Gilnahirk Baptist Church's Podcast

Palm Sunday 2026 - Who is this? - Matt 21:1-11

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:15:21 GMT

Pastor Drew Steele begins Holy Week, by reflecting on Matthew's account of Jesus arrival at Jerusalem on that first Palm Sunday.

The whole City was in uproar, and questioning Who this was arriving in the City, and Drew walks us through how Jesus was seen that day.

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[Living in the promises of God - Abraham] #5 - DIY Faith - Gen 16

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:39:41 GMT

Pastor Drew Steele continues our teaching series on the life of Abraham - Living in the promises of God.

Having previously seen the example of Abram waiting in the gap, we see another example of a backward step from Abram, as we see the dangers of a Do It Yourself Faith, and not waiting on God.

We see the mistakes that were made by many of the people in the passage, we see the grace that is offered and the praise that is given.

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[Living in the promises of God - Abraham] #4 - Waiting in the gap - Gen 15

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:17:03 GMT

Pastor Drew Steele continues our teaching series on the life of Abraham - Living in the promises of God.

With waiting being an inevitable part of life, we see how God helps us in times of waiting between the promise and the fulfilment.

We see God's promise, Abram's question, God's invitation, Abram's response, and God's gift in the promise of an heir and land.

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Boldness // Allen McCluggage //Acts 4:1-31

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:06:28 GMT

Allen McCluggage, from The Word 1:1, brings u a message ecouraging us to have boldness in sharing our faith in Jesus with others, by reminding us of the Need for boldness, The source of boldness, the name being proclaimed with boldness, and the prayer asking for boldness.

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[Living in the promises of God - Abraham] #3 - Eyes of Faith - Gen 13 & 14

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:12:26 GMT

Pastor Drew Steele continues our teaching series on the life of Abraham - Living in the promises of God.

We are reminded that where we look, is where you will go, and contrast Lot and Abram as they are faced with decision over the land to enter.

We see Abram demonstrate the faith in God, and Gods timing in fulfilling Gods promise.

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[Living in the promises of God - Abraham] #2 - Shock & Surprise - Gen 12:10-20

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:24:49 GMT

Pastor Drew Steele continues our new teaching series on the life of Abraham - Living in the promises of God.

We see that Abram, was human, and look at his shocking sin, but amidst it all revel in the hope of Gods Surprising Grace.

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[Living in the promises of God - Abraham] #1 - Call & Response - Gen 12:1-9

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:40:22 GMT

Pastor Drew Steele begins our new teaching series on the life of Abraham - Living in the promises of God, by giving us an introduction to Abram

We see God speaks, to graciously call Abram, and to equip him with promises, and we see Abram respond with obedience and worship.

We are encouraged to have hearts that are tied to Christ, not to circumstance, like Abram whose focus was on a city whose maker was God..

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[Ready, Steady, Grow] #4 - Missions (Matt 28:16-20)

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:06:36 GMT

Paul Simpson, Elder at Gilnahirk Baptist Church, finishes the mini-series Ready, Steady, Grow, focusing on Missions.

He reminds us why the church is to be involved in mission, that Jesus commands it and that it is the message that transforms lives; and how does the church do mission, by looking at Jesus, others, the nations.

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[Ready, Steady, Grow] #3 - Church (1 Cor 12; Eph 4)

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:11:26 GMT

Pastor Drew Steele continues our mini-series, Ready, Steady, Grow, practices and rhythms to help us grow in Christ, starting with Prayer.

Drew reminds us why the Church should be, and how the Church should be, reminding us that the church is a place of diverse unity, and purposeful activity, through which we are called, gathered, equipped and sent.

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Growing up in Christ // Tom Kanwischer// Phil 3:12-4:1

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:05:42 GMT

Tom Kanwischer, a student at Irish Baptist College, brings us Gods word from Philippians. He encourages us to Pursue maturity, watch where we are looking, and remember whose we are as we look to Grow up in Christ.

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Praise // Rev Stuart McCrea // Psalm 33

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:35:50 GMT

As part of our United Churches weekend, Rev Stuart McCrea from First Holywood and Gilnahirk Presbyterian Churches reminds us about Praise from Psalm 33.

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[Ready, Steady, Grow] #2 - Prayer (1 Thes 5:17)

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:10:41 GMT

Pastor Drew Steele continues our new mini-series, Ready, Steady, Grow, practices and rhythms to help us grow in Christ, starting with Prayer.

Drew reminds us why we should pray and how we should pray, with the focus on the regular practice of prayer enabling a constant connection with our Father.

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[Ready, Steady, Grow] #1 - Bible (2 Tim 3:14-17)

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 22:15:38 GMT

Pastor Drew Steele introduces our new mini-series, Ready, Steady, Grow, practices and rhythms to help us grow in Christ, starting with a focus on Gods word - the Bible.

Drew reminds us why we should read it and how we should read it, and encourages us to grow not just in knowledge, but growing in Christ likeness.

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True Worship // Leslie Hutchinson // Matt 2:1-12

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 22:22:19 GMT

Leslie Hutchinson reminds us of the nature of True Worship, reflecting on the actions of the Magi in the Christmas story

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[Advent 2025] #4 - The WORD - Powerfully Saving

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:51:31 GMT

Pastor Drew Steele continues our Advent Series, focusing on John 1:14 - the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. During our Carol Service Drew reminds us the Word is Powerfully Saving, highlighting that Jesus, the Word, is promised, provided and present Saviour.

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[Advent 2025] #3- The WORD - Graciously Revealing

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 21:56:39 GMT

Pastor Drew Steele continues our Advent Series, focusing on John 1:14 - the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, this week focusing on the The Word being Graciously Revealing.

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[Advent 2025] #2- The WORD - Truly Illuminating

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 22:42:41 GMT

Pastor Drew Steele continues our Advent Series, focusing on John 1:14 - the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, this week focusing on the The Word being Truly Illuminating

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[Advent 2025] #1- The WORD - Eternally Divine

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 22:11:28 GMT

Pastor Drew Steele begins our Advent Series, focusing on John 1:14 - the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, this week focusing on the The Word being Eternally Divine.

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[Solid Ground] #32 - Kingdom of God (Luke 13:18-21)

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:09:43 GMT

Pastor Drew Steele encourages us of the small beginnings and the unstoppable growth of the spread of the kingdom of God.

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[Solid Ground] #31 - Sabbath Rejoicing (Luke 13:10-17)

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 17:16:05 GMT

Pastor Drew Steele teaches on rejoicing in the Lord of the Sabbath, and to remind us to rejoice at al the glorious things of Christ, with a reminder that Jesus Sees, Jesus calls, Jesus Speaks and Jesus Acts.

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[Solid Ground] #30 - True Repentance (Luke 13:1-9)

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:26:49 GMT

Pastor Drew Steele reminds us of the necessity and urgency of True Repentance.

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[Solid Ground] #28 - True Treasure (Luke 12:13-34)

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 21:25:55 GMT

Pastor Drew Steele challenges us where our treasure lies, and asks us to look at our attitude towards money and worry, and encourages us to look towards the remedy to both, in having our full trust in the provision, power and pursuit of God.

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[Solid Ground] #27 - Helpful Fear (Luke 12:1-12)

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 21:04:25 GMT

Pastor Drew Steele teaches us on Fearing God, and highlighting the dangers exposed, the truth explained and the action expected as we think of that Helpful Fear.

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[Solid Ground] #26 - Heart Therapy (Luke 11:37-54)

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:42:01 GMT

Pastor Drew Steele challenges us do we need some Heart Therapy, looking at the how the actions we do, and the focus of our attention impacts the posture of our heart.

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[Solid Ground] #25 - Follow the KING (Luke 11:14-34)

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 17:58:21 GMT

Pastor Drew Steele encourages us to ask the question "Who do you say Jesus is?" and looks at how Jesus is the powerful, only, greater, illuminating King!

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[Solid Ground] #24 - Disciple's Prayer (Luke 11:1-13)

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:13:26 GMT

Another familiar passage as we look at the Disciple's Prayer, which Pastor Drew Steele explains how the passage sets an Expectation for prayer, an Example of prayer, and an Encouragement to persevere in prayer.

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[Solid Ground] #23 - Love of a Follower (Luke 10:25-42)

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 21:23:03 GMT

As we continue in our series in Luke's gospel, Pastor Drew Steele challenges us on our love as followers of Jesus, noting we should have an Active and Attentive love.

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[Solid Ground] #22 - Followers who are sent (Luke 10:1-24)

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 21:49:53 GMT

Pastor Drew Steele continues our series in Luke, exploring the theme of Followers who are sent from Luke 10.

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[Solid Ground] #21 - True Following (Luke 9:51-62)

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 21:20:18 GMT

We return to our Solid Ground series in Luke, with a reminder to keep the main thing the main thing, by prioritising the eternal and surrendering the present.

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Can I Trust God?// Matthew Campbell // Exodus 4

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:58:31 GMT

Matthew Campbell (Baptist Association), shares about A God who can be trusted from Exodus 4.

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[I AM] #8 I am the Alpha and Omega (Revelation 22)

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 06:43:16 GMT

Pastor Drew Steele concludes our Summer Teaching series on the I Am statements of Jesus. This week we look at I am the Alpha and Omega, looking at Jesus Divine Nature, Sovereign Rule and Coming Glory.

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[I AM] #7 I am the True Vine (John 15)

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 09:28:05 GMT

Pastor Drew Steele continues our Summer Teaching series on the I Am statements of Jesus. This week we look at I am the True Vine, looking at Jesus the true vine, and in Him, His followers have fruitful faith.

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[I AM] #6 I am the way, and the truth, and the life (John 14)

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 16:28:33 GMT

Pastor Drew Steele continues our Summer Teaching series on the I Am statements of Jesus. This week we look at I am the way, the truth and the life.

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[I AM] #5 I am the Resurrection & the Life (John 11)

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 20:32:59 GMT

Michael Wright continues our Summer Teaching series on the I Am statements of Jesus. This week we look at the statement I am the resurrection and the life from John 11

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[I AM] #4- I am the Gate and the Good Shepherd (John 10)

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 20:31:34 GMT

Michael Thompson continues our Summer Teaching series on the I Am statements of Jesus. This week we look at the statement I am the gate and the good shepherd from John 10.

