Dave is the Rector of the joint benefice of St Nicholas, Stevenage and St Mary, Graveley. He began his ministry in Stevenage in 2011.
Great songs, a ‘where in the world?’ quiz, and a look at Acts 1: 1-11 and answer the question: “Where is Jesus now?”
Our final sermon on the book of Isaiah. we’re reminded of the glorious God who demands our allegiance, we see the right way and the wrong way to approach Him, and are challenged to recognise the eternal consequences of our decision. [Bible passage= “Isaiah 66:1-24”]
Great songs, some maze challenges and a short talk on this well known parable of Jesus. But there’s a challenge that goes beyond what you might expect. To read the passage from the NIV: see below:
We long for a perfect place, where nothing can harm or spoil or go wrong. Ever. That IS possible, but only in God’s eternal Kingdom. Isaiah gives us an insight into that future to whet our appetites and build our hope. It’s a glorious prospect. But do we live as if it is true? And…
The people were home but it didn’t feel like home. They had heard the hope of Heaven but it seemed such a long way off. And right now God felt distant and their lives showed the results of a faith that had largely withered on the vine. But there was hope. Isaiah diagnoses the problem…