Dave is the Rector of the joint benefice of St Nicholas, Stevenage and St Mary, Graveley. He began his ministry in Stevenage in 2011.
The disciples tried to stop some children coming to Jesus, but Jesus welcomed them in. Then he used the incident to teach about just who the doors of the kingdom of heaven are open for. A challenge to churches and parents about how we teach our chidlren about Jesus… and an encouragement for all people…
A tough question- but Jesus gives an answer which offers both hope and a challenge. Read the Bible passage here: Matthew 19:1-13
A short passage that carries a big punch if we have ears to hear and hearts ready to obey. Read the passage here: Matthew 17:24-27 and watch the video above. The talk begins after about 30 minutes.
What is real Christian faith? How much do we need? What might happen if we have it? And how do we grow in it? These questions and more come of this passage as 9 of Jesus’ disciples show that, on this occasion, they have far too little faith! Read the passage here: Matthew 17:14-23
The resurrection of Jesus from the dead was a huge surprise for his disciples… but the Easter story has more surprises than that. Listen in and find out what they are… and the difference they should make to us. Read the passage here: Matthew 28:1-20