Ephesians 1 – In Christ – The Church

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Ephesians 1 - In Christ - The Church

00:00 / 28:11

In this first in our new series looking at the book of Ephesians, Andy provides an overview of Paul’s letter to the church focussing on chapter 1. Andy focusses on two key messages in chapter 1. Firstly, our position before God has been changed by what Christ has done and how God has given us His Holy Spirit as a mark of our new position. Secondly, that what Christ has done gives us access to the transforming power that raised Christ from the dead that brings about not transformation in the future but also transformation in the present.

Adventurously Expectant

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Adventurously Expectant

00:00 / 33:24

In this talk Jamie encourages us to live ‘Adventurously Expectant’ lives. Exploring Jesus’ ‘I am the vine, you are the branches’ teaching in John 15, Jamie reminds us that in order to have fruitful lives we need to ‘abide’ in Christ, stay connected to the vine. When we are connected to the vine we will pray – expecting to hear Him, read the Bible – expecting to meet Him, focus of Christ – expecting to feel Him, and spend time with other followers of Jesus – expecting to experience the Kingdom. Jamie identifies three essential things that will enable us to stay connected: 1. Do what Jesus says! 2. Love like Jesus loves! and 3. Learn to live as a friend of God!

A life of significance – Jamie Watters

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A life of significance - Jamie Watters

00:00 / 31:33

In this talk, Jamie, looks at ‘Living a Life of Significance’. In this talk Jamie ask if the church is willing to to follow God’s agenda, or have we settled for setting our own goals? The world tells us that, as individuals, our lives should be successful. That we should aspire to to be successful, to reach heights of attainment and achieve financial, career and family goals. Yet God calls us to live lives for Him, lives for the kingdom and lives of significance. Jamie looks at the life of Barnabas and how his willingness to serve others and put God’s call first in his life was instrumental is shaping the ministry of Paul the apostle. Barnabas sacrificed his own wealth, his own goals to follow God’s agenda. He used what God had given him to bless and encourage those around him.

Sacred Spaces – Anthony Hilder

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Sacred Spaces - Anthony Hilder

00:00 / 33:39

In this talk Anthony discusses Sacred Spaces. He answers three questions. What is a sacred space? Why do they matter? and What do they mean for us? He describes how Sacred Spaces are found throughout the Bible and that they each have four stages – 1. Revelation – God reveals so we can respond. 2. Collaboration – God Initiates so we can engage. 3. Interaction – God inhabits, so we can encounter. 4. God shapes, so we can be sent. The purpose of Sacred Spaces is to prepare His people for being His change agents – carrying God’s presence and imprint wherever we go and to whoever we meet.

God’s not finished with you yet

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God's not finished with you yet

00:00 / 39:15

In this talk Jamie looks at the story of Lazarus in John 11 to show us that God has not finished with you yet. Just as Jesus called Lazarus out of the tomb by name, He is calling us by name – to overcome disappointment at unanswered prayers, to overcome weariness and fatigue, to overcome a sense of failure or lost passion for the kingdom. God has not finished with you yet. He calls us to align our lifestyles with His word and to start doing the things of the Kingdom, by getting up close and personal with Him.

Restore in 2024 – Joy

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Restore in 2024 - Joy

00:00 / 36:09

In this next in our series Restore in 2024, Jamie continues in the Book of Nehemiah and looks at the subject of Joy. We are bombarded by adverts enticing us to buy joy in the shape of products that claim to make us happy, but ultimately leave us disappointed. Joy is something that is beyond temporary happiness. Being joyful is a choice, a choice to choose God over our circumstances and to trust in His unfailing love and goodness. When we learn to trust in God’s plan to the extent that we are joyful, even in the darkest times, we are ready to experience life in a new dimension of intimacy with the Father.

Restore in 2024 – Defeating Distraction

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Restore in 2024 - Defeating Distraction

00:00 / 30:16

Continuing our series ‘Restore in 2024’ based on a study of the book of Nehemiah, Jamie looks at defeating distraction. If we are to achieve the amazing best plans that God has for our lives, we need to stay focussed on Him and on the tasks He has set for us. If he can’t stop us by discouragement, our enemy’s next tactic is distraction. Getting distracted, taking our eyes of the ball, taking on tasks that we aren’t meant to do, prioritising things that don’t give life; all get in the way of us becoming the people God has called us to be and doing the things he has called us to do. Like Nehemiah, we need to learn to say no. No, to the things that will stop us doing what God has called us to. No, to the good sounding opportunities that haven’t come from God. No to being self-indulgent. Are we willing to say Yes to God and No to the distractions that get in the way of our yes being truly Yes?

Restore in 2024 – Defeating Discouragement

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Restore in 2024 - Defeating Discouragement

00:00 / 34:03

Continuing our series ‘Restore in 2024’ based on a study of the book of Nehemiah, Jamie looks at defeating discouragement. Attempt anything for God and we will face discouragement. Satan and his forces do not want God’s plans and those He uses to achieve them to succeed. Like Nehemiah, we will face discouragement from outside, firstly from forces outside our control, storms of life, illness and sickness, unexpected events all designed to try and get us to quit. Backing these up will be criticism and ridicule, trying to undermine our confidence and resolve. We will also face discouragement from within as those who are close to us get discouraged or start to doubt. Even Jesus faced opposition from His family who thought He was mad and causing a scene. In our response we need first to turn to God in prayer and to press into what God has called us to. Remember, God is great and awesome and has already defeated our enemy, then stand up and fight, not for ourselves, but our cause.

2024 the year to Restore – Planning

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2024 the year to Restore - Planning

00:00 / 36:32

We sense that 2024 is a year of restoration – rebuilding the walls that are broken down – rebuilding the church and transforming the communities in which we serve. In this talk Jamie looks at how Nehemiah addresses the problems he found when he got to Jerusalem. The Old and New Testaments tell us that God is a God of detail. He inspires men and women to undertake great projects that require tremendous preparation and careful planning. Having started with prayer, Nehemiah turns next to planning. If we want to see restoration in the church and in the life of the city, we must start with prayer, but we must next make careful plans. Our plans must start with a careful and realistic assessment of the current situation; what is broken and what needs fixing. Next we need to know what we are wanting to achieve, where we are wanting to go. Then we need to determine how we are going to get there. Nehemiah had to undertake all these steps before he started any practical work. he took no short cuts, nor did he expect God to do it all for him.

2024 – A Year to Restore

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2024 - A Year to Restore

00:00 / 35:14

In this our first service of 2024, Jamie starts a series on the story of Nehemiah. We sense that 2024 is a year of restoration – rebuilding the walls that are broken down – rebuilding the church and transforming the communities in which we serve. In this talk Jamie looks at Nehemiah’s response to learning that the walls of Jerusalem have been torn down leaving the city vulnerable to attack and its people in danger. Nehemiah turns to God in prayer – Jamie reminds us that when we face troubles and difficulties, we should follow Nehemiah’s example – not with a shopping list of requests that focuses on the problems, making them appear bigger. But rather, starting with Adoration – praising and worshipping God – Confessing the wrongs we have done, our bad attitudes and thoughts – Thanking God for all His goodness and mercy. In doing so we put ourselves in the right place to raise our requests ‘Supplications’ to God and to to receive His solutions, recognise His plans and to play our part in bringing about change.