First Corinthians chapter 15 is regarded by some as one of the most important chapters in the Bible! In this study, Pastor Barry starts to unpack this chapter asking ‘why do we believe’? ‘What is the basis for our hope and faith’? The Apostle Paul begins by reminding the Corinthian believers that he had come […]
This study on 1 Corinthians 8-9 was given on 14th January 2024 by pastor Barry Forder. In these chapters, Paul continues addressing the questions the Corinthain believers had raised, particularly here in regard to whether or not they should eat food offered to idols. To understand the context of the question, David Guzik comments: “The meat offered […]
What does it mean to be a Christian? How should a Christian differ from those in the world around us? In this study of 1 Corinthains chapter 6, pastor Barry takes us through this chapter vers-by-verse and highlights how Christians should stand out in today’s world in our morality, attitudes and actions. The world is […]
This study of 1st Corinthains chapter 1 was given by pastor Barry Forder on 1st October 2023. In this opening chapter Paul focuses on the centrality of Christ for our salvation, sanctification, enrichment, growing in grace, sustaining and eventually to present us faultless before the throne in Heaven. Christ is our all in all. May […]
Inheritacne of the Saints – Part 3 In this concluding session of our 3-part mini-seies on ‘The Inheritance of the Saints’ was given by pastor Barry on 17th September 2023. In this final part we look at the day that is coming, referred to by the Apostle Paul as ‘The Judgment Seat of Christ‘ and what […]
This study of Luke chapter 22 was given by pastor Barry Forder on 6th August 2023 at Calvary Portsmouth. In this study we look at the day leading up to Jesus’ arrest and trials before the crucifixion. At the beginning of the chapter Luke gives us an important insight from a Jewish perspective that helps […]
This teaching of Luke ch17:1-10 was given by pastor Barry Forder on 28th May 2023 at Calvary Portsmouth. At the start of this session reference is made to a discussion by the Christian Institute regarding allegations by Peter Tatchell, regarding a Ugandan Archbishop, made to Archbishop Justin Welby. The full discussion can be seen on […]
This teaching on Luke 15 was given by pastor Barry Forder on 14th May 2023 at Calvsary Portsmouth. In this study we see Jesus, in reponse to the Pharisees’ murmuring about His time spent with ‘sinners’, give three of His most well known parables: The parable of the lost sheep The parable of the lost […]