Market Harborough Congregational Church's Podcast

Sermon 14th April Ephesians - an introduction

This is the sermon at the beginning of a new series on the letter to the Ephesians.  14th April 2024 Leader: Jenny Young Theme: The letter to the people of Ephesus Bible reading: Ephesians 1:1-14 (The Message) 

7th April 2024 Sermon and Communion Risen and Alive

7th April 2024 Leader: Rev Jacquie Gavin Theme: Risen and Alive Luke Bible reading Luke 24:13-49 This is the last in our six month series entitled Jesus: Man and Mission. If you are in MH next week we are starting to work through the letter to the Ephesians.

31st March 2024 Witnesses to the Resurrection

On Easter Day we listened to the accounts of five people who witnessed the resurrection of Jesus. The full service is available on our website.

Sermon 24th March 2024 Palm Sunday

This is the sermon from MH Congregational Church.  24th March 2024 Leader: Janet Smith Theme: Palm Sunday Bible Reading: Luke 19:11-35 If you are in the area we are meeting for Communion on the Steps 7pm Maundy Thursday Good Friday event on the Square 10.30-12.30. Easter Day 10.30am in our building.

Sermon 10th March 2024 Mothering Sunday

This morning's worship at MH Congregational Church 10th March 2024 Leader: Rev Brian Kennard Theme: Mothering Sunday Bible Reading: John 19: 25-27

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Sermon 3rd March 2024 Invitation to the Great Banquet

Sermon 25th February 2024 Faith that Endures

This is from the recording of our service on 25th February 2024, the full service and information about our church can be found on our website  Leader:  Geoff Milnes Theme: Faith that endures  Bible Readings: Psalm 33:12-22, Luke 12:35-48

Sermon 18th February The worrying Christian

This is the service from Market Harborough Congregational Church on 18th February 2024.  George talked about feeling that there was no place for her in a church, but through God's love she has found a home with us. Leader:  Georgina Licquorice-Tee Theme: The Worrying Christian Bible Reading: Luke 12:13-34 To find out more about us, come along on a Sunday morning, or look at our website.

Sermon 11th February 2024 Who is my neighbour?

The sermon preached at MH Congregational Church. 9th February 2024 Leader: Rev Brian Kennard Theme: Who is my neighbour?  Bible Reading: Luke 10:25-37 If you are in the area please join us at the top of the High Street at 10.30am on Sunday mornings. More details about our church are on the website.

Sermon 4th February The Message and the Messenger

 This is the sermon preached on 2nd February 2024 Leader: Rev Jacquie Gavin Theme: The Message and the Messenger Bible Reading Luke 10:1-24

28th January 2024 Sermon A mountail top experience

This is the sermon from Market Harborough Congregational Church on 28th January 2024 when Janet Smith led our worship. Theme: A mountain top experience Bible readings: Luke 9:28-45, 2 Peter 1:16-18 We meet at 10.30am in our church on the High Street and if you are in South Leicestershire on a Sunday morning we would love to meet you. We know that people listen in the USA as well as around the UK and we hope that God will bless these words as you listen to them.

7th January 2023 Sermon Faithful God

This recording includes communion and the opportunity for our congregation to make a covenant together as we go into a new year. 7th January 2023 Leader Rev Barry Osborne Theme Covenant Service 1 Samuel 7:2b-13a, Romans 8

31st December 2023 Reset with Mark Taylor

Sunday 31st December 2023 Preacher: Mark Taylor Theme: Reset Bible readings: Isaiah 43:18-21 Matthew 18:21-35 Full service and information about the church are available on our church website.

Sermon 03/12/23 Advent Sunday Taking a risk

Sunday 3rd December 2023 Preacher: Rev Jacquie Gavin Theme: Taking a risk Bible Reading: Luke 9:1-7 If you are in Market Harborough in South Leicestershire on Sunday mornings we would love to meet you in person.

sermon 26/11/23 The Fruitful disciples

This morning's service was led by Rev Barry Osborne and the sermon was delivered by Rev Rock Sturt. Theme;  Fruit bearing disciples Bible Reading: Luke 8:4-15

Sermon 12th November 2023 Remembrance

Sunday 12th November 2023 Led by: Rev Jacquie Gavin and Rob Betts Theme: Healing and Forgiveness Bible Reading: Luke 6:12-26

