Audio files of Sunday talks: January - June 2021
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Go to Sunday talks July - December 2021
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June 27 2021
Stop Grieving Tim Sparkes Bible reference - Nehemiah Chapter 6 |
In the book of Nehemiah, God told his people to remember their sins and recount his faithfulness and turn their mourning into joy. They went to great lengths to dedicate the wall to Him that they had built. We could ask why? Why all the effort? We look into that question in this talk
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June 20, 2021
Two sides of the same thing Tim Sparkes Bible reference - Nehemiah chapters 4 & 5 |
Once again the story of Nehemiah provides the backdrop for our topic this week. The trials Nehemiah faced could have caused him to question God's calling and purpose. His relationship with God was strong enough and we take encouragement from his example.
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June 13, 2021
Relationship with God Tim Sparkes Bible references - Ezra 1:1-11 - Nehemiah 1:3-2:9 |
We see God's sovereignty, mercy and love in action for his people. As we understand Nehemiah's relationship with God it encourages us to follow God in the same way.
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June 06, 2021
Examine yourself Tim Sparkes Bible reference - 2 Corinthians 13:5-11 |
Tim encourages us to examine ourselves and to learn and grow as we test what the Lord is saying to us. We will know God's peace when we drive forward with the Lord and allow him to be in all we do.
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May 30, 2021
Comfort Tim Sparkes Bible reference - 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 |
Paul describes God as the God of all comfort. Tim explores God's comfort and we discover how suffering and comfort produce a dependence on God.
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May 23, 2021
Get your house in order Tim Sparkes Bible reference - 1 Corinthians 14:20-32 |
Tim encourages us to let the Lord order our lives through his Spirit. God is a creator God, a God of order and of peace. He will sort through those things in our lives which we need to let go of in order for his ways to replace them.
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May 16, 2021
Driving forward Tim Sparkes Bible reference - Matthew 17:14-20 |
Jesus' words and his actions help us to understand who he really is. Jesus' words to his disciples can encourage us to push forward with the Lord and see things as he sees them.
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May 09, 2021
Dying for understanding Tim Sparkes Bible reference - 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 |
Paul knew who he was and what he was called to because of God's grace in his life. As we show the grace and love of God to people around us we can look forward to seeing many lives changed as the Spirit of God works through our lives.
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May 02, 2021
Serving the Lord Tim Sparkes Bible reference - 1 Corinthians 2:10-16 |
Tim stresses the importance of understanding the role of the Spirit in our lives. We will then see how our circumstances provide opportunities for growth and we will be able to serve the Lord with the attitude that Paul had in 1 Corinthians chapter 9.
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April 25, 2021
Wisdom and foolishness Tim Sparkes Bible references - John 15:9-11 - 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 |
Tim asks how much of what we focus upon is based on the world's influences - and what the Lord wants us to focus upon. God's wisdom is in contrast to the wisdom of the world. We must be aware of what influences us and ensure we are following God's plan for our lives.
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April 18, 2021
Peace be with you Tim Sparkes Bible reference - John 20:19-29 |
Jesus used the words 'Peace be with you' more than once with his disciples. It's a phrase we can afford to take literally. Tim stresses the importance of keeping our hearts and minds clear and at peace in order for the Lord to do his work in and through us.
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April 11, 2021
Follow me Tim Sparkes Bible references - Mark 16:12-18; Luke 24:36-49; John 21:22-23 |
How can Jesus' appearances after his resurrection give us fresh insights into how we can live our lives as we follow Him? What has this week's weather got to do with living our lives at depth? All will become clear as you listen to this week's talk.
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April 04, 2021
Easter message Tim Sparkes Bible reference - Mark 3:1-6 |
Jesus healed a man on the Sabbath which set off a chain of events that led to his death. He was bold, challenging the attitudes of those standing by, and chose to give life. We can face situations in our lives in a way that honours God because of who Jesus was and what he did.
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March 28, 2021
Sincere love Tim Sparkes Bible reference Romans chapter 12 |
In Romans 12:9 Paul writes 'Love must be sincere'. Tim explores how we will know what that love looks like, and the difference it will make in our lives and the lives of those around us.
