First Cup: Recent Episodes
First Cup Team
Join us as we chat through how God is challenging and moving each of us to extraordinary life in the middle of the ordinary. Short, simple audio messages about life and faith to reach for each weekday morning, as we get our days kickstarted!
Hebrews 1:1-3 tells us the lengths God has taken to talk to us . So the question is - what do we do with His Message ?
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We get to celebrate our Saviorâs birth & live in His legacy of Hope ! Praise Him! Suggested song : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaMmIs7scReOg-irWNhY0DhsFAUy65byY
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Jingle bells, hustle and bustle, Christmas clear out , COVID..... Jesus???
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An ex-âwedding crasherâ looking at Christmas through new eyes. We are restrained in our own affections. ââ2 Corinthians⏠â6:11
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An exhortation from Matthew 5 -đ§đĄ
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A reminder to embrace all the seasons in life, some more challenging than others with a Christlike faith and fragrance.... and desiring the tea in our pots to reflect WHO we believe in, rather than who we are...
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A challenge to give thanks in all circumstances
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The Good News is the Good News in every season, in every circumstance
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As we approach Christmas over the next few weeks, let us be reminded of Romans 12 vs 9-10 that calls us to love one another and to outdo one another in showing honour.
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Inspiration from the humble life of Alphonsus Rodriguez... and John 15:5
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Jesus was very clear about what he thought was important . Are we? Some reflections on Luke 10:38-42 ...
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Drawing inspiration from the disciple John and his intimate knowledge of Jesusâ Great Love.
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Personification of the tree beside streams of Living Water and how it could impact our day with a challenge for the week!
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If you are feeling like you are not coping - you are not alone.
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Could it be that when Jesus said âthe harvest is Plentifulâ that maybe He meant âthe harvest is Plentifulâ? If the harvest is Plentiful, what then is the problem? Nic takes us through this simple command and truth from Jesus.
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A story about a young woman coming back from the brink of death
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God calls us to be LIGHTS in the world...to not be hidden but to radiate His hope, joy and freedom in the darkest of places... And not in our own capacity but by the power of the Holy Spirit.
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Why and how should we âfear Godâ? Reflections on the holiness & greatness of God from Isaiah 40
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Knowing we have access to Him, we can talk with Him, walk with Him, He is right there - this means we have so much to give to those around us.
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A reminder that we are all connected as Gods children as one body by His body
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A beautiful account of a coupleâs obedience to Godâs plan and His sovereign timing for their family - even when it went it seemed â crazyâ .
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Today we take a fresh look at responding to that challenging question, âWhatâs in your hand?â
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Listen to what happens when a garden is left to grow into a jungle , and how that correlates to John 15.: 1-7 where the Gardener is at work in our lives .
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What provides nourishment for our Faith ? Godâs Living Word doesâš ...
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Taking a look at the scripture which encourages us to overlook and offense...and some.
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Crossing the secular sacred divide on the bridge of âAvodahâ
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Sit back and relax as Nic takes us through the Lordâs Prayer. Let this wash over you, and minster to your heart and spirit. Enjoy â€ïž
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Letâs encourage each other to turn off our own music and and start listening for the Lordâs knowing that He is the only answer to peace, contentment and life. Letâs choose another drumbeat and dance for that audience of One....
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Making sure weâre fully engaged in advancing the kingdom of God
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A beautiful account of Godâs glorious faithfulness to a family.
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Letâs do this together! Unity is something God loves. We can celebrate our diversity.
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Byron shares from John 1:1 & John 17 about the word being life, truth and being aware of walking in this life and truth đ
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Leaning. Trusting. Abiding... In this episode, Ian continues the theme of letting the Lord renew our strength.
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If youâre feeling weary , then this oneâs for you !
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Holly shares about some gems she has discovered in her walk with the Lord. These Truths have brought richness to her life and a depth that we hope inspires you.
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Cultivating a heart posture of leaning into God.
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Renewing our perspective of the privilege we have in walking in relationship with the Father.
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âThe wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.â
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A look at some of the things God loves.
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God is in the details of our lives . You will love listening to Kate as she illustrates this so beautifully!
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Desiring a faith and trust in the Lord, and not to turn back to what was, but walk forewords into the purpose & promises God has for our lives...
