never-ending consequences. So what do we do about it?What are the things in my life that I need to cut off?Join us as Adam takes us through Mark 9 42-50 Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/medway-valleylinktr.ee/cccmedwayEmail: wouldham@cornerstonecity.co.ukPodcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cccm...2025-05-1153 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsAtonement // Leviticus 16 and Hebrews 9 // Joe BrooksIf the blood of goats and bulls, and the sprinkling of defiled persons with the ashes of a heifer, sanctify for the purification of the flesh, how much more will the blood of Christ,who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God.Joe took us through Leviticus 16 and parts of Hebrews 9 to remind us of the wonders of our atonement through the death of Jesus. Through atonement, Jesus restored the relationship which had been broken by sin restored our relationship w...2025-05-0445 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsWhoever is not against us is for us // Mark // Mark 9 38-41 // Chris NorwoodAnd we’re back in Mark’s Gospel, reading Mark 9 38-41. Chris reminded us how we often think that we are the best or the only ones. But, it’s not us. Jesus is the only saviour. His gospel is the only gospel. There is salvation in no other (Acts 4 12). And even if they are different to us, even if they practice their Christian faith in a different way - if they are following Jesus and living in His way, “whoever is not against us is for us”. Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.corn...2025-04-2727 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsVision 4 - Demonstrating a Loving God & Others // CCC Vision 2025 Extra // Tom, Audrey & BeckyTom, Audrey & Becky spend some time unpacking how we as a Church can be demonstrating loving God & loving others. Discussing our next vision statement:In Medway & Beyond we have a dream of... a church that delights in and demonstrates what the creator is like in an effective way. A loving, powerful, satisfying, awesome God. Made in His image, we love Him and love others.The video can be found on the Cornerstone YouTube channel here: Vision 4 - Demonstrating a Loving God & Others - YouTube Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www...2025-04-2120 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsThe Head Cloth // Easter Sunday // John 20 // Adam VokeHe is risen! Hallelujah! Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.” So Peter went out with the other disciple, and they were going towards the tomb. Both of them...2025-04-2048 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsA church that is longing for Jesus’ return // CCC Vision 2025 // Revelation 22 20-21 // Mike Southall12. In Medway and beyond we have a dream of a church that is longing for Jesus’ return, holding out the hope of being glorified and made perfect in the new creation – Come Lord Jesus! Mike brings us to the end of our Vision series. It’s Holy Week – and we look beyond the Cross to the hope that Jesus gives to those that are His. Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! Nicene creed 1 Corinthians 15 21 John 14 1-6 1 Thessalonians 4 16-17 Philippians 3 20-21 1 John 3 1-3 John 14 1-6 Romans 8 9-11 Revelation 21 1-5 Revelati...2025-04-1345 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsA church that is sent for thousands // CCC Vision 2025 // John 20:19-22 // Audrey Mafemera11. In Medway and beyond we have a dream of a church and a movement of thousands that sees growth in numbers without compromising quality as many experience the grace of God and are added to the Church. How exciting! Medway Valley, it’s not just “us” “now”. God is calling us to be a part of a mighty movement; growing, going, sharing the grace of God and seeing many added to the Church! “As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” Thank you, Audrey, for the...2025-04-0626 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsA church that takes seriously The Great Commission to make disciples // CCC Vision 2025 // Matthew 28:16-20 // Joe Brooks10. In Medway and beyond we have a dream of a church that takes seriously The Great Commission to make disciples. It equips and sends out hundreds of people to advance the kingdom of God in Medway and beyond. Especially through helping establish new churches and reaching the unreached with words, works and wonders. Matthew 28 16-20 Acts 1 8 To be a disciple of Jesus is to be a disciple maker. Joe reminded us that making disciples in not for a special few. We, His Church, all have a role to play. “Lord, as I...2025-03-2336 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsA church that sees everyone active // CCC Vision 2025 // Julian Perry9. In Medway and beyond we have a dream of a church that sees everyone active in fulfilling its mission, helping each person to find their fulfilment in Christ, cheering them on in day-to-day discipleship wherever they are. Everyone! Julian served us today, unpacking this paragraph. We are called to serve. We are called to exercise spiritual gifts. We are called to encourage others. Passages referenced included 1 Peter 2 4-5, Romans 12 4-8, Revelation 21 2-3,10-11 and 18-21, Philippians 2 5-8, 1 Corinthians 12 4-11, Acts 15:32 and 16:40, 2 Corinthians 13:11, and Ephesians 6 22 2025-03-1632 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsVision 3 - Holy & Distinct // CCC Vision 2025 Extra // Megan, TK & ElishaLet’s reflect on God’s holiness together! What does it mean to be holy? What does that look like for us as individuals and as a church? Megan, TK & Elisha discuss this next vision statement… “In Medway and Beyond we have a dream of... a Church that is holy, truly distinct from the world around it. Enough to make the city sit up and take notice.” The video can be found on the Cornerstone YouTube channel here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ8W7Gfyj38 Cornerston...2025-03-1319 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsA church that worships in Spirit and Truth // CCC Vision 2025 // Adam Voke8. In Medway and beyond we have a dream of a church that worships in Spirit and Truth; a house of prayer for all nations, empowered and led by the Holy Spirit. It