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Something good is coming Listen Download Slides
Helen helps us to understand what the season of Advent is about.
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Helen Davies
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01 Dec 13 |
Baptism Testimonies Listen Download Video
Amy, Cathy & Simmone share why they decided to be baptised today.
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24 Nov 13 |
Step up and be bold Listen Download
Dave takes the example of Peter's relation with Jesus as it developed over time and explains why boldness is so important to the church. |
Dave Jones
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03 Nov 13 |
The Secret of Life Listen Download
Geoff explains the revelation he got over the summer about 'walking with God in the cool of the day'. |
Geoff Wilson
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27 Oct 13 |
The Big Picture Listen Download
Nigel uses the example of Cornelius and Peter to illustrate the fact that God is always working on the big picture, often far beyond what we can imagine. |
Nigel Stock
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20 Oct 13 |
The Practice of the Presence of God Listen Download
Dave continues our current theme of "Dwell" with a look at being encouraging to others and "practising" God's presence. |
Dave Jones
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13 Oct 13 |
Being in the Presence Listen Download Slides
Guest speaker Sarah from the Marlow Anglican Ministry team uses the situation of Mary and Martha to remind us of the importance of spending regular time just being still in God's presence. |
Sarah Fitgerald
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06 Oct 13 |
Hands Up! Listen Download Slides
Keith explains why it's sometimes so important to get our hands out of our pockets and into the air. |
Keith Grafham
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29 Sep 13 |
The Wonder of Presence Listen Download Slides
Colin continues our theme of "Dwell" as he considers what it means to live in God's presence. |
Colin Barnes
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22 Sep 13 |
Family on a Mission: the Next Phase Listen Download Slides
Dave describes the next phase of us being a 'Family on a Mission' - the emphasis being on Mission. Some significant changes are involved!
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Dave Jones
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08 Sep 13 |
Dwell (part 1) Listen Download
Dave introduces our theme for the new term - 'Dwell' - through which we will be learning more about how to enter into, host and enjoy the presence of God both individually and corporately. |
Dave Jones
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01 Sep 13 |
Take time to pause Listen Download
John reflects on our current theme of 'Pause' and encourages us to take time out from time to time in large Groups and as individuals or couples, and to cultivate daily quiet times with God too. |
John Richards
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25 Aug 13 |
Rest is GOOD Listen Download
Dave kicks off our summer theme "Pause" with a look at the topic of Rest and Sabbath.
A novel position from which to speak! :-)
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Dave Jones
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28 Jul 13 |
Family Name, Family Likeness Listen Download Slides
Andy urges us to take on the likeness of our Father and to be clothed in a chitenje (all-purpose garment) of love. |
Andy Read
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21 Jul 13 |
The Treasure Principle Listen Download Slides
How's your standard of giving? Hear this and many other thought-provoking questions in Andrew's latest talk in the 'generous living' series. |
Andrew Southwood
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30 Jun 13 |
Holiness Listen Download
Dave speaks on a subject close to his heart - what it means to be holy. Let's be Febreze christians! |
Dave Jones
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23 Jun 13 |
Being a FAT father Listen Download Slides
Keith challenges us to be ready to father those we meet as we go through life, in the same way as God fathers us - FAT (you'll have to listen to the talk!) |
Keith Grafham
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16 Jun 13 |
Your table is prepared Listen Download
God has laid a table for us in the presence of our enemies, and He's calling us to do the same for everyone we meet. Let's make River Marlow a place where people find hope and purpose. |
Carl Wills
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09 Jun 13 |
Family on a Mission - 1 year in Listen Download Slides
Dave reviews what we have achieved together over the past 12 months since he took over as leader, and outlines his thoughts and priorities for the next year. |
Dave Jones
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02 Jun13 |
God at Work - Paul (Commercial Estate Agent) Listen Download 1985 press article
Dave interviews Paul about his business and how God has been involved in it from the start. |
Paul Deriaz
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26 May 13 |
Marinating Your Tribe Listen Download
In this superb talk guest speaker James Featherby encourages us to reach out to our tribes - the places where we work - and to seek to realign them to God's original purposes. |
James Featherby
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12 May 13 |
Work - love it or hate it? Listen Download Slides Video clip
Sandra shares from her own work 'journey' over the past couple of years and encourages us to change things in our own situations. |
Sandra Bullen
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05 May 13 |
God at Work - Paul (Hospital Finance Director)
