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Are your talents rusty? Preacher: Christine Beer, on 28/02/2021, duration: 0:20 Christine shares from the parable of the talents. Rather than simply comparing the different servants and how they invested the talents the master entrusted to them, Christine encourages us to think about the effects on things that we bury. Over time these things become spoilt and if left too long may even become useless. Do we have talents and gifts that God has entrusted to us that we have buried out of a sense of fear? |
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The Persecuted Church Bad News, Good News Preacher: Rod Whiting, on 21/02/2021, duration: 0:21 Rod Whiting shares from Matthew 10 where Jesus explains that those who follow him will experience persecution. We only have to read the leaflets from Open Doors to realise how true this is. However, the good news is that where there is persecution, there is also growth. The apostle Paul was able to testify that because of his own persecution, many of his own followers grew strong in their faith. |
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Loving Like Jesus Preacher: Nicky Summerhill, on 14/02/2021, duration: 0:17 Today Nicky shares part 2 of her series looking at the life of Jesus from the gospel of John. Nicky explains how uncomplicated it is to love like Jesus, although we tend to make it more complicated than it actually is. Jesus loved the way he did because he knew he himself was loved and was able to extend his Father's love to those around him. He also demonstrated his love in extraordinary ways, often mixing with those others rejected. Finally, his love often got him into trouble. |
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An Overview of the Gospel of John Preacher: Dave Summerhill, on 07/02/2021, duration: 0:19 During this time of reading through the gospels, rather than looking at a specific story or event of Jesus' life, Dave chooses instead to reflect on the whole gospel of John. In particular, where the synoptic gospels focus more on what Jesus did, e.g. his miracles, John's gospel focuses more on who Jesus is, the Son of God, and why these miracles and his teaching are important to us today. |
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The Certainty of knowing Christ Preacher: Ron Brown, on 31/01/2021, duration: 0:26 Ron Brown (Grandad) shares how he became a Christian back in 1947 and how he has enjoyed the certainty which that brings into his life, knowing that one day he will go to be with his Lord for eternity. |
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Living Like Jesus Preacher: Nicky Summerhill, on 24/01/2021, duration: 0:28 Nicky Summerhill starts the first part of a three part series looking at the life of Jesus as seen from the gospel of John. In this first part we look at what it means to live like Jesus, noticing where God wanted him to sow, always having time and never being too busy. Jesus never rushed from one thing to the next, but stayed until God's work was complete. |
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Who do you say I am Matthew 16:13-20 Preacher: John Duce, on 17/01/2021, duration: 0:18 John Duce shares from Matthew 16 where Jesus asks his disciples possibly one of the most important questions - "Who do you say I am". Peter answers powerfully and full of the Spirit - "You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God". This is the revelation we all need, Jesus Christ the Messiah, the Son of Man and the Son of God. |
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The Genealogy of Jesus Preacher: Rod Whiting, on 10/01/2021, duration: 0:22 As we continue to spend the first few weeks of January at who Jesus is, today Rod looks at the genealogy of Jesus from Matthew 1. As we step through the family line of Jesus we see many imperfect people, Abraham, Judah, Tamar, Rahab, David... It is so amazing that God chooses to fulfil his perfect purposes through imperfect people. |
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In the beginning was the Word John 1:1-14 Preacher: Richard Brown, on 03/01/2021, duration: 0:22 On this first Sunday of 2021 Richard looks at John 1 as a means of providing a platform for the forthcoming series on the gospels. Jesus is of course the main character of all four gospels so it is vital to have a good understanding of who Jesus is. He is God, he is the light and life of the world and he came so that we might all be reconciled to God. Richard includes at the end of his word a recording of Dr. Lockridge's famous sermon "That's my King". |
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Christmas Service 2020 Preacher: New Life Church Bristol, on 20/12/2020, duration: 1:06 This is a recording of NLC's Christmas Service 2020, packed full of video clips, readings, worship and an excellent Christmas message from Richard Penska. A very Happy Christmas to all who listen to it. |
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Advent Part 2 - Journeying and Birthing Preacher: New Life Church Bristol, on 13/12/2020, duration: 1:10 Today is the second part in a two part series on Advent and the recording contains the whole meeting. This week we consider the journey that Mary and Joseph made to Bethlehem and the challenges that will have faced and we ask ourselves how we might cope if facing such a challenging time. We also consider the actual birth of Jesus and what this means to us today. |
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Advent Part 1 - Waiting and Accepting Preacher: New Life Church Bristol, on 06/12/2020, duration: 0:56 Today is the first part in a two part series on Advent and the recording contains the whole meeting. This week we consider how Mary and Joseph had to come to terms with what was happening in their lives, that is to bring Jesus the Son of God into the world. They also had to go through a period of waiting for this incredible event to happen. How do we respond when God interrupts our lives with his plans? |
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Building Bridges of Humanity John 4 - The Samaritan Woman at the Well Preacher: Dave Mitchell, on 29/11/2020, duration: 0:17 Dave Mitchell from Woodlands Church shares with us from the story of the Samaritan woman at the well. He talks about the need for us all to build bridges with people before we try to push our religious ideas upon them. This is exactly what Jesus does in this story and through building this bridge she sees something special about him, opening the door to the Kingdom of God. |
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Today is a Gift Preacher: Richard Brown, on 22/11/2020, duration: 0:24 Richard shares on the importance of living for TODAY. This year has seen many of our plans go out of the window and we don't even know how to plan for 2021. However, Richard reminds us all that there is still the "here and now". Whilst it is still today, let us encourage one another, respond to God in the moment, and live like we're saved. Remember, Today is the day of salvation; don't keep waiting for tomorrow. |
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Life in the Middle Preacher: Nicky Summerhill, on 15/11/2020, duration: 0:19 Nicky Summerhill shares some thoughts about how to live in this time where we are between the shock of going into full lockdown and seeing our world recover from the Coronavirus pandemic. It's a time to keep life simple, look after yourself and continue to feed on God. |
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Changing Steps into Ramps - Be more Donkey Preacher: Dave Summerhill, on 08/11/2020, duration: 0:14 Dave Summerhill challenges us as a church to move beyond our prophetic word about Six Small Steps which was brought to us when the church began, and to start to take bigger leaps, to keep going like the donkey that entered Jerusalem carrying Jesus. In other words, let's not see steps but let's start making ramps. |
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SO close to God - A Look at Psalm 27 A man after God's own heart Preacher: Richard Brown, on 01/11/2020, duration: 0:12 As we enter a second national lockdown, Richard takes a look at Psalm 27 and draws from how David dealt with the crises that lay around him. In the Passion Bible it says that David was SO close to God... This is where we need to be right now, SO close that we do not allow these circumstances to bring us into fear. Rather we find hope and strength and are able to show the world a different way to deal with this pandemic. |
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Moving forward together in courage and faith Reflecting on God moving in this season and what he has in store for us next. Preacher: Gavin Calver (Evangelical Alliance), on 25/10/2020, duration: 0:22 Today we listen in to a preach from Gavin Calver, CEO of the Evangelical Alliance. Gavin reflects on how things have been this year throughout the COVID crisis and how it has affected the church. However, he also encourages us to look forward in faith drawing from the story of David and Jonathan climbing the hill to face the Philistines. |
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Thoughts from the 18 to 25+ group Preacher: NLC Bristol, on 11/10/2020, duration: 0:28 This week members of the 18 to 25+ small group shared their thoughts and testimonies of what has been happening in their lives throughout COVID-19 lockdown. |
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The Secret Church Preacher: Rod Whiting, on 04/10/2020, duration: 0:32 Today Rod shares about the persecuted church and walks us all through how they would worship God in secret behind closed doors and also helps us to experience how they would take communion using just a grape. This word is a reminder to us all of the freedom we enjoy in our country and the suffering others experience who cannot worship in the same way as we do. |
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Locked Down but not Locked Up The Good Samaritan - A fresh look at mission Preacher: Richard Brown, on 06/09/2020, duration: 0:26 As we enter the autumn Richard encourages us all to take a fresh look at mission. Drawing from the story of the Good Samaritan, Richard points out how the priest and Levite spent their time in the temple, but when on their way home, outside of those four walls, they fail to express the mercy of God. If our church meetings fail to motivate us to share our faith and demonstrate God's love, then something needs to change. |
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A change of perspective Preacher: Nicky Summerhill, on 23/08/2020, duration: 0:18 If you've been doing the same thing for a while, and not getting the answers you are looking for, it could be that you need to change your perspective. Nicky shares about the woman with an issue of blood. She had been in this condition for years, and spent all she had on medical help, and was no better. She looked on Jesus, and things changed. |
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Gentleness Preacher: Sue Hall, on 16/08/2020, duration: 0:21 Today Sue Hall shares what God has been speaking to her about regarding gentleness, part of the fruit of the Spirit. Sue first considers the gentleness of God towards us, not treating us as our sins deserve. She then considers how we need to be gentle on ourselves, allowing times to refresh and draw closer to God. Finally Sue talks about how we need to demonstrate gentleness towards others in order for them to see the beauty of Jesus within us. |
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Two ways God speaks to us Dreams and Visions Preacher: John Duce, on 26/07/2020, duration: 0:23 John Duce shares about how God speaks to us through dreams and visions and shares some of his own experiences of hearing God in this way. |
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Joseph Part 8: God turns our Mess into a Message Genesis 38 Preacher: Richard Brown, on 12/07/2020, duration: 0:23 In this final part of the story of Joseph we rewind back to Genesis 38 where we find the story of Judah and Tamah. This story seems to break up the natural flow of the Joseph story, but actually it is a really important part of the whole picture. God isn't just working in Joseph's life, or the lives of Jacob and his sons. He has a much bigger plan in mind which is to create the line of Jesus for the salvation of the world. Judah is an incredible example of how through repentance, the mess can be turned into THE message. |
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Joseph Part 7: God Cries Too Genesis 43:18-45:7 Preacher: Richard Brown, on 05/07/2020, duration: 0:34 In this penultimate part of the series, Joseph finally reveals himself to his brothers as they demonstrate their total remorse and repentance of their sin 22 years earlier. We see several times how Joseph weeps over his brothers and the situation they find themselves in. This is how God feels when he sees our broken world - God cries too. Today's message is a challenge for us all to feel how God feels and to cry for our broken world and to play the role of Joseph to lead people to salvation. |
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Jeremiah buys a field Jeremiah 32v1-2, 6-7, 14-17 and 29v10-12. Preacher: Rob Scott-Cook, on 28/06/2020, duration: 0:11 Rob Scott-Cook from Woodlands Church shares from the book of Jeremiah where God tells him to buy a field. It's in the context of when Israel was in lockdown due to the Babylonians and is a promise that God will once again bless the nation of Israel. Rob draws a parallel with the lockdown we are all facing at this time, encouraging us all to think about what legacy we may leave for the generation to come as we too come out of lockdown. |
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Joseph Part 6: Trust and Obey Facing up to the past Preacher: Richard Brown, on 14/06/2020, duration: 0:31 The story of Joseph is reaching a climax as famine hits the land and Jacob is forced to send his sons to Egypt to look for food. However, this is all part of God's plan to bring to the surface the past sins of Joseph's brothers and the past vulnerabilities of Jacob. This story teaches us that God will often use "Tough Love" in order to get our attention. However, his purpose in this is always to move us forward. |
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Joseph Part 5: It's not me, it's God Genesis 42:1-38;43:1-18 Preacher: Richard Brown, on 07/06/2020, duration: 0:24 Joseph spends two more years in prison until Pharaoh has a dream. At this point the chief cup bearer remembers Joseph's gift of interpreting dreams and Joseph is brought before Pharaoh. In this part of the story we see how Joseph's character has matured and he is now ready for God to use him to save a nation from famine. Joseph is able to interpret Pharaoh's dreams and is put in charge of gathering grain ready for when the famine strikes |
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O God You Have Done Great Things Preacher: Dave Summerhill, on 31/05/2020, duration: 0:21 Dave draws inspiration from a Phil Whickham song "Great Things"and challenges to have a more positive and biblical view of the power of God and what that means for each one of us as we seek to carry the Kingdom of God around with us. |
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Rattle Are we surviving or thriving? Preacher: Nicky Summerhill, on 24/05/2020, duration: 0:32 Nicky Summerhill shares from the scripture in Ezekiel 37 where the prophet speaks to the dry bones and they start to rattle. The challenge presented to us is, do we hear the rattling caused by God beginning something new at this important time, and if we do, how are we responding? |
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Joseph Part 4: As time goes by Genesis 40:1-23 Preacher: Richard Brown, on 17/05/2020, duration: 0:26 In Part 4 of this incredible story, Richard talks about God's perfect timing. A lot of time has passed in order for Joseph to be where he is, but this is exactly the time that Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker are also thrown in prison. God has designed this purposely in order to bring Joseph before the king and execute his bigger plan to save a nation. Joseph is having to learn that it's not all about him. |
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Joseph Part 3: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back Genesis 39:1-23 Preacher: Richard Brown, on 10/05/2020, duration: 0:28 In this third part of the story of Joseph, Richard explores how Joseph maintains a strong relationship with God despite his circumstances. As he honours God by the way he serves his master, God blesses him. However, temptation is knocking at the door. We learn a lot from Joseph on how to resist such strong temptation, but even though he remains righteous he unjustly gets thrown into prison. It seems like Joseph takes one step forward but two steps back. In truth, God is positioning him for his biggest moment yet. |
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Joseph Part 2: You say I'm blessed but... Genesis 37:12-36 Preacher: Richard Brown, on 26/04/2020, duration: 0:19 In Part 2 of the story of Joseph, Richard explores how Jacob would have felt sending his precious son to Shechem to see how his brothers were doing. This would have been a very dangerous place for all of them because of what had happened in the past. Jacob has to wrestle between trusting in the blessings of God that had been spoken over him, with the feelings that all the disasters that surround his life are due to his past behaviour. Was the outcome of this journey going to be good or bad? |
