The Watford Church of Christ Podcast

The Watford Church of Christ Podcast

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  • "True Friendship", Barry Edwards, Watford church of Christ

    What are true friendships like? How do we know who our friends are, and how do we become a good friend? Barry Edwards scans through examples in the Bible including Ruth & Naomi, Paul & Timothy and Moses and God!

    You can find videos on our YouTube channel. Our web site is www.watfordchurchofchrist.org.

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

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

    Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.

    God bless,

    Malcolm

    Watford, Watford church of Christ, Malcolm Cox, mccx, Croxley Green, Bushey, Leavesden, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, ICOC, ICCM, Chesham, Chorleywood, Aylesbury, Croxley, Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Bible teaching, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Watford Church, Churches in Watford, Churches in London, Churches in Hertfordshire, Watford UK, Holywell, Watford England, Watford in Hertfordshire, West Watford, Churches of Christ, friendship

    23 min
  • The Watford Week ahead, 24 September 2018
    Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org. 
     
    Join us in our adventure: 10.30 AM on most Sundays at Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD.
     
    Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community. 
     
    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [email protected].
     
    Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.
     
    God bless,
     
    Malcolm
     
    Watford, Watford church of Christ, Malcolm Cox, mccx, Croxley Green, Bushey, Leavesden, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, ICOC, ICCM, Chesham, Chorleywood, Aylesbury, Croxley, Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Bible teaching, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Watford Church, Churches in Watford, Churches in London, Churches in Hertfordshire, Watford UK, Holywell, Watford England, Watford in Hertfordshire, West Watford, Churches of Christ,
    2 min
  • “The source of joy” Acts 8.1-8, Malcolm Cox, Watford church of Christ

    Do you have a joy-filled life, or a joy-less life? Joy is vital in a healthy marriage, family and friendship. Why is it so elusive? We learn in this lesson how to find joy - via courage.

    Question: what examples of courage do you see in Acts 8.1-8?

    “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” (Luke 2:10 NIV1)

    “So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples.” (Matthew 28:8 NIV11)

    God is joyful; Jesus is full of joy; Holy Spirit provides joy…

    “At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said...” (Luke 10:21 NIV11)

    “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit,” (Romans 14:17 NIV11)

    “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,” (Galatians 5:22 NIV11)

    “You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit.” (1 Thessalonians 1:6 NIV11)

    Therefore makes sense to pursue joy…

    How?
    Through courageous acts inspired by the love of God.

    Summary:

    Jesus provides access to God’s joy.
    He designed us for joy.
    We need courage.

    When we live courageously people notice and listen - then they, too, have access to the joy

    Where does courage come from?

    Not knowledge Jesus rose from dead; God exists; going to be with God forever when die etc.
    Instead, it comes from knowing Jesus is alive, walking with us, accompanying us; keeping his promises; Matt 28 - “I am with you”.
    Jesus is with me now, present, involved, immanent, attentive, listening, available for me now, interceding for me now, hearing my prayers now, sustaining me, strengthening me.
    This gives us courage.
    Joy comes partly from courage expressed, but partly because of knowing I have lived something fundamental to being a Christian - living by faith, trusting in Jesus.

    Where do you need more joy?

    That’s the same place you need more courage.
    Courage first - then joy will follow.
    Three steps to faith-fuelled courage and joyful living:

    1. Jesus: trust he is with you

    2. Open: to new ideas
    3. "Yes": say “yes” to new opportunities for courage

    People who have joy attract others

    Who would you rather be with?
    Cannot fix some situations, but can fix courage.
    If have courage, will have joy, will not mind situations so much!
    And…others benefit

    A church which filled with joy attracts others.

    You can find more videos on our YouTube channel. Our web site is www.watfordchurchofchrist.org.

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

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

    Thanks again for watching. Have a super day.

    God bless,

    Malcolm

    Watford, Watford church of Christ, Malcolm Cox, mccx, Croxley Green, Bushey, Leavesden, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, ICOC, ICCM, Chesham, Chorleywood, Aylesbury, Croxley, Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Bible teaching, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Watford Church, Churches in Watford, Churches in London, Churches in Hertfordshire, Watford UK, Holywell, Watford England, Watford in Hertfordshire, West Watford, Churches of Christ, Courage, joy

    30 min
  • The Watford Week, 17 September 2018
    Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org. 
     
    Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community. 
     
    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [email protected].
     
    Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.
     
    God bless,
     
    Malcolm
    2 min
  • "The connection between courage and joy", Acts 8.1-8
    I'm preaching soon on Acts 8.1-8, and noticing a connection between courage and joy. Could you help me in my sermon preparation by sending me your reflections on the connection between courage and joy? I'd be very grateful.
     
    Join us in our adventure: 10.30 AM on most Sundays at Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertforshire, WD18 0DD.
     
    Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org. 
     
    Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community. 
     
    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [email protected].
     
    Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.
     
    God bless,
     
    Malcolm
     
    Watford, Watford church of Christ, Malcolm Cox, mccx, Croxley Green, Bushey, Leavesden, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, ICOC, ICCM, Chesham, Chorleywood, Aylesbury, Croxley, Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Bible teaching, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Watford Church, Churches in Watford, Churches in London, Churches in Hertfordshire, Watford UK, Holywell, Watford England, Watford in Hertfordshire, West Watford, Churches of Christ, Acts of the Apostles, Courage, Joy, Faith
    3 min
  • The Watford Week, 10 September 2018
    Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org. 
     
    Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community. 
     
    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [email protected].
     
    Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.
     
    God bless,
     
    Malcolm
    2 min
  • "Pay Attention!", Acts 7, Malcolm Cox

    When we pay attention we notice what God is doing. When we don't pay attention we miss out. Malcolm explores the lessons on paying attention from Acts chapter 7

    Context:

    • Charge One: Stephen is anti-temple
  • Charge Two: Stephen is anti-law
  • Summary: Jesus wants to destroy the temple and the law

    • Summary:

    • You seek to preserve a law you have not obeyed and protect a temple in which God does not dwell
  • You have made an idol of the very law which forbids idols.
  • You killed the people God sent to help you - including the most recent one
  • Your pride has blinded you and deafened you to what God did and is doing
  • You don’t keep the law and you dishonour the temple by making it an idol

    • How to notice: Three ‘A’s

    1. Agony

    2. Anxiety
    3. Anger

    Mistakes to avoid:

    1: Don’t reject God’s messenger

    2: Don’t restrict God influence
    3: Don’t resist God’s calling

    How to respond:

    • Open heart, mind
  • Listen to truth
  • Act in faith

    • Don’t miss out on the adventure!

    People who pay attention live with faith, hope, zeal, wake up eager, pray with expectation

    [bctt tweet="If you don’t pay attention you’ll pay the price. If you pay attention Jesus will stand up for you!" username="mccx"]

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

    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions.

    Thanks again for watching. Have a super day.

    God bless,

    Malcolm

    45 min
  • The Watford Week Ahead: 3 September 2018
    Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is www.watfordchurchofchrist.org. 
     
    Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community. 
     
    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [email protected].
     
    Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.
     
    God bless,
     
    Malcolm
    2 min
  • The Watford Week, 28 August 2018
    Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is www.watfordchurchofchrist.org. 
     
    Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community. 
     
    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [email protected].
     
    Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.
     
    God bless,
     
    Malcolm
    2 min
  • "How to steal a dragon's treasure"

    We take a look at how to steal a dragon's treasure.

    You can find videos on our YouTube channel. Our web site is www.watfordchurchofchrist.org.

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

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

    Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.

    God bless,

    Malcolm

    24 min

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