Sermon concluding “A Brief History of Hell”

  Reading Mark 9:33-48. This morning our minister, Peter, concluded his series on the scriptural history of the doctrine of hell. He looked at the New Testament references to hell, as well as the apocryphal writings which have influenced popular understandings of the doctrine. If you wish to listen to the sermon, please click on …

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Remembrance Sunday Sermon 2016

  Reading: John 15:9-17 In this morning's Remembrance Day service, our minister, Peter, spoke of a Royal Navy sailor's experiences after the sinking of the Laconia during the Second World War, and of the examples of bravery, compassion, and self-sacrifice he encountered from people on both sides of the conflict. If you would like to …

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Sermon: “A brief history of hell”

  Reading: Deuteronomy 28:1-19 In this morning's sermon, our minister, Peter, looked at the doctrine of hell. He considered its origins and history in Hebrew thought, including cultural influences in the early development of the doctrine. This was the first part of a two part study, with a consideration of the New Testament treatment of …

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