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Joseph Part 1: I had a strange dream last night... Genesis 37:1-11 Preacher: Richard Brown, on 19/04/2020, duration: 0:25 Today Richard starts a new teaching series looking at the story of Joseph. In this first session we learn about how clumsy Joseph is as he shares about the dreams he has been having, and as a result gets himself into a lot of trouble. We all make mistakes when we are learning but because relationships within the family were so bad, the brothers show no grace or patience, apart from Jacob who holds his matter in his heart. Good relationships with one another are key for creating a healthy environment for gifts to grow. |
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Did Jesus get out of bed on the wrong side? The fruitless fig tree Preacher: Richard Brown, on 05/04/2020, duration: 0:23 On Palm Sunday Richard explores the part of the story when Jesus curses the fig tree and turns over the tables in the temple. What looked like fruitful activity turned out not to be. Is the church today in danger of the same criticism? God is doing a new thing in our day and it is time for the church to rise up in faith and bring in the Kingdom of God. |
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Putting out into the Deep Preacher: Richard Brown, on 29/03/2020, duration: 0:25 Richard shares from the story in Luke 15:1-11 where Jesus tells Peter and Andrew to put out into the deep.. God does not want his church to remain in the safety of the shallow and washing our nets, but to head out into the uncertaintly of deep waters. To do this we have to let go of the shallow, the safety of what we have always done. In this time of the Coronavirus, many of us are probably longing for things to return to normal. However, God wants us to embrace the deep. |
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Abiding in the Presence of God Preacher: Sue Hall, on 15/03/2020, duration: 0:36 Sue shares her testimony since last summer of the ways God has been speaking to her and challenging her. |
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Kingdom Carriers Preacher: Nigel Farmer, on 08/03/2020, duration: 0:43 Nigel Farmer from The Sanctuary shares with us all the importance of becoming Kingdom Carriers. When we leave our homes in the morning we remember to take our keys, phone and money, but do we think about taking with us the Kingdom of God? Nigel challenges us to share our faith both in word and power of the Holy Spirit to those who God brings us into contact with. |
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Rope Holders The need is out there Preacher: Richard Brown, on 01/03/2020, duration: 0:34 Richard shares from the story of the paralysed man let down through the roof to Jesus. He examines this story from the perspective of the main characters present. Whilst crowds gathered comfortably inside the walls of the house, four men became rope holders for this paralysed man who could not help himself. Their priority was outside of the four walls. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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From Worriers to Warriors Preacher: Nicky Summerhill, on 23/02/2020, duration: 0:33 Mental Health issues are a concern in our modern society. While all of us have some concerns, it is important that we understand what the scriptures say about those issues, and turn our worries into prays, and allow our Great Big God to deal with them. |
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Spiritual Disciplines Reading the Bible and Praying Preacher: Alison Purnell, on 16/02/2020, duration: 0:23 At the end of the 40-day 'Draw the Circle', rather than view it as a 40-day prayer challenge, Alison felt she was being challenged about the way she prays, and in particular the importance of perseverance in prayer and personal bible study. |
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Bread of Life Preacher: Tony Martin, on 09/02/2020, duration: 0:33 In order to grow in God, we need to feed on things that will sustain us. Jesus refered to this as Daily Bread. Tony contrasts the 'Manna' that was sent to the children of Israel in the wilderness, and the 'Daily Bread' described in the Lord's Prayer. |
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Revival Preacher: John Duce, on 02/02/2020, duration: 0:35 John Duce talks about how the church needs to prepare for revival. |
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PRAY Preacher: Dave Summerhill, on 19/01/2020, duration: 0:27 Dave draws from a book by Pete Greig called 'How To Pray', and suggests some practical pointers during the 40-Day 'Draw The Circle' prayer adventure. |
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Who do you say I am? Positioning yourself to see God Preacher: Luke Goodway, on 12/01/2020, duration: 0:34 Luke begins with a prophetic word for the church. He shares from Matthew 16. 13-20. Our circumstances colour our view of God, and in some cases can block our view of God completely.He explores how we can reposition ourselves to see God more clearly. |
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Our Father A call to Corporate Prayer Preacher: Richard Brown, on 05/01/2020, duration: 0:32 As NLC embarks on the 40-day 'Draw The Circle' prayer challenge, Richard starts the New Year with a call to corporate prayer. In particular, Richard emphasises the importance of our "togetherness" in prayer at this time, drawing inspiration from the first two words of the Lords' Prayer - "Our Father". Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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What's the Hurry? - Slow Down! Make time for God Preacher: Nicky Summerhill, on 15/12/2019, duration: 0:41 In the run up to this busy Festive Season, Nicky shares some thoughts on the importance of not allowing ourselves to get swept along by all the things which need to be done, but to take time for God. To put God first in our lives. To make space to draw aside and give God a piece of our time and hear what He has to say into our lives. |
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Higher Love A Faith journey with Jesse Preacher: Georgie Brown, on 08/12/2019, duration: 0:21 Georgie shares her journey of faith over the last 22 months, starting with when her three week old son Jesse is rushed into hospital critically ill. It's often only when our faith is tested that we truly know how strong our faith is. Georgie shares how she learned to find God during these challenging times. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Spiritual Authority Preacher: Dave Mitchell, on 01/12/2019, duration: 0:33 Dave starts by asking us questions about out time together on Sundays. He then goes on to explore how, as people of God, we should model how to handle the Spiritual Authority God gives us, and to challenge secular authority with integrity. |
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Set apart for a purpose Preacher: Richard Penska, on 24/11/2019, duration: 0:34 When King Nebuchadnezzar conquered the land of Israel, he took people captive back to Babylon. Daniel and his three friends were set apart, for possible service within the royal palace. There are things about us which set us apart form people within the world, so we should embrace them, so that God can use us to bring about His glory. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Lest we forget Greater love has no one than this Preacher: Nathan Brown and Rod Whiting, on 10/11/2019, duration: 0:25 On this special Remembrance Sunday, Nathan reads a tribute to all those in the armed forces who gave their lives for our freedom. Rod then shares with us how in the same way, Jesus gave his life in order that we might be set free from the power of Satan. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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The Parable of the Talents Fruitfulness or Faithfulness Preacher: Helen Lee, on 03/11/2019, duration: 0:28 At a time when the world is driven by success, Helen Lee shares from the story of the Parable of the Talents, pointing out that the master was more concerned about the servants' faithfulness than their fruitfulness. Our responsibility is to be faithful to our master. If we are then fruit will follow, but not necessarily when, where or how we expect it. We are not all the same and we should seek God as to what we have to offer and be faithful to how God has made us. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Prayer Circles Preacher: Nicky Summerhill, on 27/10/2019, duration: 0:27 After the church shared a breakfast 'round the table', Nicky shares a few thoughts about the process the Leaders and Trustees are going through, based on Mark Batterson's book 'Draw the Circle - a 40 Day Prayer Challenge'. |
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Who Touched Me? Preacher: Richard Brown, on 20/10/2019, duration: 0:38 As Jesus was travelling to save the life of a twelve-year-old girl, He sensed a 'God-moment'. Someone in the jostling crowd reached out, and touched Him, because they knew it would heal them. There are 'God-moments' happening all around us, all the time. We need to be aware of them, to sense them, to seize those moments, and be prepared to interact with those who need God, and be the touch from God. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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The Aroma of Christ Preacher: Tim Dobson, on 13/10/2019, duration: 0:39 Tim Dobson from Woodlands Church shares with us the importance of being 'The Aroma of Christ' to the world around us. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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JOY Preacher: Helen Gossage, on 06/10/2019, duration: 0:30 Helen explores how we can find supernatural Joy in the midst of our trials. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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The call to courage Preacher: Nicky Summerhill, on 29/09/2019, duration: 0:31 Nicky shares that to effectively share our faith with those we encounter, we need to be couragous in the way we live our lives. |
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Evangelism 2019 Preacher: Dave Summerhill, on 22/09/2019, duration: 0:47 Dave contrasts what we often associate with the word 'Evangelism', and puts it in context with what each of us can do today. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Hope Preacher: Pam Scott Cook, on 15/09/2019, duration: 0:27 Pam Scott-Cook, from Woodlands Church, looks at the scripture in Romans 5. Whilst we all know that have a hope in eternal life with Jesus, what about in the here and now? This scripture teaches us that even in the tough times of life, our faith in Jesus produces perseverance and character which leads to hope for today. |
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Found in the Wilderness Preacher: Melanie Goodway, on 08/09/2019, duration: 0:37 Finding yourself in a Wilderness, a place where you feel alone and desolate, is not an uncommon thing. It can often come after times of great excitement. God made the Wilderness as well as the Garden of Eden. The Wilderness is a journey, not a destination. God is with you as you travel through it; He will not abandon you there. How you react in your wilderness is important. Hold on to God's promises, He is a faithful God. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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What do you see? Go and explore the land I am giving you. Preacher: Richard Brown, on 01/09/2019, duration: 0:36 Richard looks at the story of when the Israelites reached the Promised Land for the first time, when Moses sent twelve spies to explore the land. Why did this generation fail to enter the land? Richard explains that it was because ten of the spies, even though they had been taught the promise, had not caught the promise in the hearts. Consequently all they could see were giants. Joshua and Caleb on the other hand caught the prophetic word in their hearts and were ready to step into everything God had planned for them. What is God saying to us? What do we perceive in our spirits? Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Transition Preacher: John Duce, on 28/08/2019, duration: 0:39 John shares a prophetic word from Joshua ch.3, he feels God has given him for the church. God instructed the Israelites to follow Him (the Ark of the Covenant), as he moved them across the River Jordan. It was a time of Transition for them, into the Promised Land. What is God saying to us? Obedience and Faith is required to see the Supernatural come about. |
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A Determined Spirit Give Up or Get Up Preacher: Richard Brown, on 28/07/2019, duration: 0:37 Have you ever faced a challenge in your life? Ever come against obstacles, either physical or emotional? Ever come to the point where you have done everything humanly possible, and your problem is still unresolved? What do you do? How do you react? We need a Determined Spirit, which will not Give Up, but will Get Up and accept God's word in the situation, things do not have to stay the way they are. God's plan will prevail if we believe it. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Speak Up-Speak Out Preacher: Richard Brown, on 21/07/2019, duration: 0:32 Richard shares the story of Paul's shipwreck on his way to Rome. Paul was a prisoner, yet he found himself in charge. Paul found that his life experiences, and the living word of God within him, enabled him to speak into a desperate situation, and bring about God's solution, saving all those involved. We need to bring this to all the people within our influence - our church outside the four walls. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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You Say - I Believe Seeing ourselves as God sees us Preacher: Richard Brown, on 07/07/2019, duration: 0:40 Richard heard a song on the radio which caught his attention. It talked about the importance of listening to what God says about us, not what we might think about ourselves. This is vital if we are to take church outside the four walls of a building. How can we offer life to a broken world if we continue to believe the lies that Satan says about us? It's time to develop a lifestyle of You Say, I Believe. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Supernatural Breakthrough Preacher: Rob Scott Cook, on 30/06/2019, duration: 0:45 Rob shared some stories of some Supernatural Breakthroughs that he's seen this year, and encourages us to seek God for our Supernatural Breakthroughs. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Spiritual Gifts Preacher: John Duce, on 23/06/2019, duration: 0:37 John shares some scriptures around Spiritual Gifts, and encourages us to be bold, and step out and use them. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Table Life Preacher: Nicky Summerhill, on 16/06/2019, duration: 0:34 Nicky shares some thoughts gleaned from John Mark Comer and others about the importance of sharing Jesus with others, and how Jesus shared with others - around the table. |
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Out of the Ashes, Hope will arise Preacher: Christine Beer, on 09/06/2019, duration: 0:38 Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Obedience Preacher: Alan Sutton, on 02/06/2019, duration: 0:42 |
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Walk on the water and get into the boat Mark 6:45-52 Preacher: Richard Brown, on 26/05/2019, duration: 0:33 Richard looks at the story of when Jesus walks on the water. Rather than consider what most people think about, which is when Peter gets out of the boat to walk on the water too, we consider the importance of getting into the boat with those who are going through a storm. Storms can happen even when we do what's right. In today's story, the disciples followed exactly what Jesus had asked them to do, but found themselves in difficulty. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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God loves everyone (Heroes & Hookers) Preacher: Dave Summerhill, on 19/05/2019, duration: 0:30 |
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Who do you think you are? Preacher: David Redmill, on 12/05/2019, duration: 0:38 David shares with us some thoughts from the life of Jacob, and asks the question which Jacob asks, "What is your name?", how do we see ourselves? What shapes our view? Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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What does the resurrection mean to you? Reflections on the resurrection of Jesus Preacher: Tony Davies, on 28/04/2019, duration: 0:32 Tony Davies from Waterbrook reflects on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He asks the question, what does the resurrection mean to you today? He shares how Jesus rising from the dead should give us confidence that our sin has been dealt with and we are forgiven; because Jesus entrusted himself to his Father, so can we; we will one day rise up with Christ as we identify with his resurrection. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Easter Family Service 2019 Preacher: Dave Summerhill, on 21/04/2019, duration: 0:09 Dave Summerhill shares a thought about the resurrection of Jesus for this year's Easter Family Service. And if you really want to see some fun, then why not also go to YouTube and search for NLC Space Hopper Race!! |
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Keep your 'Whys' strong Preacher: Nicky Summerhill, on 14/04/2019, duration: 0:30 Nicky Summerhill challenges us all to think about 'why' we do what we do. She talks about the danger of mission shift, which can happen when we get so consumed with the what, how and who, but forget why we are doing something. For us, Jesus makes this simple - Love God and Love People. This should be the main motivation for everything we do as a church and as individuals. |