sees and experiences God at work in a powerful way. This has been God’s Plan, God’s Heart since the very beginning. Adam walked us through the Bible record to show the plan in its iterations. Heavenly Temple → Creation / Earth → Tabernacle → Temple → Jesus (John 2 18-19 “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.”) → Chu...2025-03-0949 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsA church established, feeding on and obeying the Word // CCC Vision 2025 // Adam Voke7. In Medway and beyond we have a dream of a church that is confident in its beliefs, established, feeding on and obeying the Word. It proclaims and explains the Bible’s big story to a world hungry for reliable truth.This week we were at Hundred of Hoo Academy for our regular “Cornerstone Together” meeting. Adam spoke, taking us through the next paragraph of our church vision.Ezekiel 20:1-29 Isaiah 55:2-3 Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/medway-valleylinktr.ee/cccmedwayEmail: wo...2025-03-0254 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsUnited // CCC Vision 2025 // 1 Corinthians 12v12-27 // Audrey Mafemera6. In Medway and beyond we have a dream of a church that is united as it moves forward in its purpose; without factions and undermining behaviours that detract from this. Today, Audrey challenges us on the church we want to be. United, not divided. Not factional, but moving forward in its purpose. 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 - One Body with Many Members Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/medway-valley linktr.ee/cccmedway Email: wouldham@cornerstonecity.co.uk Podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho...2025-02-2347 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsA Heavenly Community // CCC Vision 2025 // Tony Sands5. In Medway and beyond we have a dream of a church that is an attractive heavenly community of God, it has a healthy family atmosphere. It embraces all ethnicities, classes, young or old, married and single, rich and poor.Tony was with us today, expanding on what it means for us to be a “heavenly community”. What will it look like when people looks at Jesus’ Church and see that we are different, that we have something they haven’t, that we have “been with Jesus”? Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.c...2025-02-1636 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsVision 2 - Serving the poor // CCC Vision 2025 Extra // Adam, Susie & RhondaAdam, Susie & Rhonda discuss what it means to "serve the poor", how we can do that and what that looks like for CCC as a Church. "In Medway & Beyond we have a dream of a church that effectively demonstrates the gospel is ‘good news to the poor’ in a variety of life transforming ways." The video can be found on the Cornerstone YouTube channel here:https://youtu.be/qwnXVkXheho?si=eQImR5Xdf8gJZX5K 2025-02-1333 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsA Church that loves, for love is of God // CCC Vision 2025 // 1 John 4 7-21 // Mike Southall4. In Medway and beyond we have a dream of a church that delights in and demonstrates what the creator is like in an effective way. A loving, powerful, satisfying, awesome God. Made in His image, we love Him and love others. Join us as we look at the love of God in 1 John 4 7-21 with Mike. Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Communityhttps://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/medway-valley linktr.ee/cccmedway Email: wouldham@cornerstonecity.co.uk Podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cccmedwayvalley2025-02-0936 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsA Church that is holy // CCC Vision 2025 // Hebrews 10 and 1 Peter 2 // Joe Brooks3. In Medway and beyond we have a dream of a church that is holy, truly distinct from the world around it; enough to make the city sit up and take notice.
We, Christ’s church, His people, we are a holy people. Joe helped us see what this means. It doesn’t mean we have to work extra hard to stand out. It’s what He has made us! We live like that because of who we are.
You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may decl...2025-02-0250 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsGood News to the Poor // CCC Vision 2025 // Isaiah 58:6-9 and 61:1-6 // Adam Voke2. In Medway and beyond we have a dream of a church that effectively demonstrates the gospel is ‘good news to the poor’ in a variety of life transforming ways.
Adam was with us this Sunday – and challenging! As Jesus said, the poor will always be with us. 2012 landmark research by Economic and Social Research Council shows that, in the UK, about 1/3 of households are affected.
4 million people not fed properly
2.5 million children in damp homes
2.3 million households can’t heat living areas of home
30 million people have financial insecu...2025-01-261h 11
CCC Medway Valley SermonsBringing change // CCC Vision 2025 // Matthew 5:13-16 // Chris Norwood1. In Medway and beyond we have a dream of a church bringing change to the city, its presence makes a big difference. Transforming society into something better, as the gospel is shared and the Kingdom of God extended.
Chris leads us through the first of our series unpacking the Cornerstone vision for 2025.
Matthew 5:13-16 NIV - Salt and Light
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsTransforming the City // CCC Vision 2025 Extra // Adam & TonyAdam and Tony have a bit more of an in-depth chat about what we mean by "Transforming the City".
"In Medway & Beyond we have a dream of a Church bringing change to the City, its presence makes a big difference; transforming society into something better as the gospel is shared and the kingdom of God extended."
Mentioned in Video: Clapham Sect - a group of social reformers in the period of 1780s-1840s.
The video can be found on the Cornerstone YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/ZkH6E0H0FvU
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsVision Series Intro // CCC Vision 2025 Extra // Adam & TonyWe are beginning a new series of videos helping us to unpack our CCC Vision.
In this audio of the introduction, Tony & Adam briefly chat about our upcoming series and tell us about some more discussions to come.
