FaithrootsDec 07, 2021
Precursors
Luke 1
How the Gospels begin
Two miraculous pregnancies announced
Introducing Jesus and the Gospels podcasts
Start of a new series
How do we share the good news in a post Christian culture?
Visiting Jerusalem
Luke 2:21-52 The boy Jesus grows up, he is presented in Jerusalem and 12 years later returns for a festival
Angels
Luke 2:8-20. An angel visits Shepherds with good news.
Bethlehem
Luke 2:1-7, Mary and Joseph arrive at the family home to be registered for taxation. The baby is on its way.
Announcement
Luke 1:26-45. Gabriel appears to Mary. Mary travels to visit her relative Elizabeth.
Introducing Luke and the Gospels
Part 1 of our new Jesus and the Gospels series. We will be looking at how the Gospels point us to Jesus with a particular focus on Luke.
Zechariah
Retelling Luke's Gospel
The announcement and birth of John
Luke 1:5-80)
Introducing Luke
Luke 1 v 1-4
Retelling Luke's Gospel
Naming Jesus
Christmas Eve talk on Isaiah 9
Witnesses and worshippers at Christmas
Christmas Day message
The other side of Christmas
New Year's Eve and Epiphany message on lessons from the Magi
On time in Bethlehem
Advent part 4
Mary did you know?
Advent 3
Reflections on the angel's appearance to Mary and the promise of the Saviour
Doubt or belief?
Second in our 2023 Advent series
I choose thatmas
Advent 1 2023
Life in the valley of the shadow of death
A reflection on Psalm 23
Returners of the Lost Ark
#WhatMatters
1 Chronicles 15
David finally brings the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem
Favour
#WhatMatters
1 Chronicles 14
Despite still not having the ark with him, David enjoys God's blessing and favour
Arkeology
#WhatMatters
1 Chronicles 13
David's failure to bring back the Ark of the Covenant
Opening Credits
#WhatMatters
1 Chronicles 11-12
Introducing the key characters around King David
The death of a king
#WhatMatters
1 Chronicles 10 and the tragic end of Saul's life
Setting the scene
#WhatMatters
Old Testament history -setting up 1 Chronicles and the end of Saul's reign
Roots and Branches
#WhatMatters
1 Chronicles 1-9
Why look at Chronicles
Introduction to the books of 1 and 2 Chronicles and why we study the OT
#WhatMatters series
Church Discipline
How is sin dealt with in the church?
Belonging to a church
What is church membership all about?
How do we take communion?
How to organise and approach sharing the Lord's Supper together
What is communion and why do we take it?
Basics of church life - a look at 1 Corinthians 11. The is part 1 of a two parter
God's Word is sufficient for apologetics
How do you know? 9
The Doctrine of Revelation
God's Word is sufficient for pastoral care
How do you know? 8
The Doctrine of Revelation
God's Word is sufficient to protect against false shepherds
How do you know? 7
The Doctrine of Revelation
If the Bible is God's Word ... Then
How do you know? 6
The Doctrine of Revelation
The Bible
How do you know? 5
The Doctrine of Revelation
God Speaks to us - Special Revelation
How do you know? 4
Doctrine of Revelation
How does God Speak - General Revelation
How do you know? 3
Doctrine of Revelation
Reason rationality and irrationality
How do you know 2
Doctrine of Revelation
Starting points for a messy world
How Do you Know 1
Doctrine of Revelation
Why you should be baptised
Believing and belonging
Appreciate Common Grace
Don't see rules and regulations concerning safeguarding, employment, finance and charities as your enemies. See them as your friends.
Be on the look out for narcissists and narcissism
With Reference to Psalm 79 and Mark 10
Safer Churches part 4
Misplaced Zeal
Romans 10:1-4
Surprising Grace
Romans 9:30-33
Echoes of mercy
Romans 9:25-29
Not Fair
Romans 9:14-24
Love and Hate
Romans 9:10-13
What is the promise?
Romans 9:6-9
Heart cry for my people
Romans 9:1-5
I don't just want you to survive
Habakkuk shorts 3
Will you allow God to disagree with you?
Habakkuk shorts