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In Mark 2 we hear about the paralytic brought to Jesus. He and his friends are looking for healing but Jesus tells him his sins are forgiven. Do you believe that sin is at the heart of all our ills?
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(0 ratings) You wouldn't expect a healthy family discussion to sound like a quiet afternoon at the library. Well neither does Richard's New Year Address to the Home Church family. Richard teaches what it means to be a church using the illustration of a hand (see the About page on the church website). Unfortunately we've lost the last few minutes but its still well worth listening to.
Standard Podcasts [19:54m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (9)(0 ratings) Preaching from Deuteronomy 11, Steven Scholes talked about church growth, relating his own experience as pastor of a church in Cleveleys. At the beginning of a New Year how are we to approach this subject? Steven suggested that we need commitment and passion but with a dose of realism.
Standard Podcasts [34:47m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (13)(0 ratings) In the Christmas spirit Richard begins with the dark place of regret - that which we cannot change yet it can haunt us and impede our progress. But its in the context of a passage from Isaiah foretelling the birth of Jesus, "Those who walked in darkness have seen a great light". The Advent of Jesus is the light that can shine in our darkness bringing forgiveness (to give [our past] up completely) and hope. In the darkness of our souls the Bethlehem light shines so brightly.
Standard Podcasts [38:08m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (15)(0 ratings) Its Christmas and we are focused on the baby Jesus. But in the 'Away in a Manger' Jesus we can lose sight of his majesty, glory and power. Today, from the book of Isaiah, Richard shows us the no nonsense, life changing Jesus in whom Christmas brings hope and a promise that's not just for Christmas.
Standard Podcasts [36:15m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (7)(0 ratings) Gideon has met with God but now he must do what God raised him up for. Rather than charge ahead presumptuously he checks his bearings. He's not doubting, just making sure. Then, knowing Gideon's fear, God reassures him of success. Does God have a problem with double checking? Or just double mindedness.
Standard Podcasts [39:56m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (8)(0 ratings) Richard speaks on the principle of momentum. Once you get something started the secret is to keep going. That may not be too difficult when you have a juggernaut but its different when you're riding a bike uphill.
Standard Podcasts [41:10m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (10)(0 ratings) Continuing the theme of hearing God we venture into Judges and the rise of Gideon. The least of his tribe, the least of the tribes, he recognizes the voice of God. Maybe he's over cautious but, in the circumstances, why shouldn't he be.
Standard Podcasts [49:44m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (9)(0 ratings) Our foundations series continues with listening to God. They say there are none so blind as those who don't want to see. In the story of Balaam it took an ass to point out what was standing right in front of him. Sound familiar?
Standard Podcasts [39:19m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (14)(0 ratings) Richard continues the Foundations for Life series with some very simple questions requiring some very simple answers. We have covered how we hear God but when we do hear him how will we respond? When you call a spade a spade there's no danger in mistaking it for a fork.
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