The video can be found on the Cornerstone YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QriwqXHxbJI
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Podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cccmedway...2025-01-1705 minCCC Medway Valley SermonsWhat can I pray for for you? // CCC-MVC // Colossians 1:9-20 // Mike SouthallWhat can I pray for for you?
As we enter new year, Mike encourages us to pray for one another.
But how?
We look at how Paul prayed for the church in Colossae. That’s a good place to start!
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsChristmas // Robin Hunter
It's (nearly) Christmas! Join us as Robin Hunter brings God's Word to us.
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsThe Light of the World // Christmas // Isaiah 9:2 // Audrey MafemeraIt’s the Cornerstone City Church, Medway Valley Community’s Christmas Celebration!
Who is Jesus?
Just a baby?
Much more than just a baby!! He is just … EVERYTHING!
Thank Audrey for bringing God’s Word to us.
We will be in Midkent College with the rest of CCC next week, then back in our normal venue in Halling on the 22nd for our last meeting of 2024.
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linktr.ee/cccmed...2024-12-0823 minCCC Medway Valley SermonsThe coming of the Son of Man // Advent // Matthew 24 // Mike SouthallIt’s Advent! We celebrate “The Arrival”.
Jesus came at that first Christmas – the Nativity.
And He is coming again – the coming of the Son of Man.
And He tells us to be ready.
Mike walks through Matthew 24 with us.
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsDying to self for His glory // Mark // Mark 9 30-37 // Adam VokeWho’s the greatest? How do I get to the top of the pile?
By dying.
Yes, as Adam reminds us, Jesus died for us physically.
But Jesus shows us in Mark 9 30-37 that there is a downward path to greatness.
Death to self. Life in Christ. Be welcoming and loving the least and the lowest.
That’s His way. That’s what He calls us to.
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsI believe, help my unbelief // Mark // Mark 9 14-29 // Nat TurnerIt was our privilege to have Nat Turner with us from Rochester Community. He spoke to us from Mark 9 14-29.
Authority belongs to God alone
Prayer is important (James 5 13-18)
We are not yet a completed work. “I believe; help my unbelief!”
C. H. Spurgeon: “While men have no faith, ... they are unconscious of their unbelief; but, as soon as they get a little faith, then they begin to be conscious of the greatness of their unbelief.”
Cornerstone City Church - Medway Valley Community https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/medway-valle...2024-11-1742 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsSeeing the glory of God // Mark // Mark 9 2-13 // Chris NorwoodThis week we are in Mark 9 2-13 with Chris Norwood as our guide. Peter, James and John were going to be pillars of the early church. And Jesus took the three of them up the mountain so that they could see his glory. They needed to know without doubt who He was. They needed to be shown His glory, bringing them closer to the point where they would have no doubt that He was indeed the Messiah promised in Isaiah 53.
Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?2...2024-11-1037 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsThe Son of Man must suffer many things, be rejected, be killed, and rise again // Mark // Mark 8 31-9 1 // Joe BrooksOur journey with Jesus as told by Mark continues in Mark
8 27-9 1. Join us as Joe Brooks guides our thinking this week.
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsOne person’s passion can change the fate of many // Cornerstone Together Sunday // Numbers 25 1-18 // Adam VokePassions move us to do the unexpected. However, as Adam shows us from Numbers 25, God sees our passions, and the passions of one person can change the fate of many.
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsWho do you say I am? // Mark // Mark 8 27-30 // TK ChinekaIt was wonderful to have the Chineka family with us from Chatham Community. TK walked with us through Jesus’ questions as we read them in Mark 8 27-30 and joined us in the challenge from Jesus: “Who do you say I am?”. And on our answer to that hangs everything!
[Quote by C. S. Lewis: “You must make your choice: either this man was,...”]
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsJesus Heals a Blind Man at Bethsaida // Mark // Mark 8 22-26 // Julian Perry (questions in podcast description)Jesus comes to Bethsaida in Mark 8 22-26 and a blind man is brought to Him by his friends. And Jesus heals him … differently. Julian points out how this event parallels and differs from other healings in the gospels. This is not another Bartimaeus. Jesus is not confined to any particular set process.
We then discussed the following questions on our tables:
1. Why do you think Jesus led the blind man out of the village before he healed him?
2. Jesus spat on the man’s eyes. This is an offensive action in our culture, and d...2024-10-1318 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsDo you still not understand? // Mark // Mark 8 11-21 // Mike SouthallThe disciples, like you and me, were easily distracted from Jesus’ mission and message.
And Jesus challenges us today, just as He challenged the disciples then.
Why are you talking about having no bread? Do you still not see or understand? Are your hearts hardened? Do you have eyes but fail to see, and ears but fail to hear? And don’t you remember? Do you still not understand?
Join us as Mike walks through Mark 8 11-21
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsGracious and intolerant // Mark // Mark 8 1-13 // Audrey MafemeraJesus is gracious, kind and generous. He loves to abundantly supply our needs. It’s His way that we sit and eat and be satisfied.
But, as Audrey shows us in Mark 8 1-13, He can also be totally intolerant.
