Neighbourhood Church Teaching Podcast: Recent Episodes
Neighbourhood Church, Beckenham
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Simon kciks off our new teaching series looking at the book of James and seeing how God is at work in the trials we face.
Simon leads an all-age look at James 3 and the power of our words and the spiritual health of our hearts.
Dan continues our look at Psalm 23, looking at how God leads us along the right paths and through the darkest valleys of life.
Dan starts our summer teaching series where we will be looking at Psalm 23 and it's central theme of God with us.
In our all-age gathering Dan considers the Greek word for justice/righteousness and also the parable of the two sons.
Justice video/audio from Bible Project
For a second week we welcome Zac to challenge and encourage us on how to actually "do justice". Also included is a short question and response time.
Karen shares a short insight into how the climate emergency is connected with justice. Sharing a first hand experience in Nepal, and a short video from Zimbabwe. This was then followed by Andrew interviewing Paul about his newly released short book/essay 'Jesus Died to Save the Planet' .
Dan continues our series on Justice looking at the benefits of being overwhelmed in the face of injustice, whilst still holding on to the hope we have in a God who is able!
Guest speaker Jonny Goodyear from International Justice Mission (IJM) joins us to teach into our theme of Justice and share about the incredible work of IJM around the world.
This week we are joined by Ian Hamlin, a local Baptist minister who weaves together Bible teaching a testimony to help us continue exploring Jusitce.
Today we start a new series looking at Justice. And Dan begin with a look at the nature of God.
In our second look at being rooted in the world Calum looks at how we can answer questions people may ask.
Hannah looks at the way as believers we are called to be rooted in the world and on mission. Looking at John 4 and seeing how different groups respond to Jesus.
Please note: this is a re-recording as the original Sunday morning service had technical issues
In the final part of our series-within-a-series Simon looks once again at what it means to be Rooted in Creation.
Dan continues our look at caring for creation, covering 3 Biblical themes of the People and the Land, the Blessing and the Curse, the Promise and the Healing.
Simon continues. our look at being Rooted in Creation. Opening up Psalm 8 and Genesis 1 in a powerful way that leaves us reflecting on our role in caring for creation.
As we dive back into our Rooted theme, Paul begins our look at being Rooted in Creation, and what concenr for our planet looks like as we live out the good news of Jesus.
As we celebrate Easter Sunday, along with baptisms, Simon looks at the greatest EMPTY event in history.
Lesley continues our Rooted series and looks at Jesus' parable of the Sower and how 'weeds' can affect our spiritual growth.
Continuing the theme of what it means to 'bear fruit', Tessa takes a look at the fruit of the Spirit from Paul's writing in Galatians 5.
Dan begins a two-part look at 'Bearing Fruit' starting in Colossains 3:1-10 where the Apostle Paul encourages followers of Jesus to "put off" and "rid yourselves" of the old ways of living.
This week Lesley continues to teach into our Rooted theme... and shows how as we are rooted... we are free!
In part 6 of our Rooted teaching series Dan takes a look at what it means to be rooted in prayer.
As we continue our Rooted series we turn to practices that have help followers of Jesus throughout the ages, and how they enable us to experience a deeper relationship with God in our ordinary, everyday lives.
As we grow as believers we are rooted and built up in Christ, another way to say this is our need to 'abide in the vine'. Dan introduces the idea of a Rule of Life.
What first comes to mind when you here the word 'Obedience'. Simon walks us through Romans 6 and what it means to walk in obedience!
Simon introduces our new series and, in some ways, our theme for 2024. How can we grow as disciples, aka followers of Jesus... Colossians provides a great insight and picture for this... Being rooted, built up and bearing fruit in Christ.
As we reach the end of 2023 Simon encourages us to take a look back at what God has done this year and to also look ahead into 2024.
Part 3 of our Advent series see us look at Luke chapter 1 & 2 to see some of the incredible details surrounding Jesus' birth - including a key theme of the King and His kingdom.
In the final part of our Advent series Calum takes a powerful look at the Magi and King Herod in the Christmas story. Using the lens of his own testimony in coming to faith in Jesus, we see how their different responses can be present in the lives of many today.
Note: the opening of this talk was missed due to a technical issue
In part 2 of our Advent series Hannah looks at the announcements to Zechariah and Mary.
Simon dives into the surprisingly interesting genealogy of Jesus in the first part of our advent series — Journey to the Manger
In the final part of our 'This Is Us' values series, Simon uses Genesis 2 to take a look at a topic that, if we are honest, we would probably rather avoid... Shame.
As we celebrate baptisms together as a church family Simon reminds us of the 'Good News' of Jesus, and the need for a response.
As we continue our This Is Us series Dan looks at the heart of Jesus as revealed in Matthew 11.
