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​Audio files of Sunday talks
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September 20, 2020
Judgement
Tim Sparkes

Bible reference
- James 2:1-13
As Christians we have a responsibility to make judgements, but we need to do so in the context of the bigger picture. In this week's talk Tim highlights the danger of condemning ourselves, and how this prevents us from living in the freedom and mercy we have been given. 
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September 13, 2020
Listening and doing
Tim Sparkes

Bible reference
- James, chapter 1
Tim encourages us to let the word of God go deep into our hearts and to live in the freedom of knowing that we are servants of the Lord. As we become 'doers' of the word rather than just 'listeners' we become better equipped to deal with the bumps of life.
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September 06, 2020
Don't give way to fear
John Sparkes

Bible reference
​- 1 Peter 3:1-7
​What does giving way to fear look like and how do we make sure we don't do it? In this week's talk, John looks at how first-century Christian wives were encouraged to find peace in difficult situations and what we can learn from this today.
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John has written a Bible Insight on the above passage entitled 'No fear' (page 68). 'Insights from the Bible', a compilation of the Bible Insights that John has written over the past 5 years, is available in print. Click here for payment details and to order your copy.
August 30, 2020
A light burden
​Tim Sparkes

Bible reference
- Mathew 11
A look at Mathew 11 where Jesus says his yoke is easy and his burden is light. We spend some time understanding what this means and how Jesus can make that statement. 
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August 23, 2020
Draw near to God
Tim Sparkes

Bible reference
- James 4:1-8
God wants us to be in step with him and with what he wants for us. The emphasis is on us, to submit ourselves to God and to get involved where he's called us.
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August 16, 2020
Christ in us
John Sparkes

Bible reference
- Ephesians 3:14-19
If we walk with God when we're faced with the pressures and difficulties of life, we will find that Christ expands into those areas of our lives where we struggle and we will find a place of rest and peace and solidness. 
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August 09, 2020
A weak conscience
John Sparkes

Bible references
- 1 Corinthians 8:4-13
In this week’s talk, John questions what Paul means in Corinthians by a 'weak conscience'. Do we have a weak conscience and if so what can we do about it? 
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August 02, 2020
Washed and called
John Sparkes

Bible references
- 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
​- 1 Corinthians 1:1-3, 26-31
In this week's Sunday talk, John makes the point that if we accept that we are washed, sanctified and justified then we can get on with living out the call that God has put on our lives.
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​July 26th, 2020
Wholehearted
Tim Sparkes

Bible references
- Isaiah 58:11, 40:29-31
​Tim encourages us to be wholehearted in our walk with the Lord, to be deeply commited in our souls to the Creator God and to be at peace, knowing that we are saved and strengthened by God.
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​July 19, 2020
Paul's message of encouragement
Tim Sparkes

Bible readings 
- 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
- 1 Corinthians 16:13-14
​Galatians 2:11-14
Tim looks at some verses in Corinthians and one in Galatians. Paul is able to encourage us in pushing forward with our relationship with God. We are told to be disciplined and reminded how easily we can revert back to old habits. ​
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​July 12, 2020
God's 'work of art'
John Sparkes

Bible reading
​- Ephesians 2:1-10
We are God's 'work of art'. What does that mean? What difference will it make if we let that truth touch our soul? Find out as you listen to John's talk, which is based on Ephesians 2:10.  ​​
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​July 05, 2020
Further thoughts on Paul's character
Tim Sparkes

Bible reading
- Colossians 2:1-10
​- Colossians 3:1-5
​This week we look at Paul’s writing. We are in Colossians 2 and 3. Paul understood what it meant to live for God and set himself aside - we must do the same! It is the appropriate response to a creator God who made us and loved us.
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