Archive for December, 2009

The Power of Words

by Hugh on December 22, 2009 in Faith, Talks with 1 Comment

We’re preaching through Proverbs at church… we did 1-9 expositionally and now we’re doing the rest thematically. I got to kick this off with the theme of Words. Most of the thinking is gleaned from Tim Keller… he’s pretty helpful.

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Talk Notes (doc)

The Thief on the Cross

by Hugh on December 15, 2009 in Faith with No comments

Pretty cool story from “Johnny Mac”…

Rich and Poor

by Hugh on December 14, 2009 in Faith, Talks with No comments

About 10 days ago I spoke at an International Carol Service… a traditional English Carol Service put on for the local international students with an evangelistic message.

I spoke on 2 Corinthians 8:9 – “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich”

Jesus was rich before His birth, but chose to became poor
We are poor and need to become rich
Jesus became poor so that we might become rich

Points shamelessly stolen from Christopher Ash, but the talk is mine.

Talk notes (doc)

Holiday’s are coming

by Hugh on December 14, 2009 in Random with No comments

As if you needed any more reason to drink Coke… it’s actually a Christmas drink… and this advert officially marks the start of Christmas time!

Bible by the Beach 2010

by Hugh on December 8, 2009 in Faith with 1 Comment

If like me you couldn’t get into New Word Alive this year, and for that matter you find the drive to North Wales pretty rubbish, then come to Bible by the Beach!

30th April – 3rd May 2010

A Bible teaching conference in Eastbourne

Bible readings, seminars, Q&A, celebrations, children’s groups

Alistair Begg, Jim Packer, Mike Ovey, Joel Virgo

It’s good value too! More information at the Bible by the Beach Website

John 16 – Sin, Righteousness, Judgement

by Hugh on December 8, 2009 in Faith, Talks with 1 Comment

Last week I was preaching at church on John 16:5-16

I was looking at the Convicting and Attracting work of the Holy Spirit.

You can listen to the talk here (mp3)

You can get my talk notes here (doc)

Matt Chandler

by Hugh on December 7, 2009 in Faith with No comments

It was discovered that Matt Chandler had a brain tumour and needed immediate surgery, that happened on Friday. It sounds like since then he’s been making good progress… but keep praying.
You can find updates from The Village Church and on Twitter.

But whatever you do, go and watch the video he recorded before surgery… Christ is All.

Curry Night Jokes

by Hugh on December 3, 2009 in Faith, Talks with 2 Comments

Last night I spoke at an evangelistic curry night for our church 20s group… it’s always good to get rid of the awkwardness of doing a talk in a restaurant… a good way to do this is with a joke… here are my best three curry night jokes (courtesy of my friends Martin and Simon):

Joke 1:

So I had the Chicken Tarka tonight… it’s a new dish, similar to the Chicken Tikka, but a little ‘otter

Joke 2:

I phoned up here last night… I said do you de-liver… they said no, just chicken and lamb

Joke 3:

The waiter came over, said “Curry – oke”? I said not tonight, don’t fancy singing!

Chariots of Fire: Jusification

by Hugh on December 2, 2009 in Faith, Film & TV with No comments

Love the film. Three quotes from Liddell and Abrahams that are good for thinking about purpose, meaning and justification, they show a profound contrast…

“I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast. And when I run I feel His pleasure.” – Liddell

“And now in one hour’s time, I will be out there again. I will raise my eyes and look down that corridor; 4 feet wide, with 10 lonely seconds to justify my existence. But will I?” – Abrahams

You, Aubrey are my most complete man. You’re brave, compassionate, kind: a content man. That is your secret, contentment; I am 24 and I’ve never known it. I’m forever in pursuit and I don’t even know what I am chasing. – Abrahams

Interesting how the self-justification of Abrahams leads to despair, while the Liddell, justified by the God who made him can rest content.

Cornhill Lunchtime Excursions (part 3)

by Hugh on December 2, 2009 in Life with No comments

Ok, one more week of the first Cornhill term… and 3 more sights I’ve been to, there can’t be that many left within a 20 minute walk… They’re not really sights, but I also found a Frenchman selling giant meringues and an outdoor BBQ that made really good hot dogs by Southwark Cathedral.