Prayer that changes things – Pt 2

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Prayer that changes things - Pt 2

00:00 / 39:49

As we continue our sermon series on the subject of ‘Prayer that Changes Things’, Jamie looks at three hurdles that need to be overcome if we are to fully see the powerful effects of prayer realised in our lives. Firstly, we are called to Intimacy with God; do we know Him and does He know us? Do we see God as far off and unapproachable? Or, are we living our lives in constant communion/communication with Him, speaking and listening to Him as we would a friend? Secondly, Lifestyle, are our lives aligned with God’s plan and design? Or, are we asking God to bless our plans and meet our desires while living our lives as we see fit? Finally, Perseverance, are we persevering in prayer and not giving up? Are we willing to pay the price to see God’s kingdom come, or are we seeking God’s quick fix at no cost to ourselves?

Prayer that changes things

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Prayer that changes things

00:00 / 46:31

Following on from his talk on the importance of having and living out God’s vision for our lives, Jamie looks at the vital subject of prayer and how there are layers and depths of prayer that we rarely, if ever, tap into. In John 14 Jesus makes the amazing promise, that whoever believes in Him may ask for anything in His name and He will do it. Jamie looks at five key shifts that need to take place in each of us, if we are to see that promise lived as a reality. 1. The transformation of our minds. 2. Engaging in fellowship with God and longing for His world more than this one. 3. Being silent and trusting in God to act. 4. be willing to be the answers to our own prayers. 5. Allow God to reveal His promises for us and praying those into existence, rather than picking the promises we like the most and claiming what God has not specifically promised to us.

The Importance of Vision

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The Importance of Vision

00:00 / 36:18

As we start into the Year 2025, Jamie looks at the ‘Importance of Vision’. It is said ‘Everyone ends up somewhere, but few people end up somewhere on purpose!’. Do we know where we are going? Do we have a vision for our lives? If we do have a vision does it align with God’s vision for us? In this talk Jamie identifies four key steps in finding God’s vision for our lives and then seeing that vision become a reality. 1. The Spirit’s Prompting, where we gain a sense of God’s call to do something. 2. Certain Uncertainty, when we first sense the call it is certain we won’t know what is required. What we need to do is take a step forward and as we do so God will reveal more of His plan. 3. Predictable Resistance, everyone who seeks to follow God and pursue God’s vision will experience opposition. It is a sign that you are moving in the right direction; don’t be discouraged, keep pressing on. Finally 4. Uncommon Clarity, this is the stage where you realise that you wouldn’t rather be doing anything else.

Fruit of the Spirit – Kindness

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Fruit of the Spirit - Kindness

00:00 / 46:28

In this talk, Anthony discusses the Fruit of the Spirit ‘Kindness’. Kindness is demonstrated by how we relate to others. Kindness is a character of God – God displays His loving kindness to His people in both the Old and new Testaments. The Psalms speak of God’s loving kindness to His people. God’s ultimate act of loving kindness was to send His son to die on the cross, so that those who didn’t deserve His love could be set free from the slavery of Sin. Kindness is the practical outworking of the fruit of the spirit of love and is shown in how we relate to those we can expect or require no reward or acknowledgement.

Fruit of the Spirit – Forbearance

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Fruit of the Spirit - Forbearance

00:00 / 39:11

In this talk, Jamie discusses the Fruit of the Spirit ‘Forbearance’. Sometimes translated as Patience or Long Suffering, Forbearance is the supernatural ability to not give up, to persevere, to keep on praying, looking to God and trusting Him. Like any loving father, God loves us too much to give us everything we ask for when we ask for it. God wants us to pray big prayers that rely on Him to answer and He wants us to be persistent in prayer. Persistent prayer helps us focus on God and not ourselves, it helps us clarify or requests, prepares us for the answer and strengthen our faith. How big are your prayers, and what do they say about how big you think God is?

Fruit of the Spirit – Peace

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Fruit of the Spirit - Peace

00:00 / 38:43

In this talk, Jamie discusses the Fruit of the Spirit ‘Peace’. The world, the culture we live in, is facing an epidemic of anxiety. Yet almost all the things we worry about will never ever happen and even the things that do won’t be as bad as our imagination tells us they will be. Paul tells us in Philippians 4:6 to have no anxiety about anything. The supernatural fruit of Peace, and the absence of anxiety, flows from place of thankfulness and prayer; putting our trust in the God of Peace who gives us His Peace, so that we might bring peace to the world around us.

Fruit of the Spirit – Joy

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Fruit of the Spirit - Joy

00:00 / 38:30

In this talk, Jamie discusses the Fruit of the Spirit ‘Joy’. What is the fruit of Joy? Is it just a happy feeling? No, the fruit of the spirit Joy, does not rely upon us feeling happy or having had some good news or success. The fruit of Joy is a supernatural ability to rejoice despite our circumstances. Joy comes as we realise and know deeply that God is good all the time and all His plans are good. Joy is the antidote to sorrow and sadness and enables us to have a right perspective on God’s plans for our lives.

Love – Part 2

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Love - Part 2

00:00 / 33:24

In this talk, Jamie builds on the first talk in our mini-series on the Fruit of the Spirit and dives deeper into the subject of Love. The word ‘Love’, has so many different meanings in the English language and culture. The ‘Love’ that Jesus and Paul talk about is not a feeling, it is not uncontrollable, nor is it something we fall into. God is ‘Love’; we can only truly love because God first loved us. We are called to Love God with all our heart, soul and mind and then to love our neighbours as ourselves. In other words, to Love God, Love People. As we draw closer to God we will not only love Him more seeing that He loves us, but also love others, even those who are difficult to love.

All Age Service – Harvest

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All Age Service - Harvest

00:00 / 15:52

For our special All Age Harvest Service, Teeny and Jemma bring us a message about Thanksgiving based on the story of the feeding of the five thousand in Matthew 14. Teeny and Jemma examine Jesus’ attitude to need to feed so many people, and share lessons for us all. Rather than focus on the lack, Jesus thanked (praised and blessed) God before the miracle happened, trusting that the Father would provide. Secondly, an attitude of gratitude is not only something the bible has been telling us to have. It is actually good for us; being thankful reduces stress and anxiety, and it releases God’s kingdom activity. As we do these two things, God will meet our needs. Just has he provided all the food the five thousand needed, with plenty left over; so He will meet our needs, provide the things we need to flourish and grow.

The Fruit of the Spirit – Love

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The Fruit of the Spirit - Love

00:00 / 52:42

As part of our series on The Holy Spirit we are starting a mini-series on ‘The Fruit of the Spirit’ and this week Anthony Hilder introduces the subject and looks at the first of the fruit ‘Love’. We find reference to The Fruit of the Spirit in Paul’s letter to the Galatian church. To set the context for this series, Anthony looks at who the Galatian church was and why Paul was writing his letter to them. He unpacks how the Galatian church was being drawn back to living under rules and regulations ‘The Law’, rather than being lead by the Spirit. Living under the Law draws us away from relationship with God and places ‘doing the right thing’ above a living, loving relationship with God. The fruit only comes out of being in relationship, knowing, God. God’s love for us is the starting point for our relationship with God and Love is the first fruit of the Spirit because God is Love and each of the fruit make us more like God.