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"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." Ephesians 4 v2-3
"All the believers were together and had everything in common. ...praising God and enjoying the favour of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved." Act 2 v44 &47
"Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance." John 20 v1
"When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: ‘Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ‘Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!’" Luke 19 v37&38
The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” Genesis 2 v18
"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8 v38-39
Café Church is a very informal church service for all ages. This relaxed service provides a safe space to gather and chat over a cuppa and some breakfast. Music, a quiz and a short talk.
A series written by Peter Greig and 24-7 Prayer (an international prayer movement) which explores the issues we face when our prayers seem to be unanswered. You can find out more online: https://unanswered.prayercourse.org/about/Session 5 - https://unanswered.prayercourse.org/session/easter-sunday-when/
A series written by Peter Greig and 24-7 Prayer (an international prayer movement) which explores the issues we face when our prayers seem to be unanswered. You can find out more online: https://unanswered.prayercourse.org/about/Session 4 - https://unanswered.prayercourse.org/session/holy-saturday-where/
A series written by Peter Greig and 24-7 Prayer (an international prayer movement) which explores the issues we face when our prayers seem to be unanswered. You can find out more online: https://unanswered.prayercourse.org/about/Session 3 - https://unanswered.prayercourse.org/session/good-friday-why/
A series written by Peter Greig and 24-7 Prayer (an international prayer movement) which explores the issues we face when our prayers seem to be unanswered. You can find out more online: https://unanswered.prayercourse.org/about/Session 2 - https://unanswered.prayercourse.org/session/maundy-thursday-how/
A series written by Peter Greig and 24-7 Prayer (an international prayer movement) which explores the issues we face when our prayers seem to be unanswered. You can find out more online: https://unanswered.prayercourse.org/about/Session 1 - https://unanswered.prayercourse.org/session/engaging-the-silence/
"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth." John 1 v14
"Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.”" Matthew 2 v1-2
"And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord." Luke 2 v8-11
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” Micah 5 v2
"The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned." Isaiah 9 v2
"...the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." Galatians 5 v22-23
"I will take away the chariots from Ephraim and the warhorses from Jerusalem, and the battle bow will be broken. He will proclaim peace to the nations. His rule will extend from sea to sea and from the River to the ends of the earth." Zechariah 9 v10
"...the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." Galatians 5 v22-23
"...the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." Galatians 5 v22-23
No recording this week. We continue next week with the next part in our 'The Fruit of the Spirit' series.
"...the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." Galatians 5 v22-23
"...the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." Galatians 5 v22-23
"When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the Lord your God for the good land he has given you. Be careful that you do not forget the Lord your God, failing to observe his commands, his laws and his decrees that I am giving you this day." Deuteronomy 8 v10-11
"...the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." Galatians 5 v22-23
"...the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." Galatians 5 v22-23
"...the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." Galatians 5 v22-23
"...the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." Galatians 5 v22-23
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?" Matthew 6 v25-27
"Jesus got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!”" Mark 4 v39-41
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus" Philippians 2 v3-5
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" 2 Corinthians 5v17
"The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake." Psalm 23 v1-3
A song of ascents "I lift up my eyes to the mountains - where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." Psalm 121 v1&2
A wedding song "Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a sceptre of justice will be the sceptre of your kingdom. You love righteousness and hate wickedness: therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy." Psalm 45 v6&7
The good shepherd dies for his sheep "...a company of evildoers encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet - I can count all my bones - they stare and gloat over me; they divide my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots." Psalm 22 v16-18
No recording this week. We continue next week with the first part in a new series looking at the Psalms.
