Sunday Talks: Recent Episodes
St Peter's Church, Maidenhead
Catch up on any talks you've missed from our weekly Sunday Services. For more information about our church family or to get in touch visit our website www.stpetersmaidenhead.org.uk
Geoff talks about Abraham - the Father of Faith and how, like Abraham we are called to be a blessing to all nations.
John Barringer speaks about Noah who was a man standing against the evil of the surrounding culture, walking with God as a righteous man.
David talks about the third Person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit, looking at how he is revealed in the first outpouring of the Spirit on the Church.
David unpacks Acts 14 as we see that the Christian life is one of battles as well as blessings. In the face of hardships, we learn from Paul and Barnabas the importance of keeping going and keeping connected.
David speaks about the church starting to spread outwards from Jerusalem into the Gentile world like a pebble dropping into a pond and spreading out its ripples. Key aspects of the church for this are:
- Inter-cultural
- Spirit-filled
- Courageous
Jesus meets the disciples in the evening of Easter Sunday to reaffirm and explain the truths about Him that they knew but had lost sight of in the trauma of the crucifixion.
Tim Stone speaks about how Jesus is always with us and working for us, even if we don't always recognise him or feel his presence.
Sadly the first few minutes of the talk were lost due to technical issues. We pick up where Tim is talking about the two disciples on the road with Jesus and how he taught them and restored their hope, even though they didn't realise who he was.
David Short examines the evidence for the resurrection presented in the Bible itself and in external sources, illustrating why proof of Jesus' being raised to life again is indeed a challenge to the sceptic.
David Short talks about Jesus' entry into Jerusalem with all the cheering crowds and then thinks about what happens when the people have left. What choices do we make when the crowds have left? Do we choose to follow Jesus or not?
David talks about the importance of diligence - persistent effort - in growing in wisdom.
David talks about the parent-child relationship, looking at it from both sides, considering the need for parents to guide and discipline their children and children to honour their parents.
David talks about sex and temptation, about turning relationships into commodities where social relationships are devalued.
David speaks about anger, how it can be hugely destructive but is also a characteristic of God.
Tim Stone speaks about envy, the effect it has on us and how to recognise and counter envy.
Geoff speaks about the importance of forging friendships and the strength in friendship.
David talks about the importance of humility by exploring the risks and dangers of its opposite: pride.
David speaks about using wisdom in what we choose to say and not say, also in how we speak our words to be a blessing.
David speaks about using wisdom like a compass to give us true direction, avoiding wickedness and temptation.
Carol speaks about the simplicity of being generous, repenting of holding on to wealth when other people are in need.
John Barringer talks about how to search out joy and contentment through the simplicity of a relationship with Jesus rather than the lure of contentment through having more stuff.
David talks about the importance of controlling what we say and how we speak so that our speech is a blessing to other people (and ourselves) and not a curse.
David speaks about remembering people who have suffered, laying down their lives for other people, especially Jesus who suffered the Cross and laid down His life for us.
David concludes our series on God’s vision for his church by looking at how the church is sent into the world to be salt and light, transforming society and changing lives with the love and good news of Jesus.
John talks about Enoch, who, by God's grace, pleased God and walked with him. What about us?
Geoff talks about our first ordinary hero of faith Abel and what he teaches us about worship.
We will all face times of difficulty and sorrow, so how can we handle suffering well? What are the resources that Christianity offers? David encourages us to open our hearts and switch on our brains.
Note that there was a problem with the sound recording so the final 30s is faded out.
God wants his church to be a serving church. But how can we serve without sinking? David encourages us to consider our motivation for serving and God’s vision of an interdependent community.
David explores how God’s vision for his church includes being a community of people sharing lives together; loving, serving, encouraging and forgiving one another.
David explores God’s desire for his church and how this can compare to our expectations. God is seeking a steadfast church devoted to the apostle’s teaching, to fellowship, the breaking of bread and to prayer.
Geoff speaks about the importance of laying solid foundations because we never know what life may bring next.
David explores what the fifth chapter of Daniel has to say about our search for significance and the pride that can hinder us from experiencing the fullness of God.
Carol Cooper talks about the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and the fiery furnace, looking at how to remain true to God in a hostile culture.
