New resources – Philippians 4:1-9 These notes accompany the sermon from Sunday, 26th July 2020. Paul is wanting to equip the Christians in Philippi with all they need to ‘stand firm’ (v1) and grow in their whole life discipleship. So he teaches about: Relationships with others (v2,3) – don’t let disagreements fester. Take initiative to […]
New Ambitions – Philippians 3:10-21 These notes accompany the sermon from Sunday, 19th July 2020. Paul makes a declaration in (3:10) “I want to know Christ”. We may think Paul already knew Christ, but Paul is seeking to be totally enveloped in Christ’s person, purpose and passion. It is not enough to be counted as […]
New Confidence – Phil 3:1-11 These notes are for the sermon from Sunday, 12th July. Think of one or two people who you would describe as confident. Where do you think their confidence comes from? In this passage St Paul reveals his own story of being taken on a journey from false to true confidence. […]
New friendships – Phil. 2: 19-30 These notes accompany the sermon from Sunday 5 July 2020. In these verses Paul reveals something of the nature of friendship as God intended it to be. He is building on the foundational truth that God has made people for relationship with himself and with each other. The cross […]
Each week during lockdown Jo and Shahne have been updating us with what is going on at Christ Church and we have heard from members of the church as to how our values of Thankfulness, Graciousness, Openness and Prayerfulness have been lived out in the new normal. In this final installment we hear from Diane […]
Please see the June edition of the TEN partner newsletter (Pdf) from Misa Hiorescu in Ursoaia, Moldova, and also the feedback on how he has specifically been helping poor families during the Covid-19 crisis (Pdf). Misa Hiorescu said, “Thank you so much to Christ Church Downend for your partnership with and support for Misa’s ministry, […]
The study notes for this Sunday’s sermon have been added to the set for the Philippians series.
Each Saturday during the lockdown Rev Jo and Shahne Vickery give us an update on news in our church family but also share stories of how our church values of Thankfulness, Graciousness, Openness and Prayerfulness. This week’s valuing the week includes a big announcement about worship services returning to church, Paul Peterson updating us on […]
Each Saturday during the lockdown Rev Jo and Shahne Vickery give us an update on news in our church family but also share stories of how our church values of Thankfulness, Graciousness, Openness and Prayerfulness.
Each Saturday during the lockdown, Rev Jo and Shahne Vickery give us an update on news in our church family but also share stories of how our church values of Thankfulness, Graciousness, Openness and Prayerfulness. This week, Jo and Shahne’s update includes details about the church reopening for private prayer. From now on their update […]