Malcolm Cox

We look at what God's hands have made. Then at the power and love coming through the hands of Jesus. Finally we look at what our hands can do. Everyone's hands can be beautiful. Are yours? 

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God bless,

Malcolm

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How do we make the most of movement in our worship teams? 

We discuss some pitfalls which can distract our congregations from meaningful corporate worship. 

I offer three tips for maximising the meaningfulness of our movement up front.

Please leave a comment below so that we can learn from each other. We learn best when we learn in community.

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Thanks so much. And God bless, Malcolm

Psalms, worship, corporate worship, mccx, praise, CWM, distractions, preparation, feedback

I bring you a second look at the book by Richard Foster, "Prayer: finding the heart's true home". Last week we explored at the three dimensions of prayer: inward, outward and upward.

Today, I have a couple of quotes for you and a simple story about the Father's heart for us his children.

Let me know what you think of this vision of God's heart for us. Please leave a comment, because we learn best when we learn in community.

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I hope you have a wonderful week of fulfilling and enriching quiet times.

Take care and God bless, Malcolm

How can we avoid dull repetition or creative confusion when talking about the Lord's supper?

I begin a series looking at different views of the atonement as a way of broadening and deepening our appreciation for the cross.

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Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [email protected]. 

Thanks again for listening. Have a terrific Tuesday, and a wonderful week.

God bless, 

Malcolm

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I'm launching an interview series. Please watch/listen and let me know when I could interview you. 

Three questions are all we're looking at: 

i. What is a particular strength of your worship team? 

ii. What have you tried or are trying that is working? 

 iii. What is your one strongest conviction about leading corporate worship?                        

Please share your ideas here by leaving a comment.

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God bless, Malcolm

Psalms, worship, corporate worship, mccx, praise, CWM, Psalms, Jesus, interviews, convictions

A lack of balance is a problem. Just ask any would-be cyclist. But it can be learned - as my children discovered after falling off their bike for the umpteenth time. Balance was eventually achieved.

What makes for blessed balance? Not different components working independently - but blending. 

Thank you for listening to this podcast. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.

Do you have a question about personal spiritual growth? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [email protected].

Thanks again for listening. Have a super day, and some wonderful quiet times.

God bless,

Malcolm

Quotes from: Foster, Richard. Prayer: Finding the Heart's True Home (p. 177). Hodder & Stoughton. Kindle Edition.

Podcast mentioned: https://renovare.org/podcast

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What's the best way to speak to teenagers? How about asking one?

I reveal top tips passed on to me by a teenager. He gave me ideas based on a recent sermon by a 20-something who connected much better with our teenagers than most of us.

Thank you for listening this podcast.

Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community. 

Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [email protected].

Thanks again for listening. Have a terrific Tuesday, and a wonderful week. 

God bless, 

Malcolm

Teaching, preaching, lessons, mccx, malcolmcox.org, sermons, sermon preparation, Watford, teenagers, teens

We tried something a little different this last Sunday - around 30 minutes of singing, prayer and readings at the beginning of our service. See what you think of what we did. It is warts-and-all, so be kind! 

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God bless, Malcolm

Do you have prayers that are particularly special for you? I have recorded one of mine that comes from the Celtic daily prayer book: inspirational prayers and readings from the Northumbria community.

Please leave a comment, or perhaps a link to one of your favourite prayers. Let me know how your special prayer has enriched your spiritual life.

Please pass on the link to this recording.

I hope you have a wonderful week of enriching quiet times.

God bless, Malcolm

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How many points do you need? One? Let's talk about getting clear not only for our sake, but the sake of our listeners.

Thank you for watching this video. You can find more teaching tips here and on the YouTube teaching tips playlist.

Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community. 

Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [email protected].

Thanks again for watching. Have a terrific Tuesday, and a wonderful week.

God bless, 

Malcolm

Teaching, preaching, lessons, mccx, malcolmcox.org, sermons, sermon preparation, Watford, clarity, focus