Talks
Who is the Greatest?
Luke Luke 9: 46-50
Sanjeev takes a look at the nature of Christian 'greatness'
February
09
2020
Speaker
Sanjeev Manaktala
Sanjeev Manaktala
Money: Giving, Getting and God
Proverbs 3:19, Luke 6:38, 2 Corinthians 9: 6
Money can be a dynamic adventure of faith, not just a duty to be endured. We hear how God has supplied and look at some of the principles surrounding New Testament giving.
February
02
2020
Speaker
Adam Northcroft
Adam Northcroft
Mountains and Valleys
Luke Luke 9:37-45
Facing the highs and lows of Christian experience
January
26
2020
Speaker
Ian Lettington
Ian Lettington
Vision & Mission: What can stop us?
We look again at the Vision and Mission of Hope Church and ask: what can stop us fulfilling what God wants to do?
January
19
2020
Speaker
Adam Northcroft
Adam Northcroft
Hope Church's Vision for 2020 and beyond
We take a look at the Vision and Mission for Hope Church during 2020 and beyond
January
14
2020
Speaker
Adam Northcroft
Adam Northcroft
Jesus - God's amazing mercy to us
Knowing Jesus and experiencing His mercy is the way to have eternal life. Find out more...
December
15
2019
Speaker
Ian Lettington
Ian Lettington
Selected Series
Discipleship - What's the real thing?
[ 33 Episodes ] 10 September 2017 - 09 December 2018
A series that attempts to probe the reality of biblical discipleship
33
Discipleship: Disciples Overcome
Various
Disciples need to overcome everything that keeps us from our calling in Christ. Jesus came to give life in all its fullness. Will you let him?
December
09
2018
Speaker
Malcolm Harris
Malcolm Harris
32
Discipleship: Disciples are born again
John 3:1-15
Disciples need to be baptised in water and by the Holy Spirit. This talk follows 6 baptisms.
December
02
2018
Speaker
Ian Lettington
Ian Lettington
31
Discipleship: Disciples love the Lord
Luke 10:27
Disciples are called to love the Lord with all their heart. Do you love him?
November
25
2018
Speaker
Caroline Williams
Caroline Williams
30
Disciples know that Jesus will return.
Various
Do you know that you are going to heaven? As a christian, you need not fear the return of Jesus. Please see attached notes for all the bible readings.
October
28
2018
Speaker
Paul Clark
Paul Clark
29
Disciples know they are going to heaven
John 14:1-11
Do you worry about what will happen when you die? As a follower of Jesus, your destiny is in heaven.
October
21
2018
Speaker
Malcolm Harris
Malcolm Harris
28
Discipleship: Disciples Risk
Acts 5:1-6
Are you feeling safe and secure, or are you prepared to risk your faith and trust God? Yake a risk and find the destiny that God has for you.
October
14
2018
Speaker
Ian Lettington
Ian Lettington
27
Discipleship: Disciples Share
Acts 1:8
If you know Jesus and have received the Holy Spirit, then you will want to share your faith with others.
Be committed to sharing your faith. Join the mission!
Be committed to sharing your faith. Join the mission!
October
07
2018
Speaker
Ian Lettington
Ian Lettington
26
Discipleship: Disciples Hear God's Voice
Luke 22:7-22
How do you hear from God? Ask the Holy Spirit for words of knowledge, dreams/pictures or sensations.
September
30
2018
Speaker
Adam Northcroft
Adam Northcroft
25
Discipleship: Disciples are called to heal
Various Luke9:1-2, 10:17; Mark6:13, John 14:12
Christians should be naturally supernatural (John Wimber). We are called to heal. Will you obey that call?
September
23
2018
Speaker
Adam Northcroft
Adam Northcroft
24
Discipleship: Disciples Are Devoted Part 2
Acts 2:42-47
Last week, we looked at how the disciples devoted themselves to the teaching of Jesus. This week we look at how they also devoted themselves to each other. Will you devote yourself too?