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Esther Part 5 - When we walk with God For such a time as this Preacher: Richard Brown, on 07/04/2019, duration: 0:35 Today Richard brings the story of Esther to a conclusion. Now that Haman's plot is uncovered there seems no hope for him. However, are things much better for the Jews as Xerxes command had been signed with his signet ring and was now irrevocable? Richard explains how by walking with God, Esther and Mordecai come up with a plan that both maintains honour for the king but allows the Jews to protect themselves. As for Haman, there was no mercy for him. However, this is not the case for us. When we come before the King, we always find mercy. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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The Journey of Faith with God's Glory Seeing, Turning, and Transformation Preacher: Tony Martin, on 31/03/2019, duration: 0:42 Tony introduces King Uzziah from 2 Chronicles, then shares something of Isaiah's revelation of God, and the effect it had on him. We all have some revelation on our Journey into Faith in God. For some it's specific, for others a slow realisation, but what affects does it have on our lives? |
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5 Heavenly Crowns Preacher: Rod Whiting, on 24/03/2019, duration: 0:33 Rod takes us through some scripture to highlight five different Heavenly Crowns which are mentioned. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Esther Part 4 - The Step of Faith For such a time as this Preacher: Richard Brown, on 17/03/2019, duration: 0:33 So far in this story, everything has been happening around Esther. Now we come to the point in the story where Esther must take her step of faith and go before the king. However, she does not need to fear because God is working in the background to protect her and to make her plans succeed. In fact, God has been working on Esther's story right from the beginning. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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The Book of Henry It's a dogs life Preacher: Dave Summerhill, on 10/03/2019, duration: 0:34 Dave shares some thoughts about his relationship with his puppy, and our relationship with God. |
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Inspired Being filled with the Spirit of God Preacher: Simon Williams, on 03/03/2019, duration: 0:30 Simon shares with us some thoughts about this word Inspired. Its about God breathing His life into us. God is interested in Every aspect of our lives, not just our spiritual lives. he desires to breathe on us, to Inspire us by the Holy Spirit in every area of our lives. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Esther Part 3 - Who knows if perhaps... For such a time as this Preacher: Richard Brown, on 24/02/2019, duration: 0:37 Today Richard introduces the villain in the story of Esther. Haman reacts to the fact that Mordecai refuses to bow down to him, and as a result sets in motion a plan to annihilate the entire Jewish nation. However, even though circumstances and events seem to be getting out of control for the Jews, Mordecai challenges Esther to go and plead to King Xerxes, saying that 'perhaps she has been born for such a moment as this'. Realising the importance of becoming a rescuer for her nation, she is now ready to step into God's story set out for her and the Jewish nation. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Hiding or Hidden Preacher: Richard Penska, on 17/02/2019, duration: 0:29 Richard shares some thoughts about characters from the Bible who have felt they needed to hide, and God's reaction to that. He also asks whether Jesus is hidden in us, or are we hidden in Jesus. When people meet us, do they see US (with a hint of Jesus) or do they see Jesus portrayed through us. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Seek & Set Preacher: Nicky Summerhill, on 10/02/2019, duration: 0:38 Nicky share some things God has been speaking to her about this year, from Matthew 6, Seeking First God's Kingdom, and Colossians 3, Setting our Eyes on Jesus. |
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Esther Part 2 - The Beauty Contest For such a time as this Preacher: Richard Brown, on 03/02/2019, duration: 0:37 Richard continues with the story of Esther, today looking more closely at three of the main characters: Xerxes, Esther and Mordecai. There is much we can learn from the way king Xerxes behaves in dealing with his so called irrevocable law, observing how Esther handled herself in the harem of king Xerxes, and how Mordecai invested the earlier years of his life helping Esther to become the woman of good character that she was. In this part of the story God is still putting things in place ready for what will ultimately become the rescue of his people. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Esther Part 1 - Setting the Scene For such as time as this Preacher: Richard Brown, on 13/01/2019, duration: 0:34 Richard starts a series on the book of Esther opening with the nation of Israel exiled in Persia. It is important to note that this whole story takes place away from the land of Israel and there is no mention of God from beginning to end. However, God is very much in control in the background, and with one decisive action of Queen Vashti not to parade herself in front of King Xerxes drunken guests, the story begins. Richard encourages us all to step into God's story, not in church, but into life and circumstances all around us in this godless world. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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God wants a Revolution, not a Resolution Preacher: Dave Summerhill, on 06/01/2019, duration: 0:41 Are you going to be a part of the Revolution? |
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Choose Wisely Preacher: Christine Beer, on 16/12/2018, duration: 0:32 Christine looks at the consequences of some of the choices we make. Some choices lead to Life, others lead to death. Some of the most important choices should be so simple to make, yet can be some of the hardest, and require us to seek out a different path to that many of those around us are taking. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Having an Eternal Perspective Preacher: Rod Whiting, on 09/12/2018, duration: 0:28 Rod shares some thoughts which pull together a number of things God has shared with us all recently, which highlights the importance of looking beyond our circumstances (good or bad), and keeping our Faith firmly rooted in God. |
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Four songs from Luke's Gospel Preacher: Dave Mitchell, on 02/12/2018, duration: 0:47 Dave Mitchell, senior pastor of Woodlands Church, shares on Advent Sunday, four songs from the gospel of Luke: Mary, Zechariah, the angels and Simeon. He explains from these songs how today we too need to believe in how the love of God can change our world. However, before this, Dave also shares prophetic insights for New Life Church that he picked up during the time of worship. |
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Gideon - Mighty Hero Overcoming your fears – Pray as you Go Preacher: Richard Brown, on 25/11/2018, duration: 0:36 Today Richard explores how Gideon has to overcome his fears when God calls him to GO and rescue his people from the Midianites. We discover how Gideon never fully overcomes his fears, even after miracles are performed in front of his very own eyes. Nevertheless, in his vulnerable state he still goes to the front line of the battle where he listens as God had instructed him to do. God understands our fears but he wants us to learn to Pray as You Go. If we wait until we think we are ready, we probably will never go. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Seize the Day and Drink the Champagne Life Lessons from Esther Brown Preacher: Nicky Summerhill, on 18/11/2018, duration: 0:34 Nicky shares a few things God has been speaking to her about over the summer. |
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100 Years, 40 million reasons Preacher: Dave Summerhill, on 11/11/2018, duration: 0:15 Dave shares some thoughts on Remembrance Sunday |
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You must be born again Preacher: Richard Brown, on 04/11/2018, duration: 0:13 After the dedication of Jesse and Louie, Richard explains that in the same way that these two baby boys have been born from their mother’s wombs into this world that surrounded them, we too need to be born again in order for us to fully experience the Kingdom of God which, though we cannot see through our natural eyes, is all around us. |
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This is for everyone Preacher: Luke Goodway, on 21/10/2018, duration: 0:47 Luke Goodway, who leads Cheltenham Elim Church, looks at Acts 20v17-28. Every believer needs to share their faith and shepherd people towards Christ. This is not the work of just those who are called to full time church leadership, it is the responsibility of us all. |
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Where is your security Preacher: Sue Hall, on 14/10/2018, duration: 0:38 Sue looks at different areas where we might find our security. We live from acceptance, not for acceptance. |
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Speaking to the Storm Preacher: Nicky Summerhill, on 30/09/2018, duration: 0:35 Nicky Summerhill talks about how to find our faith filled voices and deal with the storms in our lives. Learning from the reaction of the disciples as seen in Mark 4 we are encouraged and challenged to be intentional about how we face up to the storms of life that will come to disrupt, destroy and deceive. |
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Learning to rest Preacher: Dave Summerhill, on 23/09/2018, duration: 0:32 Dave shares a little about Sabbath rest, Sabbath was made for Man, not man foe the Sabbath. If we learn how to enjoy Rest, then we will enjoy the rest of our lives. |
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Get a Grip Preacher: Christine Beer, on 16/09/2018, duration: 0:35 Christine exalts us to get a strong grip on the Word of God, more than just hear it. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Committed to Jesus Preacher: Pam Scott Cook, on 09/09/2018, duration: 0:26 Today Pam Scott-Cook shares from the story where Mary anoints the feet of Jesus. Pam explains how Mary’s love was sacrificial, selfless and significant. |
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Step up and Step out David and the 5 smooth stones Preacher: Richard Brown, on 02/09/2018, duration: 0:34 Richard starts the new autumn season with a challenge for us to step from one season into the next. Drawing from the story of David and Goliath, Richard encourages us to use the ordinary things that God has placed in our lives to confront and bring down our giants that stand in our way, so that we can take hold of the extraordinary purposes that he has planned for each one of us. We don't need to be extraordinary people; simply ordinary people in the hands of an extraordinary God. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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The old has gone, the new has begun Preacher: Rev. Charles Sugden, on 22/07/2018, duration: 0:33 Today Rev. Charles Sugden from St. John's Frenchay and Holy Trinity Stapleton shares God's word with us from 2 Corinthians 5 and explains the importance of our lives being continually reconciled to God. |
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Ruth Part 5 - Overcoming setbacks The life of the godly is not a straight line Preacher: Richard Brown, on 15/07/2018, duration: 0:33 Today Richard completes his series on the book of Ruth. This story is all about how we find God in life's setbacks and how God has a much bigger plan than the particular challenges we might be facing in our lives. Our lives are connected with others and in the case of the story of Ruth, she turns out to be the great grandmother of King David, part of the line of Jesus. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Head, Heart, Hands Discipleship Preacher: Rod Whiting, on 08/07/2018, duration: 0:32 |
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Who dressed you? Preacher: Richard Penska, on 01/07/2018, duration: 0:31 Richard looks at some scriptures about clothes, and poses the question 'Who clothed you?'. We are all clothed with robes of Righteousness. What does that mean, and what is the impact of that in our lives? |
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Changing your Prayer Life Preacher: Rob Scott Cook, on 24/06/2018, duration: 0:41 Rob shares some practical thoughts based on scripture about things he has done, which have had a huge impact on his Prayer Life. |
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My Testimony - So Far Preacher: Sally Wilson, on 17/06/2018, duration: 0:27 Sally has been a Christian for 50 years, and tells us about six strategies she has found helpful for coping with the ups and downs of life. |
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So Will I Preacher: Ian Purnell, on 10/06/2018, duration: 0:42 Ian reflects on the Hillsong 'So Will I' song which has some very powerful words. |
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Live a life Worthy of Your Calling Preacher: Tony Martin, on 03/06/2018, duration: 0:34 Tony Martin, from Grace Church in Glastonbury, shares about being worthy of the call for which God has called us. He talks about how we are all letter that people read, and that we are to be lights shining brightly for all to see. We are also God's good seed so that we can feed those around us with God's love. |
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Ruth Part 4 - The Beauty of Hope Strategic Righteousness Preacher: Richard Brown, on 27/05/2018, duration: 0:37 The story of Ruth reaches a climax as she goes out into the field at night to meet her lover. Richard explains how hope causes all three main characters to take initiatives and move their lives forward, but also points out that everything they did was righteous. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Compassion Preacher: Adrian Coombs, on 20/05/2018, duration: 0:30 Adrian shares his heart of compassion for the less fortunate, with a word from the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. |
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Breakthrough and Breakout Preacher: Mark Rich, on 13/05/2018, duration: 0:47 Mark Rich speaks prophetically to the church saying that it's time to breakthrough and breakout, drawing from King David's experience of when he sought God as to when to go to battle. |
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The Kingdom of God is Action What are You going to do to make it happen? Preacher: Alan Sutton, on 29/04/2018, duration: 0:52 Alan Sutton from New Life Church Dunstable shares about the importance of turning our faith into action, modelling our lives on Jesus who all the time demonstrated the kingdom of God in very practical ways. |
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Rocking the boat being Intentional about what you see Preacher: Dave Summerhill, on 22/04/2018, duration: 0:44 Dave shares some stories about times when he has 'rocked the boat', and encourages us to be intentional in being Jesus to the people we meet. |
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Ron Brown's Testimony Preacher: Ron Brown, on 15/04/2018, duration: 0:44 Ron Brown, Richard's dad, is 87 years old in June and has been walking with God all his life. Today Ron shares his testimony of how he became a Christian and how God has been faithful through the years. He starts with a straight down the line gospel message. |
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It's all about the Brief Preacher: Nicky Summerhill, on 08/04/2018, duration: 0:42 Nicky shares some things that are on her heart |
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Ruth Part 3 - It just so Happened Divine Coincidences Preacher: Richard Brown, on 25/03/2018, duration: 0:40 Should Christians believe in coincidences? In this third part of the story of Ruth, Richard explores how Ruth just happened to be working in the field belonging to Boaz and explains how events that might seem like coincidence to others are actually by God's design - Divine Coincidence. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Philippians 3: 10-14 Take hold of that for which Christ took hold of you Preacher: Ken Wilson, on 11/03/2018, duration: 0:34 Ken Wilson shares his heart from Philippians 3 and highlights four things that get in the way of us taking hold of everything for which Christ took hold of us. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Stability Preacher: Simon Williams, on 25/02/2018, duration: 0:42 Simon Williams (from the church in Weston-super-Mare) shares a photograph he took, and from Psalm 62 about being stable in God. |
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Ruth Part 2 - The Journey Home Responding to the call Preacher: Richard Brown, on 11/02/2018, duration: 0:32 Richard continues his series on the book of Ruth. Naomi hears that the famine is over in Judah. She decides to Return Home. Her daughters-in-law Orpah and Ruth must decide what they will do. Orpah Stays Home in Moab, but Ruth Moves Home to Judah. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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It's a Vine, Vine Life John 15 - Living in the Vine Preacher: Paul Tiley, on 04/02/2018, duration: 0:42 Paul shares from John 15, about the importance of living in the Vine. He shows how the original Greek text helps us to understand what was intended, with reference to 1st century vineyards. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Ruth Part 1: Called to be Sojourners Where is 'Home'? Preacher: Richard Brown, on 28/01/2018, duration: 0:37 Richard begins a series on the book of Ruth. We start by looking at how Elimelech, Naomi and their two sons move from Judah to Moab because of a famine. We see that what should have been a temporary trip to find food, became a more permanent move with some pretty drastic consequences. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Distractions Preacher: Richard Brown, on 21/01/2018, duration: 0:32 Richard shares from the story of Mary & Martha, and asks what distracts us form being close to Jesus. |