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[I AM] #3 - I am the Light of the World (John 8)

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 21:16:10 GMT

Tim Jackson continues our Summer Teaching series on the I Am statements of Jesus. This week we look at the statement I am the Light of the world, and look what what Jesus meant by being the light of the world, the darkness he came to bring light to, what is the light of life and what it means to follow the light.

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[I AM] #2 - I am the Bread of Life (John 6)

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 19:17:54 GMT

Colin Cooper continues our Summer Teaching series on the I Am statements of Jesus. This week we look at the statement I am the Bread of Life.

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[I AM] #1 - I am He (John 4 & 8)

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:53:06 GMT

Pastor Drew Steele begins our Summer Teaching series on the I Am statements of Jesus/ This week we look at the statement I am He - with Juses declaring and proving He is The Saviour of the World and the Saviour we need, by showing He is the Eternal, Divine, Sent and Son.

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Body Building // Paul Simpson // Ephesians 4

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 18:47:01 GMT

Paul Simpson teaches us on the need for unity in building the local body of Christ, the church. He reminds of the effort of unity, the reality of unity, diversity in unity, and growing in unity.

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Self Building// Paul Simpson // Genesis 11

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 21:34:12 GMT

Paul Simpson brings a message from Genesis 11, looking at the rebellion of Gods people, Gods response, and our response.

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Epaphras Example// Pastor David Dunlop // Colossians

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 21:09:59 GMT

Pastor David Dunlop from Windsor Baptist shares a message from Colossians on the fauthful servant and minister of the gospel, Epaphras.

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Satisfaction in Jesus // Pastor Michael Shaw // John 6

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 20:20:59 GMT

Pastor Michael Shaw from Strandtown Baptist shares a message from John 6 that reminds us that Only Jesus can satisfy our deepest longings both now and forever.

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Jesus Identity and Mission// Pastor Lee Campbell // John 6

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 21:24:44 GMT

Pastor Lee Campbell, from Strandtown Baptist, shares on how the feeding of the 5000 gives an insight into Jesus Identity and Mission, teaching he was the Prophet who provides, and the God who saves.

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The Christian Life in 4D pt 2 // David Luke // Haggai

Sun, 25 May 2025 20:54:05 GMT

David Luke shares the second in our 2 part series looking at the book of Haggai, encouraging us from Gods word to not despair and to not doubt.

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The Christian Life in 4D pt 1 // David Luke // Haggai

Sun, 18 May 2025 21:45:19 GMT

David Luke shares the first in our 2 part series looking at the book of Haggai, encouraging us from Gods word to not be distracted and to not be discouraged.

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Vital Signs / Acts 2 / Pastor Alistair McNeice

Mon, 12 May 2025 21:33:13 GMT

Pastor Alistair McNeice, from Holywood Baptist, shares on the Vital Signs of a healthy church from Acts 2.

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Join the victory of the King // 1 Sam 17 // Pastor Richard Blayney

Sun, 04 May 2025 20:48:00 GMT

Pastor Richard Blayney, from Bethany Baptist Church in Bangor, brought us a message from 1 Samuel 17, reminding us God's King fights for God's glory, crushes the great enemy and calls us to fall in with Him.

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Christian Flourishing // Psalm 1 // Pastor Steve Auld

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 21:17:02 GMT

Pastor Steve Auld from Great Victoria Street Baptist brings us a challenge from Gods word on what a flourishing Christ does and doesn't do.

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Easter Sunday '25 // Confusion to Clarity // Luke 24

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 19:20:19 GMT

As we celebrate Resurrection Day, we look at how the events of that first Easter Sunday morning went from Confusion to Clarity, as Jesus identity was confirmed, mission was completed and our response was commissioned.

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Palm Sunday '25 - Plan, Purpose, Praise (Luke 9:51; 19:28-40)

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:34:25 GMT

As we turn to Luke 9:51, we see Jesus setting His face toward Jerusalem, and as we enjoy Palm Sunday once more, Drew helped us recognise Jesus' assurance of the PLAN He had to follow; the PURPOSE that would be achieved by that plan; and the PRAISE that should result from His work.

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[Solid Ground] #20 - Who do you say I am? (Luke 9:1-50)

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:49:24 GMT

We take a big-picture, birds-eye view of a large section of Luke 9, where we see one of the key themes of Luke's Gospel - Jesus' identity - brought to the fore again.

Drew leads us through this large section helping us to appreciate Jesus' IDENTITY, His MISSION, and therefore the RESPONSE to Him we ought to make.

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[Solid Ground] #19 - Hope for the Hopeless (Luke 8:40-56)

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:38:20 GMT

As we explore the final 2 scenarios of chapter 8, we see situations which seem hopeless from a human perspective...until Jesus intervenes. And in doing so, we see that Jesus is Hope Himself. He is able to do mighty things!

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[CW25] 2/2: Gospel-Shaped Relationships // Romans 12:9-13 // Gareth Bell

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:46:44 GMT

2/2 - Gareth Bell continues through Romans 12 where we see how the Gospel transforms our relationship with one another within the church. The genuine fellowship, care, love and encouragement of one another flows from our understanding of the Gospel and the grace we know through it.

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[CW25] 1/2: Gospel-Shaped Living // The Church (Romans 12:1-8) // Gareth Bell

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:43:57 GMT

Gareth Bell (pastor at Carrickfergus Baptist) joined us for our weekend away to unpack a section from Romans 12. In this first of two sessions, we consider how the Gospel of Jesus shapes the Church: how it ought to be a community characterised by humility, unity & ministry.

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[Solid Ground] #18 - Powerful, Compassionate Saviour (Luke 8:22-39)

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:39:02 GMT

Michael Thompson continues our series in Luke's Gospel by exploring this section of chapter 8, where we see the indisputable power of Jesus in calming the storm; and also His deep compassion in dealing with the demon-possessed man.

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[Solid Ground] #17 - Hear & Do (Luke 8:1-21)

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:54:02 GMT

In this section of Luke's Gospel, we consider the words of Jesus - and the example of His disciples - which show the importance Jesus places on Hearing His Word and putting it into practice. That is what it means to truly be His disciple. We are shown this in the example of the sacrificial followers, the parable of the Fruitful soil, those who shine brightly for Him, and those who are called Jesus' True Family.

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[Solid Ground] #16 - Who is Jesus? pt.2 (Luke 7:18-50)

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:37:18 GMT

Drew led us through the rest of Luke 7 as we answer the question, 'Who is Jesus?' In these encounters, we see Jesus displayed as the PROMISED ONE and the FORGIVING ONE.

The reason it is so important to grasp the identity of Jesus is to ensure we relate to Him properly, and so the question remains, 'Who do you say Jesus is?'

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Baptism // Ephesians 2 // Confess - Follow - Serve

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 09:21:52 GMT

As we celebrate God's work in Luke Henderson's life by witnessing his baptism, Drew unpacks how the act of baptism displays the glory of the Gospel of Jesus Christ

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[Solid Ground] #15 - Who is Jesus? pt.1 (Luke 7:1-17)

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:59:14 GMT

Drew examines Luke 7 where we see a number of scenarios that display Truths of Jesus' identity.

In v1-17 we see Him as the AUTHORITATIVE ONE and the COMPASSIONATE ONE.

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[Solid Ground] #14 - Distinctive Disciples (Luke 6:17-49)

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:41:27 GMT

Luke 6 contains the 'Sermon on the Plain': teaching which Jesus presented to His disciples about what it meant to follow Him in a world that may be hostile to Him. What would distinctive discipleship look like for them, and therefore, what does it also mean for us today?

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[Solid Ground] #13 - Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing (Luke 5:33-6:11)

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:10:04 GMT

Have you ever confused the means with the end? It seems the Pharisees who encountered Jesus had potentially misplaced their priority on the 'means' God had given (i.e. the Law) and their traditions, and in doing so had missed the 'end': the joy of relationship with Almighty God.

As they challenge Jesus on His apparent disregard for the Law and tradition, Jesus seeks to clarify who He truly is and what it means to follow Him - part of which is to 'Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing'. In other words, continue to pursue Jesus - He is the Ultimate and all-satisfying goal.

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[Solid Ground] #12 - Expect the Unexpected (Luke 5:12-26)

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:48:13 GMT

Drew continues in Luke 5 as we engage with 2 of the many accounts of physical healing which Jesus brought to those in need. In these specific encounters, we see the reality that Jesus will often act in ways, or situations that Jesus is in work in ways, which we might not expect - but that's ultimately a good thing because He is the One who is sovereignly in control.

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[Solid Ground] #11 - Follow Jesus (Luke 5:1-11, 27-32)

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 09:35:10 GMT

We return to our series in Luke's Gospel and see Jesus calling His first disciples in Luke 5. In these encounters, we get an insight into what drew these individuals to FOLLOW, and then how they did FOLLOW JESUS.

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[Ultimate Gift] #5 - God's Ways (Matthew 2)

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 10:39:08 GMT

Paul Simpson concludes our Advent teaching by considering how God's ways are demonstrated through the account of Matthew 2. Here we see that God's ways are often:

- Unexpected,

- Opposed,

- Difficult; but always

- Trustworthy

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[Ultimate Gift] #4 - Unmatchable yet Personal (John 1:1-5, 14)

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 10:20:32 GMT

Drew shares as part of the Carol Service from John 1, exploring how Jesus is completely unmatchable in His power, authority and might as a result of His divinity; and yet, He came to make Himself known as our Personal Saviour, Messiah and Lord.

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[Ultimate Gift] #3 - Unimpressive yet Powerful (Luke 2:10-11)

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 10:16:46 GMT

Drew shares from Luke 2:1-10 as part of our Christmas Family service. Here we see that in some eyes the coming of Jesus might seem unimpressive, yet because of who He is and what He came to do, we see His immense power in His incarnation.

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[Ultimate Gift] #2 - Unexpected yet Promised (Matt 1&2 / Luke 1&2)

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:00:54 GMT

Drew continues our Advent series by considering how the birth of Jesus was Unexpected in the eyes of many, yet it was exactly as God Almighty had Promised to His people for centuries - and was the plan of salvation for all eternity.

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[Ultimate Gift] #1 - Undeserved yet Presented

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 11:12:59 GMT

Drew begins our Advent series as we seek to prepare our hearts by celebrating the Truth of Christmas - this is the season for us to appreciate the coming of Jesus Christ: God with us, Immanuel!

As we consider Jesus as the 'Ultimate Christmas Gift', we begin by examining Isaiah 9:6-7, where we see the Giver, the Gift and the Recipients laid before us. As we do so, we can see that this Greatest Gift was totally Undeserved, yet graciously Presented, in order to bring salvation.

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Light of the World (John 1:1-14) // Edwin Ewart

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 20:50:38 GMT

We're joined by Edwin Ewart, serving President of Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland, who brings a message from the prologue in John's Gospel. In these verses we see Jesus Christ being held up as the 'Light of the World'.

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[Solid Ground] #10 - The Authority of Jesus (Luke 4:31-44)

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:43:39 GMT

We explore the remainder of Luke 4 and see the Authority of Jesus:

- DISPLAYED in His Words and Actions

- ROOTED in His Identity and Mission

Jesus is the Eternal and Ultimate Authoritative One, and this gives great hope to His people. Therefore, may we live in light of His loving authority as our Saviour and Lord.

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[Solid Ground] #9 - The Message of Jesus (Luke 4:14-30)

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:04:13 GMT

Luke records Jesus' message to the synagogue in Nazareth where He outlines His message: the Message He came to Proclaim and Embody.

The response He receives sets the tone for His ministry going forward and causes us to question how we respond to the Message of Jesus Christ?

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[Solid Ground] #8 - Stand Firm in Trust (Luke 4:1-13)

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:35:00 GMT

As we explore the temptations Jesus faced in the wilderness, we see that one thing the the devil is seeking to do is undermine Jesus' TRUST in God's Provision, Plan and Power.

Followers of Jesus often find the same temptations, so what joy we see in Christ's victory over these temptations, and what hope we have in knowing that we TRUST in the same God of provision, who's plan is good and who's power is unmatchable.

May we grow in our knowledge of God's Word, and in doing so, we grow in our love for God, which will enable the "exclusive power of a new affection" (Thomas Chalmers), when we're faced with the temptation to sin.

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[Solid Ground] #7 - Sinless Saving Son (Luke 3:21-4:13)

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:29:51 GMT

Join us as we encounter further confirmation of Jesus' identity in Luke's Gospel - Jesus is the Messiah because He is the Sinless Saving Son. This is evident through the accounts of Jesus' baptism (3:21-22), the record of His genealogy (3:23-38), and in His victory over temptation (4:1-13).

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God's Great Banquet // Isaiah 25:6 // Michael Thompson

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:26:33 GMT

We're delighted to be joined by Michael Thompson who brings a message from Isaiah 25 on God's Great Banquet, as we reflect on the host, the menu, and the guest list.

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[Solid Ground] #6 - Fruitful Faith (Luke 3:1-20)

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:16:49 GMT

Drew continues our series in Luke as we explore the account of John the Baptist in Luke 3:1-20. John clearly demonstrates what a life of Fruitful Faith looks like in his own example, and through what Luke shares in these verses we also see what it means for followers of Jesus to continue to demonstrate Fruitful Faith.

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Recipe for an Outward Focus // Colossians 4:2-6 // Matt Tuttlebee

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:18:13 GMT

We're delighted to be joined by Baptist Missionary Matt Tuttlebee, who brings a message from Colossians 4:2-6 on what God teaches us regarding reaching out from the church to the world.

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[Solid Ground] #5 - Lived-out Faith (Luke 2:21-52)

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:05:42 GMT

Through the rest of Luke chapter 2 we see two occasions when Jesus is in Jerusalem during His childhood, and through the examples of His earthly parents, Simeon, Anna and Jesus Himself, we learn what 'Lived-our Faith' looks like. In these examples we are shown:

- Devotion to God's Word

- Dependence on God's Spirit

- Discipline in God's Worship

- Determination for God's Mission

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[Solid Ground] #4 - Saving King (Luke 2:1-20)

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:19:21 GMT

Drew continues our series in Luke's Gospel by as we read of the birth of Christ. This 'good news that will cause great joy' is the news of the SAVING KING entering humanity, and in these verses we see:

- The HUMILITY of the Saving King

- The MISSION of the Saving King

- The RESPONSE to the Saving King

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The Word of the LORD: Judgement & Grace // 1 Kings 16:29 - 17:6 (Jack McFerran)

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 11:13:42 GMT

Jack brings a message to us from the beginning of Elijah's ministry in 1 Kings 16-17, which compels us to properly recognise the Word of the Lord. In the contrasting examples of Ahab and Elijah, we see the judgement that comes through rejection of God's Word (Ahab and Israel), and the grace that comes through obedience (Elijah).

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[Solid Ground] #3 - Certain Praise (Luke 1:39-80)

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:42:23 GMT

As we finish chapter 1 of Luke's Gospel, we see examples of joyous praise being offered to God - particularly from Mary and Zechariah. As Drew unpacks these verses he shows how God deserves CERTAIN PRAISE:

- For His Mighty Acts

- For His Redeeming Mercy

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[Solid Ground] #2 - Certain Salvation Plan (Luke 1:5-38)

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:17:27 GMT

Drew continues our series in Luke's Gospel by examining the birth announcements of John the Baptist and Jesus. Two surprising births; two miraculous births; and two births that help us to appreciate God's CERTAIN SALVATION PLAN.

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[Solid Ground] #1 - Certain Faith (Luke 1:1-4)

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 09:40:33 GMT

We begin a teaching series in Luke's Gospel, where we will be enjoying the certainty of the Good News of Jesus through the Gospel by examining the introductory verses and exploring some of the wider themes of the book. We see how we can have certain faith which is:

- Rooted in the Past

- Active in the Present

- Confident in the Future

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[Ordinary Heroes] #8 - Run the Race (Hebrews 11:39-12:3)

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:25:35 GMT

David Luke concludes our summer through Hebrews 11 by showing us what God has to say to us about persevering in Him through to the end.

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[Ordinary Heroes] #7 - Faith that Enables (Hebrews 11:35b-40)

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:44:49 GMT

Jack McFerran continues our journey through Hebrews 11 by helping us to consider how these final verses show us how 'Faith enables God's people to do amazing things and endure awful things.'

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[Ordinary Heroes] #6 - Faith that Empowers (Hebrews 11:29-35a)

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 09:48:50 GMT

Paul Simpson continues our journey through Hebrews 11 by considering how faith empowers obedience in the lives of the examples given in these verses

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[Ordinary Heroes] #5 - Faith that is courageous (Hebrews 11:23-28)

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 13:41:53 GMT

Michael Thompson explores the account of Moses from Hebrews 11.

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[Ordinary Heroes] #4 - Future Focussed Faith (Hebrews 11:13-16; 20-22)

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:09:11 GMT

Drew explores these verses from the middle of this great chapter where we see some of the Old Testament 'Ordinary Heroes' being commended for the future-focus of their faith, which was presently-practical.

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[Ordinary Heroes] #3 - Faith that Obeys (Hebrews 11:8-12; 17-19)

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:07:44 GMT

Tim Jackson explores the account of Abraham, Sarah and Isaac, and how we see the example of a faith that OBEYS by answering the call, believing the impossible and enduring the test.

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[Ordinary Heroes] #2: Faith that Pleases God (Hebrews 11:4-7)

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 19:16:01 GMT

Drew continues our journey through Hebrews 11 by examining the example of Abel, Enoch and Noah, as demonstrated from vs4-7, who show what it means to have a faith that pleases God; a faith that:

- humbly sacrifices

- faithfully steps

- willingly submits

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[Ordinary Heroes] #1: Faith Defined (Hebrews 11:1-3)

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:18:56 GMT

Drew launches our summer teaching series by exploring how Hebrews 11 shows us how faith is defined: confidence and assurance.

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[Good King & His Great God] #7 - The Singing King & His Praiseworthy God (2 Samuel 22)

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:23:38 GMT

As we conclude our series in the Life of King David, we see his song of praise in 2 Samuel 22 and consider just 7 of the reasons David has for praising His God; and these reasons continue today, therefore we can praise God like David did.

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[Good King & His Great God] #6 - Failure is not Final (Psalm 51)

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:18:30 GMT

Leslie Hutchinson guides us through Psalm 51 where we see David confessing his sin, asking for forgiveness and being restored to useful service. One lesson for the Christian here is that failure does not need to be final - through Jesus Christ we may know forgiveness, cleansing and restoration; and that Truth brings hope

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Baptismal Service // The Gospel of Jesus (2 Corinthians 5:21)

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 10:09:02 GMT

As part of our Baptismal service, Drew unpacks 2 Corinthians 5:21, which is one place where we see the Good News of Jesus outlined in Scripture.

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[Good King & His Great God] #5 - Flawed King and Faithful God (2 Samuel 11&12)

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:36:07 GMT

Drew leads us through an example of sin in the life of King David - sin which kept compounding and brought real devastation on many involved. David followed the path which sin often presents: SEE, WANT, TAKE. However, God offers a better way to SEE, WANT, TAKE which leads to the life of freedom. And so, in the midst of the pain, we see God's hope, peace, sovereignty and Gospel.

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Gospel Aspiration // Reuben Russell // Phil 1:12-19

Tue, 28 May 2024 10:14:47 GMT

Reuben Russell brings God's Word from Philippians 1:12-19 and shows how Paul's aspiration for the spread of the Gospel enabled his perseverance in all things.

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[Good King & His Great God] #4 - Promise Making, Promise Keeping God (2 Samuel 7)

Mon, 20 May 2024 10:07:57 GMT

Drew continues our series in the Life of David by considering the Covenant God entered into with David in 2 Samuel 7, and how it shows that God is the Promise-Making, Promise-Keeping God.

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The Condition of the Heart // Michael Shaw // Matt 15:1-20

Mon, 13 May 2024 14:06:18 GMT

On Association Sunday 2024, we're delighted to be joined by Michael Shaw from Strandtown Baptist as he shares from Matthew 15:1-20. In that passage we see Jesus, as the Great Physician, administering a Test, giving the Diagnosis and offering the Cure for greatest problem we have: our sin against a Holy God.

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[Good King & His Great God] #3 - Trusting King and His Trustworthy God (1 Samuel 24)

Tue, 07 May 2024 09:09:21 GMT

Drew continues our series in the life of King David by examining an occasion where David demonstrates great trust in God's plan, God's timing and God's ways. The reason he can do the is because God's plan, God's timing and God's ways are always best, so may He teach us to learn from David's example here and trust Him with all we have.

