Prayer - Simon Tucker - Sunday evening 7th March 2010

Matthew 6:1-18. After a reading by Alison, Simon examines the subject of prayer in the light of Jesus' teaching on this and recounts some of his own experiences.

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Forgiveness - Dave Kingswood - Sunday morning 7th March 2010

Dave teaches from Luke 7:36-50 about forgiveness and God's offer of forgiveness as shown by Jesus' forgiving a sinful woman. After the main talk, Laura gives a moving testimony of God's forgivess and working in her life.

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Tradition or Radicalism - Steve Sanders - Sunday evening 28th February 2010

Steve looks at Acts 10 where Simon Peter is pushed by God from his cherished traditions to radically reach out to those he would normally have nothing to do with and applies the same truth to us and what God wants us to do.More... - | Listen

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The Reality of Parenthood - Mike Howell - Sunday morning 28th February 2010

Following on from the dedication of Hope Kingswood, Mike teaches from the Psalms and Proverbs and his own experience about human parenthood and God's parenthood of us.

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Hope Kingswood Dedication - Mike Howell - Sunday morning 28th February 2010

Mike leads the dedication of Dave and Carly Kingswood's daughter, Hope Elizabeth, with participation by various friends in the church.

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God`s Fellow Workers - Mike Howell - Sunday evening 21st February 2010

1 Cor 3:1-11 Mike teaches about God calling us to work as servants and partners with him.

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The Alpha Course - Gavin and Sharon Williams - Sunday morning 21st February 2010

Gavin and Sharon introduce the upcoming Alpha course.

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Rule of Life 5 - Living in Mission - Mike Howell - Sunday morning 21st February 2010

Mike presents the fifth part of the series "The Rule of Life". See "Teaching Notes" at the right for further details.

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A Little Bit about God - Jonathan Cooper - Sunday evening 14th February 2010

After a Bible reading by Scott, Jonathan takes us swiftly through the Bible examining the attributes and nature of God.

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Rule of Life 4 - Living in Fellowship - Pete Coles - Sunday morning 14th February 2010

Pete presents the fourth part of the series "The Rule of Life". See "Teaching Notes" at the right for further details.

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India - Mike and Anne Smith - Sunday evening 7th February 2010

Mike and Anne talk about their recent trip to India. A visit full of remarkable God inspired experiences.

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Rule of Life 3 - Living in Transformation - Mike Howell - Sunday morning 7th February 2010

Mike presents the third part of the series "The Rule of Life". See "Teaching Notes" at the right for further details.

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The Discipleship Challenge - John Munro - Sunday evening 31st Jan 2010

John Munro talks from 1Corinthians chapter 3, and the importance of making good progress in our Christian lives.  We need not only to be "on-going" but also "on-growing"!

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The Gift of Children - Jason Waterson - Sunday morning 31st Jan2010

As part of a special Energy (kids church) Family Service, Jason Waterson talks briefly to the adults about how important children are to the family of God. 

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Love is the Greatest - Mike Howell - Sunday evening 24th January 2010

This is a edited version of the service to celebrate Graham and Kay's recommitment to each other. In the message Mike looks at love and marriage in the light of the classic passage on love: 1 Cor 13.

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Rule of Life 2 - Living in Prayer - Dave Kingswood - Sunday morning 24th January 2010

Dave presents the second part of the series "The Rule of Life". See "Teaching Notes" at the right for further details.

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Seize the Moment - Mike Howell - Sunday evening 17th January 2010

Mike teaches from Matthew 6:25-35 where Jesus says "But seek his kingdom and his righteousness and all things will be given to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow...".

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Rule of Life 1 - Living in Jesus - Mike Howell - Sunday morning 17th January 2010

Mike introduces the new series "The Rule of Life" and presents the first part. See "Teaching Notes" at the right for further details.

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A Chosen People - Terry Mears - Sunday evening 10th January 2010

1 Peter 2:1-12. Terry examines this passage written by the apostle Peter  to those who have believed who  "Once you were not a people but now you are the people of God".

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Elders Sunday - Sunday morning 10th January 2010

John, the assistant pastor, and Jonathan and Paul, some of the elders, reflect on the past year and look forward to the new.

