Sermons from Aberdeen Christian Fellowship

Beyond Pride and Prejudice

In 2 Kings 5:5-15 we read of the healing of Naaman, captain of the king of Syria's army.  In this message, Florence highlights the pride, presumption and prejudice that Naaman had to get beyond before he could experience both physical and spiritual healing.  

Jesus in the witness box

Who is Jesus? This question comes up every Christmas. But who is better placed to answer the question than Jesus himself? James continues his series in Mark's Gospel by looking at Jesus' trial before the high priest. Jesus is put on oath and asked by the high priest if he is the Christ, the Son of God. His answer leaves us in absolutely no doubt about who he is...

The Judas Kiss

Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss. The basest form of treachery. But why did he do it? And what about the other disciples? How did they behave when the mob arrived to arrest Jesus? Join James this week as he continues his series in Mark’s Gospel, presenting “The Judas Kiss”

Building a church - Confidence

Vijay's  second sermon in his ' What makes a church' series

What makes a church

As our Portlethen plant enters its 3rd week Vijay starts a series on what makes a church

Bloom where you're planted

In 2 Kings 5:1-4 we read about a young slave girl who flourished in circumstances not of her choosing.  In the first of a three-part series, Florence considers seven characteristics shown by this girl, many of which could be helpful to us if we take them on board.

Agents of Light - John Merson

We're delighted to welcome John Merson to present God's word this morning

A place called Gesthemane

Gethsemane.  A place of profound significance to Christians.  In Gethsemane a mystery unfolded as the Son of God struggled with the will of God.  What did Jesus anticipate that filled him with such dread? What were the dark forces that assaulted him?  Join James as he continues his series in Mark’s Gospel by paying a visit to a place called Gethsemane.

Frail-Strong Messenger

The second in Vijay's series on evangelism

Good News Bittersweet

The first in a short series on Evangelism

Christian Virtues - Kindness

Vijay continues his series on Christian virtues - this week - Kindness

Christian Virtues - Gratitude

Vijay continues his series on the Christian Virtues

Out with the old, in with the new

As Jesus and his disciples met up for the last Passover celebration, the disciples were in for a surprise and a shock.  A surprise when Jesus made it clear that He was the fulfilment of the Passover and the Passover morphed into Christian Communion. A shock when Jesus revealed that there was a traitor in their midst.  Who could it be? Join James as he continues his series in Mark’s Gospel, this time looking at Mark 14:12-26.

Psalm 139 - the Awe of God

Extravagant Devotion

 A remarkable incident took place two days before Jesus' death when he was anointed with very expensive ointment by Mary, a disciple who showed her extravagant devotion to him by this act. But what of the others present? How did they react? What were their motives? What was the sequel? Join James as he "dissects" Mark 14:1-11.

Trusting God ( Psalm 46)

Vijay's exposition of Psalm 46

Trusting God's Goodness

Vijay's sermon from 23rd July

Get a Life (Part 2)

Florence concludes looking at Jesus' statement in John 10:10 that He has come so we may have life in abundance.  She suggests three things that can stimulate our experience of living life to the full - getting to know God, being filled with His Spirit, and developing an eternal perspective.

Get a Life ( Part 1)

Florence looks at Jesus' statement in John 10:10 that He has come so we may have life in abundance.  In part one of this two-part series, she considers three things that can stifle our experience of living life to the full - faulty thinking, unconfessed sin, and misplaced priorities.    

The King will come

James continues his series in Mark's Gospel looking at the incredible teaching Jesus gave about future events in chapter 13. But Jesus doesn't give a clear timetable of events leading up to his glorious return at the end of history. Why?  Just so that we are prepared for his return, whenever it is!

Psalm 115–Glorifying God not Creation

Daniel Patterson's talk from 11th June

Virtues - Humility

Vijay continues his series on the virtues - today he speaks about humility

Wisdom for Worriers

Is worry choking your faith?  In this message Florence considers Jesus' teaching on worry in Matthew 6 and offers some practical suggestions for dealing with this issue.  

Hypocrisy or authenticity?

When Jesus was confronted by a number of different people, some of whom were trying to trip him up and undermine his credibility, he used the opportunity to expose the true motives of his questioners.  The challenge that comes to us is this: are we the real deal or are we religious hypocrites?  Join James as he continues with his series on Mark’s Gospel, looking at chapter 12.  

Goodness

Vijay from Sunday 23rd April 2017

Victory in Christ

What difference did Palm Sunday and the Cross make to the first Christians of the Roman Empire… and what difference does it make for us today?

The Son of God rides in

James continues his series in Mark’s Gospel by looking at the events Palm Sunday as recorded in Mark chapter 11.  Jesus rode into Jerusalem and was hailed as the Messiah.  But what kind of Messiah was he?  What do the events of Palm Sunday tell us about his identity and what are the implications for us?

The Weight of Waiting

In this message Florence refers to the account of Abraham and Sarah’s 25 year wait until the birth of their son, Isaac, and suggests five ways of responding to the question, “How can I grow more like Jesus when I’m in a waiting situation?”  

Habits of Virtue

Vijay continues his series on virtue

Virtue ( Continued)

The next in Vijay's series on virtue

Virtue

The latest sermon in Vijay's series on virtue

26 Feb 2017 - Vijay

Vijay's sermon from 26th Feb

Daniel Paterson - Genesis 3

Three descriptions of the Son of God  

 “Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s the King...” So said Mr Beaver about Aslan in C S Lewis’s famous story “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” These three descriptions apply not just to Aslan, but to Jesus Christ the Son of God, as James explains in this message from chapters 9 and 10 of Mark’s gospel.

Living Securely in an Insecure World - part 4

Florence concludes her series in Psalm 91 by looking at various promises in verses 14-16.  

Be strong and courageous

Vijay from 29th Jan 2017

Righteousness

Vijay's talk from 22nd Jan 2017

Press On

Vijay's sermon from 8th January 2017

Lady Wisdom, Lord Jesus

Vijay's talk from 11th December

Psalm 143

Daniel Patterson's sermon from 4th December

Vijay 27th Nov 2016

Vijay's sermon following his recent trip to India

Four questions from the Son of God

Jesus had a habit of asking searching questions, and in this message James looks at four of these contained in Mark chapter 8.

Living Securely in an Insecure World (part 2)

We live in a volatile world marked by instability and uncertainty.  However, in this message, Florence identifies five certainties from Psalm 91:3-6 that apply to those who make their home in God's presence.  

The fear of The Lord

30th Oct 2016 AM - Virtue

Vijay's talk on virtue from 2nd Peter

Living securely in an insecure world

Despite the uncertain and often dreadful circumstances of life, safety and security are to be found by those who reside and abide in the presence of God.  This is the theme of Psalm 91 and, in this audio, Florence focuses on verses 1 and 2.  

Four opinions about the Son of God

Opinions.  We all have them.  In Jesus’ day there were plenty of different opinions about Him.  In this message James looks at four of these opinions found in chapters 6 and 7 of Mark’s Gospel.

Real Encouragement

Everyone needs encouragement and the Bible directs us to "encourage one another".  In this message, Florence unpacks 1 Thessalonians 5:11 by offering practical suggestions on how we can give and receive real encouragement.        

The parable of the sower

Cheri's talk from Sunday evening

The love of faith

The mext instalment in an occasional series  by Vijay