This Sunday we handed the mic to three brand new preachers as we continued our Mark series in Mark 8.
Connor explores how God guides us (without needing “a voice from the sky”), Mia tackles comfort vs surrender and what it means to take up our cross, and Toby digs into the turning point of Mark’s Gospel: “Who do you say I am?”

Honest, bold, and properly encouraging — a brilliant snapshot of what God’s doing in our community.

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00:00 Welcome + three new preachers00:21 Bible reading (Mark 8:11–38)04:11 Prayer + intro to Connor04:36 Connor: Signs, faith, and the “five C’s”06:04 Connor’s story + God’s guidance08:14 The five C’s (Alpha framework)10:20 Challenge: God is speaking — are we listening?11:08 Breakout: How do you hear God’s voice?11:25 Mia: “Get behind me, Satan” + the subtlety of temptation14:11 Deny yourself + take up your cross16:58 Mia’s 3 takeaways18:24 Toby: Who do you say I am? Denying self in a worldly culture19:09 Context: Mark, Peter, and the turning point in Mark 820:04 The two questions: “Who do people say I am?” / “Who do you say I am?”21:42 Messiah misunderstood + prophecy threads24:34 Yeast of Pharisees/Herod: arrogance & unbelief25:45 Deny yourself + pick up your cross27:09 Invitation: discipleship (continues)

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In a week full of Valentine’s noise, we go back to the source of love. Anchored in Mark 1:9–11, we hear the Father’s words over Jesus — “You are my Son, whom I love… with you I am well pleased” — and explore what it means to be fully known and truly loved by God. This talk is for the married, the single, the dating, the healing, the tired, and the hopeful: there is a love deeper than romance, stronger than shame, and steadier than your best day or worst day.

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00:00 Welcome + UNLTD vision
00:44 Valentine’s talk: “The Source of Love”
01:35 Anchoring in Mark: Jesus’ love in action
03:09 Back to the source: “God is love”
03:32 David Bennett story: deeper intimacy with God
04:42 Who this is for (everyone)
05:21 Main text: Jesus’ baptism (Mark 1:9–11)
06:01 You are loved by God (not tolerated)
07:44 The love of God is the foundation
09:20 Love in action: Jesus touches the leper (Mark 1)
10:06 Love + truth: the rich young ruler (Mark 10)
12:47 Breakout questions
13:26 “You are my Son… I am pleased”
14:12 Pressure + the pleasure of God
15:17 John Piper: satisfaction in God
15:57 Head to heart: learning to receive love
16:10 A community defined by love
16:50 Rwanda: the danger of “othering”
18:19 Tim Keller: fully known, truly loved
20:02 What do you need from God today?
20:32 Success without love still feels empty
21:05 God’s voice over us again
22:11 Conclusion + invitation

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In Mark 7:24–37, Jesus meets two people on the margins: a mother pleading for her daughter, and a deaf man who can barely speak. This talk explores persistent faith without entitlement, and a Saviour who steps close—touching what we’d rather hide—and restores with mercy that points us straight to the cross.

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00:00 Bible reading (Mark 7:24–37)01:51 Intro + Mark series recap02:41 Last week: clean vs unclean03:20 Theme: margins to mercy04:03 Talk structure + breakout04:30 Part 1: Persistent faith (7:24–30)05:05 “Let Scripture shape us”06:07 Setting: Jesus goes to Tyre08:20 The mother’s pleading09:33 “Dogs and crumbs” explained10:13 Greek detail: “little dog”11:50 Illustration: house rules14:08 Jews first, then Gentiles15:45 OT matters: fulfilment, not reset16:38 “Even crumbs are enough”18:14 Healing with a word18:32 Application: humility, not entitlement20:44 Breakout question21:32 Part 2: Jesus heals the deaf man (7:31–37)22:09 Map + Decapolis context25:40 Jesus takes him aside26:30 Touch + compassion28:19 The deep sigh29:09 “Ephphatha” — be opened30:22 Cross-shaped healing32:19 Isaiah 35 fulfilment33:30 Response: joy + witness36:24 Conclusion + invitation

