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Believe, Become and Behave
Graham Watts 14 April
Speaking from Luke's account of what we call Palm Sunday, Graham challenges us not just to believe in Jesus the King but also to become like Him and behave like Him. |
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People of God 20 - Peter: Faith at the Crossroads Slides
Nigel Stock 07 April
Nigel focuses on Peter in the period between Gethsemane and Jesus cooking breakfast for the disciples on the beach , and explains the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation. Does our worldview need to change? Do we need to have a 'reconciling conversation' with Jesus? Or do we need to hear his call again and re-position ourselves to receive from Him. |
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People of God 19 - Mary Magdelene: Apostle to the Apostles Slides Video
Paul Wratten 31 March
Paul explains Mary Magdalene's central role in the accounts of the Resurrection, You might think she was the least likely person to announce the Good News first, and therefore to launch 2,000 years of Christian witness, but in fact she was one of the most devoted and brave of the disciples (both male and female) and consequently a role model for us today. |
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People of God 18 - Mary, Mother of Jesus: Belief in Action Slides
Colin Barnes 24 March
Mary treasured what God spoke to her through Gabriel despite having also to embrace the promise and reality of future painful times in her life. Let's live out of the moments when God speaks to us rather than from pain and doubt. |
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People of God 17 - Daniel Video
Andrew Southwood 17 March
Andrew draws a key challenge from the story of Daniel: if we describe someone as our enemy, this may say more about our attitude and hang-ups than anything they've done. |
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People of God 16 - Hosea: The Ultimate Love Story Slides Video
Alison Hopkinson 10 March
Ali unpacks the book of Hosea, which at its heart reveals that God wants a deep personal relationship with us - whatever we've done, He loves each of us like there's no tomorrow. |
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People of God 15 - Esther: For Such A Time Slides Video 1 Video 2
Anthea Wratten 03 March
Anthea questions whether the Book of Esther is a 'princess' story in which God installed a Jewess as Queen so that His people could be saved; perhaps it would be more accurate to consider it an account of egos, hatred, violence, and good & bad influence. This book doesn't even mention God - so what are its lessons for us today? |
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Jonah - An Old Testament Parable Slides
Colin Barnes 24 February
Colin presents Jonah as a parable and a tale of the unexpected which challenges our assumptions. |
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People of God 14 - David: Power and Purpose Slides
Alistair Bullen 17 February
Al draws several themes from David's time as King and applies them to our lives today. This deeply flawed man brought purpose to his own life and to the Nation, and radiated power. But at the same time he showed humility and utter passion in serving God, even when it made him look silly. |
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How to Communicate the Good News in 2019
Laurence Singlehurst 10 February
How can we ensure the Gospel is communicated to today's society in a language that can be more easily understood? The "Billy Graham" style message of the 50's just doesn't work in 2019. Speaking from Colossians 2, guest speaker Laurence Singlehurst outlines the issues and gives some suggestions on how we might be smarter in our approach. |
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People of God 13 - David: A Promise Challenged Slides
Ceri Davies 03 February
How do we respond when waiting for God to move? Let's learn from David; who rather than letting pride and fear rule him said in Psalm 27 “Here’s what I’ve learned through it all: Don’t give up; don’t be impatient; Be entwined as one with the Lord. Be brave and courageous, and never lose hope. Yes, keep on waiting—for He will never disappoint you!” |
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People of God 12 - David: A Promise Given Slides
Colin Barnes 27 January
Colin teaches from David's early life: it's a fantastic story, with big themes including how God works with normal people to achieve His purposes. Some key lessons are that we’re all anointed, empowered, watched over for good and we can all prophesy. |
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People of God 11 - Ruth: Grace & Redemption Slides
Andy Read 20 January
Andy looks at Grace and Redemption as demonstrated in the book of Ruth. These themes appear in the human story involving Ruth, Naomi and Boaz, in the parallel bigger story of Jesus' birth and death, and we're left with the challenge of showing kindness to each other and to the marginalised. |
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Anthea and Paul share some of their thoughts and hopes for 2019 for the congregation. The Marlow team's vision is that we should be an authentic, passionate, praying community of Jesus followers who are impacting our area with God's love; not to be 'reclining' but rather being radical, intentional and focused, with prayer weaving through everything, and as a result to thrive and grow.
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