Sermon Archive

Below is a list of previous sermons at St. Peter in Eastgate. Should you wish to listen to one of these please contact us and we will send you the sound file in whatever format you prefer. Happy listening.....(all sermons by Rev. Edward Bowes-Smith, unless otherwise stated)

DATE

TITLE

BIBLE REFERENCE

2011

31st July 2011 Remember the Lord Ecclesiastes 11.7-12.14 
24th July 2011 Growing Wise Ecclesiastes 7. 1-23
17th July 2011 True Wealth Ecclesiastes 5. 1-20
10th July 2011 A time for everything. (Rev. Nick Alexander) 10th July 2011
3rd July 2011 Lifes glass: Is yours empty ? Ecclesiastes 2. 1-11
26th June 2011 Peters Call (Venerable Tim Barker - Archdeacon of Lincoln) Luke 5. 1 - 11
19th June Trinity Luke 4. 14 - 21
12th June Pentecost (Rev. Nick Alexander) Acts 2. 1 - 41
5th June Final Encouragements Acts 28. 1 - 31
29th May Trial before Festus (Rev. Nick Alexander) Acts 25.23 - 26.32
22nd May Trial before Felix Acts 24. 1 - 27
15th May Paul before the Sanhedrin (Rev. Nick Alexander) Acts 22.30 - 23.24
8th May Resurrection Rocks 1 Corinthians 15. 35 - 58
1st May Why I am a Christian Acts 21.17 - 22.29
24th April 2011
(Easter day)
A Life Changing Experience Luke 24. 13 - 35
17th April 2011 A Right Royal Welcome Luke 19. 28 - 44
10th April 2011 Honest Prayers (Rev. Nick Alexander) Luke 18. 35 - 43
27th March 2011 How God Answers Our Prayers Luke 18. 31-34
20th March 2011 Getting Through to God (Rev. Nick Alexander) Luke 18. 9-14
13th March 2011 Never Give Up Luke 18. 1-8
27th February 2011 Yearning for something better Romans 8. 18-30
20th February 2011 Christians - Under new management (Rev. Nick Alexander) Romans 8. 1-17
13th February 2011 Love Is... (Phil Beswick) Romans 5. 1-8
6th February 2011 At War with Ourselves Romans 7. 7-25
30th January 2011 Set Free to Serve Romans 6. 15-23
23rd January 2011 Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ Romans 6. 1-13
16th January 2011 A New Humanity ((Rev. Nick Alexander) Romans 5. 13-21
9th January 2011 Peace, Grace, Hope (Rev. Nick Alexander) Romans 5. 1-11
2010    
19th December 2010 The best is yet to come Isaiah 65. 17-66 and 66.2
12th December 2010 Preparing for Christmas (Rev. Nick Alexander) Isaiah 62. 1-12
5th December 2010 Recognising the good news Isaiah 61. 1-11
28th November 2010 Snining in the darkness (Rev. Nick Alexander) Isaiah 60. 1-22
21st November 2010 Nicodemus (2) - (with accompanying powerpoint) Ezekiel 3. 7-14 and John 7. 37-52
14th November 2010 A kingdom not of this earth John 6. 1-15 and 25-35
31st October 2010 The royal official - (with accompanying powerpoint) John 4. 46-54
24th October 2010 A woman of another faith John 4. 1-26 and 39-42
17th October 2010 Nicodemus (1) (Rev. Nick Alexander) John 3. 1-15
10th October 2010 Gratitude, Glory and Generosity John 2. 1-11
3rd October 2010 John the Baptist (2) John 1. 19-34
26th September 2010 John the Baptist (1) John 1. 1-18
19th September 2010 Three ways to live Luke 15. 11-32
12th September 2010 God values the lost (Rev Nick Alexander) Luke 15. 8-10
5th September 2010 A heart for the lost Luke 15.1-7
29th August 2010 The School of Grace Jonah 4
22nd August 2010 God turns Ninevah around (Ian Hyde) Jonah 3
15th August 2010 Out of the frying pan into the fire (Rev. Nick Alexander) Jonah 2
8th August 2010 Nowhere to run Jonah 1. 1-17
1st August 2010 The Power O f Prayer (Rev David Lomas) James 5.13-20
25th July 2010 The Judge Is Standing At The Door James 5.1-12
18th July 2010 More Grace James 4.1-12
11th July 2010 Leaving God Out Of ThePicture James 4.13-18
27th June 2010 How Faith Works James 2.14-26
6th June 2010 HowChristiansGrow James 1.1-18
23rd May 2010 Recognising the Spirits work in our lives Acts 20.13-38
16th May 2010 The disturbing way of Jesus Acts 19.23-41
9th May 2010 Real Christians in Ephesus (Rev Nick Alexander) Acts 19.1-22
25th April 2010 Athens Acts 17.16-34
11th April 2010 Open Hearts Open Doors Acts 16.6-15
21st March 2010 The Kings ransom Mark 10. 32-45
14th March 2010 The Key to Eternal life (Colin Draper) Mark 10. 17-31
7th March 2010 Why the Cross Mark 10. 1-16
28th February 2010 True Service (Rev Nick Alexander) Mark 9. 33-50
21st February 2010 Evils Nemesis (Rev. Stephen Rees - Christ Church, Potters Bar) Mark 9. 1 -32
14th February 2010 Transfiguration (Rev. Nick Alexander) Mark 9. 2-13
7th February 2010 Global Mission (Bishop J.J. Christdross - mission partners Tirunelvelli) Mark 8. 27-38
31st January 2010 Experiencing Resurrection Power Ephesians 1. 15-23
24th January 2010 Encouraging Confidence in God Hebrews 10. 19-25
17th January 2010 Fruitful Parayer (Rev. Nick Alexander) John 15. 1-17
10th January 2010 The Devoted Christian Acts 2. 42-47
2009
20th December 2009 Person Promise Prayer Revelation 22.7-21
13th December 2009 River (Rev. Nick Alexander) Revelation 22.1-6
6th December 2009 City Revelation 22.9-27
29th November 2009 Throne Revelation 20.11-15
22nd November 2009 The Gift of Generosity (Rev. Nick Alexander) 1Timothy 6.17-21
15th November 2009 Personal Holiness 1Timothy 6.11-16
25th October 2009 Faith @ Work 1Timothy 6.1-2 and Isaiah 65.17-25
18th October 2009 Laying on of Hands 1Timothy 5.17-25
4th October 2009 A Healthy Church is a Caring Church 1Timothy 5.1-10
29th September 2009 Making Progress in Godliness (Rev Nick Alexander) 1Timothy 4.12-16
20th September 2009 Train Yourself to be Godly 1Timothy 3.16 - 4.11
30th August 2009 Prayers God wants to answer 1Timothy 2: 1-8
23rd August 2009 Abundant Grace 1Timothy 1: 12-20
16th August 2009 The Goal of Teaching 1Timothy 1: 1-11
9th August 2009 Lose to Gain (Rev. Nick Alexander) Mark 8.34-38
26th July 2009 The Recognised King (Rev. David Lomas) Mark 8.1-21
12th July 2009 The Purifying King Mark 7.1-12
21st June 2009 Lessons for Mission Mark 6.1-13
7th June 2009 The Supreme Power of Jesus Mark 5.1-20
17th May 2009 Journey with a purpose. (Rev. David Lomas) Acts 13.44 - 14.28
10th May 2009 God is a promise keeping God (Rev Nick Alexander) Acts 13. 13 -43
