The Cranmer Group Podcast

Annie helps us to discover the essence of our Heavenly Father, and just how intimately He loves us, through Moses' encounter with the Lord on Mount Sinai in Exodus 34, and Matthew's account of Jesus' baptism (Matt. 3, verses 13-17).

In the final instalment of our journey through Paul's letter to the Philippians (chapter 4, verses 10-23), Tim ponders how we all want to be content, but try to attain this through possessions, success and experiences rather than through learning to place our trust in Jesus, who has already given us the joy in contentment that comes from knowing in our hearts that our names are already written in heaven.

Tim reflects on Paul's message to the Philippian Christians in chapter 3, verse 17 to chapter 4, verse 9, of his letter to them. He encourages us, also sharing some of his own personal journey of faith, to see the "Joy in Trust" that:
- comes from seeing ourselves as Citizens of Heaven;
- comes from standing firm on the promises that Jesus has made to each one of us who follow him; and
- comes through “not being anxious about anything”, as we pray and give thanks in every situation.

Tim leads us through St. Paul's life before and after encountering the risen Jesus, as recounted to the Philippian believers in Chapter 3, verses 1-16. He encourages us that it's through our faith in Christ alone, not through any good that we may or may not do in our lives, that we are made 'righteous' - that is, brought into right relationship with our Heavenly Father.

We continue our exploration of Paul's letter to the Philippians, through chapter 2, verses 14-30. Annie suggests to us that letting go of our self, and allowing God to do His work in us, with us and through us, leads us to joy in fellowship, as we shine in a dark world, drawing others to our community and to Christ himself.

Bronwen continues our Philippians sermon series, reflecting on chapter 1, verse 27, to chapter 2, verse 11, thinking especially about how we find joy in Jesus. She suggests that joy (J-O-Y) comes from putting "J" - Jesus - first; "O" - others - second; and "Y" - yourself - last.

This week, we start our new sermon series journeying together through St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians: "The Letter of Joy". Tim sets the scene for the letter, and explores how we can share in Paul's joy in the Good News - the Gospel - of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:1-26).

On this Trinity Sunday, Tim encourages us to deepen our understanding of, and connection with, all three persons of our triune God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, through Jesus' "Great Commission" of Matthew 28, and the final verses of St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians - what we often now know as the Grace.

Annie considers the fulfilment of God's covenant with us - foretold in Jeremiah 31:31-34 - through the person of Jesus, and sealed with the gift of God's Holy Spirit at Pentecost.

Tim explores what Jesus says to his disciples in John 17:1-11, in the light of the Ascension (Acts 1:6-14)