The refill & refuel podcast: Recent Episodes
Crowhurst Christian Healing Centre
God still heals today and we believe He’s able, He’s willing, and He’s actively healing people all around the world. Refill and refuel with our very own Crowhurst Chaplains, Steve, Suzanne and David - straight from our weekly Healing Service at our retreat and healing centre in East Sussex. Each week they embrace the truth that God's desire is to heal and they explore what that means for us today. Each episode contains powerful information to help you grow in your relationship with God and release the healing He longs to bring in your life.
The prophet listens to God, tells the right people and great things happen.
Denis Smith Haggai
Sometimes the circumstances of life bring us to a point where we are not in a place of what we would choose or desire. We can easily feel trapped and hemmed in. Yet Psalm 16 says ‘the boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places.’ Is it possible to know God’s freedom when we find ourselves in a difficult place. John in Revelation 1, imprisoned on an island on Patmos found freedom when he found himself ‘on the Lord’s day..in the Spirit’. The Lord’s Prayer also has surprising things to teach us!
David Mayhew Revelation 1:1-19
This miracle shows us that sometimes there is enough for the day and sometimes there is overflowing provision.
Suzanne Owen Matthew 14:15-21
People are amazing! Steve uses Psalm 8 to consider how we are made in the image of God and capable of so much good.
Psalm 8 John 1:1-5 & 14 Steve Gendall
What is your greatest fear? Who holds the steering wheel in your life. Julia asks these searching questions in her talk. Julia LewisLuke 12:4-7
Uncover the light in you with 7 life-changing words from Jesus.
Steve Gendall
Mark 4:21-23
Steve considers Mary and how God interacts with ordinary people like us!Luke 1:26-39Steve Clark
Jesus was Chosen; King Charles is chosen; You are chosen - for a particular purpose for Almighty God. Isaiah 42:1-4 & Luke 23: 33-38Steve Gendall
There is true freedom in knowing and receiving God's love. Steve discusses some of the obstacles that prevent us entering into a greater intimacy with Jesus. 1 John 1:1-4 & 1 John 3:1-14Steve Gendall
We will be looking at the restoration of Peter when Jesus appeared to the disciples on the shores of lake GalileeJohn 21:15-22Paul Deeming
In this talk Suzanne examines Thomas after the resurrection of Jesus - is he a doubter or a truth seeker?Suzanne OwenJohn 20:24-29
Welcome to our Maundy Thursday service all about going deeper with Jesus. John 6:1-15Steve Gendall
The theme for our 22:2 service this morning is: "Admitting I am wrong". During his talk Steve will be drawing from Galatians 1:11-24.How easy or hard do you find it to admit when you are wrong? Galatians 1:11-24Steve Gendall
The healing of the Gerasene demoniac. What in me is in chains? How can Jesus break the chains to set me free?
Revd Canon Sarah Chapman
Mark 5:1-20
Lies exposed and truth declared - teaching by Steve Gendall from Luke 4:1-15
Steve Gendall
Luke 4:1-15
Many folks in the Bible had encounters with God up a mountain! It is a place where we can leave the fog and mist of the valley, and get a better perspective of reality and what is around us. Moses famously met God on Mount Horeb in a burning bush. As we look at this episode from Exodus 3v1-14, we see how Moses began to get a clearer picture of who he was, who God is and what God was calling him to. God still desires today to lift the fog of our inadequacies and disappointments, and empower us with a fresh vision of who He is and what He is calling us to.
David Mayhew
Exodus 3:1-14
What is your motivation for fasting or giving up something during lent? In this talk Suzanne encourages us to examine our motivation and earnestly seek God's heart.
Suzanne Owen
Matthew 6: 1-6 & 16-21
We are looking at the seven signs John uses in his gospel to set out why Jesus is who he says he is. Today we look at the second sign.
John 4:46-54
Suzanne Owen
The theme for today is ‘the lost son’, the well known parable of Jesus. We will be exploring the theme of prodigal – and asking ourselves the question: am I a prodigal?
Luke 15:11-32
Suzanne Owen
Just as Jacob needed the heavens to open when he found himself in a rocky wilderness (Genesis 28:10-22), we certainly need God to open the heavens afresh in our lives. He wants to do that, to bless and to give us fresh hope.
Genesis 28:10-22
David Mayhew
The zeal of the Lord will accomplish his purpose - that good news will be proclaimed and all people will see God's salvation in Jesus.
