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​Audio files of Sunday talks
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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. 
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.
​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. John introduces Tim's talk, and the Bible study on Wednesday evening, in the video clip above - click to watch.
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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. Click the video link above to watch John promote the talk.
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