"But when the kindness and love of God our Saviour appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Saviour, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life." Titus 3 v4-7
"For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ..." Titus 2 v11-13
"Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ... To Titus, my true son in our common faith" Titus 1 v1&4
"For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing." 2 Timothy 4 v6-8
"That, however, is not the way of life you learned.... You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness." Ephesians 4 v20 & v22-24
No recording this week, as we joined other Baptist churches and congregations to collectively participate in the 'Baptist Assembly 2022' Sunday morning service, streamed online through YouTube. This is available by searching for 'Baptist Assembly 2022' on YouTube, or going to this link: https://www.baptist.org.uk/ba22sunday or this direct link to YouTube: https://youtu.be/A8WrjuH6DZA
"Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ... Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it." 1 Corinthians 12 v12&27
"But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." Matthew 6 v6
"Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them... Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: “I have seen the Lord!” John 18 v17-18
"When Pilate heard this, he brought Jesus out... “Here is your king,” Pilate said to the Jews. But they shouted, “Take him away! Take him away! Crucify him!” “Shall I crucify your king?” Pilate asked. “We have no king but Caesar,” the chief priests answered. Finally Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified." John 19 v13-16
"Then the Jewish leaders took Jesus from Caiaphas to the palace of the Roman governor... Pilate then went back inside the palace, summoned Jesus and asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?”" John 18 v28 &33
"Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. So they said to him, “You also are not one of his disciples, are you?” He denied it and said, “I am not.”" John 18 v25
"...there was a garden, which Jesus and his disciples entered. Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus often met there with his disciples.... So the band of soldiers and their captain and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound him." John 18 v1-2 &12
"Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world." John 17 v24
"After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you."" John 17 v1
No recording this week. We continue next week with the first part in our new 'Lent 2022' series.
"Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction... keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry." 2 Timothy 4 v2&5
"In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evildoers and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of..." 2 Timothy 3 v12-14a
"You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus." 2 Timothy 2 v1-3
"What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us." 2 Timothy 1 v13&14
"I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm — neither hot nor cold — I am about to spit you out of my mouth." Revelation 3 v15&16
"I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.... I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown." Revelation 3 v 8&11
“To the angel of the church in Sardis write... I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have found your deeds unfinished in the sight of my God." Revelation 3v1&2
"These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edged sword. I know where you live—where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name." Revelation 2 v12 &13
"The Magi went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh." Matthew 2 v 9-11
"But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Saviour from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body." Philippians 3 v20-21
"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth." John 1 v14
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord." Luke 2 v8-11
"Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle....So the cloud of the Lord was over the tabernacle by day, and fire was in the cloud by night, in the sight of all the Israelites during all their travels." Exodus 40 v34 & 38
"Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5 v7-8
Then the Lord said: “I am making a covenant with you. Before all your people I will do wonders never before done in any nation in all the world. The people you live among will see how awesome is the work that I, the Lord, will do for you." Exodus 34 v10
Moses said to the Lord, “You have been telling me, ‘Lead these people,’ but you have not let me know whom you will send with me... The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33 v12 &14
No recording this week. We continue next week with the next part in our series 'Exodus - One Step Away'
"When the people saw the thunder and lightning and heard the trumpet and saw the mountain in smoke, they trembled with fear. They stayed at a distance and said to Moses, “Speak to us yourself and we will listen. But do not have God speak to us or we will die.” ...The people remained at a distance, while Moses approached the thick darkness where God was." Exodus 20 v18, 19 & 21
"Then Moses led the people out of the camp to meet with God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain." Exodus 19 v7
Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the Lord: “I will sing to the Lord, for he is highly exalted. Both horse and driver he has hurled into the sea. The Lord is my strength and my defence he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him. The Lord is a warrior; the Lord is his name." Exodus 15 v1&2
"All the Israelites did just what the Lord had commanded Moses and Aaron. And on that very day the Lord brought the Israelites out of Egypt by their divisions." Exodus 12 v50
The Lord said, “I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering. So I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land into a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey..." Exodus 3 v7&8
Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them?” God said to Moses, “I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I am has sent me to you.’” Exodus 3 v13&14
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." John 15 v5
"...A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm." Mark 4 v37-40
Peter Barton, our area co-ordinator for the charity Adopt a Child, updates us on the work in Albania & Guatemala. https://www.livingwateradoptachild.org/about-us/
Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again." “How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!” Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’ John 3 v3-7
One of the teachers of the law came and... asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”
"Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him." Psalm 33 v1
"I cried out to God for help; I cried out to God to hear me. When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; at night I stretched out untiring hands, and I would not be comforted.I remembered you, God, and I groaned; I meditated, and my spirit grew faint." Psalm 77 v1-3
I will proclaim the Lord’s decree: He said to me, “You are my son; today I have become your father. Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession." Psalm 2 v7&8
"Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night." Psalm 1 v1-2
"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains." Colossians 4 v2-3
Talk by Mark Cahill visiting from Guiseley Baptist Church
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." Colossians 3 v23&24
"See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ. For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness." Colossians 2 v8-10
"We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all God’s people."
