HHCC Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Hemel Hempstead Community Church. We are a community of people of all different ages, nationalities and walks of life. We love God, value and care for one another and love Hemel Hempstead. These podcasts are a recording from our weekly Sunday morning services plus any special recordings. For more information, visit www.hhcc.org.uk
David asks up to think about our outward-looking perspective and asks us; is our glass half empty or half full? He encourages us to ask God for his heavenly perspective and wisdom.
David spoke about wrestling with the truth of God when our circumstances seem to stay the same or we aren't seeing the results we hoped for.
David reflects that sometimes we feel overwhelmed and don't have the words to speak or the understanding for the situations we face. He encourages us to bring those feelings to God, to pour out our tears, sorrow and hearts to Him.
Derek and Penny share a fun message about the meandering river of life with God. They share nuggets of wisdom and insight from their own personal journeys with the Lord.
Liz shares a powerful message about worry. She explores how worry can consume our minds and cloud our hearts but she points us back to Jesus and encourages us to lay it all at His feet.
Richard talks about the great commission and God's heart for the lost as he shares about his recent mission trip.
David follows our previous messages exploring the second part of Romans 5 and dives into the concept of rejoicing through the suffering and trials of life – oh joy?!
David shares how our plumbline must be aligned to Jesus. His way and His word is the thing we anchor ourselves to. David encourages us to realign our plumblines to Him.
David looks at Proverbs 3:1–5 and explores how we apply our trust and faith in God, to our ordinary and everyday lives.
We had our wonderful friend Brian share with us last Sunday all about the dreams God has placed on our hearts.
Based on this month's Prayer Guide, David shares the message of the cross and encourages us to ask ourselves, what does the cross means to us?
David shared about prophetic symbols and signs from God. He encourages us to keep our eyes open and to look around for what God may be speaking to us.
Bob shared an encouraging message on being a Sign and Wonder. He prayed for us to be filled with Faith and Hope.
We loved hearing about all the new growth happening in Route 61. If you would like to give or find out more head over to their website https://www.route61.net
Julian shared from Ephesians 6:10 and takes us through the basics we should cling to when walking with Jesus.
David shared from John 13:1 and asked us the question – will we let Jesus wash our feet?
Last Sunday we had a wonderful time at our Easter Service! David shared about Jesus and reminded us of His death and resurrection.
Liz shared a powerful testimony about her recent trip to a prison. She encouraged us with Colossians 1:27 and with the revelations God gave her. Be blessed!
Last Sunday David spoke about the vision for Love Hemel 2023. Love Hemel is a Prayer walk in which the aim is to Prayer walk every street in Hemel Hempstead declaring the Name of Jesus over every home, following the Lord's Prayer.
Last Sunday we had our wonderful friend Bijay from Nepal, Damak, greeting us and sharing all about the work happening in New Horizons Christian Fellowship, Nepal. We as a Church and David personally, have supported Bijay and his church over the years and it was so good to finally meet him in person.
Last Sunday David spoke about Courage. He encouraged us to look to the uplifting words that God speaks in the bible to us on this topic.
Last Sunday we had the wonderful Youth Across Hemel team sharing all about the work the charity is doing in Schools and through events across Hemel – all to make Jesus known to the youth of our town!
David shares in a two-part message about what he feels God's Heart is, for us, as a Church in 2023.
David shares in a two-part message about what he feels God's Heart is, for us, as a Church in 2023.
David shared what he felt God was saying to us as we enter this New Year – that your slate has been wiped clean.
David looks at the story of Mary and shares about the power that is realised when God declares words over our lives.
David shares on the revelation that God hears our voices. He encourages us to value our voice and be persistent in prayer.
Hear all about David's recent trip to Nepal and India! God did some amazing things and we continue to pray for our connections there.
We loved having our friends Bob and Eileen Kilpatrick with us last Sunday! They shared an encouraging message about being pure gold people of God and reminded us of His goodness.
David shares further thoughts after our series on Ephesians, exploring how we as the Church are meant to walk in unity and holiness.
David shares further thoughts after our series on Ephesians, exploring how we as the Church are meant to walk in unity and holiness.
Liz Floutier shares with us about the peace of God. She encourages us to fight against worry and instead fight to keep our peace, the wonderful peace of Jesus.