He shows unending grace to the lost and to those He loves, but has no tolerance for Satan and his agents. He knows them. He knows their hearts. And He does not waste His time with them, their spiritual adultery, arrogance and pride.
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsThe Sigh of Jesus // Mark // Mark 7 31-37 // Adam VokeThe world we live in is not all nice. There is pain, suffering, fear, suffering. It won’t always be like this. Isaiah 35 3-6 tells us that there is a time coming when
God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.
Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped.
Then will the lame leap like a deer, and the mute tongue shout for joy.
But it’s not like that yet. There is a tens...2024-09-2347 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsOne New Israel // Mark // Mark 7 24-30 // Joe BrooksWe’re back in Mark’s Gospel. Joe introduces us to the Syrophoenician woman who came to Jesus as we read in Mark 7 24-30.
She came to Him because she knew He was the only hope for her daughter. And, even when it might look, at first reading, like Jesus was snubbing her, she recognised the glorious truth. Since the beginning, God’s plan was for One People who would be to His praise and glory.
One People – not just the biological descendants of Abraham, but a People from every tribe and tongue.
His Peop...2024-09-0824 minCCC Medway Valley SermonsCommunity of hospitality // Community // Acts 2 42-47 // Chris NorwoodWhat is a community? What is fellowship? What does this mean to us?
The Christian worldview is not the same as what we hear on the news – it’s more than that!
This is not a “do better” message. Chris takes a fresh look at Acts 2 42-47 (and several other Bible quotes! 😊) to help us understand how wonderful Christian community can be.
Take a listen!
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Podcasts: ...2024-09-0140 minCCC Medway Valley SermonsCommunity on mission // Community // Acts 2 42-47 // Julian PerryA community works together. Julian continued our Summer Series.
- A community together but set apart
- A community engaged in mission
- A community that is growing
On the end of the message, Joseph Henry gave an account of how he recently became a Christian and how God has and is transforming him.
Bible passages Julian referenced include:
Acts 2 42-47, Matthew 16 24-25, Hebrews 10 23-25, Acts 5 12-14, 1 Peter 2 9-10
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linktr.ee/cccmedway2024-08-1841 minCCC Medway Valley SermonsCommunity in prayer // Community // Acts 2 42-47 // Audrey MafemeraA community prays together. Audrey kicked off our Summer Series.
Acts 2 42-47.
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsTotally depraved, saved by grace // Mark // Mark 7 1-23 // Mike SouthallWhat makes you who you are? What comes out of us, what we do, that does is not what makes us what we are. Rather, what comes from us indicates our heart condition – and that’s not pretty.
But, that’s not the end of the story. “But since there died a Lamb who, guiltless, my guilt bore, I lay fast hold on Jesus' name, and sin is mine no more.”
Listen as Mike continues our walk through Mark’s gospel, today looking at Mark 7 1-23.
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsWalking on water // Mark // Mark 6 45-56 // Julian PerryJesus walked on water. We read about this in Mark 6 45-56. Today, Julian walks us through this passage and shows us some truly glorious things about Jesus.
- Jesus interceded for His disciples – and He intercedes for us.
- Jesus protected His disciples in their need – and He
protects us.
- Jesus showed compassion for the people in need – and He shows compassion for us.
How do you need His intercession, protection and compassion today? Ask Him! And get in touch, so that we can also pray for you and with you.
Corner...2024-07-2129 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsThe Shepherd, the 12 and the 5000 // Mark // Mark 6 30-44 // Joe BrooksIn Mark 6 30-44, we read the familiar story of Jesus feeding 500 men (and the rest!).
When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. (Mark 6v34)
And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God.And they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth.And he shall be their peace. (Micah 5v4-5a)
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsJohn the Baptiser is beheaded // Mark // Mark 6 14-29 // Mike SouthallMike challenges us on our relationship with government and with God.
What can we learn from the account of the beheading of John the Baptiser? Are we a product of our background? Mike reminds us that we will each stand before God to be judged for what we have done, but also that Jesus came to “take away the sins of the world” and give us eternal life.
Slides from the message are here.
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsJesus sends out the Twelve – Mark // Mark 6 7-13 // Audrey MafemeraThis week Audrey led us as we looked at Mark 6 7-13. Jesus sent His twelve. Jesus sends us. Let us go
- Empty
- Travelling light
- With authority
- With clean feet
- Sent
Let us keep going!
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsIsn’t this Mary’s son? // Mark // Mark 6 1-6 // Adam VokeIsn’t this Mary’s son? Who does he think he is?
This week we looked at Mark 6 1-6 with Adam. Jesus comes to His home town – but they only see the local lad. Who does he think he is? How can he be the Son of God? How can he be the Messiah?
But He is! Jesus was and is God our Saviour, and we can put our faith in Him.
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsKeep on believing // Mark // Mark 5 21-43 // Chris NorwoodIn this message Chris spoke to us from Mark 5 21-43. In this passage, we see Jesus approached by two different people from two ends of society; one esteemed and with authority, one unnamed and unknown, but both needing the power that was and is only available from God.
- Jesus has compassion
- Jesus heals those who recognise His power and authority
- Jesus heals those who come to Him is desperation, not with airs or pretence but with definitive faith.
