Sermons

Closing poem “Together We Are Family” written by Fortuna Kintadi

Introduction by Vic Joyner.
Words from Lizzy Fretwell, Alan Riseley and Rodney Williams.
Conclusion by Mike Nicholls.

Isolated (Part 4): “Leave Me Alone!”

Isolated (Part 3): Thriving in a “Desert Place”

Isolated (Part 2): Thriving in a “Desert Place”

Isolated (Part 1): Thriving in a “Desert Place”

Mike Nicholls introduces guest speaker Keith Warrington who brings this morning’s Word and leads Communion.

In three sessions, Keith Warrington explores The Baptism Of Jesus using the accounts in the Gospels of Matthew 3:13-17, Mark 1:9-11 and Luke 3:21-22.

• [0:00:53] Listening to the Divine Author
• [0:58:34] Listening to the Human Authors
• [1:36:06] Listening as a first century Jew

With introduction of Pastor Jason Heron by Nigel Tween.

• [00:00] Welcome: Nigel Tween
• [01:28] Welcome from LCF Elders: Matthew Ewing
• Commendations from:
  [07:29] Lauren Bowman,
  [12:23] Pastor Stuart Blount and
  [15:39] Pastor Carl Johnston
• [17:14] Welcome from Luton Churches: Michael Singleton
• [20:24] Welcome from LCF: Jenny Sutcliffe and Lewis Walker
• [22:30] Encouragement: Alan West
• [26:52] Induction: David Campbell
• [42:16] Response from: Pastors Mike and Beki Nicholls

With introduction by Alan West

This morning’s word included testimonies from Pat, Lewis and Trinity.

• [00:00] Kirsty Middleton – Luke 2 v 1-22
• [02:24] Cindy Sitambuli-Davis – Matthew 2 v 1-11
• [04:11] Cris Baxter – O Simplicitas by Madeleine L’Engle

During this mornings Remembrance Sunday service Bob Wilkinson read his poem The Bitter Seed.

The talk by Grace Wheeler given on 3rd November 2019 is available on request by emailing sermons@lcf.biz. Grace has asked that this message is not for general distribution as several personal stories are given in the presentation.

This morning Matthew gave us a leadership update which you can listen to or read more about here.

You can download the notes from this talk here.

You can look at and download the notes from this talk here.

Liz Green interviewed Alan and Pauline Riseley on their 50th Wedding Anniversary.

This morning’s guest speaker was Tim Alford, the National Director of Limitless, the youth movement of the Elim Pentecostal Churches in the UK and Ireland.

Liz Green introduced and interviewed Tim Alford, the National Director of Limitless, the youth movement of the Elim Pentecostal Churches in the UK and Ireland.

During this mornings service Katie and Jordan dedicated their son Jenson.

Including Soul Survivor interviews.

Nigel Tween introduced this mornings guest speaker Toyin Lythe.

Nigel Tween introduced the interview of Toyin Lythe by Jerome Leon.

Joel Middleton introduced this mornings word, where we had testimonies from Malcolm Taylor, Ngozi Iwuchukwu, Pat Thomas & Sherell, Alan Cooper and Tryphina Cooper.

During Nigel’s word this morning the following video clip was shown: Grace Wheeler – Youth – Day 8 (#Adore)

During Vic’s word this morning the following video clip was shown: Wynton Harvey – Father’s Day Gift

Nigel Tween introduced this morning’s guest speaker Malcolm Duncan the Lead Pastor of Dundonald Elim Church, Belfast in Northern Ireland.

“Character”

“The Tests And Formation Of Character”

During this mornings service Faith and Austin dedicated their daughter Eva.

During this mornings service Chris and Bonnie Doggett dedicated their daughter Claire.

Nigel Tween concluded the Disciple series, with prayers from Rob Boyle and communion by David Powlson.

Including communion.

Testimonies from Maya Robinson, Amzi Seath and Lisa Mwangi on what the Isle Of Wight event meant to them.

Nigel brought this morning’s message and Communion.

Nigel Tween was commissioned by Rob Boyle and the Church Elders, as he joins the team at LCF.

Rob Boyle introduced this morning’s guest speaker Dave Newton, the Director of Elim Training and Principal of Regents Theological College.

Rob Boyle introduced the testimony from James Logan.

During this mornings service Paul and Debbie Morgan dedicated their daughter Naomi Daphne Oluwaremilekun.

During the Remembrance Sunday service Cris Baxter read a letter written by his grand father in WW1 and Bob Wilkinson read a story from WW1.

During Rob‘s message this morning the following video clip was shown: Lucy Finds Aslan.