"When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them." Act 2 v1-4
No recording this week, as we joined other Baptist churches and congregations to collectively participate in the 'Baptist Assembly Online 2021' Sunday morning service. This is available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6h5vVaPfjM
"...the word of the Lord came to the prophet Haggai: “This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘Ask the priests what the law says: If someone carries consecrated meat in the fold of their garment, and that fold touches some bread or stew, some wine, olive oil or other food, does it become consecrated?’” Haggai 2 v10-12
"Who of you is left who saw this house in its former glory? How does it look to you now? Does it not seem to you like nothing? 'But now... Be strong, all you people of the land', declares the Lord, ‘and work. For I am with you,’ declares the Lord Almighty." Haggai 2 v3-4
Then the word of the Lord came through the prophet Haggai: “Is it a time for you yourselves to be living in your panelled houses, while this house remains a ruin?” Haggai 1 v3-4
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11 v28-30
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6 v19-21
"...some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning, and when they did not find his body, they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said..." Luke 24 v22-24
“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left." Matthew 25 v31-33
"...it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. The man who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work and gained five bags more. So also, the one with two bags of gold gained two more. But the man who had received one bag went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money..." Matthew 25 v14-18
"Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into. Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect." Matthew 24 v42-44
“Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. Even so, when you see all these things, you know that it is near, right at the door." Matthew 24 v32&33
Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son...' Matthew 22 v 1-2
Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvellous in our eyes’?" Matthew 21 v42
"As Jesus passed by, he saw a man blind from birth.... he spit on the ground and made mud with the saliva. Then he anointed the man's eyes with the mud and said to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which means Sent). So he went and washed and came back seeing." John 9 v1, 6&7
"...his disciples went down to the sea, got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing. When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they were frightened. But he said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.” John 6 v16-20
"Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” There was plenty of grass in that place, and they sat down (about five thousand men were there). 11 Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish. When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” So they gathered them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten." John 6 v 9-13
"One man was there who had been an invalid for thirty-eight years.... Jesus said to him, “Get up, take up your bed, and walk.” And at once the man was healed, and he took up his bed and walked." John 5 v 5 & v8-9
"The official said to Jesus, “Sir, come down before my child dies.” Jesus said to him, “Go; your son will live.” The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him and went on his way. As he was going down, his servants met him and told him that his son was recovering." John 4 v49-51
"When the master of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and did not know where it came from, the master of the feast called the bridegroom and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and when people have drunk freely, then the poor wine. But you have kept the good wine until now.” This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him." John 2 v9-11
But now thus says the Lord... “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.... Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing..." Isiaiah 43 v1 &18-19
"And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people....'" Luke 2 v 8-10
"In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, and she exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!” Luke 1 v39-42
"In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary." Luke 1 v26-27
"Now while Zechariah was serving as priest before God when his division was on duty, according to the custom of the priesthood, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. And the whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense. And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.... “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news." Luke 1 v8-11 & 19
"...an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”" Matthew 1 v20&21
“And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Pray then like this: “...And lead us not into temptation,...." Matthew 6 v7-13
“And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Pray then like this: “...And forgive us our debts...." Matthew 6 v7-12
"I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old. I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds." Psalm 77 v11-12
“And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Pray then like this: “...Give us this day our daily bread...." Matthew 6 v7-11
“And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Pray then like this: “...your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven...." Matthew 6 v7-10
“And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Pray then like this: “...Your kingdom come..." Matthew 6 v7-10
“And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven..." Matthew 6 v7-9
Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” Genesis 1 v26
Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed be the Lord, who has not left you this day without a redeemer, and may his name be renowned in Israel! He shall be to you a restorer of life..." Ruth 4 v14&15
"And she answered, “I am Ruth, your servant. Spread your wings over your servant, for you are a redeemer.” And Boaz said, “May you be blessed by the Lord, my daughter. You have made this last kindness greater than the first in that you have not gone after young men, whether poor or rich. And now, my daughter, do not fear. I will do for you all that you ask..." Ruth 3 v9-11
...Boaz answered her, “All that you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband has been fully told to me, and how you left your father and mother and your native land and came to a people that you did not know before. The Lord repay you for what you have done, and a full reward be given you by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge!” Then she said, “I have found favour in your eyes, my lord, for you have comforted me and spoken kindly to your servant, though I am not one of your servants.” Ruth 2 v11-13
"Now Elimelek, Naomi’s husband, died, and she was left with her two sons. They married Moabite women, one named Orpah and the other Ruth. After they had lived there about ten years, both Mahlon and Kilion also died, and Naomi was left without her two sons and her husband." Ruth 1 v3-5
"And a man lame from birth was being carried... And Peter directed his gaze at him, as did John, and said, “Look at us. And he fixed his attention on them, expecting to receive something from them. But Peter said, “I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!” Act 3 v2 &4-6
"...no one puts new wine into old wineskins. If he does, the wine will burst the skins—and the wine is destroyed, and so are the skins. But new wine is for fresh wineskins." Mark 2 v22
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you..." 1 Peter 1 v3&4
".. there was an Ethiopian, a eunuch, a court official of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was in charge of all her treasure. He had come to Jerusalem to worship and was returning, seated in his chariot, and he was reading the prophet Isaiah. And the Spirit said to Philip, “Go over and join this chariot." Acts 8 v27-29
"These things took place in Bethany across the Jordan, where John was baptising. The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!"" John 1 v28-29
This is an audio version from our YouTube channel. David Skeet takes us through another devotional and time of prayer.
"... Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light." Matthew 17 v1-2
This is an audio version from our YouTube channel. David Skeet takes us through another devotional and time of prayer.
Jesus said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16 v15&16
This is an audio version from our YouTube channel. David Skeet takes us through another devotional and time of prayer.
"Jesus again said to them... 'I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep. And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd.'" John 10 v7 &14-16
This is an audio version from our YouTube channel. David Skeet takes us through another devotional, reflecting on the Gospel of Mark Chapters 4&5
"Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure position. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." 2 Peter 3 v17-18
This is an audio version from our YouTube channel. David Skeet takes us through another devotional, reflecting on Psalm 119
"A new commandment I give to you, 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.” John 13 v34&35
This is an audio version from our YouTube channel. David Skeet takes us through another devotional.
"And Jesus said to Zacchaeus, “Today salvation has come to this house... For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”" Luke 19 v9-10
This is an audio version from our YouTube channel. David Skeet takes us through another devotional, reflecting on Psalm 40
This is an audio version of our YouTube channel Sunday morning service. It includes all the spoken parts of the service, but not the sung worship. David Skeet continues our series looking at our church mission to Reach Out, Reach In & Reach Up.
"Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? 38 And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’" Matthew 25 v37-40
This is an audio version from our YouTube channel. Ben Stacey takes us through another devotional, reflecting on the importance of gathering together.
This is an audio version of our YouTube channel Sunday morning service. It includes all the spoken parts of the service, but not the sung worship. On Pentecost Sunday, Rob Joyce continues our new series looking at our church mission to Reach Out, Reach In & Reach Up.
"Abraham lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, three men were standing in front of him. When he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them and bowed himself to the earth... Let a little water be brought, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree, while I bring a morsel of bread, that you may refresh yourselves..." Genesis 18 v1-5
This is an audio version from our YouTube channel. David Skeet takes us through another devotional, reflecting on Psalm 145, a psalm of praise to God.
This is an audio version of our YouTube channel Sunday morning service. It includes all the spoken parts of the service, but not the sung worship. On Pentecost Sunday, David Skeet introduces our new series looking at our church mission to Reach Out, Reach In & Reach Up.
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1 v8
This is an audio version from our YouTube channel. David Skeet takes us through another devotional, thinking about how we can listen to God.
This is an audio version of our YouTube channel Sunday morning service. It includes all the spoken parts of the service, but not the sung worship. David Skeet continues our series looking through the New Testament book of Ephesians
"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil." Ephesians 6 v10-11
This is an audio version from our YouTube channel. David Skeet takes us through another devotional focused around Mark's Gospel
This is an audio version of our YouTube channel Sunday morning service. It includes all the spoken parts of the service, but not the sung worship. Rob Joyce continues our series looking through the New Testament book of Ephesians
"...for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light..." Ephesians 5 v8
This is an audio version from our YouTube channel. David Skeet takes us through another devotional focused around Psalm 33
This is an audio version of our YouTube channel Sunday morning service. It includes all the spoken parts of the service, but not the sung worship. David Harvey continues our series looking through the New Testament book of Ephesians
"Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love." Ephesians 4 v15&16
This is an audio version from our YouTube channel. David Skeet takes us through another devotional focused around Psalm 71
This is an audio version of our YouTube channel Sunday morning service. It includes all the spoken parts of the service, but not the sung worship. David Skeet continues our series looking through the New Testament book of Ephesians
"Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen." Ephesians 3 v20&21
This is an audio version from our YouTube channel. David Skeet takes us through another devotional focused around Psalm 130
This is an audio version of our YouTube channel Sunday morning service. It includes all the spoken parts of the service, but not the sung worship. Rob Joyce continues our series looking through the New Testament book of Ephesians
"But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ— by grace you have been saved..." Ephesians 2 v4&5
This is an audio version from our YouTube channel. Rob takes us through another devotional focused around Psalm 27.