Sermon 5th November 2023 Healing and Forgiveness

Sunday 5th November 2023 Rev Barry Osborne Healing and Forgiveness Psalm 103:1-13, Luke 5:17-26

Sermon Sunday 29th October 2023 The mandate for mission

This is the sermon preached on Sunday 29th October 2023 by Gordon Temple at Market Harborough Congregational Church. Theme: The mandate for mission Bible Readings: Luke 5:1-11, 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Sermon 22/10/23 Jesus's power and authority

This is the sermon preached by Rev David Coxhead at Market Harborough Congregational Church on Sunday 22nd October 2023. Theme: Jesus's power and authority Bible readings: Luke 4:31-44, Ephesians 1:15-23

Sermon 1st October 2023 The Armour of God

Sermon and communion led by Jenny Young on Sunday 1st October at Market Harborough Congregational Church 2023. Theme: The armour of God Bible reading: Ephesians 6:10-18 The full service and more information about the church can be found on our website 

Sermon 24th September Listening to God

The sermon preached by Rev Brian Kennard on Sunday 24th September at Market Harborough Congregational Church. Theme:  Hearing God's voice Learninging to listen Bible reading: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, John 10:1-10

Sermon and communion 3rd September 2023

This is the sermon and communion service led by Rev Barry Osborne in Market Harborough Congregational Church on 3rd September. Theme:  Our Prophetic calling Bible readings: Matthew 5:13-20, Exekiel 3:16-20 The full service and details of the church can be found on our website. Next week we have Cafe Church so there won't be a recording.

Sermon 27th August 2023 Praying for others

This is the sermon preached by Rev Dr Rob Hunter on Sunday 28th August at Market Harborough. Theme Praying for others Bible readings 2 Corinthians 1:1-10, James 5:13-20 If you are in South Leicestershire at 10.30am on Sunday mornings we would love to welcome you to our services. There are details about our church on our website.

Sermon 20th August 2023 How to pray effectively

The sermon preached by Jenny Young at Market Harborough Congregational Church on 20th August 2023.  The full service is available on our website. Theme:  How to pray effectively Bible readings Jeremiah 29:4-14, Luke 18:1-14

Serrmon 13th August Teach us to pray

Sermon preached by Janet Smith at MH Congregational Church in Leicestershire on 13th August. We are relieved to be able to share this recording after technical difficulties for the last two weeks. Theme:  Teach us to pray Bible readings Isaiah 38:1-9, Luke 11:1-14

23rd July 2023 A car share conversation

The sermon and prayers led by Rev Jacquie Gavin on 23/7/23 at Marekt Harborough Congregational Church. Theme: A car-share conversation Bible Readings Isaiah 53:1-6 Acts 8:24-40 Further information about our church can be found on our website, we would love to welcome you into our building on Sunday mornings at 10.30am.  We are at the top of the High Street in MH South Leicestershire.

Sermon 9th July 2023 Stephen's retirement service

This is the recording of Rev Stephen Haward's last Sunday with us before his retirement. Bible readings  Exodus 34:29-35 2 Corinthians 4:5-7 11-18 The preacher is Yvonne Campbell, General Secretary of the Congregational Federation and final words from Stephen. The full service including greetings from Churches Together in Harborough and reflections on Stephen's years as Director of Youth and Children's work at the Congregational Federation is available on our website. Our services continue n...

2nd July 2023 Sermon and communion

This is the sermon and communion service led by Rev Stephen Haward on his penultimate Sunday with us in Market Harborough. Theme The foolishness of God Bible readings 1 Chronicles 15:1-3 27-29 1 Corinthians 1: 20-31

Sermon 25th June The gate to paradise

The sermon from MH Congregational Church on 25th June 2023. The preacher was Rev Dr Rob Hunter. Theme The gate to paradise. Bible Reading John 10:7-18

Sermon 11th June - Understanding and Joy

This is the sermon preached on 11th June at MH Congregational Church by Rev Stephen Haward MA. Theme: Understanding and Joy Bible Readings: Nehemiah 8:1-3 and 9-12, John 8:1-11

4th June 2023 Sermon and Communion - Living Water

This service was led by Rev Stephen Haward on 4th June in MH Congregational Church. Theme: Living Water Bible readings: Ezekiel 47:1-7, John 7:37-46

