Calvary Church Brighton - Sermons: Chris Fry

Where's the healing?

Chris Fry — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0100

Where's the healing?

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 20th September 2020

Passage: Matthew 8:14-17

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Dealing with sickness

Jesus arrested

Chris Fry — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0100

Jesus arrested

Series: Matthew - life in the kingdom

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 30th August 2020

Passage: Matthew 26:47-56

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Jesus' arrest is the start of his suffering for us

Dependence and Deliverance

Chris Fry — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0100

Dependence and Deliverance

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 16th August 2020

Passage: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

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The people of God need to trust him.

Hating or loving Jesus?

Chris Fry — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0100

Hating or loving Jesus?

Series: Matthew - life in the kingdom

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 26th July 2020

Passage: Matthew 26:1-13

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How do you react to Jesus?

A message for all of us

Chris Fry — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0100

A message for all of us

Series: Matthew - life in the kingdom

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 14th June 2020

Passage: Matthew 23:23-39

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Woes to the Jewish leaders. A message for all of us

Who is he?

Chris Fry — Sun, 17 May 2020 00:00:00 +0100

Who is he?

Series: Matthew - life in the kingdom

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 17th May 2020

Passage: Matthew 22:15-22

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Paying taxes to Caeser

A psalm for tough times

Chris Fry — Sun, 10 May 2020 00:00:00 +0100

A psalm for tough times

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 10th May 2020

Passage: Psalm 1:1-150:6

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A psalm of Moses, asking for the LORD's favour

God's amazing salvation

Chris Fry — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000

God's amazing salvation

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 22nd March 2020

Passage: Ezekiel 16:1-63

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Jerusalem, and Sodom representing the gentiles, are mired in Sin. But God has a plan.

The Kingdom of heaven is like...

Chris Fry — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000

The Kingdom of heaven is like...

Series: Matthew - life in the kingdom

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 8th March 2020

Passage: Matthew 20:1-16

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Grace in the kingdom

Living in two worlds

Chris Fry — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Living in two worlds

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 5th January 2020

Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

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We live in this world by faith and hope

Feeding the 4000

Chris Fry — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Feeding the 4000

Series: Matthew - the king revealed

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 1st December 2019

Passage: Matthew 15:29-16:12

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Jesus goes to the gentiles, and warns against the teaching of the Pharisees

One day in seven (2)

Chris Fry — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000

One day in seven (2)

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 10th November 2019

Passage: Mark 2:23-3:6

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What did Jesus say about the Sabbath?

One day in seven (1)

Chris Fry — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000

One day in seven (1)

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 3rd November 2019

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Should Christians keep a holy day?

A final reality check

Chris Fry — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0100

A final reality check

Series: Matthew - parables

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 20th October 2019

Passage: Matthew 13:47-52

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It’s what’s in your heart, expressed in your life, that shows whether you are a kingdom disciple or not.

Blasphemy against the Spirit and the Son

Chris Fry — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0100

Blasphemy against the Spirit and the Son

Series: Matthew - Who is Jesus?

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 11th August 2019

Passage: Matthew 12:30-32

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If we reject the Spirit, we are rejecting God's grace

Three crosses

Chris Fry — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0100

Three crosses

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 11th August 2019

Passage: Luke 23:20-49

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A repentance in the last moments of life.

Facing a cancer diagnosis

Chris Fry — Sat, 20 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0100

Facing a cancer diagnosis

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 20th July 2019

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Living and dying with a terminal illness

The one opinion that counts

Chris Fry — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0100

The one opinion that counts

Series: Matthew - Who is Jesus?

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 30th June 2019

Passage: Matthew 11:7-15

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The new covenant believer has advantages even the greatest old testament prophets were unaware of.

Husbands and Wives

Chris Fry — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0100

Husbands and Wives

Series: Relationships

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 30th June 2019

Passages:

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The marriage relationship is so intimate it mirrors Christ and the church.

God is relational

Chris Fry — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0100

God is relational

Series: Relationships

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 16th June 2019

Passage: John 1:1-26

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Human relationships follow from the Trinity.

The Kingdom draws near

Chris Fry — Sun, 05 May 2019 00:00:00 +0100

The Kingdom draws near

Series: Matthew - a turning point

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 5th May 2019

Passage: Matthew 10:5-10

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Jesus sends his apostles with the message of the Kingdom

He is able

Chris Fry — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000

He is able

Series: Matthew - miracles

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 24th March 2019

Passage: Matthew 9:27-34

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Jesus is the one who is able to effect salvation

What happens next (2)?