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What's your excuse Preacher: Sam Johnson, on 14/01/2018, duration: 0:50 Sam & Nia Johnson join us from Cynon Valley Church. Sam shares from Jeremiah how all of us find reasons or excuses not to do the things that God has asked us to do. However, it is not about what we can do, it is always about what God will do when we stand up and allow Him. |
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What are you Taking Over in the Crossover Reflection on a New Year Preacher: Nicky Summerhill, on 07/01/2018, duration: 0:34 At our first meeting of 2018, Nicky takes time to share some thoughts on a year gone, and a new year beginning. Suggesting that some things are best left behind, while other things are worthy of carrying forward into the New Year. |
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Belong, Believe, Become The Jesus model of Evangelism Preacher: Dave Summerhill, on 10/12/2017, duration: 0:22 Dave shares with us a model of Evangelism which Jesus used, which runs counter to the normal Christian Church model we are used to. |
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Now & Not Yet Preacher: Dave Mitchell, on 03/12/2017, duration: 0:42 Dave Mitchell from Woodlands Church, shares from Romans about the Now and Not Yet. This is the recognition that in Christ we have had our sins forgiven, we have started a life walking with God and have a wonderful inheritance ahead of us. However, at the same time, the consquences of sin and a fallen world still surrounds us and affects us. How do we bring some of the Not Yet, into the Now? |
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Content, Whatever the circumstances Preacher: Nicky Summerhill, on 26/11/2017, duration: 0:32 |
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It's time to Move Be prepared to challenge what we've always done. Preacher: Richard Penska, on 19/11/2017, duration: 0:43 This week Richard shares his thoughts and impressions of how as a church we respond to challenge. This is important if we're going to keep moving. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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The Victorious Cross Preacher: Rev David Powe, on 12/11/2017, duration: 0:23 On this Remembrance Sunday, David contrasts the Victoria Cross medal awarded to a few for extreme acts of valour; with the Victorious Cross which Jesus makes available to all through His freely given, ultimate sacrifice. |
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What's God's Plan for my Life? Receiving and Giving God's Love Preacher: Rod Whiting, on 29/10/2017, duration: 0:40 Rod shares with us God's Eternal plan for our lives: That we might Receive His Love, and Share it with others. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Rest My 'One Word' testimony Preacher: Helen Gossage, on 22/10/2017, duration: 0:43 Helen shares how her 'One Word' for 2017 has impacted her life, and how that word has transformed into a word for the church. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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What's that to do with me? Turning water into wine Preacher: Richard Brown, on 15/10/2017, duration: 0:36 Richard shares from the story of Jesus' first miracle when he turns water into wine. We look at how Jesus, the Saviour of the World, got involved in someone else's crisis and we are encouraged to ask God daily if situations we find ourselves in are opportunities for us to get involved in the lives of ordinary people. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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From Confusion to Confidence A prophetic word from Habakkuk Preacher: Mark Rich, on 08/10/2017, duration: 0:38 Mark Rich shares several prophetic words that have been spoken over the UK in recent years and compares these with the prophesy in Habakkuk where God turns his confusion into confidence for his people. |
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It's time to get out of the Box Preacher: Sue Hall, on 01/10/2017, duration: 0:39 Sue encourages us to break free of the 'boxes' and limitations we put around our lives and move into the life God has called each one of us to live. Drawing on the life of David including his encounter with Goliath and also personal testimony Sue explores what can limit us and how we can break free into the fullness of God’s calling. |
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Psalm 18 Four reasons why David loved God Preacher: Pam Scott-Cook, on 24/09/2017, duration: 0:35 Pam shares with us from Psalm 18, four reasons why David loved God. |
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Resting in the presence of God Preacher: Becci Williams, on 10/09/2017, duration: 0:40 Becci shares with us the importance of Resting in God. We all live such busy lives that often God is amongst the first things to be pushed out of the way, where as, if we work with God's agenda, we will achieve all that is necessary. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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We all need a cave Finding a place to hear the 'Still Small Voice'. Preacher: Richard Brown, on 03/09/2017, duration: 0:34 Richard shares from the story of Elijah, how we all need to find that place where we can be alone and quiet before God, to rant and rave, yet be quiet and hear the 'Still Small Voice'. A place to put everything into His perspective. A place to find Purpose and Strength for our daily lives. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Who Wants To Go On An Adventure? If you want to walk on the water, you have to get out of the boat Preacher: Dave Summerhill, on 27/08/2017, duration: 0:32 Dave encourages us all to rise to the challenge of taking an Adventure with Christ. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Share My Yoke Preacher: Christine Beer, on 20/08/2017, duration: 0:35 Christine explores in Matthew 11:28-29, where Jesus tells us to share His yoke. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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They think It's all over; it's not yet Abraham Part 9 - Running to the start Preacher: Richard Brown, on 23/07/2017, duration: 0:36 Today Richard wraps up the series of Abraham. In this finale you would be right in thinking it's almost the end, it's all over. However, after walking with God for around 35 years and enjoying the fulfulment of the birth of his promised son Isaac, God now presents Abraham with his greatest test of faith ever. We learn that Abraham was still listening as God reveals to him the greatest story ever to be told. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Arabian Days Letting God be God Preacher: Ian Purnell, on 09/07/2017, duration: 0:49 Ian tells us his testimony of just how God has blessed him, and some of the many things God has shown him over recent months. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Our Great High Priest from Hebrews Preacher: Tony Davis, on 02/07/2017, duration: 0:47 Lead Pastor of Waterbrook Church, Tony Davies, walks us through the book of Hebrews and presents to us Jesus, our Great High Priest. We see how Jesus was made perfect through suffering and temptation and is able now to intercede for us all because he understands everything we go through in our humanity. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Five reasons you can't access the Presence of God And how to fix it Preacher: Nicky Summerhill, on 25/06/2017, duration: 0:27 Today Nicky encourages us to continue to press into spending time with God and explores things that often get in the way of us doing this. Taken from a blog that she's been reading about how to organise ourselves, Nicky relates this to how we need to make time for God and take the clutter out of our lives. |
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Selah Preacher: Christine Beer, on 18/06/2017, duration: 0:21 Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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You are my son, in whom I'm well pleased Preacher: Luke Goodway, on 11/06/2017, duration: 0:48 When we hand everything over to God, it allows Him to begin to outwork His true purposes in our lives. Luke Goodway who leads Cynon Valley Elim Church walks us through three successive events in the early ministry of Jesus and shows how this important principle works out in practice, including much personal testimony |
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Confidence Preacher: Rob Scott-Cook, on 21/05/2017, duration: 0:40 Rob shares six scriptures about Confidence Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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What's my Calling Preacher: Dave Summerhill, on 14/05/2017, duration: 0:34 God has called us all to be like Jesus. To be obedient to the Father in all situations, even when it is uncomfortable. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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The Soundtrack of my life Preacher: Christine Beer, on 07/05/2017, duration: 0:38 Christine shares with us the lyrics of some songs which have been influential in her life, and some of the lessons which God has taught her through them Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Tear Down the Walls What keeps us from doing God's will? Preacher: David Redmill, on 30/04/2017, duration: 0:33 David investigates the various types of walls which prevent us doing God's will in our lives. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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From my concerns to His Abraham Part 8 - Interceding for the Lost Preacher: Richard Brown, on 23/04/2017, duration: 0:33 Richard continues the journey of Abraham and today explores Genesis 18 where the chapter begins with God reaffirming his promise of a son to Sarah, but ends with the dialogue between Abraham and God about the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Often we don't spend enough time with God to actually hear what's on His heart. Once we feel we have received answers regarding our concerns we get back into our busy lives. In this story Abraham tarries with God who then opens up His heart about His love for the lost. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Easter Sunday Thoughts & a testimony Preacher: Richard Penska & Nicky Purnell, on 16/04/2017, duration: 0:16 Richard shares some thoughts about Jesus' resurrection, and Nicky shares her testimony. |
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Salt, Light & Yeast Matthew 5 Preacher: Keith Brockbank, on 02/04/2017, duration: 0:26 Keith Brockbank from Living Word Community Church Basildon, shares from Matthew 5, that in ALL we do, not just on Sundays, we should BE Salt, Light & Yeast in our world. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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When all else fails Abraham Part 7 - I am El Shaddai, God Almighty Preacher: Richard Brown, on 26/03/2017, duration: 0:38 In the continuing story of Abraham we reach the crucial point when after having taken matters into his own hands and produced Ishmael, 13 years later and after a period of spiritual silence, God shows up again and introduces Himself as El Shaddai, God Almighty. Where we can't, El Shaddai can. It's the moment when God says step aside and watch me do the impossible. In this same part of the story we see how God confirms his covenant to Abraham and how all that is required in return is to walk before Him and be blameless. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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The Much More Gospel Are you a Blueberry or a Muffin Preacher: Tony Martin, on 19/03/2017, duration: 0:40 Tony shares from Romans 5 about five different areas where there is Much More in God. |
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Authenticity Is it for real? Preacher: Dave Summerhill, on 12/03/2017, duration: 0:41 People are looking for reality. When they look at us, at the Church, what do they see? It's not about Image, it's about Substance. We need to be Compassionate, Sacrificial and Authentic. |
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How's Your Eyesight? Preacher: Christine Beer, on 05/03/2017, duration: 0:32 Christine Beer shares with us her "One Word" for the year - PERCEPTION. Drawing from the story of Elisha and his servant, and also the story of Peter when he declares Jesus as the Christ, Christine encourages us to see through spiritual eyes not just physical eyes. If we learn to see life situations from God's perspective we become strong ourselves and are more able to help those that God brings us into contact with. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Spiritual Dashboards Preacher: Richard Penska, on 26/02/2017, duration: 0:45 Today Richard Penska shares his spiritual insights from owning a fitbit. He benefits from setting himself daily goals, e.g. number of steps, amount of calories burned etc. Do we follow a similar "daily" approach to our spiritual lives? Richard encourages us to ask daily, what have I done for the God's Kingdom? What acts of mercy have I shown? What provision have I trusted God for today? I what way have I obeyed God today? This is our spiritual dashboard. |
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Get up, it's your responsibility Preacher: Nicky Summerhill, on 19/02/2017, duration: 0:35 Nicky Summerhill shares more about her journey of exploring her One Word for the year. God spoke to Nicky at the beginning of the year about being brave and courageous, and explains now how she has moved forward from hearing the word to putting it into practice. Based on the scripture in Ezra 10:4 Nicky points out that the word is in our hands and it's our responsibility to move it forward. She also reminds us that we don't have to do this on our own. |
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Hospitality Preacher: Rick Miller, on 12/02/2017, duration: 0:43 Today Rick Miller who is pastor of Swansea Community Church brings a fresh look at the area of hospitality. Rather than just thinking about it as inviting people into your home for a meal, Rick challenges us to think about how much we invite people into our lives. |
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Taking matters into your own hands Abraham Part 6 - A Helping Hand Preacher: Richard Brown, on 29/01/2017, duration: 0:32 Richard continues his series looking at the life of Abraham. God had promised Abraham a son. Both he and Sarah, his wife, were getting old. It was beginning to look as if it wasn't going to happen naturally, so Sarah came up with a plan to help God's word come to pass. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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God, Creator and Re-Creator God of the Second Chance Preacher: Simon Williams, on 22/01/2017, duration: 0:32 Simon visits us from Woodspring in Weston. He takes examples from his hobby of wood turning, and shows how God can use very imperfect material to create some very beautiful things. |
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Standing in the Gap Preacher: Dave Summerhill, on 15/01/2017, duration: 0:26 Dave highlights three ways we can be Jesus to people and stand in the gap, when their lives are falling apart. |
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A Time to Believe Abraham Part 5 - What's the point of this when I don't have that? Preacher: Richard Brown, on 08/01/2017, duration: 0:33 At the start of 2017 Pastor Richard encourages us to believe. In this next story of Abraham, even though God had richly blessed him, he struggled in his faith because he still didn't have a son. However, God cut a covenant with him and brought Abraham to a place where he really believed, i.e. it moved from his head to his heart. Whatever you might be reaching to God for at the moment, believe in God's faithfulness, and if vultures come to try and steal away the covenant, then chase them away. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Going Deeper Seeking more of God Preacher: Nicky Summerhill, on 11/12/2016, duration: 0:18 Having been to the place of 'dipping our toes in' to the things of God, Nicky encourages us to go deeper. |
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Coming to the rescue Abraham 4 - Called to be a Rescuer Preacher: Richard Brown, on 04/12/2016, duration: 0:37 Today Pastor Richard explores the first recorded battle in the Bible. In particular we see three rescuers, one of Lot's men, Abraham and Melchizedek. All three play a role in the rescue, and this is how we should be towards those who are held captive by the world. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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God's Christmas Presence Dave Summerhill Preacher: Dave Summerhill, on 27/11/2016, duration: 0:33 Dave shares the importance of seeking God's presence this Christmas, as we begin to be consumed by the Christmas presents. |