19th April 2009 Serving the purpose of God 1 Peter 2.1-12
29th March 2009 Shaped for serving God Mark 10.32-45
22nd March 2009 Created to become like Christ (Rev. Nick Alexander) Mark 4.1-11
15th March 2009 Formed for Gods family Mark 3.31-35
1st March 2009 What on earth am I here for
Rev. David Lomas
Ephesians 1.1-14
22nd February Don't waste your life
Rev. Nick Alexander
Ephesians 5.9-20
15th February Mature Faith Joshua 23.1-16
8th February The Victory of Faith
Rev. Nick Alexander
Joshua 5.13-6.27
1st February Signs of faith Joshua 5.1-12
25thJanuary Stepping out in faith
Rev. Nick Alexander
Joshua 3.7-4.1
18th January Finding faith in surprising places Joshua 2
11th January Courageous faith (sermon notes only)
Rev. Nick Alexander
Joshua 1
2008
23rd November The Father of our Faith
Rev. David Lomas
Romans 4.1-25
16th November The Cross of Christ
 (understanding Holy Communion)
Romans 3.21-31
9th November The Way of Peace Romans 3.9-20
2nd November Why good people need the Gospel Romans 2.1-29
19th October Gripped by the Gospel Romans 1. 8-17
28th September Jesus invites us to a party
Lord Carey
(Archbishop of Canterbury 1991-2002)
Matthew 22. 1-10
7th September Jesus Invites...The Weary Matthew 11. 25-30
24th August How to build a secure future
Rev. Nick Alexander
Matthew 7. 1-6, 15-23
17th August How to be spiritually discerning Matthew7.1-6,&15-23
10th August How to find life Matthew 7.7-14
3rd August How to stop worrying
Rev. David Lomas
Matthew 6.25-34
27th July How to handle money
Rev. Nick Alexander
Matthew 6.19-24
20th July How to pray and fast Matthew 6.5-18
20th July Contending for the faith Jude 1-16
6th July How to get relationships right
Rev Nick Alexander
Matthew 5.33-48
22nd June Our Missionary God
Rev. Alan Purser
(Crosslinks Mission Agency)
Isaiah 66.18-24
15th June How to understand the Old Testament Matthew 5.17-32
1st June How to have an influence on society!
Rev. James Hollingsworth
(St. Mary's, Barcomb. E. Sussex)
Matthew 5.13-16
25th May How to live under God's blessing Matthew 5.1-12
18th May A Miraculous Rescue Acts 12.1-25
4th May Good News for All
Rev. Nick Alexander
Acts 10.1-48
27th April The Marks of a Healthy Church Acts 9.20-31
20th April A Surprising Conversation Acts 9.1-19
6th April Spreading the Word
Rev. Nick Alexander
Acts 8.1-25
30th March The Marks of a Disciple Colossians 1.24 - 2.7
16th March Authority an Humility
Matt Tarling (Oakhill Bible College)
Matthew21.1-11
9th March The Life of Christ - The Kingdom of God
Rev. Nick Alexander
Matthew 19.30-20.16
2nd March The Sending Jesus Matthew 10.16-42
24th February The Compassion of Jesus Matthew 9.35-10.15
17th February The Surprising Jesus Matthew 9.18-34
3rd February The Priorities of Jesus Matthew 9.1-17
27th January The Real Jesus
Rev. Nick Alexander
Matthew 8.18-25
20th January The Lordship of Jesus Matthew 8.1-17
13th January The Life of Christ - Baptism Matthew 3.11-17
6th January Epiphany - The gifts of time, treasure and telling Matthew 2.1-12