Dan unpacks Ephesians 2 building towards a biblical view ofGod's great plan of Peace/Shalom - and how as a community we are called to love one another towards this goal.
This Is Us - Series 2 — Simon starts a new series looking at our values once again, but from a different angle - these 5 values make up what we long to embody as a church and in this week's teaching Simon - with the help of a few others, looks at what faith on our frontlines might look like!
Simon walks through some of the key passages around baptism. Taking this practice back to what we see in the Gospels and the New Testament.
Simon takes a look at the life of Tabitha in the book of Acts and draws out a few principles for caring for those in need.
This week Simon and Dan look at two of the Pslams (46 & 121) and show how they invite us to different actions in prayer.
Simon takes a look at a how the Christian faith is marked by invitations... and these simple invitations, Come, Look, See, Follow... have the power to change lives.
Part 6 - In the final part of our Travelling Light series Dan looks at our Hebrews 12 passages and unpacks 'the sin that so easily entangles' .
Part 5 - Lesley looks at how holding on to disappointment can weigh us down in our journey of faith.
Part 4 - Dan looks at two ways that religious performance can be a burden or a threat to our everyday faith.
Part 3 - Lesley looks at what happens when we let bitterness linger, and how we can address this in our lives.
Part 2 - Dan takes a look at the ways we view stuff (and money) in our day and age, and compares this with some of Jesus teaching on the same topic.
1 - Simon introduces our teaching theme for the summer... A look at how in our journey of faith we are called to '...throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.' (Hebrews 12:1)
Parables #4 - Dan has a look at Luke 15, where Jesus tells his audience of 'tax collectors and sinners' the parables of the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Lost Son(s).
Parables #2 - What is it worth? Everything? - Simon looks at these 2 small parables that carry a weighty message.
When uncomfortable questions are asked, how do we respond? Dan opens up our new series on the Parables by looking at a parable about parables.
As we continue in the book of Jonah, Dan unpacks the message of judgement that Jonah gives to the people of Nineveh in chapter 3.
We continue our look at Jonah, with Dan looking at chapter 2 and the prayer Jonah says whilst in the belly of the great fish.
Simon continues our series looking at the book of Jonah - this week we see Jonah's descent into a spiritual slumber.
At an all-age gathering Simon draws on the recent Coronation to help us see what kind of King Jesus is!
This week Simon takes a look at Jesus's example of how to pray, as well as how we might respond to be prayed for.
Neighbourhood Shorts is back... Two shorter talks from members of our church family, and in this one Calum looks at how God speaks through science.
Neighbourhood Shorts is back... Two shorter talks from members of our church family, and in this one Bethan looks at how God speaks to her through her art.
God Speaks #12 - As we enter Holy Week, instead of the usual Palm Sunday message, Dan takes a look at Silent Saturday... an often overlooked part of Easter, but something many of us have encountered on our walks of faith.
God Speaks #11 - Andrew looks at God speaking in a whisper. Touching on Biblical truths as well as his experience in Spiritual Direction.
God Speaks #10 - Dan looks at the creative nature of God, the arts, and how God can use works of art to create spaces for His presence to meet with us.
God Speaks #9 - This week Simon looks Ephesians 4 and draws out how God has equipped the church, and how he then uses us all to speak His truth into the lives of others.
God Speaks #8 - Lesley completes our 3-part look at how God speaks through His Word - giving us a framework, practical ideas, and the lens of Jesus to help us hear God through the pages of Scripture.
God Speaks #7 - Simon continues our look at how God speaks through His Word and a posture that is fundamental to hearing Him speak.
God Speaks #5 - In this second part of how God speaks through the person of the Holy Spirit, Simon look at 1 Corinthians 14 and the gift of prophecy.
God Speaks #4 - In the first of two parts, Simon lays some of the foundations of how God speaks through the Holy Spirit.
God Speaks #3 - Lesley looks at some of the powerful ways that God speaks to us through the beauty of creation.
Simon starts our new teaching series, God Speaks. Looking at Scripture and the testimony of the church Simon shows how God is a God who speaks... since the dawn of creation all the way up to the present day!
Dan looks at the theme of God's glory in Scripture and how in this new year we can 'Seek His Kingdom'.
Simon shares an all-age message on Christmas morning to help us reflect on the GOOOOOD news of Jesus.
Tessa continues to look at our advent passage in Isaiah 9 and contemplates all the war imagery and how that links to Christmas.
This year for advent we are taking a deeper look at the words of Isaiah 9 and Dan begins in verse 1 & 2 where 'A light has dawned'.
Lesley rounds off our series on resilience with a look at how God can use difficulties in life to grow our faith and resilience.