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Mission Evening - Emi and Kerin Adam - Sunday evening 3rd January 2010

Emi and Kerin talk about their work and experiences in Romania with a quick look at other missionaries supported by the church.

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Change - Dave Banks - Sunday morning 3rd January 2010

At the start of a new year Dave reflects on the changes we may encounter in the coming year, taking examples from the account of Gideon in Judges 6 and 7.

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Carol Service - John Munro - Sunday evening 20th December 2009

This is a abridged version of the carol service held in the Somer Centre, Midsomer Norton and led by John Munro.

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Indescribable Gift - Mike Howell - Sunday morning 20th December 2009

2 Cor 9:15. With much audience participation Mike reflects on the verse "Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift".

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Christmas Cracker - Lighthouse Drama Group - Sunday morning 20th December 2009

A "cracking" good sketch with a deeper meaning.

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We want to celebrate this Christmas - Energy Choir - Sunday morning 20th December 2009

We want to celebrate this Christmas...

Thank God for his gift of love...

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The Temple Experience - Jackie James - Sunday evening 13th December 2009

Luke 1. Jackie looks back to the first century and the appearance in the Temple of the angel Gabriel to Zachariah, the father of John the Baptist, and Gabriel's later appearance to Mary, the mother of Jesus.

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Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives - Tim Lewis - Sunday morning 13th December 2009

Luke 1:5-25, 57-66 Tim talks about an ordinary couple in the first century AD, Zachariah and Elizabeth, who were chosen by God to be the parents of John the Baptist, the prophet who was to herald the coming of the Messiah.

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The Gospel in Minature - John Munro - Sunday afternoon 6th December 2009

John teaches from John 3:16 - a Bible verse called "The Gospel in Minature".

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What is Baptism? - Clare Green and Mike Howell - Sunday afternoon 6th December 2009

Clare reads from John 3:1-7 followed by a poem. Mike then goes on to explain "What is Baptism?".

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God is Here - Mike Howell - Sunday morning 6th December 2009

John 1:1-14 As Christmas approaches Mike looks back at why and how Jesus Christ came into this world, what he is doing now and what he will do in the future and how one day we all see and meet him.

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Uganda - Valerie Crowhurst - Sunday morning 6th December 2009

Valerie talks about the work she and her husband David are involved with in Uganda - Elizabeth House - a centre for the handicapped and the Hidden Treasures School at Kiyoola.

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Baptismal Testimonies - Rick, Georgina and Mark - Sunday afternoon 29th November 2009

Rick, Georgina and Mark tell how and why they came to believe in Jesus Christ.

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This is Urgent - Mike Howell - Sunday afternoon 29th November 2009

As part of a baptismal service Mike teaches from Isaiah 55 on the need and the urgency to be reconciled with God.

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Play Tots - Karen Rawles - Sunday morning 29th November 2009

Karen talks about the move of the Play Tots group to the old Town Hall

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Testimony - Paul Evans - Sunday morning 29th November 2009

Paul reflects on the events of the previous week.

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Strengthening the Life Spring - Mike Howell - Sunday morning 29th November 2009

Mike looks back and summarises the series on stress points in our lives and concludes it by looking at the disciplines we need to follow in order to stand up under stress and pressure.

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Jesus the Truth - Steve Sanders - Sunday evening 22nd November 2009

Steve teaches from John 14:1-14 concentrating on "I am the way, the truth and the life".

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Faith - Mike Howell - Sunday evening 15th November 2009

Romans 4. Mike teaches from Paul's letter to the Romans about faith with many illustrations from the lives of believers such as Abraham and George Müller of Bristol.

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What Shape is Faith - Diane Sanders - Sunday evening 15th November 2009

Diane reads a poem she has just written.

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Under Attack - Mike Howell - Sunday Morning 15th November 2009

Genesis 3:1-19 Mike continues his series on pressure and stress points in our life by looking at those caused by attacks by the devil and those by other people.

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Who do you think you are - Frank Hutton - Sunday evening 8th November 2009

1 Peter. Frank explores who believers are in the light of 1 Peter.

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Hardship and Trials Part 2 - John Munro - Sunday morning 8th November 2009

1 Peter 4:12-19 John finishes his two part series by examining how we should respond to hardship and trials.

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Torch Fellowship - Carol Eddons - Sunday morning 8th November 2009

Carol Eddons talks about her life and work with the Torch Fellowship Group on the 50th anniversary of the fellowship and the 34th anniversary of the work in Midsomer Norton.

