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Sermons from Lancashire
Sunday service readings and sermons from Lumb Baptist Church in Rossendale, Lancashire, UK.
Episodes Archive
John 17
- The prayer of Jesus for His disciples and the encouragement it can be for us today.
Leaving the past behind
- Sermon based on Jesus' question to Peter "Do you love me?" in John 21: 15-25. Apologies for poor sound quality in middle. Lion King clip from You Tube What did you do that for -th past can hurt
Being set free
- Sermon based on Paul's discourse in the synagogue at Antioch as recorded in Acts 13: 15-39
Easter Sunday Service
- Service celebrating the resurrection of Jesus looking at the resurrection from the point of view of those who came to find the tomb empty
40 days of Community celebration
- This is the final sermon in our Lent series 40 days of community. Representatives from each of the home groups were given an opportunity to speak about the projects chosen. Quality of recording may be variable.
Do you need a second touch from God?
- This sermon is based on the story in the gospels of the blind man who saw "men as trees walking".
40 days of Community part 5
- This is the fifth in our 40 Days of Community series and for looks at the topic of Serving Together
Belonging Together
- This is the third in our 40 Days of Community series and uses Romans 12: 1-8 as the starting point for looking at the topic of Belonging Together.
40 days of Community part 2
- This session talks about being partners in the gospel and gives practical ideas on how to reach out to others.
Noah Part 3 Genesis 9: 1-17
- The third part of the story of Noah looks at a new beginning, a new commandment and a new promise
Noah - Part 1
- The first of a series on Noah - including Evan Almighty and the Lynx advert!
God Has A Plan
- This year's text is Jeremiah 29v11, and we've begun the year by looking at it in context!
New wine for new wine skins
- This sermon explores the need to give our burdens to God so that we can become new wine in new wine skins
"There's a place for you"
- This sermon was given at the Big Welcome service which encourages people to come back to church. It uses the parable of the Prodigal Son Luke 15: 11-32 . Bible reading missing.
A giant called Goliath (1 Sam 17)
- This sermon is part of a series on the life of David called Facing Your Giants and is based on the story of David and Goliath.
Who is the greatest?
- Sermon based on Mark 9: 33-37 exploring the values required of citizens in the Kingdom of God
Breaking the ground Luke 12: 54 - Luke 13: 9
- A challenge to allow God like the gardener in the parable, to break up the hard ground in our lives so that we can bear fruit.
Sunday Morning 12th August 2012
- Tom Keating brings a thoughtful and challenging word to the church.
Uninvited Grace
- The third in our mini series on grace, this sermon is based on Luke 7: 36 -50
Unearned grace
- The first in a mini series on grace, this sermon uses Matthew 20: 1-6 to illustrate unearned grace
My heart will choose to say
- Sermon based on Job 1 reminding us of the importance of worship whatever the circumstances.
The Father-heart of God
- Sermon for Father's Day based on the story of the Prodigal son in Luke 15 verses 11 to 32
Proclaim the year of Jubilee
- Service to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen
Easter Sunday
- Our resurrection day sermon. (Sorry about the delayed upload - technical issues.)
Just walk across the room #4
- the final sermon in our Lent series looks at Grander Viaion Living which encourages us to see that everyone matters to God - and that's a fact!
Walk across the room #3
- The third in our lent series, this week's sermon looks at the power of story. Bible reading John 5 16-30
Just walk across the room 1
- The first in our Lent series based on the course devised by Bill Hybels an American pastor. 1 - The single greatest gift
The church and its motivation 1 Tim 6
- This final sermon in the series on 1 Timothy looks at developing a Christ-like attitude in various aspects of life. (No Bible reading as passage was read by congregation)
The church and its management
- Continuing the series on 1 Timothy this week's sermon looks at how the church is organised and the characteristics required for those who have a position in the church.
The church and its members
- Continuing the series on 1 Timothy, this week's sermon looks at chapter 2
A time of celebration Isaiah 61: 1-11
- The third in our advent series. The bible reading was done by the whole congregation so was not recorded.
