Join us this week at UNLTD Church for an inspiring talk by Stu Dendy, brought to us by Home For Good. Stu shares a powerful message about family, God's heart, the meaning of belonging, and the church’s role in fostering and adoption as part of being a community where everyone can find a place to call home. Whether you’re part of our local church or tuning in from afar, this talk will encourage you to reflect on what it means to be family and how we can pray for care-experienced children and support the incredible work that Home For Good is doing!
Matt interviews Ben Keenans about his roles with Exeter Street Pastors.
Link to the video is here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=179&v=DGkPIE9BqLM
In this message, Matt brings us into the heart of the Prodigal Son story, focusing on the unwavering love of the Father in Luke 15. He challenges us to rethink how we view God’s embrace, unpacking themes of forgiveness, restoration, and grace. Through vivid storytelling and powerful insights, Matt reveals how God's love reaches us wherever we are, whether close or far. This talk is an invitation to step into God's love, free from comparison and filled with purpose.
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In this talk, Matt unpacks a biblical theology of money, exploring Jesus’ radical teachings on wealth and generosity from Matthew 6. He challenges the idea that financial security is the foundation of a fulfilling life, showing how what we treasure reveals the true state of our hearts. Matt also offers a transparent update on UNLTD Church’s finances, sharing how the community has grown while facing financial challenges. This message encourages listeners to trust God with their resources and invest in His eternal purposes.
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In this talk, Matt Clayton continues the series on the Prodigal Son, this time focusing on the older brother from Luke 15:25-32. The older brother, while living in his father's presence, is trapped in resentment, self-righteousness, and entitlement. Matt delves into the unseen danger of working for approval instead of working from relationship. The story challenges those of us who may have been close to the Father for a long time but have lost the joy of true relationship, offering a powerful reflection on grace, freedom, and overcoming a “moralistic intensity” mindset.
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In this talk, Matt Clayton continues the Prodigal Son series with a focus on the younger son from Luke 15:11-32. It’s a story of rebellion, brokenness, and the incredible love of a Father who never gives up on us. Whether you've experienced distance from God or struggle with regret, this message will remind you of His unrelenting grace and the joy of coming home.
Matt unpacks the harsh reality of the younger son’s departure, the temptation of the "distant country," and how true restoration happens not through our efforts but through the Father’s overwhelming love.
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In this talk, Matt dives into the first part of the famous parable of the Prodigal Son.Inspired by Henry Nouwen's "The Return of the Prodigal Son," Matt unpacks the characters and sets the stage for this powerful story of redemption, acceptance, and God's love.The parable is about more than just the "lost son." It's about seeing ourselves in both brothers and understanding God's heart for all of us.
Matt explores the themes of rebellion, resentment, and forgiveness.He challenges you to consider:
How you might relate to the younger son who strayed away.
Whether you have any resentment like the older son.
How to embrace the incredible love and forgiveness offered by the Father.
This is a powerful message that will leave you encouraged and challenged.
In this message, Matt from UNLTD Church Exeter dives into the grand narrative of Scripture and God's plan to renew all things, focusing on its significance for today's youth. Drawing from personal experiences and Revelation 21:1-5, he reflects on the challenges facing young people—poverty, insecurity, and inequality—and how the church can offer hope and restoration through Jesus.
Matt emphasizes the importance of a multi-generational church family and calls listeners to actively support and engage with the next generation. Through practical insights and reflection, he challenges us to play our part in God's mission of renewal and be a source of encouragement and strength for young people in our communities.
Tune in to discover how we can prepare the way for God’s renewal and inspire the next generation to find hope and purpose in Christ.
Psalm 100 - Pt. 2 | We Are HIS | 15.09.24 | UNLTD Church Exeter
In today’s talk, Matt continues our mini-series on Psalm 100, focusing on what it means to belong to God. We are HIS, not our own. Learn how worship is more than just singing; it’s a life surrendered to Jesus, where we move beyond the "ME lens" and step into the calling He has for us.
