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Living Grace Church
Latest messages and audio from Living Grace Church. Living Grace is a church based in Northampton, UK, with a vision to see all followers of Jesus make Encountering and Demonstrating the Love of God the Adventure of a Lifetime. We are Living Grace
Dave’s message this morning looks in a practical way at Hope. Hope is the atmosphere we live our lives in as a christian, where Faith is the currency of the Kingdom. Hope is always colliding with eternity, Death is not the end, we have a hope and a future which is rooted in the work of Jesus Christ. Our hope is not just in our eternal destination we also have hope for today as well. Hope cultivates our journey today, we carry hope into every situation, a hope that does not disappoint because it is hope from heaven.
Robin speaks this morning from Thessalonians 5, reminding us of our component parts; Body, Soul and Spirit and how these influence the way we conduct our lives and interact with others around us.
Dave gives us some of the highlights from the last 21 days of prayer, and then speaks around the message of John 17:6. ‘I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word.’
Mark takes us through a whistle stop tour of Nehemiah as he details the Character of a Builder.
Diane has John 15:1-17 as the starting point for her message this morning. Diane poses the questions, what does Freedom look like for us? What does Fruitfulness look like? and what does Fulfillment look like in our situation? God sees us in all our situations, at every point we are the apple of His eye. He calls us to come to Him and to come Deeper.
Proverbs 8 is the starting point for today’s message on seeking Wisdom. Wisdom is available to everyone, it is readily available to everyone who seeks it. Godly Wisdom is both practical and alive with excellence and creativity. Wisdom begins with fearing God, that is an honoring and reverence for God, is not about being frightened of God. There is common sense available to everyone, but Godly Wisdom is more than that. We are encouraged to ask God for Wisdom, to ask in faith and He will answer.
Dave takes Psalm 108 as the springboard for his message this morning, where David makes numerous declarations. We are encouraged to engage in a meaningful way with God, and that we are also to be engaging with the Enemy this is what we have been born into.
Richard’s message this morning focuses on Fasting, and why we as Christians should see this as an essential part of our walk with God rather than an optional extra. Richard looks at reasons why we should fast and the benefits that Fasting provides.
Dave has Acts 4 as his text this morning, and draws from it three esentials for moving forward and keeping close to God, while the environment we are in is in a state of flux.
Dave reflects on the begining of a new year. How we approach this can depend on so many other influences.
Dave encourages us to have God at the centre of our lives so that we are able to make the most of the year ahead, as we become more like Jesus.
Leah shares her Christmas Schools Assembly on Honouring as part of this years Christmas service celebration.
Dave shares more of his observations during this poignant season in our Church's journey.
Dave shares some of his thoughts and observations about this season that the Church is going through together.
Eric takes Romans 13:11 as his text this morning. With an exhortation for the Church to Wake Up. We are in momentous days. It is time for the church to make decisive decisions and act positively, we can see what is really happening around us because of the Spirit that lives within us. We have a world view seen through a different lens than the rest of the world. As events in the world unfold we have inside information that prepares us to shine as a beacon to a lost world.
Leah takes Philippians 3;7-11 as her text this morning. Being connected to Christ is all about Him and His work. It isn’t something we can make happen. But then we have the choice to take up our position and serve. We are grafted into the Vine, receiving all the blessing from God. To experience God’s attributes in their fullness we need to stay where He is, that others will be impacted by the Aroma we carry with us. The Aroma we get while we are in His presence.
Robin continues the series on Living as a Disciple, today we consider, the Attitude of a disciple; the Reason for being a disciple; where the Identity of a disciple is; that a disciple is Spirit directed; and a disciple Encourages themselves and others around them. ARISE
Dave uses Matthew 14 as the text for his message today. Who Knows what is possible in a tiny bundle of life. We have a God who is able to make big things happen with the small and insignificant.
Dave continues the series on Living as a Disciple, this week his focus is on Who we Serve, How we Serve and Why we Serve.
Richard continues the series on ‘Living as a Disciple’ and considers how as a disciple we need to get the basics right.
Richard looks at the interaction between Elijah and Elisha as the Baton is passed from one to the other
Dave introduces the theme of ‘Living as a Disciple’ Using the book of Philippians as his text
Leah asks us all a question this morning, ‘What evidence is there in my life that I belong to Jesus?’ What makes us different from the good people in the world who do good deeds. The account of woman at the well in Samaria has some key insights into what makes the difference.
Dave’s message this morning takes inspiration from the situation at Nineva and how Jonah responded to God’s call.
Dwaine is our guest speaker this morning he has an encouragement for each of us to ask God for a word to give. Dwaine challenged us to aspire to be a Jeremiah in our generation, people who hear from God in times of crisis and when decisions need to be made.
Dave continues the series on the Disciples Prayer, this morning his focus is on the section ‘Forgive Us Our Debts’ We have been forgiven Much, if we then hold on to unforgiveness then we live impoverished lives. Unforgiveness hinders the flow of God in our lives. Forgiveness is an imperative, it is a choice we all make. This is the first step and it is our part in the process, if there is to be Reconciliation then this is the other persons initiative, not up to us to start this process. Restoration of the relationship is God’s initiative, and may never happen.
