​Audio files of Sunday talks
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November 26, 2023
​Living among the weeds
Tim Sparkes

Bible references
- Matthew 13 
A look into the parables reminds us of our current position. We can take hope from Jesus words and begin to see ourselves as God sees us.
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November 19, 2023
Depths of our hearts
Tim Sparkes

Bible references
- Jeremiah 10:1-16
- Jeremiah 9:21-25
In our journey with God we have the truth of God's word and we have the Holy Spirit within us. Tim encourages us to allow God into the depths of our heart to change us.
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November 12, 2023
God's grace and mercy
Tim Sparkes

Bible references
- Psalm 143:1-2
- Hosea 14:9
Even though we have been made whole and experience Shalom in the Lord, we will still rebel and fall in our humanness. However, God's love is bigger than our mistakes, He still loves us and shows us mercy and grace.
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November 05, 2023
Wisdom
Tim Sparkes

Bible references
- Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
- Proverbs 4:1; 5:1-2
- Colossians 3:12-14
How do we reconcile the words of Solomon in the early part of the book of Ecclesiastes and how do we cope with everything we see happening in the world around us? In Sunday's talk Tim reminds us that Solomon concludes to fear God and keep His commandments. Tim goes on to encourage us to rely on God and walk with Him.
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October 29, 2023
An uncomfortable place (2)
Tim Sparkes

Bible references
- Hosea 14:1-9
- Psalm 143
John 16:12-33
The Lord often takes us into difficult circumstances that will make us feel uncomfortable. Our challenge is to learn to walk in whatever the Lord has for us and rely on Him. 
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October 22, 2023
An uncomfortable place
Tim Sparkes

Bible references
- Hosea 1:-4
- Hosea 14:1-9
Are you prepared to step out of the familiar and let the Lord shape you?
​The Lord meets us in the uncomfortable places and enables us to see life through His eyes. That is where we will discover how much God loves us and where we will find peace.
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October 15, 2023
God's love
Tim Sparkes

Bible reference
- Psalm 40:1-17
David drew closer to God in his desperation. We are safe in the Lord whatever we're facing. In His kindness the Lord can lift us above our circumstances and assure us of His love. He will never let us go.
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October 08 2023
Harvest Sunday
Tim Sparkes

Bible references
- Isaiah 43:1-2; 64:15
​- Hebrews 8:7-12
When did you last feel like you were standing in deep waters or walking through the flames? The Lord uses these uncomfortable situations to strengthen our foundations. When we're prepared to step out with Him we won't be burnt by the flames or swept away by the waters because we have the Lord's laws written on our hearts.
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October 01, 2023
Beyond your comfort zone
Tim Sparkes

Bible references
- Leviticus 24:10-22
- Hebrews 8:7-12
God's heart for His people and His message to His people are always grounded in love. He wants to push us to places beyond our comfort zones and to let go of the things we hold on to.
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September 24, 2023
Do not harden your hearts
Tim Sparkes

Bible references
- Hebrews 1:1-3; Hebrews 2:1-4; Hebrews 3:12-15
Tim encourages us to fight for our walk with the Lord and to hang on to what we know of Him. The Lord wants to connect with us in the depths of our hearts.
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September 17, 2023
Good, Bad, Good (2)
Tim Sparkes

Bible references
- Psalm 78:55-72
​- Psalm 79:1-13
When the storms of life hit are our foundations solid - or are our hearts divided?
​Tim encourages us to use the challenges, the bad bits of life, to find out what is in our hearts and to let God strengthen us and live in His goodness.
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September 10, 2023
Good, Bad, Good
Tim Sparkes

Bible references
- Psalm 125:1-2; Psalm 126:1-3; Psalm 128:1-2; Psalm 127:1-2
What does it mean to fear the Lord, to walk in obedience to Him?
We struggle when we try and make everything work ourselves. However, the Lord loves us so much that He renews our minds and hearts so we can walk more closely with Him.
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September 03, 2023
Of one mind
Tim Sparkes

Bible reference
​- Philippians 2:1-11
When we walk with the Lord and He works in our hearts we build connections with each other, and with the Lord. We learn to trust Him and we become one in spirit and of one mind.
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August 27, 2023
The Spirit of God
Tim Sparkes

Bible references
- John 14
- Philippians 2:12
Tim encourages us to have a servant heart and allow the Spirit of God to clear out our hearts so that we can walk more closely with Him.
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August 20, 2023
Peace within
Tim Sparkes

Bible references
- John 14
​- Philippians 2:12
Jesus encouraged his disciples to be at peace and to not let their hearts be troubled. We have the Holy Spirit who lives within and will teach us when we obey and journey with Him - so our hearts can be at peace.
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August 13, 2023
Obedience
Tim Sparkes

Bible references
- Philippians 2:5-16
​- Colossians 3:1-17
What is your main goal in life? What drives you?
Asking these questions can change our lives. Understanding who we are in Christ, that we're loved, forgiven and set free, can change our perspective. Tim encourages us to determine what the Lord is saying to each of us and to be obedient to it.
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August 06, 2023
Perfect peace
Tim Sparkes

Bible references
- Isaiah 26:3
- Colossians 2:16-19
​- Philippians 2:5
When we look at who Christ is and put Him at the centre of our lives, we're able to see things from His point of view. Christ at the centre of our lives is the way to live at peace in the midst of the storms which rage around us.
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July 30, 2023
The Word of God
Tim Sparkes

Bible references
- Colossians 1:3-5 and 15-24
- Malachi 3:16-17, 2 Kings, chapter 21
Tim asks what is the biggest priority in our lives. Is it following God and giving the Word of God its rightful place? ​When we give the Word of God its rightful place in our lives other people will see God at work through us.
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July 23, 2023
Rooted and built up in God
Tim Sparkes

Bible reference
- Colossians 1:24-2:7
Tim encourages us to expect the Lord to take us on a journey and let Him use us. In that way our faith will become rooted and built up in Him.
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July 16, 2023
Deep roots
Tim Sparkes

Bible references
- Colossians 2:6-7
- James 4:9-10
- 1 Peter 1:3-9
God longs for us to connect with Him at depth and for our roots to go deep in Him. We will then be able to reflect the heart of God to the people close to us.
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July 09, 2023
Wisdom and knowledge
Tim Sparkes

Bible reference
- Colossians 2:1-7
Tim encourages us to become rooted and grounded in God and thereby to grow in wisdom and knowledge.
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July 02, 2023
A heart for the Lord
Tim Sparkes

Bible reference
- James 5:7-20
Tim encourages us to have a heart that matches the principles contained in the book of James. As we walk with the Lord we will understand His heart and can then bring truth to the world around us.
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June 25, 2023
Submission to God
Tim Sparkes

Bible reference
- James 3:1 - 4:12
The solution to the fallen and broken world in which we live - and to our own struggles - is to submit to God. Our tongue can then become the means by which the Lord's love and blessing can flow out to others.
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June 18, 2023
Connecting
Tim Sparkes

Bible references
- James 1:1; 1:20; 4:1; 4:7-10
In order to connect with one another the Lord wants us to walk with him. He will reveal our hearts to us and we will then be free to share God's love with others.
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June 11, 2023
Belief in God
Tim Sparkes

Bible reference
- James 2:18,19,26
Belief in God means that we will grow in trust and confidence in God as we face difficult situations. We can then bring God's truth to those around us.
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June 04, 2023
Faith and deeds
Tim Sparkes

Bible reference
​- James 2:20-26
We are called to be servants of God first and foremost, to do what God has called us to do and we don't need to be anything else. Tim encourages us to take a step forward in faith and serve God.
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