Rob Boyle introduced this morning’s guest speaker Matt Summerfield, the pastor of Zeo Church (formerly Hitchin Christian Centre).

Mandy Campbell spoke to us today from Elim Missions.  As part of her talk she played a video about BeFree Cambodia which you can watch here.

Liz Green leads us in communion.

Rob Boyle introduced testimonies from Andy, Asa, Ronnie & Clint and the “Thanksgiving” conclusion was by Raymond Macharia.

Rob Boyle introduced this morning’s guest speaker Chris Cartwright, the General Superintendent of the Elim Pentecostal Church.

The morning’s guest speaker was Stephen Gaukroger the Director of Clarion Trust International.

Before the message this morning Martin Veares read from 2 Timothy 1:3-18 (NIV) and afterwards Rob introduced the church to Ben Cutting, the collaborative worker between Youthscape and LCF.

Communion was lead by Jordan Taylor, with introduction by Rob Boyle.

During this mornings service Andy and Emma Strachan dedicated their son Kai William.

Vic Joyner introduced this morning’s speakers:
Janine Kennedy and Ronnie from Compassion International.

Vic’s word this morning was preceded with an excerpt from The Butterfly Circus

Trish’s word this morning was preceded with the following video: Lion Tamer Teenager In South Africa

During this mornings service One and Tolu dedicated their son Ndemana.

With updates and news from Yusuf about the ministries that he is involved in.

Rob Boyle introduced the testimonies from Elias, Fabian, Patryck, Alex, Chantelle, Denise and Geoff (with assistance from Paul).

Vic Joyner introduced this morning’s first 3 speakers:
Rachel, Dishon and Jerome.
After which, Rob Boyle introduced this morning’s last 3 speakers:
Hannah, Paul and Patryck.

Rob Boyle introduced this morning’s speakers:
Paul Turvey from Luton Foodbank,
Jim O’Connor from NOAH and
Christian Iszchack from Level Trust
and it was concluded by Raymond Gaturuku-Macharia.
Afterwards Rob Boyle oversaw the addition of David Powlson to the Church Elders and Joel Middleton as the staff representative to the Church Elders.

Jan Ewing introduced this morning’s speaker Arch Bishop Simon Githigi the General Superintendent of the Elim Pentecostal Church in Kenya.

Rob Boyle introduced this morning’s speaker Nigel Tween the Senior Pastor of Riverside Elim Bewdley.

Rob Boyle introduced this morning’s speaker Stephen Gaukroger the Director of Clarion Trust International.

After Vic’s word this morning Jason Reynolds shared a word.

Rob Boyle introduced this morning’s speaker Paul Toffis.

During this mornings service Taire and Emily dedicated their son Zion.

Readings: Jackie Woollams reads Luke 2v1-20 and Cris Baxter reads Matthew 2v1-11.

The poem “Now And Then” was written and read this evening by Bernice Wood.

During this mornings service Mala and Dishon dedicated their daughter Sharlyn.

With testimonies from Ken, Lorna, Bobby, Andy, Joyce and Divine.

Rob Boyle introduced this morning’s youth speakers Ben, James, Patrick, Nathan, Callum and Becky.

During Keith’s message this morning the following video was shown: Enya – So I Could Find My Way (Official Video).

Naomi Smith introduced this morning’s guest speaker Alex Drew, the Director of the pioneering local hub of Youthscape. During Alex’s word the following video was shown: I Am A Youth Worker.

Rob Boyle introduced this morning’s guest speaker Stephen Gaukroger.

With introduction of this morning’s guest speaker Sue Boyle by Rob Boyle.

With an explanation about Gift Aid from Roy Turner.

With introduction of this morning’s guest speaker Jason Royce and Communion by Robin Campbell.

Details and recording of Rob Boyle‘s ordination which took place on Saturday 1st July 2017.

During Raye‘s message this morning the following video was shown: Corrie Ten Boon: Forgiveness.
Due to a technical fault at 11 minutes 8 second part of Raye’s message was lost.

During Jan‘s message this morning the following video was shown: Alpha Film Series Episode 10: What does the Holy Spirit do?.

With “father” testimonies shared by Jon Shears, Cris Baxter, Kevin Green and Russell Munroe.

Rob Boyle introduced our guest speaker this morning; Chris Curtis the Chief Executive of Youthscape.

During this mornings service Steve and Mel Potts dedicated their daughter Pepper.

Readings by Sharon Williams: Acts 2v42-47 and Matthew 16v13-18.

Before and during Rob‘s message this morning the following videos were shown: Alpha Course, Mark Greenwood, Just One (click on Watch Video) and Soul Survivor.

During this mornings service Faith and Gary dedicated their son Eden.