Anticipation
- Sermon based on Isaiah 64. This is the first in the Advent series of sermons looking forward to the incarnation of Christ.
Abiding in Christ
- Sermon based on John 1. Apologies that the first part of the bible reading is missing. We also apologise for the disruption in podcasts. This has been due to technical difficulties with a new computer system.
The Big Welcome 25th September 2011
- The Big Welcome 25th September 2011 - Sermon from Richard Booth
Telling people where you are
- Sermon based on John 4: 4-42 and is part of the lead up to the Big Welcome service on Sunday 24th.
An enchanted kingdom
- Sermon based on Mark 4 26 - 32. (The sermon began with a clip from the Disney film "Enchanted")
Choosing the best thing
- Sermon based on Luke 10 38-42. This sermon formed part of a family service. The bible reading was not recorded.
Job 42 The Eye of the Storm
- Final sermon in the series on Job. Apologies for the poor quality of the recording, we hope it will not spoil your listening. The bible reading is not included.
Job 38-41 Out of the storm
- Penultimate sermon in the "Living in the storms of life" series on Job. There is no recorded Bible reading this week.
Living in the storms of life 2 After the storm
- The second sermon in the series on Job based on Job 3.
Living in the storms of life 1 Calm before the storm
- Start of a new series based on the book of Job. Today's sermon is based on Job 1and 2. Apologies for poor quality of recording
Doubt: the skeleton in the closet
- Sermon based on John 20: 19-31, the story of Thomas the doubter and how we can take encouragement from his experience.
Faith and Fish
- Jesus cooks breakfast on the beach. Living in the past, the present and the future.
The Road to Emmaeus
- Sermon based on Luke 24: 13-35 looking at how disappointment can turn to discipleship once we recognise the presence of Jesus.
40 Days of Purpose - Discipleship
- Week 4 of Lent sermons linked to the 40 Days of Purpose course.
What on earth am I here for?
- 40 Days of Purpose Week 1. Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10. (Sorry - the first few moments of this sermon are missing from the podcast.)
Preparing for 40 Days Of Purpose - Don't waste your life
- Preparing for 40 Days Of Purpose - Don't waste your life
Extreme Makeover 5 Rough Knees
- Sermon based on James 5: Pray at all times about everything!
Extreme Makeover 3 Pierced Tongues
- Sermon based on James 3: 1-12 Be careful what you say! (Due to the poor quality of the recording the Bible reading has been omitted this week.)
Extreme Makeover 1 Big Ears
- Start of a new series on the Epistle of James looking at how God wants to change our lives. Today's sermon is taken from James 1: 19-27
Bringing heaven to earth. Sermon based on Mat 6: 1-14
- Sermon introducing the text for this year "Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven"
Lift your eyes to the hills. Psalm 121
- Words of encouragement as we enter a new year.
Ready and Waiting
- The second in our advent series on being ready. Sermon based on Luke 12: 35-40
Empowering everyday disciples
- Final sermon in the series Everyday Disciples based on Colossians 4
Equipping everyday disciples
- Third in the Everyday disciples series based on Colossians
Encouraging everyday disciples
- Second sermon in a series of four based on the book of Colossians. Col 1:24 to 2:23.
Everyday disciples
- New series on the book of Colossians. First in the series is called establishing everyday disciples.
The Invitation
- Sermon based on Luke 14: 15 - 23, the invitation to the banquet. Second in the series leading up to back to church Sunday. Apologies that the end of the sermon was lost.
Faith without works is dead
- Harvest service looking at the work of the BMS relief fund in Pakistan. Brief sermon based on James 2 14-18 about putting faith into action
Balaam's Ass
- Sermon based on Numbers 22 21-41. Don't beat the donkey, listen to it!
Vision Update
- The vision team is a group of young people who work in schools with young people up to the age of 18. Their aim is to evangelise and make disciples for Christ amongst the young people of Rossendale.
Scribbling in the Sand
- Sermon based on John 8 1-11, the woman taken in adultery.
Sun, Sea and Sand: Practice
- The foolish man built his house up on the sand... Practising the words of Jesus.