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In this first part of our journey through Psalm 100, Matt explores how worship is central to our hearts and lives. Drawing from the powerful words of Psalm 100, we learn how praise and joy shape our spiritual walk.We’ll dive into how Jesus models joy even in the midst of trials and how we can build daily practices that align our hearts with God's presence.Let’s cultivate a heart of praise! 🌿Watch now and start your journey: www.unltd.church/talks
In this talk, Matt explores the profound concept of gentleness, drawing inspiration from Galatians 5:16-17; 22-23 and Matthew 11:29. We delve into the essence of Jesus' heart, his gentle strength, and how his actions on the cross exemplify true power restrained by love.
Key Points:
Breakout Question:How can you embody 'gentle strength' in your daily interactions, leadership, and relationships? Share specific examples where you want to practice or improve your gentleness.
We often misconstrue gentleness as weakness, but it actually embodies "gentle strength," the ability to wield power with grace and restraint. Through powerful examples, including a moment from the Church of England’s synod and Jesus' ultimate sacrifice, we see how gentleness can shift power dynamics and transform hearts.
Discover how Jesus, the gentle giant, moves with a heart of humility, seeking the lost, healing the sick, and embracing those who are overlooked. Reflect on the unforced rhythms of grace and the gentle rulership of Jesus, who, though all-powerful, chooses to lead with compassion and love.
Join me in pondering how we can embody gentle strength in our daily interactions, leadership, and relationships. This episode challenges us to let gentleness break into our lives, guiding us to a place of security, confidence, and divine peace.
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Welcome to the first morning service in our 'Fruits' series! Today, Matt delves into the profound meaning of 'Kindness' as one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Join us as we explore how divine kindness, rooted in God's love, can transform our lives and the lives of those around us.
Highlights from the Talk:
Key Points to Reflect On:
Join us in this journey of exploring and practicing true kindness, and let's make a significant impact in our communities!
Matt explores the fruit of patience from Galatians 5:22-23. He addresses how patience remains crucial in our fast-paced, instant-gratification world.
The Value of Waiting:
Biblical Examples of Patience:
Examining stories like Abraham, Joseph, and David to illustrate how God works through long periods of waiting, showing that patience is often rewarded in profound ways.
The True Meaning of Patience:
Delving into the Greek word "makrothumia"
Patience in Difficult Times:
Discussing personal experiences and the story of Paul and Silas worshipping in prison to demonstrate patience during trials and how faith can sustain us through tough times.
Cultivating Patience:
Offering practical ways to develop "divinely-regulated patience" and explaining why it's essential for seeing the full picture of God's work in our lives.
The Dangers of Impatience:
Examining how impatience can lead to poor decisions and missing out on God's plan, using the story of David sparing Saul's life as an example of restraint and wisdom.
Matt concludes by reminding viewers that patience isn't about passive waiting, but actively trusting God's timing and work in our lives. He encourages embracing slow moments as opportunities to marinate in God's spirit.
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Each month we focus on part of our vision at UNLTD CHURCH. Today we focus on UNTLD as a family, anchored in John 13:34 - 'Love one another as He loved us'.
Family Means:Everyone praying, giving, serving togetherOperating like the Trinity - seamlessly united yet distinctFinding true belonging by using your gifts to servePassing on our DNA to the next generation
ConclusionPray about where to serve in our familyPray about who to disciple and mentorWe love because He first loved us (1 John 4:19)
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Feeling stressed and anxious?
You can watch this talk here - https://youtu.be/-N4UCrzFqpQMatt tackles the tough topic of how to find peace and deal with anxiety, even when circumstances don't change.In this episode, you'll learn:- How to acknowledge and address your anxieties- How to find strength and comfort in God- What it means to truly cast your burdens on Him- Why worship is an antidote to worry- Even when life gets tough, God's love and care are always with you.Don't miss this encouraging message!
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Podcast Summary: Who is Jesus?
In this episode, we explore the identity of Jesus through the lens of Colossians 1:15-20 and 2:6-10. Abbie dives into who Jesus is, why He is the Son of God, and what it means to follow Him.
