An audio lesson or sermon from various contributors
Episodes
Monday Dec 10, 2018
Monday Dec 10, 2018
The Thames Valley Week ahead
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God bless,
Malcolm
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Sunday Dec 09, 2018
Sunday Dec 09, 2018
“Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.” (Ephesians 2:19–22 NIV11)
1. New Identity, v19
•This is what has been done for us by Christ: vv4-22
2. New Foundation, v20
•Revelation 2:1–7
3. New Purpose, v21-22
•We have a new purpose - Ephesians 2.10
•Therefore we…
a.Pay attention to our personal relationship with God
•Matthew 4:4
•Luke 6:46–49
•John 15:4
b.Pay attention to our relationships with one-another in church
•1 Peter 2:5
•Ephesians 4:15–16
Questions for reflection
1.How “joined together” do you feel with God, and with the rest of the church?
2.What is it about Jesus (see the rest of Ephesians 2) which will provide the inspiration for you to grow, serve and sacrifice for others in the year ahead?
3.How do you anticipate us experiencing the presence of God by His Spirit dwelling in us as a congregation in 2019?
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God bless,
Malcolm
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Saturday Dec 08, 2018
Saturday Dec 08, 2018
We all like to be part of something. Some clubs are exclusive. Hard to get in to.
Biggest privilege of all is to be part of the kingdom - “From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”” (Matthew 4:17 NIV11)
Led by our king: “God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen.” (1 Timothy 6:15–16 NIV11)
Can become disconnected from the awesome nature of our king. Do we see who he really is? Look at the descriptive words in the passage above? Do we notice
What do we get out of being in this ‘club’? “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” (2 Peter 1:3 NIV11). We receive everything we need for the life we have been given and called to.
How do we get there? Through our knowledge of him. It’s a process. As we deepen our relationship with God we receive more of what we need for a godly life. The fact we have a relationship with God does not automatically lead to maturity. We have God, and it is our privilege to get to know him better and better.
Life challenges our confidence of God’s provision for us. We doubt whether he will meet our needs. That’s when we need to read and meditate on Psalm 139.
What is the cost?
Generosity of heart and actions: “Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” (2 Corinthians 9:10–11 NIV11)
Is being generous really a cost? Not when we see the blessings that come from living a generous life.
Another cost - let the old life go.
What do we do? “Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.” (Matthew 22:37–38 NIV11-GK)
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Love God
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Love others
What does that look like?
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” (Acts 2:42–47 NIV11)
We do life together.
How do I get in?
By being chosen. We don’t choose, God chooses.
Deut 7.6; Acts 2.39; 1 Cor 1.26; 1 Peter 2.9.
Chosen for a purpose, not just ‘membership’ or attendance. We, as royal priests, are called to be special.
We need not fear because we have been given all we need.
One more benefit: we have a home to go to.
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Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.
God bless,
Malcolm
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Monday Dec 03, 2018
Monday Dec 03, 2018
As the hymn, Amazing Grace says, I “was blind but now I see”.
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I want to see
““What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.” “Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.” (Mark 10:51–52 NIV11)
“As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”” (John 9:1–2 NIV11)
Tend to look for someone or something to blame. Why do we blame? Is it a desire to avoid responsibility? Are we open-minded?
““Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him. As long as it is day, we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work. While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” After saying this, he spit on the ground, made some mud with the saliva, and put it on the man’s eyes. “Go,” he told him, “wash in the Pool of Siloam” (this word means “Sent”). So the man went and washed, and came home seeing.” (John 9:3–7 NIV11)
“When he heard this, Jesus said, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God’s glory so that God’s Son may be glorified through it.”” (John 11:4 NIV11)
Look at world’s challenges as a way to glorify God, rather than run away from them.
“A second time they summoned the man who had been blind. “Give glory to God by telling the truth,” they said. “We know this man is a sinner.” He replied, “Whether he is a sinner or not, I don’t know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!” Then they asked him, “What did he do to you? How did he open your eyes?” He answered, “I have told you already and you did not listen. Why do you want to hear it again? Do you want to become his disciples too?” Then they hurled insults at him and said, “You are this fellow’s disciple! We are disciples of Moses! We know that God spoke to Moses, but as for this fellow, we don’t even know where he comes from.” The man answered, “Now that is remarkable! You don’t know where he comes from, yet he opened my eyes. We know that God does not listen to sinners. He listens to the godly person who does his will. Nobody has ever heard of opening the eyes of a man born blind. If this man were not from God, he could do nothing.” To this they replied, “You were steeped in sin at birth; how dare you lecture us!” And they threw him out.” (John 9:24–34 NIV11)
Do we believe what see, or see what we already believe? Don’t forget the heart of God. Must not get stuck in ‘rules’.
“Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and when he found him, he said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” “Who is he, sir?” the man asked. “Tell me so that I may believe in him.” Jesus said, “You have now seen him; in fact, he is the one speaking with you.” Then the man said, “Lord, I believe,” and he worshiped him. Jesus said, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind will see and those who see will become blind.” Some Pharisees who were with him heard him say this and asked, “What? Are we blind too?” Jesus said, “If you were blind, you would not be guilty of sin; but now that you claim you can see, your guilt remains.” (John 9:35–41 NIV11)
We are blind emotionally, intellectually and spiritually. The Pharisees could not see the power of God in the miracles because they were too locked in to a fixed mindset. In order to see, we need to first acknowledge our blindness! Can God be glorified?
‘Religion’ opposes love in effect if not in intention.
“And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.” (Ephesians 2:22 NIV11)
1John 4:8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
Heb. 1:3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.