Steve Gendall
Luke 1:57-66
God came to Mary in a startling fashion through an angel, with words of grace and love as well as promises of His real and vibrant presence, announcing that she would miraculously bear the coming Saviour of the world. He reassured her in the midst of her distress and questions, and as she surrendered to Him, something (or Someone) amazing happened in her (Luke 1v26-36). So began her journey of wonder and expectancy.
In the same way, He also comes to us, with words of grace, love and promise, challenging us to receive Him afresh in these days - His salvation, His call to walk with Him and His presence itself. If we do, our eyes will be filled with wonder, and we will never be the same again!
David Mayhew
Luke 1:26-36
The service today is ‘waiting for the promise’ as part of the Advent theme this week of ‘watch for the light’. We will be looking at the promise given to Abraham that he would be a father, and how long he had to wait.
Suzanne Owen
Genesis 18:1-15
Genesis 21:1-2 & 6
Looking at the time in Elijah’s life where he had run away from the threat to his life, and, in crisis, made a pilgrimage to the mountain of the Lord.
Suzanne Owen
1 Kings 19:5-7 & 8-9
Holman Hunt’s famous painting, ‘The Light of the World,’ was inspired by Jesus’ words: ‘Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him’ (Revelation 3v20). Today we look at the context in which Jesus spoke these words when He invited a struggling church in Laodicea (modern Turkey) to put aside all lukewarmness and to passionately seek all that God would want to give them.
David Mayhew
Revelation 3:14-21
We are all somewhere on the road between a pigsty and a palace. Steve considers where each of us might be on that road.
Steve Gendall
Luke 15:11-24
We can easily feel in these days as if the darkness is closing in, in our personal lives as well as on a national and international scale. The Lord wants to open our eyes to see where all of history is heading, culminating in his kingdom gloriously manifest in new heavens and a new earth. But this kingdom has already broken into our world and lives, if we, like Elisha's servant in 2 Kings 6v13-17, can but see it!
David Mayhew
2 Kings 6:13-17
Today we celebrate one of the big 5 of Christianity, without which Christianity would not exist as the dynamic power of God poured out into the world that it is - Pentecost. The other elements of the big 5 are: Christmas, Easter, Ascension and Jesus' second coming.
Join us and be renewed and refreshed by the living power of God who comes to us in the presence of the Holy Spirit.
David Mayhew
Acts 2:17-21
The Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael point us to God.
Denis Smith
Genesis 28:10-19
John 1:43-51
Reflecting on the example of the Queen and her faith in God, Steve explores how we can live freer, lighter and brighter.
Steve Gendall
Matthew 11:25-30
When we are buffeted by fears, anxieties and disappointments, and struggle with our human limitations, the Lord encourages us to draw deeper from the well of His love, hope and faith. Jesus encountered Simon after a fruitless night of fishing and encouraged him to ‘Put out into the deep’ (Luke 5v1-11). He would never be the same again!
David Mayhew
Luke 5:1-11
In this talk Suzanne looks at the story of Jesus meeting Mary, after the death of Lazarus, and considers how Jesus responded to her - which was different to how he responded to Martha.
Suzanne Owen
John 11:28-37
We take a look at a key moment in the life of Elijah in 1 Kings 19 when he felt alone, at the end of himself and despairing of life itself. God comes to him in great tenderness, and speaks to him, not in the mighty manifestations of an earthquake, fire or wind, but in a gentle whisper. We all long to hear God speak to us. Today we explore how we can draw near to Him, to be still and know that He is indeed an all powerful, yet deeply caring God.
David Mayhew
1 Kings 19:2-13
John the Baptist tells us that the Messiah will send His Holy Spirit and fire.
Steve Gendall
Luke 3:1-18
Today we are looking at the story of Martha, sister of Lazarus and Mary, and her experience when her brother died.
Suzanne Owen
John 11:1-7 & 17-27
We all struggle with many things – our past, our present circumstances, what we have done, what’s been done to us, and even with ourselves. Like Jacob in Genesis 32:22-31, we can encounter God in the midst of our struggles and receive new life, new hope and the very life-giving blessing of God…especially when we cry out like Jacob, ‘I will not let you go until you bless me!’
David Mayhew
Genesis 32:22-31
Sandi looks at how we can walk in the light and live life to the full in our Healing Service today.
Sandi Wickens
1 John 1:1-2:11
Today we look at the familiar verse where Jesus invites the weary and burdened to come to Him.
Suzanne Owen
Matthew 11:28-30
Bartimaeus was blind, probably from birth. As Jesus passed through Jericho he cried out to our Lord – “Jesus Son of David have mercy on me.” Jesus asked him what he wanted and Bartimaeus did not beat about the bush. “Rabbi I want to see.” His directness was rewarded and not only did he receive instant sight but also he became an instant follower of Jesus. Are we always as direct in our approach to Jesus?