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Renewing the mind is a big topic. This episode we just touch on the importance of this and how God desires to journey with us in this.
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Being aware of Gods presence and promises that He is always with us, that He goes before us and that He promises never to forsake us is a powerful truth we should never forget
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Ian speaks about Joseph, faithfulness and motives.
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We often speak of Godâs love for us but do we know how HE wants to be loved BY US?
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Edwina shares from John 14vs25-27.
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The triumphant story in Daniel about the three servants of God and their unwavering trust in the Lord.
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Jane, an Australian/Korean singer-songwriter, shares the beautiful story behind her beautiful song. To hear the song... APPLE MUSIC: https://music.apple.com/za/album/abide/1523948629?i=1523948632 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/track/0q3DV669l4VCabs4e0D7ek?si=nOBdK_D_Ro6ViOhgZltdtQ
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A timely warning and reminder from 1 Kings 13 - to hold fast to the Word of God as He has commanded you to.
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Nic shares some first hand thoughts on distractions, and shares some encouragement from Paul, Jesus and Hebrews.
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A look at Calebâs example of routing the enemy at 85 years old
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Julia shares a bit of her journey with us as God nudges her towards embracing âEntitlementâ....
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Sometimes the greatest ânewâ is what He is doing in each one of us.
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A challenge to consider one thing that God is saying you should do differently in this new season.
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Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? - Isaiah 43:19
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We read from Hebrews 12:1-3 and Romans 8 : 5-8 in the Message and find out what this has to do with spring- cleaning!
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Edwina shares on a passage from Isaiah 43 vs 15-21. May our God of Hope fill you with His Hopeđđœ.
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Shelagh encourages us to praise The Lord in all seasons.
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Lessons learnt from King Hezekiah, and a look at Psalm 121. Who really fights our battles?
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God sees us and meets us wherever we are - in the valleys and on the mountain tops of life. And He promises to bring us rest, as long as we hand it over....
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Liesle-Ann shares some of her journey through the valley of the shadow of death, and how the Lord has met her in her grief and loss .
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Nicholas is inspired, challenged by Ron 1:16. He shared a message many have heard, yet at the same time one which many have not heard. May this message stir your hearts once again, as we seek to fulfill His great assignment.
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Suffering serves to remind us we are not home .. yet... and that God works all things for the good of those who live Him according to His purposes. (Rom8:28) Ps- always order slap chips
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Jesus came to bring us fullness of life... what does that look like, and can we really have it?
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Shélagh shares a reminder of the way we can walk because of the prize of Victory we share!
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Grace shares a powerful testimony about how trusting the Lord will never disappoint and seeking Him first leads to things we would never expect.
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We donât always need to work towards first place. Take time to hear from God about where He needs you to be. Sometimes we are called to lead, to follow and to support.
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Our society is filled with unseen statues to unknown gods. Yet we know that The Living God is not far from anyone. In Him we live and move and have our being.
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Cheryl shares from Daniel 3 - do we have faith in God himself , or in what we want God to do for us ?
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Edwina shares and invites you to consider Jesusâ commandment: ... that you love one another, just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. John13vs35
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Fighting on their knees for a loved one fighting Covid-19...
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Reflections and lessons learnt from starting our small Physiotherapy practice three years ago. Is the Lord still faithful? đđ„â€ïž
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If all you want is your own way, flirting with the world every chance you get, you end up enemies of God and His way. James4:4 (message)
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A reminder of Godâs promise that we are never alone, and a look at at the consistency of our Father over the agesđ„đł
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We are Godâs chosen people, a royal priesthood, a Holy Nation. WHO we are in Christ is way more important than WHAT we do for Him. In this episode we explore the importance of our identity and remind each other that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him....(Pastor John)
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Nicholas shares a story about how God cares for the big things and little things, and how He hears and can answer our prayers đȘ
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What really is Peace? And how can we live in it?
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Godâs rescue plan of sending His one and only son to die for our sins, to forgive us so we could to be in a relationship with Him is extraordinary. What Love! Sometimes we need reminders to fix our eyes on Him. He is our pioneer, he is the perfecter of our Faith. We all need Him. He is on board.
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When God tells us we are unified by His son Jesus Christ, how do we remain connected during a time that separates us?
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Ian looks into the âWHYâ of Serving... in the light of who He is, and who we are in Him.
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Cheryl shares from John 3:22-30. Itâs time for us to give way to The One .
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Edwina shares on Romans 8vs28, trusting God to work all things for good when plans donât go to plan.
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Simone shares about the richness of community, and pearls from Ps 103 and Ps 118. Includes some faith building testimonies too!
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A reflection on an observational truth about our relationship with our Heavenly Father and how it is reflected in how we live.
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Nic shares with us such an encouraging testimony demonstrating Godâs love, power & healing...and the way He knows His children so well.
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A teaching we know well, yet as profound today as the day Jesus spoke it. This particular teaching is available in a shareable WhatsApp message form upon request from Nic đđ»đđđ„
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Godâs reminder to root ourselves firmly and deeply in Him, so that even in the heat, droughts and floods of life, our strength comes from the Lord.
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Receiving the compassion & comfort from our Father to give to others
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This is an episode where we are challenged to look at our own hearts and see if there are any areas of our lives where we have heard the good news, but not believed it.
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6 year old Joshua speaks about how God answered his simple prayer of faith this week... đȘ
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Byron talks about a personal challenge in seeing people how God sees them
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Today Ian talks around the reality and challenge of a super-important truth: âWe become what we beholdâ
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Cheryl shares about the importance of â encouraging one another dailyâ. ( Hebrews 3:10; 1 Thess 5:11)
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Isaiah 35 vs 4&5 Be strong , Fear not. Behold your God will come.
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Stead family testimony of Godâs provision
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A brief look at 2 Chronicles 20 and the deliverance which the Lord gave his people âyou need only be still..â đ„đđ»
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Being fruitful is the essence of being a good tree, and a good tree cannot bear bad fruit. You can learn a lot whilst working in the garden
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Nic shares a story many of us will know well, but itâs one that is so foundational, and a wonderful reminderđ§±đđ
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Sometimes the thing we are frightened will break us, actually is the very thing that makes us... and the safest place is always the center of Godâs will.
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Today... Get ready to be inspired by Mike! Born in Iran and now serving the people of that nation from his home in California. đźđ·
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In this episode, Shélagh talks about how God wants to engage with us.
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Today we hear a testimony of Godâs provision for a community of people during Co-Vid19 lockdown. Praise Him!
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Ian considers what calling Him âFatherâ means for us as children of God. âšRomans 8:14-16
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Cheryl shares from Psalm 37:7-9 about needless stress and anger ...and the antidote.
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Looking at the storms around us as perfect opportunities for God to intervene
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An encouragement to proclaim the Living Word, and the power & hope therein.
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Simone shares a short testimony about our Great Physician đ€đȘ PS: the crackling sound in the background is the fire place - may this word be fuel to your flame! đ„
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Donât become so well adjusted to your culture - that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead fix your attention on God and youâll be changed from the inside out
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Parallels between Pentecost & the Tower of Babel, a look at the curse of language and a separating of people, and then a restoration of that curse at Pentecost. Enjoy đ„
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This morning the Lord laid Psalm 34 on my heart. I felt God reminding me of who HE is and that it is SAFE to trust Him.
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Dave shares from Colossians 1:22-23 about not being moved from the hope held out in the gospel
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This morning we hear from a special couple who live by faith. They share inspiring accounts of Godâs Faithfulness and what it looks like to surrender oneâs finances to God.
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Psalm 23 is an incredibly powerful Psalm written by a man who knew God intimately. In his walk with God, he knew what it was like to need Godâs strength and courage because his own wasnât enough. He knew what is was like to sin, then turn to God and experience Godâs mercy and goodness. His confidence came from this real relationship with God.
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Byron ends this week with an encouragement from Luke 15 and a challenge to humble ourselves before God and allowing the Shephard to carry us home.
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Today Ian speaks about the hard-to-accept, mind-blowing privilege and responsibility Jesus has given us in society.
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Cheryl reflects on Deuteronomy 32:9-12 . â ... like an eagle that stirs up its nest and hovers over its young, that spreads its wings to catch them, and carries them on its pinions.â
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Every Tuesday we hope to share simple but beautiful stories of what God is doing in and around us. Nic and Shé kick off today with 2 things that have happened to them this week - and a challenge.
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Psalm 50vs15 ; Call upon me in the day of trouble, I will deliver you and you shall glorify me
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