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Live in the Light of Christ's Coming // 1 Thessalonians 5

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:22:24 GMT

Damian Wharton, General Director of Scripture Union Northern Ireland, brings a message from 1 Thessalonians 5, where we are shown the certainty that Christ is Coming, therefore we must live in the light of that now. We are to live as 'children of the light', filled with a joyful faith, encouraging one another, knowing that whatever circumstances we face, God is good.

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[Good King & His Great God] #2 - David's Godward Perspective (1 Samuel 17)

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 22:39:47 GMT

In this message we encounter what may be a familiar passage: David and Goliath. Although what we see may surprise us: this is a story about God's victory as He works through His servant to accomplish His plans.

David held this perspective as he sought to bend his heart towards God's, and that 'Godward Perspective' gave him a different understanding, led to different actions and spoke different words than many around him.

Drew outlines how David's Godward Perspective informs:

- Where he looks for his IDENTITY

- Who he trusts for his ABILITY

- How he lives in his REALITY

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[Good King & His Great God] #1 - Heart of the Matter (1 Samuel 16)

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:25:00 GMT

We launch our new series in the life of King David and begin by exploring the criteria that God uses to choose His king: what He can see in the heart.

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The Difference the Risen Jesus Makes // Luke 24:13-35

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 11:25:30 GMT

Leslie Hutchinson unpacks Luke 24 which helps us to see the 'Difference the Risen Jesus Makes' in the lives of the disciples then, and therefore what difference He makes to His disciples today.

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Easter Sunday 2024 // See & Believe // John 20

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:00:03 GMT

As we celebrate Resurrection Sunday, Drew leads us through John 20 and asks, 'What do you see?' and 'How will you respond?'

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Palm Sunday 2024 // John 12:12-16 // What do you see?

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:06:57 GMT

We celebrate Palm Sunday by considering John's account from John 12:12-16. There we see the crowds around Jesus recognise Him as a great man, maybe even the Messiah, but some failed to perceive Him correctly - and because they failed to SEE Him as He truly is, they failed to RESPOND to Him in the right way too.

Therefore, if we rightly see Jesus for who He is, how should we respond to Him and His completed work that first Easter?

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[Double vision] 8 - Christlike Community (1 Thessalonians 5:12-28)

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:33:56 GMT

Our final session in 1 Thessalonians sees us appreciating the characteristics which help develop a Christlike Community. Drew explains those to be:

- Christlike respect for leaders

- Christlike love for one another

- Christlike devotion to God

- Christlike growth in us

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[Double Vision] #7 - Encourage One Another (1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11)

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:49:47 GMT

We continue our studies through 1 Thessalonians by exploring the encouragement Christians can have in the assurance of the Second Coming of Jesus.

We can encourage one another with:

- the Reality of Christian Hope

- the Reality of Christ's Coming

- the Reality of Christian Living

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Authentic Faith // 1 Thessalonians 1 // Joel Marcus

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:13:59 GMT

We're delighted to hear from Joel Marcus, who is currently serving with his family in Belturbet, County Cavan with Baptist Missions. Joel brought a message from 1 Thessalonians 1, sharing God's encouragement to LIVE out and SPEAK out the Gospel

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[Double Vision] #6 - Pleasing God pt.2 (1 Thessalonians 4:9-12)

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:49:25 GMT

Drew continues our 'Double Vision' series by concluding the section in 4:1-12, where we can see how we can Please God through Loving Others and by Quiet Living.

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[Double Vision] #5 - Pleasing God through Holy Living (1 Thessalonians 4:1-8)

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 10:30:14 GMT

Drew continues our series in 1 Thessalonians as we consider what it means to 'live a life that pleases God', specifically on the issue of avoiding sexual immorality (1 Thess. 4:1-8)

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[Double Vision] #4 - Concern / Comfort / Continue (1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13) // Paul Simpson

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:46:48 GMT

Paul Simpson continues our 'Double Vision' series by examining 1 Thess. 2:17-3:13, where we see the Apostle Paul's CONCERN for the believers there, the COMFORT he received through Timothy's report of the church, and his call for them to CONTINUE in their faith and love.

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[Double Vision] #3 - Definition of Fruitful Ministry (1 Thessalonians 2:1-16)

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:29:36 GMT

Drew leads us through this section of Paul's letter to the church in Thessalonica, where Paul seems to be defending the ministry he and his companions had in that city. Therefore, here we see some of the markers of what defines fruitful ministry:

- Declaration of the Gospel

- Display of the Gospel

- Devotion to the Gospel

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[Double Vision] #2 - Visible & Confident faith (1 Thessalonians 1)

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 15:29:59 GMT

Drew continues our series in this New Testament letter by examining how the writers are quick to commend the Thessalonians for their active, true and visible faith. The church there can be confident in God's work in their lives because God has saved them and is bearing fruit in them.

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[Double Vision] 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 / Acts 17 // Serve & Wait

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:18:07 GMT

Drew introduces our new teaching series through 1 Thessalonians by examining one of the key themes through the letter - the Second Coming of Christ, and the impact that reality should make in the lives of believers.

We then explore Acts 17:1-10a where we see the Gospel coming to Thessalonica. In these verses we see the CORE and CHALLENGE of the Gospel

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Never Give Up // Leslie Hutchinson // 7th Jan 2024

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 10:47:13 GMT

Leslie begins our year by encouraging us with the 6 New Testament references where the verb 'don't give up' is used.

Here's a resolution we pray the Lord will instil within us all as we seek to serve Him and make Him known in our lives this year and beyond!

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[Unbreakable] Joshua 24 // The Choice

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 14:35:08 GMT

We conclude our series in Joshua on New Years Eve 2023, by examining chapter 24 of this great Old Testament book. Joshua challenges the people to, "choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve," and that challenge is the same for us today - will we respond like Joshua, who states, "As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord"?

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[Advent 23] 5 - the SAVING One

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 15:50:14 GMT

Paul Simpson helps us to consider how Jesus is the SAVING One as part of the Family Christmas Service

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[Advent 23] 4 - the CELEBRATED One (Carol Service Message)

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 09:46:52 GMT

Our advent series continued at our Carol service where we considered how the Magi came to CELEBRATE the birth of Jesus. What does their example of a joy-filled, worshipful response to Him show us about our need to 'Come and Behold Him' too?

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[Advent 23] 3 - The GUIDING One

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:55:56 GMT

As we continue our Advent series, we consider the reality that Jesus, the "True Light" came to guide His people - to show them the way:

- Out of Darkness

- To the Father

- To Live Here and Now

Drew explores John 1:4-13, along with various other passages which help us to see the joy and power which Jesus seeks to give.

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[Advent 23] 2 - The DIVINE One

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 11:22:56 GMT

Drew continues our Advent series, 'Come and Behold Him' by considering John 1:1-18. In this text we see that Jesus is indeed the DIVINE One - Immanuel, God with us.

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[Advent 23] 1 - The PROMISED One

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:24:16 GMT

COME AND BEHOLD HIM - our Advent teaching series for 2023.

Join us as we seek to gaze at the ONE in the Manger - Jesus, the Promised One. In this first message of the series, Drew examines Matthew 1&2 which explain how Jesus' brith and life fulfilled ALL that was written about the Messiah

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[Unbreakable] Joshua 22-23 // Living in Light of the Promise

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:51:01 GMT

Drew leads our thoughts through chapters 22 & 23 of Joshua, where God shows us clearly what it means for His people to follow Him - to Live in the Light of His Promise.

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[Unbreakable] Joshua 14:6-15 // Caleb: the wholehearted follower // Leslie Hutchinson

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:55:00 GMT

Caleb is described as a "wholehearted follower of the LORD" and Leslie helps us to understand 3 aspects of what it means for us to follow the LORD wholeheartedly too.

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[Unbreakable] Joshua 13-21 // PROMISE

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:24:16 GMT

Drew takes a sweep of these chapters in Joshua, which are filled with geographical detail and explanation, and at their heart help us to more fully appreciate the CERTAINTY in, the DETAIL of, and our RESPONSE to the Promises of God.

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Hebrews 13:20-21 // Christian Confidence // Paul Simpson

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 14:57:09 GMT

Paul unpacks these two verses and helps us see 5 reasons Christians can be confident in our God

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[Unbreakable] Joshua 9-12 // Trust

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 19:43:21 GMT

In this sweep of chapters 9-12 Drew unpacks how the people could TRUST in the God who KNOWS all things, is the God of POWER, and the God who SPEAKS

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[Unbreakable] Joshua 8 // Unbreakable Promises enable Unwavering Obedience

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 12:22:36 GMT

God directs and enables His people to continue their move through the land, with the promise of His Provision and Power.

As Joshua and the people respond, it's clear that God's unbreakable promises enable their unwavering obedience. This is evident in the defeat of Ai, and also in the renewal of the covenant at Mount Ebal, where an awareness of - and obedience to - God's Word is crystal clear

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[Unbreakable] Joshua 7 // Holy God - Holy People

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:15:13 GMT

Joshua 7 tells the account of Achan, which helps us to better understand the holiness of God and what it means to live as His holy people. This chapter also helps us to marvel at the salvation of Jesus Christ through His atoning death on the cross.

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[Unbreakable] Joshua 6 // Promises, Provision & Power

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 09:20:54 GMT

Joshua 6 shows us the defeat of Jericho, and once again we see that this was a mighty display of God - His Promises, Provision & Power.

We see that it's God's Promises which fuel the ACTION of God's people; His Provision fuels their TRUST in Him; and His Power fuels their SUBMISSION to Him and His ways.

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[Unbreakable] Joshua 5 // Preparing to Go

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 09:04:36 GMT

Joshua 5 shows us God preparing His people for what was to come in the land of Canaan, and it's primarily focussed on preparing their heart with Him. He Prepares them by:

Reminding them of His Everlasting Promise
Assuring them of His Ongoing Provision
Demonstrating His Unmatchable Power

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ABCI Sunday 2023 // Ian Grant // Acts 18:1-17

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 09:00:55 GMT

Pastor Ian Grant, current President of the Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland, brings God's message on the 'Stickability required for Church Planting' from Acts 18:1-17

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[Unbreakable] Joshua 3:1-5:1 // Remembering with purpose

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:37:59 GMT

As we read of the people crossing the Jordan River into the land God had promised them, we see 3 aspects made clear for us:

1. WHAT happens (the people cross the river)

2. HOW it happens (only God can do it, and the people must follow)

3. WHY it happens (faith is built and God's fame spreads)

Alongside all of this, is the important instruction from God for the people to take steps to make sure this event is REMEMBERED by His people, and that's another key lesson for us as His followers today

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[Unbreakable] Joshua 2 // God's Surprising Grace

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 09:36:19 GMT

Drew continues our series through Joshua by examining how God's grace often surprises us. We see this in Joshua 2 as Rahab responds to what she HEARS about God, how she BELIEVES in God and therefore how she ACTS for God

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[Unbreakable] Joshua 1 // Certainty brings Courage

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 09:38:03 GMT

Drew launches our new autumn 2023 teaching series in the book of Joshua, where we will clearly witness the Unbreakable promises of God - He is the God who makes and keeps His Promises.

