Neil Hudson, Author at Salford Elim Church

Can You See The Messiah? (Mark 8:27-33)

12 Jul 17

Jesus asks the disciples who they think he is. Peter answers: You are the Messiah. This sermon explores that whole moment, and the expectations Peter had.

You Still Don’t Understand? (Mark 8:1-21)

25 Jun 17

The question that has been bubbling under the gospel of Mark is now becoming central: who is Jesus?

An Uncomfortable Story (Mark 7:24-30)

13 Jun 17

This episode in Mark’s gospel is at first sight uncomfortable: it sounds as though Jesus doesn’t want to get involved in the woman’s painful situation. So what is going on here?

Jesus Offers Peace to the Weary (Mark 6:45-52)

30 May 17

It’s been a difficult week in Manchester. Last Monday so many lives were changed for ever. How do you hold on to faith in the middle of events like that?

The Gospel Threatens a King (Mark 6:14-29)

16 May 17

Mission is about more than talking about personal salvation. Sometimes you need to take a stand because things are not right.

You Will Be Surprised By Who Is Not With You (Mark 6:1-6)

2 May 17

Jesus went to his home town and couldn’t do many miracles there. It appears that familiarity had bred contempt.

You Will Be Surprised By Who Is Welcomed: Women and Children (Mark 5:21-43)

25 Apr 17

What does it take to become so desperate that you are willing to lose your reputation to find healing?

You Will Be Surprised By Who Is Welcomed: Demoniacs (Mark 5:1-20)

11 Apr 17

Jesus disrupted the status quo but in doing so, brought freedom and change to someone who had been written off by everyone else.

How The World Changes (Mark 4:21-34)

28 Mar 17

Jesus was clear how the kingdom would take hold in the world. It wouldn’t be with a bang that could not be avoided – it would start small…

Forgiveness Heals (Mark 2:1-12)

14 Feb 17

Being offered forgiveness makes us feel vulnerable. But if we can admit our need, the future changes unrecognisably – for us and those around us.

Brokenness Is Remade (Mark 1:21-39)

31 Jan 17

So Jesus’ ministry begins, and it begins with a clash in the synagogue. If we weren’t clear what the kingdom of God might look like, we soon get to see…

Joining The New Movement (Mark 1:14-20)

24 Jan 17

This is how newness begins; not with hopes of nationalism, but news of a whole new kingdom. And Jesus calls us to be embraced by it all.

Author: Neil Hudson