This study of 1 Peter 1:1-9 was given by pastor Barry Forder at Calvary Portsmouth on 28th June 2020. In his introduction, Peter reminds those to whom he writes – those who are dispersed in this world away from their home – that we have this great hope in the completed work of Jesus, that […]
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This teaching was given by pastor Barry Forder on 21st June 2020 at Calvary Chapel Portsmouth. In this introduction to 1st Peter, we look at the background, life and authenticity of this first letter of the Apostle Peter. Although scholars and critics have tried to call into question Peter’s authorship of both his first and […]
This teaching through James chapter 4 was recorded on 7th June 2020. In this study pastor Barry underlines that this hard and direct message to our hearts is really summed up in the words “no compromise”! James gives no room to those who would live a ‘nominal Christian life’. As far as James is concerned, if […]
This topical study on Pentecost – the birth, mandate and hope of the Church – was given by Pastor Barry Forder on 31st May 2020 (Pentecost 2020) as part of our family service. Pentecost, the Feast of Harvest, had been celebrated by Jews for centuries, but then in A.D. 32, the year of the Resurrection […]
This teaching through James chapter 3 was given by pastor Barry Forder at our Sunday Service on 24th May 2020. In this chapter, James drives home just how dangerous the tongue can be, and how much damage can be caused by either rash and hasty remarks, or by words that were intended to wound. Behind […]
This teaching on James chapter 2 was given on 17th May 2020 as part of our family service. In this study pastor Barry Forder takes us through James’ admonitions to look at the heart and not the outward appearance when someone comes into the fellowship. Sadly, the world continually feeds us with the mindset that […]
This second of our studies in the Epistle of James was given by pastor Barry Forder on the 10th May 2020 as part of our family service. In this session, we look at why James says we should no longer be deceived about temptation, and why we should intentionally distance ourselves from our natural, fleshly, carnal […]
This final study in our journey through the letter to the Hebrews was given by Pastor Barry Forder as part of Calvary Portsmouth’s family service on 26th April 2020. In this final chapter, the writer to the Hebrews gives some final exhortations, which can be broadly summarised as follows: v1. Don’t grow complacent in your […]