Episodes

  • "Hope in our relationships" with Adam and Jess

    "Hope in our relationships" with Adam and Jess
    Jun 29 2025
    In this talk, Adam and Jess explore the challenging passage of 1 Peter 3:1-12, discussing the context of the early Christian wives and the cultural pressures they faced. They emphasise that this passage is not about oppression or abuse, but about mutual respect, selfless love, and seeking each other's good in reverence to Christ. The call to follow Christ's example of submission is relevant for all relationships. They encourage us to be people of peace, compassion, and humility, repaying hostility with blessing, and letting our lives be a witness to the love of Christ.
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    29 mins
  • "Hope in Your Work" with Ruth McCabe

    "Hope in Your Work" with Ruth McCabe
    Jun 22 2025
    This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 22 June 2025. The reading was from 1 Peter 2:18-25. In this talk, Ruth explores how Peter's message to slaves in the early church applies to us today, whether at work, home or in the community. Drawing on examples like Joseph and Brother Yun, the speaker emphasises the importance of trusting God amidst hardship and injustice. Ultimately, we are challenged to not only know Jesus' love for us, but to love Him in return, following His example in all we do.
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    21 mins
  • "Hope in a Broken World" with Jack Cross

    "Hope in a Broken World" with Jack Cross
    Jun 15 2025
    This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 15 June 2025. The reading was 1 Peter 2:11-17. In this inspiring talk, Jack explores how we, as Christians set apart from the world, can glorify God through our good deeds. By abstaining from sin and instead focusing on acts of kindness, we worship God in our daily lives. Jack challenges us to honour all people, even those who may be difficult to respect, as a powerful witness to God's love. When we commit to honouring one another as the body of Christ, we open the door for revival in our church and city.
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    26 mins
  • "Hope For Each Other" with Simon Mitchell (Tearfund)

    "Hope For Each Other" with Simon Mitchell (Tearfund)
    May 25 2025
    This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 25 May 2025. The readings were from 2 Kings 4:1-7 and John 2:1-11. In his talk, Simon Mitchell shared about the work of Tearfund, a Christian relief and development agency. He highlighted how Tearfund's Church and Community Transformation programme helps people in poverty to identify their resources and potential, and to work together to bring about change in their communities. Simon encouraged us to partner with Tearfund through prayer and financial support, to help transform lives around the world.
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    23 mins
  • "Fully Invested in Hope" with Richard Portlock

    "Fully Invested in Hope" with Richard Portlock
    May 18 2025
    This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 18 May 2025. The reading was from 1 Peter 1:13-21. In this talk, Richard explores the theme of hope, emphasising that for Christians, hope is a firm confidence rooted in trust in God's promises and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He challenges us to make belief in and experience of Christ's resurrection our daily pattern, letting it shape our attitudes and actions. Richard encourages us to be "fully invested in hope," staking everything on the trustworthiness of God's promise, just as the parables of the hidden treasure and pearl of great price illustrate.
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    22 mins
  • "Castles of Hope: Prophecy, Patience and Proclamation" with Jane Portlock

    "Castles of Hope: Prophecy, Patience and Proclamation" with Jane Portlock
    May 11 2025
    This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 11 May 2025. The reading was 1 Peter 1:10-12. In this insightful talk, Jane Portlock explores the themes of prophecy, patience and proclamation. She reflects on how the prophets searched intently for the time and circumstances of the Messiah's coming, demonstrating patience in waiting for God's timing. Jane challenges us to embrace our responsibility to proclaim the message of hope, just as the angels longed to look into these things. She encourages us to step into leadership roles and be part of the driving force behind the church's ministry, supported by the clergy team.
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    23 mins
  • "A Hope That Endures: Finding Joy in the Midst of Suffering" with Steve Carter

    "A Hope That Endures: Finding Joy in the Midst of Suffering" with Steve Carter
    May 4 2025
    This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 4th May 2025. The reading was from 1 Peter 1:6-9. In this talk, Steve explores the theme of suffering in the Christian life. Drawing on examples from Star Wars, personal experience, and the life of an elderly congregation member, he highlights how God can use trials to refine our faith, draw us closer to Jesus, and fill us with inexpressible joy. The speaker encourages us to rejoice in suffering, resist Satan's lies, and rely on the Holy Spirit's help to endure. Ultimately, our hope is found in Christ's finished work on the cross and the promise of future glory.
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    34 mins
  • "Seeds of Living Hope" with Rachel Drake

    "Seeds of Living Hope" with Rachel Drake
    Apr 27 2025
    This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 27th April 2025. The reading was 1 Peter 1:1-5. In this talk, Rachel explores the concept of living hope, comparing it to a dormant seed that contains the potential for life. She explains that through Jesus' resurrection, we have a confident expectation of future good. Despite facing challenges and suffering, we can trust in God's unfailing hope. Rachel encourages the congregation to look for signs of life in difficult situations and to share this living hope with others in Southaea who do not yet know Jesus.
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    27 mins