Derek and Penny shared from Psalm 116 and also shared a time praying over other nations around the world.
David is exploring our response to the cost of living crisis. This week he particularly looks at how we respond as a community, to our community, and how we can share what we have with one another.
David is exploring our response to the cost of living crisis. This week he particularly looks at how we can steward our finances well, stepping out of fear and into love.
David is exploring our response to the cost of living crisis and how we can trust and have faith in Jesus.
Over the next 6 weeks, we will be working our way through the book of Ephesians. As we delve into this we are praying that the Holy Spirit would give us wisdom and revelation so that our relationship with God would flourish and grow.
Over the next 6 weeks, we will be working our way through the book of Ephesians. As we delve into this we are praying that the Holy Spirit would give us wisdom and revelation so that our relationship with God would flourish and grow.
Over the next 6 weeks, we will be working our way through the book of Ephesians. As we delve into this we are praying that the Holy Spirit would give us wisdom and revelation so that our relationship with God would flourish and grow.
Over the next 6 weeks, we will be working our way through the book of Ephesians. As we delve into this we are praying that the Holy Spirit would give us wisdom and revelation so that our relationship with God would flourish and grow.
Over the next 6 weeks, we will be working our way through the book of Ephesians. As we delve into this we are praying that the Holy Spirit would give us wisdom and revelation so that our relationship with God would flourish and grow.
Over the next 6 weeks we will be working our way through the book of Ephesians. As we delve into this we are praying that the Holy Spirit would give us wisdom and revelation so that our relationship with God would flourish and grow.
This is the last week in our series 'The Spiritual Gifts of God' and David shares how we individually and as the Church, can grow and use the gifts for the glory of God's Kingdom.
David and Caroline sat down with Derek and Penny from Route 61 to dive deeper into how they started, why they do this work and how they are seeing it impact those around them.
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Welcome to In the Limelight where we sit down with ministries and organisations we are connected with to highlight and dive deeper into the amazing work they do.
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David encourages us and gives guidance on how we should both deliver Spiritual Gifts and receive them from others.
David shares about the baptism of the Holy Spirit and how we can experience the power and presence of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives.
Liz Floutier continues our series on 'The Spiritual Gifts of God' by sharing on Prophecy. She shares how we can encourage one another through this gift whilst anchoring ourselves in God's word.
David introduces our new series on 'The Spiritual Gifts of God'. We pray you would be blessed today.
For our first episode, David sat down with Kim Hobbs from Cornergate Foundation! It's such a great insight into this Charity and all the work they do within our local community.
Welcome to 'In the Limelight' where we sit down with ministries and organisations we are connected to, to highlight and dive deeper into the amazing work they do.
Find out more about Cornergate Foundation:
https://cornergate.org
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www.hhcc.org.uk
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Dennis and Kristine speak about how God is waiting arms wide open, offering us abundant life which is ours for the taking! They speak about our identity in God and knowing the immeasurable amount that God loves us, for ourselves.
Derek and Penny share with us some of the things God has been saying to them in recent months. Penny encourages us to run into the heart of God while Derek talks about his journey of learning to trust God to do the things that are impossible for us to do.
As David continues to talk about money he talks about how our giving flows from the heart and that no-one is excluded from giving to God. He also asks us to consider how we are doing with what God has already given us and giving God permission to overwhelm us.
Bob Kilpatrick looks at Acts 1:6 and Romans 12:9-13 and talks about the reality of faith, hope and love in our lives. The hope we have through having a relationship with God causes us to think and behave differently.
Continuing our conversation about money, David invites us to consider how the ministry of the local church should be funded. David speaks from a practical and personal perspective, taking a closer look at the biblical principal of tithing.
Owen speaks about how can we help people take the bold step of asking for help to overcome the captivity of debt. He look's Luke 4:18-19, where Jesus is asking the Church to live completely radical lives. Owen talks about how we can help set the captives free within the church and also out in the community.
Kerry-Anne speaks about how our personal relationship with God will effect our relationship's with the people around us and talks us through how these need to work in harmony.
David speaks about overcoming fear, anxiety and stress in relation to money and how our giving and generosity flows out of what is in our hearts.
Continuing our conversation about money, David talks about the vital need for resources in order for us to bring sustainable transformation to our community and the reason why he loves to tithe.
Kim and Jo speak about the inspirational work of Cornergate Foundation with prisoners and ex-offenders in the local community and how we should always be ready to speak up and tell anyone who asks us the reason for the hope that we have.
Our Worship Team shared individually there thoughts on Worship, why we're passionate about Worship and what Worship means to them.
David starts a conversation about money and from 2 Corinthians 9 v 6-7 shares 4 basic guiding principals that empower us to give to God in a healthy way.
Owen talks about his journey through the mountains on his Three Peaks Challenge and shares what God spoke to him about during this time.
David speaks on making sure we're drawing from the true source of life, from God's Well, to help us in our walks with Him. He encourages us to not rely solely on others to feed our spiritual growth but for God to be the place we run to, allowing Him to be our true comforter.
We had the team from Youth Across Hemel share all about their work in our local secondary schools and with the youth in our town.
David looks at how God’s purpose for us is summed up in the Great Commandment. He talks about how God’s heart is that everyone may be empowered to participate in fulfilling God’s Dream and how Big Church and Small Church are both required to enable us to reach our full potential.
David reflects on the significant events that shape our lives and how in partnership with God we have an opportunity to influence the history of Hemel Hempstead by telling His story.
Liz shares from Philippians 1:6 how God is a God of completion and that He is at work in us to finish what he has started.
David talks about how God is the Great Restorer of broken lives and He is always looking at every heart with the hope of transformation.
Three members of our church family recently went out to Zimbabwe and Mozambique, to visit Paul and Sally at the Zimpeto Children's Centre. They spoke about what they did, the experiences they had and how God worked through them.
Phil speaks about weakness, encouraging us to be vulnerable with each other and share our struggles.
David continues on the topic of relational conflict. He speaks on forgiveness and encourages us to not just talk about forgiveness, but for us to genuinely live with a heart overflowing with forgiveness.
David looks at the event's surrounding the death and resurrection of Jesus. He talks about the way that Jesus walked in our shoes and offered us hope an forgiveness through the cross.
David continues to talk about how we relate to each other, as a family of believers, in a healthy way. He looks at how we take responsibility for our own behaviour and the attitude we should clothe ourselves with as we relate to each other.
David looks at some of the tools God has given us, to enable us to deal with conflict in a healthy way.
In the last of this series David talks about how the person of God and power cannot be separated. When we release the power of God to extend the kingdom of God we reveal what God is like.
Kerry-Anne speaks from 2 Samuel 9, on the story of David's Kindness to Mephibosheth which illustrates how God brings restoration to our heart, mind and soul. She set up a dining table complete with beautiful crockery and invited us to dine with God.
In the second week of this series David talks about how God wants to relate to us in an intimate and personal way, and how the Holy Spirit brings the person and presence of the Trinity permanently to us.
At the start of this series David talks about how we come into a relationship with God as our Heavenly Father. He talks about how we know what His love is like and overcoming obstacles to us knowing God as Father.
Penny shares on God's passionate love for each and every one of us. She speaks about how important it is to know the love of our heavenly Father deep down inside, as we cannot give away what haven't received ourselves.
David reflects on some of the highs and lows of 2017. He looks forward into the new year and shares 3 ways in which we can make Jesus famous in our community.
Phil speaks from Micah 6v6 and talks in more depth about the 3 simple things that God requires of us.
David shares about overcoming the challenges we may face in life and Emma later shares a testimony about overcoming her own mountain.
Kerry-Anne talks us through Mathew 6 v 9:13. She strips each verse back to help us interpret the meaning behind each sentence, whilst sharing from her own life experiences.
David talks about some of things that are important to us as a church family, relationship with God, the unity of believers, our mandate to go, stopping for the one, lifting up the poor and how the Holy Spirit is integral in everything.
Dennis and Kristine talk about the great commission and what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. They share from their own experiences and speak prophetically over the church.
Michael shares his thoughts about finding your secret place, where you can focus on connecting with and hearing from God.
