11 talks

By Faith Abraham

04 February 2024

The Final Act (Genesis 23-25)

Talk by Andrew Sampson

Andrew concludes our series on Abraham by noting how, after the climax of his dealings with God on Mount Moriah, Abraham does everything he can to help the next generation lay hold of the promises of God.

21 January 2024

The Test (Genesis 22:1-19)

Talk by Andrew Sampson

‘A sacrificial life is the only means by which a life of faith matures’. Focusing on the story of Abraham and Isaac, Andrew considers how and why God calls us to make sacrifices today.

14 January 2024

Faith’s Fulfilment (Genesis 21)

Talk by Matt Leach

Matt explains how the birth of Abraham and Sarah’s son, Isaac, foreshadows the coming of Jesus into the world: the new and better Isaac.

07 January 2024

Abraham and Abimelech (Genesis 20)

Talk by Andrew Sampson

Picking up last year’s series on Abraham, Andrew explores the meaning of ‘the fear of the Lord’, the main biblical phrase for what it means to ‘live responsively and appropriately’ before God.

26 November 2023

‘Is anything too had for the Lord?’ (Genesis 18:1-15)

Talk by John Peel

Our guest speaker continues our Abraham series and reflects on what he’s been learning personally about faith through recent experience.

12 November 2023

The Sign of the Covenant (Genesis 17:1-14)

Talk by Declan Brannigan

Despite our actions, God is more faithful and dedicated to us than we can imagine. Our guest preacher from Blaze Church in Newquay explains how God doesn’t make a contract with us: he establishes a covenant that’s unbreakable.

29 October 2023

‘Ishmael’ (Genesis 16)

Talk by Matt Leach

The story of Abraham consistently shows that God’s plan is not thwarted by our mistakes. Matt reflects on the importance of knowing ‘the God who sees me’.

22 October 2023

Believing the Promise (Genesis 15:1-21)

Talk by Andrew Sampson

There’s only one thing that matters more than our faith in God, and that’s God’s faithfulness towards us. Andrew Sampson explores these ideas in connection with the extraordinary story of God establishing a covenant with Abram.

15 October 2023

The God of Abram (Genesis 14:18-24)

Talk by Andrew Sampson

Abram knew God in a way that was unique. Which raises the question: Do we know God as Abram knew him?

01 October 2023

When Faith Falters (Genesis 12:4-20)

Talk by Andrew Sampson

Andrew continues our Abraham series by looking at what happens when faith gives way to doubt and fear.

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