September
16
2018
Speaker
Ian Lettington
Ian Lettington
23
Discipleship: Disciples Are Devoted
Acts 2:42-47
"They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and prayer". To follow Jesus, will you devote yourself?
September
09
2018
Speaker
Ian Lettington
Ian Lettington
22
Discipleship: Do What Jesus Tells You
John 11:38-44 & 2:1-11
We are to believe what Jesus tells us. When Jesus speaks, all we need to do is act in obedience. He knows best!
July
16
2018
Speaker
Ian Lettington
Ian Lettington
21
Disciples: Have faith (and sometimes doubt...)
John 11: 1-44
Even the Disciples had doubts. Jesus understands your doubts and struggles. Keep your eyes fixed on him.
June
24
2018
Speaker
Ian Lettington
Ian Lettington
20
Disciples Worship (Part 3)
1 Corinthians 14: 5, 12 & 26
Disciples are called to worship. Worship builds up the church and encourages the saints. This is a practical guide to worshp at our church.
(Part 1 of this mini-series was not recorded).
(Part 1 of this mini-series was not recorded).
June
17
2018
Speaker
Adam Northcroft
Adam Northcroft
19
Discipleship: Disciples Worship (Part 2)
Isaiah 6:1-13
Let us be excited abour our worship. Revelation comes when you worship God. Revelation leads to adoration. we were created to Worship.
(Part 1 was not recorded).
(Part 1 was not recorded).
June
10
2018
Speaker
Ian Lettington
Ian Lettington
18
Discipleship: Disciples Serve (Part 2)
Ephesians 2:1-10
God created you for good works. How can you serve your local church?
'For we are workmanship created in Christ, to do good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should work in them' (Eph 2:10).
'For we are workmanship created in Christ, to do good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should work in them' (Eph 2:10).
May
27
2018
Speaker
Ian Lettington
Ian Lettington
17
Discipleship: Disciples Serve
John 13:1-17
The heart of God is to serve. Jesus calls us to be servers. Will you obey?
May
20
2018
Speaker
Adam Northcroft
Adam Northcroft
16
Discipleship: Disciples Have Access
Hebrews 4:16, 10:19-22
God is accessible by all his sons & daughters at any time! Jesus came to remove the old testament restrictions where He was only accessible by the chief priest once a year.
He is holding the door open waiting for […]
He is holding the door open waiting for […]
May
06
2018
Speaker
Adam Northcroft
Adam Northcroft
15
Discipleship: Disciples know they are accepted
Various Romans 15:7, 1 Peter 2:5
The basic human need is to be accepted. What does it mean to be accepted by Christ?
Click 'notes' to downlaod Adam's speaker notes.
Click 'notes' to downlaod Adam's speaker notes.
April
15
2018
Speaker
Adam Northcroft
Adam Northcroft
14
Disciples Think (Who is the Guvnor?)
Mark 1: 9-16
Truely believe that you are loved, powerful and an achiever. Think, do you believe God's word , or your own inferior thoughts?
Click on the 'notes' icon to download a copy of Adam's speaker notes.
Click on the 'notes' icon to download a copy of Adam's speaker notes.
March
18
2018
Speaker
Adam Northcroft
Adam Northcroft
13
Discipleship: Discples Study (part 2) - Using The Lens of Jesus
Genesis 22:1-19
Using the 'Lens of Jesus', we see that God did not want Abraham to sacrifice Isaac. God wanted Abraham's heart! He wants your heart too. Are you prepared to die to self?
Click on the notes icon to download […]
Click on the notes icon to download […]
March
11
2018
Speaker
Ian Lettington
Ian Lettington
12
Discipleship: Discples Study
2 Timothy 3:16-17
The disciples of Christ study the bible. Seek Him through his word. Pray that you will love the bible.
Ian's speaker notes are attached. Click on the notes Icon to download.