Phil shares about life's bumps in the road and from his own experience reminds us of the truth that god is always with us. We spent some time reflecting on a song Phil played at the end.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9eW_9c0lq0
David shares from Genesis 12 and encourages us to have a heart of Worship like Abraham.
Kerry Anne reads from the story of Joseph and talks about how God is a dreamer. She encourages us to praise God in the hallway, trust God with our pearls and to continue to speak to other dreamers alike.
David shares about a recent challenging car journey with a caravan in tow and how when our we are required to take unexpected diversions in life God is with us and His love is always enough.
Sally speaks on everyone's individual walk with God and what some different paths look like. She reminds us that God is with us on our journeys and shares on her own journey with God.
David talks about trying to walk in someone else's shoes and about how it is impossible to compare yourself to others, when you are unique.
Norman and Margret Moss are Partners in Harvest regional coordinators and we have the privilege of them sharing with us. We have amazing testimonies from Margret relating to her work in hospitals and Norman looks at the story of Jacob and Esau, and encourages us not to give up our birth right.
David talks about how a great town can be judged not by the lack of needy people in the community but by their capacity and compassion to care for them.
David looks at the theology of the Trinity and how the Father, Son and Holy Spirit compliment each other in their distinctive roles.
David shares in the week of the Manchester bombings about how we should respond and how we can make Jesus known in our communities.
David shares the story of a surfer lost at sea and encourages us to always be ready to give a reason for our hope in Jesus.
David draws inspiration from the London marathon and talks about gorilla suits, running for love and never being alone in the race.
Owen shares about the story of Paul and Silas from Acts 16. He encourages us to be extraordinary followers of Jesus.
On Easter Sunday David incorporates an Easter quiz into his message, where he reminds us of the evidence of Jesus' life and the power of the resurrection.
Dan and Gwen Slade are the international directors of Partners in Harvest. Dan provides an update on the work of PIH in europe and beyond, and reminds us of the importance of prayer.
David reminds us of a song that was sung at his boys brigade when he was younger and the amazing message within the song.
Paul and Sally share their journey and history with Mozambique and there plans to return there later this year.
David looks at the story of Paul and Silas in Act:16 and talks about how the power of prayer is revealed through there experience.
Street Pastors share about who they are, what they do and how they are transforming our town in the late hours of the night. They speak about there experiences on the streets and how we as a community can support them.
Derek and Penny speak about there time in Kenya. They talk about what they have been doing in Kenya and there vision of what they will do when they return. Most importantly they share about what God has put on there hearts and how He has been in the middle of there journey.
David shares about his own journey in prayer. He speaks about how we are seated with Jesus at the right hand of the Father and knowing our position in prayer provides us with the right perspective in prayer.
David shares what he feels God has for us in 2017 with a fresh focus on Pray and Unity.
Derek and Penny share about the amazing level of love God has for us. The amount of thoughts God has towards you is so large we cannot comprehend it. They encourage us to stop and ask God, what he is thinking about us.
Bob and Eileen explain how our Church is apart of a wider global family called Partners In Harvest. They speak about the main values of Partners In Harvest and give insight to what our Church family is apart of.
David speaks about how our behaviour can often be just the tip of the iceberg and how the real problem that we need to address is hidden under the surface in our hearts.
David speaks about how God does not exclude anyone from coming to Him. A relationship with Him is open to everyone and He invites us to come just as we are.
Dennis and Kristine share about knowing God's love and forgiveness. We can only love others to the extent that we know God's love for us and by forgiving others we set ourselves free.
Dennis and Kristine continue to share about knowing God's love and forgivingness. Kristine also talks about how we can all learn to hear God's voice.
Kerry Anne shares about her fantastic community project 'Liberty Tea Rooms'. She talks about her journey with the project and how she has partnered with her heavenly Father to make this dream a reality.
Owen shares how Jesus is really passionate about us going out and making disciples. He explores how we can do that as a community of believers and what that may look like.
David shares on the biblical teaching of baptisms. He explains the importance and meaning behind being baptised.
Jemma shares about her time over in Canada at the Catch the Fire Toronto, School of Ministry. She tells us about the Worship module, about life at the school, her experiences and what she learnt.
David explains and explores our three main values at HHCC. Loving God, loving our neighbours as we love ourselves and loving our community.
