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Sermon notes

Notes relating to sermons, listed in reverse date order (i.e. most recent first). All are preached by Julian Hardyman unless otherwise stated.

DateScripture TitleOther information PDFHTML
22 Jun 2008Hebrews 10:23-25Redwood or dead wood?
15 Jun 2008Hebrews 10:1-22Open access
8 Jun 2008Hebrews 9Cleansing the conscience
25 May 2008Hebrews 8God's new deal Sermon notes
How Hebrews 8 relates to the structure of Hebrews 4-10
18 May 2008Hebrews 7The power of an indestructible life Sermon notes
How Hebrews 7 compares Melchizedek, the Aaronic/Levitical priesthood and Jesus
4 May 2008Hebrews 6:4-11Danger and Destiny Sermon notes
Old testament references in Hebrews 6:4-5
Scripture passages about God's perseverance in his people
27 Apr 2008Luke 12:54-56Christians and Climate Change
20 Apr 2008Hebrews 5:11-6:3The road to maturity
30 Mar 2008Luke 10:25-37Loving our unborn neightbours A contemporary and biblical look at the issues of abortion and of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act, 2008
2 Mar 2008Hebrews 5:1-10How Jesus became the perfect Saviour
17 Feb 2008Hebrews 4:14-16The best pastor in the world In this sermon, Julian refers to a book called 'Practicing the presence of people: how we learn to love' by Mike Mason, that he has found very helpful, without necessarily endorsing every part of it. It is available from Amazon or The Book Depository
10 Feb 2008Leviticus 25:1-24Property, Roots and Identity Preacher: Michael Schluter (Jubilee Centre)
3 Feb 2008Hebrews 4:11-13Under God's scalpel
27 Jan 2008Hebrews 4:1-13Rest assured Related to this sermon, Julian Hardyman recommends The Busy Christian's Guide to Busyness by Tim Chester (IVP) as an exceptionally helpful practical guide for those seeking more rest in their lives. You can find out more at by watching a short video and buy it from IVP books.
20 Jan 2008Hebrews 3:7-19Finishing well or falling away?
13 Jan 2008Hebrews 3:1-6Faithfulness
2 Dec 2007Hebrews 2:17-18Everybody hurts
18 Nov 2007Romans 12:1-2The beauty myth: Jesus, the incarnation and body image Sermon notes
A document prepared by Evelyn Sharpe of Interhealth listing help and information regarding eating disorders.
Fighting Internet pornography use - some helpful links.
4 Nov 2007Hebrews 2:14-18Jesus and fear of death
28 Oct 2007Hebrews 2:10-13Jesus and his family
21 Oct 2007Hebrews 2:5-9Jesus and the true destiny of humanity
14 Oct 2007Hebrews 1:5-2:4Jesus and why we dare not neglect him
07 Oct 2007Hebrews 1:2-4Jesus: the master and meaning of the universe
30 Sep 2007Hebrews 1:1-2Jesus: The final word from the speaking God
From September 2007HebrewsAN OUTLINE OF HEBREWS Notes to accompany the sermon series preached by Julian Hardyman, starting 30 September 2007.
From September 2007HebrewsA short outline of Hebrews As given out with the bulletin on 14 October 2007
19 Feb 06Jeremiah 17:19-27Rest: the significance of the Sabbath
12 Feb 06Jeremiah 17:1-18Why we all need a heart transplant
12 Feb 062 Corinthians 1:3-7"Body Care 4: Comforting"
29 Jan 06Leviticus 19:17"Body Care 3: Confronting" In this sermon, Julian refers to an excellent book on how God uses mutual confrontation between Christians to help us change: "Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change" by Paul David Tripp, available from Christian bookshops.
22 Jan 06Hebrews 10:25
Acts 11:19-25
"Body Care 2: Encouragment" In this sermon, Julian refers to the dangers of perfectionism. For more insight on a very important topic see this very helpful article "The Pursuit of Excellence and the Perils of Perfectionism" by Dr. Richard Winter.
22 Jan 06Jeremiah 13"Praying under pressure"
15 Jan 06James 1:19"Body Care 1: Listening"
15 Jan 06Jeremiah 13"Pants, Pride and Pain"
13 Feb 05Genesis 1-2"The first Great Commission"
13 Feb 05Ephesians 5:11-17"Clockwise: Christian Time Management and its Results"
6 Feb 05Ephesians 5:8-10"Children of light - please your Father!"
"Ten ways to please God" Additional notes relating to the above sermon
30 Jan 05Ephesians 5:5-7"Standing for God in a desire-driven culture"
23 Jan 05Ephesians 5:3-4"Staying pure in a sex-mad society"
16 Jan 05Ephesians 5:1-2"How to please your Father: imitate God by loving like Jesus"
28 Nov 04Ephesians 4:28,29,32"Words: where community is made or marred"
7 Nov 04Ephesians 4:28"Work: why it matters"
"Twelve reasons for giving" Additional notes relating to the above sermon. Please note that the HTML version includes hyperlinks for the bible texts.
31 Oct 04Ephesians 4:26-27"Anger: God's opportunity or Satan's?"
The text of a sermon on Anger Additional material relating to the above sermon, Julian Hardyman, 2002.
24 Oct 04Ephesians 4:22-24"Re-creation: how to be the new me"
17 Oct 04 Ephesians 4:17-19"From futility to faith" (Diagram relating to the sermon)
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