2007

16th December The Wonder of Christmas
Rev. Nick Alexander
Luke 1.67-80
18th November I believe in the life everlasting 1 Corinthians 15.35-58
11th November I believe in the forgiveness of sins Psalm 51
4th November The church is central to God's plans
Rev. Nick Alexander
Ephesians 2.11-22
21st October I believe the Holy Spirit brings life Romans 8.1-17
7th October I believe Jesus is reigning now 1 Corinthians 15.1-26
30th September I believe Jesus died for us John 3.13-16
23rd September I believe Jesus is God's only Son
Rev. Nick Alexander
Hebrews 1.1-13
16th September I believe in God the Almighty Romans 8.28-39
2nd September I believe in a Good Creator Genesis 1.1 - 2.2
26th August God's presence with Stephen Acts 7.44-8.3
19th August The God of the Burning Bush Acts 7.17-43
5th August Defending our faith
Rev. Dr. Geoff Harris
Acts 6.7-15
29th July How to set priorities
Rev. Nick Alexander
Acts 6.1-7
15th July How not to give Acts 5.1-16
24thJune What's in a name
Rev. Dr Richard James
(Vicar Christchurch - Cockfosters)
Acts 4.1-22
17th June How to refresh your soul Acts 3.1-36
3rd June Why we can't ignore Jesus Acts 2.22-41
27th May Why the Holy Spirit is no joke
Rev. Dr. David Peterson
(Principle Oak Hill Theological College London)
Acts 2.1-21
20th May How does God guide Acts 1.12-26
13th May Where is Jesus now Acts 1.1-11
6th May John the Baptists joy
Rev. Nick Alexander
John 3.22-36
29th April Nicodemus' curiosity John 3.1-21
22nd April Peters shame
Jon Wright
John 21.1-19
15th April Thomas' Doubt
Rev. David Lomas
John20.24-31
1st April Who is Jesus and why did he die? John 12.12-33
18th March The Greatest Sacrifice Genesis 22.1-19
11th March Voices of Hope
Kenneth Elisapana
Matthew 25.31-46
4th March No looking back Genesis 19.1-29
25th February Sharing Gods Heart
John Martin
Genesis 18.16-33
4th February Signs of Friendship Genesis 17.1-27
28th January Finding Assurance
Rev. Nick Alexander
Genesis 15.1-27
7th January Beginning a friendship Genesis 11.27 - 12.5
2006    
17th December Pondering Awhile
Rev. Dr. Geoff Harris
Luke 2.19
10th December Christingle John 1.1-5
3rd December Virgin Galactica Luke 1.26-38
26th November A Dynamic Struggle Ephesians 6.10-24
19th November A Dynamic home Ephesians 5.21-6.9
12th November A Dynamic Lifestyle Ephesians 4.17 - 5.20
5th November A Dynamic Body
Rev. Nick Alexander
Ephesians 4.1-16
22nd October A Dynamic Witness
Rev. Raja Christopher
Ephesians 3.1-21
15th October A Dynamic Peace Ephesians 2.11-22
1st October A Dynamic Message
Rev. Nick Alexander
Ephesians 2.1-10
17th September A Dynamic Plan Ephesians 1.1-14
10th September The Invitation (confirmation)
Bishop John Saxbee
Mark 7.24-37
3rd September A Dynamic Story
Rev. Nick Alexander
Acts 19.1-20
27th August The Choice we all Face
Nick Alexander
John 6.56-69
20th August The Bread of Life John 6.40-59
13th August The cure for hunger
Rev. Nick Alexander
John 6.35-40
6th August What God wants
Rev. David Lomas
John 6.25-35
30th July In search of Jesus John 6.1-24
23rd July Solomon's Praise
Nick Alexander
1 Kings 8.22-30
16th July David's Confession Mark 1.40-45
9th July Never give up praying Luke 18.1-8
2nd July The Goal of Prayer
Rev. Dr. Geoff Harris
John 14.6-14
25th June Praying for growth
David Jackman
Matthew 9.35-38
18th June Praying with others Matthew 18.19-20
11th June Praying at home Matthew 6.5-8
28th May The Results of Prayer Luke 11.9-10
14th May The Pattern of Prayer Luke 11.2-4
7th May The School of Prayer Luke 11.1
23rd April The road to Emmaus
Mark Hocknull
Luke 24.13-35
2nd April What really counts Luke 20.4 - 21.4
26th March Well Said
Rev. Dr. Geoff Harris
Luke 20.20-24
5th March Living with confidence 1 Peter 5.1-14
19th Feb Living for God 1 Peter 4.1-11
29th Jan Living in the world 1 Peter 2.11 - 3.7
22nd Jan Living with one another
John Martin
1 Peter 1.22 - 2.10
15th Jan Living with hope 1 Peter 1.1-21
2005

 

 
20th Nov I am the vine John 15.1-17
2nd Oct I am the gate John 10.1-10
16th Oct I am the good shepherd John 10.11-21
18th Sept I am the light John 8.12-30
4th Sept I am the bread John 6.41-59
1st May The Life John 14.22-31
24th April The Truth John 14.5-21
16th April The Way John 14.1-14