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Wycliffe Bible Translators Presentation - David and Muriel Standing - 1st November 2009

David and Muriel give a presentation of Wycliffe Bible Translators and their experiences over more than 40 years. This is an edited version of a presentation of over one hour.

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Whats the Point - Mike Howell - Sunday morning 1st November 2009

Genesis 50:15-21 Mike continues his "accidental" series on stress points in our life by looking at impossible situations where we think "what is the point" but God has an answer. As a case study he takes Joseph's forgiveness of his More... - | Listen

It takes time to reflect - Jean-Phi Petit - 25th October 2009

Jean-Phi goes through the story of Peter coming to terms with God's revelation that cleanness in God's sight is related to what comes out of the heart, not what goes into the stomach.

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Jesus has what it takes - Rob Addicott - 25th October 2009

Colossians 2:6-10 We don't have what it takes but Jesus does and he is able to help us.

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Hardship and Trials Part 1 - John Munro - Sunday morning 18th October 2009

1 Peter 1:1-9 John starts a two part series on the trials and hardships experienced by believers. In this part he examines their cause and purpose.

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Liberty or licence? – Mike Howell – Sunday evening 11th October 2009

Romans 14:1-23. Mike starts by looking at the difference between the Greek and Hebrew mind-sets, where the latter focuses on the vertical (God-to-man) relationship. Our relationship with Christ liberates us, but also brings an oblig More... - | Listen

Driving force – Mike Howell – Sunday morning 11th October 2009

2 Cor. 1:8-11. In this continuing series on the pressures which we face in our lives, Mike looks at 5 types of 'driven' characters: the perfectionist, people-pleaser, activist, saviour and striver. We can all recognise one or more o More... - | Listen

Dedication of Maisie Petit – Mike Howell – Sunday morning 11th October 2009

Mike leads a dedication for Maisie Petit, with contributions by Janet Day and Dave and Carly Kingswood.

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Shaking the nest – Paul Williams – Sunday morning 4th October 2009

Acts 7:59 – 8:13. Paul begins by looking at the martyrdom of Stephen and His revelation of and witness to Jesus Christ. Stephen is one of several Biblical characters who react with grace when under pressure, showing to those around More... - | Listen

The Lords Prayer – Pete Coles - Sunday evening 27th September 2009

Matthew 6:5-15. Pete starts by asking how we define, or what makes “relationship”. Our relationship with God is based on communication and listening. This “model” prayer recognises God for who He is, our practical needs and the worl More... - | Listen

Gods faithful provision – John Munro – Sunday morning 27th September 2009

Luke 11:9-13. Following on from testimonies by Jason Waterson and David and Muriel Standing, John addresses the issue of how God provides for us. He shows God's provision for us in three ways: naturally (through creation and harvest More... - | Listen

Distractions – Meg Rodgers – Sunday evening 20th September 09

Luke 10:38-42. Meg starts by talking about the ups and downs through which we go in life, from the passion of wanting to share with others, to the desert experience. It is easy to hear God when we're in church, but our everyday live More... - | Listen

Final Demands! – Mike Howell – Sunday morning 20th September 09

Mark 1:29-39. Mike begins his talk by talking about supply and demand. Time management is actually more about self management. We need to learn to stop for a while, clear the decks of rubbish and take a rest, so that we can again wo More... - | Listen

The Tower of Babel – Jonathan Cooper – Sunday evening 13th September 09

Genesis 11:1-9. Jonathan starts by giving an historical background to Babel, or Babylon, as it was later known. Cultures across the world, including Mexican and Polynesian, tell of a similar story of a great tower and the following More... - | Listen

All change! – Mike Howell – Sunday morning 13th September 09

Ruth 1:1-7. Mike begins by looking at the storm of change and its effect on us. It may immobilise us or cause us to react (in anger). He then talks about the anchors of faith: that God is in control, that He is good and that nothing More... - | Listen

Uganda evening 3 ‘prepare for war’ – Mike Howell – Sunday evening 6th September 09

Joel 3:9-11. Mike closes the Uganda evening with a brief look at this passage from Joel. He encourages us to look to God and thereby be supernaturally empowered.

