Penzance Sermons

We have a great range of sermons in the Penzance archive. To get these FREE, you can either download them using the links below, or listen to them on the site via the player. You can also subscribe to get automatic downloads with iTunes via the Light and Life Podcast.

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Sermon Series

Whenever we complete a series of sermons, we will set up a dedicated page for it, linked below:

Joy In Every Circumstance Of Life
Pastor Andrew Ollerton takes us through Paul’s letter to the Philippians and shows us how Paul is able to find God’s joy even in the most horrendous circumstances. Click here to go to the series page.

How Great Is Our God
Pastor Andrew Ollerton looks at the different names of God revealed in Scripture. Each of these names shows us something of God’s nature and character. Join us in a journey of discovery as we get to know more of our wonderful Creator. Click here to go to the series page.

James - The World Is Not Enough
Pastor Andrew Ollerton takes us through the book of James, with a very loose James Bond theme. Click here to go to the series page

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See below for a list of current sermons added weekly

ce 20Apr08; Be transformed by the renewing of your mind - Alan Ellershaw

Pastor Alan Ellershaw, superintendent of the UK Free Methodist church, speaks powerfully from Romans about the renewing of our minds.
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ce 27Apr08; Philippians Part 8, Joy in Righteousness - Andrew Ollerton

Pastor Andrew Ollerton continues his series in Phillipians, and begins chapter three with a message about joy in righteousness
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ce 06Apr08; Philippians Part 6, Joy in Salvation - Andrew Ollerton

Continuing his sermon series from the book of Phillipians, Pastor Andrew Ollerton considers the four most profound words anyone can understand - Jesus Christ is Lord
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ce 13Apr08; Philippians Part 7, Joy in Friendships - Andrew Ollerton

Pastor Andrew Ollerton continues his series in Philippians, with a ten minute reading and testimony from John Fulker, which precedes the sermon
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ce 30Mar08; Phillipians Part 5b - Joy in being Christ-like II - Andrew Ollerton

Pastor Andrew Ollerton continues his series from the book of Phillipians. This book is so rich that we have departed from the original series plan, but who cares?! Join Andrew as he digs even deeper into one of the most profound passages about Christ in the Bible
Download ce 30Mar08; Phillipians Part 5b - Joy in being Christ-like II - Andrew Ollerton (17MB) or Play


ce 16Mar08; Palm Sunday - Matthew 21 - Caroline Worrell

Visiting assistant pastor from Helston, Caroline Worrell preaches from Matthew 21:1-11
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ce 09Mar08; Phillipians Part 5a - Joy in being Christ-like - Andrew Ollerton

In part 5a in his series from the book of Phillipians, Pastor Andrew Ollerton delves further into the famous passage about Christ's humility, and encourages us to emulate it
Download ce 09Mar08; Phillipians Part 5a - Joy in being Christ-like - Andrew Ollerton (50MB) or Play


ce 24Feb08; Ephesians 2 Remembering Reconciliation - Jonny Giddens

Pastor Jonny Giddens from Light & Life Truro speaks from the book of Ephesians.
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ce 03Mar08; Phillipians Part 5 - Joy in Humility - Andrew Ollerton

In part five of his series from the book of Phillipians, Pastor Andrew Ollerton explains what it means to find joy in humility.
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ce 17Feb08; Phillipians Part 4 - Joy in the Life & Death - Andrew Ollerton

In this fourth part of his series from the book of Phillipians, Pastor Andrew Ollerton speaks about how to emulate Paul's joy in either life or death - 'For me to live is Christ; to die is gain'
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ce 03Feb08; Titus 2 - David Ollerton

David Ollerton, father of our very own Andrew, visits from South Wales to encourage and exhort us in this message from Paul's letter to Titus.
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ce 10Feb08; Phillipians Part 3 - Joy in the Gospel - Andrew Ollerton

Pastor Andrew Ollerton continues his series in the book of Phillipians. This week, Andrew encourages us to share Paul's joy in the gospel of Jesus Christ
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ce 27Jan08; Unlocking God's Plans and Purposes - John Townley