There are some occasional cut-outs in the audio, especially at the start.
John looks at Daniel and Nebuchadnezzar's dream, and how to choose the right kingdom for freedom and life.
David introduces the series of talks on Daniel, speaking about the challenge of living as exiles in a foreign culture.
David unpacks what this passage has to say about the nature of Christian joy, and what we can do to experience more of the joy that Jesus gives.
The Holy Spirit is the world’s first and foremost missionary. David explores this ministry of the Holy Spirit and how we can join in with what he is doing.
David unpacks why Christians can expect to face hostility, and how to respond when it happens.
Ruth speaks about Jesus being the light that has come into the world.
This podcast replaces the earlier version that contained the entire service.
Through considering Jesus’ washing his disciples feet, David unpacks how scripture leads us into worship, trust and obedience.
David explores Jesus’ response to Martha’s and Mary’s grief at the death of their brother Lazarus, and how it reveals that Jesus is the true wonderful counsellor.
David explores the difference between eternal security and false security, and our need to trust God’s Word.
Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd”. David unpacks why this is good news, and that we are known, valued and have a purpose.
As David looks at the healing of the man born blind, he explores the marks of spiritual blindness and how we can have our eyes open to Jesus.
At our All Age Easter Sunday Celebration, David looks at the amazing events of the first Easter weekend and what it means for us today.
This Palm Sunday John unpacks the events of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and encourages us to follow Jesus along the narrow path.
David talks about the vision for the church and the underpinning generosity to support it
David continues the series looking at Job and how the book addresses the questions about a good God and suffering.
David speaks about God allowing sorrow and suffering to walk with us and be transformed into glory and grace
David talks about the difference between religious wisdom, secular wisdom and godly wisdom.
Tim Stone talks about what leads you will follow as you start your journey at the start of a new year, taking inspiration from Joseph following God's lead to protect Jesus as a child.
As we begin the final chapter of this letter, David explores how the gospel transforms our daily lives from the inside out. We look at what these verses have to say about family life and work.
David unfolds the instructions given to wives and husbands and explores what this has to say to all of us, irrespective of our relationship status.
David unpacks these verses as we explore what it means to live faithfully, live wisely and live thankfully as children of light.
Emma speaks about being changed by God, putting off the old way of life and putting on the new.
How do we grow up spiritually? David unpacks the first half of chapter 4 to reveal the key to maturity is community.
David looks at how God can bring his good purposes out of suffering, even when it seems meaningless.
David encourages us to step into our new identity in Christ, which we have received by grace.
Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, David looks back on her life of service and her faith in Jesus, and encourages us to push forward into knowing Jesus intimately, personally and vitally.
Starting a new series in Ephesians called ‘Immeasurably More’, David explores the question of God’s sovereignty and our free will.
In this All Age service, David continues our series in Acts 9-12 by asking how daring are our prayers, and do we believe God will really answer them?
Carol talks about Barnabas, the 'Son of Encouragement', and his vital role in enabling Paul's ministry.
David concludes our series in Isaiah by exploring how the radical message of grace, found in Isaiah 42-56, should impact our lives.
David unpacks the third of the Servant Songs in Isaiah and explores how God’s love is able to transform the messiness and ordinariness of our everyday lives.
Who is Jesus? David looks at how we can learn from Jesus the great teacher, the Holy One of God.
David opens our new series on ‘Who is Jesus?’ by looking at what Jesus means when he says that he is the Bread of Life
In our All Age service, Carol encourages us to share the good news of Jesus, his love and forgiveness
David concludes the series of talks on Matthew 24-25 by exploring what authentic faith looks like.
Carol unpacks the parable of the talents and asks the question ‘what does faithfulness look like in a time of waiting?’
David explores the parable of the ten bridesmaids and what this parable teaches about the second coming of Christ.
As David unpacks the second half of Matthew 24, we consider whether we can know the date of Christ’s return and what this means for our daily lives.
David begins a new sermon series called ‘Ready to meet the King?’, based on Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 24-25.
Ruth encourages us to reflect upon the second half of Psalm 139, and the all-powerful, all-knowing, ever-present God who will never let us down.
