Audio files of Sunday talks: January - July 2018
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If you find any of these talks particularly helpful please do share them with your friends.
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July 29, 2018
Belonging to the family John Sparkes Bible references - Galatians 6:1-6 - John 17:20-23 |
John challenges us to affect one another for good in our relationships within the family of God by asking how much we allow the experiences and emotions of others to invade our hearts, and how much we extend our hearts and emotions to others.
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July 22, 2018
A new Father - Part 2 John Sparkes Bible reference - John 17 -Ephesians 3: 14-15 |
John continues his teaching on the Fatherhood of God.
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July 15, 2018
A new Father John Sparkes Bible reference - Matthew 5:43-48 - Romans 8:14 - John 20:17 |
John 20:17 is a pivotal verse in the Bible. Jesus is saying, 'Welcome to the family'. But what does it mean to really know God as Father?
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July 8, 2018
Talk to your soul John Sparkes Bible reference - Psalm 103 |
The psalmists often had conversations with their souls, reminding themselves of the goodness of God. John urges us to talk to our souls regularly to encourage us to live in the fullness of everything that Jesus died to bring us into.
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July 1, 2018
The Wonder of Creation 5 Tim Sparkes Bible reference - Deuteronomy 10:1-5,10-22 - Matthew 6:21 |
Tim thought the series was ended but the Lord gave him more thoughts - so here they are. When God did something important in someone's life, he often asked that person to do something first. What is the significance of that for our lives?
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June 24, 2018
The Wonder of Creation 4 Tim Sparkes Bible reference - Isaiah 40:18-23 |
In his 4th and final talk on the wonder of creation Tim encourages us to choose to follow the Lord and trust him with every aspect of our lives. Knowing who God is and understanding his viewpoint on our lives helps us to have the right perspective on life and enjoy God's peace.
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June 17, 2018
The Wonder of Creation 3 Tim Sparkes Bible reference - Acts 17:24-28 |
In Tim's 3rd talk on the wonder of creation he asks whether the toughest things we've had to face are the things that turn us towards the Lord. He encourages us to ask the Lord for a vision of Himself and have eyes that look at our lives and circumstances from God's perspective.
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June 10, 2018
The Wonder of Creation 2 Tim Sparkes Bible reference - Genesis 1:1-27 - Ephesians 1:9-10 - Psalm 90: 1-22 |
In his 2nd talk on the wonder of creation Tim asked why we are so fascinated by creation and why we need to know where we come from. He explains the context and big picture that creation gives to our lives and our walk with the Lord.
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June 03, 2018
The Wonder of Creation 1 Tim Sparkes Bible reference - Genesis 1:26-27 |
Tim asked whether we're where we should be where with the Lord and, if not, what we need to put in place to become more robust and represent the life of God which is within us.
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May 27, 2018
Passionate about pleasing the Lord John Sparkes Bible reference - Romans 5:1-5 |
John encouraged us to seek to bring the life of Heaven into every situation by being free enough to be completely selfless in our reactions.
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May 20, 2018
Words are important (2) John Sparkes Bible reference - 1 Thessalonians 2:3-12 |
Jesus' words were uncomplicated, they were always purposeful and always produced a response because he spoke just what the Father told him to. If our primary aim is to please the Father, it will help us to keep our words simple and clear.
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May 13, 2018
Words are important John Sparkes Bible reference John 15:1-4 John 13:6-11 |
John spoke about the importance of the words we use. If our words are to be wholesome and to reflect God's heart, we also have to be prepared to hear and respond to words spoken to us.
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May 06, 2018
Faithful witness John Sparkes Bible reference - Ezekial 1:1-3:3 |
Ezekial was a faithful witness to the character and glory of God in difficult circumstances. John encourages us to fix our eyes on the Lord and he will be with us by his Spirit in our circumstances.
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April 29, 2018
Moving Forward Tim Sparkes Bible references - Matthew 4 :1-17 - Ephesians 3:14-21 |
If you have a heart for the Lord, he will continue to challenge and develop you. He will strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being and you will experience life in all its fullness. In Sunday's talk Tim encouraged us all to keep moving forward.
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April 22, 2018
Wilderness Experiences Tim Sparkes Bible references - Matthew 4:1-11 - Colossians 2:6-10 |
In the 3rd talk on Jesus' wilderness experience, Tim reminds us that we are sons and daughters of God. Our identity is grounded in God's call on our lives first and foremost.
