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Stephen's Sermons

Below you will find a selection of Stephen's sermons. You can view earlier sermons here. Videos of sermons may also be viewed here

Jesus Confronts Racism

This ‘sermon’ is just 1 minute 48 seconds but it sums up the last 35 years of my full time Christian ministry. If I never preached another sermon, this is the one I’d want you to remember me by.It has been seen by more than 800 people in the first three days online.

Jesus confronts racism (the hidden meaning of the Parable of the Good Samaritan)

Becoming A Person of Influence

Becoming a Person of Significant Influence (Matthew 5: 13 - 16) (Stephen Sizer)

Learning at the Feet of the Master: The Priorities of Jesus (Psalm 143) (Stephen Sizer)

Learning at the Feet of the Master (John 1: 35 - 51) (Stephen Sizer)

Easter 2012

Easter in Three Dimensions (Stephen Sizer)

Christ is Risen, He is Risen indeed! Hallelujah! (Matthew 28: 1 - 20) (Stephen Sizer)

Good Friday: An Hour at the Cross (Isaiah 53: 13 - 53: 23) (Stephen Sizer)

Be Thou My Vision: Realising our 2020 Vision

Love is a Fragile Trust (Genesis 2: 19 - 25) (Stephen Sizer)

Transformational Bible Study Groups (Mark 3: 7 - 15) (Stephen Sizer)

Psalms of Everlasting Praise

How do to Right when you've been done Wrong (Psalm 26) (Stephen Sizer)

Christ in all the Scriptures, Spring Term

Esther: Victory over our Enemy (Esther 4:1 - 16) (Stephen Sizer)

1 & 2 Kings: Elisha, the Type of Christ (2 Kings 4: 28 - 37)
1 & 2 Samuel: David the Anointed King (1 Samuel 16: 1 - 13)

Christianity Explored

Grace: How can God accept us? (Mark 10: 17 to 31)
Resurrection: Why did Jesus rise? (Mark 15: 40 to 16: 8)
The Cross: Why did Jesus die? (Mark 15: 22 to 39)
Sin: Why did Jesus come? (Mark 2: 1 to 17)
Identity: Who is Jesus? The Sum of all Fears (Mark 5:21-43)

Royal Holloway University Christian Union

Uncover Luke : Who is Jesus (Luke 5:17-31)

Christ Church School Service

Seventy Times Seven

The Acts of the Apostles

The Word of God in Corinth (Acts 18: 1-28)

Christ in all the Scriptures

Numbers: The Bronze Serpent (Numbers 21)
Leviticus: The Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16)
Exodus: The Passover Lamb (Exodus 12)
Genesis: The Sacrifice of Isaac (Genesis 22)

Church Council Away Day

2020 Vision (Revelation 21)

Esther: How the Sovereign Lord saves His people

The arrogance of power (Esther 1: 1-11)
Sleepless in Susa: things are not always as they seem (Esther 6)
Ultimate poetic justice (Esther 7: 1-10)
An empire in turmoil: proportionate retaliation (Esther 9)

Jesus and Women: The Transforming Power of Redemptive Love

This lady is not for stoning (John 8: 1-11)
The woman who said Yes to Jesus (John 4: 1-26)
Mary: The most privileged among women (Luke 1: 26-38)
Elizabeth: Strong in faith and character (Luke 1: 5-20)
Jesus and Mary Magdalene (John 20: 1-18)
The Widow who knew how to Handle Money (Mark 12:41-44)
The mother who would not give up (Matthew 15: 21-28)
Martha: discovering what you do best in the body of Christ (Luke 10:38-42)
Tabitha: a woman who lived the Gospel (Acts 9: 36-42)
Priscilla: a valued co-worker and teacher (Acts 18)

Easter 2011

Easter Sunday: Proclaiming Jesus' resurrection (Acts 17: 16-34)

Easter Sunday All Age Service: Jesus is risen (John 20: 1-18)

Easter Sunday Morning: Jesus and Mary (John 20: 1-18)

Good Friday: The Cross (John 18:1 to 19:37)

The Continuing Acts of Apostolic Men and Women (Acts)

The First & Continuing Missionary Adventure: (Acts 13: 13-52)

Runnymede Deanery Synod Debate: The Case Against Women Bishops

Read more here. View the PowerPoint here. Listen here.