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God at Work - Sheila (Composer of Chidren's Musicals)
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Dave interviews Paul and Sheila their work, and how God is involved in it. |
Sheila Wilson
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Paul Wratten
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28 Apr 13 |
Guest Speaker Andy speaks and sings from the heart about working alongside God in reaching out to the needy, the broken and the hurting. It's only in the 'doing' that we will learn about key aspects of God's love and character Listen Download
Visit bit.ly/drownshallow to order the 'Drowning in the Shallow' album on itunes and hear previews. See also www.facebook.com/andyflannagan
www.twitter.com/andyflannagan www.andyflan.com
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"I should report right away that this is a near perfect album – insightful and challenging lyrics, infectious melodies, warm, confident, clear and committed singing, tasteful musical accompaniment and gorgeous harmony vocals" (Cross Rhythms 10/10)
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Andy Flannagan
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21 Apr 13 |
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Ben Hodgson
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14 Apr 13 |
God At Work 1 - Intro Listen Download
God at Work - Lina's Testimony Listen Download
Dave kicks off a new 2 month teaching series entitled "God at Work". Many of us spend a significant portion of our waking hours at work. But did you know we’re there to co-labour with the King of the Universe? God is at work using his people as agents of change and as messengers of love and grace. |
Dave Jones
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07 Apr 13 |
The Big Story - End or Beginning? Listen Download Slides
It looked like Jesus' crucifixion was the end of The Big Story, but God.... ; as we know, in a stunning plot twist Jesus death was just the beginning of something else. And those "but God..."s are still happening today. |
Andy Read
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31 Mar 13 |
A Celebration of Dedication Listen Download
Al speaks to a packed meeting on the occasion of Zach and Darcie's dedication. |
Al Bullen
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24 Mar 13 |
The Big Story part 4 - God & Sons: World Beaters
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How the world is won and fulfils the purpose it was made for.
The Big Story was a four week series looking at the history of the world as recorded in the Bible. Does it make sense? Does it have any relevance for today and can it really tell us why we are here, what the universe was made for and where it's all heading? |
Colin Barnes
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17 Mar 13 |
Living according to the Spirit Listen Download
Guest speaker Andrei explains the difference between soul and spirit, and explains how it possible that our spirits cannot sin if we are born again.
Also, see and hear Andrei's presentation on the work of Holy Trinity Church Moscow Listen Download Slides |
Andrei Blinkov
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03 Mar 13 |
The Big Story part 3 - God & Sons: The Winning Formula
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Jesus came to show us what God is like / what love looks like / what man could be - and as a consequence the enemy is defeated.
(The Big Story is a four week series looking at the history of the world as recorded in the Bible. Does it make sense? Does it have any relevance for today and can it really tell us why we are here, what the universe was made for and where it's all heading?) |
Colin Barnes
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24 Feb 13 |
The Big Story part 2 - God & Sons: Boom and Bust
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Colin continues his series on the developing partnership between God and Man with "Boom and bust - from Abraham to Exile", a canter through the Old Testament.
(The Big Story is a four week series looking at the history of the world as recorded in the Bible. Does it make sense? Does it have any relevance for today and can it really tell us why we are here, what the universe was made for and where it's all heading?) |
Colin Barnes
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17 Feb 13 |
The Big Story part 1 - God & Sons: Make or Break
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Genesis 1-11: Why the world is like it is. If there is a God who is all-powerful and loves us all, then why is the world filled with so much suffering? |
Colin Barnes
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10 Feb 13 |
Living Generously part 1 Listen Download
Andrew brings a challenging message in which he asks 'if God doesn't have your wallet (or purse), does He really have your heart?'. |
Andrew Southwood
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03 Feb 13 |
Where are we now? Listen Download
Laurence considers where the UK church is in its / our mission to transform our Localities and the Nation.
bio on Cell UK website bio on Hope website "Rethinking evangelism in the 21st century" video |
Laurence Singlehurst
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27 Jan 13 |
New Beginnings Listen Download
Dave talks about his vision for the Marlow congregation in 2013, looking forward to us growing in many different ways. |
Dave Jones
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06 Jan 13 |
Friendship is Steps Listen Download
In this Christmas meeting talk Andy explains that sometimes words, no matter how eloquent, just aren't good enough. |
Andy Read
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23 Dec 12 |
Take off your cloak Listen Download
Carl exhorts us to take off the things that hold us back and run to Jesus.