Today we open Joshua 1 and see how the certainty of God's Promises bring courage to our obedience.

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[Revelation Letters] 7 - Laodicea (3:14-22) // Jonathan McFerran

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 19:06:38 GMT

Jonathan McFerran concludes our series in the Letters of Jesus to the churches in Revelation 2-3 by unpacking the letter to the Laodiceans. These challenging words have much to say to us today as we consider the loving encouragement in what Jesus says to His Church - the corporate body as well as individual believers

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[Revelation Letters] 6 - Philadelphia (3:7-13) // Leslie Hutchinson

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 09:43:11 GMT

In Jesus' message to the church in Philadelphia, we see the CONDITION of the Church which Jesus sees, the COMMAND He gives to them, and the CONFIDENCE He provides for them to endure.

Leslie Hutchinson shares this encouraging message from Jesus to His Church with us as he opens up Revelation 3:7-13

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[Revelation Letters] 5 - Sardis (3:1-6)

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 21:05:19 GMT

The danger of relying on a positive reputation. Jesus has strong words to show the church in Sardis the error of their ways, calling them back to Himself, as well as sharing a message of hope for the faithful

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[Revelation Letters] 5 - Thyatira (2:18-29)

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 14:02:03 GMT

We continue our series in the letters to the churches in Revelation by examining the letter to the Church in Thyatira. Jack McFerran brings this weeks message.

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[Revelation Letters] 4 - Pergamum (2:12-17)

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 21:37:53 GMT

We continue our series in the letters to the churches in Revelation by examining the letter to the Church in Pergamum. David Luke brings this weeks message.

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[Revelation Letters] 3 - Smyrna (2:8-11)

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 19:27:35 GMT

We continue our series in the letters to the churches in Revelation by examining the letter to the Church in Smyrna. Jesus has no rebuke for this church, yet much encouragement as He lifts their gaze above the physical struggles they have (and will have), to the secure eternal inheritance that awaits their faithful life

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[Revelation Letters] 2 - Ephesus (2:1-7)

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 08:50:16 GMT

Drew examines the first letter sent to the 7 churches recorded in Revelation chapters 2-3: the letter to the church at Ephesus.

Through His words, we see Jesus' love for His Church, and also the call to keep our love for Him fervent.

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[Revelation Letters] 1 - The Sender (Ch 1)

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 08:00:19 GMT

Drew introduces our summer 2023 teaching series through the letters to the Churches in Revelation 2-3, by considering the SENDER of those letters: Jesus Christ, as described in chapter 1.

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The Book of Psalms // Davy Ellison

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:23:31 GMT

Davy Ellison (Director of Training at Irish Baptist College) shares the beauty and wonder of the entire book of Psalms with us.

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[Question Mark] 7 - Jesus' Authority to Call Disciples

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:33:17 GMT

We conclude our series through portions of Mark's Gospel by considering Jesus' authority to Call Disciples, and how that call is urgent, purposeful, costly and joyful.

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[Question Mark] 6 - Jesus' Authority over the Spiritual World

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 09:41:42 GMT

Colin Cooper from the Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland joins us to share from various passages in Mark's Gospel about the authority that Jesus has in the Spiritual world.

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[Question Mark] 5 - Jesus' Authority Over the Natural World (Mark 4:35-41)

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:34:03 GMT

Drew continues our 'Question Mark' series by unpacking the question of the disciples, "Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey Him?", after Jesus had miraculously calmed the storm in Mark 4:35-41.

We seek to grasp what God's Word shows us about how Jesus has such authority, and what that means for His followers today.

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[Question Mark] 4 - Authority to Forgive Sins

Mon, 29 May 2023 04:33:44 GMT

We continue our series through portion of Mark's Gospel, we turn to Mark 2:1-12 and see how Jesus has Authority to Forgive Sins...and this is GOOD NEWS!!

Because He has authority to forgive sins, Jesus meets our greatest need, provides our perfect substitute and deserves our utmost praise!

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[Question Mark] 3 - Authority to Speak Truth // Mark 7:1-23

Mon, 22 May 2023 10:30:31 GMT

In response to the Question “Why don’t your disciples live according to the tradition of the elders?” (Mark 7:5), Jesus SPEAKS TRUTH to the religious leaders of His day about what it truly means to follow God and how we can be truly made right with Him. In answering, He shows that it's not about religious observance, but rather it's about relational obedience.

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Psalm 46 // Lee Campbell // 7th May 2023

Wed, 10 May 2023 11:53:42 GMT

Pastor Lee Campbell from Strandtown Baptist Church joins us on Association Sunday, as we reflect on the wider family of the Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland.

Lee brings a message from Psalm 46 helping us to see that when we're confronted with chaos, hostility and violence, our confidence need not be shaken because our God is a strong deliverer.

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[Question Mark] 2 - Authority to Teach // Mark 1:21-28 // Drew Steele

Mon, 01 May 2023 22:28:10 GMT

In this instalment of our series in Mark's Gospel, Drew takes us to Mark 1:21-28 where we see Jesus' Authority to Teach. From this passage - and others - we see that this authority was Direct, Divine & Displayed.

The question for us today remains - 'What will we do with Jesus and His authority to teach?'

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[Question Mark] 1 - Authority from Identity // Mark 8:27-30

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 14:29:53 GMT

We begin a new teaching series which will examine questions posed by or to Jesus in Mark's Gospel which display that AUTHORITY of Jesus in various aspects of His life and ministry.

In this first instalment, Drew unpacks Jesus' question to His disciples, 'Who do you say I am?' The identity of Jesus is crucial to consider because His authority flows from the Truth that He is the Messiah, the Son of God.

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The Global Mission of the Triune God // Acts 1:1-11 // Jack McFerran

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:47:53 GMT

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Episode 174: Resurrection Sunday // 1 Corinthians 15:12-22 // Drew Steele

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:53:07 GMT

The Resurrection is crucial to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and as we celebrate Easter Sunday, Drew turns to 1 Corinthians 15:12-22 to help us see why.
If - Then - But - So

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Episode 173: Palm Sunday 2023 // Who is this? // Matthew 21:1-11

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 13:48:48 GMT

As we celebrate Palm Sunday, we reflect on the question in Matthew 21:10, where those in Jerusalem ask, "Who is this?" as Jesus enters the city.

From the account of Palm Sunday, we explore how Jesus is the Sovereign King, the Humble King and the Worshipped King.

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Episode 172: [Philippians] 17 - Joyful Giving (4:14-23) // Drew Steele

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 19:27:55 GMT

Drew concludes our series through Philippians by considering God's teaching on how we can be engaged in Joyful Giving - of our material possessions, our time and our emotions, as family in Christ.

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Episode 171: [Philippians] 16 - The Joy of Contentment (4:10-13) // Drew Steele

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:13:39 GMT

In Philippians 4:10-13 we see the apostle Paul speak of contentment - something which is often sought after by many. So what does God's Good Word show us about the source of true, lasting and continued contentment?

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Episode 170: [Philippians] 15 - Battle for the Mind (4:4-9)

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:37:52 GMT

Drew returns to Philippians 4:4-9 to consider the Christian's Battle for the Mind. How are we to understand and obey 2 commands in these verses: 'Do not be anxious...' & '...think about these things'?

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Episode 169: [Philippians] 14 - Knowing Peace (4:2-9)

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:29:18 GMT

Drew Steele examines Philippians 4:2-9 where we can see how we can be AT PEACE with one another, guarded BY PEACE through prayer, and know the presence OF PEACE Himself

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Episode 168: [Philippians] 13 - An Example worth following (3:17-4:1)

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 20:30:19 GMT

Drew Steele continues our series through Philippians by exploring 'An example worth following' in 3:17-4:1.

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Episode 167: [Philippians] 12 - Pressing on Toward the Goal (3:12-16)

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 11:09:38 GMT

Drew Steele continues our series through Philippians by exploring what it means for us to 'Press on Toward the Goal,' as Paul speaks of in 3:12-16. Firstly, what is the goal we're to press toward, and subsequently, how are we to press toward it?

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Episode 166: [Philippians] 11 - Confidence in Christ (3:1-11)

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 11:57:13 GMT

Drew continues our Philippians series in opening 3:1-11, where we see God's joyful encouragement to be confident in our salvation because of the work of Jesus Christ.

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Episode 165: [Philippians] 10 - Humble Faith Lived Out // Drew Steele

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 11:36:18 GMT

Drew Steele continues our journey through Philippians by reaching 2:19-30, where we see the examples of Humble Faith Lived Out in the lives of Timothy and Epaphroditus. We can see this faith lived out in a Love for People and a desire to Work for the Gospel

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Episode 164: [Philippians] 9 - An Example & the Impact of Sanctification

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 10:49:27 GMT

We continue our series through the letter to the Philippians by examining chapter 2:14-18, where Drew draws out an example of our sanctification, and the impact of our sanctification.

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Episode 163: [Advent 22] CONFIDENCE // Carol Service // Drew Steele

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 16:33:44 GMT

Drew shares at our Carol service about how we can have CONFIDENCE because of Christmas - namely how the Plan, Participants and Purpose of Christmas enable us to believe in Christ and build our lives on Him

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Episode 162: [Advent 22] PEACE // Luke 2:8-20 // Drew Steele

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:37:49 GMT

Drew continues our Advent series by considering how Jesus' coming brings PEACE - primarily peace with God, which flows out of a transformed life to bring peace with others and peace with ourselves.

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Episode 161: [Advent 22] HOPE // Matthew 1:18-25 // Drew Steele

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 11:17:17 GMT

Drew begins our Advent series for 2022 by considering how Matthew 1:18-25 shows us that Jesus came to bring True and lasting HOPE.

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Episode 160: [Philippians] 8 - The Basis of our Sanctification (2:12-13)

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:56:47 GMT

Drew unpacks these 2 rich verses which show us what it means to grow in likeness to Christ - Sanctification. We see how our sanctification is from God (because of Jesus), by Him (He empowers & equips), for Him (for His ultimate glory)

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Episode 159: [Philippians] 7 - Jesus Stooping Low & Exalted High (2:5-11)

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 13:38:45 GMT

Drew continues through Philippians 2 where we enjoy this hymn of Christ, recognising how it shows us Jesus Stooping Low in Humility, and how God has exalted Jesus high

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Episode 158: [Philippians] 6 - Humility we can Know, Feel & Do

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:59:29 GMT

Drew leads us through Philippians 2:1-5 and considers the call the humility within those verses.
This is:
- Humility we can KNOW in Christ
- Humility we can FEEL in our Core
- Humility we can Do in Community

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Episode 156: [Philippians] 5 - Gospel-worthy Living

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:16:42 GMT

We finish our journey through chapter 1 of Philippians by considering how God's people are called to Gospel-worthy Living, which constitutes Gospel-worthy conduct, unity & suffering.

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Episode 155: Baptism // An Outward Sign of An Inner Reality // Drew Steele

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:08:47 GMT

Drew shares at our Baptismal Service from 16th October 2022, outlining the powerful significance and symbolism of Baptism

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Episode 154: John 20:18-31 // The Hands of Jesus // Michael Wright

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 10:17:49 GMT

Michael Wright leads our thoughts through an exploration of the significance of the 'Hands of Jesus'

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Episode 153: [Philippians] 4 - Joyous Confidence

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 13:57:51 GMT

As we continue through Philippians 1, we are shown the Joyous Confidence that Paul displays:
- in God's Plans
- in his Life's Goal
- in his Secure Future
- in his Present Purpose

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Episode 152: [Philippians] 3 - Gospel-focus breeds a Joyful Faith

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:36:57 GMT

Drew takes us through Philippians 1:12-18a as we consider the example of Paul, joyfully writing while in chains, and therefore we see how we can have a 'Gospel-focus which breeds a Joyful Faith in every circumstance'

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Episode 151: [Philippians] 2 - Praying with Consistency, Connection & Conviction for God's People

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 12:41:08 GMT

We look through Philippians 1:3-11 where we see Paul's prayer for the church in Philippi. In his example, we see how to pray with Consistency, Connection & Conviction for God's people

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Episode 150: [Philippians] 1 - Servants / Saints / Situation

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 20:23:43 GMT

We launch our teaching series for Autumn-Winter 2022 as Drew leads us through the first verse of Philippians

What does it mean to be a servant of Christ Jesus?
How can mere humans be called 'God's holy people'?
What does the situation of the church in Philippi teach us in our day?

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Episode 149: Psalm 4 // Slandered! // David Luke

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 16:39:50 GMT

Dr David Luke explores Psalm 4 where we see King David's response to the experience of slander.

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Episode 148: Psalm 66 // Come and See // Harry McCrossan

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 14:53:11 GMT

Harry McCrossan brings God's Word from Psalm 66 as we launch into Holiday Bible Club week for 2022

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Episode 147: Psalm 150 // Praise Him // Drew Steele

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 13:44:19 GMT

Drew leads us through the final Psalm of the book of Psalms, as we consider WHO we praise, WHY we praise, and HOW we praise, our great and glorious God.

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Episode 146: Songs for Every Season // Psalm 16 // Leslie Hutchinson

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 15:21:51 GMT

We're delighted to have Leslie Hutchinson open up Psalm 16 with us and help us understand how we can have Confidence in God

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Episode 145: Psalm 63 // Where is your sanctuary? // Michael Wright

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 20:55:19 GMT

Michael brings us God's word from Psalm 63.

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Episode 144: Psalm 78 // Give your kids the best education // Keith McIlwaine

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 08:44:15 GMT

Keith McIlwaine encourages us from Psalm 78 and highlights our call to attention, to instruction and influence the next generation.

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Episode 143: Psalm 77 // A Psalm of Two Halves // Drew Steele

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 11:09:30 GMT

Drew examines Psalm 77, where we see the Psalmist move from despair and doubt to rapturous praise. How is he able to do so, and what can we learn about our Good God - the One who is always worthy of praise?

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Episode 142: Psalm 70 // Pursuing our Joy in God // Stephen Witmer

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:19:54 GMT

Stephen Witmer leads us through Psalm 70 where we see the encouragement to 'Pursue our Joy in God' through this prayer of David.

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Episode 140: Equipped to Grow // What Does the Body Do // Ephesians 4:1-16

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 14:40:31 GMT

Drew continues our thinking on the Church, the Body of Christ, by considering 'What Does the Body Do'. From Ephesians 4 we see that the Church is to be 'Equipped to Grow'.

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Episode 139: Nobody is a Nobody // What is the Body of Christ? // 1 Corinthians 12

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:31:50 GMT

Drew Steele explores the imagery of the Church as the Body of Christ as shown in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, and asks what God has to teach us regarding 'What is the Body?'
From these verses we see that the Body is united and diverse; connected and intended.

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Episode 138: [Rebuild & Restore] Nehemiah 13 // Compromise // Drew Steele

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 10:16:30 GMT

Drew concludes our series in Nehemiah by looking at chapter 13, where we see compromise and sin which had entered the community in Jerusalem, and the response of Nehemiah to that compromise.
We ask what God may be saying to us as His followers today, and the attitude and action we should hold to sinful compromise in our personal and corporate lives.

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Episode 137: [Rebuild & Restore] Nehemiah 11 & 12 // Joyful Worship // Drew Steele

Mon, 30 May 2022 12:11:46 GMT

Join us as we study God's Word from Nehemiah 11 & 12, with a main focus on 12:27-47. There we will encounter JOYFUL WORSHIP and Drew seeks to show how that joyful worship is enabled by the actively preparing, participating and providing of the people in worship of their God.

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Episode 136: [Rebuild & Restore] Nehemiah 10 // Follow & Obey // Drew Steele

Mon, 23 May 2022 14:36:38 GMT

Drew brings God's Word from Nehemiah 10 where we see the people recommitting themselves to follow and obey God's Law.

We consider the Holiness of God, and how followers of Him should strive for holiness too, with the gracious help of the Spirit, enabled by Christ's sacrifice for us.

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Episode 135: [Rebuild & Restore] Nehemiah 9 // Listen & Remember // Drew Steele

Mon, 16 May 2022 09:55:33 GMT

Drew Steele leads us through Nehemiah 9, where we encounter the people of Jerusalem confessing their sins before we're given a glorious sweep of God's faithfulness through the Old Testament. This faithfulness of God is contrasted with the unfaithfulness of His people at times, and so we see the encouragement to 'Listen & Remember' (v17), lest we drift into unfaithfulness in our following of Jesus too.

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Episode 134: [Rebuild & Restore] - Nehemiah 8 // God's Refreshing Word // David Dunlop

Mon, 09 May 2022 12:11:38 GMT

David Dunlop from Windsor Baptist leads our thoughts through Nehemiah 8 where we see the people's:
1. Hunger for God's Word
2. Right Attitude to God's Word
3. Commitment to Engage with God's Word
4. Willingness to Respond to God's Word

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Episode 133: [Rebuild & Restore] Nehemiah 7: Priorities for God's People

Thu, 05 May 2022 12:10:52 GMT

Drew leads our thoughts from our midweek Prayer Meeting through Nehemiah 7, focussing on the Priorities for God's people as they continue to resettle in Jerusalem

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Episode 132: How does it look to you now? // Haggai 2 // Michael Wright

Mon, 02 May 2022 07:43:41 GMT

Michael Wright brings us God's word from Haggai 2.

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Episode 131: Examine your ways // Haggai 1 // Michael Wright

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 05:23:23 GMT

Michael Wright brings us God's word from Haggai 1.

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Episode 129: Palm Sunday 2022 // What kind of King is Jesus? // Leslie Hutchinson

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 10:36:58 GMT

Leslie Hutchinson aids our worship this Palm Sunday by reflecting on Luke 19, and asking, 'What kind of King is Jesus?'

Apologies for the introduction and reading which are missing from the beginning of the recording.

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Episode 128: 'Why Did Jesus Go To The Cross?' // Jack McFerran

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 11:41:55 GMT

Jack opens up passages throughout Luke's Gospel to help us better understand Jesus' motivation for going to the Cross. Jack explains that Jesus went to the cross
1. In Mercy
2. In Love
3. In Obedience
4. To Win

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Episode 127: [Rebuild & Restore] Nehemiah 6 - Confidence in God

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 09:27:27 GMT

We examine Nehemiah 6 and as the building work of the wall is completed despite further attempts to oppose it, we recognise Nehemiah's confidence in God - in God's task, strength, ways and help.

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Episode 126: [Rebuild & Restore] Nehemiah 5 - God's Concern for the Poor

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 11:40:53 GMT

Drew leads us through Nehemiah 5, where we see God's concern for the poor, and how that motivates Nehemiah to act with clarity and generosity

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Episode 125: [Rebuild & Restore] Nehemiah 4: The Reality of and Response to Opposition

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 13:31:40 GMT

Drew leads us through Nehemiah chapter 4, examining the Reality of Opposition to the work of God, and how His people should Respond to that Opposition

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Episode 124: 'Who am I, God?' // Michael Wright

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 18:33:46 GMT

Michael guides us through a variety of passages as we seek God's Truth to the question, "Who am I, God?"

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Episode 123: The Disaster of Unbelief // Luke 13:1-9 // John Timothy

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:11:26 GMT

John leads us through these verses in Luke's gospel and encourages us to recognise the need for and joy of our salvation

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Episode 122: 'Who are you, God?' // Exodus 3:1-10

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 20:42:46 GMT

Michael Wright guides our thoughts through God's Word, with a focus on Exodus 3:1-10, seeking to understand 'Who are you, God?' Not only do we seek to engage with that question, but we also see why the answer is such Good News!

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Episode 121: [Rebuild & Restore] Nehemiah 3 - God's Building Site

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 13:12:37 GMT

Here we encounter Nehemiah 3, and Drew draws out the reality that this chapter shows us that God builds His Kingdom through His People.

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Episode 120: [Rebuild & Restore] 2- God is Sovereign

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 07:03:06 GMT

We explore Nehemiah chapter 2 and consider what it means to live in the reality that God is Sovereign. How does that comfort and shape us? How do we live in the light of that Truth?