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In Mark 7, Jesus exposes the gap between appearance and heart. This talk looks at hypocrisy, worship, and why money is so tightly connected to what we trust, love, and lean on for security. We also share some simple, practical ways to grow in generosity — not to impress anyone, but as an act of surrender and worship.You can give here: www.unltd.church/giveCatch all talks here: www.unltd.church/talksTimestamps00:00 Welcome 00:45 Mark 7 reading (Mark 7:1–23)04:23 UNLTD vision recap (multi-gen family + miracle people)05:12 “Walk” as a way of life + what it means to carry our hearts to God07:24 “Honour me with lips, hearts far away” — performance vs relationship09:31 Money, security, and the “good thing” that becomes the wrong thing11:46 Biblical giving foundations (Deut 14, Lev 27)12:38 Three giving principles: Provider, Worship, Stewardship16:00 Breakout question: which statement is hardest, and why?16:31 Hypocrisy explained (stubborn heart) + the (very honest) bike story20:28 Two practical steps: God as provider + generosity as holy rebellion22:52 Jesus takes the law deeper: the heart, thought-life, inner world25:47 Two “flows”: desire → act → distortion vs discernment → holy action → glory27:39 Summary and return to the three statements28:45 UNLTD giving myths (who pays for what) + why this matters30:16 2025 income breakdown31:56 2025 expenditure breakdown33:58 Ways to give (direct debit, Gift Aid) + what different amounts can fund36:26 Quiet reflection + response moment#MarkGospel #ChristianGiving #ChurchFinance #Generosity #Jesus #UNLTDChurchExeter

In this talk from Mark 6, we pick up the story right after the feeding of the 5,000 — and straight into a storm.Jesus sends the disciples out onto the lake, the wind rises, fear kicks in, and then Jesus does the unthinkable: He walks on the water to them.The big question we wrestle with is simple:Why would Jesus send them out if the storm was coming?What we see is something deeply reassuring about Jesus:He is never distant. He is never passive. He is never unaware.Jesus is praying, watching, interceding — and then He moves from prayer into action.This message is for anyone who feels like they’re rowing hard, tired, confused, or stuck in a storm you didn’t ask for. Faith is a muscle, and sometimes discipleship looks like obedience when the waters are rough — trusting that if Jesus sends you into it, He will see you through it.And right in the middle of the fear, Jesus speaks the words we all need:“Be brave. It is I. Don’t be afraid.”(And that “It is I” is the language of “I AM.”)You can give here: www.unltd.church/giveCatch all talks here: www.unltd.church/talksTimestamps0:00 – Welcome, TikTok live, baptisms, Mark series recap0:48 – Recap: disciples sent out; John the Baptist executed; Feeding the 5,0002:26 – Setting the scene: Jesus sends them onto the lake2:48 – Bible reading: Mark 6:45–564:10 – Quick discussion: what surprised you in the passage?4:29 – The big question: why send them into the storm?5:19 – Natural and supernatural: God’s provision in both6:26 – Jesus sees them: moving from prayer into action7:54 – Discipleship and storms: Jesus with us / watching over us9:45 – Faith is a muscle: trust, obedience, growth11:50 – The faithful route isn’t always the easy route12:48 – David, the Psalms, and praise in the storm14:40 – Not your 2016 look… your 2036 faith15:09 – Breakout questions16:02 – Two traps: “paddle harder” and forgetting dependence on God18:00 – “Later that night…” and the moment Jesus comes19:07 – Water, resurrection, and a foretaste of what’s to come20:47 – Fear and kindness: Jesus preparing them22:33 – “How can I trust God?” (You learn by trusting)23:33 – Jesus’ compassion can’t be stopped24:30 – The call: be brave / “I AM”25:23 – Conclusion: will you trust Jesus in the storm?#MarkGospel #JesusWalksOnWater #Faith #Discipleship #HolySpirit #Jesus #ChurchOnline #UNLTDChurch #Exeter #Baptisms

In this talk, we dive into one of the most well-known moments in Mark’s Gospel: the feeding of the 5,000 — but we slow down long enough to notice the part we usually rush past.

Before the miracle, the disciples are exhausted, hungry, and emotionally spent. Jesus Himself is carrying grief. And yet… when the crowds press in, Jesus doesn’t switch off. He leans in with compassion.

This message is for anyone who feels like they’re running on empty — and still being asked to show up.

Jesus’ question still cuts through the noise:

“How many loaves do you have? Go and see.”

Not: How much can you produce?
Not: What will you have one day?
But: What do you have right now — that God can multiply?

We also explore the deeper meaning in the details: the bread, the numbers, the “reclining”, the links to manna, Passover, and ultimately the table where Jesus breaks bread and says, “This is my body, broken for you.”

If you’re tired, burnt out, grieving, or tempted to believe you’ve got nothing left to offer… this is your reminder: Jesus still does miracles with small things.