In this All Age talk Emma reminds us that God is near wherever we may be and whatever we may be facing.
David concludes our series on 2 Timothy by considering our charge, our hope and our strength.
David unpacks the third chapter of 2 Timothy, as we consider the world that we live in and the Word that we live by.
David continues our series in 2 Timothy and considers the question, ‘What is the gospel?’
David begins our new sermon series in 2 Timothy by considering the promise of life found in Jesus, and the influences that shape us as disciples.
As Christmas approaches, David encourages us to consider our challenges from God’s perspective.
David concludes our series on the practices of Jesus, by highlighting the importance of the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
David encourages us to take a fresh look at a familiar parable – and asks whether we will put into practice the words of Jesus.
How do you cope with stress and the storms of life? David invites us to come to God and receive His eternal perspective, security and joy.
David looks at the power that money can have over our lives, and how a life of generosity can set us free.
Imagine what Jesus could do with what we offer him. David encourages us to consider how we can share our time, possessions and skills with others.
Emma opens our sermon series on the practices of Jesus and the early church by looking at the theme of worship.
As we step forward together into this new season, David shares how we will seek to be devoted to Christ, connected to each other, and engaged in the world.
David talks about how and where God guides us, in particular how we make good decisions
This week David helps us to explore the power of our words and shares tools for taming our tongues
Ruth Knight speaks about faith and works and how they are both required, just like both of a pair of shoes are needed.
John Barringer continues the series of teaching based on the book of James, this session speaking about justice and judging with humility.
Emma talks about eagerly reading God's word, expecting Him to speak through it and listening carefully for Him.
David concludes our series in 1 Thessalonians by looking at the role of grace in this list of final instructions, and how we can listen to the Holy Spirit in our day to day lives
Looking at the big questions of bereavement and Christ’s return, David shares how in Jesus we have an endless hope not a hopeless end, and the importance of encouraging one another.
Carol talks to us about the love God has for us and the love we have for each other using a passage in which Paul speaks about the love he has for the church in Thessalonia.
As David continues our series in 1 Thessalonians we consider the call to follow God’s heart, not our own – and how this relates to sex and work.
Join David as we consider how we can be more like Jesus and live lives of truth and love.
David opens our new sermon series in the book of 1 Thessalonians by considering the question, what is church all about?
This Pentecost, David encourages us to swim deep in the streams of living water, the Holy Spirit.
This week Carol finishes off our Easter series with a reflection on Jesus conversation with Peter.
This week Ruth helps us think through how God's peace that passes understanding might manifest in our lives.
Join Carol as she helps us see how doubt and questioning can lead to great belief in God.
This week Carol explores what Lazarus, Mary and Martha can teach us about passionate worship.
David explores the final chapter of Song of Songs and the various ways we can lean into God.
This week David helps us unpack song of songs chapter 7 and reflects on how we are called to be a changed people after encounter with Jesus.
This week Carol helps us think through a passage from Acts and what it might say to us about sharing our faith with those around us.
Join Emma as we take a break from our current sermon series to explore the upcoming season of lent and ask ourselves where the Holy Spirit is leading each of us in our walk with God.
Catch up with this week's service as David takes us through chapter 5 of Song of Songs.
Join David as he explores Song of Songs 4 and the numerous ways God draws us back to himself.
Join Tim as he takes us through chapter 3 of Song of Songs and what it tells us about God's love.
Catch up as David continues working through the Song of Songs asking us an important question - what do you smell of?
Catch up on this week's sermon where David launches our latest sermon series and unpacks the very start of Song of Songs.
Join us as we start our Christmas series with David exploring how we can learn from Mary's example about dealing with life when things get difficult.
This week John helps us reflect on the first martyr in Acts and the situation for persecuted Christians around the world today.
Catch up on this week's service where David unpacks the implications of Gospel Change on Church community from Acts 8:1-25.
Join David as he explores Acts 6:1-7 and how each of us can make a difference in the world.
Join David for our Remembrance Day sermon as we explore together the concept of real hope from Revelation 21.
Catch up on the talk from our all-together service as Emma helps us explore God's challenge to be a generous church community.
In today's service David explores what Acts 4:23-37 can teach us about how to triumph in times of adversity.