Meadgate Church Great Baddow Christian Talks

As British people we have an identity as British, but we also have an identity in Christ which transcends the physical. In this All-Stage Worship talk, Tim explores what this means. (Galatians 3:23-29)

The three persons of God are referred to many times in the old and new testament, showing that God is plural and that this mystery has been with us from the very beginning. (Romans ch5 v1-5, John ch16 v12-15)

Paul and Silas have spiritual freedom even in jail. God can bring true freedom. (Acts 16:16-34 John 17:20-26)

The moving pint glass...! (Acts 16:6-15, John 14:23-29)

A new command given by Jesus to love one another. This replaces the old covenant but is sometimes hard to do! (John chapter 13 verse 34)

Jesus came to love and serve, not to rule. (Acts 9:36-43; John 10:22-30)

Pat explores the forgiveness and calling offered to Peter and how we might find the same for us. (John 21: 1-19)

Luke tells us how the kingdom is here today, Jesus has done it! We are forgiven We have work to do We have hope (Revelation 1.4-8; John 20.19-31)

Christ is risen. He is risen indeed! (1 Corinthians 15:15, 19-26, Luke 24:1-12)

Phil takes three mini-episodes from Palm Sunday and asks: - Are we lagging behind? - Are we we willing to give what we have to Jesus when he asks? - How is our worshipping heart? (Luke 19:28-40 and Psalm 118:1-2,19-29)

Stepping out and doing acts for Jesus can sometimes be daunting but this did not deter Mary who washed Jesus' feet with perfume and her hair showing a humble spirit and this was to bear fruit. (Philippians 3:4b-14, John 12:1-8)

Come back! Come in! (Luke 15:1-3. 11-32; 2 Cor 5:16-21)

Funmilayo challenges us on the distractions that would keep us away from completing God's plan for us. We need not give in to fear because Jesus protects us "under His wings". (Phil 3.17-4.1, Luke 13.31-35)

Tim considers how Jesus' temptations in the desert show us the key to facing temptation ourselves and asks us to consider going into the desert place to find Jesus this lent. (Luke 4: 1-13)

Pat reminds us whether we're in the valley or on the mountain top - God is with us. Remember what God told us..."This is my Son, whom I have chosen; LISTEN to him" (Luke 9 v 28-43, 2 Cor 3 v12 - 4 v 2)

The sermon on the plain where Jesus says blessed are those that suffer in this life but woe to those how indulge in this life as they have had their reward already. (1 Corinthians 15:12-20; Luke 6:17-26)

Are you stuck in the shallow waters or will you let Jesus into your boat as Peter did, head out into deeper waters, and experience God's greater power. (Luke 5:1-11; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11)

(1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Luke 2:22-40)

Funmilayo reminds us that we all need encouragement and reminder, as Jesus did, that we are God's beloved. (Luke 3: 15-22)

Phil encourages to live our Christian lives in public not private; sharing the truth in love. The good news of Jesus is for everyone; how are we communicating that to those around us? Phil leads us through three simple steps to remember: 1, Repentance 2, Go public 3, Signpost (Philippians 1.3-11; Luke 3.1-6)