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The shock of your life.....are you ready? What will eternity look like for you Preacher: Christine Beer, on 20/11/2016, duration: 0:35 Christine draws from a fictional book about entering Heaven to challenge us about the sort of life we lead, and our relationship with God. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Eeny, Meeny, Miney, Mo Abraham Part 3 - Facing Life Choices Preacher: Richard Brown, on 13/11/2016, duration: 0:43 Today Pastor Richard continues the story of Abraham where he and Lot decide to separate due to the land not being able to support them all. What is interesting in this story is the stark difference between the way Lot makes his choice and Abraham's trust in God. Lot looks with his eyes and chooses what satisfies his flesh. Abraham places his life in the hands of God and in turn God reaffirms his promises over his life. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Africa trip report - October 2016 Preacher: NLCB leaders, on 06/11/2016, duration: 0:33 This is a full report of our recent trip to Zambia for the Cave Gathering conference. Richard, Dave, Nicky and Pete travelled together to Lusaka and then on to Solwezi to speak at the conference and visit the Beacon of Hope School. There are four talks in this podcast, but this should be listened to in conjunction with the videos and photos which can be found here on the New Life Church website. |
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What is Your name Preacher: Samantha Goodway, on 30/10/2016, duration: 0:43 Samantha Goodway from Cynon Valley Church in South Wales, challenges us to examine who we are in God, what gifts and abilities has He given us to make us unique in the way we can serve Him. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Promotion and Demotion Preacher: Christine Beer, on 23/10/2016, duration: 0:36 After a reorganization at work, Christine looks at what Promotion and Demotion in Gods Kingdom looks like Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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When the going gets tough Abraham Part 2 - I'll do it my way Preacher: Richard Brown, on 16/10/2016, duration: 0:31 Abram and his wife Sarai are hit by famine, instead of turning to God, they go to Egypt. There Abram tries to pass Sarai his wife off as his sister, to save his life, only to be found out. Yet despite all this, God still shows up on Abram's side. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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The Morecambe Principle All the wrong people in all the right places Preacher: Dave Summerhill, on 09/10/2016, duration: 0:36 Dave shares how God seldom chooses to do things the way we would. He seldom chooses the people we would chose. God is much more interested in the heart than he is with the outward show. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Intimacy with God How deep is your love? Preacher: Pam Scott-Cook, on 02/10/2016, duration: 0:36 Pam Scott-Cook from Woodlands Church shares from the Song of Songs. She looks at desire, hindrances and the reality of an intimate relationship with God. |
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Reckless Obedience - well almost Abraham Part 1 - The Call Preacher: Richard Brown, on 25/09/2016, duration: 0:33 This is the start of a new series looking into the story of Abraham. Today Pastor Richard looks at the call of Abraham and his response to God's command to leave his home and family. Abraham obeyed but not completely - he took some of his family with him. This is just like us; we want to obey but we can't completely let go. We learn from this that faith grows by taking small steps of obedience, even if those steps are not perfect. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Hope - the Anchor for the Soul Preacher: Nicky Summerhill, on 18/09/2016, duration: 0:26 Nicky compares the world's view of hope with the Christian view of hope, the key difference being that our hope is founded on the character of God and his Word. We can be certain that what God says is true no matter how our circumstances might want to persuade us otherwise. Nicky draws from the life of Abraham who is one of our greatest examples of someone who placed his hope in God. |
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Discipleship testimony How Nicky came to faith Preacher: Helen & Nicky, on 11/09/2016, duration: 0:29 Helen and Nicky share some testimony about the events which lead up to Nicky coming to faith, and what God is saying about us all being willing to intentionally share our faith and 'Go make Disciples'. |
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Cast your bread upon the waters A Holy reckless people Preacher: Richard Brown, on 04/09/2016, duration: 0:39 Pastor Richard starts the new season after the summer break by sharing his heart from a well know scripture in Ecclesiastes 11 - Cast your bread upon the waters. Richard explains how this scripture hints at a kind of holy recklessness in the way we should give our time and resources to serving God and compares this with previous words over the church where we take just 6 steps and then worship God. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Could've, Should've. Would've Preacher: Christine Beer, on 21/08/2016, duration: 0:39 Christine uses the encounter between God and Moses at the burning bush, to challenge us to face our excuses, and do the things God asks us to do. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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God loves us despite our big 'but' – Part 4 I refuse to feel what God feels Preacher: Richard Brown, on 24/07/2016, duration: 0:36 Today Pastor Richard concludes the series: God loves us despite our big 'buts'. Originally in 3 parts, this 4th and final part looks at the story of Moses and how because of fear he tries his hardest to resist what God is asking him to do. After wrestling with God Aaron his brother comes alongside him. From time to time we need a 'brother' to come alongside us to help us overcome our fears and it's also how we help others with their big 'buts'. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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You unravel me with a melody, You surround me with a song God sings over us Preacher: Nicky Summerhill, on 10/07/2016, duration: 0:16 Nicky shares a testimony of how she feels God has been singing different songs over her life at different times, and asks what songs God is singing over our lives at this point. |
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God loves us despite our big ‘but’ – Part 3 I no longer feel what God feels Preacher: Richard Brown, on 26/06/2016, duration: 0:31 In the final part of this 3 part series, Pastor Richard looks at the Ephesian Church in Revelation, where God says: ‘but you have lost your first love’. Richard explains how easy it is to find ourselves simply going through the motions, forgetting the true purpose of why we exist as a church. He also challenges us not to judge other churches who express their worship in different ways, but rather find ways of working together to express God’s love for the world. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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God loves us despite our big 'but' – Part 2 I feel what God feels Preacher: Richard Brown, on 19/06/2016, duration: 0:35 This is the second part in which Pastor Richard talks about the 'buts' of life. This time we explore the story of the Rich Young Ruler. Again, everything with this young man seemed all good, apart from one thing, his riches – that was his 'but'. Interestingly even though the young ruler obeyed all of the commandments, he felt he needed to ask Jesus what else he lacked. Why did he ask this? It is because by the Holy Spirit he was feeling what God was feeling about his 'but', i.e. the riches in his life had taken priority over following Jesus. Even so, Jesus had genuine love for him. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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God loves us despite our big 'but' – Part 1 God feels what we feel Preacher: Richard Brown, on 12/06/2016, duration: 0:37 Today Pastor Richard starts the first of a 3 part series centred around big 'buts'. Whilst the title might be a bit humorous or tongue in cheek, it's actually a very important message. Our lives are often full of good things, apart from one thing we would love to change. Perhaps a habit, or maybe a past hurt. Everything is great, but... In this first of 3 messages, Richard explores the story of Naaman - everything was great ...but he had leprosy. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Coming into the fullness of your calling Hey Saul, where you at? Preacher: Samuel Brown, on 05/06/2016, duration: 0:26 Samuel compares and contrasts Saul and David, and their calling by God, and their reaction to it. |
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Stairway to Paradise How are you building? Preacher: Christine Beer, on 22/05/2016, duration: 0:32 Christine compares two scriptures from Genesis which speak of a stairway to Heaven, and asks how we are building our relationship with God. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Values to Outwork the Vision Preacher: Nicky Summerhill, on 15/05/2016, duration: 0:41 Nicky shares some insight she has learned through her work, which has lead her to suggest some Values we might need to Outwork our Vision as a church. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Faith in the Storm Matthew 14 v22-33 Preacher: Rob Scott-Cook, on 08/05/2016, duration: 0:49 Today we are visited by Rob Scott-Cook who leads the Woodlands group of churches. Rob brings to life a story we're probably all well familiar with, when Jesus walks on the water. It's an encouragement to all who face the storms of life to hold on to their faith. |
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The Meditation of my Heart Be pleasing to God Preacher: Helen Gossage, on 01/05/2016, duration: 0:38 Helen encourages us to look at the things we say, and the things we think about, and ensure that they are pleasing to God. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Welcoming Church Adding strangers to the church Preacher: Richard Penska, on 24/04/2016, duration: 0:37 Richard draws from four separate occasions where God was speaking to him, and offers some practical thoughts around the dilemma of accepting into church those with views and lifestyles which don't sit comfortably with our own views and beliefs. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Baptism service Sue, Sally & Beccie's baptisms Preacher: Richard + Sue, Sally & Beccie, on 17/04/2016, duration: 0:53 Firstly Pastor Richard explains about baptism, then Sally, Sue & Beccie give their testimonies, then we cross to the pool as the baptisms take place. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Jesus Wept What moved Jesus to tears? Preacher: Dave Summerhill, on 10/04/2016, duration: 0:30 Dave Summerhill looks at this short verse of scripture and tries to understand what it was that moved Jesus to tears. |
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All you need is Love Preacher: Luke Goodway, on 03/04/2016, duration: 0:46 This week Luke Goodway who pastors Elim's Cynod Valley Church in South Wales shares about love in action. We love because God first loved us. That's how it works; our love is borne from His love towards us. So in the same way as we have received God's love, we now need to love others with the love of Jesus so that they too will love God. |
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Three men on a cross An Easter Message - its’ all about the cross Preacher: Richard Brown, on 27/03/2016, duration: 0:28 On Easter Sunday Pastor Richard looks in more detail at the three men who were crucified nearly 2000 years ago. Two criminals hung there either side of Jesus, each responding to him in radically different ways. One scoffed and demanded proof that Jesus was the Messiah, the other was humble and ask Jesus to remember him. Only one of these criminals received mercy from God; it was all in the response then, and it is all in the response now. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Break up your fallow ground Need a spiritual health check? But I’m OK Preacher: Richard Brown, on 20/03/2016, duration: 0:43 Today Pastor Richard explores the scripture in Hosea 10:12 where God tells the Israel to break up their fallow ground. Sometimes we don’t realise that there are areas in our lives that have become fallow. Richard parallels this with his recent experience of needing physiotherapy to resolve a shoulder injury. It was during this time that he learned that his muscles had become very stiff and needed exercise – he thought he was fit. Often when we think we’re doing OK, the Holy Spirit points to areas in our lives that need some work. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Not by might, nor by power but by my Spirit says the Lord What do you see? Preacher: Tony Martin, on 13/03/2016, duration: 0:39 Today Pastor Tony Martin from Grace Church Glastonbury shares from Zechariah 4. He explains that if God is in the house then we should be able to see the effects of his presence. Sometimes God has to wake us up first though in order for us to see the details of his wonderful work. And we must remember, what we see is not as a result of human effort, but of the Holy Spirit. |
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Spiritual Vision Five steps to seeing God through spiritual eyes Preacher: David Redmill, on 06/03/2016, duration: 0:25 Today David Redmill talks about spiritual vision, drawing from his own experience of working with vision scientists. David draws out five key points to explain how to see God and his will for our lives more effectively. To fully appreciate this message, it is recommended to view the slides and video whilst listening. These can be found at http://newlifechurchbristol.org. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Doing the work of God What's you role Preacher: Dave Summerhill, on 21/02/2016, duration: 0:41 Dave uses a passage from Nehemiah 3 to show how everybody was involved in building the walls of Jerusalem. There is plenty to do, and God can use you too, but only when you start moving. |
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Confess with your mouth, believe with your heart Romans 10:1-13 Preacher: Reverend Charles Sugden , on 14/02/2016, duration: 0:40 Today Reverend Charles Sugden from Frenchay Parish Church shares the gospel message from Romans 10. We often complicate the gospel with so many thoughts and questions, but really it comes down to two things: confessing Jesus as Lord, and believing in your heart God raised him from the dead and that is how we are made right with Him. As part of this message, Charles shares his own testimony of how he was born again. |
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Enquiring of the Lord Discerning the voice of God Preacher: Richard Brown, on 07/02/2016, duration: 0:44 Today Pastor Richard explores the story of Ahab and Jehoshaphat when they agree to go to battle against the Kingdom of Aram. Ahab’s prophets all agreed that they should go to battle, but only the prophet Micaiah spoke the true words from God. The big question though is why did Jehoshaphat who was a good and godly king still go to war when he clearly knew this was not right? How do we respond when God’s will disagrees with our own? Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Claim your Inheritance Preacher: Dave Summerhill, on 17/01/2016, duration: 0:33 Dave looks at a story from Joshua chapter 18, where seven of the tribes of Israel had not yet claimed their inheritance, even though it was promised to them, and there for the taking. Are we the same, have we claimed the inheritance that God has given us? Do we even know what that inheritance is? Is it for 'now' or when we get to heaven? |
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Peter and Cornelius - Part 2 Building bridges, tearing down walls Preacher: Richard Brown, on 10/01/2016, duration: 0:36 Today Pastor Richard continues looking at the story of Peter and Cornelius. We see two people come together who ordinarily would have nothing to do with each other, although for this to happen fully Peter had to make some changes. God may well bring people across our paths that are not part of our normal social circle but where we see God at work we should be willing to reach out with the gospel and make changes in ourselves where necessary. As we put ourselves out, the Holy Spirit moves in to do his work of power. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Peter and Cornelius - Part 1 I dreamed a dream Preacher: Richard Brown, on 03/01/2016, duration: 0:39 At the start of 2016 Pastor Richard encourages us all to dream. Throughout scripture God has made his purposes know through dreams and visions. In the story of Peter and Cornelius they are brought together by God speaking to each of them through visions as they prayed. Often when we pray we fight against such daydreaming. Perhaps it’s time to let our imaginations go as we pray, allowing God to paint pictures in our minds of his Kingdom purposes. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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The Good News of Christmas Luke 2:8-20 Preacher: Richard Brown, on 20/12/2015, duration: 0:12 At our special Christmas family service Pastor Richard shares from the scripture: Don’t be afraid! I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Saviour - yes, the Messiah, the Lord - has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! |
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Why the Shepherds? Preacher: Dave Summerhill, on 13/12/2015, duration: 0:24 With Christmas almost upon us, Dave considers why God chose to announce the birth of His Son to a group of Shepherds. |
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The 6 C's Six attributes we should show Preacher: Georgie Brown, on 06/12/2015, duration: 0:23 Georgie studied the 6 C's of nursing for a recent job interview, and God showed her how these same attributes should apply to our life in God. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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In the Desert, Let's Party! Finding God in the wilderness Preacher: Michelle Moorcraft, on 29/11/2015, duration: 0:45 Michelle shares with us a journey God has taken her on through a dry Desert place. She introduces us to some of the people and music which have helped her learn what God was saying to her. |