“Please come and put your hands on her so that she will be healed and l...2024-06-0936 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsThe man with a legion of demons // Mark // Mark 5 1-20 // Joe BrooksIn Mark 5 1-20, Jesus, fresh from calming the storm on the lake, comes face to face with a different challenge – a man possessed by a legion of demons. Listen as Joe takes us through the power and saving authority of Jesus.
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsWord of God speak // Mark // Mark 4 35-41 // Mike SouthallStorms come. But Jesus is with His people. He is Immanuel. He promised to be with them. And when He speaks, things happen.
Mike took us through the events recorded in Mark 4 35-41
Word of God speak
- Control and command
o Quiet! Be still!
- Challenge and confront
o Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?
o Jesus’ priority is not to scold, but to bless and to challenge
- Confirm and comfort
o Who is this? Even the wind and the wav...2024-05-2639 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsPentecost // Cornerstone Together Sunday // John 2 1-11 // Stef & Davina ListonWe celebrated Pentecost Sunday together at Priestfield Stadium, celebrating the internationality of the gospel and the power of God. Stef and Davina Liston were our guests. Stef spoke from John 2 1-11
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsThe parable of the mustard seed // Mark // Mark 4 30-34 // Adam VokeIt was our privilege to have Adam join us again this week to continue our journey through Mark’s gospel.
The mustard seed; so tiny it can hardly be seen, get with the fullness of the promise of the Kingdom. Even when we don’t see it, He’s working.
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- Belong
- Believe
- Behave
One body in Christ, and individually members one of another, and individually members one of another.
Therefore
1. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honour.
2. Put yourself out for others. Rejoice in hope, contribute to the needs of the saints, show hospitality.
3. Bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with thos...2024-05-0554 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsGrowing seed // Mark // Mark 4 26-29 // Audrey MafemeraScatter
Sleep
Harvest
It’s as easy as that!
Audrey takes us through this short parable. Now we just need to do it! 😊
Links from the message:
Harvest teams
Take a Step course
"Three Circles" tool
Complete slide deck (pdf)
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsA lamp on a stand // Mark // Mark 4 21-25 // Joe BrooksJoe continues our walk through Mark's gospel.
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsThe parable of the sower // Mark // Mark 4 1-20 // Mike SouthallIn Mark 4 1-20 we hear Jesus speaking to a large crowd and then to a smaller group of his followers. What did the parable He told mean to them? What does it mean for us? Join us as Mike walks through the parable with us and encourages us with the good news, the word of the kingdom. Even though most things go wrong, there is a Mighty King and His Kingdom is coming. There will be a harvest, thirtyfold, sixtyfold and an hundredfold!
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsThe family of God // Mark // Mark 3 31-35 // Chris NorwoodReturning to our journey with Mark through the life and mission of Jesus, Chris Norwood takes us to Mark 3 31-35 and helps us understand more of the wonder that believers in Jesus are not simply saved and redeemed, but they are also part of God’s family.
Brothers and sisters (present or future), take a listen!
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2024-04-0740 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsEaster Sunday // Cornerstone Together Sunday // Adam VokeChrist is risen! He is Risen indeed!
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2024-03-3138 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsJesus prays, grieved and distressed // Prayer // Matthew 26 23-46 // Adam VokeIn Matthew 26 36-46 we get a peak behind the curtain to see Jesus in private prayer. Join us as Adam leads us through how He prayed in a time of grief and distress. Jesus’ relationship with His Father and ours was real, raw and honest, and so was His praying. As so can ours be. We can pray honestly. Jesus was tempted in every way just as we are. He knows what we’re feeling. He understands.
Let’s pray
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsDodgy Trees and Portable Mountains // Prayer // Matthew 21 18-22 // Audrey MafemeraContinuing our series based on prayers from the Bible, Audrey takes us to Matthew 21 18-22. How should we pray? With faith.
But praying with faith is not just A+B=C “name it and claim it” praying. God takes it very seriously when we handle the holy things of God in an unholy manner. Pray with faith to the One who is worthy of our faith, in line with His will.
(The slides used in the message)
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsPaul’s Prayer for the Colossian Church // Prayer // Colossians 1 9–14 // Julian PerryContinuing to pursue better praying, this week Julian guides us through Paul’s prayer for the Colossian Church Colossians 1 9-14. He highlights four points from Paul’s prayer:
1. That they would be filled with the knowledge of God’s will for them through the Spirits work
2. That they would live a life worthy of God, bearing fruit & growing in knowledge of God
3. That they would be strengthened with all power in order to have great endurance & patience
4. That they would joyfully give thanks to the Father who has qualified them.
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsLiving in, on and from His love // Prayer // Ephesians 3 14-21 // Chris NorwoodRelax! Soak in His love!
Chris encourages us to accept and revel in the bountiful love of God as we see it in Ephesians 3 14-21.
Love is a gift (v14-16)
Love is a foundation (v17-19)
Love is a witness (v20-21)
We bring glory by showing what He has done for us. But we cannot show it if He has not done it for us.
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsEnable Your servants to speak Your word with great boldness // Prayer // Acts 4 23-31 // Mike SouthallIn the third message of our Prayer series, Mike spoke from Acts 4 23-31.