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Episode 119: [Rebuild & Restore] Nehemiah's Prayer (1:1-11)

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 12:09:20 GMT

We begin our series in Nehemiah by examining what we can learn from his prayer in chapter 1:5-11, and compare it with the prayer Jesus taught His followers in Matthew 6:9-13

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Episode 118: [Rebuild & Restore] Nehemiah - Series Intro

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 11:50:45 GMT

Drew introduces our sermon series in Nehemiah by taking a quick overview of Old Testament history, thereby seeing where Nehemiah fits into the grand story of God for His people

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Episode 117: [Rebuild & Restore] Nehemiah - Intro & Prayer sermon

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 11:41:57 GMT

Drew begins our series in Nehemiah by outlining the context of Nehemiah, and then leads into our first session in chapter 1, considering Nehemiah's prayer.

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Episode 115: Daniel 2 // God is Greater

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 20:45:06 GMT

Drew focuses on the Greatness of our God through exploring Daniel 2

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Episode 114: Isaiah 40 // Christian Hope

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 13:30:50 GMT

Leslie brings a great message from Isaiah 40:27-31 on the Nature, Source and Result of Christian Hope. May you be encouraged at the outset of this New Year by God's unchanging and hope-filled Word!

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Episode 113: [Advent 21] #4 - The True Light Lives in Us

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 17:11:00 GMT

Drew concludes our Advent series by considering 'the True Light Lives in us' from Matthew 5:14-16

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Episode 112: [Advent 21] #3 - The True Light that brings Joy

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 14:07:40 GMT

Drew brings a message from God's Word at our Carol service, taken from Luke 2:8-20, where we see the angels announce the Good News that will cause great joy!

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Episode 111: [Advent 21] #1 - Jesus, the True Light

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 10:33:03 GMT

Drew begins our Advent teaching by considering John 1:9, and exploring the 'true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world'. Who is the light? Why was He coming? How did He come?

Join us as we begin to marvel again at the joy of God becoming flesh and entering our world to save us from our sins.
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Episode 110: [Head - Heart - Hands] 11 - Christian Behaviour

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 10:15:16 GMT

Drew concludes our Head Heart Hands series by examining the topic of 'Christian Behaviour' - what does it mean to follow Jesus? How can obey and a serve Him as individuals, and as a gathering of disciples in this church?
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Episode 109: [Head - Heart - Hands] 10 - Future State

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 12:45:42 GMT

Michael Wright guides our thoughts through several passages in Revelation, as we consider the reality of eternity
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Episode 108: [Head - Heart - Hands] 9: The Church

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 09:36:17 GMT

Drew helps us to consider the Biblical answers to the questions of the Identity, Purpose & Activity of the Church by examining Acts 2:36-47.
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Episode 107: [Head - Heart - Hands] 8: Justification

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 12:11:34 GMT

Drew leads our thoughts through 3 questions on the theme of Justification: what is it (definition), how does it work (on what basis are we justified) and what does it mean (what impact does it have on believers). We are based mainly in Romans 5:1-2 for this session.
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Episode 106: Jesus is King - Davy Ellison (Irish Baptist College)

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 09:20:38 GMT

We're delighted to be joined by Davy Ellison, Director of Training at Irish Baptist College, who opens Hebrews 1 with us to consider the supremacy of Jesus

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Episode 105: [Head - Heart - Hands] 7: Humanity

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 15:57:29 GMT

Drew continues our series examining some of the key teaching of Scripture on what it means to be a follower of Jesus, and how that teaching changes our lives. This week we look at humanity - how humanity is created, sinful and therefore must repent.
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Episode 104: CAP Sunday

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 15:00:40 GMT

James Myles from Christians Against Poverty joins us to share an update on the work of CAP, and encouragement from God's Word in Mark 10:35-45

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Episode 103: Head - Heart - Hands #6 - The Devil

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:12:39 GMT

Drew continues our Head, Heart, Hands series by examining some fo the Biblical teaching on the devil - who he is, what he does, and what that means for us.

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Episode 102: Head / Heart / Hands - Holy Spirit

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:52:22 GMT

Drew continues our series by examining the Holy Spirit - who He is, what He does, and what He means for us today.

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Episode 101: Head / Heart / Hands #4 - Jesus Christ

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 11:33:23 GMT

Join Michael as he leads our thoughts through what God's Word teaches us about the Lord Jesus Christ - what we need to know, how that should make us feel, and the action He should lead us to.

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Episode 100: Head / Heart / Hands - God

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 14:08:02 GMT

Drew continues our 'Head - Heart - Hands' series by examining the Biblical teaching on the Trinity - One God, Three Persons, and seeks to unpack the wonder of this great Truth

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Episode 99: Head / Heart / Hands #2 - Scripture

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 18:55:03 GMT

Drew helps us to consider why the Bible is so foundational to the Christian faith and how we can meaningfully and regularly engage with it with our head, heart and hands.

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Episode 98: Head - Heart - Hands #1: Hear & Do

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 15:35:56 GMT

Drew launches our teaching series Head - Heart - Hands by introducing the series as a whole then studying James 1:22-25 together.

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Episode 97: Songs for Every Season // Psalm 117 // Drew Steele

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 12:09:38 GMT

Drew leads us through Psalm 117, although it's the shortest Psalm it has great Truth to teach us about who God is!
This service was also the launch for our Holiday Bible Club week

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Episode 96: Songs for Every Season // Psalm 90 // Michael Shaw

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 18:33:34 GMT

Join Michael Shaw (Strandtown Baptist) as he opens Psalm 90 with us exploring 'Our time in God's Hands', helping us to see how God is eternal, we are temporary, yet God has a rescue plan.

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Episode 95: Songs for Every Season // Psalm 27 // Graham Shearer

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 12:28:27 GMT

Graham Shearer brings God's Word from Psalm 27 and helps us to consider how we are to live without fear as we gaze on the Lord's beauty

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Episode 94: Songs for Every Season - Psalm 51 // Michael Wright

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 20:46:56 GMT

Michael leads our thoughts through what God might want to say to us from this Psalm of King David, penned after his season of sin

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Episode 93: Don't Forget to Remember - Psalm 105

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Drew continues our 'Songs for Every Season' series by examining Psalm 105 and seeing how this historical Psalm encourages us to not forget to remember Who God Is, What He's Said and What He's Done.

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Episode 92: Psalm 67 - God's Blessing for God's Glory

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 13:00:00 GMT

We begin our second summer in the Psalms with Drew looking at Psalm 67 and considering what we should know about God's blessing

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Episode 91: SF#10 - For God's Glory

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Drew concludes our Stand Firm series by looking at the whole of 1 Peter 5. Here we see how we can stand firm as God's Flock, Under His Mighty Hand, all for His Glory.

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Episode 90: SF#9 - Persecution (with Release International)

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 19:22:43 GMT

Release International help us consider 1 Peter 4:12-17 and how we can STAND FIRM as we face persecution for our faith

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Episode 89: SF#8 - Follow & Fix

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 12:06:38 GMT

Drew examines 1 Peter 4:1-11 where we see the encouragement to STAND FIRM in the faith by Following the example of Jesus and Fixing our eyes on Jesus

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Episode 88: Stand Firm #7: Revere Christ as Lord

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 19:23:54 GMT

Jack McFerran helps us to consider how we can and must "revere Christ as Lord" as we continue to follow God's Word and Stand Firm for Him

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Episode 87: Stand Firm #6 - At Home & In Church

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Drew continues our Stand Firm series by looking at 1 Peter 3:1-12 and exploring how our relationships with one another, at home and in the church, are all about our hearts.

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Episode 86: Stand Firm // Submit - Suffer - Die - Return

Sun, 30 May 2021 13:05:03 GMT

We're delighted to have David Smyth from Evangelical Alliance join us this morning as we continue through our 'Stand Firm' series and discover more of God's Truth in 1 Peter 2:13-25

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Episode 85: Strategy for Living as a Christian in a Hostile World

Sun, 23 May 2021 20:17:17 GMT

We continue through 1 Peter and Leslie Hutchinson helps us unpack the pivotal verses in 2:11-12, where we see a strategy for living as a Christian in a hostile world

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Episode 84: Stand Firm #3 - On the ROCK of CHRST

Sun, 16 May 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Drew continues our series in 1 Peter by looking at 2:4-10 and exploring what these verses teach us about what Christ has done and what we must do in response.

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Episode 83: Stand Firm #2 - WHO you are shapes HOW you live

Sun, 09 May 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Drew continues our series in 1 Peter by looking at 1:13-2:3, where we see an exploration of what it means to live out our identity as God's people.

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Episode 82: Stand Firm #1 - Who & Whose

Sun, 02 May 2021 18:42:00 GMT

Drew begins our Stand Firm Series through 1 Peter by looking at 1:1-12 and considering how we are to stand firm in our identity in Jesus, and to trust in the One who holds us

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Episode 82: Stand Firm Intro

Sun, 02 May 2021 18:39:11 GMT

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Episode 81: Stephen Witmer // Psalm 127

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 13:18:00 GMT

Stephen Witmer joins us to share from Psalm 127 and what God teaches us there about the relationship between His Sovereignty and our responsibility in following Him.

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Episode 80: Life of Peter: Grow in Jesus

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 14:16:09 GMT

Michael Wright concludes this journey into the Life of Peter by considering what it means to 'Grow in Jesus'.

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Episode 79: Life of Peter 3 - Prayer & Jesus

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 12:16:42 GMT

Michael leads our thoughts through Matthew 14 and continues an exploration of Peter's life, this week considering Prayer and Jesus

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Episode 78: Easter Sunday // Believe

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 13:11:05 GMT

Join with us as we come to worship our Risen Saviour!
Drew leads us through John's account of that first glorious Resurrection Day!

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Episode 77: Humble King // Palm Sunday 2021

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 10:18:17 GMT

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Episode 76: Jesus' Encounter with Evil

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 11:41:15 GMT

We're delighted to be focusing on the work of the Irish Baptist College today and we'll be hearing from Benjamin McKay (current 3rd yr student) bringing God's Word from Luke 8.

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Episode 75: Unrestricted Discipleship

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 11:33:57 GMT

Join Rick Hill as we conclude our 'Unrestricted Faith' series by thinking about how we can abide / remain in Jesus and therefore continue to grow in our discipleship in Him.