Ian's speaker notes are attached. Click on the notes Icon to download.
March
04
2018
Speaker
Ian Lettington
Ian Lettington
11
Discipleship: Disciples KNOW they are FORGIVEN
Colossians 1:11-14
Our past is not to define our future. Many Christians are burdened by the sins of the past. God declares us (those that have accepted Jesus as Lord) holy and blameless; fault free.
See Speaker notes for full list of bible references.
See Speaker notes for full list of bible references.
February
25
2018
Speaker
Mark Hewett
Mark Hewett
10
Discipleship: Disciples Forgive
Colossians 1:13-14
Disciples are called to forgive.
February
18
2018
Speaker
Malcolm Harris
Malcolm Harris
09
Discipleship: Disciples Rest
Matthew 11:25-29
Jesus modeled the perfect life. What keeps you from entering into his rest?
November
19
2017
Speaker
Malcolm Harris
Malcolm Harris
08
Discipleship: Disciples Receive Part 2
1 Corinthians 1-11
Receiving gifts of the Holy Spirit.
November
12
2017
Speaker
Ian Lettington
Ian Lettington
07
Discipleship: Disciples Receive
Acts 2:39
The disciples received the Holy Spirit and were transformed. Do you want to have your lifechanged too?
November
05
2017
Speaker
Ian Lettington
Ian Lettington
06
Discipleship: Disciples Remember Jesus
1 Corinthians 11: 23-26
In the biblical sense, "rememberence" is more that a mental excercise. It involves a realisation of what is remembered (F.F. Bruce).
Do you work at remembering Jesus in your day-to-day activities?
Do you work at remembering Jesus in your day-to-day activities?
October
29
2017
Speaker
Paul Clark
Paul Clark
05
Discipleship: Disciples Love
John 13:34-35
If you are a disciple of Jesus, then you are commanded to love one another.
October
15
2017
Speaker
Adam Northcroft
Adam Northcroft
04
Discipleship: Disciples Are Loved
1 John 3:1
How do you feel about God's love? Is it nice to know, or essential to know?
October
08
2017
Speaker
Adam Northcroft
Adam Northcroft
03
Discipleship: Change
Ezekiel 36:25-28
Sanctification is becoming more like Jesus.
September
24
2017
Speaker
Ian Lettington
Ian Lettington
02
Discipleship: Jesus said "Follow Me"
Matthew 8: 19-22
What does it mean to follow Jesus?
September
17
2017
Speaker
Adam Northcroft
Adam Northcroft
01
Discipleship: Are you a disciple of Jesus?
John 1:35-42
Beneficiary or disciple? Have you made a decision to follow Jesus?
September
10
2017
Speaker
Adam Northcroft
Adam Northcroft
- Adam Northcroft
- Caroline Williams
- Catherine Brooker
- Chris Maclean
- Dale Barlow
- Dave Holden
- David Hamilton
- Hermann Waschefort
- Ian Lettington
- Justyn Rees Larcombe
- Kim Harris
- Malcolm Harris
- Mark Hewett
- Norman Blows
- Paul Clark
- Paul Mann
- Peter Benton
- Sanjeev Manaktala
- Sharon Lester
- Simon Elliot
- Stephen Addision
- Terry Virgo
- Various
Hope Church is a friendly, modern church with traditional Christian beliefs. Worship times are lively and led by a music group on stage, and the preaching is bible-based. We are a member of the Evangelical Alliance and part of the New Ground family of churches, which is part of Newfrontiers.
- Alpha course set for January start 23 January, 2020
- Debt charity offers drop-in service 23 January, 2020
- International Day 18 September, 2019
- Dave Holden to speak in Sevenoaks 11 September, 2019
- Let’s find out how to pray again 3 September, 2019
- Why don’t religious people like God? 30 April, 2019
- Does pain stop you believing? 21 February, 2019
- It’s different, but Afternoon Church is great! 3 October, 2018