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Give what you have How to respond to divine interruptions Preacher: Richard Brown, on 22/11/2015, duration: 0:41 Today Richard explores the story of Peter and John healing a lame man outside of the temple gate. This is a perfect example of a Divine Interruption. Peter and John were on a mission; they were on their way to a prayer meeting. Suddenly they are presented with an opportunity to be Jesus to someone who needed healing. What did they do? Firstly, they stopped and paid attention to the man in need. Secondly, they gave what they had which was the power of Jesus to heal. Finally, they took the man by hand and took him into the temple. This is how to respond to divine interruptions. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Being in the Right Place at the Right Time Preacher: Christine Beer, on 01/11/2015, duration: 0:29 Today Christine talks about being in the right place at the right time. However, it's not enough just to be in the right place. We also have to be in the right position, like Zacchaeus who climbed a tree to see Jesus; we need to be facing the right direction so that we don't miss our opportunities, and we need to be obedient in order to see God wonderfully at work in our lives. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at the well Preacher: Nicky Summerhill, on 25/10/2015, duration: 0:26 |
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Gideon - Part 2 Go in the strength you have Preacher: Richard Brown, on 18/10/2015, duration: 0:36 In this second part of the story of Gideon Richard explains that the strength we have is made up of three parts: our own strength, the strength of those God chooses to walk with us, and the strength of God Himself. Such strength cannot be easily broken and as we start to step outside of our comfort zones as Gideon did, then we truly discover what we are capable of. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Joy in the presence of God Preacher: Pastor Alan Sutton, on 11/10/2015, duration: 0:44 Today we are blessed to welcome Pastor Alan Sutton from New Life Church Dunstable to share God’s word to us. Alan shared about how David cherished the presence of God which was where he would find his joy. He explained how today we have the presence of God within us and so there’s no excuse for us as Christians to go around looking gloomy. |
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Gideon - Part 1 Know the strength you have Preacher: Richard Brown, on 09/10/2015, duration: 0:40 Today Richard starts a two part series on Gideon - Mighty Warrior. Well that's what the Angel of the Lord called him. However, this is not at all how Gideon saw himself. Sometimes we need to take a look in the mirror and ask God to help us see ourselves as God sees us. Richard explains how Gideon went about seeking reassurance from God regarding his calling. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Finding God... Through the crossroads, paths, walking and resting Preacher: Sue Hall, on 27/09/2015, duration: 0:35 Today Sue Hall shares from a scripture in Jeremiah 6:16 – “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls”. Being a committed walker herself, Sue draws from her own experiences of having to find her way through difficult paths and having to make choices on which way to go and compares this to our walking with God. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Smouldering, Simmering, or Scorching Are you on Fire for God? Preacher: Christine Beer, on 13/09/2015, duration: 0:34 This week Christine shares some thoughts from the story of Moses and the burning bush. This is an image of how God wants us all to be, scorching hot for God, full of the Holy Spirit. Christine challenges us all to do a temperature check of our spiritual lives and gives us hints on how to turn up the heat. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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A New Season The Jordan-Jericho Principle Preacher: Richard Brown, on 06/09/2015, duration: 0:46 Today Pastor Richard shares his heart regarding his sense of God moving the church into a new season. He relates this to the story of Joshua and the nation of Israel crossing the River Jordan, only then to be faced with a mighty city called Jericho. Crossing the Jordan is our commitment to move forward. Bringing down the walls of Jericho is our spiritual warfare. We need to commit and then possess. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Parable of the Good Samaritan Beat'm up, Pass'm up, Pick'm up Preacher: Dave Summerhill, on 30/08/2015, duration: 0:30 Dave shares some thoughts on the parable of the Good Samaritan. Are we prepared to have our ordered lives interrupted by God's compassion for others? |
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Coming Down The Mountain Returning to Everyday Life Preacher: Richard Brown, on 26/07/2015, duration: 0:31 Many of us will be attending New Wine next week, and Pastor Richard relates this to a kind of mountaintop experience. It's great when you're there but it's not reality and soon we have to go back to normal day to day living with all its challenges. This is what Peter and the other disciples experienced when they came down from the Mount of Transfiguration. How do we come down the mountain? Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Fiducie sans frontieres Trust without Borders Preacher: Dave Summerhill, on 19/07/2015, duration: 0:39 Dave loves the song 'Oceans', and uses the extraordinary story of Noah to highlight the concept of Trusting without Borders. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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The Parable of the Sower – Part 2 How do I respond to God’s Word? Preacher: Richard Brown, on 05/07/2015, duration: 0:29 Today Pastor Richard continues with the second part of the Parable of the Sower, this time looking at the thorny soil and the good soil. How sad it is when we are so full of potential in God yet we don’t realize that potential because the things of the world crowd God’s Word out of our lives. All too often we feed the things that take us further away from God rather than the things that draw us closer to Him. If we are to grow into maturity, our soil has to be good. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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The Parable of the Sower – Part 1 How do I respond to God’s Word? Preacher: Richard Brown, on 28/06/2015, duration: 0:42 Today Pastor Richard looks at the Parable of the Sower and challenges us all on how we receive God’s Word into our lives. We often associate the footpath to non-Christians not believing the gospel. However, many of us have areas in our lives that we close down to God and refuse to listen. Equally, it is easy to receive God’s Word enthusiastically in meetings, but does it produce any lasting effect in our lives? Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Tradition Preacher: Christine Beer, on 21/06/2015, duration: 0:42 God’s Word should always be the focus, and tradition a means of bringing that Word alive. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Always faithful Preacher: Nicky Summerhill, on 14/06/2015, duration: 0:25 Nicky shares some thoughts that were triggered by the American TV series NCIS about the American Navy & Marine corps. |
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The world will hate you - John 15 Preacher: John Maskell, on 07/06/2015, duration: 0:53 The Spirit within you is fundamentally opposed to the spirit of the world. Whether you radiate Christ in you as a beacon, or whether you hide and try to make the gospel more palatable, makes no difference, you will attract opposition from the world. |
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Perceptions can make a big difference Preacher: John Maskell, on 31/05/2015, duration: 0:36 John and Linda have just returned from a visit to Zambia. Inspired by something he saw there, John shares something of the importance of enabling people to see God through us. |
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A plan built on God's promises Preacher: David Harris, on 24/05/2015, duration: 0:33 David speaks from Exodus 6, showing God's authority to Moses and Aaron in His plan to free His people from Egypt. God still has that same authority over His plan for our lives. |
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David's Righteousness - Part 5 Preacher: John Maskell, on 17/05/2015, duration: 0:45 This week John continues looking at why God considered David a righteous man. In addition to David’s strong repentance for his sin, he also had high regard for God’s word. The word of God needs to be an expression of Jesus in our lives, not just a legalistic book of rules. |
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David's Righteousness - Part 4 You're never too far from God's forgiveness Preacher: John Maskell, on 10/05/2015, duration: 0:48 John recaps some of the themes from his recent series on David's Righteousness. David committed some serious sins in his life, and payed a high price for those sins. However, God saw him as a righteous man. Why? What was it about David's relationship with God that made the difference? |
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The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders Keep Standing Preacher: Richard Brown, on 03/05/2015, duration: 0:35 Today Richard wraps up the current series of Bible parables by talking about the Wise and Foolish Builders. Richard explains that it’s OK to build a nice house and be successful in life, so long as our houses are built on The Rock, that is in obedience to God’s word. God has a blueprint for each one of us and it is important that our lives line up with His purpose and will for us. At times it might be hard and storms may come, but in the end, if we live by God’s word we’ll still be standing. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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The Parable of the Ten Virgins – Part 2 Don’t let your flame go out Preacher: Richard Brown, on 26/04/2015, duration: 0:34 This week Richard goes deeper into the parable of the 10 virgins and asks a number of questions: Why did 5 of the virgins not take sufficient oil to see them through the night? Why wouldn’t the other 5 virgins give them some of their oil, doesn’t this seem a little selfish? And what is the significance of them all falling asleep; aren’t we encouraged to stay alert for the coming of the bridegroom? Richard explains that it is all a matter of the heart. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Appropriating God's Word Build yourself an Ark Preacher: Helen Gossage, on 19/04/2015, duration: 0:37 Helen draws from Psalm 91, a book written by Gloria Copeland, and her own life examples, to explain how to take the Word of God and make it relevant to your life. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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The Parable of the Ten Virgins – Part 1 Don’t let your flame go out Preacher: Richard Brown, on 12/04/2015, duration: 0:35 Today Richard starts looking at the parable of the 10 virgins and explores the significance of this story in relation to how first century weddings worked, which is what Jesus would have been referring to. In particular, Richard explains that as Christians we are all being prepared for a wonderful wedding which will take place one day in Heaven when Jesus returns for his bride the church. The challenging question for us all is – will we be ready. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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I am Responsible Preacher: Nicky Summerhill, on 29/03/2015, duration: 0:34 Nicky looks at the things for which she is responsible, and encourages us to likewise look at the things Gods has called us to do. Question whether we take on things He has not called us to do, or refused to take up what He has for us. |
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The Parable of the Talents – Part 2 No return, no reward Preacher: Richard Brown, on 22/03/2015, duration: 0:43 Today Richard continues preaching from the Parable of the Talents, this time focusing on the last servant who buried his talent and consequently was thrown into outer darkness. Richard challenges us not to bury things we fear or refuse to face up to, but instead to be bold in stepping out in the fullness of what God has invested into our lives. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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The Parable of the Talents – Part 1 God has made us all Spiritual Millionaires Preacher: Richard Brown, on 15/03/2015, duration: 0:32 Today Richard looks at the Parable of the Talents and explains that a talent in those days was worth a ridiculously huge amount of money. In the same way, God has invested a huge amount of Himself in us, more than we could imagine, and what He expects in return is more of Himself demonstrated in our lives and the lives of those around us. Too many of us live as if we are spiritual paupers – the truth is that God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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David's Righteousness - Part 3 Preacher: John Maskell, on 01/03/2015, duration: 0:48 John explores in more depth the first point from his previous preach on David’s righteousness, that is David’s attitude towards sin. This week John describes ten key principles drawn from Psalm 51 showing how David understood how sin affected his relationship with God. Even though David sinned with Bathsheba, he realised that it was ultimately against God that he had sinned and subsequently demonstrated a deep and full repentance. |
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The Parable of the Vineyard Workers Why do I do what I do? Preacher: Richard Brown, on 22/02/2015, duration: 0:46 Today Richard walks through the Parable of the Vineyard Workers exploring the attitude of each group of workers as they arrive on the scene. He draws a particular distinction between those that worked according to an agreed contract and those that trusted the master to receive 'what was right'. Whenever we serve God, our motivation should never be about what’s in it for us, but rather borne out of our deep love for God. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Unless the Lord builds the house Preacher: Dave Summerhill, on 15/02/2015, duration: 0:30 Dave draws on his house building experience, to share what God was saying to him about this scripture in Psalm 127, 'Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labour in vain'. |
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David's Righteousness - Part 2 Preacher: John Maskell, on 08/02/2015, duration: 0:47 John continues his exploration of David's righteousness before God. We identify three key areas in David's life which contribute towards God continuing to consider David as a righteous man. These are his attitude towards sin, his delight in God's word and his consistent faithfulness to God's word. |
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David's Righteousness - Part 1 Preacher: John Maskell, on 01/02/2015, duration: 0:42 Despite his sin with Bathsheba, for which he and his family paid a high price, God still considered David a Righteous man. How can this be? John shows how David, in spite of his mistakes, truly loved God and believed that what God wanted was important. Because of his true and heartfelt repentance, David still found favour with God. |
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Ambassadors for Christ A Representative and a Representation of Christ Preacher: Richard Penska, on 25/01/2015, duration: 0:40 This week Richard Penska explains what it means to truly be ambassadors of Jesus Christ. We are representatives of Jesus in a foreign land, but how well do our daily lives match up to the high standards required of being a Christian. |
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Reflections of 2014 Preacher: Kim Brown, on 18/01/2015, duration: 0:30 Kim shares some of the events that stand out for her in 2014, and the things God was saying through them. |
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Sit, Walk, Stand Blessed is he whose delight is in the law of the Lord Preacher: Richard Brown, on 11/01/2015, duration: 0:33 This week Richard continues to reflect on last year and the year ahead and asks the question: what can we do to ensure that when we look back at the end of this year we will feel blessed. The answer is found in Psalm 1 – Sit, Walk, Stand. We need to learn to sit with Christ each day, walk the talk by living according to God’s work, and take our stand when God requires us to. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Just One Word - Continue 2 Timothy 3:14-15 Preacher: Richard Brown, on 04/01/2015, duration: 0:31 At the start of 2015 Richard encourages us to reflect on how the previous year has gone and what our expectations are for the year ahead. In particular, God’s word to us all is to continue. Whether we are experiencing good times or challenges, we need to continue, to persevere, to remain in all that God has planned for our lives and ensure that we hold on to the Word of God. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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The Peace of God - Part 2 Preacher: John Maskell, on 14/12/2014, duration: 0:50 John shares more on the Peace of God, and then leads into a time of prayer and ministry. Following this Helen explains how to put this teaching into practice by sharing about her week trying to stay in God's peace through challenging times. |