0:00 – Welcome, series intro, Feeding of the 5,000
1:08 – Mark 6:30–44 reading
3:00 – The part we skip: disciples debriefing with Jesus
4:50 – Jesus is grieving John the Baptist and still leans in
5:52 – “Send them away” vs “You give them something to eat”
7:06 – A word for the exhausted: God can still use you
8:00 – Story: running on empty (petrol + recording studio)
10:38 – Breakout questions (resources you overlook / non-faith question)
11:34 – Family + kids moment (real church life!)
12:06 – God often moves most when we’re on the brink
13:10 – “How many loaves do you have?” (God uses what’s in your pocket now)
15:50 – Master builder: Jesus can make something beautiful with what you’ve got
17:55 – The miracle: five loaves, two fish, 5,000 fed
19:02 – Commentary insight: disciples’ inadequacy + Jesus’ sufficiency
20:08 – Nerdy bit: manna, Pentateuch, Passover, Last Supper connections
23:40 – “Too late for man, early yet for God”
24:40 – The boy’s lunch + why no-one else offered food
25:10 – Why the banquet matters: Jesus as Shepherd + fulfiller of hope
26:00 – Landing: we need “miracle centres” that proclaim Jesus
26:46 – Prayer

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Our Sacred YES Means a Holy NO | Mark 6:1–29 | 26.01.26 | Matt Clayton | UNLTD Church Exeter

What does it actually cost to follow Jesus?

In this talk from Mark 6, we explore a simple but confronting truth: every “yes” is also a “no.” Behind every affirmation, there’s a rejection. And when we say “Jesus is Lord,” we’re also putting to death the old way of life where we were in charge.

📖 “A prophet is honoured everywhere except in his hometown…” – Mark 6:4

From Jesus being dismissed in Nazareth… to the disciples being sent out with no backup plan… to John the Baptist being killed because he refused to compromise — Mark 6 shows us that real faith isn’t just belief. It’s obedience. It’s surrender. It’s costly.

💬 Key themes in this talk:
• Saying no to worldly definitions and labels
• Refusing to let anything else become our ultimate security
• Rejecting the world’s values so Jesus can shape ours
• The courage to live differently — even when it costs
• Why the persecuted church exposes what we often avoid

🕊️ “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” – Luke 6:46
🔥 “When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer

This is a word for anyone who wants a faith that isn’t just Sunday faith — but a faith that holds steady on Monday, in your choices, your priorities, your private life, and your public witness.

0:00 – Welcome & Introduction
Matt introduces the theme: every “yes” also means a “no”.

1:10 – Everyday Yes = Everyday No
Dieting, house buying, and how our choices reveal our values.

2:30 – Jesus is Lord
Why declaring Jesus as Lord means putting old habits to death.

3:00 – Three Takeaways from Mark 6
Worldly definitions, security, and values.

3:30 – Jesus Rejected in Nazareth (Mark 6:1–6)
Why familiarity can block faith.

7:45 – Identity & Labels
“What will they think?” and where our identity really comes from.

10:10 – Sent with Nothing (Mark 6:7–13)
Why Jesus strips away false security.

11:45 – Jesus Gives Authority
Praying in Jesus’ name and facing spiritual darkness.

12:20 – Our True Security
Why Jesus sends us out after grounding us in His presence.

13:50 – Persecuted Church Story (Somalia)
Following Jesus when it costs everything.

16:30 – Ultimate Security is Christ
Why John the Baptist’s death still speaks today.

17:35 – Worldly Values vs Kingdom Values
Herod, compromise, and courage.

19:50 – “Why do you call me Lord?” (Luke 6:46)
Obedience over lip service.

21:30 – Bonhoeffer: The Cost of Discipleship
“When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.”

22:20 – Final Takeaways for 2026
Three declarations for the year ahead.

23:35 – Prayer & Ministry Time
Inviting the Holy Spirit to speak.