28th May 2023 Pentecost Sermon and Prayers

This service was led by Rev Stephen Haward at Market Harborough Congregational Church on 28th May 2023 Theme: Pentecost Bible Readings: Acts 2:1-11 Genesis 11:1-9

21st May 2023 Christian Aid service

The service to mark the end of Christian Aid Week was led by Sharron and Rob Brannen who also hosted yesterday's Bib Brekkie fundraiser. Bible readings were Joel 1:10-12 2:18-29, Matthew 13:1-9 31-32

Sermon 14th May - The sound of the trumpet

This is the sermon preached by Rev Stephen Haward on 14th May  Theme: The sound of the trumpet Bible Readings Nehemiah 4:6-21, 1 Corinthians 14:1-12 The full service is available on our church website.

Sermon 7th May 2023 Bringer of life

This is the sermon and communion service from 7th May 2023 Coronation Weekend. The theme is Bringer of life Bible Readings: Psalm 130, John 11:17-37

Sermon 23rd April The penny dropped

This is the sermon preached by Rev Brian Kennard on Sunday 23rd April. Theme The penny dropped Bible readings Isaiah 53:9-12 Luke 24:13-35

Sermon 16th April Burning hearts

This is the sermon preached by Rev Barry Osborne on Sunday 16th April at Market Harborough Congregational Church. Theme Burning hearts Bible reading Luke 24:13-35

Sermon Easter Day 2023 9th April.

This is the sermon from Easter Day 2023, led by Rev Stephen Haward. Bible readings Matthew 28:1-10, Phillipians 3:7-14 The full service is available on our website

Palm Sunday sermon and communion 2nd April

This is the sermon preached by Rev Stephen Haward on Palm Sunday 2023, the service includes communion. The theme is Palm Sunday Psalm 85, Matthew 21:1-11 The full service is available on our website.

Sermon 26th March Lent 5 The Desert Feast

This is the Sermon preached by Rev Stephen Haward on 26th March 2023 at MH Congregational Church. Theme Lent 5 The Desert Feast Bible Readings Psalm 78:1-8, 14-19, Matthew 15:29-39 The full service is available on our website.

Sermon 12th March Lent 3 The Dry Bones

Sermon and prayers from the service at Market Harborough Congregational Church, led by Rev Stephen Haward on Sunday 12th March. Theme Lent 3 The dry bones Ezekiel 37:1-14, Luke 6:12-21 The full service is on our website We begin at 10.30am, the Church is on the corner of High Street and Bowden Lane in Market Harborough Leicestershire, please introduce yourself if you can come and join us one week.

Sermon and communion 5th March 2023

This is the sermon prepared by Rev Stephen Haward and read by Jenny Young in his absence on 5th March 2023. Theme Lent 2 living landscape Psalm 107:23-43, Luke 13:10-17

Sermon 26th February 2023 Lent 1 the lonely struggle

Sermon and prayers from 26th February led by Rev Stephen Haward at Market Harborough Congregational Church. The theme Lent 1 the lonely struggle Matthew 4:1-11, James 4:1-10  We commemorated the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine

19th February 2023 Sermon - The journey

This is the service led by Jenny Young at Market Harborough Congregational Church on Sunday 12th February 2023 Theme The journey Bible Reading Genesis 12:1-9

Sermon 12th February Wake up

This is the service led by Rev Stephen Haward at Market Harborough Congregational Church on Sunday 12th February 2023 Theme Wake up Bible Readings Exodus 13:17-22, Ephesians 5:1-14

Sermon and communion 5th February 2023

This is the sermon and communion service led by Rev Stephen Haward on 5th February 2023. Theme An act of sabotage Psalm 37:7-17,  Matthew 13:24-35 The full service is available here

Sermon 22nd January 2023 A lesson in humility.

This isthe sermon preached by Rev Stephen Haward at Market Harborough Congregational Church on Sunday 22nd January 2023. Theme A lesson in humility Bible Readings 2 Kings 5:1-16, Matthew 11:25-30

Sermon & Prayers 15.01.23 Dressed for the part

THis morning's service was led by Rev Barry Osborne, with support from the members of the congregation.  The full service is available here. The theme was Dressed for the part Bible Readings Mark 1:1-11, Colossians 3:1-14

Sermon 08/01/23 A vision of partnership

THis is the sermon preached by Janet Smith on 8th January in MH Congregational Church. The theme A vision of partnership Bible Readings Genesis 2:4-24, Romans 12:1-8