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The Peace of God - part 1 Preacher: John Maskell, on 07/12/2014, duration: 0:43 This week John starts to explore the whole area of peace. We live in a world where there is much anxiety and stress, yet in the midst of all this Jesus promises to give us peace, not as the world gives. |
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Is it a peace of cake? Finding the peace of God Preacher: Tim Harris, on 30/11/2014, duration: 0:34 Tim shares from his life experiences, and scripture that have helped, how to find God's peace through the storms of life. |
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Why did God say Yes when He meant No We all need a talking donkey Preacher: Richard Brown, on 23/11/2014, duration: 0:41 Today Richard explores the story of Balaam's talking donkey explaining how Balaam's seeking of God's will was not all it seemed to be. Even though he had heard God's still small voice telling him not to go with the king's messengers, his desire for money and status caused him to ignore God's direction and pursue his own self-interest. When we refuse to submit our wills to God, He often gives us over to them, but at the same time he provides a talking donkey to try and keep us on track. Who is your talking donkey? Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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When God does things which offend Preacher: John Maskell, on 16/11/2014, duration: 0:55 Sometimes when we look at the things God does, we see them as high-handed and offensive. How should we view these things? |
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The Experience of God Moses - Exodus 14 Preacher: John Maskell, on 09/11/2014, duration: 0:42 John continues his series looking at the life of Moses from the book of Exodus. Our experience of God is extremely important, because it builds Faith, and our faith helps us to discern what it is God wants up to do, and by doing the things God calls us to do, we experience more of God. |
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God is with you in the pain Preacher: Helen Gossage & Vicki Hitchens, on 02/11/2014, duration: 0:24 Both Helen and Vicki share a few thoughts on the things God has been showing them. Helen from a book by Adrianna Walker, Vicki from the book of Ruth. |
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Dream Builders To build a Dream, you need vision and perseverence Preacher: Dave Summerhill, on 26/10/2014, duration: 0:28 Dave was inspired by some signs during a recent trip to Disney in Florida. The sentiments expressed by Walt Disney about Building a Dream, resonate with running the race with God. |
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Letting go can be extremely difficult (4) Letting go of things that are good Preacher: John Maskell, on 19/10/2014, duration: 0:46 We all understand that we need to let go of things that are bad for us, things that get in the way of our walk with God. However, sometimes God requires us to let go of things that are good because God wants to move us on to other things. If we don't let go what God is no longer in, those things that we once good can become a stumbling block. |
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Letting go can be extremely difficult (3) Why do we need to let go anyway? Preacher: John Maskell, on 12/10/2014, duration: 0:44 John continues his theme of "Letting Go" and this week looks at the story from the perspective of the children of Israel. Even though things were tough as slaves in Egypt, it would seem that they didn't really want to do what it takes in order to be set free. God had to provide strong leadership and make things intolerable for them before they really wanted to let go. |
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Letting go can be extremely difficult (2) Pharaoh refuses to let God's people go and suffers the consequences Preacher: John Maskell, on 05/10/2014, duration: 00:46 John continues with the theme of letting go and explains that it is God that has the power to enable to let go of the things that our flesh wants to hold on to. God never gives up on us and everything he does to help us let go is always motivated by love, even though it might at times feel uncomfortable. Pharaoh didn't know God and therefore was unable to make the choice that would ultimately lead to his blessing. |
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Letting go can be extremely difficult Pharaoh refuses to let God's people go and suffers the consequences Preacher: John Maskell, on 28/09/2014, duration: 0:45 John continues with the story of Moses and focuses this week on when he has to stand before Pharaoh and demands that he let's His people go. John explains that if we are to make Jesus Lord of our lives then this will involve letting go of areas of our lives that are dear to us. Letting go is often sacrificial, but when we do we can be sure that this will bring blessings. |
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God's call to Moses Exodus 3 Preacher: John Maskell, on 21/09/2014, duration: 0:48 This week John explores the call of Moses and shows how God sovereignly acted in Moses' life right from when he was born through to when he met God at the burning bush. |
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A moment that changed the world Joseph and Pharaoh's butler Preacher: John Maskell, on 14/09/2014, duration: 0:30 Despite the injustice in his life, Joseph noticed one morning that Pharaoh's butler & baker were sad, and had the compassion for them to ask why. That moment lead to the interpretation of their dreams, and then two years later, to Joseph interpreting Pharaoh's dream, and him becoming second in the Egyptian kingdom, and saving the world from starvation. |
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The Battle For Your Soul There’s only space for one altar in your life Preacher: Richard Brown, on 07/09/2014, duration: 0:39 Today Richard looks at the story of Elijah on Mount Carmel where he challenges the prophets of Baal to determine who is the True God. In particular, Richard explores the place of the altar and explains that there can only be one altar in our lives and this altar has to be God’s altar and God will battle to ensure His altar is firmly established. It’s an altar of sacrifice and when we lay down on the alter those things in our lives that are precious and important to us, God wonderfully answers our prayers. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Beware of Spiritual mediocrity Do not become dull in the Kingdom of God Preacher: John Maskell, on 31/08/2014, duration: 0:50 In our first meeting after the summer holidays Pastor John presents a keynote preach on ensuring that our Christian lives do not become dull and mediocre. Comparing our lives with a blade used for wet shaving, John explains that blades rarely become blunt before being discarded, rather they get dirty with facial residue. If the blades are cleaned properly then you get more life from them. This is much like our lives in God that become tainted by the world and hence lose their sharpness. |
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Peace Preacher: John Maskell, on 24/08/2014, duration: 0:43 John describes his thoughts about the Peace of God which transcends all under standing and will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. |
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Twelve points from New Wine 2014 Preacher: John Maskell, on 17/08/2014, duration: 0:43 John highlights twelve key points he picked up from the week spent at New Wine 2014 |
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Ephesians 2:8-10 Out working the things God has set us to do Preacher: John Maskell, on 27/07/2014, duration: 0:40 |
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God looks after you Preacher: John Maskell, on 13/07/2014, duration: 0:22 Good looks after you, and breaks into your life at critical moments |
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The enemy of this world Preacher: John Maskell, on 06/07/2014, duration: 0:37 Satan is the lion seeking to steal and destroy. He is behind the sin in the world and in men's hearts. |
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There is one mediator between God and man 1 Timothy 2:5-7 Preacher: John Maskell, on 29/06/2014, duration: 0:39 This week John focuses on the scripture where Paul talks about Jesus being the one and only one mediator between us and God. He expands on what the mediatory role means and also highlights how the world tries to offer alternatives. The Apostle Paul clearly felt this was of high importance to communicate, highlighted by his assertion that he is not lying about this subject. |
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The role of women teaching in church 1 Tim 2:12 Preacher: John Maskell, on 22/06/2014, duration: 0:41 What did the Apostle Paul mean when he said that he did not permit women to teach or to have authority over a man, but should remain silent? John shares some of his personal insight to this age old debated scripture. |
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Water Baptism Preacher: John Maskell, on 08/06/2014, duration: 0:39 John explains the scriptural basis for water baptism, before we join Nicky & Kim for their baptisms. |
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Baptism in the Holy Spirit Preacher: John Maskell, on 01/06/2014, duration: 0:43 John explains the importance of being baptised in the Spirit. |
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Choose you this do whom you will serve Pressing forward or looking back Preacher: Richard Brown, on 18/05/2014, duration: 0:37 Today Richard looks at the last chapter in Joshua where we find that well-known verse: "Choose you this day whom you will serve". Richard explains how Joshua gave the people a choice, to go back to life as it was in the time of Abraham, or to mix into the culture of the nations around them where they were living, or to press forward into the purposes of God. Richard uses an analogy of travelling along a canal to illustrate this story. A video of the canal analogy can be found here. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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A Good Conscience 1 Timothy 1:18-20 (pt2) Preacher: John Maskell, on 11/05/2014, duration: 0:43 This week John continues looking at the last two verses in 1 Timothy 1 and this time focuses on the need for a clear conscience. A good conscience is the bedrock to living righteously. When we consistently violate our conscience, we risk shipwrecking our faith. |
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No compromise when it comes to false teaching 1 Tim 1:18-20 Preacher: John Maskell, on 04/05/2014, duration: 0:38 Over the next two weeks John looks at the remaining verses in 1 Timothy 1. Here, the apostle Paul encourages Timothy to address the false teaching that had become prevalent in the church, reminding Timothy that he is called first and foremost to serving God, not compromising in the church to keep people happy. |
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Africa Update Preacher: Richard Brown, on 27/04/2014, duration: 0:29 Richard talks us through some of the highlights of the recent trip to Zambia. John & Richard, Linda & Kim have just returned from a trip to Solwezi and Lusaka, and share some of what God is doing out there. A trip report with photos and videos can be found at here. |
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Jesus Christ Came to Save Sinners Creation is eagerly waiting for God to reveal his true children Preacher: John Maskell, on 06/04/2014, duration: 0:37 Continuing in the book of 1 Timothy, John expands on verse 15 "Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners" and reminds us that God's love is expressed in how he sent Jesus to die for our sins and that our responsibility is to repent. Drawing from Romans 8, we see that creation is waiting, and even groaning, for God to reveal who the true children of God really are – suggesting there are some who think they’re saved but have perhaps not fully repented. |
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1 Timothy 1:12-14 Preacher: John Maskell, on 30/03/2014, duration: 0:45 John continues exploring 1 Timothy 1. |
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What does the Bible say about Sexual Immorality? Preacher: John Maskell, on 23/03/2014, duration: 0:47 This is the third week looking at 1 Timothy 1:5-11. This week John focuses in on how God views sexual immorality and drawing from scriptures right back to the times of Noah and Sodom Gomorrah right through to the apostle Paul’s teachings, he explains how God has never tolerated any form of sexual immorality and how destructive it is to our walk with God. John talks in particular about the practice of homosexuality, explaining that even though the world has grown to accept and embrace it, the Bible’s position on this is clear, it is sin. |
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The Purpose of God's Law - Part 2 The Nature of Sin Preacher: John Maskell, on 16/03/2014, duration: 0:46 John continues from where he left off last week looking at 1 Timothy 1:5-11 and looks carefully at what Paul has to say about sin. Even though Paul lists several kinds of sinful acts, he does not try to classify them into more serious or less serious sins – basically anything that is contrary to God’s word is sin. Drawing also from scriptures in Romans 7, we see that the sinful behaviours are actually the fruit of the sinful nature that resides within us all. Paul pleads by saying “Who will free me from this from this life dominated by sin? Thank God, the answer is Jesus Christ". |
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The Purpose of God’s Law - Part 1 How does the Law of Moses relate to Christianity today? Preacher: John Maskell, on 09/03/2014, duration: 0:39 This week John continues the study into 1 Timothy looking specifically at verses 6-11. John explains how the Law was only able to point out the wrong in people’s lives but was not able to deal with the root cause which is sin. He explained how the Pharisees had over time corrupted the Law by adding all kinds of extra rules and regulations which were not from God. So when Paul comes along and teaches salvation by grace, this creates a real problem for the Jews of the early church. |
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How to conduct yourself in the House of God A pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith Preacher: John Maskell, on 02/03/2014, duration: 0:37 This week John returns to the book of 1 Timothy and picks up the series started back in July 2013. John reminds us why Paul wrote this letter to Timothy in the first place, to instruct the people of God how they should conduct themselves in the house of God. The church was already plagued with false teaching, much like church today. Paul charges Timothy to confront this, encouraging the church to love with a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith. (Note, the first few minutes of this preach are missing due to a technical problem). |
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Is your eye good? The importance of being generous Preacher: Richard Brown, on 23/02/2014, duration: 0:25 Richard expands on an article written by John Piper based on Matthew 6 where Jesus talks about laying up treasure in Heaven and also not being able to serve both God and money. Sandwiched between these two scriptures are a couple of verses talking about whether our eyes are good or bad. Richard explains how our eyes become bad when we fail to see and appreciate the beauty of God’s grace and generosity towards those who don’t naturally deserve it, instead always measuring things by the world’s standards. How quickly we lose sight of what the gospel is all about when we pursue money and success |
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Parable of the Sower The problem is not the seed, its's the soil Preacher: John Maskell, on 16/02/2014, duration: 0:38 Gods seed is the word of God. His will, his heart, his protection. This is good seed. The word of God in the hands of God it becomes a living force. It is not an implant. He doesn't force his word on us. When you sow seed there are no guarantees. There are many side effects to sin. When God sows the seed, he does it in what seems an indiscriminate way. He doesn't reveal himself at every catastrophe. Every day we have a choice about how we let Gods seed, his word, affect our lives. |
