March 10, 2024
Stood before God Tim Sparkes Bible reference Genesis 4 |
The story of Cain and Abel brings us some important challenges. Have the roles we have adopted or the circumstances we live in replaced who we really are in God? In this week's talk we ask how well we know ourselves? Will we even recognise ourselves as we stand before God?
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March 3, 2024
Context for choice 3 Tim Sparkes Bible reference Genesis 3 and 4 |
On our third visit to Genesis 3, we spend time looking at the way God dealt with the guilty parties after the fall. We discover the impact on our relationships today and understand what can be done to reverse the effects of Sin. We also see God's grace in one of the most compassionate verses in the bible. Genesis 3, 21 'The Lord God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them.'
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February 25, 2024
Context for choice 2 Tim Sparkes Bible reference Genesis 3 |
What we see has an effect on the way we think. But do we see things as they are? Adam and Eve were lured by the sight of the forbidden fruit and saw things differently once they ate it. We continue to see things from our blinkered and warped ways, but what if we began to accept God's truth?
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February 11, 2024 Context for choice Tim Sparkes Bible reference Corinthians 2, 18 James 1,19 Genesis 1 |
Genesis sets the context for our existence with God, The relationship was broken but Jesus restored it. Through the Spirit of God we have the knowledge to choose how to respond to our current position. We have freedom to chose and A God who loves us. What will your choices be this week? Click here to download the talk |
February 4, 2024
One mind Tim Sparkes Bible reference Corinthians 1, 10 James 1,19 Genesis 1.27 |
What does it mean to have one mind? How hard is it to set goals to do what we know is good and right? We explore the challenges of being made in God's image but being corrupted.
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January 28, 2024
God's heart through Jesus Tim Sparkes Bible reference Matthew 23 |
Once again, Jesus encounters opposition from the religious leaders. However, this time, he becomes angry at them because of what they stand for and what they preach. It is the opposite to His message. We must understand God's heart for us through the message of Jesus.
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January 21, 2024
God for now Tim Sparkes Bible reference Matthew 22 |
The Pharisees and Sadducees came after Jesus to trap Him. He was able to silence them and send them away amazed, with no more questions. Jesus dealt in absolute truth and gives us the opportunity to have the same truth in our lives. How will we respond to it?
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January 14, 2024
Meeting God Tim Sparkes Bible reference Matthew 19,20 |
Jesus faced the same situations that we do. He got tired, hungry and fed up but his responses came from the relationship He had with His Father. We are challenged to consider the point at which God wants to meet us in our everyday lives.
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,January 7, 2024
Jesus' words and actions Tim Sparkes Bible reference Matthew 13, 14 |
Jesus faced the same human emotions and dilemmas that we do. He grieved when John the Baptist died. Jesus felt the need to withdraw to have time with His Father, but instead of solitude, he was faced with large crowds. We look at our situations and learn from his reactions.
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December 31, 2023
A tough message part 2 Tim Sparkes Bible reference Matthew 2, Luke 2 |
A second look at the challenges that are found in the Christmas story. We recognise our own challenges and the good things that are produced in our lives from walking with God.
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December 24, 2023
A tough message Tim Sparkes Bible reference Matthew 2 |
The Christmas story is a tough one! The build up and fall out from Christ's birth seems to have unnecessary challenges. in this first part we set the scene and next Sunday we hope to bring some more understanding to God's way of doing things
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December 17, 2023
Showing love Tim Sparkes Bible reference Matthew 1 |
A chaotic beginning to Jesus' life in the first chapter of Matthew's gospel demonstrates God's ways of doing things. He is not after perfection but the willingness to serve Him despite the circumstances. Perhaps there are changes to be made in our lives that will demonstrate our love for Him.
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December 10, 2023
Eyes to see and ears to hear Tim Sparkes Bible reference Matthew 13 |
despite Jesus walking amongst the people and explaining the kingdom of heaven through parables, there were many who still could not see, hear or understand His message. We must understand His message to us today
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December 3, 2023
A step towards the greatest treasure Tim Sparkes Bible references -Matthew 13 |
Another look at Matthew 13 and Jesus' words teach us to make changes in our lives. We are encouraged to pursue what is important by praying a specific prayer.
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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. Click here to download the talk.
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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. Click here to download the talk.
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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. Click here to download the talk.
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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. Click here to download the talk.
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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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