Market Harborough Congregational Church's Podcast

Sermon 08/01/23 A vision of partnership

January 08, 2023 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

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

Sermon 01/01/2023 Out of the Shadow

January 01, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

This is the sermon preached at Market Harborough Congregational Church on 1st January 2023, the service included communion and an opportunity for our congregation to renew their covenant. The full service is here The theme is Out of the Shadow Bible Reading Matthew 2:1-15

Sermon 11th December Unearthing the Word

December 11, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

This is the sermon preached by Rev Stephen Haward for Bible Sunday, as we used our new editions of the Bible for the first time. Theme Advent 3 Unearthing the Word Bible Readings – 2 Kings 22:8-11 and 23:1-3, Luke 1:21-38 The full service is available on our website

4th December 2022 Advent 2 There is hope

December 04, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

This is the sermon preached by Rev Stephen Haward on Sunday 4th December. We welcomed Pam into membership and shared Communion together. Theme Advent 2 There is hope Bible Readings – Isaiah 11:1-9, Luke 1:11-20 The full recording is on our website

Sermon 20th November 2022 Trouble in the Vineyard

November 20, 2022 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

This is the sermon preached by Jenny Young and prayers from Maureen at Market Harborough Congregational Church today. Theme Trouble at the Vineyard Bible Reading Luke 20:9-19 You will be welcome if you are in Market Harborough in South Leicestershire on Sunday mornings at 10.30am.

Remembrance Sunday Sermon

November 13, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

This si the sermon preached by Rev Stephen Haward on 13th Novmber 2022 in Market Harborough Congregational Church. Theme Fruit that lasts Bible Reading – John 15:5-17 If you would like to find out more about the men associated with the chapel who were killed in World War One, there is information here.

Sermon & Communion 06/11/22 The oil that flowed

November 06, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

This sermon was preached by Rev Stephen Haward in Market Harborough Congregational Church on Sunday 5th November 2022. The theme was The oil that flowed Bible Readings – 2 Kings 4:1-7 and Colossians 1:9-14 More information about our church is available on our website

Sermon 30th October 2022 What the servant saw

October 30, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

This morning's sermon preached by Rev Barry Osborne at Market Harborough Congregational Church. Theme What the servant saw Bible Readings 2 Kings 6:8-17 and Romans 8:28-39 The full service is available here.

Sermon 23rd October 2022 The woman who wouldn't go away

October 23, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

This recording is of the prayers and sermon preached by Rev Stephen Haward on 23rd October in Market Harborough Congregational Church. The theme is The widow who would not go away Bible Readings Luke 18:1-8 and 2 Timothy 4:1-8 The full service is available here

Sermon 16/10/22 The man who came back

October 16, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

This sermon was preached by Rev Stephen Haward on Sunday 16th October at Market Harborough Congregational Church. The recording includes our communion service, you may wish to have a drink and bread or something similar ready to eatc. The theme was The Man who came back Bible Readings Psalm 139: 1-12 and Luke 17:11-19 If you are able to join us one Sunday in Market Harborough, south Leicestershire, we would love to meet you, we are at the top of the High Street and our services begin at 1...

Sermon 9th October 2022 Meekness and Ministry

October 10, 2022 07:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

This sermon was preached by Rev Stephen Haward MA in Market Harborough Congregational Church on Sunday 9th October. Theme Meekness and Ministry Bible Readings Luke 15:22-32 and Romans 11:33-12:8 If you are in South Leicestershire on Sunday mornings, we would love to welcome you to our services, the church is at the top of the High Street.

Sermon 2nd October 2022 An angel is calling

October 02, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

This sermon is part of our watchword services Romans 13 :11 preached by Rev Stephen Haward at the Congregational Church in Market Harborough on 2nd October 2022. The theme is An angel is calling based on the Bible Readings Genesis 19:15-29 and Luke 17:20-33 Full service is here

Sermon 25th September 2022 Harvest

September 25, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

This sermon was preached by Rev Stephen Haward as part of our Harvest Celebration on 25th September 2022. The Bible Readings were Deuteronomy 26:1-11 and John 6:25-29 The full service is available on our website.