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In this Christian sermon, Haley unpacks Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 7:24–29, exploring the difference between building your life on sand or on the rock. Storms will come, but a life built on Christ stands firm.Rather than relying on willpower or New Year’s resolutions, this message invites us to build deeper foundations through a daily relationship with Jesus — rooted in trust, faith, and obedient living.This talk is ideal if you’re seeking spiritual growth, biblical teaching, or a meaningful way to begin the year with God at the centre.Bible passages referenced:Matthew 7:24–29Lamentations 3:22–23Proverbs 3:5–6Hebrews 11:11 Corinthians 3:12–15Timestamps0:00 Matthew 7 :24–29 reading1:45 A desire for a fresh start3:25 Why New Year’s resolutions fail4:50 Behaviour vs foundation5:45 Building your life on Christ6:55 Relationship before fruit8:10 Making time with God practical9:44 Reflection and discussion10:40 Trust, faith, and obedience11:55 A faith that steps out12:35 Prayer and reflection13:45 What are you building on?15:10 A fresh start that lasts16:00 Worship responseYou can give here www.unltd.church/giveYou can catch all talks here www.unltd.church/talksurch

Christmas Unwrapped: The Gift of Presence (John 1:14) 🎁Join Chris and the Unlimited Church family for our special Christmas family service! This week, we step away from the stress and performance of the holiday season to unwrap the real meaning of Christmas.While the presents under the tree will eventually break, expire, or go out of fashion, there is one gift that lasts forever: The Presence of God. In this message, Chris explores the profound truth found in John 1:14: "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us." Through four specific "gifts of presence," we discover how God moved from the distant "Holies of Holies" into our very neighborhoods — and ultimately, into our hearts.The Four Gifts of Presence:God WITH us: The gift of arrival (Emmanuel).God LIKE us: The gift of empathy (Jesus stepped into our shoes).God FOR us: The gift of rescue (The cradle points to the cross).God IN us: The gift of union (The Holy Spirit as our permanent seal).Whether you are facing a joyful Christmas or one marked by loneliness and stress, remember: You never have to walk alone.Timestamps:0:00 Welcome & Family Service Introduction3:00 The Best Present Ever? (Kids Share!)5:45 The Expiry Date of "Presents" vs. the Power of "Presence"7:57 John 1:14: The Word Became Flesh9:55 Dwelling Among Us: Pitching a Tent in the Neighborhood10:50 Presence vs. Performance: Moving Beyond the "Naughty List"13:13 Breakout Discussion: The Pressure to Perform14:51 Unwrapping the 4 Gifts of Presence (Interactive Help!)16:33 Gift 1: God WITH Us (Bridging the distance)18:12 Gift 2: God LIKE Us (The gift of empathy)20:44 Gift 3: God FOR Us (The gift of rescue)24:51 Gift 4: God IN Us (The gift of union)26:05 Christingle Illustration: Passing the Light of Jesus28:44 The Holy Spirit as our Kingly Seal (Ephesians 1:13)30:30 The Truth for a Lonely or Stressful Christmas31:31 Conclusion: Wrapped in Flesh to Wrap You in PresenceHashtags:#Christmas2025 #FamilyService #PresenceNotPresents #John114 #Emmanuel #GodWithUs #Christingle #UnlimitedChurch #Sermon #ChristmasUnwrapped #FaithOverPerformance

Welcome to UNLTD Christmas Carols!

Matt explores the deeper meaning of Christmas, challenging us to look beyond the consumerism and exhaustion to find the transformative hope offered by the birth of Jesus.Using the analogy of the elephant that remains tethered by an old, limiting belief, Matt asks: Where are you being leashed? Where are you allowing old belief systems to limit your potential?Christmas is the joyful reuniting of humanity and the divine—a God who enters the world as a baby to offer reconstruction, peace, and eternal life. Don't miss the King this Christmas; receive the Prince of Peace who wants to unleash you into your fullest potential.Timestamps0:00 Welcome & Thanking the Performers0:33 Prayer1:03 The Elephant Analogy: Where are you being leashed?2:39 The Exhaustion of Christmas: Is There More to Life?4:07 The Solution: Untethering Ourselves to Believe in Jesus4:57 The Core Message of Christmas (Death, Burial, Resurrection)5:48 Jesus Enters a Murky World6:25 Matt’s Story: Missing the Bride at the Wedding10:19 Don't Miss the King at Christmas10:37 A God who is Man and a Man who is God11:41 Reading: Isaiah 9:6 (Wonderful Counselor, Prince of Peace)12:25 A King Who Knows You by Name12:50 John 1:11-13: The Right to Become Children of God13:45 The Light of the World14:06 Final Question & Prayer: Is anything holding you back?15:04 Next Steps & InvitationHashtags#ChristmasCarols #ChristmasSermon #Untethered #ElephantAnalogy #PrinceOfPeace #KingAtChristmas #Hope #ChristmasMessage #JesusIsBorn #Faith #SpiritualLife #UnlimitedChurch