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Episode 74: Unrestricted Church

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 11:19:26 GMT

Join us for our next instalment in our 'Unrestricted Faith' series as we look at the 'Unrestricted Church', as Drew leads our thoughts around the gift of the Church - what it is, why Christians gather, and what does it mean to 'be church' - especially in these days of restricted living. How can we live the reality of the 'Unrestricted Church' in these days, as we look ahead to physically gathering in once again soon?

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Episode 73: Mervyn Scott - 1 Peter

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 11:37:46 GMT

Join us as Mervyn Scott (Director of Irish Baptist Missions) brings a message from God's Word from 1 Peter

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Episode 72: Unrestricted Gospel

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 11:25:48 GMT

Drew leads us through our third instalment of the 'Unrestricted Faith' series by looking at the Gospel. What is the content of the Gospel and how can we share it in these 'restricted' days of lockdown?

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Episode 71: Unrestricted Bible

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 09:49:16 GMT

Continuing in our 'Unrestricted Faith' series, Jamie Dill leads us through 2 Timothy 3:14-17 and helps us consider the unrestricted Bible

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Episode 70: Unrestricted Commission

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 12:18:36 GMT

Drew begins our Unrestricted Faith series by considering the Commission Jesus gave to His followers - to make disciples: to go, baptise, teach, in the power of His Presence

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Episode 69: Life of Peter 2 - Following Jesus

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 11:28:28 GMT

We're delighted that Michael Wright will be sharing from God's Word on the theme of 'Following Jesus'. This is the second look at the Life of Peter, and today Michael will lead us through Luke 9:23-26 (and other passages) as we hear from God's Word together.

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Episode 68: Life of Peter 1: Meeting Jesus

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 13:48:06 GMT

Join us as Michael Wright opens up Luke 5, the first in a two part series on Lessons from the life of Peter.

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Episode 67: Perseverance // 1 Tim 6:11-16 // Derek McCreight

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 19:03:19 GMT

Derek McCreight encourages us through these words from Paul to Timothy, on the comfort of God's work in our lives - He will keep us until the end!

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Episode 64: Unexpected Christmas #4 - Magi

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 18:32:15 GMT

Drew brings the last in our advent series "Unexpected Christmas" by exploring the encounter of the Magi from Matthew 2:1-12.

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Episode 63: Unexpected Christmas #3 - Shepherds

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 13:14:10 GMT

Our third instalment of this Advent season leads us to consider the Shepherds - another group involved in the first Christmas who may have found it 'unexpected'. Yet through their encounter, we see that God had Good News to share, and this news changes lives...His salvation plan transforms lives.

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Episode 62: Unexpected Christmas: Joseph

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 15:03:46 GMT

Jack McFerran unpacks Matthew 1:18-25 and helps us consider Joseph's experience of the first (maybe 'unexpected') Christmas

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Episode 61: Unexpected Christmas #1: Mary

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 12:40:37 GMT

Drew launches our Advent series for 2020 by thinking about the angelic visit to Mary. Things might have been unexpected for her, but she learned that God can do what He promises to do - indeed He WILL do what He promises.

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Episode 60: TM 7 - Exodus 20 part 2

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 14:56:04 GMT

David Luke concludes our Travelling Mercies series by looking at the second tablet of the 10 Commandments from Exodus 20

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TM6 - Exodus 20 (part 1)

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 12:45:25 GMT

Join us as we continue our 'Travelling Mercies' series with David Luke, who will be leading our thoughts through the first part of Exodus 20

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TM5 - Exodus 19 // The Holy God

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 13:47:32 GMT

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TM4 - Jethro: Foreigner, Father, Friend

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 18:57:13 GMT

This morning we are delighted to be joined again by Alan Wilson who will be bringing us the next installment in our "Travelling Mercies" series in Exodus.

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TM2 - The Story of 2 Weapons

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 20:12:16 GMT

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TM2 - Pleading, Promise, Person

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 19:50:47 GMT

Drew leads pour thoughts through Exodus 16 & 17:1-7 in this second session in our 'Travelling Mercies' series

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Travelling Mercies Intro

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 18:47:08 GMT

Drew lays some of the foundations which are important as we launch into this new teaching series focussed on Exodus 16-20.

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Gracious Provision - Exodus 15:22-27

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 18:45:41 GMT

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Conversations with Jesus - Thomas

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 14:17:06 GMT

Leslie Hutchinson shares the final part of the short series "Conversations with Jesus" by examining Jesus' interactions with doubting Thomas.

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Mark 14 - Trevor Ramsey

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 18:20:30 GMT

Join Pastor Trevor Ramsey (Newtownbreda Baptist & ABCI President) as we journey through Mark 14

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Conversations with Jesus - Samaritan Woman

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 14:10:03 GMT

We are delighted Leslie Hutchinson will be sharing again with us this morning, and continuing our 'Conversations with Jesus' series. This session, we'll look at John 4 where we see the conversation the Samaritan Woman has with Jesus.

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Why do we Gather?

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 09:34:12 GMT

Join us as we physically gather for Sunday worship for the first time in a number of months. In doing so, Drew examined some of the Biblical reasons there are for gathering as God's People.

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Songs for Every Season - Psalm 24

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 20:22:34 GMT

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Songs for Every Season - Psalm 57

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 20:21:51 GMT

David's Suffering & David's Song

We're delighted to have Rick Hill joining us for the first of 2 weeks. Today we continue in our 'Songs for Every Season' series by exploring Psalm 57, and we would love for you to join with us.

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Songs for Every Season - Psalm 23 part 2

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 17:49:09 GMT

Join Derek in the second session in Psalm 23 as part of our 'Songs for Every Season' series through the Psalms.

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Songs for Every Season - Psalm 23 (part 1)

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 19:33:43 GMT

We'd love for you to join us as we continue our summer Sunday series in the Psalms as Derek McCreight leads us through the first of two weeks in Psalm 23.

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Songs for Every Season - Psalm 119

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:58:35 GMT

We're delighted to be joined by Michael Wright, who will continue our 'Songs for Every Season' series by taking us to Psalm 119.

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Songs for Every Season - Psalm 13

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 17:59:05 GMT

I feel BUT I know...
Drew leads us through Psalm 13 where we see David in a distressed place. Yet even there, he is able to praise His God because of what he KNOWS about God.

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Songs for Every Season #3 - Psalm 3

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 10:26:08 GMT

We're delighted to be joined by Phil Howe, who will continue our 'Songs for Every Season' series by taking us to Psalm 3 and considering 'The God who delivers from the enemies who attack.'

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Songs for Every Season #2 - Psalm 8

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 12:18:37 GMT

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Songs for Every Season #1 - Psalm 1

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 13:11:20 GMT

Drew leads us through our first session in the Psalms by looking at Psalm 1, and thinking about the posture of the blessed.

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Intro to Summer Teaching series

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 13:10:35 GMT

Drew introduces the Psalms with us as we embark on a 9 week journey through this great portion of God's Word.

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Big Questions #4 - Can a Loving God send people to Hell?

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 13:22:48 GMT

Jack is joined by Dr David Luke to discuss this big question: Can a Loving God send people to Hell?

Intro music:
Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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COTM #8 - Spreading & Flourishing

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 12:17:12 GMT

Drew concludes the Church on the Move series by studying Acts 12:1-24 and exploring how the word of God spread and flourished despite persecution, fuelled by prayer, and as a result of God's doing.

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COTM #7 - God Grows His People

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 11:43:10 GMT

Join us as we continue our Church on the Move series by studying Acts 11:19-30 together, and see how God grows His people.

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Big Questions #3 - Jesus: Lord, Liar or Lunatic

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 15:09:45 GMT

Jack is joined by Michael Wright to tackle this big question about the identity of Jesus Christ.

Intro music:
Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Grammar of the Gospel

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 15:06:58 GMT

We were delighted to have Paul Twiss from Grace Church in LA join us to share a message on the 'Grammar of the Gospel' from 1 John 2:12-17.

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Big Questions #2 - Is the God of the OT a Moral Monster

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 14:00:58 GMT

This week Jack talks to Leslie Hutchinson, asking 'Is the God of the Old Testament a Moral Monster?'

Intro Music:
Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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COTM #6 - Breaking Barriers

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 11:44:52 GMT

Join us as Drew continues our 'Church on the Move' series by examining Acts 10-11:18, where we see God's Good News Breaking Barriers!

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Big Questions #1 - Can we trust the Bible?

Sun, 31 May 2020 11:37:44 GMT

Jack is joined by Drew Steele who seeks to answer the question, 'Can we trust the Bible?'

For more info or to contact GBC, please email info@gilnahirkbaptist.org.uk

Intro music:
Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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COTM #5 - The Multiplying Church

Sun, 31 May 2020 11:32:54 GMT

We are delighted to be joined by Paul Brennan from Tron Church in Glasgow, who shares with us on the Multiplying Church from Acts 9:32-43

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'Even to your old age, I am He'

Sun, 24 May 2020 11:36:43 GMT

Stephen Witmer from Pepperell Christian Fellowship in Massachusetts joins us this morning to bring God's Word from Isaiah 46:3-4 and helps us to Biblically understand how to grow old and prepare for death to the glory of God.

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COTM #4 - God at Work

Sun, 17 May 2020 11:58:59 GMT

Michael Wright helps us explore Acts 9:1-31 as we continue our 'Church on the Move' series. Join us to marvel at God's activity through Saul's conversion.

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COTM #3 - Open & Obedient

Sun, 10 May 2020 12:29:41 GMT

Today we continue our ‘Church on the Move’ series in Acts 8:26-40, where we see the encouragement to be OPEN & OBEDIENT as we follow Jesus.

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COTM #2 - Powerful & Provocative

Sun, 03 May 2020 12:13:12 GMT

As we continue our series on Acts, we encounter Philip's journey to Samaria, where we see the POWERFUL and PROVOCATIVE message he (and others) proclaimed.

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COTM #1 - God's Big Plan

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 13:35:09 GMT

Church on the Move session 1 - God's Big Plan, as shown through the account of Stephen in Acts 6:8-8:1

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Church on the Move Intro

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 13:34:24 GMT

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Faith in Christ

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 11:58:40 GMT

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What / Why / How - Baptism

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 12:51:27 GMT

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What / Why / How - The Church

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 16:04:20 GMT

Drew begins this mini-series looking at What is the Church, Why do we 'do' Church, and How do we practice Church here at GBC.

The recording also begins with an update and some advice regarding COVID-19

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