18th September 2022 What the children sang

September 18, 2022 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

This is the sermon and communion service from Market Harborough Congregational Church on 18th September 2022 Theme What the children sang Bible Reading Matthew 11:2:19

11th September 2022 Building bridges

September 11, 2022 14:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

Sunday 11th September 2022 Janet Smith led our worship which began with a time of reflection and prayer for the life of the Queen and all those affected by her death. The theme was Building bridges Bible Reading – John 4

Sermon 04/09/2022 A gift for you

September 04, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

This sermon was preached in Market Harborough Congregational Church on 4th September 2022 by Rev Stephen Haward. The theme is A gift for you Bible Readings – Exodus 16:2-4 & 13-18 Philippians 4:4-13 The full service is available here

Sermon 21st August A dash of cold water

August 21, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

This is the sermon preached by Rev Stephen Haward on 21st August in Market Harborough Congregational Church, the service included three baptisms and communion. Theme: A dash of cold water Bible Reading: Matthew 8:18-27 You can listen to the full service on our website

Sermon 14th August 2022 When we were overwhelmed

August 15, 2022 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

The sermon preached by Rev Stephen Haward on Sunday 14th August 2022 in Market Harborough Congregational Church in Leicestershire. Theme When we were overwhelmed Bible Readings – Psalm 65:1-8, Luke 8:26-39

7th August A soldier's faith

August 07, 2022 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

This sermon was preached by Rev Stephen Haward MA in Market Harborough Congregational Church on Sunday 7th August 2022. The theme was A soldier's faith Bible Readings – 1 Kings 8:22-23, 35-43, Matthew 8:5-13. The full service is available here If you are in South Leicestershire on Sunday mornings we hope you will come and join us in our building at the top of the High Street.

24th July 2022 Sermon Kept Close

July 24, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

This sermon was recorded in Market Harborough Congregational Church on 24th July 2022, Rev Stephen Haward led the service with the theme Kept Close the Bible readings were 2 Kings 2:1-13, Romans 8:28-39. The full service is available here. If you are in South Leicestershire on a Sunday morning we would love to meet you, next week we are beginning with breakfast at 9.30am.

17th July 2022 Sermon 'Poured in'

July 17, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

The sermon preached by Rev Stephen Haward on Sunday 17th July 2022 at Market Harborough Congregational Church in Leicestershire. The recording also includes a new member joining the fellowship and communion. The theme was Poured in and the Bible readings John 4:4-14 and Romans 5:1-8 The full service is available here

10th July Levelling Up

July 10, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

This is the sermon preached by Rev Stephen Haward MA at Market Harborough Congregational Church on Sunday 10th July. The theme is Levelled Up and the Bible readings Luke 19:1-9 and Romans 4:1-5 16-17 The full service is available here. If you are in MH in South Leicestershire on a Sunday morning we would be pleased to welcome you to our service which is at 10.30am.

Filled With Compassion

July 03, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

This is the sermon preached by Rev Stephen Haward MA at Market Harborough Congregational Church on Sunday 3rd August. The theme is Filled with compassion Bible Readings – Psalm 32 (Australian version with thanks to Bruce Prewer ) Luke 15:11-24 The full recording of the service is available here.

26th June 2022 Rules are for everyone

June 26, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

This is the sermon preached by Rev Stephen Haward on Sunday 26th June 2022 in Market Harborough Congregational Church. The theme is Rules are for everyone Bible Readings – 2 Samuel 11:1-15 and 26-27, James 1:12-18. The whole service is available here, and if you are in South Leicestershire on a Sunday morning it would be lovely to welcome you to our building at the top of the High Street.

19th July So low you can't get under it.