(River members can hear the Words Carl gave to various individuals via the Marlow blog) |
Carl Wills
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16 Dec 12 |
Great Expectations Listen Download
Geoff examines how Mary reacted to the role God gave her, including how she let His words 'brew' inside her - and encourages us to do the same. |
Geoff Wilson
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02 Dec 12 |
Walking into our calling Listen Download
Jan examines the early parts of the life of Gideon to demonstrate how we too can move from a position of fear and doubt into fulfilling God's calling as individuals and as a congregation. |
Jan Vickers
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25 Nov 12 |
Risk and Faith 3 Listen Download
Rev Dave Bull, Rector of All Saints Marlow, with the third in our series on risk and faith. He encourages us to 'feel the fear and do it anyway'.
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Rev Dave Bull
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18 Nov 12 |
Risk and Faith 2 Listen Download Slides
Colin continues our series on risk and faith, encouraging and challenging us to be prepared to look foolish for Jesus' sake.
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Colin Barnes
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04 Nov 12 |
Risk and Faith Listen Download YouTube clip
Vicky asserts that we were created to adventure. Are you ready to take some more risks with God, in the confidence that He is right behind you? |
Vicky Earll
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28 Oct 12 |
Grace - the burning centre of the Gospel Listen Download
Al speaks passionately about how Grace together with Peace are the brand essence of the Gospel. Do we sometimes jump too quickly in judgement, rather than choosing the way of Grace?
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Al Bullen
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21 Oct 12 |
A Culture of Honour part 3 Listen Download
Dave speaks once again on the topic of honouring one another - and indeed all those we meet. Keep your love turned on! |
Dave Jones
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14 Oct 12 |
A Culture of Honour part 2 Listen Download Slides YouTube clip
Dave further develops our current theme of honour, including what does it mean to be honourable?
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Dave Jones
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30 Sep 12 |
Who am I and why am I here? Listen Download
Colin speaks at Isabella's dedication about these two key life questions which we all face with as we grow out beyond childhood |
Colin Barnes
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23 Sep 12 |
A Culture of Honour Listen Download Slides videoclip1 videoclip2
Andy speaks about having a culture of honour in the church, and what this means practically |
Andy Read
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09 Sep 12 |
What's our mission? Listen Download Slides
Dave further develops our "family on a mission" theme (see talk of 29th April) by answering the question: what is our mission anyway? |
Dave Jones
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02 Sep 12 |
Giving Listen Download Mr Bean video
Andy uses the Olympics to illustrate this message about giving. |
Andy Read
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29 Jul 12 |
The Goodness of God part 2 Listen Download Declarations
Dave follows up Colin's talk of last week with another look at God's goodness, this time focusing on what Jesus revealed about it. |
Dave Jones
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22 Jul 12 |
The Goodness of God Listen Download
Colin preaches on a subject very close to his heart - God is good (all the time) |
Colin Barnes
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15 Jul 12 |
Fathers' Day talk Listen Download
Firstly Al shares on the subject of Fathers' Day; then from Ps:22 & 23 speaks with passion on 'The Lord is my Shepherd'. |
Al Bullen
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17 Jun 12 |
Loving God Listen Download
Dave exhorts us as individuals and as a congregation to seek to love God more deeply. With some top tips to help in doing so. |
Dave Jones
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10 Jun 12 |
Walking in Joy Listen Download
Vicky encourages us to keep living in God's joy, and gives some tips to help achieve this. |
Vicky Earll
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03 Jun 12 |
Let's get fat! Listen Download
Colin brings a message about Hope taking lessons from the life of King David . Let's get fat (in the Spirit) so we can carry an abundance of God's Hope to give away. |
Colin Barnes
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27 May 12 |
What being a church family means Listen Download
Dave explains what he sees as the most important elements of being a healthy church family. |
Dave Jones
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06 May 12 |
A family on a mission Listen Download
In his first talk as our leader Dave outlines what he'd like the congregation to being aiming for. |
Dave Jones
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29 Apr 12 |
Final thoughts Listen Download Slides
This was Pete & Helen's last meeting as leaders of the congregation. Here they review the key messages God gave them for us over the last 4 years. |
Pete & Helen D
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22 Apr 12 |
Daniel Listen Download Slides
Karen presents an overview of Daniel and the impact he had on the kings of Babylon. |
Karen Feakin
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15 Apr 12 |
What's your value? Listen Download
Dave brings an Easter message with a twist. |
Dave Jones
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08 Apr 12 |
What Not To Wear Listen Download
