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What did Jesus mean when he described himself as the Bread of Life? What does it mean for us today?
Today's Bible Passage: John 6:25-35
What is the significance of the Church's continued tradition of Breaking Bread or Holy Communion?
Today's Bible Passage: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Do you have any regrets? If you do you're not alone. The apostle Paul reminds us of a very important truth in his letter to the church at Rome.
Today's Bible Passage: Luke 23:26-49
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Don't underestimate the power of generosity to impact others, ourselves and the Lord.
Today's Bible Passage: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11
Psalm 23 is one of the most famous Psalms found in the Bible. In it David helps us to understand the nature of God's character.
Today's Bible Passage: Psalm 23
We often think of generosity just in terms of our finances but this is far too restricted a view.
Today's Bible Passage: Deuteronomy 15:7-11
How is generosity seen in your life. Today we consider the example of Joseph.
Today's Bible Passage: Genesis 45:8-11, 50:19-21
The apostle John reminds us of a significant proclamation made by Jesus at the Feast of Booths.
Today's Bible Passage: John 7:37-39
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The passage from Numbers reveals God's desire to bless people. Do we have a part to play in this and if so how?
Today's Bible Passage: Numbers 6:22-27
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This week we discover what a relationship with Jesus brings to our life.
Today's Bible Passage: Matthew 28:16-20
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Today we remember how exuberant the crowds were as they greeted and cheered the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem. However, how quickly things can change!
Today's Bible Passage:
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We are drawing closer to Easter and as part of our preparation we reflect upon the words of Jesus as he and his disciples set out for Jerusalem.
Today's Bible Passage: Matthew 20:17-19
In this final part of this series how have you responded to Jesus' invitation?
Today's Bible Passage: Luke 14:15-24
The four Gospels (the first four books of the New Testament) tell of many occasions when Jesus has a meal with those gathered from the community. We read of one such occasion in today's Bible Passage.
Today's Bible Passage: Matthew 14:13-21.
Luke tells us that the early disciples broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favour of all the people. However, the Old Testament informs us that this was a practice established much earlier in the life of His people.
Today's Bible Passage: 1 Chronicles 29:18-25
As an introduction to our new series James considers the occasion when Abraham entertained three visitors.
Today's Bible Passage: Genesis 18:1-10
The apostle John says '...that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.'
Today's Bible Passage: 1 John 1:1-4
Is fellowship important? Why do I need to meet with other Christians on a regular basis?
Today's Bible Passage: Colossians 1:24-29
The secret of fellowship can be found in the text of today's Bible passage.
Today's Bible Passage: John 15:1-11
We begin this next series on aspects of discipleship with a look at one hallmark of Christian fellowship.
Today's Bible Passage: Ruth 1:14-17
At the start of the New Year we need to remember that God has a plan and a purpose for us.
Today's Bible Passage: Jeremiah 29:10-14
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In this final week of considering the occasions when God's Promise is revealed in the Old Testament, James reflects on Moses.
God made a promise to Abram but was it conditional, and if so, what did he have to do?
Today's Bible Passage: Genesis 12:1-9
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When was the first Gospel promise given and why is this important to us?
Today's Bible Passage: Genesis 3:1-19
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For our last session we consider some hallmarks of a Congregational Church and how it may be distinctive.
Todays Bible Passage: Ephesians 4:15-16
In our penultimate episode of this series James gives reasons why we should be part of a church community.
Today's Bible Passage: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26
At a time when there are new conflicts arising around the world what can we do?
Today's Bible Passage: 1 Peter 3:8-12
Early non-conformist believers were often on the side of and working for the benefit of the poor in society. Is this still true for us today?
Today's Bible Passage: Psalm 45.
What place does worship take in your life? In Psalm 63 we read of King David's response to his experience of the goodness of God.
Today's Bible Passage: Psalm 63:1-5
This is the first of a new series on what it means to be a Congregational Church. The first characteristic is that it is Christ-centred but what does this mean in practice?
Jesus often used everyday examples to help the disciples understand his teaching. So what did he mean when he spoke about old and new garments and old and new wine skins?
Today's Bible Passage: Luke 5:36-39
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In our final episode of looking at the fruit of the Holy Spirit, James outlines some steps we can take to help ourselves to become more self-controlled but essentially we are reliant upon the Holy Spirit to manifest His fruit in our life.
Today's Bible Passage: Galatians 5:23-24
This week we consider the penultimate fruit of the Spirit - Gentleness. The writer of Proverbs reminds us that 'a gentle answer deflects anger' and 'gentle words are a tree of life'. We need more of this fruit... Holy Spirit, please ripen the fruit of gentleness in our life.
Today's Bible Passage: Galatians 5:22-24
We often remind ourselves that God is faithful. How about us, are we?
Today's Bible Passage: Galatians 5:22-23
God is good and we who are his children are to exhibit the same characteristic but how?
Today's Bible Reading: Galatians 5:22-23
We continue our series on the fruit of the Holy Spirit. What does it take to be kind?
Today's Bible Passage: Galatians 5:22-23
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How patient are you? There are many occasions in our life when our patience is tested. Can we do anything to help us become more patient?
Today's Bible Passage: Galatians 5:22-23
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Peace can be elusive because there is so much going on in our families, our workplace, our nation and in our world. Is peace achievable and if so, what kind of peace?
Today's Bible Passage: Galatians 5:22-23
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In the midst of difficult times is it possible to know joy?
Today's Bible Passage: Galatians 5:22-23
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In this, the first of a new series called 'A Fruitful Summer - God's Power to Change Your Life', James considers how we might become more loving towards others.
Today's Bible Passage: Galatians 5:22-23
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In his letter to the church at Colossae, the apostle Paul encourages his readers and listeners to devote themselves to prayer but why?
Today's Bible Passage: Colossians 4:2-6
We often find praying isn't easy and so don't pray as frequently as we think we should. However, if we discovered that praying is good for us would it change our approach?
Today's Bible Passage: 1 Kings 3:5-15
We believe God answers prayer so why don't we pray more often?
Today's Bible Passage: Mark 11:15-18
Does it matter whether we pray? Will it make any difference to our or others' circumstances?
Today's Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 1:9-18
Do you sometimes feel that everything is against you? If so, how do we stay strong?
Bible Passage: 1 John 2:7-8
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What happened at the first Pentecost and is it relevant to us today?
Today's Bible Passage: Acts 2:1-6
Do you take delight in worshipping God or is it sometimes a struggle? If the latter, how can we change this?
Today's Bible Passage: Ephesians 5:15-20
A retelling of a tradition folk tale about the hopes and dreams of three trees and the roles they end up playing.
When we take the opportunity to gather together to worship God and thank Him for his love and faithfulness, are there things that can get in the way of our worship?
Today's Bible passage: Zephaniah 3:14-17
In this first talk of our new series on the subject of worship, James seeks to define idolatry and what might be considered as such today.
The Bible Passage: Exodus 20:2-6.
What a week! It began with Jesus entering Jerusalem to the shouts of praise from the welcoming crowd, only for five days later the cheers turning to jeers. His mission appeared to end in failure on that first Good Friday. However, this wasn't the end as James explains...
Today's Bible Passage: Luke 24:36-49.
What is the context and meaning of the events that happened on that first Palm Sunday?
Today's Bible Passage: Luke 19:28-44
What can we conclude from today's Bible Passage that will help us today?
Today's Bible Passage: Ezekiel 37:1-14
In this final part of our short series James gives us more reasons why it is important to read the Bible.
This week we continue to reflect upon the importance of reading the Bible and look at some words spoken by the Old Testament prophet Isaiah.
Today's Bible Passage: Isaiah 40:1-11
Why did two of Jesus' disciples decide to leave Jerusalem and walk towards the village of Emmaus?
Today's Bible Passage: Luke 24:13-35
We begin this new series with a look at the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness and ask why should we read the Bible?
Today's Bible Passage: Luke 4:1-13
In this, the final part of this series about making disciples, James asks whether there is any secret to be learnt.
Today's Bible Passage: Luke 10-1:11
When we experience God's love and forgiveness for ourselves should we not tell others so that they can too?
Today's Bible Passage: Acts 1:1-11
There are some passages in the Bible that are harder to understand and today's passage is one of them.
Today's Bible Passage: Luke 14:25-35
In our Bible reading this week we hear about Jesus' invitation to two fishermen to follow him. What attributes are required to be a fisher of men?
Today's Bible Passage: Matthew 4:18-22
The Acts 2 community was living out a divine commission given by Jesus to his first disciples:
'Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you.' (Matthew 28:19–20)
As followers of Jesus today, we share that commission. James begins this series by asking what are our expectations of God.
Today's Bible Passage: Luke 4:14-30.
The beginning of the New Year provides an opportunity to renew our covenant with God and each other but what does this mean?
Today's Bible Passage: Mark 14:22-25
We conclude this Advent series by considering the Wise Men and the Shepherds. Why did they feature in God's eternal plan of salvation and not the religious leaders of the time?
Today's Bible Passage: Matthew 2:1-12, Luke 2:1-20
Who are Simeon and Anna and what can we learn from them?
Today's Bible Passage: Luke 2:25-38
How would you describe Joseph, Mary's husband? Is he someone we could learn from? James takes a closer look.
Today's Bible Passage: Matthew 1:16-25.
What brings you joy? On this second Sunday in Advent James considers what brought Mary joy.
Today's Bible Passage: Luke 1:26-56
What can we glean from Zechariah and Elizabeth about hope as we enter Advent?
Today's Bible Passage: Luke 1:5-25, 1:57-80
In this final talk of this series James considers the instruction of the apostle Peter in his first letter.
Today's Bible passage: 1 Peter 4:7-11
In his letter to the church at Rome the apostle Paul exhorts his readers to present their bodies as a living sacrifice but what does this mean in practice?
Today's Bible passage: Romans 12:1-3
This week James explains that we are created to worship God and serving others is part of that worship.
Today's Bible passage: Luke 10:38-42
Holy Habits is an adventure in discipleship based upon Luke’s picture of the early church in Acts 2:42–47. It explores the practice of ten disciplines that Luke presents in the passage and is a resource from BRF. In this first week of the new series James considers the connection between serving and love.
Today's Bible Reading passage: John 13:31-35
In the final talk of this series, James considers how our private times of quiet that we spend with God prepares us for our God-given mission.
Today's Bible passage: Matthew 28:16-20
For the most part, Jesus spent his formative years out of public view before embarking on his three years of open ministry. Is there a place for hiddenness today in our journey of faith?
Today's Bible passage: 1 Kings 17:1-7
This week James reflects upon Jacob's reaction to his encounter with God.
Today's Bible passage: Genesis 28:10-22
In this second sermon of our series James stresses the value of regularly reading the Bible as a means of letting God 'speak' to us.
Today's Bible passage: Psalm 119:97-112
This week we begin our new series reflecting upon the importance of regularly spending time in the secret place to allow God to communicate with us.
Today's Bible Passage: Genesis 32:22-32
In the final part of our series on the Lord's Prayer James looks at Jesus' advice to his disciples.
Today's Bible Passage: Matthew 6:5-13.
For our penultimate look at the Lord's Prayer James considers the different ways in which we might meet temptation.
Today's Bible Passage: Matthew 6:5-13
This is week 5 of our reflections on the Lord's Prayer and James asks 'What is sin?'
Today's Bible Passage: Matthew 6:5-15
This week we think about God's provision in our lives.
Today's Bible Passage: Matthew 6:5-13
This week James helps us to understand what we are actually saying to God when we use the phrase 'Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven'.
Today's Bible Passage: Matthew 6:5-13.
This week James explores what it means to hallow God's Name.
Today's Bible Passage: Matthew 6:5-13
This week we start our new series looking at the Lord's Prayer.
Today's Bible Passage: Matthew 6:5-13
Two baptism services in the space of two weeks. This time James shares some thoughts on the character of the Father.
Today's Bible Passage: Luke 15:11-24
There seems to be a lot of discontent in our lives at the moment so how can we see change?
Today's Bible Passage: Philippians 4:10-23
As part of our Baptismal Service today James asks the question "What does baptism mean?"
Today's Bible Passage: Matthew 28:18-20.
As we near the end of our look at Philippians we think about how we can experience God's peace.
Today's Bible passage: Philippians 4:1-9
As we continue to look at the Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians, James considers what we can do to nurture our faith.
Today's Bible passage: Philippians 3:10-21
Today we consider what the Apostle Paul said about his righteousness and ask "Can I earn my righteousness?".
Today's Bible Passage: Philippians 3:1-9
Why does the Church celebrate Pentecost and does it have any relevance today?
Today's Bible passage: Acts 2:1-21
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After I've been forgiven by God can I live my life however I like or do I need to listen to what Jesus says?
Today's Bible passage: Philippians 2:12-30
How would you respond to someone who says "I'm a Christian but I don't go to church"? This week James shares some thoughts on the importance of being part of a church family.
Today's Bible passage: Philippians 1:27-2:11
In this second week of our new series we continue to consider the content of Paul's letter to the church at Philippi.
Today's Bible passage: Philippians 1:12-26
This past week we started our Discipleship Explored course and today James gives us some thoughts in answer to our question 'How can I be confident I'm a follower of Jesus?'
Today's Bible passage: Philippians 1:1-11
On this third Sunday of Eastertide we think about the disciple Thomas and ask whether it is alright to experience doubt.
Today's Bible passage: John 20:24-29
On this 'Low Sunday' is it important to forgive others and if so, why?
Today's Bible passage: John 20:19-23
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On this Easter Sunday we think again about the relevance of the Resurrection.
Today's Bible Passage: Acts 2:22-32
As we enter into Holy Week we consider the circumstances of Palm Sunday and ask why it is important.
Today's Bible Reading: John 12:12-19
The final part of our lent series asking 'What is the purpose of North Street Church?'
Today's Bible Passage: Colossians 1:24-29
In part 4 of our Lenten series 'What is the purpose of North Street Church?' we ask the question 'Why should we fellowship with each other?'
Today's Bible passage: Ephesians 2:19-22
In this series we are asking the question 'What is the purpose of North Street Church?'. Today our question is 'Why should we evangelise to others?'.
Today's Bible passage: Acts 1:6-11
In this series we are asking the question 'What is the purpose of North Street Church?'. We will consider five strategies for loving God and loving others in community. Today our question is 'Why should we minister to others?'.
Today's Bible passage: Acts 5:12-16
In this new series we will seek to answer the question 'What is the purpose of North Street Church?'. We will consider five strategies for loving God in community. Today we ask the question 'Why should we meet for worship?'. Surely we can worship on our own at home or is there more to worship than this?
Today's Bible passage: Acts 2:42-47
In this final part of our series 'What does love require of me?' we consider whether we have to be hospitable.
Today's Bible passage: 1 Peter:4:7-11.
Today we explore reasons for us to make prayer a priority, as we continue to ask ourselves what does loving God and loving our neighbour mean in practice.
Today's Bible passage: Colossians 4:2-6
In part five of this series on the Great Commandment, we continue to ask ourselves 'What does love require of me?'. What does loving God and loving our neighbour mean in practice?
Today's Bible passage: Matthew 6:1-4
In this fourth part of our series 'What does love require of me?' we think about how we use our time.
Today's Bible Passage: Luke 19:1-10
In this series we are unpacking the Great Commandment and Great Commission and exploring how we might respond to them and answer the question: 'What does love require of me?'
Today's Bible Passage: Galatians 5:13-14
In this series we are unpacking the Great Commandment and Great Commission and exploring how we might respond to them and answer the question: 'What does love require of me?'
The Bible passage for this message is James 3:9-12.
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The Great Commandment and Great Commission are foundational to our vision going forward. In this new series we want to unpack these commandments and explore how we might respond to them and answer the question: 'What does love require of me?'
At the end of this series we pray that we might have a renewed sense of our vision and be challenged to live a life of whole-hearted love towards God and towards others.
Today's Bible Passage: 1 John 4:7-12
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Bible Passage: Matthew 22:34-40
With apologies for the poor sound quality.
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Bible Passages: Proverbs 31:25-27, Proverbs 1:8-9, Proverbs 6:20-22
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Bible Passages: Matthew 14:22-23, Luke 5:15-16
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Bible Passages: Isaiah 43:18-21, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
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This message was given at the Ground Level Connection Meeting for the South West Region on Friday 17th July.
Bible Passage: Joshua 6:1-5, 12-20
This message was given at the Ground Level Connection Meeting for the South West Region on Friday 17th July.
On this Mothering Sunday consider the examples of Jochebed and Hannah.
Bible passages: Judges 2:20-3:2; Exodus 2:2-10; Hebrews 11:6; Ephesians 6:16; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Genesis 12:3; Genesis 15:13-14; Acts 7:20; 1 Samuel 1:5-22; 1 Samuel 3:19; Exodus 2:9; Ephesians 6:10-20; James 4:7; Romans 8:28
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