This week, John Townley, Senior Pastor of the Light & Life churches, encourages to base our optimism on a sure foundation: the knowledge that God is in charge, and that He has a plan for our lives.
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ce 06Jan08; Keeping the Covenant - Greg Downes

Greg Downes kicks off our 2008 by speaking of our Covenant God and how we are to relate to him. This message was preached at the end of our weekend of prayer and fasting
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ce 20Jan08; Phillipians Part 2 - Joy in Security - Andrew Ollerton

In the second part of his series in Phillipians, Pastor Andrew Ollerton shows us how we are secure in God's hands and how we can therefore be joyful in earthly difficulties.
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ce 13Jan08; Phillipians Part 1 - Introducing Joy - Andrew Ollerton

Pastor Andrew Ollerton begins his new series taking us through the book of Philllipians, a book characterised by Paul's joy in every circumstance of life. This ten part series will take us all the way through to may 18th, so stay tuned!
Download ce 13Jan08; Phillipians Part 1 - Introducing Joy - Andrew Ollerton (17MB) or Play


ce 16Dec07; A different take on the Nativity - Derek Thomas

Councillor Derek Thomas speaks about the Nativity, but in a different way from what you might expect!
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ce 23Dec07; Nativity Service 2007 - Andrew Ollerton

In this short sermon from this year's Nativity service, Pastor Andrew Ollerton teaches the real meaning of Christmas
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ce 09Dec07; The names of God Part 10 YAHWEH Our Immanuel - Andrew Ollerton

Pastor Andrew Ollerton concludes his sermon series on the Names of God, speaking from Ezekiel 43 and 48 on how God is both transcendant and immanent. In other words, he is God, magnificent and awesome and yet he is close and intimate.
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ce 25Nov07; Nehemiah 5, The Challenge of the Christian Life - Jonny Giddens

Pastor Jonny Giddens from Truro Light & Life speaks from Nehemiah 5 about the challenge of living the Christian life.
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ce 02Dec07; The names of God Part 9 YAHWEH Our God of Hosts - Andrew Ollerton

Pastor Andrew Ollerton delivers the penultimate message in his series on the names of God. This week, he uses the story of King Hezekiah in Isaiah 37 to encourage us that the God of Hosts is on our side, even against what can seem to be insurmountable odds.
Download ce 02Dec07; The names of God Part 9 YAHWEH Our God of Hosts - Andrew Ollerton (12MB) or Play


ce 18Nov07; The names of God Part 8 YAHWEH Our Peace - Andrew Ollerton

Pastor Andrew Ollerton continues his series on the names of God. This week, he looks at the story of Gideon in Judges chapter 6, and shows how God brings peace to Israel through Gideon, who was a most unlikely hero. God saw potential in Gideon that he himself did not.
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ce 11Nov07; The names of God Part 7 YAHWEH Our Sanctification - Andrew Ollerton

Pastor Andrew Ollerton continues his series on the names of God. This week he looks at Leviticus chapter 20, a difficult passge detailing punishments for sin, to show important it is to God that we become more holy, like him.
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ce 24Jun07 - James series part 4 Goldeneye - Andrew Ollerton

Pastor Andrew ollerton Continues his series from the book of James - NOTE: THIS SERMON IS OUT OF SEQUENCE
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ce 04Nov07; The names of God Part 6 YAHWEH Our Righteousness - Andrew Ollerton

Pastor Andrew Ollerton continues his series on the names of God. This week, he looks at Jeremiah 23 and the wonderful truth that we cannot earn God's favour but can only approach him through Christ's righteousness.
Download ce 04Nov07; The names of God Part 6 YAHWEH Our Righteousness - Andrew Ollerton (20MB) or Play


ce 14Oct07; The names of God Part 4 YAHWEH Our Saviour - Andrew Ollerton

Pastor Andrew Ollerton continues his series about the names of God. This week, he looks at Exodus 15, and the song of Moses and Miriam immediately after the Israelites had passed through the Red Sea. Through this passage, Andrew explores the wonder of God our Saviour
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ce 21Oct07; The names of God Part 5 YAHWEH Our Banner - Andrew Ollerton