Testimony of Retdy Chhin
- Retdy is a Cambodian Christian who was born during the reign of the Khmer Rouge and who now works in a church in Phnom Penh
The Prodigal Son
- Sermon based on the story in Luke 15 for Father's Day. (Apologies for the glitch at the start of the Bible reading.)
Jacob's Ladder
- Sermon linked to the theme of the church weekend away Dare2Dream, this explores the idea of Jacob's vision of a stairway linking heaven and earth and how it applies today.
Dare to Dream - Session 1
- Session 1 from church weekend away. Apologies for the poor audio quality.
The Second Mile
- Sermon based on Matt 5: 38-48. What does it mean to live by the principles laid out in this passage in a world where seeking revenge for wrongs is seen as the way to live.
The family of God
- In the reading from Romans 16 26 people who were special to the Apostle Paul are mentioned. This sermon uses this as a starting point to explore what it means to be a church family.
A Second Chance (over a fish breakfast)
- Simon Peter received a second chance - and that is available to all of us. (From John 21)
God is closer than you think final episode!
- God is closer than you think final episode!
God Is Closer Than You Think 5 - The People
- God is closer than we think - in the people around us.
Hearing God's Voice
- God Is Closer Thank You Think part 4: learning to hear God's voice
God Is Closer Than You Think 3 - The Presence
- Bible Reading Psalm 118: 19-20. The third in the God is Closer Than You Think series looking at the importance of seeking God today and trusting in Him today.
God Is Closer Than You Think 2 - Our Everyday Lives
- 2nd sermon in the "God is closer than you think" series. Reading from Luke 10 38-42
The Promise (Psalm 139: 1-16)
- Start of a lent series based on John Ortberg's book God is Closer Than You Think. Sermon introduces topic to be followed up in house groups during the week.
Jesus our servant role model
- Sermon based on John 13 1-17, Jesus washes the disciples feet.
Finding Nineveh 4: Jonah and the Worm
- This is the bit we always forget - Jonah the moaner
Jonah and the Whale
- Sermon based on Jonah 2. (Apologies for the crackles at the beginning of the sermon.)
Finding Nineveh 1: Jonah and the Wind
- Jonah 1: 1-17. Apologies that the first few minutes are missing.
The just shall live by faith
- The second in a series of sermons on the book of Habbakuk. Chapter 1 v12 to 2 v20
Do You want to get well?
- Sermon based on Jesus healing of the man at the pool. Our apologies for the poor audio quality this week, a Buzz on the sound system meant the audio had to be severely treated to make it listenable!
Be strong and be of good courage
- Sermon based on Joshua 1. (First sermon by our new minister Rev. Richard Booth)
Run the Race
- Sermon based on Hebrews 12: 1-12. How to avoid getting discouraged.
18th January 2009 - Andy Sellers "The Grace of God"
- 18th January 2009 - Andy Sellers "The Grace of God"
23rd November 2008 am - Richard Booth
- 23rd November 2008 am - Visiting speaker Richard Booth
John Prior 9th November 2008 Remembrance Service
- John Prior 9th November 2008 Remembrance Service. Due to a member being taken unwell during the service the recording was stopped temporarily. Apologies for the gap in recording.
Sunday 10th October 2008 am - Martin Graham
- Sunday 10th October 2008 am - Martin Graham
7th September 2008 - Rev Catriona Gorton
- Visiting preacher Catriona Gorton talks on the challenge of following Jesus.
8th June 2008 - Robert Parkinson
- 8th June 2008 - Robert Parkinson Evening Anniversary Service
1st June 2008 - David Berry - You've got mail!
- 1st June 2008 - David Berry You've Got Mail!
18th May 2008 - Robert Parkinson
- Sermon from our ex-pastor Robert Parkinson at our annual church weekend away.
30th March 2008 am : Sustained by God's Faithfulness (apologies for the unusually poor audio quality!)
- Sustained by God's Faithfulness by Sean McKenzie. Apologies for the poor sound quality today!
Lifted Up When You Are Down...
- Edmund on Psalms 42 and 43 - God is with us, even when things aren't as easy as we might like.
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