Obadiah 1-21 - The End of Edom
Obadiah 1:1-21 - Jon Teasdale explores how Obadiah contains a warning that God must act, and a deep comfort that he has triumphed.
Aug 03, 2025•37 min
St John's Hartford
Sermons and talks from St John's Hartford, UK. St John's is an evangelical Christian church situated in the village of Hartford, near Northwich in Cheshire. We are part of the Church of England, in the Diocese of Chester. Our conviction is that when God's word the Bible is faithfully taught, God's voice is clearly heard. Please visit our website at www.stjohnshartford.org
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Episodes
Matthew 13:44-45 - The Parable of the Hidden Treasure
Matthew 13:44-45 - James Doo asks, What if you found a ticket to a Kingdom where there is no despondency or sadness like in the current world?
Jul 27, 2025•19 min
Psalm 23 - Summer Praise
Psalms 23:1-6 - As part of our Summer Praise evening service, Jon takes a look at Psalm 23. Please note that unfortunately one minute of the recording is missing (at 3 mins 50 seconds). This was due to a short power cut caused by a thunderstorm.
Jul 20, 2025•22 min
Matthew 14:13-21 - Feeding the Multiude
Matthew 14:13-21 - Mike Smith shows how the feeding of the multitude reveals Jesus heart as the merciful Messiah whose miracles can empower our ministry.
Jul 20, 2025•33 min
Galatians 3:26-29 - United in Christ
Galatians 3:26-29 - Lewis Li preaches at our evening 'Rooted' service on the topic of unity.
Jul 13, 2025•45 min
Matthew 14:1-12 - John the Baptist Beheaded
Matthew 14:1-12 - In this baptism service, Jon Teasdale issues a warning about evil to avoid, and a challenge of courageous faith to follow.
Jul 13, 2025•34 min
Confirmation Service with the Bishop of Ebbsfleet
Colossians 2:6-15 - Confirmation Service from St John's led by Rob Munro, the Bishop of Ebbsfleet. This is the recording of the Bible reading and sermon, for the full service please click the 'Watch' link or go to our YouTube channel.
Jul 06, 2025•32 min
Matthew 13:51-58 - A Prophet Without Honour
Matthew 13:51-58 - From Matthew 13, Jon Teasdale warns us of the danger of hearing God's Word without understanding it and putting it into practice.
Jul 06, 2025•32 min
Article VII - The Old Testament is not contrary to the New
Genesis 3:8-15 - Michael Walters looks at Article 7 which states that the Old Testament is not contrary to the New Testament.
Jun 29, 2025•45 min
Matthew 13:33-35 - The Parable of the Yeast
Matthew 13:33-35 - Jon Teasdale expands upon how the Kingdom of Heaven is like yeast.
Jun 29, 2025•21 min
Article VI - Scripture is Sufficient & can be Trusted
Psalms 19:7-14 - Jon explains Article 6 - "the sufficiency of the Holy Scriptures for salvation".
Jun 22, 2025•56 min
Matthew 13:47-52 - The Parable of the Net
Matthew 13:47-52 - James Doo explains how the Parable of the Net reveals that God will not put off judgement for ever.
Jun 22, 2025•35 min
Article V - Of the Holy Ghost
John 3:1-15 - We reach Article 5 - "Of the Holy Spirit" or "Of the Holy Ghost" in traditional language.
Jun 15, 2025•58 min
3 John 1-8 - Gospel Partnership
3 John 1:1-8 - For Mission Sunday Jon Teasdale explains how mission is a partnership which requires our investment and is the responsibility of us all.
Jun 15, 2025•31 min
Article IV - Of the Resurrection of Christ
1 Peter 1:3 - James explains Article Number 4 - "Of the resurrection of Christ"
Jun 08, 2025•50 min
Matthew 13:10-17, 34-35 - Why Parables?
Matthew 13:10-17 - Mike Smith explains how, depending upon the state of our hearts, the parables can hide the knowledge of the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven or they can unlock those secrets to reveal the treasures within.
Jun 08, 2025•34 min
Matthew 13:31-32 - The Parable of the Mustard Seed
Matthew 13:31-32 - Lewis Li explains from the parable of the mustard seed that God's kingdom starts small but grows powerfully, and small acts of faith can make a big difference.
Jun 01, 2025•23 min
1 Chronicles 8:1-9:34, 1 Peter 1:22-2:12 - Hope
1 Chronicles 8:1-9:34 - Mike Smith takes us through how God's people are a humble, inclusive, loyal and serving people whose hope is in the God of creation and of new beginnings.
May 25, 2025•43 min
Articles IIb and III - Jesus is the only one who can save us
- Jon combines Articles 2b and 3 in our next in the series on the 39 Articles
May 18, 2025•1 hr 1 min
1 Chronicles 6:1-81 - Worship
1 Chronicles 6:1-81 - James Doo asks 'Why do we sing?' and shows how this is an important part of our sanctification.
May 18, 2025•36 min
Article II - Who is Jesus?
- In part three of our new series on the 39 Articles, Jon gets to Article 2 - "Of Christ the Son of God"
May 11, 2025•55 min
1 Chronicles 4:1-5:26, 7:1-40, Revelation 7:1-10 - Kingdom
1 Chronicles 4:1-7:40 - James Doo asks 'What is our identity?' and shows how God's kingdom is the answer to this question. (Apology for poor/missing sound)
May 11, 2025•51 min
Article I - Of Faith in the Holy Trinity
- After last week's introduction, Jon examines Article 1 in our new series on the 39 Articles.
May 04, 2025•53 min
1 Chronicles 2:1-3:24, 1 Timothy 1:12-17 - King
1 Chronicles 2:1-3:24 - Mike Smith shows how the King's family, while being dysfunctional due to sin, lives and is sustained by his promise.
May 04, 2025•38 min
Introducing the XXXIX Articles
- At the start of a new series in our Rooted evening services, Jon introduces the 39 Articles of Religion, the basis of our anglican faith. The service starts with evening prayer using the traditional form of the Book of Common prayer.
Apr 27, 2025•59 min
1 Chronicles 1:1-2:2, Matthew 22:23-33 - Origins
1 Chronicles 1:1-2:2 - Mike Smith teaches how the church are a chosen people with a common creator, belonging to God and called to be missionary people.
Apr 27, 2025•37 min
John 11:17-27 - The Hope of Eternal Life
John 11:17-27 - Jon Teasdale gives a message of hope at Easter focussing on the resurrection of Jesus and what it achieved for those who believe.
Apr 20, 2025•26 min
Luke 19:28-40 - The Hope of Promises Fulfilled
Luke 19:28-40 - Lewis Li shows us from Luke 19 28-40 that Jesus is the triumphant King and the true King, the one Israel had been waiting for.
Apr 13, 2025•37 min
1 Corinthians 15:20-22 - The Hope of Despair Overcome
1 Corinthians 15:20-22 - Christ is our hope! James Doo encourages everyone with the truth that there is no better hope than trusting in the work of Jesus on the cross.
Apr 06, 2025•40 min
Easter Music
Isaiah 1:2-20 - Readings and Jon's talk from our Easter Music service on March 30th 2025. There were six readings: Isaiah 1:2-4,16-20, Matthew 15:1-20, John 13:1-11, Mark 15:21-47, Matthew 28:1-10 and Colossians 2:13-15.
Mar 30, 2025•34 min
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