Episodes
Monday Jan 27, 2020
Unusual Kindness
Monday Jan 27, 2020
Monday Jan 27, 2020
As part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Matt Butler from Salvation Army shared with us on the theme of 'Unusual Kindness', rooted in Paul's experiences in Acts 27 & 28. The transforming power of kindness is easy to underestimate: Matt challenged us to adopt a humble, servant-hearted posture to truly see that power at work in our community.
Monday Jan 20, 2020
Godwords: Righteousness pt.3 - A World in Four Spaces
Monday Jan 20, 2020
Monday Jan 20, 2020
Jamie looks at the sweeping narrative of the human condition that is revealed through the Hebrew Scriptures and how this speaks to all of our lives. This story reveals the righteousness that we hunger and thirst for: 'Right relationship with the One who makes things right.'
Monday Jan 13, 2020
Godwords: Righteousness pt2
Monday Jan 13, 2020
Monday Jan 13, 2020
In the second part of our exploration of the biblical idea of Righteousness, Jamie looks to unpack the definition we offered last week: "Righteousness is right relationship with the One who makes things right." Focus scripture: Micah 6:3-8
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Godwords: Righteousness pt.1
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Jamie kicks off a new decade with some thoughts about the vision and direction of the church, and also returns to our Godwords series, starting to look at Righteousness.
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
New Year's Resolution: Failure is Good!
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
It's the time of year for setting goals, but we know that often we fall short! Chris looks at what 'failure' actually means and how God can use even these things to accomplish something good.
Monday Jan 06, 2020
Because You're Worth It
Monday Jan 06, 2020
Monday Jan 06, 2020
Society tells us that if we are not this, that, or the other then we’re not worth it. Sadly, even the church has at times played a part in us devaluing ourselves as individuals. However, Nick uses stories, the beginning of creation, and the incarnation as awesome reminders that God thinks we are worth it!
Monday Dec 16, 2019
The Blame Game
Monday Dec 16, 2019
Monday Dec 16, 2019
Blame is a toxic symptom of the way in which human relationships are broken. Derek explores this trait from the beginnings of Scripture and reveals how, in Jesus, we find hope for a way out of 'The Blame Game'.
Monday Dec 09, 2019
Hopes & Prayers: 'In'
Monday Dec 09, 2019
Monday Dec 09, 2019
Jo explores the wonderful truths contained in one little preposition: 'In'. Again and again Scripture affirms that we are 'in' Christ and Christ is 'in' us; But what does this mean for our lives and how do we express it?
Monday Nov 25, 2019
The Flip Flops of The Gospel of Peace
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Nick celebrates 10 years of Arun Angels, who provide pastoral support and practical care on the night-time streets of our town. He explores how Paul's illustration of 'the armour of God' points us towards a way of 'good news' life and action that can make a remarkable difference to our world.
Monday Nov 18, 2019
Holy, Part 2: Whole Hearted
Monday Nov 18, 2019
Monday Nov 18, 2019
What is it to live a 'Holy' life, or to 'be Holy'? In the second part of this brief exploration, Jamie looks at the New Testament communities that were described as 'Saints' despite their failings. Beyond the Pharisee's narrow definition of moral perfection, Holiness is rather a call to distinctive, purposeful and focussed kingdom living.