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Uganda evening 2 talk and photo presentation – Mike Howell – Sunday evening 6th September 09

Mike talks us through a PowerPoint presentation of photos from this year’s visit and updates us on some of the people and situations there, including the leaders’ conference and David and Valerie Crowhurst’s work at Elizabeth House. More... - | Listen

Uganda evening 1 introduction and QA session with Bethany Williams – Mike Howell – Sunday evening 6t

Mike introduces this mission evening by talking about how his visits to Uganda started. He then uses a question and answer session with Bethany as an opportunity for her to share her experiences of this year’s visit.

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What difference does God make? – Mike Howell – Sunday morning 6th September

2 Corinthians 4:7-18. Mike begins his talk by looking at the different ‘earthly troubles’ which we face and that stress in our lives produces effects which are not always helpful. He then uses the Bible passage to give us a ‘heavenl More... - | Listen

Gods illogical wisdom – John Munro – Sunday evening 30th August 09

1 Corinthians 1:18-31. John uses this passage to show that God's wisdom is not like the world's. God's choice of people would probably not be ours – e.g. Moses, David or the disciples. We might choo More... - | Listen

The image of Christianity – Dave Kingswood – Sunday morning 30th August 09

John 3:16. Christians and churches often portray an image – through personal styles and attitudes or dodgy puns on notice-boards – which is likely to make the rest of the world cringe. However, that isn't the whole picture of Christ More... - | Listen

What do you want Me to do for you? - David Standing - Sunday evening 23rd August 09

Luke 18:35-43. Using the story of Jesus' healing of the blind beggar, David poses the question, What do we want God to do for us through N' Fest? Back in the account of this healing, we see a crowd who wanted the blind man to be qui More... - | Listen

Rescue and recovery – Mike Howell – Sunday morning 23rd August 09

Psalm 18:1-19. In line with the N' Fest theme, Mike starts by talking about God's rescue mission: in the Old Testament, God had a plan, a place and a purpose for His people. In the New Testament church, God has given us the task of More... - | Listen

The final word – Paul Evans – Sunday evening 16th August 09

John 21:20-25. Like the final word at the end of a sermon (as Mike does), Paul uses these verses from the end of John's gospel account to show how a good message is finished with a pithy and concise final word. This one concludes wi More... - | Listen

Reaching hands – Mike Howell – Sunday morning 16th August 09

Mark 5:21-34. In this family service, Mike starts with some facts about hands and the important role they play for us. He then reads the story of the woman with the unstoppable bleeding. We learn from the message that the woman's ef More... - | Listen

The operation of the search-light of God – Mike Howell – Sunday evening 9th August 09

1 Corinthians ch2. Mike starts by defining the difference between a flood-light and a spotlight. The Holy Spirit acts as a spotlight in our lives to transform us. The three challenges that Mike brought were that (1) we need to disco More... - | Listen

Stir us up, Lord – Mike Howell – Sunday morning 9th August 09

Ezra ch1. Mike uses this passage in Ezra to challenge us about God's plans for us and our willingness to follow them. He shows us that (1) Israel had become ungrateful and failed to keep God's law; (2) God could use a pagan king to More... - | Listen

Bolivia update – Graham and Debbie Frith – Sunday morning 9th August 09

Graham and Debbie talk about the past year in Bolivia, with their move from Sucre to Santa Cruz, to continue their outreach work to students. That year has been one of change and some uncertainty at times, which has taught them to t More... - | Listen

Isaiah and mission – Chas Coomes – Sunday evening 2nd August 09

Isaiah 49:1-7. Chas reads the passage and shares some thoughts as he goes, to round off the mission evening. He uses the themes of the passage to link with the subject of mission from both the morning and evening services. God has a More... - | Listen

Mission enthusiasts – Chas Coomes – Sunday evening 2nd August 09

Chas Coomes briefly introduces the following persons and their subjects: Joyce Johnson – Torch Trust for the Blind, UK; Stef Tucker – TEAR Fund and Emmanuel Ministries Calcutta, India More... - | Listen

Jonah – James Chinnery - Sunday morning 2nd August 09

James puts the story of Jonah in context by explaining Jonah's attitude, to God's call and to the people of Nineveh. However this is a God of second chances, for Jonah and Nineveh. Jonah's challenge – and ours – is not to save every More... - | Listen

