Barnabas Community Church Sunday Talks: Recent Episodes
Barnabas Community Church
Heroes of the Faith - Episode 5 : Isaac & Jacob - Faith for the Future (12th July 2026 DJ)
Colossians - Greater than you can imagine: Episode 6 - A Greater Call (22nd March 2026 DM)
Colossians - Greater than you can imagine: Episode 5 - A greater Change (15th March 2026 ML)
Colossians - Greater than you can imagine: Episode 4 - A greater hope (8th March 2026 BA)
Colossians - Greater than you can imagine: Episode 2 : A Greater Christ (22nd February 2026 JM)
Colossians - Greater than you can imagine : Episode 1 : A Greater Gospel (15th February 2026 DM)
Holy Spirit: Episode 4 - The gifts of communication prophecy and tongues (1st June 2025 DM)
Hallmarks of an Antioch Church - Episode 3 - Multicultural Leadership & Membership (14th April 2024 DM)
Apologies for the missing section of this video around 24 minutes in we had a technical issue which meant we lost the feed to our recorder for a few minutes.
We pick up series again this week on 'The Big Picture, ' as MC looks at what both Simeon and Anna declared over the baby Jesus and what had been foretold in Isaiah.
Today Martin begins to unpack the story of how God planned to rescue mankind from the consequences of the fall, beginning with Abraham.
Martin introduces our new 6 part series 'The Big Picture' outlining how creation fitted in to God’s long term plans for us.
We break from our series on Acts for Dave to reflect on a few ways we've seen God move recently. He then points us forward, including ways in which we can get involved in the things God is doing.
We move into Acts 20 this week and Helen speaks about five intentions for how the Word of God should be being worked out in our lives.
Martin continues in Acts 19. He use this story to talk about what kind of things can be 'gods' in our lives today.
We move into Acts 18 as Martin explores how walked in faith and looks at the importance of team work.
Today Dave looks at how the different reactions to Paul's preaching as he spoke to different people from different cultural backgrounds in Athens.
Maggie looks at the two more places where Paul preached the gospel and what we can learn about sharing our faith in general.
Dave looks at how three people from totally different backgrounds heard the message of salvation at the beginning of the church in Philippi
We return to our series on the book of Acts, and look at some of the disputes that arose around this mission and how to handle such things rightly.
We break from our series on Acts for a couple of weeks. Dave brings as the first of two talks preparing us for when we can all meet together again!
Phil continues our series by looking at how churches are strengthen by people by getting involved, understanding that hard times are part of this, and in sharing their own story with others.
Continuing our series Josh looks at what was the first recorded sermon given by Paul in Pisidain
We return to our series on the book of Acts. This is a turning point in Acts as the church's mission takes a big step forward.
Dave concludes our series by bringing the subject to the point of how it works in our community. Three people also share how this works for them.
Dave provides some theory to this before asking four people to share how this works out day to day for them.
Our guest speaker Angela Kemm continues our series on the Holy Spirit looking at how this works out day to day.
Martin continues our new series by looking at God's power is for daily life, not just church meetings.
Dave starts our new series 'Walking In The Spirit, by look at what the Holy Spirit is, what He does and why we need Him.
We break from our series on the book of Acts to look at making, shaping, encouraging and realising of disciples through the things we do as the body of Christ.
Jamie looks Peter's escape from prison and what we can learn from it today. especially about prayer.
Dave takes us through chapter 11 and talks about what we can learn about evangelism, the Holy Spirit and repentance.
Phil looks at how the early church were forced to flee and become refuges as they faced persecution and reflects on how we view refuges.
Martin, looks at an key moment where tragedy gives rise to opportunity for the early church.
Terry looks at both the story of the shepherds and of Jonah to look at how we can all be witnesses.
Karen starts our Christmas series by looking at the subject of the poor through the eyes of Paul in the book of Galatiains.
Through a mixture of personal testimony and both practical and biblical insights Natalie talks about this important subject.
In this talk Martin explores the issue of loss as a threat to mental health and discusses relevant biblical insights.
Joseph greats us from Zambia where he leads the ministry in that country and more widely in that region. He gives us four encouragements how we thrive in tough times including this time of Covid.
Martin explains how this shocking an challenging story shows the importance and value of integrity in the life the local church.
Martin continues are series on The Book of Acts by looking at the power of an outstanding miracle.
Dave continues our series on the Acts by looking at what the early church learnt about doing fellowship and community
Terry looks at the wonderful day when all believers were empowered with the Holy Spirit.
Dave looks at the period of time while the disciples were waiting for the coming of the Holy Spirit.
This week we start a new series. The book of Acts starts with the dramatic account of Jesus’ return to heaven and final instructions to his apostles.
Terry brings our series on the book of Philippians to a conclusion by look at how Paul could always be thankful even in difficult circumstances and his thankfulness for the help the church there had given him in the past.
Dave takes us on into chapter 4 of the book of Philippians as we continue the series, braking it into two parts.
Picking up again on our series on the book of Philippians Martin talks about how to get our life priorities right in the light of eternal realities.
Picking up on our series on the book of Philippians, Josh explores Paul's confidence in the message of the gospel that so transformed him and drove him to want to tell others.
In a break form our current series for Fathers Day Phil talks about how the church and make a difference in this area
In the second talk in this new series Terry helps us think about what should matter most in challenging circumstances. He also looks at the biblical view of death and the subject of unity. .
Martin starts our series on the book of Philippians with his talk, 'Partnership in the Gospel' – a local church committed to international mission
Martin looks at Psalm 46 as the first in a four part series looking at trusting God in difficult times.
In the last of our talks on the long road to Jerusalem, Dave looks 'last supper' the disciples had with His disciples and gives us six reflections on we can reflect on this and how we now should approach communion,
Martin explains how this event is part of the great story of the last days of Jesus’ life on earth.
Martin concludes this series describing the eternal world that is being prepared for God’s people.
In this talk Martin focuses on the role of Jesus’ role as judge after his Second Coming.
Dave looks Psalm 29 in the context of the current flooding situation. He goes on to tell us how we have seen God at work in our community and some of the plans going forward.
In this extended talk David talks (with moving personal testimony) about what heaven will look like for us.
This study of 1 Corinthians 15 helps us understand the reality of the resurrection hope.
The second talk in this series highlights the central importance of the ‘Second Coming’ in biblical teaching on the future.
This is the opening talk in our series about the ‘end times’ in which Martin looks at the different ways in which the Kingdom of God is established over time.
Dave brings us the postponed talk on 'Serving' from last autumn that accompanied the talks on pray and giving.
Dave opens up Psalm 145 to us concluding with four applications for us as individuals and as a church. He also talks about some key events for us as church in the coming year.
Concluding our series of Encounters in Luke Becci looks at Jesus being anointing at Simon's house.
Helen looks at the different ways Martha and Mary responded to have Jesus come and visit them as part of or series on various people's encounters with Him through the eyes of Luke. Helen focused on the themes of "being" and "doing."
Phil continues are series of people who had encounters with Jesus through the eyes of the gospel writer Luke by looking at Transfiguration.
Helen continues with our series of looking Jesus encounter with various people through the eyes of Luke
For website: Remembrance Sunday – Martin takes a fresh look at the significance of remembrance from a biblical perspective.
Terry starts our series looking at various people's encounter's with Jesus by looking at the story of Bartimaeus through the eyes of Luke.
Dave in the second talking in our mini series looks at the important subject of 'giving' from the Bible. Then looks at how this should be worked out in the right way in the church today.
In the first talk in a three part mini series, Terry talks about some of the different ways we can pray and the different ways we can engage with prayer both individually and as a whole church
Graham looks at what it means to be God's Glorious church by looking at the church in Antioch.
Tim opens up this whole area to us and looks at some of the ways the Christians can and are responding to this issue.
Martin gives an overview of the issue of environmentalism, combining biblical, scientific and social justice perspectives.
Josh concludes our series on the story of Israel by looking at David’s life, discovering how David relied on God because of God’s faithfulness and how this led him to a place of obedient surrender.
Dave continues the series by look at the events around David's encounter with Bathsheba and afterwards his heart felt response to God seen in the Psalms.
In this talk Martin explains the practical significance for us of the Davidic “Kingdom” covenant
Terry takes us through the events of the Ark Of The Covenant entering the the City of God (Jerusalem) and King David's act of spontaneous worship!
Phil looks at what we can learn from Davis's encounter with Goliath as we continue our series on the story of Israel.
In this talk Martin explores the significance of Samuel in the life of Israel and what we can learn from his life.
Helen picks up on the story of Samuel as he is taken to the temple to begin is life set apart for God, (including Hannah's song of praise) in the second part in our series "The Story Of Israel -The United Kingdom."
Dave introduces the start of our next series on the Story of Israel by looking at Hannah and the miraculous birth of Samuel.
As we come to the conclusion of our series of Fruitfulness On The Frontline, Dave look at how we can grow in fruitfulness through the three area's of prayer, fellowship and the Bible.
Terry continues our series on Fruitfulness On The Front line by look how we can be messengers of the gospel.
Graham looks at how we can mould and shape culture by bringing God's values using Matthew chapter 5.
How Do your minster grace and love to people today? Karen gives us many useful tips based on the story of the good Samaritan as we continue are series on fruitfulness on the frontline.
Rich explores how good work is prompted by love, produced by faith and inspired by hope
Dave brings us a talk on Modelling Godly Character as part of or series on Fruitfulness on the Frontline.
Graham explains Paul’s teaching on the armour of God and how we can stand in the face of spiritual attack.
Relationships in the home – Paul’s instructions for the conduct of Christian households.
Terry picks on and continues with looking at our Christian Lifestyle form the book of Ephesians.
Helen continues our series in the book of Ephesians with the first of two talks on Christian lifestyle.
Martin Charlesworth explores the foundations for healthy church life laid down in Paul's letter to the Ephesians.
Martin continues the Ephesians series and develops Paul’s vision of the church as a multicultural and international community of faith across the ages
Phil looks at the theme of a ' the church multicultural community' as part of of series on the book of Ephesians.
Dave picks up on our series from the book of Ephesians by looking at the reality of the gospel
In the second talk in our series on the book of Ephesians Helen looks at Paul's prayer and thanksgiving.
Graham Takes lessons from Acts 3 on how we can Engage with the world around us to advance the Kingdom of God.
Dave concludes are look through the book of Luke's account of the Christmas story by look at shepherds.
In the talk accompanying our children's nativity presentation Dave looks at the actual birth of Jesus.
In the opening talk Martin begins to unfold the Christmas story as described in the gospel of Luke.
Martin ends the Trinity series by looking at the differing ways in which the Holy Spirit empowers us to live effective lives of discipleship.
In this talk Martin discusses how Jesus can be both fully God and fully man at the same time and why this is such an important part of Christian faith.
Dave continues our teaching series with his talk “God the Father. Our Father in heaven”.
Dave continues our teaching series with his talk “God the Father, The Father of creation”.
This is a Harvest service talk in which Martin looks as some biblical perspectives on food and explains some ways in which Barnabas is involved in supporting those facing challenges in provision of food.
We take a break from our series for Roger to take a look at what the God's Shepherd heart means for us.
This is the second talk of our series on the Trinity. Here Martin explores how the three persons of the Trinity are involved together in the work of salvation.
This is the opening talk of our series on the Trinity. Here Martin explores the wonderful mystery that God is eternally three persons in one godhead. This will provide the framework for our subsequent talks on the three persons of the Trinity.
Pete Brings this teaching series to a close with Jesus’ statement : “I am The Bread of Life”
Maggie brings us the penultimate talk of this series with Jesus’ statement : “ I am the Light of the World”
Sophie delivers the next instalment of this series with Jesus’ statement : “I am the True Vine”
Josh continues our present teaching series with two of Jesus’ statements : “I am the Good Shepard” and “I am the Gate”
Becci brings us the second talk in this series on Jesus’ statement: “I am the Resurrection and the Life”
Terry kicks off the series speaking on Jesus’ Statement: “I am the Way the Truth and the Life”
In the fourth episode in this series, Helen looks at what the word “Revival” really means.
In the third episode in this series, Dave unpacks the Christian prospective on the word “Joy”
Terry holds up Caleb as the Godly example, of how we should respond when met by scepticism and resistance to Gods word.
Martin looks at the lessons we can learn about faith in God’s power, from Joshua's conquest of Jericho.
In the second talk of this series Martin highlights the significance of the Israelites' physically crossing the Jordan.
In this talk from Joshua chapter 1 we look at Joshua’s leadership of Israel as they prepare to enter the promised land.
Roy brings a message from Luke 5 expanding on the story of the paralysed man. (Apologies for sound quality)
Helen compares the vague hopes of the world with the sure and certain hope we have in Christ.
Maggie looks what Jesus taught His disciples in the 40 day period between His resurrection. and ascension.
Terry recalls some of the best come back stories in history including the most significant of all time.
John explains that emotions are a gift from God, and explores how to best manage them, for our overall emotional health.
Concluding our series on the book of Colossians, Dave looks at the 'army of unknown' .The biblical people about whom little is known. But who had great significance in the advancement of the kingdom.
In a break from our Colossians series Gavin encourages us to share the good news, in challenging times by reminded us that God is all powerful.
Terry looks at the different roles within marriage and the relationship between parents and their children. Before exploring the interaction between employer and employee.
Helen continues are series by looking at our identity in Christ and the things that might hinder us.
In this talk Martin explains the three main spiritual deceptions which Paul identified as a problem in Colossae. Martin then shows how Paul wanted the church to overcome these deceptions.
This talk focuses on the central theme of Colossians – the need to maintain secure foundations in Christ and how to do it.
Continuing our series on the book of Colossians Dave looks at suffering for the gospel and our hope for glory.
Dave introduces this new series by taking us through the first 14 verses, in which Paul introduces us to the core subjects within this book.
Terry starts by looking back at the challenges and blessings of last year, before looking at our heavenly armour and challenging us to be on the front foot in prayer in 2018.
Ian looks at how we can respond when we encounter hard times. By looking at how the early church responded to persecution in the book of Acts. He shows us how we should seek to respond in our own lives.
In the final part of or series on faith, Dave looks at the how faith is in fact one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which we can all, both ask for and grow in.
In this Remembrance Sunday talk Martin speaks about the unexpected and major consequences of war, He also shows how Jesus’ salvation through his death and resurrection is like a military victory – but a victory over opposing spiritual powers that has unexpected and major consequences for all humanity.
Jamie unpacks what faith for salvation means by looking at what salvation and faith mean.
Using Exodus 14 Joseph helps both understand times in our lives when we feel we have reached a dead end in some way and then points us towards ways we can overcome these times.
Paul helpfully explains an encounter Jesus had with someone who was sick, and how the outcome was life changing..
What should be our response to all the technology around us? Dave provides us with some useful background before turning to scripture to help provide us with some answers.
Terry continues our series by looking at the world views behind possessions and then looks at the spiritual dimensions behind our need for them.
Helen looks at what our culture says about relationships before turning to Philippians to show us what the bible has to say as a alternative.
In this opening talk in our series on culture Martin looks at how individualism has led to the privatisation of faith and the rise of a huge range of beliefs in our culture. How should the church respond?
In this talk Martin explores the biblical mandate and some of the practical challenges of becoming a ‘church for the poor’.
Emma looks at Zacchaeus's life transforming encounter with Jesus and draws out of this how He welcomes and accepts everyone no matter what our pasts or status is.
Ian looks at the two accounts of miraculous catches of fish in the book of Luke and draws some applications for us.
In this talk Martin tackles some of the major challenges facing Christians in the workplace by looking at key NT principles for the workplace
Graham continues are series on the workplace by helping us thing what we are working for and then going onto talk about the culture in work places and the church and how we can influence them.
Nick shares examples of various entrepreneurial activities to show us that we can all could have this out look in what we do.
Terry introduces this new series by looking at God's view of work and other passages of scripture so as to lay a foundation for the coming weeks.
This is the last talk in Martin’s three part series on “Living in the Spirit” and here he explores how living in the Spirit works out in church community life.
In this second talk in this series based on Galatians 5 and 6 Martin continues to look at Paul’s teaching about living by the power of the Spirit and focuses on the fruit of the Spirit.
This is the first of a three part series from Galatians in which Martin expounds Paul’s doctrine of justification by faith and living by the power of the Spirit.
Dave looks at the story of the ascension and concludes with six applications for us today.
Terry looks at the resurrection of Jesus through the eyes of both Mary and Thomas's experiences of that first Easter morning.
In this talk Martin goes back to the great events of the first ‘Passover’ in Exodus 12 and shows how they link to Jesus’ fulfilment of the Passover in his death, as represented by the Last Supper – a new Passover meal for the church.
In this talk Dave looks at how we deal with setback and cna learn from them to help us not failing in the future
In this talk Martin looks at the extraordinary events that took place at Mount Sinai as the Ten Commandments were given to Moses and he shows the relevance of this event for Christians today.
Terry looks at the what we can learn from the story of the people of Israel going out from their times in captivity in the land of Egypt.
In this talk from Genesis 39 Martin looks at how God allowed Joseph to be tested and the wider significance of his life and experience.
Dave looks at the reactions of Joseph's brothers to his telling them of his dreams and what we can learn about how we share prophecies and that again some of this story again points us to Jesus
Terry continues with our series by looking at the testing of Abraham by being told to sacrifice his son and draws parallels with Jesus
Martin launches our series on the early history of Israel by discussing the call of Abraham and how it led to the formation of the people of Israel and then the outworking of God’s plan of salvation.
Helen brings our series on the book of James to conclusion by encouraging us to pray big prayers in a number of areas of our lives
Dave picks up on our series on the book of James by looking at how we sometimes have to be patient and ensure what we are going through but in the knowledge God is with us.
Angela encourages us to have a daily encounter with God as the church has increasing opportunities to be reaching out to the community.
Terry lays out three key arrears of vision for us as church for the coming year; worship, prayer and mission.
In this passage James states that social justice is a major concern for the church. Martin explores the possible implications.
Looking at James chapter 2. Dave helps us think about how we can be inclusive of all people no matter what their background.
Terry continues our series on the book of James by looking at the power of words both to do harm and to build people up.
In this talk Martin explores the relationship between faith and actions in the Christian life.
Stephen talks about the integrity of aeroplanes and Terry applies the illustration to lives.
Helen continues our series in the book of James and talks to us about demonstrating faith by our actions.
Martin starts off the series on the book of James looking at the background and context then explains James’ teaching on facing trials.
Helen talks to us about prayer in the life of the early church and it's importance to us now.
Dave speaks about being adopted into God's family and the significance this has for us.
Terry welcomes the new year in with a talk about our vision and purpose as a church family