Episodes

  • "Unwrapping the Gifts of the Spirit" with Neil Smart

    "Unwrapping the Gifts of the Spirit" with Neil Smart
    Sep 15 2024
    This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 15th September 2024. Discover the transformative power of spiritual gifts in this enlightening sermon from St. Jude's Church. Delving into 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Neil explores how the gifts of the Holy Spirit are essential for building a vibrant, effective church in today's world. Learn why these gifts are given to all believers, how they benefit the entire community, and why embracing both the Word and the Spirit is crucial for spiritual growth. Whether you're a new Christian or a long-time believer, this message will inspire you to identify, develop, and use your unique spiritual gifts for God's glory and the common good. Join us as we unpack the adventure of living in the fullness of the Spirit and becoming more like Christ.
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    26 mins
  • "The Power of God-Breathed Scripture" with Revd Canon Andrew Dow

    "The Power of God-Breathed Scripture" with Revd Canon Andrew Dow
    Sep 8 2024
    This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 8th September 2024. This powerful talk explores how God's Word equips believers for every good work. Drawing from 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Andrew Dow emphasizes that all Scripture is God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. Through examples like Archbishop George Carey memorizing extensive portions of Scripture and Dr James Simpson pioneering anesthesia inspired by a biblical passage, the sermon illustrates Scripture's transformative impact. It offers practical tips, like the "AAA" approach (Adore, Admit, Aspire), to make the Bible come alive. This message will encourage you to dive deeper into God's Word and discover how it thoroughly equips you for the good works God has prepared for you.
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    23 mins
  • "Jesus heals the blind" with Debs Smart

    "Jesus heals the blind" with Debs Smart
    Aug 18 2024
    This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 19th August 2024. Debs explores the story of Jesus healing the two blind men in Matthew 9:27-31. She highlights how the blind men demonstrated persevering faith by continually crying out to Jesus as the "Son of David," the long-awaited Messiah. Debs emphasizes the importance of faith in coming to Jesus for both physical and spiritual healing. She challenges listeners to consider their own spiritual blindness and need for Jesus, as well as how to share the hope of Christ with others who are lost and searching for peace in the wrong places.
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    14 mins
  • "Jesus heals a paralytic let down through a roof" with Adam Tams

    "Jesus heals a paralytic let down through a roof" with Adam Tams
    Aug 4 2024
    This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 8th August 2024 The passage was from Matthew 9. In this sermon, Adam explores the story of Jesus healing the paralyzed man in Matthew 9:1-8. He examines the passage in reverse order, focusing on three key words: miracle, misunderstanding, and motive. Adam emphasizes being filled with awe at Jesus' miracles, both in scripture and in our daily lives. He cautions against always linking individual sin and sickness, noting this passage is about Jesus' authority to forgive sins and bring wholeness. Finally, he highlights the importance of persevering faith through life's trials, sharing an inspiring testimony of a fellow priest battling terminal cancer yet radiant with hope and joy in Jesus.
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    30 mins
  • "Building a life on truth" with Neil Smart

    "Building a life on truth" with Neil Smart
    Jul 21 2024
    This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 21st July 2024 The passage was from Matthew 7 and Neil spoke with the title ‘Building a life on truth.' In this impactful sermon, Neil delivers a wake-up call: it's not enough to just hear Jesus' words, we must put them into practice. Using powerful illustrations, he shows how lives not grounded in Christ's teachings will ultimately collapse. Neil challenges us to intentionally build our lives on the unshakable foundation of Jesus and His truth. He casts a compelling vision of a church that is "Jesus-centered and Kingdom-seeking." If you want your life to stand firm in the midst of life's storms, this message is for you. Tune in to be inspired to establish your life on the solid rock of Jesus Christ!
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    25 mins
  • "Spiritual Deceptions" with Adam Tams

    "Spiritual Deceptions" with Adam Tams
    Jul 14 2024
    This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 14th July 2024 The passage was from Matthew 7 and Adam Tams spoke with the title ‘Asking.' In this sermon, Adam delves into the challenging passage of Matthew 7:13-23, urging us to consider if we are in danger of being deceived in our spiritual lives. He emphasizes the importance of examining this difficult text rather than ignoring it.
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    31 mins
  • "Asking", with Debs Smart

    "Asking", with Debs Smart
    Jul 7 2024
    This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 7th July 2024 The passage was from Matthew 7 and Debs Smart spoke with the title ‘Asking.' In this talk, Debs discusses Jesus' teachings on prayer and righteousness from the Sermon on the Mount. She emphasizes the importance of praying persistently with faith for God to develop inward righteousness and Christlike character in our lives. Debs encourages us to imitate God's loving nature by treating others as we want to be treated.
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    21 mins
  • Justice, Righteousness, and Truth, with Mike Robins (Compassion UK)

    Justice, Righteousness, and Truth, with Mike Robins (Compassion UK)
    Jun 30 2024
    This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 30th June 2024. In this inspiring message, Pastor Mike Robins shares about the power of intervention and how sponsoring a child in need can transform lives and communities. Drawing from Scripture and his own experiences with Compassion UK, Pastor Mike challenges us to reflect God's heart for the poor and helpless.
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    22 mins