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April 15, 2018
Led by the Spirit Tim Sparkes Bible reference - Matthew 4:1-11 - Deuteronomy 6:13-19 |
As Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to discover the depth of his relationship with God and the Spirit, so we need to know who we are in God to live our lives effectively for him. Tim challenges us to live at this depth.
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April 08, 2018
The only way up is down John Sparkes Bible reference - Matthew 3:13-4:11 |
John speaks about Jesus in the wilderness, explaining that testing times are preparation for service. It is in the dark and difficult times that we learn to truly trust God and thereby are able to fulfil his will for our lives.
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April 01, 2018
Easter Sunday John Sparkes Bible reference - Luke 24:13-36 |
The disciples on the Emmaus Road were despairing. Yet, as they talked with Jesus, the truth started to burn within them. If we cast ourselves on the Lord when we feel despair or hopelessness, his truth will resonate deep within.
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March 25, 2018
Palm Sunday John Sparkes Bible reference - Luke 19:28-44 |
John explores the events of Palm Sunday and asks why Jesus wept when he approached Jerusalem and how we can live in reality and the truth, as Jesus did.
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March 18, 2018
The pursuit of truth Tim & John Sparkes Bible references - Proverbs 11:30-31 - Acts 5:1-11 |
Tim and John both spoke about the importance of living in the truth. We can use the challenges of life to learn how to discern the truth and live in it - and thereby live and work at the depth the Lord wants for us.
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March 11, 2018
Guilt and how to remove it John Sparkes Bible reference - 1 Samuel 25 |
Using the story of Abigail, who was a lady of intelligence and great courage, able to hear the Lord clearly and act decisively, John encourages us to take responsibility for what we feel about ourselves. We will then be free to deal with situations in our lives clearly and decisively, free from guilt.
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March 04, 2018
Clarity John Sparkes Bible reference - James 1:2-7 |
We can trust that God will give us the wisdom and clarity we need for the different situations we face in our lives. John outlines practical steps we can take to create space to hear clearly from the Lord.
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February 25, 2018
A new creation Tim Sparkes Bible reference - 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 |
Tim challenges us to let the Lord develop and stretch us, to expand our understanding and let him rule in our hearts; that is how we 'become the righteousness of God'.
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February 18, 2018
What does it mean to lose your 1st love? (2) John Sparkes Bible reference - Revelation 2:1-7 |
John continues the exploration of what it means to lose our first love and describes several signs which can indicate that our love for God is increasing.
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February 11, 2018
What does it mean to lose your 1st love? John Sparkes Bible reference - Revelation 2:1-7 |
This week's talk is an exploration of what it means to lose our first love. Should we live continuously in that first flush of exuberance when we met the Lord? What happens when we have to face what we really feel about ourselves? Is that when we lose our way - or can our love deepen?
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February 04, 2018
The Heavenly realm John Sparkes Bible reference - Revelation 2:1-7 |
John speaks about the importance of living with an awareness of the Spiritual realm and how our lives reflect God's glory. In the book of Revelation the church in Ephesus was criticised for losing their first love - John asks how we apply that message to our lives today.
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January 28, 2018
Will 2018 be your year of change? (Part 4) Tim Sparkes Bible readings - Ephesians 3:14-21 - Philippians 3:10-11 |
Using the dark clouds which lay behind an early morning sunrise as an illustration, Tim explained the need to see beyond what is visible to reach the depths below if we are to truly change and take steps towards wholeness this year,
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January 21, 2018
Will 2018 be your year of change? (Part 3) Tim Sparkes Bible reading - 2 Chronicles |
Following on from last week's challenge - what do we want to stop, change or do more of this year - Tim explains that these changes will happen as a natural progression of spending time with the Lord. He wants our lives to be fruitful and bring glory to him.
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January 14, 2018
Will 2018 be your year of change? (Part 2) Tim Sparkes Bible references - 2 Chronicles 14:1-6, 15, 17:1-9 |
Tim encourages us to be practical in the changes we make this year. What negative patterns or thoughts do you want to stop, what do you want to do more of and what do you want to change this year? As we respond to the positive challenges from the Lord so we will draw closer to him.
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January 07, 2018
Will 2018 be your year of change? Tim Sparkes Bible reference - 2 Chronicles 13:1-14:6 |
Using the story of King Asa in 2 Chronicles, who started well but turned away from the Lord, Tim encourages us to listen to the Lord and to commit to following through with what he says to us.
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