June 19, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

This sermon was preached on Sunday 19th July 2022 in Market Harborough Congregational Church by Rev Stephen Haward. The recording also includes communion. The theme is So low you can't get under it -Bible Readings – Luke 14:7-14, Philippians 2:1-13 The recording of the full service with links to the hymns is available here.

12th June 2022 Hot Coals and Holiness

June 12, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

This is the sermon preached by Rev Stephen Haward on Sunday 12th June 2022. The theme for Trinity Sunday was Hot coals and Holiness - Bible Readings– Isaiah 6:1-8 and 1 Corinthians 3:16-4:4 If you are in Market Harborough Leicestershire on Sunday mornings we would love to welcome you into our building. The full service (and directions for how to find us) are on our website.

22nd May 2022 Christian Aid Service

May 22, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

The sermon preached at Market Harborough Congregational Church by Rev Stephen Haward MA on 22nd May 2022. This is our Christian Aid Service and the full service including links to the Christian Aid videos is available on our website. Bible readings Psalm 1 and Acts 16:6-15

15th May 2022 Sermon Down in the Dust

May 15, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

This is a recording of the sermon and Communion Service led by Rev Stephen Haward at Market Harborough Congregational Church on 15th May 2022. The theme was Down in the Dust Bible Readings Isaiah 45:5-10, Acts 9:1-9 If you are in Market Harborough, Leicestershire at 10.30am on Sunday morning we would love to welcome you to our building at the top of the High Street.

1st May 2022 Healing at the Beautiful Gate

May 01, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

This sermon was preached by Rev Stephen Haward on 1st May 2022 in Market Harborough Congregational Church. The theme was the Healing at the Beautiful Gate and the Bible Reading Acts 3:11 to 16

24th April 2022 Finger, Fist, Faith

April 24, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

This is the sermon preached by Rev Stephen Haward on 24th April 2022 at Market Harborough Congregational Church. The theme for the first Sunday after Easter was Finger, Fist, Faith and the Bible Readings were John 20:19-31 and 1 Peter 1:3-9

17th April 2022 Easter Day

April 17, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

The sermon and communion service led by Rev Stephen Haward in Market Harborough Congregational Church on Easter Day 2022. The Bible Readings – Mark 16:1-8, Psalm 118:19-24 The full service is available here.

10th April 2022 Palm Sunday

April 10, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

This is the sermon preached by Rev Stephen Haward in Market Harborough Congregational Church on Pam SUnday 10th April. Bible Readings – Luke 19:28-40 Psalm 65: 1-8 If you are in South Leicestershire during the week we hope that you will be able to join us during Holy Week Maundy Thursday Comunion in the church garden 8pm. Good Friday Meditation in the chapel 9.45am and United Act of Witness on the Square 11am Saturday Plant the church garden 10.30-11.30 Easter Sunday 10.30am Easter Day incl...

3rd April 2022 The need for Nard

April 03, 2022 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

The sermon preached by Rev Suzanne Nockels, President on the Congregational Federation on Sunday 3rd April in Market Harborough Congregational Church. Bible Reading – John 12: 1 to 8 the theme was The need for Nard

20th March 2022 Water in the Desert

March 20, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

The sermon preached by Rev Stephen Haward MA on Sunday 20th March in Market Harborough Congregational Church. We also welcomed Mary into membership at our communion service. The Bible readings were Exodus 17:1-7, John 7:37-46 and the theme Water in the Desert The full service is available here

13th March 2022 A second start

March 13, 2022 15:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

Rev Barry Osborne led the worship at Market Harborough Congregational Church with Bible readings John 3:1-17 and Colossians 2:1-15 and the theme A second start The full service is available here

6th March 2022 Trouble in Paradise

March 06, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

This sermon was prepared by Rev Stephen Haward and read by Jenny Young in his absence. Bible Readings – Genesis 3:1-13, Mark 3:20-35 Theme trouble in Paradise The full service is available here