Key Points Discussed:
Practical Application for Believers:
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Do you ever struggle with temptation? We all do! This talk dives into the concept of self-control from a Christian perspective.
You'll learn:
Even if you're not religious, this talk offers valuable insights on overcoming bad habits and achieving your goals. Get ready to be encouraged and equipped to win the war in your mind!
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Podcast Summary: Fruits of the Holy Spirit - Joy that Overflows
Speaker: Matt Clayton
Key Points:
Discussion Questions:
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Matt walks us through Holy Week talking about we NEED the resurrection
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Matt contrasts our human tendency to betray and gossip about those who hurt us with Jesus' remarkable response to Judas' betrayal during the Last Supper. Though Jesus plainly stated one of his disciples would betray him, he did not treat Judas as an outcast. Instead, Jesus kept Judas intimately close, even allowing him to dip bread in the same bowl.
Matt speak about Jesus' profound loyalty and love for those who hurt him most. He draws a parallel to how we all betray Jesus at times by disobeying His will. Yet Jesus persistently desires to bring us back into close relationship, just as he did with Judas.
The purpose of our existence is to wholeheartedly love God who gave himself fully for us through Jesus' death. We are to extend the same intimate embrace that Jesus offered, quickly forgiving others as he forgave us when we had betrayed him.
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Main Point: We should be actively seeking Jesus in our everyday lives and trusting that He can bring miracles into any situation.
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This episode focuses on the story from Mark 5 where Jesus raises a dead girl back to life and heals a sick woman. The main points covered are:
The key takeaway is that we should persistently bring every area of life to Jesus, share testimonies of His power, and speak life into dead situations around us, following Jesus' example.
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Matt talks about the fact the devil tries to rob and destroy our idenity and God's plan for our lives
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Feeling Unloved? This Valentine's Day, Discover the Love That Changes Everything.
Struggling with loneliness, doubt, or a sense of emptiness? You're not alone. In this special podcast, Matt explores the unconditional love of God that surpasses any earthly affection.
Discover:
This message is for everyone, regardless of your relationship status or faith background. Join Matt and find the love that truly matters.
Click play and experience a love that will change everything.
P.S. Feeling lost or disconnected? We're here for you. Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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Matt shares from Mark 2:1-12 where some friends lower a paralysed man into Jesus' presence after smashing through a roof!
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Matt talks about Jesus saying "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” (Mark 2:17)
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Matt talks about the God's plan to renew the earth and how that changes everything for the Youth of the City
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Matt talks about the faithfulness of God
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Abbie talks about the faithfulness of God
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Matt talks about how we can keep our eyes on Jesus
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Matt talks about how we can have a deeper more rich, more vibrant understanding of who God is and his faithfulness. That will lead us to more risks and be more faithful to God, which in tern show us how faithful God is and so the never ending loop begins!
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Matt talks about everyone playing their part to rebuild the church
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Matt unpacks a theology of money and speaks about the UNLTD's financial position.
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Matt talks about being a community that LOVES
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Laura unpacks why we're going all out for the youth of the city
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Matt looks at the how Jesus prays and how Mary and Martha speak to Jesus. Contrastsing Martha's raw, emotionally honest prayer when her brother Lazarus dies with Jesus' familiar, trusting prayer to the Father before raising Lazarus from the dead. Matt encourages the congregation to pray with the same intimacy and honesty as Jesus and Martha, holding nothing back from God.
Matt's vision series is to be fully engaged - giving, serving, and praying - so they can experience the resurrection power of Jesus in their lives. As they give Jesus access to every area of their lives through prayer, he can perform miraculous transformations. The ultimate desire is for others to encounter the real Jesus through seeing his miraculous work in the lives of the congregation.
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Farida unpacks what it means to know Jesus and be known by him!
Farida is a curate at Saint Church in East London.
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Matt looks at a self-less kinda love
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The sailors ask Jonah - Who Are You? Laura digs into our identity and talks about how it should be founded in Jesus.
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The sailers demand Jonah to 'Call Upon Your God'. Matt explores how we're asked the same thing in our lives today.
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Jonah is caught in the storm of his life.
Matt unpacks three storms we face.
Storms God creates
Storms we create
Other storms are others storms
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An introduction into our new series on Jonah.
My theology and my desires as sometimes feel out of line.
Matt's hope for this series is that this series leads us to three prayers
For miracles
For revival
Lord not my will, but yours
Jonah keeps running from God.
Yet God, wants us to know, he’s still in control and won't give up on us.
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Matt speaks about how Jesus calls us to a radical new life when we follow Jesus
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Ed Hodges unpacks Col 2:6-15
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Matt looks at how Paul speakings into the tension of the Colossian church as they feel second rate + are told that Jesus isn’t really cracked up to be all he says he is!!
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Andrew Beane - Good Good Father - Fathers Day Special
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Jen - Good Good Father - Do You Want More?
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Matt looks at how we can find rest in God
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Pentecost 2023 - Matt Clayton
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Pre-Pentecost. Shaun Hornsby
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Good Good Father: Whom We Are Known By. 07.07.23. Jenny Nightingale
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Matt talks about how we can trust God as a good Father.
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Bob unpacks the story about Jesus healing the official’s son in Mark 4.
He unpacked that he:
Moves towards Jesus in His time of need.
Responds to Jesus' words with his action.
Surrenders everything to Jesus
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Jenny Nightingale encourages us to play our part in the church.
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Matt talks about Easter Sunday - The Joy in the Resurrection.
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Matt talks about Palm Sunday.
The donkey, the entrance & the crowd!
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Matt speaks about how we can echo God's joy in the way he gives to us!
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Emma speaks about how we can partner with the persecuted church
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Laura shares the heart behind our vision for being 'All Out' for the Youth of the city.
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Matt looks at our vision of being a church that see's the Miraculous In the Mundane looking at Acts 3:1-10.
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Matt unpacks the story of Ananias in Acts 9:1-21 looking at love that changes the world
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Jenny speaks about how God brings life looking at the Woman at the well in
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Laura Clayton preaches on Matthew 9:9-13 - Don't Miss HIS Message
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Matt looks at Pt.2 of the Baptism of Jesus, speaking about the love God has for you.
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Matt speaks from Luke 19:1-10 about Zacchaeus, asking the question 'What's Your Block' from God?
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The first part, of two, looking the Baptism Of Jesus found in Matthew 3:13-17
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We don't talk about it enough, so James chatted to ex-Unlimiteder and current vicar-in-training, Pete Norris.
In place of a Sunday gathering this week, James and Helen chat about a massive change in the life and leadership of Unlimited Church!
The one in which we talk about seeking revenge or being walked all over. And we're joined by one of Unlimited's 5 Emilys!
Reboot - continuing to think about what it looks like rebooting our lives Jesus' way. This one's all about what it means to tell the truth.
For this week's Reboot we have a fantastic guest. James is looking like a working professional and Helen is rocking a leather jacket.
Unlimited's latest Reboot podcast, where we look at lust and desire and have issues with our guest.
Unlimited's latest podcast. We chat about what Jesus says about anger. And gets personal with this week's guest.
This is the first in our new online series called Reboot - join us as we chat about life and faith and take a look at a bit of the Bible.
Catch up today with James and Helen as they chat about the past couple of weeks as James has been away! Don't forget to rate and subscribe.
Happy Friday everyone! Today we have a special guest star making their debut on the Unlimited Church Weekly Podcast as James is off on his holiday. You know the drill by know, don't forget to rate and hit subscribe, and tell your friends!
This week on the podcast, Helen and James chat about coffee (no surprises there), the heat, covid updates, Exeter restaurants and responsibility.
It's Friday which means it's podcast day! Catch up here, and enjoy James and Helen explain 'the tiktok', and speak about being forgiven.
It's Friday morning which means it's time for another podcast! Catch up here with Helen and James, as they share with us this week - don't forget to subscribe.