How do we pray in times of crisis?
- Come together in community
- Raise your voices together in prayer
- Pray Scripture
- Be true to the Truth
- Be true to the circumstances you are in
- Be true to God’s plan and calling
- Pray that
o God will enable us (and His other servants) to speak His word with great boldness
o God will stretch out His hand to heal and perform...2024-02-2554 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsUnity and Community // Prayer // John 17 20-26 // Tony SandsTony preaches on Jesus’s great prayer for His disciples and for us at our Cornerstone Together service.
John 17 20-26.
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsLord, teach us to pray // Prayer // Luke 11 1-13 // Joe BrooksWe are entering into our annual “40 Days of Prayer and Fasting”. Joe Brooks kicked off our series, helping us through Luke 11:1-13
Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” And he said to them, “When you pray, say:
“Father, hallowed be your name.Your kingdom come.Give us each day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us.And lead us not into temptati...2024-02-1138 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsA House Divided // Mark // Mark 3:20-30 // Adam VokeJesus was (and is) 100% man and 100% God.
Don’t understand this? Neither did the people on His day. Not his family, not the teachers of the Law. But He was (and is) 100% man and 100% God.
And because He is 100% God, when they said what He did came from Beelzebul / Satan, they were wrong. Dangerously, blasphemously wrong.
It was great to have Adam Voke unpack Mark 3 20-30 for us.
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsThe Twelve // Mark // Mark 3:13-19 // Audrey MafemeraOur good friend Doris Lemon tells us what happened that day - when Jesus went up the mountain away from the crowds, when he came back down with His twelve.
Mark 3 13-19 Luke 6 12-16
He summoned whom He willed. His decision, bathed in prayer, for His purpose. Each of them was called by the Father, through the Son, for His purpose. No mistakes. John 15 16 ESV
Having been called, they came,…. And He made them – just as he made everything Genesis 1
Being a disciple is not what you do. It’s what He wants...2024-01-2846 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsThe Main Thing // Mark // Mark 3:7-12 // Chris NorwoodJesus knew what He came for. There came a time to step back from the things that were pressing and focus on the Main Thing.
What about me?
Can I make the Main Thing the Main Thing?
Mark 3:7-12
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsLord of the Sabbath // Mark // Mark 2:26-3:6 // Mike SouthallWhy do we take one day in seven and make is special? What are we remembering when we take our one-in-seven? God told Moses (Exodus 20) to tell the Israelites to “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy”.
And Jesus is “The Lord of the Sabbath” (Mark 2v28). What does this mean for us?
Mike spoke from Mark 2v26-3v6
He also referenced related passages in Genesis 2, Exodus 20 and 1 Samuel
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsReset // Cornerstone Together Sunday // Adam Voke & Tony SandsReset
Adam encourages us to consider our lives at the start of the new year.
Bible passages referenced:
Ecclesiastes 7v1-4 Proverbs 4v5-9 Colossians 2v2-3 Philippians 1v21-26 Psalm 90v12
Reboot
Then from 26:38, we turn to vision and values for the year ahead.
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsThe Big Christmas Story // Christmas // Mike SouthallThe Big Christmas Story
Jesus from the beginning. Jesus promised. Jesus came. Jesus the King. Jesus the Saviour. Jesus promised. Jesus comes again. Jesus the eternal Saviour. Jesus the eternal King.
O come, let us adore Him!
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Podcasts: https://anchor.fm/cccmedwayvalley2023-12-2422 minCCC Medway Valley SermonsJoy to the World! // Christmas // Joe BrooksJoy!It’s a bad news, Good News story!
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Podcasts: https://anchor.fm/cccmedwayvalley2023-12-1719 minCCC Medway Valley SermonsMagnificat! // CCC-MVC // Luke 1 46-55 // Adam VokeLuke 1v46-55
Magnificat! My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant.
Magnifying and glorifying God.
Adam leads us through Mary’s song, (Luke 1v46-55), Hanna’s song (1 Samuel 2v1-10) and aspects of the Psalms.
Magnify the Lord! Make His Name Glorious!
Magnify Him with your whole being!
Magnify Him with humility! (1 Corinthians 1:26)
Magnify Him! Recognise and acknowledge His amazing works across the whole world and for...2023-12-0351 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsMissed Opportunities and Game Changers // Mark // Mark 2 18-22 // Chris NorwoodMark 2 18-22
Chris Norwood challenged us from Mark 2 today, looking at a New Way to Worship, a New Gospel and a New Wineskin.
So many missed opportunities. Games changers – missed! We are Christ followers. We don’t believe in “fate” or “chance”. But we do believe in taking our God-given opportunities.
New Way to Worship Mark 2 18
Why do we fast? Chris took us to several passages to show why people used to fast (Ezra 8v23, Judges 20v26, 1 Samuel 31v13, 1 Samuel 7v6, Matthew 4v1-11 and Luke 2v37). Fasting is good! - but optional...2023-11-2632 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsFollow Me // Mark // Mark 2v13-17 // Matt FoxMark 2 13-17
Mark tell us that Jesus “saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, ‘Follow me.’ And he rose and followed him.”
Follow me.
What does Jesus mean when he says we should be following Him, continuously?
How does He, the Great Shepherd, lead us, His sheep?
We were hugely privileged to have Matt Fox with us today.
His slides are here
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsWho is Jesus // Mark // Mark 2v1-12 // Tom HeatonMark 2 1-12
Who is Jesus?
Jesus says “Child, your sins are forgiven”.
Jesus sees a need and deals with the root cause.
Jesus gives forgiveness, from which comes hope and peace.
Jesus is accused of blasphemy by those who do not know who He is.
Jesus knows what’s in our hearts. – He is God.
Jesus has authority to forgive sins – He is God.
Jesus is able to forgive sins. No one else is.
Jesus died an awful death for you and me.2023-11-1228 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsUnclean! // Mark // Mark 1:40-45 // Adam VokeMark 1:40-45
Ever had a swelling? A rash? Something suspicious that you just know you need to get someone to take a look at?
It may not be leprosy, but we are all subject to the disfiguring, eroding, progressive impacts of sin. And Jesus is willing to heal. His death is what we need for our cleansing.
Adam joined us today as we looked at Mark 1:40-45 in the context of Leviticus 13 and 14 and other relevant Bible passages.
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsTo a solitary place to pray // Mark // Mark 1:35-39 // CCC-MVCMark 1:35-39
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.
What about us?
Let us pray!
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsJesus Heals Many // Mark // Mark 1:29-34 // Julian PerryMark 1:21-28
In the fifth part of our journey through Mark’s gospel,
Julian brings us to accounts of Jesus and His astounding healings.
What about you? Can we pray for you today?
Get in touch!
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsAuthority // Mark // Mark 1:21-28 // Chris NorwoodMark 1:21-28
The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law.
Join Chris as we take a look at authority and what it means in our lives and in the church.
We all have authority to some level in some spheres. How do we use it? How do we avoid giving it away?
Structural authority is given to us by our place in a structure
Authority comes from integrity – and can be lost the same way...2023-10-0933 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsJesus shares His mission // Mark // Mark 1:14-20 // Mike SouthallMark 1:14-20
What do you do when you see opposition? You escalate.
Take others with you and press forward. Tell somebody. Tell lots of people.
Share Jesus’ mission. Share His message.
Mike also spoke about how we are planning to love and serve our children in the coming months.
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsBaptism // Cornerstone Together Sunday // Adam VokeSeptember 24, 2023 was a Cornerstone City Church - Together Sunday and we had a wonderful time witnessing the baptisms of believers.
Adam spoke about baptism.
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsThe Baptism of Jesus // Mark // Mark 1:9-13 // Joe BrooksMark 1:9-13
Joe picks up from Mark 1:9 and shows us again the amazing truths of Jesus, our hope and our saviour.
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsPrepare the way // Mark // Mark 1:1-8 // Audrey MafemeraMark 1:1-8
Today we begin our new series in the Gospel of Mark.
Thank you Audrey for bringing us into the book and getting us going.
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CCC Medway Valley SermonsEveryday suffering // Suffering // Chris NorwoodClosing off our Suffering series, Chris takes us through the everyday sufferings and helps us see them as an opportunity to grow in God.
Hebrews 12:1-3 1 Peter 4:13 Romans 8:18
I - Persecution and suffering can bring revival. Acts 8:1-3
II – Suffering brings opportunity for healing. Matthew 8:5-13 Mark 5:24-32
III – God can make us fruitful. Genesis 39-41
Suffering builds perseverance. Romans 5:3-5 Isaiah 64:8
Suffering helps us to develop patience. James 5:7-11
IV – Through suffering we share in His suffering and His glory. 1 Peter 2:18-23 Philippians 3:7-11
...2023-09-0334 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsLoving those who suffer // Suffering // Matthew 25:31-46 // Mike SouthallLoving those who suffer
In this fifth part of our Suffering series, Mike speaks about how we should love those who suffer.
Matthew 25:31-46 Isaiah 61:1-4 Galatians 1:9
With a wealth of generosity from a severe test of affliction 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 or out of abundance 2 Corinthians 8:8-14
As God has commanded Mark 12:28-34 and as Jesus did 2 Corinthians 8:9 Philippians 2:1-11
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2023-08-2731 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsProcessing Suffering Well // Suffering // Catherine NorwoodProcessing suffering well
This week, Catherine gives us a view of the importance of processing our suffering well. She highlights the Kintsugi Hope method.
Find out more at Kintsugi Hope
Catherine’s slides are here: 230820 - Processing Suffering Well.pdf
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2023-08-2048 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsThe Suffering for the Gospel // Suffering // Julian PerrySuffering for the gospel
In the third part of our “Suffering” series, Julian leads us through what it means to suffer for the gospel.
Why do we suffer as Christians?
• We suffer because Jesus suffered and as his disciples we are called to suffering.
• Luke 9 vs 23 – 24
• 2 Tim 1 8 – 9
• Matthew 5 11-12
• 1 Peter 4 vs 12 – 19
In what ways do we suffer?
• Through rejection, persecution, acts of service, moving to another area/country for the Gospel etc.
How do we respond?