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March 21, 2021
God's work Tim Sparkes Bible reference - Ephesians 2 |
God is at work in our lives but sometimes we are so busy trying to get things right and offering our own thoughts that we don't allow him to do his work in and through us. Tim considers the difference we can make in the lives of those around us when we allow God to have his way.
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March 14, 2021
Moving forward Tim Sparkes Bible reference - Ephesians 1:3-23 |
Tim challenges us to allow ourselves to be changed as we get to know the Lord and understand his will. We will then be able to move forward, see his work in our lives unfolding and begin to share in his glorious riches, as Paul prays for God's people in Ephesians chapter 1.
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March 07, 2021
Love at the core Tim Sparkes Bible reference - 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 |
Tim takes another look at 1 Corinthians 13 and asks why Paul puts so much emphasis on love and how we can make that love practical in our lives.
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February 28, 2021
A just God Tim Sparkes Bible references - Isaiah 61:8-9 - Deuteronomy 32:4 - 1 Corinthians 13:4-10 |
We are surrounded by things that are wrong. Tim reminds us that we have a God who loves truth and justice and he encourages us to see God's heart for us. It's important to be aware of how the wrong that is around us can stick and prevent us living in God's love.
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February 21, 2021
God's will Tim Sparkes Bible references - Romans 12:1-2 - Romans 15:23-25 |
In this week's talk Tim looks at God's will. Paul prayed that we would be filled with the knowledge of His will and with spiritual understanding. When that becomes our foundation it will affect the way we live our lives and our everyday decisions.
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In our Bible study on 15th April 2020 we asked the question 'How can I know God's will?' which links very well with Tim's talk - click below to listen to a recording of the Bible study - and here to explore the Bible study series further.
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February 14, 2021
A final look at unity Tim Sparkes Bible reference - Ephesians 1:1-10 |
In his final talk on unity in love Tim considers the importance of unity and how we can build it into everyday life. We need to be on our guard to avoid cracks appearing, to work on those things that strengthen us and work on our understanding of who Christ is.
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February 07, 2021
Unity in love (2) Tim Sparkes Bible references - Psalm 133 - Philippians 2:1-2 |
Tim continues to explore the phrase 'unity through love'. By having a clear picture of our future and the hope we have in the Lord, and with our hearts open to His love, we are able to deal with the present differently and love one another in unity.
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January 31, 2021
Unity in love Tim Sparkes Bible references - Philippians 2:1-5 - 1 Corinthians 1:10 - 2 Corinthians 13:11 |
Paul urges us to be united in mind and thought and avoid divisions and quarrels amongst ourselves. Tim explores what this means in practice and how to apply it to our lives and be united in love.
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January 24, 2021
The process Tim Sparkes Bible references - Psalms 143 - 145 |
Following on from last week's talk on David, Tim considers David's reactions to God in Psalms 143 - 145. Tim encourages us to learn from David's responses and be defined by the Spirit of God within us, not by our circumstances.
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January 17, 2021
David's calling Tim Sparkes Bible references - 1 Samuel, chapters 29 & 30 |
David faced life-changing circumstances in 1 Samuel, chapters 29 and 30. His responses were human but his actions were of God. He knew what it meant to find strength in God and it was this that enabled him to succeed. We must be real with what we face but entrust it to the Lord.
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NB. When Tim refers to 2 Samuel at the beginning of the talk, the references should be to 1 Samuel.
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January 10, 2021
A practical theology Tim Sparkes Bible references - Romans 8:18 - Romans 9:1 |
Paul had a good knowledge and experience of God. He lived his theology out day to day as the Spirit led him. His instructions became a revelation to the recipients of his letters and still are to us today. We must take our knowledge and can face tough situations with the Spirit of God within us.
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January 03, 2021
More than conquerors John Sparkes Bible reference - Romans 8:22-39 |
It's one thing to be a conqueror, but what does it mean to be 'more than a conqueror'? What does that look like in practice? John explores this subject in his first talk of the New Year.
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