Simon continues our series on resilience, and we are once again looking at the apostle Paul's words from 2 Corinthians 4 & 5. And there are three words that will guide us through... Resurrection, Groan, and Spirit.
Part 2 of our 'Resilient - keeping going through adversity' teaching series. Simon looks at Paul's words from 2 Corinthians 4 to see how God has placed his treasure in jars of clay.
Dan starts a new series called Resilient - keeping going through adversity. A look at the life of the Apostle Paul and the adversity he faced. How did he keep going through all the dangers, toils and snares? And what can we learn for today?
At an all-age gathering Simon introduces our 3 invitations to Connect, Grow and Get Involved!
Using the book of Philemon, Simon looks at the third value of Neighbourhood Church which is 'Everyday Faith'.
Dan continues our 'This Is Us' series, looking at our second value of People Matter. What that looks like in the life of a church - and what that looks like in the ministry of Jesus.
How can we be a church that is marked by our love for one another and those we encounter?
Simon begins our This Is Us series - a look at the values of Neighbourhood Church - with our first value 'Loving Community'. Teaching on Jesus command to love one another and also Paul's famous verses from 1 Corinthians 13.
As part of a "church meeting" the leadership team take a look at our vision and values for this coming season at Neighbourhood.
This week we conclude our series on the life of Peter, with Dan taking a look at his later life and the writings of 1 & 2 Peter.
As Neighbourhood Church celebrates it's 15th birthday, Simon & Lesley share some of how and why Neighbourhood began!
A key moment in the life of Peter is when he encounters the risen Jesus by the sea of Galilee. This week Simon explores this encounter and what it can mean for us today.
Dan continues our series on Ordinary People, as we look at another episode in Peter's life.
STOP. LOOK. LISTEN. LIVE!
Dan continues our series on Ordinary People and considers what Peter might have noticed in his ordinary, in-between, moments with Jesus.
Simon continues our series looking at being Ordinary People. This time he considers the call to Surrender, as seen in Peter's life.
Simon begins our new series looking at the life of Peter to help us discover how Jesus calls ordinary people to follow Him.
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This week we have our first ever 'Neighbourhood Shorts' - two short talks from members of our church family. Both reflecting on the Devoted teaching series that we have just finished.
Dan concludes our Devoted series with a look at how the early church continued to share the good news of Jesus, even in the face of immense pressure and persecution.
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In the penultimate part of our Devoted series Simon teaches on what praise is and how the early church were marked by praise.
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Lesley continues of Devoted series with a look at how, throughout Scripture, God's people are to be marked by generousity.
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As we celebrate the Platinum Jubilee Simon teaches about the one the Queen puts her faith in, Jesus, and the nature of Him as the servant King.
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Dan continues our 'Devoted' series and speaks about what it is to be a Spirit-filled people.
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Simon looks at the way the early church was devoted to the breaking of bread.
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What does it look like to be devoted to prayer? Lesley continues our DEVOTED series and unpacks the passage in a practical and down-to-earth way.
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Dan continues our DEVOTED series and looks at what it means to be devoted to fellowship and why the Holy Spirit works that desire into our hearts.
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Simon looks at how the Holy Spirit gave the early Christian's a desire for and devotion to the Apostle's teaching. And what that might look like today, in our heart posture and practice.
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Today we are starting a new series called DEVOTED and Simon starts to unpack our key verse of Acts 2:42-47.
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The final part of our series on Matthew's gospel as he records the resurrection of Jesus in chapter 28. And, fittingly, it's Easter Sunday and Simon teaches our all-age celebration 3 things we can see in Matthew's account.
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In our Matthew series, Lesley speaks about the 'silent Saturday'. The often-overlooked day between Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday. As Jesus lies dead in the tomb and the guard is posted outside, what did the disciples feel? Was everything lost? And how do we walk through our own Silent Saturday experiences?
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As we reach the final climax of Matthew's gospel, Simon teaches about Jesus's crucifixion... what it meant then, and what it means for us today.
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In our all-age gathering, Simon looks at what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.
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Dan walks us through the trials of Jesus as part draw closer to the climax of the Gospel of Matthew.
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Lesley looks at Jesus praying in the garden of Gethsemane on the night that He was betrayed. Part of our series on The Gospel of Matthew.
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Simon continues our series on The Gospel of Matthew, and picks up where Jesus and the disciples share in the Passover meal at 'the Last Supper' - with a interesting look at the betrayal of Judas.
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Dan, continuing our series on The Gospel of Matthew, teaches from Matthew 26 where Mary of Bethany anoints Jesus with expensive perfume.
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Simon continues our Matthew teaching series, this week speaking on the parable of the 10 bridesmaids and the parable of the talents - and how our lives are to be lived as ready for the Lord's return.
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Simon continues our teaching series, looking at the gospel of Matthew.
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