Chris Fry — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000

What happens next (2)?

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 10th March 2019

Passage: Revelation 20:11-22:6

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What does the bible say about the new heaven and earth?

What happens next?

Chris Fry — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000

What happens next?

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 3rd March 2019

Passage: John 3:1-21

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What does the bible teach about life after death?

Facing Death

Chris Fry — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Facing Death

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 24th February 2019

Passage: John 11:1-44

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Elder Chris Fry looks into the subject of facing death and the importance of dealing with it in life.

The cost of following Jesus

Chris Fry — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000

The cost of following Jesus

Series: Matthew - miracles

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 10th February 2019

Passage: Matthew 8:14-27

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Two men come to Jesus, but are they really determined to follow him?

God does his work

Chris Fry — Sun, 30 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000

God does his work

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 30th December 2018

Passage: Philippians 1:1-30

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Rejoice as God completes his work in you.

A silver cup

Chris Fry — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000

A silver cup

Series: Joseph

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 25th November 2018

Passage: Genesis 44:1-45:28

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The hand of Joseph is seen in planting some evidence. But really it is the hand of the LORD at work.

Worries, deceits and distractions

Chris Fry — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0100

Worries, deceits and distractions

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 14th October 2018

Passage: Mark 4:1-20

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The parable of the sower warns us of things that make us unfruitful.

The church of Jesus Christ - Why?

Chris Fry — Sun, 19 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0100

The church of Jesus Christ - Why?

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 19th August 2018

Passage: Hebrews 11:1-40

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What is the church for?

The church of Jesus Christ - Who?

Chris Fry — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0100

The church of Jesus Christ - Who?

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 12th August 2018

Passage: Ephesians 5:22-33

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The church consists of people. Who are they?

Praying for one another

Chris Fry — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0100

Praying for one another

Series: The letter to the Ephesians

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 22nd July 2018

Passage: Ephesians 1:15-23

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Paul gives thanks for the Ephesian Christians

Trust the LORD

Chris Fry — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0100

Trust the LORD

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 8th July 2018

Passage: Proverbs 3:5-6

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Only if we trust God in all things will he direct our paths.

We all need a priest

Chris Fry — Sun, 22 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0100

We all need a priest

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 22nd April 2018

Passages:

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Micah (Judges 17) wanted a priest. But the true priest is Jesus Christ.

Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God

Chris Fry — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 28th January 2018

Passage: Ephesians 4:1-32

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Destructive behaviour grieves not only our fellow believers, but the Holy Spirit himself.

The power of the Spirit

Chris Fry — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000

The power of the Spirit

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 21st January 2018

Passage: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

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Although the Spirit does produce signs and wonders, the main evidence of his power is in bringing men and women to Christ.

The excellence of the Son

Chris Fry — Sun, 14 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000

The excellence of the Son

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 14th January 2018

Passage: Hebrews 1:1-14

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Who was Jesus really?

The love of the Father

Chris Fry — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000

The love of the Father

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 7th January 2018

Passage: 1 John 2:18-3:10

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Through Christ, God's attitude to us is that of a loving father.

A fresh encounter with God

Chris Fry — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0000

A fresh encounter with God

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 31st December 2017

Passage: Isaiah 6:1-13

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Isaiah has a fresh vision of God

Gifts for mission

Chris Fry — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Gifts for mission

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 12th November 2017

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Giving for missionary support.

Service

Chris Fry — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0100

Service

Series: Church membership

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 15th October 2017

Passage: John 13:1-17

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Church memberdhip entails service. This requires a servant heart, following the example of Jesus.

Membership (2)

Chris Fry — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0100

Membership (2)

Series: Church membership

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 23rd September 2017

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The second of two seminars on church membership

Prayer

Chris Fry — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0100

Prayer

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 18th September 2017

Passage: Hebrews 5:1-10

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What should we pray for? How can we know God hears?

Prayer

Chris Fry — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0100

Prayer

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 17th September 2017

Passage: Luke 11:1-13

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Why is prayer important?

Do not worry

Chris Fry — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0100

Do not worry

Series: How should we live?