Journey to Nepal – James and Sandra Chinnery – Sunday morning 2nd August 09

Using a Power Point slide-show, James and Sandra explain a bit about their work in Nepal. With the aid of some play-acting by members of the congregation, they also show what a typical bus journey in Nepal might be like, with an int More... - | Listen

Effort – Becky Evans – Sunday evening 26th July 09

Proverbs 3:6. Becky starts her talk by defining effort as “a vigorous or determined attempt resulting in something accomplished” and challenging us as to whether or not we make an effort in everything we do for God. God has given us More... - | Listen

The anchor of hope – Steve Loader – Sunday morning 26th July 09

Hebrews 6:10-20. Steve used the illustration of a ship's anchor to describe our hope in God, which is certain and immovable. He showed us three ways that we can make our hope sure: by imitating faithful pe More... - | Listen

Gideons evening - Ralph Long - Sunday evening 19th July 09

Ephesians 6:10-20. Following the reading, Andrew Beacham introduced the evening by giving a short history of the Gideons in the USA and the British Isles. Ralph then spoke about the various aspects of the work of the Gideons today. More... - | Listen

Gods funky family - John Munro - Sunday morning 19th July 09

Ephesians 1:1-8. Using the drama about families that preceded his talk, John showed us that family life does not always function properly. He also showed a clip from 'The Matrix' to demonstrate that many people are aware that life i More... - | Listen

What does it mean to be the Church of God? - Rob Addicott - Sunday evening 12th July 09

Mark 12:28-34. Rob began his talk by saying that we have not seen the fulfilment of what God intends the Church to be. The Church has been called out to be different, where the ultimate, sacrificial love of God is demonstrated, among each other an More... - | Listen

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Blessed are the peacemakers - Jonathan Cooper - Sunday morning 12th July 09

Matthew 5:3-10. Jonathan starts his talk by picking up from Dave Banks' sermon, on the 'Following Jesus?' Bible-reading notes. He concentrates on the Beattitudes of Matthew 5, with particular emphasis on v9, 'Blessed are the peacemakers'. He shows More... - | Listen

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The challenge of hospitality - Anona Banks - Sunday evening 5th July 09

Anona reads from Luke 7:36-50, of the story of the sinful woman who anoints Jesus at the house of Simon the Pharisee, and uses this as an example of how we should treat those in the community, with love and forgiveness. The woman treats Jesus with More... - | Listen

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The Sermon on the Mount - Dave Banks - Sunday morning 5th July 09

Dave reads from Psalm 119, vs 1-6, and begins by rating sermons in general. Jesus was the master of the x-rated sermon and the Sermon on the Mount is a good example. It is the meaning of everyday discipleship and, if lived out in everyday life, th More... - | Listen

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Following Jesus? - Dave Banks and congregation - Sunday morning 5th July 09

Several members of the congregation talk about their experiences of the 30-day reading plan, 'Following Jesus?' and how it has helped them in their spiritual walk with Jesus. This was a Bible-reading plan for the month of June 09, based on the Ser More... - | Listen

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The progression of good - Dave Kingswood - Sunday morning 28th June 09

How do we define "good"? is how Dave started his teaching this morning, speaking from John 15:1-8. He went on to say that humans cannot generate real "good" - it only comes from God.

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The Image of the Father - Mike Howell - Sunday morning 21st June

1 Cor 1:1-4.  On Father's Day, Mike reflects on the nature of fatherhood with the help of 3 fathers in the congregation.

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There are things God cannot do - John Munro - Sunday evening 14th June 2009

"This sounds like heresy", I hear you say - but listen to what John Munro says about aspects of the nature of God.

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Lets Go - Mike Howell - Sunday morning 14th June 2009

Mike follows on from last Sunday evenings talk on what it means to be sent out as a church.  We need to move on and move out from having efficient programs to equipped people and from being a sunday club to an everyday community.

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Whats it mean to be an apostle - Mike Howell - Sunday evening 7th June 2009

Mike Howell leads a devotional on what it means to be an Apostle, based on Galatians 3:26 - 4:7

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Proyecto-MEFI in Mexico - Steve Cosslett - Sunday evening 7th June 2009

Steve Cosslett gives a fascinating account about the work that he and his wife Helen are involved in in Mexico.  See more at www.cossletts.com

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Three Lessons from John - Mike Howell - Sunday evening 7th June 2009

Mike leads a short devotional on "Three lessons that we can learn from the apostle John.