This is an audio version of our YouTube channel Sunday morning service. It includes all the spoken parts of the service, but not the sung worship. Olivia Egan begins our new series looking through the New Testament book of Ephesians.
"In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory." Ephesians 1 v11&12
This is an audio version from our new YouTube channel. David takes us through another devotional looking at the emotions we experience at this time of great fear and uncertainty.
This is an audio version of our YouTube channel Sunday morning service. It includes all the spoken parts of the service, but not the sung worship. David Skeet speaks on 'Christ is Risen' on this Easter Sunday!
"But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay."" Matthew 28 v5&6
This is an audio version from our YouTube channel. Happy Easter! This is our early morning sunrise service, the first of our services to celebrate Easter Sunday together. "After the Sabbath, as the first light of the new week dawned, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to keep vigil at the tomb." Matthew 28 v1
This is an audio version from our YouTube channel. Morning devotional, prayer and communion. This morning, Good Friday, Rob will be leading us through a thought from the story of Jesus on the cross.
This is an audio version from our new YouTube channel. This is our mid week bible study. This week David takes us through our devotional study 'The Crucified is my Love' once again in our final session before Easter.
This is an audio version of our new YouTube channel Sunday morning service. It includes all the spoken parts of the service, but not the sung worship. David Skeet continues our lent series.
"And the criminal said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” And Jesus said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” Luke 23 v42-43
This is an audio version from our new YouTube channel. This morning Ben will take us through 1 Cor. 12 with a message about being One Body and then leading us in a time of prayer.
This is an audio version from our brand new YouTube channel. This is our mid week bible study. This week David is continuing in our lent series as we head ever closer to Easter. Tonight we are in Luke chapter 23 and David will be bringing some more thoughts from the book 'The Crucified is my Love'.
This is an audio version from our new YouTube channel. This morning David will be leading us in a time of devotional bible study and prayer to start our day off.
This is an audio version of our new YouTube channel Sunday morning service. It includes all the spoken parts of the service, but not the sung worship. Rob Joyce continues our lent series.
"And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying... “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”" Matthew 27 v46
This is an audio version from our new YouTube channel. This morning Ben will take us through a few thoughts from 1 Chronicles and open the day up with a time of prayer.
This is an audio version from our brand new YouTube channel. This is our mid week bible study. David will be taking us through the book 'The Crucified is my Love' in our lead up to Easter.
This is an audio version of our new YouTube channel Sunday morning service. It includes all the spoken parts of the service, but not the sung worship.
David our team leader shares God's word with us looking at our response to the current situation.
"Be strong, all you people of the land,’ declares the Lord, ‘and work. For I am with you,’ declares the Lord Almighty....And my Spirit remains among you. Do not fear.’ Haggai 2 v4&5
This is an audio version from our brand new YouTube channel. David Skeet leads us in a word of encouragement and a time of prayer.
"Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body. And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins." Matthew 26 v26-28
"When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home." John 19 v26&27
"And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” " Luke 23 v33 &34
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12 v2
No bible talk this week. We continue next week with part 3 of our series: ‘The Five Habits of Highly Missional People’
"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth." John 1 v14
Now the Lord said to Abram, “...I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonours you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” Genesis 12 v1-3
"The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor... They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated..." Isaiah 61 v1a & 4
And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour... his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation." Luke 1 v46-47 & 50
"...an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1 v20-21
"But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb ...she turned round and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus." John 20 v 11&14
“Thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways... my house that lies in ruins, while each of you busies himself with his own house." Haggai 1 v 7&9
"Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect..." 1 Peter 3 v15
"...fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest." Hebrews 3 v1
Our new Team Leader, David Skeet, shares his powerful testimony, telling the story of his journey to faith, and how God transformed his life.
Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty." John 6 v35
Jonah prayed to the Lord, “...I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity..." Jonah 4 v2-3
“But if I were you, I would appeal to God; I would lay my cause before him. He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." Job 5 v8-9
"When Jesus had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit." John 19 v30
Jonah answered, “I am a Hebrew and I worship the Lord, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land.” Jonah 1 v9
"The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai: Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me. But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish.” Jonah 1 v1-3
"Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.” So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him." Luke 5 v10-11
"...I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.... They have told the church about your love..." 3 John v4&6
"...we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain.... Behold, now is the favourable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. We put no obstacle in anyone's way..." 2 Corinthians 6 v1-3
"...whom I love in the truth—and not I only, but also all who know the truth— because of the truth, which lives in us and will be with us forever." 2 John v1&2
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us..." Hebrews 12 v1
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3 v16
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3 v16
"There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." Romans 8 v1
"God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform..." 1st line of a hymn by William Cowper
And Jesus cried out and said, “Whoever believes in me, believes not in me but in him who sent me. And whoever sees me sees him who sent me. I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness." John 12 v44-46
"Save me, O God! For the waters have come up to my neck. I sink in deep mire, where there is no foothold; I have come into deep waters, and the flood sweeps over me." Psalm 69 v1&2
"I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing." John 15 v5
"Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind." Philippians 2 v1-2
...when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law, Simeon took him up in his arms and blessed God and said, “Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.” Luke 2 v27-32
"By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going." Hebrews 11 v8
Jesus said... “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” John 11 v25&26
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." Galatians 5 v22&23
Jesus answered... "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me... and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand. I and the Father are one.” John 10 v27-30
"That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing him." Luke 24 v13-16
But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said..." Matthew 28 v 5&6
"... as Jesus rode along, they spread their cloaks on the road.... the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen, saying, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” Luke 19 v35-38
"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship." Romans 12 v1
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Matthew 7 v1-2
"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ." 2 Peter 3 v18
Jesus said.. “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live..." John 11 v25
“See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame.” 1 Peter 2 v6
"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind..." Romans 12 v2
“Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life." John 5 v24
"I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture." John 10 v9
"...for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus..." Romans 3 v23&24
"All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation..." 2 Corinthians 5 v18
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.” Romans 1 v16
"And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4 v19
"But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God." John 1 v12
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God...In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind." John 1 v1&4
"A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God."" Isaiah 40 v3
"A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit." Isaiah 11v1
"Now as Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon who was called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. And He *said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Immediately they left their nets and followed Him." Matthew 4 v18-20
"In the temple courts Jesus found people selling cattle, sheep and doves, and others sitting at tables exchanging money. So he... drove all from the temple courts... scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables." John 2 v13&15
"So I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth you now have...And I will make every effort to see that after my departure you will always be able to remember these things." 2 Peter 1 v12&15
"For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died." 2 Corinthians 5 v14
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8 v12
"I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation." Philippians 4 v12
"...John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!"..." John 1 v29
"Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you." Joshua 1 v5
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" 2 Corinthians 5 v17
"So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God." Galatians 4 v7
"For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes." 1 Corinthians 11 v26
"Meanwhile we groan, longing to be clothed instead with our heavenly dwelling" 2 Corinthians 5 v2
"We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away." Hebrews 2 v1
"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2 v8-9
"If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins." 1 Corinthians 15 v17
"...my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4 v19
"He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them - he remains faithful forever." Psalm 146 v6
"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth." John 1 v14
Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them?" Matthew 9 v15
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith." Hebrews 12 v1-2
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14 v6
"For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea." Habakkuk 2 v14
“Look at the nations and watch— and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told." Habakkuk 1 v5
"Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand." Ephesians 6 v13
"When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place...All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit..." Acts 2 v1&4
Maintaining the vision of proclaiming and living the Kingdom of God: Firm, Focused & Filled with the Holy Spirit.
"Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” Acts 4 v12
God's passion for us and our passion for God.
"Consuming fire, fan into flame, a passion for your name." Lyrics by Tim Hughes
"Everyone who saw it was saying to one another, “Such a thing has never been seen or done, not since the day the Israelites came up out of Egypt. Just imagine! We must do something! So speak up!” Judges 19 v30
Then the jailer brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.”... and he was baptized at once, he and all his family. Acts 16 v30-33
"And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins." 1 Corinthians 15 v17
“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” Luke 19 v38
"We believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father; God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God; begotten not made, one in being with the Father." (Nicene Creed)
Due to the bad weather there was no speaker this morning, but we watched this video of a talk given at Kings Church London from their series 'We Believe - Foundations for a Resilient Faith': https://vimeo.com/235936652
"She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come." Proverbs 31 v25
"David... was not willing to take the ark of the Lord to be with him in the City of David. Instead, he took it to the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite. The ark of the Lord remained in the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite for three months, and the Lord blessed him and his entire household." 2 Samuel 6 v9-11
"give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5 v18
Part 5 of our 5 week Sunday evening course, led by David Harvey looking at some of life’s big questions.
"May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all." 2 Corinthians 13 v14
Part 4 of our 5 week Sunday evening course, led by David Harvey looking at some of life’s big questions. Apologies for the poor sound quality on this recording, particularly during the first 15 minutes.
"Jesus said. ‘The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!’" Mark 1 v15
Part 3 of our 5 week Sunday evening course, led by David Harvey looking at some of life’s big questions.
"In those days the tribe of the Danites was seeking a place of their own where they might settle... they sent five of their leading men to spy out the land and explore it... they entered the hill country of Ephraim and came to the house of Micah... they recognised the voice of the young Levite..." Judges 18 v1-3
Part 2 of our 5 week Sunday evening course, led by David Harvey looking at some of life’s big questions.
Part 1 of our 5 week Sunday evening course, led by David Harvey looking at some of life’s big questions.
Apologies, but a recording of this session is not available.
Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.' John 6 v35
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ." Ephesians 1 v3
"But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us." 2 Corinthians 4 v7
"...my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4 v19
"He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God." John 1 v11-12
"She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1 v21
"I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of." John 10 v10 (The Message version of The Bible)
"This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him." 1 John 4 v 9
"This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham" Matthew 1v1
The Bible - What's it about, why should we read it & how should we respond to it.
"They read from the Book of the Law of God, making it clear and giving the meaning so that the people understood what was being read." Nehemiah 8 v8
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23
"Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask." James 4 v1-2
Exploring six things that kill our passion for God: 1) An unbalanced schedule, 2) An unused talent, 3) An unconfessed sin, 4) An unresolved conflict, 5) An unsupported lifestyle, 6) An undernourished spirit
"...we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God." 2 Corinthians 4v2
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." John 1v1
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"Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life." Galatian 6 v7-8
"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." Psalm 139 v14
"I lift up my eyes to the mountains – where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." Psalm 121 v1&2
As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Mark 10 v17
The Holy Spirit and the Godhead, The Holy Spirit and the Church, The Holy Spirit and the individual
Peter Butt speaks about his newly published book: "Pentecost Now, Pentecost Then: A fresh look at the person and power of the Holy Spirit."
"He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand." Psalm 40 v2
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"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." Ecclesiastes 3 v1
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.' But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart." Matthew 5 v27&28
"May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all." 2 Corinthians 13 v14
"If the ministry that brought condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry that brings righteousness!" 2 Corinthians 3 v9
“Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!" Matthew 7 v9-11
"Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God." Romans 13 v1
We are called to Obey the law, Pray & Honour God
The hand of the Lord was on me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the Lord and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. He asked me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” Ezekiel 37 v1&3
"When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them." Act 2 v1-4
"When Jesus had led the disciples out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven." Luke 24 v50&51
Jesus replied, “And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church" Matthew 16 v17-18
Peter the follower, Peter the failure, Peter the firebrand
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6 v8
Pre-recorded talk given by Andrew Wilson from King's Church London, as available to listen to here: https://soundcloud.com/kingschurchlondon/devoted-to-the-breaking-of-bread-together-devoted-andrew-wilson-1-cor-1014-17-1120-28
“This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name..." Matthew 6v9
The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay." Matthew 15 v5&6
We learn 3 key things from the story of Samon's marriage: 1) Sin makes us indistinguishable from the world around us, 2) God will act in whatever way he wants to preserve his name, 3) God's grace overrides our sinfulness