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Jonah Part 4 – Running Apart From God The frustration of independence Preacher: Richard Brown, on 09/02/2014, duration: 0:35 In this final part of the story of Jonah, Richard explains how, even though Jonah had eventually obeyed God and gone to Nineveh to preach repentance, God still had more work to do in Jonah’s life. It is clear from this chapter that Jonah was simply going through the motions of obedience but did not share God’s heart of love for the people of Nineveh. We will never fully achieve all that God has purposed for us unless we are motived by the love of God within us. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Jonah Part 3 – Running With God The Power of Obedience Preacher: Richard Brown, on 02/02/2014, duration: 0:36 In this third part of the story of Jonah, Richard explains that God does not change his plans simply because we find them hard. If when we resist God and run away, God is committed to keeping us in the fullness of his purposes. Richard also explains that God’s call on our lives and the gifts he puts within us are not for the comfort of the church but to take out into the lost world which is where we will find God’s power most effective. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Jonah Part 2 – Running Back to God The Beauty of Repentance Preacher: Richard Brown, on 26/01/2014, duration: 0:37 In this second part of the story of Jonah, Richard explores how God begins the process of bringing Jonah back to himself. It starts with Jonah needing a clear revelation of the mess he is in and the imminent death he faces without God. We then see how God miraculously intervenes and places Jonah in a belly of a fish where he can reflect on what has happened and what he needs to do. Finally Jonah comes to his senses and repents, submitting his own will to God. Only now is he ready to do what God requires of him. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Jonah Part 1 – Running Away from God The Consequences of Sin Preacher: Richard Brown, on 19/01/2014, duration: 0:42 Richard starts the first of a four part series looking at story of Jonah. In this first talk, Richard explores the effect running away from God has on others around us. We may think we can silently resist God’s will over our lives, believing it is only us that is impacted. However, like knocking down a line of dominoes, our sin can start a chain reaction of events as God starts to intervene in our lives. The truth is, it is impossible to run away from God. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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To whom would we go? The message of Jesus can be offensive Preacher: John Maskell, on 12/01/2014, duration: 0:44 Sometimes the teachings of Jesus are hard to accept. In John 6 Jesus taught his followers about 'eating his flesh'. Whist this was a figure of speech, it offended many of his followers who subsequently left him. Sometimes, we don't like the demands that God places on our lives; we don't like to requirements of righteousness. What are we to do? Are we too going to walk away from God? Peter certainly was not going to abandon Jesus, after all, to whom would he go? |
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Seek First the Kingdom of God Is God at the top of the charts of your life Preacher: John Maskell, on 05/01/2014, duration: 0:44 Many things in life are very ephemeral, i.e. they are here today and gone tomorrow. However, things of the spirit are eternal which is why we need to put these first in our lives. In the first message of 2014, John explains the importance of seeking first God’s kingdom and his righteousness. He explains how hard or impossible it would be to hold a song at the top of the music charts for a lifetime, and yet that is what God requires of us in terms of Himself. We cannot overcome Satan and all his temptations and distractions unless we put God first. |
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OMG Preacher: John Maskell, on 22/12/2013, duration: 0:09 John shares how the teenage expression 'OMG' or 'Oh My God' is really a biblical expression. |
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For me, to live, is Christ Preacher: John Maskell, on 08/12/2013, duration: 0:29 John talks about the transformation that took place in Saul's life as he became Paul. |
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The Widow of Nain Preacher: John Maskell, on 01/12/2013, duration: 0:31 |
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Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit - Part 7 Discernment and Intimacy Preacher: John Maskell, on 24/11/2013, duration: 0:42 |
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Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit - Part 6 The gift of Discernment Preacher: John Maskell, on 17/11/2013, duration: 0:49 John continues his series on 'Not by Might, not by Power, but by My Spirit says the Lord'. Here he looks at the spiritual gift of Discernment. |
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Africa Preacher: Richard Brown & Dave Summerhill, on 10/11/2013, duration: 1:02 John, Richard and Dave have recently returned from a trip to Africa. Here they report back to the church on their trip, and highlight a number of things God is doing out there, and how the various projects are progressing. |
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Building Church - Revisited Preacher: Nicky Summerhill, on 03/11/2013, duration: 0:44 Nicky spoke about a year ago about Building Church. Here she revisits those message themes, and checks back on the progress made. |
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All things work together Learning to Trust God Preacher: John Maskell, on 27/10/2013, duration: 0:24 John preaches from Romans 8:28. From an old book called Archibald the Arctic and from his personal testimony, John shares the importance of learning to trust God. |
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The Power of Love The power of God's love Preacher: John Maskell, on 20/10/2013, duration: 0:35 |
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Incomparable Love Loving with God's love Preacher: John Maskell, on 13/10/2013, duration: 0:42 John compares human love with God's love. If we are to love and have compassion for the world, we can never do it with our own love, we can only do it with God's love. |
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Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit - Part 5 We do not contend against flesh and blood Preacher: John Maskell, on 06/10/2013, duration: 0:41 We are surrounded by tragic events, yet why are we surprised? We do not contend against flesh and blood, but against spiritual powers and principalities. Satan was a great angel, but fell. As all spiritual beings he is immortal, yet through Jesus, defeated. |
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The Vine and the Branches – Part 2 Bearing Much Fruit Preacher: Richard Brown, on 29/09/2013, duration: 0:39 This is the second part in the two week series on the John 15, the Vine and the Branches. This week Richard looks at how God moves us on from just bearing fruit to bearing more fruit and ultimately to bearing much fruit. In particular, Richard explores how God prunes even the good and righteous things in our lives in order to bring us into the abundance He promises. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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The Vine and the Branches – Part 1 What if I don’t bear fruit? Preacher: Richard Brown, on 22/09/2013, duration: 0:38 This is the first part in a two week series on the John 15, the Vine and the Branches. This week Richard explains what biblical vineyards looked like and how much care and attention was taken in order to ensure these vineyards yielded an abundant harvest. It is just the same in our lives – God has given us everything we need for life and godliness. He expects us to bear fruit and there are strong words for those who don’t. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit - Part 4 The Will of the Holy Spirit Preacher: John Maskell, on 15/09/2013, duration: 0:32 God is not persuaded into anything He does not want to do. We walk in the works that were prepared before hand. When satan fell, and he persuaded Adam to disobey God, he didn't offer an alternative will. He just corrupted what was already there. The rebellion became a destructive force against the will of God. When the Holy Spirit comes upon us, we are walking in the will of God. We will be the very nature be doing Gods will. You can't walk in the spirit and not do the will of God. |
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Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit - Part 3 Through the Holy Spirit, our works must glorify God Preacher: John Maskell, on 08/09/2013, duration: 0:43 Our job is not to keep church running, our job is to find the heart and mind of the Holy Spirit. If you engaged in things that God doesn't own, we get worn down and worn out. Jesus life was defined by the power of the spirit. God wants us to be defined by the spirit. We all have a work in God to do. That is what glorifies God. |
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Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit - Part 2 Our lives have to be governed and lead by the direction and power of the spirit Preacher: John Maskell, on 01/09/2013, duration: 0:38 Our lives have to be governed and lead by the direction and power of the spirit. All things are revealed by the spirit, All Christians have the spirit within them, not just leaders! |
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Thoughts on New Wine CSW 2013 The first message after our visit to New Wine CSW 2013 Preacher: John Maskell, on 18/08/2013, duration: 0:40 John gives his general perspective on New Wine CSW 2013, then speakes more about John Coles message 'Not by might, not by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord' |
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A study into Paul's Letters to Timothy - Part 3 Paul's friendship with Timothy Preacher: John Maskell, on 28/07/2013, duration: 0:42 Paul and Timothy have a close relationship, it went beyond friendship. They shared a revelation of who God was in each other. |
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A study into Paul's Letters to Timothy - Part 2 Grace, Mercy, and Peace Preacher: John Maskell, on 14/07/2013, duration: 0:37 John discusses a possible reason why Paul mentions Grace first. He explains how Mercy is both a one-off gift, but also a daily gift, and how we should never take the gift of repentance lightly. |
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A study into Paul's Letters to Timothy - Part 1 Introduction to 1 Timothy Preacher: John Maskell, on 07/07/2013, duration: 0:38 John starts a new series looking into the Apostle Paul's letters to Timothy. In this first of this series John expands on 1 Timothy 1:1 and explains some of Timothy's background and Paul's authority as an apostle. In particular, John explains how Paul was not just writing a normal letter, but was writing the inspired Word of God through the Holy Spirit. |
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The Foibles of God - Part 2 God chooses the Under Dog Preacher: John Maskell, on 30/06/2013, duration: 0:40 Continuing his series looking at the foibles or idiosyncrasies of God, John considers why God so often chooses the least significant people. |
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Under Cover - Part 3 I will not harm God’s anointed Preacher: Richard Brown, on 23/06/2013, duration: 0:45 In this final week of the series on authority, Richard looks at the story of Saul and David. Even though Saul was out to kill David for no just cause, when David is presented with a golden opportunity to take matters into his own hands, he continues to honour God by showing respect and humility towards Saul and leaving the matter firmly in God’s hands. We can all learn much from David’s example in how to honour authority. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Under Cover - Part 2 All Authority Comes from God Preacher: Richard Brown, on 16/06/2013, duration: 0:45 This is the second in the series in which Richard shares from his reading of John Bevere's book 'Under Cover'. This week Richard preaches from the scripture in Romans 13 where it states that All authority comes from God. God requires us to honour, respect and submit to those in authority over us, whether this is in our work place, at home or in the church. This is key to releasing God’s grace into our lives. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Under Cover - Part 1 God’s Intended Purpose for Authority Preacher: Richard Brown, on 09/06/2013, duration: 0:45 Richard begins a short series based on John Bevere's book 'Under Cover'. To start the series, Richard goes right back to the beginning where we see God’s authority first demonstrated – the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. We see that everything they needed came from living under God’s covering and in particular from the Tree of Life. Satan, however, deceives Eve into believing there is an alternative source of good things, with devastating consequences. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Thinking for a change Preacher: Nicky Summerhill, on 02/06/2013, duration: 0:08 Nicky shares a few thoughts about what God is doing and saying in her life at present. |
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The Foibles of God - Part 1 God hides Himself Preacher: John Maskell, on 19/05/2013, duration: 0:39 John begins a new series looking at the foibles or idiosyncrasies of God. Attributes of God which to us may seem strange, but have a purpose. In this first part, John asks why sometimes God can hide Himself from us. |
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Be Strong and Courageous Taking hold of the promises of God Preacher: Richard Brown, on 12/05/2013, duration: 0:40 If we know we are living obediently, paying careful attention to all that God requires, then we know that all that God promises us will come to pass, no matter what obstacles or challenges may face us along the way. Because of this we can indeed be strong and courageous and take hold of those promises. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Thank God for unanswered prayer Why is it that sometimes unanswered prayer is a blessing Preacher: John Maskell, on 05/05/2013, duration: 0:36 John shows through the story of Lazarus's death in John 11, that sometimes God will not answer our prayers immediately, because there is a greater blessing brought about by the delay. |
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Grace Through Obedience Pleasing God through obedience, which gives opportunity for the Grace of God Preacher: John Maskell, on 21/04/2013, duration: 0:40 In Col 1:9-12, Paul prays that we should have knowledge of God. Knowledge of God and His will for our lives helps us to know what we should be doing for God. Obedience to that gives God pleasure, and through God's pleasure, His grace is released. |
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What is God truly about? How do we come to terms with trials – is God just and fair? Preacher: John Maskell, on 14/04/2013, duration: 0:50 Inspired by R.T. Kendall’s book entitled “Totally Forgiving God”, today John explores how we deal with suffering in our lives and the apparent enigmas that seem to exist in this area. For example, why do some gifted children who are full of potential die young and yet people who are old and don’t even know their names live on? Why do those who love God and live righteous lives suffer, whilst the ungodly seem to be blessed? Where is God in all of this? |
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Indispensable? No one is indispensable. Is this true in God? Preacher: John Maskell, on 07/04/2013, duration: 0:17 We are told no one is indispensable, that everyone can be replaced. How does God view us? John investigates this statement. This preach followed a report from Richard about their recent preaching trip to Zambia. |
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Invest in the Eternal Doing good things is not always the same as doing God's things Preacher: John Maskell, on 24/03/2013, duration: 0:31 John exhorts us to discern the things that God requires us to do, and concentrate on those, as they are all that carried weight in the eternal. |
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Do you pray? Preacher: Dave Summerhill, on 17/03/2013, duration: 0:29 You may think it a strange question, but Dave explores the difference between being a church or individual who prays, and not just say prayers. |
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Unless the Lord builds the house Psalm 127:1 Preacher: John Maskell, on 10/03/2013, duration: 0:45 John highlights the importance of understanding what it is God wants us to be involved in, and concentrating our time and effort only on those things. It is in fact possible to labour in vain if God is not owning what we are building. |
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The Joy of Returning to the Presence of the Lord Oh, give me back my joy again Ps 51:6 Preacher: John Maskell, on 03/03/2013, duration: 0:44 John explains that real joy is only found in the Presence of the Lord and not in the pleasures of the world. He encourages us all to maintain a passion for God's presence and to live a life that embraces and protects it. |
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Moving the Ark of the Covenant - Part 4 How to fulfill the grace of God Preacher: Richard Brown, on 24/02/2013, duration: 0:25 In this final session of Moving the Ark, Richard covers the part of the story where David does everything right, taking just a few steps at a time and then worships God. This time David achieves all that he set out to do, experiencing the full grace of God. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Moving the Ark of the Covenant - Part 3 How to unlock the grace of God Preacher: Richard Brown, on 17/02/2013, duration: 0:39 This is the third part of Moving the Ark and this week Richard explains the importance of true repentance in order to unlock the grace of God. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Moving the Ark of the Covenant - Part 2 How to limit the grace of God Preacher: Richard Brown, on 10/02/2013, duration: 0:30 In this second part of Moving the Ark, Richard shows how in David's initial enthusiasm, he forgets to pay attention to some of the finer details of what God requires, and when crossing the threshing floor experiences God's discipline. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
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Moving the Ark of the Covenant - Part 1 How to lose the grace of God Preacher: Richard Brown, on 03/02/2013, duration: 0:38 This is the first in a four part series where Richard expands on the story where David attempts to move the Ark of the Covenant back to Jerusalem. In this week's preach Richard explains some of the history on how Israel lost the Ark and relates this to losing the grace of God. Play Audio | Download Audio | View Notes | Download Notes |