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The Deity of Christ - Pete Coles - Sunday morning 7th June 2009

Pete talks about the deity of Christ - description to be updated

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Power From Heaven - Mike Howell - Pentecost 31st May 09

On pentecost Sunday, Pastor Mike speaks from Acts 2:1-13.  The early church lacked many of the resources that we would require today but they changed the church from the inside out.  What do we need to change to make this happen here and More... - | Listen

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Practical Spiritual Gifts - Steve Sanders - Sunday evening 24th May 09

Steve Sanders begins by reading from 1Cor 12:12-31, where it is obvious that the church in Corinth was full of imperfection just like ours. But the church was in touch with reality which God delights in and can use to glorify Himself.

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Filling the Vacuum - Mike Howell - Sunday morning 24th May 09

Mike Howell using the story of Daniel from Daniel 1:1-8 reminds us of a particular aspect of Daniels character which is relevant to our current moral climate

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The Trellis of God - Paul Carter - Sunday evening 17th may 2009

Paul talks about the Law of God, reading from Ps 19.  God's law is like a trellis, providing a solid framework for our lives. Law was given because of the grace of God, for God's glory and pleasure but also for our benefit.

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God with us - Paul Carter - Sunday morning 17th May 2009

Paul Carter looks at the famous prophetic verse, Matt 1:18.  God is with us through His imminence, incarnation and Holy Spirit.

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A Relationship that Lasts - Mike Howell - Sunday afternoon 10th May 2009

Mike Howell speaks before the baptism of George Bidmead, about a relationship with God where we are welcomed, made secure, valued, accepted and given the fullness of life.

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This is Love - Mike Howell - Sunday morning 10th May 2009

Mike Howell talks about real love from the point of view of the apostle John. John was totally blown away by the fact that his God loved him and how we can only excercise real love if we have experienced real love.  1John 4:10

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Living on the Edge

Dave Banks begins with the well known story of Noah (Gen 6 9-22), who lived "on the edge" for his whole life.  Dave asks, "Do you have what it takes to live on the edge and be regarded by God as righteous?"

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Nurturing a Fledgling Faith - Mike Howell - Sunday evening 26th April 2009

Mike talk about Lukes account of the early church in Acts chapter 1 leading to the Ascension of Jesus.  Many important things to know for a fledgling faith.

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Ultimate Questions - Mike Howell - Sunday morning 26th April 2009

Mike Howell speaks at our guest service about the big and important questions of life.  Is there a God? What is life all about? He finishes with "There definitely IS a God so start celebrating and enjoy your life to the full" - an antido More... - | Listen

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Unpacking the Prodigal - Jonathan Cooper - Sunday evening 19th April 09

Jon Cooper takes the story of the Prodigal Son in Lk 15, and looks at in 2 parts. One from the younger son's point of view and then from the older son's viewpoint.  It's very much a story of listening to God and in that context Sally Evans be More... - | Listen

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What does a growing church look like - Pete Coles - Sunday Morning 19th April 09

Pete Coles begins with Col1:15-20 and asks the question "what is church?".  He then goes on to describe what a growing church looks like.

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Past Present and Future - Easter Day evening 2009

On this Easter Sunday evening, Mike Howell takes as his scripture, Col 3:1-4. The resurection  is not just a past event to be celebrated, but a present reality which needs to be worked out in our lives and a future hope and certainty in the p More... - | Listen

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The Greatest Day in History - Mike Howell - Easter Day 2009

Mike give 3 reasons why he believes Easter Day was and is the greatest day in history!

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Reflections on Palm Sunday - Jackie James - Sunday Evening 5th April 09

"Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord ... and He rides on a donkey"
Jackie reflects on Palm Sunday leading up to the season of Easter. There are several readings from the congregation and Jackie's talk is preceded by a poem writt More... - | Listen

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Keeping Jesus Your First Love - John Munro - Sunday 5th April - Morning

John Munro takes Rev 2:1-7 as his text and talks about the church at Ephesus which although it was church full of life and activity,  had lost it's first love of Jesus. "Have we done the same?", John asks.