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 6th August 2017

Passage: Matthew 6:19-34

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We all worry. But our heavenly Father knows what we need.

Freedom for a purpose

Chris Fry — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0100

Freedom for a purpose

Series: How should we live?

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 30th July 2017

Passage: 1 Corinthians 10:1-11:1

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Christian freedom is freedom to be holy

Keep yourself from idols

Chris Fry — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0100

Keep yourself from idols

Series: How should we live?

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 24th July 2017

Passage: Luke 8:1-15

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The parable of the sower talks of weeds which can choke the Christian life

Thinling as a Christian

Chris Fry — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0100

Thinling as a Christian

Series: How should we live?

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 16th July 2017

Passage: Romans 11:33-12:2

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As Christians, we need to think differently from the world, with minds transformed by the Spirit.

Keep going

Chris Fry — Sun, 18 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0100

Keep going

Series: Caleb

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 18th June 2017

Passage: Joshua 14:1-15

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You might be old, but you can still go into spiritual battle!

Who do you trust?

Chris Fry — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0100

Who do you trust?

Series: Caleb

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 11th June 2017

Passage: Numbers 13:1-14:45

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Caleb the spy is a role model of faith.

Aspects of the cross (1)

Chris Fry — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Aspects of the cross (1)

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 26th March 2017

Passage: Hebrews 10:1-14

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What does the cross mean to God?

The heart of a servant

Chris Fry — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000

The heart of a servant

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 1st January 2017

Passage: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

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Samuel exhibits the heart of a servant

Serving the King; Citizens of another country

Chris Fry — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Serving the King; Citizens of another country

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 13th November 2016

Passage: Ephesians 4:1-16

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The Spirit gives gifts to the church. How should they be used?

Christian spiritual leaders

Chris Fry — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Christian spiritual leaders

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 6th November 2016

Passage: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

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What qualities are needed for elders and other spiritual leaders? Paul set down the principles for Timothy.

God guides his people

Chris Fry — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0100

God guides his people

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 18th September 2016

Passage: Psalm 1:1-150:6

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Can we expect God to guide us? How does he do it?

Church belonging

Chris Fry — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0100

Church belonging

Series: Optional extras?

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 21st August 2016

Passages:

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Why it important to commit to a local church.

Communion

Chris Fry — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0100

Communion

Series: Optional extras?

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 7th August 2016

Passage: Luke 22:7-23

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Chris Fry looks at what communion really means for believers in Christ.

Baptism

Chris Fry — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0100

Baptism

Series: Optional extras?

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 31st July 2016

Passage: Acts 2:22-47

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Why baptism is important.

Rememebr, Remember

Chris Fry — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Rememebr, Remember

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 13th March 2016

Passage: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

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God's people are told to remember, not for reasons of nostalgia, but to learn about God's working.

Christmas disruption!

Chris Fry — Sun, 27 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Christmas disruption!

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 27th December 2015

Passages:

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The coming of Jesus changes the world.

Who is Jesus?

Chris Fry — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Who is Jesus?

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 15th November 2015

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Ten answers to the question.

God's people are different (2)

Chris Fry — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0100

God's people are different (2)

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 25th October 2015

Passage: Nehemiah 13:1-31

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By studying Old Testament scriptures such as Nehemiah 13, we can learn what it means to live as God's people today.

God's people are different

Chris Fry — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0100

God's people are different

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 18th October 2015

Passage: Nehemiah 13:1-31

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Nehemiah insists on the holiness of the people of God

We're in a battle (4)

Chris Fry — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0100

We're in a battle (4)

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 30th August 2015

Passages:

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Although Paul in Ephesians 6 describes an individual soldier, he goes on to say that the church fights together.

We're in a battle (3)

Chris Fry — Sun, 23 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0100

We're in a battle (3)

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 23rd August 2015

Passages:

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Spiritual warfare must be carried out in a Spirit of prayer

We're in a battle (2)

Chris Fry — Sun, 16 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0100

We're in a battle (2)

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 16th August 2015

Passage: Ephesians 6:10-17

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God provides weapons for spiritual battle.

We're in a battle

Chris Fry — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0100

We're in a battle

Preacher: Chris Fry

Date: 9th August 2015

Passage: Ephesians 6:10-20

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The church must battle constantly for the Word of God and against the spirit of the age.