Colin Crook
Mark 10:46 – 52
In Psalm 23v5, we see God preparing a table before us, inviting us to come home and feast! There are so many reasons we do not receive his gracious love. We feel unworthy, we get busy and distracted, we feel we should be doing something for Him...rather than simply receiving His love that continuously and pursues us. Will you take a seat at the banquet of His love today?
David Mayhew
Psalm 23:5
How can a Christian believe in both suffering and healing? How do we hold these two things together? Steve touches on this tricky subject in the service today.
Steve Clark
John 9:1-5
The whole ministry of John the Baptist was to prepare the way for his cousin Jesus. This morning we particularly look at the promise that John would baptise with water but Jesus would baptise in the Holy Spirit and what this means for us today?
Colin Crook
Mark 1:1-8
We meet with people and we meet with God. We are revived by people and we are revived by God. We serve people and so we serve God.
Denis Smith
Acts 5:12-16
Acts 6:1-7
Acts 1:1-11
Colin Crook
Jesus takes his disciples to the Mount of Olives and ascends into heaven before their eyes. How do the disciples respond? Why did Jesus have to ascend? Where is heaven and what is it like?
Today's healing service we will be looking at the resurrection appearance of Jesus to the disciples who are hiding in fear of their lives. They are changed by their encounter with the risen Jesus.
What will an encounter with the risen Jesus mean for me?
Suzanne Owen
John 20:19-23
It's easy with all the problems and difficulties of life to forget that at the heart of reality is the One who loves us with a profound, unending and unchangeable love.
To Peter, struggling with deep disappointment, Jesus asked him, "Do you love me more than these?". The response that Jesus teased from his heart truly set him free to discover the burning, inextinguishable love of God at the centre of the universe, both for himself and the world.
David Mayhew
John 21:15-17 & 20-21
Jesus was, and still is, in the business of helping people believe. Even though he stood right in front of the disciples he still helped them to believe.
Jesus has good news for everyone!
John 20&21
Suzanne considers the experience of the two on the road to Emmaus after witnessing the death of Jesus. They were filled with grief and hopelessness, but and encounter with Jesus brought transformation.
Suzanne Owen
Luke 24:13-17
Misunderstandings can trip us up, be stumbling blocks to our understanding and yet if we are prepared to allow the Spirit of Truth to penetrate our hearts, minds and blind spots, we, like Mary, can say 'We have seen the Lord' (John 20:18).
In our service yesterday, Suzanne explored how Judas may have misunderstood his friend, Jesus.
Suzanne focuses on Judas and his act of betrayal in the garden.
Suzanne Owen
John 18:1-8
Truth is often depicted as the right facts, the correct information - but the truth about truth is so much deeper than that. Truth is about 'who' not 'what', and we will be discovering the freedom that knowing truth brings.
Suzanne Owen
John 8:31-36
Psalm 31:3-5
Steve shares how safe we are in the Lord's hands, and how we are secure in a 'snatch-free zone'.
As the storm clouds loomed over Jesus life with the events of Easter week fast approaching he called his disciples to be with him, and 'Watch and Pray'.
In the midst of the storm we are facing, both in our personal circumstances and in the world, Jesus still invites those who follow him, to climb the watchtower in order to gain a bigger and clearer perspective, to receive courage and fresh hope...to watch and pray!
David Mayhew
Matthew 26:36-41 & Matthew 26:45-46
Can we really be sure we are saved? Do we doubt our salvation?
All too often we rely on how we feel rather than trusting in Biblical truth. Suzanne considers how we are clothed in Christ and what that means.
In this talk Suzanne looks at our new clothes given to us as gifts from God.
Suzanne Owen
Isaiah 61:1-3 & 10, Galatians 3:23-29
Steve Gendall
Matthew 7:7-12
Never give up because our God is on call 7 days a week 24 hours a day. What is the secret of prayer? God is generous and quick to help. Is He waiting for you to ask...?
David Mayhew
Matthew 2:13-23
The parts that don't normally make it into our Christmas plays are the events in Matthew 2. There we read of Mary fleeing into the night with her baby Jesus, faced with fear, a killing machine at her heels and years of disappointing anonymity. The story line has many parallels with what the Ukrainians are facing in these days.
Where is God and what are his purposes when the unexpected, disappointment and even tragedy strike? Matthew 2 v 13-23 give us some much needed insight!
Why did Jesus look up when He prayed?
Steve Gendall considers this question in this talk from a passage in John 17.