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Trusting When its Tough - Tim Lewis - Sunday 29th March - Evening

Tim Lewis from Redcliffe College in Gloucester, Talks about the difficulities we encounter as Christians, in trusting that God knows what He is doing when our circumstances are difficult. 

Apologies for the poor recording.

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In the Image of God - Sister Hilda Mary - Sunday 29th March - Morning

Sister Hilda Mary from The Community of the Sisters of the Church in St. Pauls, Bristol, speaks about "being Christ" to others and seeing Christ in others.

Apologies for the poor recording.

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Gods Treasured Possession - Mike Howell - Sunday 22nd March 09 - Evening

Mike talks from Malachi 3:16-18 about our position as God's treasured possession and our jewel like qualities.

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Feeding the Mind - Mike Howell - Sunday 22nd March 09 - Morning

Mike Howell continues the series on "If you want to walk on water..." talking about the feeding of our minds based around Phil 4:8-9

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Encouragement - Terry Mears - Sunday 15th March 09 - Evening

Terry Mears talks about the encouragement Jesus received from his father during his ministry. 2Peter 1:12-21

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Serving Sitting Splurging and Sharing - Malcolm Widdecombe - Sunday 15th March 09 - Morning

Malcolm Widdecombe of Pip n Jay talks about the anointing of Jesus by Mary and having a balanced ministry, serving, sitting, splurging and sharing. John 12:1-11

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Who is my neighbour - Jean Phi Petit - Sunday 8th March 2009 Evening

Jean Phi Petit asks who is my neighbour and uses the story of The Good Samaritan from Luke10:25

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Fear and Failure - Mike Howell - Sunday 8th March 2009 Morning

In the next of the "If you want to walk on water" series Mike talks about fear and failure and how God dealt with Elijah in 1Kings19:1-9

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Experience the Thrill of Flying - Mike Howell - Sunday 1st March 09 Evening

Mike begins by reading from Deuteronomy 32:10 and then asks the question "is your nest being stirred up?" . Like the eagle chick, maybe it's time as a church to experience the thrill of flying!

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Stepping on our Fear Part 2 - Mike Howell - Sunday 1st Mar 09 Morning

In the second part of Mike's talk, he asks the question, "are we excercising faith out of our gifts and our wealth or are we stepping out with naked faith?"

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Stepping on our Fears - Mike Howell - Sunday 1st Mar 09 Morning

Mike's 2 part talk this morning starts with Matt 14:26, and the effects that fear can have on us in our Christian lives.  Fear keeps us from harm AND blessing.

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Being Called by God - Pete Coles - Sunday 22nd February 09 Evening

Pete Coles takes a look at some Bible characters and some modern day missionaries, to see how they were called by God and how they responded.  They all responded because of God's grace in their lives and not because of their capabilities ... More... - | Listen

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The Holy Spirit in You - John Munro - 22nd February 09 Morning

Jn 14:15-31 God wants His church to grow in depth, maturity and size. How will He do this? Through us His people being powered by the Holy Spirit within us, taking steps of faith and getting our feet wet.

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Life in Romania - Kerin and Emi Adam - Sunday 15th Feb 09 Evening

Kerin and Emi Adam who are now working in Romania, share with us about how God has called them to live out their faith in their work  amongst Gypsy families and young people.

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Am I a Hero or What - Carl Beech - Sunday 15th Feb Morning

Carl Beech from CVM, takes as his starting scripture Joshua 3 and challenges us to step out in faith in what God has for us ahead. We need to be "Can Do" people.

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Full Forgivess and a Full Commission - Mike Howell - Sunday 8th Feb 09 Evening

Isaiah6:1-9.  God wants to re-invigorate us through forgiveness to empower us for the work ahead.

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Stepping Out In Faith - Mike Howell - Sunday 8th Feb 09 Morning

The first of the series in parallel with our housegroup studies, "If you want to walk on wateryou have to get out of the boat".  Mike takes Gen 6:9-22 as his scripture and talks about stepping out in faith just like Noah!

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Mission Evening - David Standing - Sunday 1st Feb Evening

David Standing leads an evening on Missionary support and he along with other in the congregation shared and prayed for various missions around the world which we as a church support.