The Privileges of Church Membership

To follow the example of Christ (John 13: 1-17)
How to read the Bible carefully (2 Timothy 3: 10-17)
To support the work of the Church abroad (Matthew 21: 1-11)
To receive Holy Communion faithfully (1 Corinthians 11: 17-32)
To give money to the work of the Parish (2 Corinthians 8)
To uphold the standard of marriage (Ephesians 5: 21-33)

Community Bible Study International

Living by faith as Children of Abraham (Genesis 25) CBSI

All Age Services 2011

Elizabeth and Jesus (for the young at heart)

If you want to walk on water... (Matthew 14: 22-33)
Is it OK to dance in church? (2 Samuel 6:1-23)

Who is Jesus? (John 7)

Loving Unbelieving Relatives (John 7:1-13)

Christmas Services

What's in a name? (Luke 1: 1 to 25)
The journey of a lifetime (Matthew 2: 1 to 12)
The Lion in the Manger (Carol Service)

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas: Wentworth Carols by Candlelight

Pledge Sunday

Give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord (1 Cor. 15:58 to 16:2)

Remembrance Sunday Service

How to love your enemies: (Matthew 6:43-48)

Runnymede Mayor's Civic Service

Church and State: Authority, Role & Responsibility (Romans 13)

World Vision International Day of Prayer

Who is My Neighbour? (Luke 10)
The Case for Anger Management (Genesis 4) CBSI

The Dynamics of Effective Servant Leadership (Nehemiah): Autumn 2010

   The Priority of God's Call (Nehemiah 1)
How can I handle discouragement? (Nehemiah 4)
   The Servant Leader's Compassion (Nehemiah 5)
         Spiritual Renewal through God's Word (Nehemiah 8)
          Renewing your covenant with God (Nehemiah 10)
       Purpose Driven Worship (Nehemiah 12)
   Living with integrity (Nehemiah 13)

Be Faithful (Developing the Ministry of the local Church): Autumn 2010

Introduction to 1 Timothy (1 Timothy 1: 1-5)
     The Challenge of False Teaching (1 Timothy 1: 1-11)
     Man and Women in Ministry (1 Timothy 2)

A Few Good Men: Summer 2010

   Distinctive Daniel (Daniel 1: 1-21)
   Wholehearted Caleb (Joshua 14: 6 to 15)
     Self-disciplined Joseph (Genesis 39: 1-23)
   Sacrificial Abraham (Genesis 22: 1-19)
   Obedient Noah (Genesis 6: 5 to 22)

    Our Secure Refuge: The authority of Jesus (John 5: 21-47)

How to divorce proof your marriage (Song of Songs)

Ephesians: Summer 2010

   Jesus and God's gift of grace (Ephesians 2: 1 to 10)
   The mystery of the Church (Ephesians 3: 1 to 13)
   Created to become like Christ (Ephesians 4:17-32)
   How to be filled with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:1 to 20)
   The Armour of God (Ephesians 6: 10 to 24)

The Purpose of Creation (All Age service)

Easter 2010

   Surrender to Christ (Luke 19)
   An hour at the Cross (Mark 15: 1 to 47)
   Where's Jesus? (Luke 24)

The Meaning of the Cross (Mark 15) for CBSI

The Significance of the Resurrection (Mark 16) For CBSI
Sharing a Passion for Life (Psalm 22)

7 Habits of Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus: Spring 2010
   The Joy of Serving (Matt 25: 31 to 46)
   To receive Communion faithfully (1 Corinthians 11:17-34)
    Giving to the Lord's work (Matthew 6: 1 to 4; 19 to 24)

O Jerusalem: Jesus in the Temple - CBSI (Mark 11:1-25)

   Wise men follow Jesus (Matthew 2: 1 to 12)
The Quest for Meaning in Life: Spring 2010
        Is life really worth living? (Ecclesiastes 1: 1 to 18)
             The Restless Heart (Ecclesiastes 4)
   What life is really all about (Ecclesiastes 12)

Christmas 2009
Nativity Service: The Cross and the Christmas Tree
Carol Service: The Purpose of Christmas - Celebration

Life Lessons from the Parables of Luke: Autumn 2009
On Being a Diligent Servant (Luke 19:11-26)
On Being a Good Neighbour (Luke 10:25-37)
On Being a Prodigal God (Luke 15:11-32)
On Being a Generous Investor (Luke 12:13-21)