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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. Many scriptures, when we consider them, leave us unsure as to their meaning. Analysis reveals great depth. Our day of salvation - John Stettaford Given on the 24th of July, 2010 Abraham's time seems to be similar to the Wild West of the late 1800s. Yet he actively decided to avoid strife and we should do the same. Avoiding strife - Brian Le Corre Given on the 17th July, 2010 It seems to be a tall order, to be blameless, bit that's what we are called to be. Fortunately, it's not up to us. How to be blameless - Peter Noon Given on the 17th July, 2010 God planned you down to the smallest detail. And for a reason: to love us. God planned you - Clinton Phillips Given on the 10th of July, 2010 Why did Christ have to die? The answer is that was the best way, but let's examine 3 reasons why this is so. Why did Christ have to die? - Len Maylin Given on the 10th of July, 2010 'God with us,' Emmanuel, is a concept that we can understand theoretically. But it should be more than that in our Christian lives. God with us! - John Stettaford Given on the 3rd of July, 2010 Dwelling in us are two different natures - human and Christ's. We struggle because it's an unequal partnership - a perfect Christ and an imperfect me What does it mean "to live in Christ?" - John Stettaford Given on the 19th of June, 2010 God has a special purpose for you. We need to concentrate on finding out what that is for each of us. It's not about you! - Clinton Phillips Given on the 12th of June, 2010 The professionals tell us that there are 5 stages in coping with grief. Not so for the Christian. For us there are 7 stages, forming a perfect circle The grief cycle - John Stettaford Given on the 12th of June, 2010 A study of Chapter 9 of the Book of Revelation Bible study Revelation 9 (part 1) - John Stettaford Bible study Revelation 9 (part 2) - John Stettaford Satan uses circumstances against Christians - a wedge which, over time, he seeks to destroy us with. God gives us the tools to obliterate our doubts. The wedge of doubt - Mike Barlow Should women preach in Church? An overview of scripture from the Old and New Testaments. Women preaching in Church - Neville Hutchinson Although all churches keep this day, there remains much that is unknown and in dispute. Pentecost 2010 - John Stettaford With technology change generally involves advance. But what about changes in religion? Well, we can't move on as Christians until we embrace change. We all have a relationship with God, but how has that changed? Our relationship with God - John Stettaford Given on the 12th of June, 2010 There is much to learn from that final ascension of Jesus Christ. The meaning for us of Ascension Day - John Stettaford For Christians, the most important events are Christ's sacrifice and resurrection. But actually, there is something more important. Christ is accepted! - John Stettaford We Christians are called to be overcomers. But how to overcome? And what to overcome? It's not straightforward. How to be an overcomer - John Stettaford Lessons in other Christian lives from the parable of the talents The Church has talent - Clinton Philips We are not to compare ourselves between one another - even fellow Christians - but rather Godly humility is a quality we need to inculcate into our Christian DNA Christ's passion, crucifixion, death and resurrection are foolishness to the scientific factions of our society. Many of the worldly wise will, one day, realise that what they have relied on is foolishness. Christ - the power and the wisdom of God - Peter Noon There's more to "He is risen" than talking about Christ's resurrection. It has profound implications for every Christian, although we all too often overlook it. He is risen! - John Stettaford At the time of a general election, what should a Christian do? On the general election - John Stettaford Christians face a common problem, though it can be manifested in different ways. Our annual ceremonies can become an end in themselves instead of pointing us to year long action Our two fold trap - John Stettaford Failure to be lowly and humble in mind can lead the Christian into unlooked for errors. Conversely, being humble helps us to relate and identify with other sinners. The mystery we are examining today is that Jesus is our living unleavened bread. Now, how do we get to that....... Jesus is our unleavened bread - John Stettaford Bible study of Revelation 2 18-3 (part 1) - John Stettaford Bible study of Revelation 2 18-3 (part 2) - John Stettaford There's more to the story recorded by John of Jesus washing the disciples' feet........... Insight into foot washing - David Silcox The instruction "to examine ourselves" is usually taken to refer to to our actions. But that's not true - it refers to the examination of our faith, as Jesus explains to Nicodemus. Examine yourself - John Stettaford Forgiveness is a choice we have to make. But forgiveness is the beginning of all relationships. Forgive or re-live - Clinton Phillips Meeting Jesus, if we let it happen, changes everything. We lose, but Jesus becomes the victor in our lives. For Him to be the victor we have to surrender to Jesus Christ - embrace your Waterloo. Meet your Waterloo - James Henderson Harry Taylor looks at the parallels between Christianity and Islam Parallels in Islam - Harry Taylor Aspects concerning the individualism of the Holy Spirit within the Trinity Aspects of the Holy Spirit - Neville Hutchinson Life comes with trials and troubles. Christians, however, are special. God gives us insider information to see us through, so as to encourage both ourselves and others. Insight into trials - Len Maylin Jonah's life records important lessons for Christians today Lessons from the life of Jonah - John Stettaford There is a growing opposition in Britain to the Christian way of life and principles. This does not bode well for us Christians. Prepare for a new decade - John Stettaford Bible study of Revelation 2, 1-17 part 1 - John Stettaford Bible study of Revelation 2, 1-17 part 2 - John Stettaford 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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