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A Gratitude Attitude - Mike Howell - Sunday 1st Feb 09 Morning

Mike continues the session this morning with Psalm 95 - We are the people who should be speaking a grateful language - everything we bring to God must be wrapped in thanksgiving.

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Wall of Thanksgiving - Mike Howell - Sunday 1st Feb 09 Morning

For the final session of the F.I.R.S.T. series, Mikebegins by stressing the importance of thankfulness  to God and as part of this members of the congregation come to the front to build a "Wall of Thanksgiving".

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A Study in Isaiah - Mike Howell - Sunday 25th Jan 09 Evening

Mike leads us in the first part of a 2 part study into Isiah chapter 6 - We need to come to God's word with no pre-suppositions - sometimes God says and does some very unexpected and hard things ....

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Simple Expectancy - John Munro - Sunday 25th Jan 08 - Morning

In the penultimate talk in the F.I.R.S.T series, John Munro urges us not to over complicate the belief that God is able and willing to act supernaturally.  Simon Tucker also gives a testimony about one incident in Nepal where God answered pra More... - | Listen

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What is Diligence - Meg Rodgers - Sunday 18th Jan 09 Evening

Meg Rodgers leads us in a study of Romans 12, where St. Paul tells us to "get a grip" on really what being a living scrifice is all about.

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Responding the the Challenge - Paul Evans - Sunday 18th Jan. 09 Morning

Paul Evans leads the third in the F.I.R.S.T. series and takes Deut 11 as his scripture passage where God spells out His vision to the Children of Israel.  The challenge is to love and obey the Lord God ... Paul asks, "Is this Mission Impossib More... - | Listen

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Investing in the Kingdom - Dave Banks - Sunday 11th Jan 09 Morning

Dave Banks leads us in the second session of the F.I.R.S.T. series, Investing in the work of the Kingdom.  Dave asks the question "Is the church just after your money?"

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New Year Resolution - Dave Banks - Sunday 4th Jan 09

Dave Banks talks about the opportunity we have at the start of the new year to resolve to give Jesus Christ the number one place in our lives.

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Following Where God Leads - Mike Howell - Sunday 4th Jan 08 Morning

Mike Howell leads the first session in the F.I.R.S.T. series and uses Ez 12 21-28 as the scripture reference.

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Celebrating Christmas - John Munro - Sunday 28th Dec 08

John Munro helps us celebrate Christmas by taking a look at Romans 12, in this family service.

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Carols by Candlelight - Mike Howell - Sunday 21st Dec

This is the whole of our Carols by Candlelight service this year including a short Christmas message from Pastor Mike Howell.

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A Right Royal Christmas - Mike Howell - Sunday 21st Dec Morning

Few saw him, few worshipped him and few received him ... Mike takes us on a journey to the first Christmas comparing Jn6:11-2 with Rev22:12,17 when every eye willl see him, every knee will bow and every tongue confess Jesus as Lord.

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Baptism of Mike West - Sunday 14th Dec 08 - Evening

Mike West shares his testimony before his baptism about becoming a Christian .

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How Much More - Mike Howell - Sunday 14th Dec 08 - Morning

In this Advent season, Mike talks from Lk 2:1-5, and takes a fresh look at the Glory of God - not just something we talk about at Christmas but should be a daily reality in the life of the Christian

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Lessons about God with Dave and Noah - Dave Kingswood - Sunday 7th Dec 08

Dave Kingswood begins with Genesis 1:26 and looks at the nature of God illustrated by Dave's relationship with his son Noah

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You look but do you see - Mike Howell - Sunday 30th Nov 2008 - Evening

A study in Luke 7 where Mike looks at the story of the woman who annointed the feet of Jesus

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Parent Watch - Mike Howell - Sunday 30th Nov 2008 - Morning

On this first Sunday of advent and following a baby's dedication Mike talks about "The Divine Parent" and asks "are you aware of the Big Father in your life?"

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Baptisms of Paul and Aby - Sunday 23rd Nov 2008 Evening

Paul and Aby share their testimonies as new Christians before their baptisms.

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Son of Encouragement - Gordon Hindmarch - Sunday 23rd Nov 2008 Morning

Gordon Hindmarsh, Regional Minister for the West of England Baptist Association, encourages us by speaking about Barnarbus, Son of Encouragement.

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Life in Nepal - