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   Introduction Genesis 9:6 teaches a foundational truth: every human life is sacred because God made us in his image. This verse lays the foundation for understanding the value of human life , the moral responsibility of humanity, and God’s authority over life . In this

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.

God’s answer to a fallen world began with light breaking into darkness — the holy conception of the humanity of Jesus Christ.

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.

Date: 22 February 2026 Preacher: Dr. Ryan Davidson Bible passage: Philippians 1:21 Listen Below:

Date: 22 February 2026 Preacher: Dr. Ryan Davidson Passage: Luke 4:1-13 Listen Below:

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

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

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)

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

Date: 25 January 2025 Passage: Luke 1:18-25 Listen below:

Date: 19 January 2026 Bible Passage: Luke 1:5-17 Listen Below:

Date: 18/1/2026 Bible passage: Proverbs 6:1-6 Please listen below: The Treasure Hunt! Proverbs 2:1-6 There are many kinds of treasure hunts. Children search for Easter eggs; stories are filled with maps that promise buried gold and silver. In real life, people search for mines – gold mines, silver mines – knowing that if they can find one and keep hold of it, they may become very rich. In the passage we read in Proverbs, God tells us how to obtain a far greater treasure. It i

Date: 11/1/26 Text: Luke 1:1-4 Listen Below: Confidence in the Truth Luke 1:1-4 The writer of this gospel account states his purpose in verse 4: Luke writes so that this man, Theophilus, may have certainty concerning the things he has been taught. From the outset, this passage addresses why Christians can have confidence in the Bible. Luke does not write to provoke speculation or curiosity, but to ground faith in truth. We know that God has spoken in these last days by his So

Sermon from afternoon of 4th January 2026 Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Listen Below: Here is a summary of the sermon: A Person to Remember 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 The Christian faith calls us not only to believe certain truths, but to remember a particular person. Scripture urges us to remember Jesus Christ, and especially to remember him in his death. In a world filled with distraction and noise, forgetfulness comes easily. Yet at the Lord’s Supper, Christ himself draws our a

Sermon from the morning of Sunday 4th 2026 Texts: Job 19; Psalm 51; Lamentations 3:21-24; Daniel 2:23 Listen below: Here is a summary blog post of the sermon: Responding to the Past A year has passed. Many things have happened. As we look back, there may be experiences we have left undealt with – things without closure, unfulfilled hopes, actions taken or avoided, joys embraced and sorrows endured. It is important to consider how we respond to these things. This is not a call

Date: 21st December 2025 Text: Luke 2 Listen below: Something to Truly Celebrate Christmas is intended to be a time of celebration, a time of rejoicing. And yet, sadly, for many people it feels as though there is not much to celebrate at all. Why Christmas So Often Feels Hard Celebration is rejoicing; it is thanksgiving for something truly wonderful. But many are actively miserable at Christmas. Some are alone. Some dread the season precisely because the world insists it shou

Date: 21st December 2025 Texts: Psalm 90, John 1:1-14, Galatians 4:1-7 The Wonder of the Incarnation Introduction Of all the considerations of Scripture, that of the Incarnation is perhaps the most full of wonder. Wonder in the sense of deep, marvelling consideration. There are three great foundation stones of our salvation: the crucifixion, the Resurrection, and the Incarnation. The crucifixion causes us to rejoice in the almighty love of God in Jesus Christ. The Resurrectio

Date: 14th December 2025 Text: Matthew 2 Preacher: Benedict Allmand-Smith Please listen below: The Search For A King Intro Many people spend their lives searching – for happiness, security, success, or meaning – believing that the next achievement or possession may finally satisfy them. We search because, deep down, we sense that there must be something more. Scripture teaches that this longing exists because we are displaced from God (Isaiah 55:2–3; Ephesians 2:12). Until we

Date: 7th December 2025 Text: 2 Kings 13:20-21 Please listen below: