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| Previous PodcastsHere you can find messages given in the last 12 months in MP3 format for download to your iPod or other MP3 player, or for listening direct from the site. To listen to a message, just click on it; to download a message, right click on it and select 'save as' or 'save target as', depending on your browser If you open the Bible search page on this site in either a new window or a new tab (right click the Bible search page button and select either 'open in new window' or 'open in new tab' depending on which browser you are using), you can look up Bible references whilst listening to any message. The Bible reveals that righteousness is imputed; it teaches it. But we need to ask: what does imputed righteousness actually mean? Imputed righteousness - Peter Noon Christians through the ages have been fascinated by Biblical prophecy. To date, no one's got it right. Is God playing games or does He have an altogether different reason for prophecy? Why prophecy? - John Stettaford Here is an introduction to that often strange and perplexing book at the very end of the Bible, the Book of Revelation. Introduction to the Book of Revelation - John Stettaford To do the tasks Christ left us to do, we need divine help. For that, God gave us the Holy Spirit who imparts important qualities and blessings. Leadership of the Holy Spirit - Mike Barlow Christians are in a process of transformation. The world is heedless of this, but we must be aware that the transformation will never be complete in this life. Transformation versus conformation - Tony Goudie The Bible is very encouraging - when we actually read it! There are so many practical instructions recorded in Old Testament examples for the modern Christian. Strength perfected in weakness - John Stettaford We meet Jesus in winter preoccupied by a message of great importance to the Christian of today concerning our future God's business - God and sons - John Stettaford God as community - John Stettaford Understanding God to be a communion should make a difference in our Christian lives. Unfortunately, this has not been the case for all members. The communion of God - John Stettaford Jesus finished everything necessary for our salvation Jesus' finished work - John Stettaford Did Christ come to make us comfortable or uncomfortable? The answer is - both! Are you comfortable? - Francis Bergin Bible study 1 John 4 part 1 - John Stettaford Bible study 1 John 4 part 2 - John Stettaford I always tell people that I'm a serious Christian, one who matches what I say with what I do. And specifically today, to focus on prayer. Have you ever been helped by a total stranger? What we, as Christians, see around us is not reality. It is, however, what we perceive as reality and that mistake causes us problems. Perception vs Reality - John Stettaford Worship by Christians is not for God's benefit, but for ours. God sets out to separate us to Himself. The symbolism may be likened to being brought to birth. Any examination of this world finds infinite diversity and contrast. It no less in the spiritual realm. Note the contrasts between Christ and Satan. A day of contrast and diversity - Peter Noon Romans 12:1 says "therefore" - and that simple link unlocks all the Good News of the Gospel and the reason why it is so important that we be willing to share it with those who don't know. "Therefore" - the Good News of the Gospel - David Stirk Bible study 1 John 2 part 1 - John Stettaford Bible study 1 John 2 part 2 - John Stettaford Perhaps the two turning points of history are Christ's first coming and His second coming. Unfortunately, most Christians concentrate on how and when Christ will return - not on what it means. The nexus of our history - John Stettaford Disappointment and reversals in life are faith sapping. We need techniques to minimise - even reverse - the adverse effects on the Christian such everyday occurrences can have. Dealing with disappointment - John Stettaford Much of what we do in life becomes habit. But the Christian must not allow the Christian way of life to be done out of habit. Examining our Christian routines - John Stettaford We need to consider the prejudice which can and does exist in the Church - even without our realising it. Dealing with our prejudices - Peter Noon We are often charged with being Laodicean - yet those who charge us, it seems to me, more accurately fulfil the criteria. Are we the Laodicean? - John Stettaford Christianity is unique in that it is a religion of faith. The goal of each Christian is to grow in the faith, living and walking each day closer to God. Walking more and more by faith - John Stettaford David is viewed with affinity by most Christians and with good reason. In fact, there is much to learn from David's life for us ordinary folk. David - a man after our own hearts - John Stettaford Learning the lessons of the parable of the sower. Lessons learned from the parable of the sower - Tim Sole Learning lessons from the life of King David. Learning lessons from the Old Testament - Peter Noon As a fellowship we have always claimed to stick closely to the revelation given to us. Nothing has changed. All the changes have come upon us in exactly the same way. What's still unique about the WCG? - John Stettaford Who are you - or rather who does God consider you to be? When we examine that, it blows the mind! Why do you come to services? Whatever the reasons over the years, in recent time there has been a change - an important change Why did you come here today? - John Stettaford Micah's message is very much up to date, very relevant to Christians living today. Christians need to keep studying their Bibles because God is in charge of how it impacts on us and changes his illumination as he sees fit. His revelation to us is progressive. Why still study the Bible? - John Stettaford Christianity is under attack in out society. So, do you have what it takes to survive? If you think not, God shows you that, in fact, you do! Have you got what it takes? - Gavin Henderson Bible Study of 1 John 2:2 - 3:1 part 1 - John Stettaford Bible Study of 1 John 2:2 - 3:1 part 2 - John Stettaford What connection is there between the Old Testament Pentecost at Sinai with the New Testament Pentecost of 31AD? More than we might think as, for us, there is a very significant connection. The two Pentecosts - John Stettaford Knowledge is given to the new Christian leading up to conversion. But going further, knowledge given to the mature Christian upon which he failed to act becomes corrosive and will destroy us. We know enough - John Stettaford Bible Study 1 John 1:1-2:1 part 1 - John Stettaford Bible Study 1 John 1:1-2:1 part 2 - John Stettaford God's three stages to salvation: (1) God dwelt amongst his people (2) The Church age, where God dwells in His people (3) our redemption (where God will dwell with his people) as the sons of God God's three stages to salvation - Len Maylin The devil is not to be discounted or dismissed - he is our implacable enemy. But God is more powerful and has defeated him - and in the end we him! Concerning Satan the devil - Francis Bergin Sometimes we find it difficult to believe that we can walk in Jesus' steps - putting on the mind of Christ. Set sights a little lower and walk in Peter and John's steps. Peter and John - John Stettaford With the media revelations concerning our MPs and leaders, it's all too easy to revile them. But that's not what the Bible instructs us to do...... Concerning our leaders - John Stettaford
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