"Blessed is the one... whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night." Psalm 1 v1-2 "Give us today our daily bread." Matthew 6 v11
"But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses." 1 Timothy 6 v11-12
The men said, “This is the day the Lord spoke of when he said to you, ‘I will give your enemy into your hands for you to deal with as you wish.’” Then David crept up unnoticed and cut off a corner of Saul’s robe. 1 Samuel 24 v4
The Lord had said to Abram, "Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” Genesis 12 v1-3
"A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but because he was short he could not see over the crowd." Luke 19 v2&3
"Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance." John 20 v 1
"Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." Lamentations 3 v 22-23
"Are we beginning to commend ourselves again?... Such confidence we have through Christ before God. Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God." 2 Corinthians 3 v1&4
"The woman gave birth to a boy and named him Samson. He grew and the Lord blessed him, and the Spirit of the Lord began to stir him." Judges 13 v24-25
'Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away."' Matthew 13 v 24 &25
"This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him." 1 John 4 v 9
"But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people." Luke 2 v 10
'But the Israelites said to the Lord, “We have sinned. Do with us whatever you think best, but please rescue us now.” Then they got rid of the foreign gods among them and served the Lord. And he could bear Israel’s misery no longer.' Judges 10 v 15-16
As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” Matthew 24 v 3
'But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.' Luke 1 v30-31
"In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple." Isaiah 6 v1
A presentation on the work of the Barnbas Fund, which exists to bring hope and relief to Christians where they suffer discrimination, oppression and persecution as a consequence of their faith.
"If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1 v 8-9
Family service led by Chris Jeavons, Senior Pastor at Spa View Community Church.
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13 v 34-35
3 areas that are highlighted in Psalm 1 about our walk as Christians: Distinctive, Dedicated & Distinguished
Unfortunately due to a technical issue, a recording of this weeks talk is not available
Learning lessons from 3 fruits we find in the Bible - Apples, Olives & Grapes
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." Galatians 5 v22&23
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3 v16
"For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. To the one we are an aroma that brings death; to the other, an aroma that brings life." 2 Corinthians 2 v 15&16
"So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David." 1 Samuel 16 v13
An overview of the bible character Gideon under 3 headings: 1) His Situation - the situation he was in, 2) His Character - the sort of person he was, 3) His Legacy - the legacy that he left afterwards
"The boy Samuel ministered before the Lord under Eli. In those days the word of the Lord was rare; there were not many visions." 1 Samuel 3 v 1
"Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about noon. When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, 'Will you give me a drink?' John 4 v 6&7
Apologies for the poor quality of the recording. This was due to a technical issue.
Unfortunately due to a technical issue, a recording of this weeks talk is not available.
"God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God." 2 Corinthians 5 v21.
You can read more, about how becoming a Christian can be as easy as A-B-C, here: http://www.lifeway.com/Article/Becoming-a-Christian-can-be-as-easy-as-A-B-C
"All things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together." Colossians 1 v16&17
“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10 v 41-42
Why should we love the church? Because: 1) God wants to bless us, 2) God wants to build us up, 3) It's a place of diversity, 4) We need one another, 5) It's a community of love
"For I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to grieve you but to let you know the depth of my love for you." 2 Corinthians 2 v4
"For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you." Isaiah 41 v13
"As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said." Luke 10 v 38-39
"Now Deborah, a prophet, the wife of Lappidoth, was leading Israel at that time." Judges 4 v 4
'Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that... Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow.... Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.”' James 4 v 13-17
'Jesus said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some fish.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish.' John 21 v6
"They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." Acts 2 v 42
"Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes." Ephesians 6 v11
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! 1 John 3:1
Jesus replied: "Love the Lord your God with all your hear and with all your soul and with all your mind." Matthew 22 v 37
"Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation." 1 Peter 2 v 2
The third in a mini series looking at 3 passages from the book of Ephesians. "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us." Ephesians 3 v 20
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4 v6-7
As Christians, we believe that the one God eternally exists in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory!" 1 Chronicles 4 v 10
This is the one about who it is written: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you." Matthew 1 v10
Jeremiah shows us: Sacrificial Faith, Audacious Faith, Questioning Faith & Consistent Faith
"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." 1 Corinthians 13 v13 Ernie Whalley who conducted Phil & Ollie Clowe's wedding ceremony, speaks on the occasion of their Ruby Wedding Anniversary.
Jesus said "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." John 8 v12
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ." Ephesians 1 v3
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1 v8
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
"The days are coming,’ declares the Lord, ‘when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel." (Jeremiah 31 v31)