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August 08, 2022 Jesus with women.
Jesus with women: Luke is the New Testament writer with the most references
to the role or women in God’s plan of salvation. And when we unpack Jesus'
attitude towards and interaction with women in context, we see that he
began a revolution for and radical endorsement of the status of women in
God’s kingdom. Paul’s assertion that there real are no male or female, for
all are one in Christ, is the logical conclusion of Jesus’ treatment of all
people. And so, given the gender equality we see promoted in NT, the
question for all of us becomes less about what our gender says about who we
are, and more about who God says we are as unique individuals. Our job is
to give our gifts and calling back to him, and allow him to lead us as we
use what we have in service and furthering of his beautiful kingdom.
By Ed Flint
39 min
August 07, 2022 Jesus With Women
Jesus with women: Luke is the New Testament writer with the most references
to the role or women in God’s plan of salvation. And when we unpack Jesus'
attitude towards and interaction with women in context, we see that he
began a revolution for and radical endorsement of the status of women in
God’s kingdom. Paul’s assertion that there real are no male or female, for
all are one in Christ, is the logical conclusion of Jesus’ treatment of all
people. And so, given the gender equality we see promoted in NT, the
question for all of us becomes less about what our gender says about who we
are, and more about who God says we are as unique individuals. Our job is
to give our gifts and calling back to him, and allow him to lead us as we
use what we have in service and furthering of his beautiful kingdom.
39 min
August 01, 2022 Jesus With Gentiles
New series alert! We always want to understand Jesus better, so what better
way than a series on how he interacted with people in Luke’s gospel? Right
from the start, Jesus spoke about how he came to bring a new day for jews
and gentiles alike. We might not always relate to how offensive this
message was. But we are all wired for groups!
We think this is one of the most important pastoral words we can share in
our divided era (but be warned - it’s never been an easy one to hear.)
By Hannah Flint
40 min
July 31, 2022 Jesus With Gentiles
New series alert! We always want to understand Jesus better, so what better
way than a series on how he interacted with people in Luke’s gospel? Right
from the start, Jesus spoke about how he came to bring a new day for jews
and gentiles alike. We might not always relate to how offensive this
message was. But we are all wired for groups!
We think this is one of the most important pastoral words we can share in
our divided era (but be warned - it’s never been an easy one to hear.)
40 min
July 24, 2022 Faith Comes First
Faith is trust or confidence that someone/something is always true. It is
having assurance even when we can’t be certain with our senses. This is
what the letter of Hebrews summons us to take up and in the right order:
faith comes first. Too often the emphasis is placed on doing good and
getting well ahead of faith but as Hebrews makes the case, these are a
byproduct of faith. This faith is not aimless or passive, it is set on
Jesus, the Pioneer and Perfecter. He is the one who brackets this walk for
us, he is leads us to the starting point and sees us through to completion.
We cannot do this faith thing apart from Jesus because he’s the point of it
all. Faith isn’t the guarantee things will get better. It's the guarantee
that Jesus’ presence will make a difference for how we show up. Let us look
again to Jesus.
25 min
July 17, 2022 The Way to See God
Is it possible to see God? The Apostle John writes from experience that the
way we see God is not dependent on our senses. Instead, we see God clearest
when we love one another. As God’s children, he forms us to be
representatives of him, emissaries of his love to do his will. Our hope is
that the Spirit enabled love between us would be enough for others to see
God.
35 min
July 10, 2022 Rebuilding Reconnecting with God
God’s insanely loyal love is like a line-leader, always showing us the way
back into vibrant, close relationship with Him. Whether you’re in the midst
of rebuilding your faith (after perhaps a time of disassembling it), or
just needing to find time to reconnect with Jesus, we can do this together,
as a community. Staying connected in any relationship takes time and
intention and our relationship with God is no different. Discover some
creative new ideas for rebuilding and reconnecting with God in this
podcast.
39 min
July 03, 2022 Abundant Living
In the second of two talks on money as our new financial year begins we’re
turning our attention to the NT view of money. In 2 Corinthians 9 Paul
appeals to the church in Corinth to give generously to the struggling
church in Jerusalem. It’s a passage which tells us much about what
Christian giving is all about. It’s rooted in love. Love from God and love
for one another is the basis for all Christian generosity. And it means
that to be a Christian is to be a giver. It is part of our new identity.
But not just a giver, a giver of reckless generosity. We’re called to give
abundantly. And whilst we don’t give in order to receive, God’s promise is
that when we give abundantly we will receive abundantly: not necessarily
materially (although God will always look after all our material needs),
but also spiritually. Giving money away robs it of much of its power and
frees from anxiety and joyful abundant living. Just like we’re meant to be!
50 min
June 27, 2022 Gloriously Generous
The first of two talks on the subject of money. Often people have grown up
with a skewed understanding of money in the bible. This is a talk from the
Old Testament about what concepts have never applied (but have often been
understood to apply), what has always applied and always will, and what
applied in OT times but no longer does because of Jesus. Ultimately
Christianity is about having our hearts completely changed. And when our
hearts are like Jesus’ heart, we are able to be free and gloriously
generous with our resources. This paradigm goes way beyond Old Testament
concept of tithing- we are called instead to be joyful, carefree, delighted
givers. Generosity is us! Allow him to make you more and more like this.
And be who you now are by giving generously and abundantly.
41 min
June 19, 2022 Back To The Start: Human History
Concluding our series on the opening chapters of Genesis we look at what
life is like east of Eden. The consequences of Adam and Eve’s choosing
independence from God mean that oneness with God, creation and humanity is
lost. Post fall, the battle with sin is an ongoing constant reality. In the
story of Cain we see that none of us is immune from temptation and the
power of sin. But if our identity is built on the grace and love of God we
can, in Jesus’ power, overcome. Cain though has built his identity in
something far less secure, and his life falls apart very quickly.
44 min