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Student Soul / Sermon ArchiveOct 27, 2022
REVELATION #3: Vision for the Future - How God's Promise is Already at Work (Revelation 22:1-5) - Tom Mepham
Kia ora, thanks for checking out our podcast.
This is the final in a short series diving into the book of Revelation, today our pastor, Tom Mepham, opens up chapter 22 verses 1-5.
Alyssa Koo brings it to a close with a reflection and prayer towards the end.
Hope you enjoy it!
Peace!
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REVELATION #2: Freed For God - How God's Ransom Does for Us What We Cannot Do for Ourselves (Revelation 5:-14) - Tom Mepham
This is week two of our little mini-series in the biblical book of Revelation, recorded last Sunday night, August 13th, 2023.
Heart & mind transformation is our goal, we are Student Soul & we are praying that God would give you Holy Spirit vision as you listen & engage.
May you receive strength and sustenance from the Lord Jesus Christ on your journey of faith & as you engage with the life you've been given to live.
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REVELATION #1: Introducing the Book of Revelation - Prof. Paul Trebilco
We are doing a three week mini-series to open up the Biblical book of Revelation. Check in with us as Otago University Professor Paul Trebilco from the Theology department as he kicks things off with a deep dive and overview. We look at what Revelation "is" in terms of the writing style/genre, the communication and meaning of some of the numbers and imagery of the book, and it's meaning in the midst of suffering.
The word of God is alive and active and critical part of the journey of faith. This episode helps us in our faith journey to gain some of the wider context and foundations of thought to enable us to better enage with the Word of God by the power of the Spirit. I hope you find this helpful and enlivening.
If you want to explore taking some study at Otago University, many students can take up to 5 theology papers as part of a degree, so it's totally worth checking out. There is an excellent faculty and a fantastic range of papers across theology, biblical studies, pastoral care and more. There's also great post-grad options too if you are looking at your next steps. Check it out:
https://www.otago.ac.nz/theology/index.html
Embracing the Power of Music, Faith, and a New Imagination: Overcoming the Challenges of 2023 with Bono, Dave Grohl, and Psalm 40
Finally, a decent rock album with some substantial cultural impact!
Haha. Yeah right. Keep dreaming. Now, on with business.
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This message was preached by Tom Mepham at Flagstaff Community Church, Sunday 22nd January 2023.
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Student Soul kicks off for the Uni year at the end of O-Week:
Sunday 26 February, 7:30pm
@ the George Street Normal School hall.
Bring it on!
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Sin, Salvation, and the Gospel (Romans 3:1-26)
Continuing on with the series in Romans, but it's mostly unscripted this time and taking it sloooww.
Metanoia & the Kindness of God (Romans 2:1-29)
Continuing the Summer Sermon series through Romans
- We are all connected
- Metanoia moments
- The Krisis of God
- Choice & destiny
- Resonance / dissonace
- The heart
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a church in Dunedin for students and twentysomethings
gathered during semester / scattered during summer / in Christ we who are many are one
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The Wild Abundance of Salvation Power (Romans 1:1-32)
This is the first episode in our Summer Sermons series where Tom's inviting us to dive into the book of Romans.
You can also watch a video version on Youtube, and we have a Bible study outline available for checking out as well:
https://studentsoul.org.nz/gardens-stories-2/
Receiving the Unconditional Love of God (Romans 8:37-39) - Tiana Hill
Preached at Student Soul by Tiana on Thursday evening, 11th August 2022.
(Scripture reading by Dominic Barlow)
The Resonances and Dissonances of Your Life (Isaiah 52:7-9)
Our Strength is in The LORD (Psalm 28:7)
The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts; so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.
Ko Ihowā tōku kaha, tōku whakangungu rākau; i whakawhirinaki tōku ngākau ki a ia, ā, āwhinatia ana ahau; koia i hari ai tōku ngākau, i whakamoemiti ai hoki tāku waiata ki a ia.
Preached on Sunday 31 July 2022 at Flagstaff Community Church by Tom Mepham.
What is Gardens & Stories, and where does it fit?
At Student Soul we have this thing called Gardens & Stories.
What is it?
How does it relate to "The Dream Factory" series?
And how does it related to our next series "Stories of Fails and Troublesome Tales"?
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All the answers and more are hidden inside this riveting EPISODE. Don't wait! Press play now!!!
This is a Place of Love (John 17:1-26)
Oh, it's just a message about true relationships in Christ, about community, and love.
Part 2 of a series called "The Dream Factory"
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God is Birthing Dreams (Isaiah 43:18-19)
Oh, it's just a little message about new life and such.
Part 1 of a three part series called The Dream Factory.
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Better Call Saul / The Genius of Barnabus (Acts 11:19-26)
This sermon focuses on Barnabus as a role-model for us, as we keep becoming people who encourage, discern, and play nice with others.
We'll be diving in more on Thursday night this coming week at Student Soul. If you want to know more, feel free to shout out & say hi.
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Damascus Rd. (Acts 9:1-19)
This message is about conversion into the life of discipleship and the ongoing processes of obedience and openness that follow. Our weekly rhythm for Student Soul is wrapped up by a process called Gardens & Stories.
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Mary & Martha (Luke 10.38-42)
We are beginning our year with this exploration of discipleship, spiritual nurture, and the kingdom of God.
Our weekly rhythm is being wrapped up by a process called Gardens & Stories.
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You weren't expecting that! (Luke 1.39-56) - Hannah Acheson
Ft. Hannah Acheson
Live from Orwell St. Church, Oamaru, NZ.
Recorded last Sunday, 19 December, 2021.
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A Sound Like No Other (Acts 2:1-4)
This is a sermon video that working with the theme of the Student Soul EP "He Oro Tūhāhā" and which explores Acts 2:1-4, when the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples.
It's broken into 3 parts, so following an intro that explores the theme "a sound like no other," we're diving into the disprupting, igniting, unleashing aspects of the Holy Spirit's work.
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#007 - FRIDAY Phobia
In this episode, Tom unpacks the meaning of the song "Phobia" by British rock act Nothing But Thieves, and looks for shared dissonance in Mark chapter 15 - the crucifixion of Jesus.
The audio was recorded in Tommo's office on Thursday afternoon, April 1st, 2021.
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#007b - FRIDAY Phobia - the non-Spotify edition
In this episode, Tom unpacks the meaning of the song "Phobia" by British rock act Nothing But Thieves, and looks for shared dissonance in Mark chapter 15 - the crucifixion of Jesus.
The audio was recorded in Tommo's office on Thursday afternoon, April 1st, 2021.
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#006 - Becoming a person of audacious intimacy
This episode addresses dances around the idea that deep intimacy in our relationships with others is possible, and that it is an overflow from the true relational intimacy we can experience with God through the saving love of Jesus.
The audio is taken from the sixth Student Soul gathering for 2021 at Oaken cafe, in Dunedin, NZ. It was recorded on Sunday night, March 28th, 2021.
Tom Mepham, Student Soul's pastor, continues brings to a close (for now) an exploration of themes in the Old Testament book Song of Songs via the passage 8:6-7.
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#005 - From emptiness to love
This episode addresses the significance of emptiness, the cross as the centre of Christian discernment, and how to live well in the present/future tension of God's reign.
The audio is taken from a sermon delivered at Emmanuel Church in Sawyers Bay, Dunedin, NZ. It was recorded on Sunday morning, March 21st, 2021.
Tom Mepham, Student Soul's pastor, continues to explore themes and challenges in the Old Testament book Song of Songs via the passage 3:1-5
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#004 - Beloved (ft. Tessa Barlow)
This episode is exploring what means to be God's "beloved."
The audio is taken from the fourth Student Soul gathering for 2021 at Oaken cafe, in Dunedin, NZ. It was recorded on Sunday night, March 14th, 2021.
Tessa Barlow, one of Student Soul's pastoral team, continues the journey of exploring themes and challenges in the Old Testament book Song of Songs via the passage 2:8-17
This talk is called "Beloved."
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#003 - The goodness of sex
This episode is exploring what it might look like to integrate a healthy view of human sexuality into our vision of discipleship.
The audio is taken from the third Student Soul gathering for 2021 at Oaken cafe, in Dunedin, NZ. It was recorded on Sunday night, March 7th, 2021.
Tom Mepham, Student Soul's pastor, continues to explore themes and challenges in the Old Testament book Song of Songs via the passage 2:1-7
This talk is called "The goodness of sex."
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#002 - Defiant beauty
What better way to explore faith and to begin the year than with a series called "Benefits of Kissing: sexuality & spirituality in the bible"? :-D
This is from the second Student Soul gathering for 2021 at Oaken cafe, in Dunedin, NZ. It was recorded on Sunday night, February 28th, 2021, rounding off Otago Uni's O-Week (Orientation Week) celebrations.
Tom Mepham, Student Soul's pastor, continues to explore themes and challenges in the Old Testament book Song of Songs, dealing in particular with chapter 1, verses 5 & 6.
This talk is called "Defiant beauty."
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#001 - A love whose time has come
What better way to explore faith and to begin the year than with a series called "Benefits of Kissing"?
This is from the first Student Soul gathering for the year at Oaken cafe, in Dunedin, NZ. It was recorded on Sunday night February 21st 2021, right at the beginning of O-Week (Orientation Week) at Otago University.
The talk is given by Tom Mepham who is the minister (or pastor) of Student Soul. It's an introduction to a short series (at least, it will probably be short) exploring the Old Testament book the Song of Songs. First up, we're starting at the start, diving into the first four verses of chapter one (Song of Solomon 1:1-4).
This talk is called "A love whose time has come."
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