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Christian Joy (1): A Sermon on Christian Virtue
Date: 19/4/2026 Preacher: Benedict Place: Trinity Baptist Church, Charlesworth Passage: John 1:1-11 Listen Below: Christian Joy (Part 1): A Christian Virtue Sermon Christian joy is the deep, lasting joy that flows from the Triune God - the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - and is experienced through union with Jesus Christ. It is not dependent on circumstance, but is given, sustained, and completed by God himself. Introduction Christian joy is not something manufactured within
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Apr 204 min read


How Do You Find Jesus?
Date: 19/4/2026 Preacher: Benedict Place: Trinity Baptist Church, Charlesworth, near Glossop Passage: Luke 2:8-20 Listen Below: How Do You Find Jesus? Sermon on Luke 2:8–20 You find Jesus by hearing the message of the gospel, responding with urgent faith, and seeking him wholeheartedly. In Luke 2:8–20, the shepherds show this pattern as they hear God’s announcement, verify it and respond in worship and proclamation. Introduction Luke brings us into the fields outside Bethle
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Apr 204 min read


The Message Preached: A Sermon on Jonah 3
Date: 12/4/26 Place: Trinity Baptist Church, Charlesworth, near Glossop Preacher: Caleb Bible Passage: Jonah 3 Listen Below:
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Apr 131 min read


The Once for All Sacrifice: Sermon on Hebrews 10
Date: 5 March 2025 Preacher: Benedict Place: Trinity Baptist Church, Charlesworth, near Glossop Text: Hebrews 10:1-18 Listen below: The Once for All Sacrifice: Sermon on Hebrews 10 Hebrews 10 reveals the sufficiency of Jesus Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice, showing that the old covenant offerings of bulls, goats, and other sacrifices were never able to remove sin. In Christ, God’s will is perfectly fulfilled, forgiveness is secured, and the indwelling of the holy spirit is gu
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Apr 63 min read


What is the Point of the Resurrection? Understanding Jesus’ Victory Over Death
Date: 5 March 2026 Preacher: Benedict Place: Trinity Baptist Church, Charlesworth, near Glossop Text: Mark 16:1-8 Listen below: What is the Point of the Resurrection? Why It Matters for Every Person The point of the resurrection of Jesus is that all he says and claims is validated by God. The resurrection of Jesus proves that his claims are true and confirmed by God. This is because rising from the dead is beyond human power, and so the resurrection stands as God’s decisive p
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Apr 65 min read


But This I Call to Mind
Date: 29 March 2026 Preacher: Benedict Place: Trinity Baptist Church, Charlesworth, near Glossop Passage: Lamentations 3 Listen below:
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Mar 301 min read


God's Sovereign Plan in the Birth of Christ: Sermon on Luke 2:1-7
Date: 29 March 2026 Preacher: Benedict Place: Trinity Baptist Church, Charlesworth, near Glossop Please Listen Below: God’s Sovereign Plan in the Birth of Christ: Sermon on Luke 2:1–7 Luke 2:1–7 shows God’s sovereign plan in the birth of Christ, as he used the decree of Caesar Augustus to fulfil prophecy and bring Jesus into the world. Though born in humility, Christ came as the true King to save his people and establish an eternal kingdom. Introduction In considering Luke
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Mar 305 min read


Luke 1:57–80 Explained: How God Restores Faith and Sends the Light of Christ
Date: 22nd March 2026 Place: Trinity Baptist Church, Charlesworth, near Glossop Preacher: Benedict Passage: Luke 1:57-80 Listen Below: Luke 1:57–80 Explained: How God Restores Faith and Sends the Light of Christ Introduction Luke 1:57–80 explained: This passage shows how God restores Zechariah’s faith through loving discipline and fulfilled promises, while revealing John the Baptist’s mission to prepare the way for Jesus Christ – the light of the world who brings forgivenes
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Mar 235 min read


The Golden Rule
Date: 15 March 2026 Place: Trinity Baptist Church, Charlesworth, near Glossop Preacher: Benedict Allmand-Smith Passage: Matthew 7:12 Listen Below: The Golden Rule: Do Unto Others “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets” (Matthew 7:12). This verse, often called the Golden Rule, captures a principle at the heart of God’s law. In this reflection, we consider it in three sections – its interpretation, how Jesus exem
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Mar 164 min read