Pastor Andrew Ollerton continues his series on the names of God. This week, he looks at Exodus 17 and the story of Israel's defaeat of the Amalekites. Through this passage, Andrew explores the meaning of the truth that God is our Banner.
Download ce 21Oct07; The names of God Part 5 YAHWEH Our Banner - Andrew Ollerton (16MB) or Play


ce 28Oct07; A Biblical view of work - John Townley

Pastor John Townley, the pastor of Helston Light & Life, and the father of the church in Penzance, looks at the principles of work from a biblical perspective.
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ce 07Oct07; The names of God Part 3 YAHWEH Our Shepherd - Andrew Ollerton

Pastor Andrew Ollerton continues his series looking at the Names of God. This week he looks at one of the most famous passages in Scripture, Psalm 23, and explores God as our shepherd
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ce 07Oct07; ANNUAL CELEBRATION - Pastor Andrew Ollerton

In this short sermon from our Annual Celebration service, Pastor Andrew Ollerton gives thanks for the past year and looks forward to the coming year with faith in God.
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ce 30Sep07; The names of God Part 2 YAHWEH Our Provider - Andrew Ollerton

Genesis 22:1-14. In the second in his new series on the names of God, Pastor Andrew Ollerton looks at the story of Abraham and Isaac and shows how we can trust in the LORD our provider.
Download ce 30Sep07; The names of God Part 2 YAHWEH Our Provider - Andrew Ollerton (37MB) or Play


ce 23Sep07; The names of God Part 1 YAHWEH Our God who is - Andrew Ollerton

Exodus 3. Introducing a new series on the names of God, Pastor Andrew Ollerton looks at the story of Moses and the burning bush, where God reveals his eternal name.
Download ce 23Sep07; The names of God Part 1 YAHWEH Our God who is - Andrew Ollerton (17MB) or Play


ce 16Sep07; Standing Secure on the Rock - Andrew Ollerton

At our special service to celebrate our move into the main hall of Mounts Bay School, Pastor Andrew Ollerton reminds us of the fact that we can depend on God for all our needs.
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ce 09Sep07; James Part 10 Never Say Never Again - Andrew Ollerton

Pastor Andrew Ollerton concludes his sermon series from the book of James
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ce 02Sep07; Caroline Worrell

Caroline Worrell is Assistant Pastor from Helston Light & Life Church
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ce 26Aug07; Nehemiah 6 - Jonny Giddens

Pastor Jonny Giddens from Truro preaches from the book of Nehemiah
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ce 19Aug07; James Part 9 Die Another Day - Andrew Ollerton

Pastor Andrew Ollerton preaches the penultimate sermon in his series from the book of James
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ce 12Aug07; James Part 8 Diamonds Aren't Forever - Andrew Ollerton

Pastor Andrew Ollerton continues his series from the book of James
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ce 05Aug07; The Potter - Simon Jones

Simon Jones encourages us to be like malleable clay in the hands of the great potter, as he shapes our lives as he sees fit
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ce 29Jul07; James Part 7 The World Is Not Enough - Andrew Ollerton

Pastor Andrew Ollerton continues his series from the book of James
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ce 22Jul07; James Part 6 Licence to Kill - Andrew Ollerton

Pastor Andrew ollerton continues his series from the book of James
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ce 15Jul07; Marcie Huson


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ce 08Jul07; Greg Downes

Visiting speaker Greg Downes from Porthleven
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ce 01Jul07; James Part 5 On His Majesty's Secret Service - Andrew Ollerton

Pastor Andrew Ollerton continues his series from the book of James
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ce 10Jun07; James series part 3 For Your Eyes Only - Andrew Ollerton

Pastor Andrew Ollerton Continues his series from the book of James. Part 3 - James 1:19-27 'For Your Eyes Only' God reveals our needs through his word; we must respond.
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ce 03Jun07; James series part 2 The Living Daylights - Andrew Ollerton

Pastor Andrew Ollerton Continues his series from the book of James. Part 2 - James 1:9-18 'The Living Daylights' God gives us good gifts; we must turn them back to praise.
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ce 20May07 - James series part 1 From Heaven With Love - Andrew Ollerton

Pastor Andrew Ollerton begins a new sermon series from the book of James with a (very loose) James Bond theme!
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