Suzanne Owen
Luke 2:8-14
What does glory mean? What does it mean to have the Lord's favour? Does having God's favour mean you are His favourite? Does God have favourites? What about peace? If I don't feel peaceful does that mean God's favour is not resting on me?
Suzanne unpacks the angel's message. The angels came to the official sinners first with their message, which means that the saviour of the world came to sinners first.
At Christmas, God offers us all the best stuff and all we have to simply say "Yes, I will take it".
Will you?
David Mayhew
Revelation 17:1-17
In times of turmoil and tribulation when we may be tempted to despair, God in the book of Revelation, and in particular Chapter 7, wants to open our eyes to unveil the spiritual reality that He is sovereign and on the throne. He invites us to be part of His worshipping community, to know His love and tender care and be filled anew with hope, whatever we are going through.
David Mayhew
Acts 16:16-34
In this season and on this Remembrance Day, we remember those who have given their lives in the past to ensure our freedoms. We also especially remember the great freedom Jesus has brought to us as we look at the lives of three people transformed by Him in Acts 16:16-34...through one deliverance, one baptism and one earthquake!
David Mayhew
Daniel 1:1-21
When we find ourselves in difficult circumstances, perhaps not of our own choosing, how do we nourish ourselves so that we can still thrive and make an impact for God?
Suzanne Owen
2 Chronicles 13:1-20
The faithfulness of God and the reliability of what He says.
David Mayhew
Exodus 4:1-5
The Lord invites us to trust Him with our hearts. He also entrusts each one with unique gifts and life experiences, to share the grace He has placed in us to those around us.
What has He placed in your hand?
In His talk David references Helen Roseveane's testimony. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8SLF...
David Mayhew
Mark 8
Is there something we would like to happen in our lives before we really trust in God? The Lord encourages us to walk in a simple humble relationship of trust in Him, whatever happens or doesn't happen in our lives.
Steve Gendall
Ephesians 3:20-21
I believe the Lord gives us permission not only to dream but to work with Him to see those dreams come to fruition.
2nd September 2021
Steve Gendall
Psalm 115
The Lord blesses; the Lord increases; and the Lord gives the earth - these benefits our ours!
Suzanne Owen
Proverbs 3:5-6
How to find God's guidance and let Him take the steering wheel.
12th August 2021
Steve Gendall
1 Peter 2. 4-10
Do you have a precious stone? A stone that blesses and heals you?
Let me tell you about mine.
Steve Gendall
Luke 18:9-14
The Lord our righteousness. God marks us with His approval - what freedom!
Steve Gendall
2 Corinthians 3:12-18
Steve explores freedom, giving thanks that his long walk to freedom has begun, but acknowledging that he has a way to go yet!
Steve Gendall
John 15.26-27
An opportunity to reflect on lies and liars in the company of the Spirit of Truth.
David Mayhew
Psalm 42 & 43
Sometimes God is behind direct questions because he wants to draw something out of us.
Psalm 68 & 84
David Mayhew
What are you yearning for? Come and dwell at the well, settle, be still and know God's provision, presence and peace.
Suzanne Owen
Luke 24:44-53
What type of clothes have you put on today? Clothes identify us. Jesus wants us to be clothed with the Holy Spirit. His blessing can never be taken away.
David Mayhew
Exodus 3:1-5
Let It Go
Is there something that you need to let go of in order to receive from God?
Steve Gendall
Revelation 22:1-3
"Healing made crystal clear"
Seek the healing that is available to you - a message for those who suffer, those who are in the Kingdom of God and for those who endure.
Suzanne Owen
John 5:1-7 "The Healing at the Pool"
How am I? Am I just languishing? How has the last year left me feeling? Suzanne explores these questions and reflects on the experience of the man by the pool in John 5.
Revd Steve Gendall
1 Corinthians 15:1-4
Steve encourages us to join the disciples in their joy at Jesus' resurrection, whilst acknowledging that we are a fragile nation.
Luke 24:36-49
Suzanne Owen
The penny dropped for the disciples when Jesus appeared to them. He opened and renewed their minds. Today, Jesus longs to heal and unlock minds - will you come and receive from him?
Mark 14
Steve explores some of the last events in the life of Jesus including his words "You will all fall away".
Suzanne Owen 25th March 2021 Luke 8:42-48 Suzanne considers the many layers we put on and how God wants to 'unwrap' us releasing us from the stifling baggage that hinders us.
Link to Chris Tomlin song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHeucaCZcKQ
Steve Gendall
John 6:29 & 2 Corinthians 5:17
Abide in Christ, discover what it means to be a new creation.
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