Sharing Jesus, Matthew 13.1-9; 18-23

The second podcast looking at Matthew 13.1-9; 18-23 asks the question: How widely and freely are we ‘scattering’ God’s message? We never know who might respond and should never write anyone off. After all, he has rescued us!

The Message Of Jesus, Matthew 13.1-9; 18-23

Jesus parable of the sower challenges us: how we are receiving the gospel? In the image that Jesus uses: what sort of soil are we for the gospel seed? Today, we consider in particular whether ‘other things’ are choking gospel growth in our lives.

Jesus Our Saviour, John 7.53 – 8.11

Jesus promises radical forgiveness and calls us to radical change. He takes us just as we are but he doesn’t leave us just as we are. This is the glory and wonder of the gospel and the glory and wonder of discipleship.

Jesus Our Lord, Mark 1.14-20

In Mark 1.14-20 Jesus calls his first disciples to follow him. He still calls men and women to do this today, and looks for a radical response. What step will you take today as you seek to follow Jesus more closely, so becoming ‘dusty with the dust of your rabbi’?

Jesus High Over All, Ephesians 1:15-21

Today we are starting a new mini-series focusing on Jesus Christ. Hopefully that's what we have been doing throughout this podcast, but over the next few days we will be looking at some New Testament letters and passages from the gospel to focus explicitly on Jesus. To learn more about him and to see how we can learn to follow him more closely, day by day.

Gifts Aren’t Everything, Judges 16.15-23

Gifts without godliness can wreck a ministry, they really can. Samson stands as a warning to us, but also shows us there is still grace for those who fail. For sure, gifts aren’t everything, but failure isn’t the end of everything either.

Keep On Keeping On, Judges 8.22-27

Gideon had one a great victory for God, but he didn’t finish his life well. Idolatry is a challenge for God’s people in any age, and it can subtly creep up on us. Has something taken the place of God in our lives? Today is the opportunity for a spiritual ‘check-up’.

Strength in Weakness, Judges 7.1-18

God’s leader and God’s people seem impossibly weak, yet this seems to open the way for God’s strength to be shown. You may feel weak at the present time, but it may be that God is about to use you in a powerful way. What is he calling you to do today as you draw on his great and mighty power?

Without God… nothing! Judges 4.1-9

This story seems at first glance to involve a cowardly and faithless leader. But is that true? Or is his refusal to go into battle without the person who represented God’s presence at his side a lesson for us today?

The Road Less Travelled Judges 3.7-11; 21.25

The first of some reflections on one of the least known books of the Bible, the book of Judges. In a time of turmoil God makes himself known and calls his people back to him.