Forgiveness begins with a real understanding of the forgiveness we have received from God.
Debbie and Paul speak around their work in Kenya, setting up an Orphanage in Utange, and how this has grown to feed over 500 other orphans. There is also now a high school with a vision to meet the need of a Bible College, to train future ministers, and support current pastors. Paul's word to the Church this morning was for us to seek God for our daily opportunities to share Kingdom blessing.
On the occasion of Ella’s dedication and today also being Father’s Day, Dave looks at the Perfect Father that we all have in God.
The message this morning is one of Intimacy with God and how vital this relationship is to us as Children of God.
Eric takes his message this morning from Acts 2. Eric considers three areas. Supernatural Worship, Supernatural Boldness and Supernatural Content and Effect.
Jayne's message this morning 'An Upgrade in Faith' has its example in Daniel, where three men have an Upgrade in Faith that sees them walking a path like no other they've walked before.
Dave continues the Disciples Prayer series and this week his focus in on 'Forgive Us Our Debts'
Dave continues the series on the Disciples Prayer, this week his focus is ‘Give Us Today Our Daily Bread.’ We are encouraged to feed on the bread on a daily basis, So that we are prepared on a daily basis to meet the needs we encounter. Prayer is the life source to the life of a disciple.
Jayne considers the story of Mary anointing Jesus with the jar of Nard, worth a year's wages, an act of worship that changed the smell of the atmosphere in the room. Our worship is more than our Singing, it is also how we live our lives.
Leah looks at Submission, through the example of Jesus submitting to His Father's will that He go the Cross. The work of the cross was acomplished at this point rather than when He was hung on the Tree. Jesus was in the Place of Pressing in the Garden of Gethsemane, where the Olive's were pressed so that their Oil could flow, Jesus was also pressed so that the Glory of God could be seen.
Richard presents the Easter Message with the Children in mind, Dave then gives a short Easter Message for the Adult congregation.
Dave continues the series on the Disciples Prayer this week concetrating on Your Will Be Done.
Jayne continues the Series on the Disciple's Prayer. This week the focus is on the Kingdom. As part of the message Jayne compares two Kingdoms, of Light and of Darkness.
Richard continues the series on the ‘Disciple’s Prayer’, this week the focus is on the phrase ‘Hallowed Be Thy Name’. Richard looks at three areas - Worship, Authority, and Honour.
Dave's focus this week is on the phrase Our Father. Prayer is all about a relationship with Our Father.
Dave’s focus today is the Prayer template that Jesus gave the disciples when they asked Him to teach them how to pray. Dave provides scaffolding around the prayer to aid greater understanding to the purpose of the prayer. His scaffold points are - Prayer is Presence; Prayer is Private; Prayer is Participatory; and Prayer is Partnership’ Dave also gives us three keys that make this prayer a Disciples prayer - It is about establishing a position; it is a declaration of surrender; and A confession of dependence.
Jayne considers why we should pursue God and press into all that He has for us. Why we should want to overcome inactivity and war against the thigs that impede us. Jayne takes a detailed look at the whole armour of God.
Jayne looks at our inheritance being both individual and also corporate. How God wants us to come into everything He has for us in his plan.
This morning's focus is on Love in Action. We can't show the Love of God to others until we have encountered that love ourselves. God's Love is.... Unconditional Selfless Power This kind of Love does not reveal a feeling it reveals a Person - God in Jesus Christ.
Dave's Message takes 2 Corinthians 11:1-4 as the text. Looks at the disciples journey of purity, being one which brings freedom and release from the chains that bind us. it is a journey of Pursuing … God alone - Upwards, the Holy Spirit - Inwards, and the Gospel - Outwards.
Various speakers from different groups within our Church Body, reaching out into communities both here and overseas.
Jesus told us that we would have troubles in this life, but not to worry as he had overcome the world. Jayne shares some of her recent journey, as well as some of the trials that David had in his life. The troubles have not been removed from her life, nor were they removed from David’s life, but rather gave opportunity to be conquerors in life situations. No matter what our response is He will always be with us at every turn.
The Grace of God is more than unmerited favour. It is also the power to thrive.
We heard last week that the grace which saved us works an astonishing transformation in us - it makes us to be like Jesus, in this world and forever (1 John 4:17). All condemnation is gone for those in Christ Jesus.
But the Christians dependence on God’s Grace does not end there. It is not just the power to be. It is the power to do. All followers of Jesus are called to bear fruit, eternal fruit. It’s not optional. We all carry destiny. But as Jesus told us that without Him, we can do nothing, we need His grace to fulfil that destiny.
As we return from holidays, refreshed and ready to go, it is a perfect time to remind ourselves that We are Living Grace!
The more you contemplate the Grace of our God, the more astounded you become. It’s His Grace which enables us to Be - to put us in a position we absolutely do not deserve to be in. A position we have not and cannot ever earn. It is a free gift to us, won through Jesus’ shed blood at Calvary. It is amazing!
Dave's text for his message this morning is Rom 1:16, the focus of his message is the Gospel, the power of God unto Salvation. It is our stock in trade,what we handle every day. We are to increasingly encounter the Love of God, and then demonstrate this love to everyone around us. This Gospel is our adventure..