• We respond with joy, thanksgiving and gratitude.2023-08-0626 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsThe Suffering of Christ // Suffering // Isaiah 53 // Audrey MafemeraIn the second part of our series on suffering, Audrey starts from Isaiah 53 and shows us the wonder of Jesus' suffering. For us.
Isaiah 53:2-12
Why did Jesus suffer?
1. Because He chose to be human
2. So that we can never be in a place of suffering beyond what He knows. Hebrews 2:18
3. So that you can be healed; brought to live from the death of your sin. Dead to sin and alive to righteousness Isaiah 53:5-6 1 Peter 2:24-25
4. So that, in His death, Satan’s power is defeated and we are rescued...2023-07-3040 min
CCC Medway Valley SermonsSuffering - It's not what you think // Suffering // Genesis 3 // Mike SouthallWhy is the world such a mess?
Mike takes us through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation to review the amazing story we are a part of.
Creation, Fall, Redemption, the New Heaven and the New Earth.
He challenged us to consider how we will face God at the end of time - with joy and glorification, or with fear and horror
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Podcasts: https://anc...2023-07-2341 minCCC Medway Valley SermonsLook what the LORD has done! // Joshua - Taking Ground, Holding Ground // Joshua 24 // Chris NorwoodJoshua 24
Chris takes us through the final chapter of our journey with Joshua. It is a good time to look back with gratitude for all the LORD has done and to thank Him, not just for the past but for all He is still to do in the days to come.
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2023-07-1634 minCCC Medway Valley SermonsComplete obedience // All Together part 2 // Joshua 23:3-8 // Audrey MafemeraComplete obedience // All Together part 2 // Joshua 23:3-8 // Audrey Mafemera
Joshua 23:3-8
In the second of two teaching slots this Sunday, Audrey urges us towards complete obedience to our Father God.
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Podcasts: https://anchor.fm/cccmedwayvalley2023-07-0922 minCCC Medway Valley SermonsLiving stones // All Together part 1 // 1 Peter 2 // Bola Mogaji1 Peter 2
In the first of two teaching slots this Sunday, Bola shares some of his story, and encourages us on the basis of God's faithfulness to find our place in the church.
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2023-07-0922 minCCC Medway Valley SermonsJoshua's first "farewell" speech // Joshua - Taking Ground, Holding Ground // Joshua 23 // Joe BrooksJoshua 23
Joe Brooks took us through Joshua's first "farewell" speech
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2023-07-0227 minCCC Medway Valley SermonsA controversy over a monument // Joshua - Taking Ground, Holding Ground // Joshua 22 // Adam VokeJoshua 22
A controversy over a monument
It was our privilege to welcome Adam Voke to speak to us again
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Podcasts: https://anchor.fm/cccmedwayvalley2023-06-2547 minCCC Medway Valley SermonsJoshua 20-21 // Joshua - Taking Ground, Holding Ground // Joshua 20-21 // Julian PerryJoshua 20-21
This week, Julian picks up the Joshua story.
Cities of Refuge – God’s provision of these cities as a grace filled loving act and the implications of this for us as Christians in that Christ is now our refuge and strength.
The Levites – How their dedication and sacrifice is an example of how we are to live today as those passing through as sojourners in this life.
God’s Fulfilment of His Promises – How completely God fulfilled His promises to the Israelites and this speaks to us today of how God will always fulfil His promis...2023-06-1832 minCCC Medway Valley SermonsTribal Inheritance // Joshua - Taking Ground, Holding Ground // Joshua 18-19 // Audrey MafemeraJoshua 18-19
Tribal Inheritance
Audrey continues on the foundation she laid two weeks ago and leads us through the next stage of the "Joshua" story.
When the tribes gets their inheritance, they get what God has prescibed for them. It fits the tribe's size, it fits the tribe's ways and it is the sole responsibilithy of the tribe to possess their inheritance.
They inherit, and so do we, His people today, based on the word of God (The Law), the Covenant, God's command and God's plan for the tribe, for us...2023-06-1143 minCCC Medway Valley SermonsThe land still to be taken // Taking Ground, Holding Ground // Joshua 13:1-7 // Jo ShoplandJoshua 13:1-7
The land still to be taken
Jo Shopland challenges us to not sit back. There is land still to be taken.
"Lord, is there more?"
Questions to think about:
- What is the ‘land’ in our own lives that remains untouched?
- Are there areas of our lives that we have not fully surrendered and given over to God?
- What has God/ is God calling me into that I am yet to step into?
- Where...2023-05-0727 minCCC Medway Valley SermonsWho doesn't want to be a champion? // Joshua - Taking Ground, Holding Ground // Joshua 12:1-24 // Chris NorwoodJoshua 12:1-24
Who doesn't want to be a champion?
Continuing our journey through the story of Joshua, Chris Norwood brought us to chapter 12.
We reviewed the historical and biblical context before thinking about why we should think like champions.
Obedience is important for champions if they are going to succeed. As we are obedient, He seeks to bless us Exodus 14:13-14 2 Kings 24:12-14
God wants us to think like champions Hebrews 10:34-36 Jeremiah 17:7
There are rewards for obedience Leviticus 26:1-13 and...2023-04-3033 min