Davids speaks on how pursuing a relationship with God is the most important thing. He explains how it's not about religion or trying to be good, but about having a real, open, honest relationship with your heavenly Father.
David goes back to the sacrifice Jesus made at the cross. He speaks about how Jesus revealed that forgiveness and love are at the core of Gods heart. Forgiveness is God's default setting, and David challenges us to ask ourselves, what is our default setting?
David talks about the way in which we learn to grow in believing God to do impossible things. As our own ways of thinking can sometimes trip us up, David encourages us to learn to think like God does.
David looks at Colossians 1 and explores the life of Jesus. Focusing on how he did not live for himself, but to please his Father.
David looks at Luke 8 v 22-25. Jesus is in a boat with his disciples when they are hit by a storm. David talks about 5 things you should do when you are hit by a storm, and how in any situation, what God says is more important than what we see.
David reflects on Hannah, how she refused to allow the taunts of her adversary to crush her heart and in her waiting God was working inside her heart.
This is a our final look at the life of Samuel. David looks at the blueprint God gave Samuel for the change in government and how this is still relevant for good governance on all levels today.
As Sally looks at this story she reflects about how this is about Daniel, orphans, sons, lions, Jesus, the Israelites and us. She asks us to consider how we respond to God when our relationship with Him is tested.
David talks about the life of Joseph and how we can see reflections of Jesus throughout his story
Denise and Kristine share with us how we were created to be loved by God, how we can walk with Him all the time and when we lean into Him we can be everything we are not.
Phil looks at the life of Joseph and talks about how he became great through serving others. He reflects on the perseverance, character and hope that we see in Joseph and God's bigger plan.
Liz encourages us to understand our identity and walk in truth. She shares how there are no buts with God and how He prepares us for His suddenly's.
David talks about being bold in our witness with actions and words. How God's words release life changing power, making the impossible, possible.
David shares about the fact that God is the father of truth and just because the facts of our circumstances appear to be in conflict with the nature and character of God it does not change the truth of who is and what He has said
Tom shares about how the words that we speak have power and how we can resonate on the same frequency as God.
Liz shares about us entering into a season of God's suddenly's, having gratitude with attitude and how, as we remain in Him, we will bear fruit
Derek & Penny Oliver share with the church family before returning to Kenya and talk about how the wealth of the church is found in the nations and the wild goose of the Holy Spirit.
David talks about how we respond to the call of God to us. When we hear God calling us it is not about the call it's about the one who is calling us who is faithful.
Keith Evans, a sergeant in the Herts Constabulary and the local branch rep for C.P.A (Christian Police Association), shares his perspectives on how the church can support the police and shares from his personal testimony.
David speaks on the apostolic prayer in ephesians and that the eyes to our heart would be enlightened
Liz speaks on her recent trip overseas and on receiving, testing and revelling in prophecy.
David speaks on foundational truths about accessing and extending the Kingdom of God and what this means for us as believers.
Graham shares his heart on a biblical perspective on Israel. Click the links to watch the youtube videos shown 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB6AgwmJw5o 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeozUSWdoQA
Liz shares about our gifts as individuals and her time in Germany. Watch the video Liz shares about half way through http://goo.gl/KrfcGN
Guest Speaker, Laurence Singlehurst speaks on People Power and how we can make a difference and bring light into our own communities. Unfortunately due to technical issues, the Saturday session was not recorded.
Kim and Jo describe the journey that God has set before them, giving up career and home to work with ex-offenders and people suffering with dependencies of various kinds. They explain that the Gospel of Jesus is truly for everyone and show how churches can welcome and support ex-offenders who are returning to life after prison.
David talks about the dynamic of gathering together to worship God and how the worship critic inside of us can stop us from participating in worship and appreciating it's true value
Liz shares on her time ministering in Cornwall last weekend, physical healing and the art of going when God gives you a green light.
David shares on the role feelings play in our lives and ministering love and light into all situations.
Graham brings us part two of his 'What is the Church?' series. To watch the video shown in this talk, visit our facebook or twitter page.
Derek & Penny Oliver share about the Partners in Harvest FIRE values and on knowing God as Father.
David Young shares about how baptism is about family and a statement of who you are and whose you are.