Helen suggests we should all consider a makeover so we are dressed appropriately for the wedding (!) |
Helen Davies
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01 Apr 12 |
Living from a resurrection perspective Listen Download Slides
Andrew explains how our expectation of eternity with God should affect us in the here and now. |
Andrew Rackstraw
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25 Mar 12 |
Speaking to Society with an unintimidated voice Listen Download
Al exhorts us to stand up for our values and refuse to be intimidated by Society's views on matters like homosexuality and the reality of the Demonic. Also for us to understand the need to communicate the Father heart of God to those who lack a sense of identity. |
Al Bullen
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18 Mar 12 |
What sort of Church do we want to be? Listen Download
Andy discusses 6 traits by which a healthy church should be characterised. |
Andy Read
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04 Mar 12 |
Small Groups Listen Download
Helen outlines the history of small groups from Moses' time until today, and explains why they are so valuable and how everyone could benefit from being a member of one. "River" song (and lyrics) |
Helen Davies
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26 Feb 12 |
Fresh Hope Listen Download
Vicky ditches what she'd prepared, in order to talk about rediscovering God's Hope in our lives in the face of hopeless situations. |
Vicky Earll
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19 Feb 12 |
Get up and get ready for the new season Listen Download
Gill applies to our situation the words spoken to Joshua when Moses died: "Arise and cross the Jordan" |
Gill Gifford
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12 Feb 12 |
A Question of Truth Listen Download Slides
Geoff asks: what is truth, and how should we respond to it? |
Geoff Wilson
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22 Jan 12 |
Sharing God's Peace and Love Listen Download
Colin talks about the impact that knowing and sharing God's peace and love has. |
Colin Barnes
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08 Jan 12 |
Frankincense, Myrrh and Gold Listen Download Slides
Andy takes us on a journey from Christmas to Easter. |
Andy Read
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18 Dec 11 |
Stop digging! Listen Download
Christen returns to the theme he spoke on when he first took over leadership of River - that of God's presence. |
Christen Forster
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04 Dec 11 |
John part 7 - The Holy Spirit Our Helper Listen Download
Helen covers John 10-17, focusing in particular on the role of the Holy Spirit to come along side and help us. |
Helen Davies
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20 Nov 11 |
John part 6 - Three Views of the Cross Listen Download
Colin speaks from John 18 & 19 about the three themes of the Cross: Atonement, Victory and Love |
Colin Barnes
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06 Nov 11 |
What love looks like Listen Download Slides YouTube clip
Dave speaks from 1 John 4 about God's amazing love for us. |
Dave Jones
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30 Oct 11 |
John part 5 - The Bread of Life Listen Download
Jan takes us through John 6 which has the theme of Jesus as the Bread of Life. |
Jan Vickers
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16 Oct 11 |
John part 4 - Now is the time Listen Download
...to possess the kingdom. Colin encourages us to be bold and to give those we meet this week a chance to encounter God and to learn about His love. |
Colin Barnes
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09 Oct 11 |
John part 3 - A Dangerous Intimacy Listen Download
Christen uses the account of Jesus' meeting with the Samaritan woman to explain God's passion for us to be passionate with Him. |
Christen Forster
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02 Oct 11 |
John part 2 - Getting involved in the Community Listen Download
Vicky asserts that two vital roles of any church are both being community and engaging with the local community around it. |
Vicky Earll
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25 Sep 11 |
John part 1 Listen Download
Helen kicks off our new teaching series on the Gospel of John (which will run up to Christmas). |
Helen Davies
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18 Sep 11 |
Marlow congregation weekend away - Rhythms of Hope
Please click here to access the talks and see the photos. |
Carl Wills
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11 Sep 11 |
Friendship Listen Download Mindmap
Pete speaks about friendship, and in particular the friendship with God that we can enjoy. |
Pete Davies
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28 Aug 11 |
Following in His steps Listen Download
Milan (from Nepal) speaks from 1 Peter 2 about following in Jesus' steps, learning from Him and listening to Him. |
Milan Adhikari
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21 Aug 11 |
Furious Love Listen Download Bible verses
Andy & Lina bring a challenge about our response to the fact that God's Word is not a set of mere guidelines but something that can be seen, heard and touched.
Nothing can tear us from the grip of His mighty love. We’ve only glimpsed His vast affection, heard whispers of His heart and passion: it’s pouring down
His love is deep, His love is wide and it covers us. His love is fierce, His love is strong - it is furious. His love is sweet, His love is wild and it's waking hearts to life
The Father loves and sends His Son; The Son lays down His life for all. He lavishes His love upon us, He calls us now, His sons and daughters: He’s reaching out
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Andy & Lina Read
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14 Aug 11 |