Meadgate Church Great Baddow Christian Talks

Why does God allow conflict in the world? "There are only to types of people in the world, those who say to God, Thy will be done, and those to whom God says, thy will be done." (2 Thessalonians ch2 v1-5, 13-17, Luke ch20 v 27-38)

(2 Thess 1:1-12; Luke 19:1-10)

Mission or evangelism...or both? (Romans 15:1-6; Luke 4: 14-24)

Remain faithful when you pray and don't give up, keep asking. (Luke 18:1-8)

Phil leads us through the story of the ten lepers. Whilst there was 100% healing, there was only 10% gratitude. Highlighting that our attitude is the heart of worship. How grateful are we for what God has done for us? (2 Timothy 2.8-15, Luke 17.11-19)

Do we behave as servants of God or friends of God? Luke encourages us to meditate on this and find the right balance. (2 Timothy 1:1-14, Luke 17:5-10)

Why did the rich man go to hell? Why did Lazerus go to heaven? Is it ok for us to be rich? Should we strive to be poor? What determines people's standing before God? (1 Timothy ch6 v6-19, Luke ch16 v19-31)

Ask in prayer. When we aim for goals, it can hard to reach them - we need God's help. All - God's message for All. (Luke 16:1-13)

Tim highlights that Christ came to save sinners. Christ changes our condition...he wants us to come home! (1 Timothy 1.12-17; Luke 15.1-10)

What are our priorities? Are we counting the cost of the choices we make? Are we focusing on becoming disciples of Jesus? Andy draws on the story of Onesimus and Philemon and Jesus' teaching on our priorities to get us thinking. (Philemon 1-21, Luke 14:25-33)

What is humility? Don't take the best seat at the table but equally, don't belittle the gifts God has given you. Think of yourself with sober judgement. (Hebrews ch 13 v1-8, 15, 16 Luke ch14 v1, 7-14)

Healing on the Sabbath caused great consternation amongst the Pharisees but Jesus is quick to correct them and show how they should be. (Luke 13:10-17)

Be encouraged by the stories of the saints who persevered and ran a good race. think about God's good deeds and keep going! (Hebrews ch11 v29 Luke ch12 v49-56)

Roger encourages us to put our faith into action. Looking forwards to the future, young or old God has a plan for you. (Hebrews 11.1-3, 8-16; Luke 12.32-40)

We are rich in God when we acknowledge that all we have is because of the provision of God and in our service to Him. (Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21)

Luke reflects on the Lord's prayer and how to pray. (Colossians 2:6-19, Luke 11:1-13)

Listen to God, avoid distractions, and remember that God loves you and that that love can never be taken away from you! (Colossians ch1 v15-28 Luke ch10 v38-42)

(Colossians ch1 v1-14 Luke ch10 v25-37 )

Funmilayo reminds us that there is plentiful harvest and we need to pray for more labourers to take the message of peace into the world. (Galations 6:1-16, Luke 10:1-11, 16-20)

An encouraging word from Gareth on the imperative mission of spreading the written word, leading people to know Jesus. (Nehemiah 8:1-12; 2 Timothy 3:10-17)