John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Mark 12:29 “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ 31 The second is this: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”
John 13:34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
Is. 43:4 Since you are precious and honoured in my sight, and because I love you, I will give people in exchange for you, nations in exchange for your life.
1Pet. 4:8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
Gal. 5:6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. Let’s put love at the centre of what we are attempting to build for God’s glory in 2019.
How do we respond to being given a gift?
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Refuse it
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Hide it
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Exchange it
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Accept it
“Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.” (James 1:16–18 NIV11)
What are our most treasured possessions from God?
In what way could I express gratitude for the gifts given to me by God?
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23 NIV11-GK)
“Nor can the gift of God be compared with the result of one man’s sin: The judgment followed one sin and brought condemnation, but the gift followed many trespasses and brought justification. For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!” (Romans 5:16–17 NIV11)
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Immediately he received his sight
““What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.” “Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.” (Mark 10:51–52 NIV11)
““A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”” (John 13:34–35 NIV11)
“For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.” (1 Corinthians 13:12 NIV11)
“And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” (2 Corinthians 9:14–15 NIV11)
Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.
Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: tvcochrist@gmail.com.
Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.
God bless,
Malcolm
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Monday Dec 03, 2018
Monday Dec 03, 2018
The Thames Valley Week ahead
Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.tvcoc.org.
Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.
Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: tvcochrist@gmail.com.
Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.
God bless,
Malcolm
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Monday Nov 26, 2018
Monday Nov 26, 2018
The Thames Valley Week ahead
Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.tvcoc.org.
Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.
Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: tvcochrist@gmail.com.
Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.
God bless,
Malcolm
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Monday Nov 26, 2018
Monday Nov 26, 2018
2 = 1 or does it?
When we overcomplicate things we make a mess. Things go wrong.
“One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” “Well said, teacher,” the man replied. “You are right in saying that God is one and there is no other but him. To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbour as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.” When Jesus saw that he had answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And from then on no one dared ask him any more questions.” (Mark 12:28–34 NIV11)
A: Love God
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Love God with all your HEART
- Centre of thoughts and emotions, especially love and compassion
- “My heart, O God, is steadfast; I will sing and make music with all my soul. Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. I will praise you, LORD, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. For great is your love, higher than the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.” (Psalm 108:1–5 NIV11)
- How do I express emotion towards God?
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Love God with all your SOUL
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Spiritual or immaterial part of a human being regarded as immortal
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“Praise the LORD, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits-who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion,” (Psalm 103:1–4 NIV11)
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Is my love for God deep?
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Love God with all your MIND
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Aware of the world and experiences, to think and to feel; the faculty of consciousness and thought.
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“In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world.” (1 John 5:3–4 NIV11)
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Loving God is practical.
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Love God with all your STRENGTH
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The quality or state of being able to withstand force, pressure or wear.
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“How long, LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me? Look on me and answer, LORD my God. Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in death, and my enemy will say, “I have overcome him,” and my foes will rejoice when I fall. But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the LORD’S praise, for he has been good to me.” (Psalm 13:1–6 NIV11)
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Not always easy to love God - that’s when we need strength
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Which stands out as the one in which you can grow most in loving God?
B: Being a neighbour
“In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’ “Which of these three do you think was a neighbour to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.”
Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”” (Luke 10:30–37 NIV11)
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Have no boundaries in who we help
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Meet the needs in as complete a fashion as possible
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,” (Hebrews 10:24 NIV11)
Let’s help one another to be a good neighbour to others in need.
Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.tvcoc.org.
Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.
Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: tvcochrist@gmail.com.
Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.
God bless,
Malcolm
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Saturday Nov 24, 2018
Saturday Nov 24, 2018
Our theme scripture for 2019: “And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.” (Ephesians 2:22 NIV11)
First week: be careful how we build our relationship with God
Last week: the principles of how we build our relationships with one another
This week: some practicals as to how we build our relationships with one another
Malcolm, Rudie, Shevvy & Karen illustrated various approaches to talking about challenges in our lives. Some of them were healthier than others.
Three different approaches were acted out:
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Firstly a harsh approach
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Secondly a shallow approach
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Thirdly a sincere approach
As you watch the scenarios consider what you see that is healthy and helpful (Christlike, if you like), and what is unhealthy and unhelpful (worldly).
Key practicals and principles revealed included:
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Listen and do not interrupt
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Avoid superficiality
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Be honest, but not attacking
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Make the conversation about the person with the challenge, not yourself
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We don’t need to have all the answers
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Ask what you can do to help - allow the other person to come up with the ideas
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Aim for empathy, not just sympathy
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Give the other person your undivided attention
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Ask open questions
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Take your time over challenging issues. Don’t rush.
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If you can think of a relevant helpful scripture feel free to share it, but from a perspective of support rather than accusation
Key scripture:
“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves.” (Romans 12:9–10 NIV11)
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Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.
God bless,
Malcolm
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Monday Nov 19, 2018
Monday Nov 19, 2018
The Thames Valley Week ahead
Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.tvcoc.org.
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Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.
God bless,
Malcolm
Monday Nov 19, 2018
Monday Nov 19, 2018
Stefan Wolmerans was our visiting speaker today. He reminded us that Jesus commissioned us to be his witnesses (Acts 1:7-8).
He gave us "5C's for saving": 1. Compelled; 2. Convinced; 3. Contact; 4. Connect; 5. Courage.
With these 5C's we then move on to 6 ways to contact and connect: 1. Invitational; 2. Testimonial; 3. Serving; 4. Interpersonal; 5. Intellectual; 6. Confrontational.
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Have a super day.
God bless,
Malcolm
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