27th February 2022 Shining like the Sun

February 27, 2022 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

This is the sermon preached by Rev Stephen Haward MA on Sunday 27th February in Market Harbrough Congregational Church. This is the week in which Russia invade Ukraine and the full service includes prayers for Ukraine, the church building will be open at 11am and 7pm on Monday 28th February if you are able to join us to pray for those involved in this conflict. Readings – Exodus 33:7-11, Matthew 17:1-9 Theme Shining like the Sun

20th February 2022 Coppers for the Kingdom

February 20, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

This is the sermon preached by Rev Stephen Haward MA on Sunday 20th February in Market Harborough Congregational Church. The theme was Coppers for the Kingdom and the Bible Readings – Luke 20:45-21:4, 1 John 2:12-17 The full service is available here.

13th February New ways for new days.

February 13, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

The sermon preached by Rev Stephen Haward on Sunday 13th February in Market Harborough Congregational Church. Bible Reading – Mark 2:13-22 and Revelation 21:1-5 and the theme is New ways for new days. The full service is available here

6th February 2022 the art of receiving

February 06, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

The sermon preached by Rev Stephen Haward and Market Harborough Congregational Church on Sunday 6th February. Bible Reading – Luke 5:1-11, James 1:12-25, The theme is The art of receiving The full service is available here

30th January Nicodemus

January 30, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

This sermon was preached by Rev Catherine Booton of Ashby Congregational Church in Market Harborough CC on Sunday 30th Janaury. Bible Reading Luke 3:1-17 with the theme Jesus rolls up The full service is available here

23rd January 2022 Reckless or Righteous?

January 23, 2022 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

This is the sermon preached by Rev Stephen Haward MA at Market Harborough Congregational Church on Sunday 23rd January 2022. Bible Readings –Ezra 8: 21-23 and 31-32, Luke 11:1-10the theme was Reckless or Righteous? The full service is available on our website.

16th January 2022 Down by the river

January 16, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

This sermon was preached by Rev Stephen Haward on 16th January 2022 in Market Harborough Congregational Church. The theme was Down by the river and the Bible readings Luke 3:15-22 and Ephesians 4:1-7 The full service is available on our website.

9th January 2022

January 09, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

This sermon was preached by Rev Stephen Haward MA in Market Harborough Congregational Church on Sunday 9th January. Bible readings Malachi 2:17-3:5 and Luke 2:25-40 the theme is Worth the wait

2nd January 2022

January 02, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

This sermon was preached on 2nd January as part of our Covenant Service. Bible reading was Matthew 2:1-12

12th December 2021 Advent 3

December 12, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB

The sermon preached by Rev Stephen Haward MA at Market Harborough Congregational Church on Sunday 12th December. The theme is Advent 3 - Mending and the Bible Readings Isaiah 61:1-11, Luke 1:5-15a The full service is here

5th December 2021 Advent 2

December 05, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB

This sermon was preached by Rev Stephen Haward MA on Sunday 5th December in the Congregational Church in Market Harborough, the Bible Readings for Advent 2 were Joel 2: 12-19 and Mark 10:46-52 The full service is available here

28th November 2021 Advent Sunday

November 28, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

The sermon preached by Rev Stephen Haward on 28th November in Market Harborough Congregational Church. The theme was Advent Sunday and the Bible Readings – Isaiah 2:1-5 and Matthew 24:36-44. The full service is here. If you are in Market Harborough on Sunday morning at 10.30am we would love to welcome you to the chapel, no need to book.

14th November 2021 Remembrance Sunday

November 14, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

This Sermon was preached by Rev Stephen Haward in the Congregational Church in Market Harborough. The theme was Remembrance and the Bible Reading – John 15:9-17 The full service is on our Church website.

7th November 2021 Gifts can be right in front of you.

November 07, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

The sermon preached by Rev Stephen Haward In Market Harborough Congregational Church on 7th November as part of our Watchword Service. The theme was Gifts can be right in front of you. Bible Readings – Deuteronomy 6:4-12 and Luke 10:25-37 The full service is available here.

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