The Magnificat: Sermon on Luke 1:46-56
Date: 15 March 2026 Place: Trinity Baptist Church, Charlesworth, near Glossop Preacher: Benedict Allmand-Smith Passage: Luke 1:46-56 Listen Below: Mary’s Song of Praise: Lessons from the Magnificat Reflections from Luke 1:46–56 Introduction Certain events stir deep human responses. Being confronted with a majestic view can leave us in awe, like the landscapes in the Peak District. While other images, such as the photographs of Auschwitz released in 1945, provoke horror. These
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Mar 164 min read


Why Is Human Life Sacred? A Biblical Answer: (Genesis 9:6 explained and applied).
Date: 8/3/2026 Place: Trinity Baptist in Charlesworth, near Glossop Preacher: Benedict Allmand-Smith Bible Passage: Genesis 9:6 Listen Below: Genesis 9:6 Explained The Value of Human Life and the Image of God and Application to Suicide Genesis 9:6 teaches that human life is sacred because every person is made in the image of God. This gives each individual intrinsic value, not based on ability or achievement, but on God’s creation. Because humans bear God’s image, life belong
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Mar 93 min read


A Blessed Relation: Sermon in Luke 1:39–45
Explore Luke 1:39–45: Mary visits Elizabeth, John the Baptist leaps, and Elizabeth declares Mary blessed. Discover lessons on faith, joy, and closeness to Christ.
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Mar 94 min read


The Head of a New Human Race
God’s answer to a fallen world began with light breaking into darkness — the holy conception of the humanity of Jesus Christ.
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Mar 23 min read


An Unchanging Truth in a World of Falsehood
The word of God is completely reliable. The Bible is like an anchor of truth which prevents us from being swayed by the storm of uncertainty and falshood which is so common in our world.
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Mar 23 min read


Death is Gain
Date: 22 February 2026 Preacher: Dr. Ryan Davidson Bible passage: Philippians 1:21 Listen Below:
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Feb 231 min read


The Better Adam
Date: 22 February 2026 Preacher: Dr. Ryan Davidson Passage: Luke 4:1-13 Listen Below:
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Feb 231 min read


The Virgin Birth
Date: 15 February 2026 Passage: Luke 1:34-38 Listen below: The Virgin Birth Luke 1:34-38 Why the Virgin Birth Still Matters Few Christian doctrines have been mocked as persistently as the virgin birth. In the modern world especially, it has become a focal point of scepticism and ridicule. Many who are happy to accept other biblical miracles hesitate here, treating it as a step too far. Yet Scripture presents the virgin birth not as a side issue, but as a central and gloriou
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Feb 163 min read


Adopted
Date: 1/2/2026 Bible Passages: Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:4-7 Listen Below: Adopted From Enemies to Sons and Daughters Romans 8:1–17; Galatians 4:4–7 In the Bible, we see a profound and repeated theme: for those who are Christians, the Lord Jesus Christ takes the curses and punishment that they deserve, so that they may receive the blessings that he deserves. He sinks down low on the cross so that they may be raised up high. In his death, we can have life (Romans 6:10–11). In h
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Feb 23 min read


The Long-Expected Saviour
Date: 1/2/2026 Bible Passage: Luke 1:26-33 Listen Below: The Long-Expected Saviour Jesus Christ Exceeds All Expectations Luke 1:26–33 Here, in Luke 1, we have the revealing of the long-awaited one – the Messiah. Ever since Genesis 3:15, he is the one Eve had hoped for, the one Abraham longed to see (John 8:56), the one David pointed towards (2 Samuel 7:12–14), the one Isaiah prophesied of (Isaiah 7:14; 9:6–7), and the one the prophets wrote about with wonder (1 Peter 1:10–12)
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Feb 23 min read


Christian Contentment
Sermon Date: 25 January 2026 Passage: Philippians 4 Listen below: Christian Contentment: Finding Rest in Christ Alone What a wonderful thing it would be to be truly content - to possess a deep, settled peace that is not shaken by circumstances. The word contentment comes from the Latin contentus , meaning “satisfied” or “contained.” But Christian contentment reaches far deeper than mere satisfaction with life as it is. A rich definition comes from Jeremiah Burroughs , the 17
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Jan 263 min read
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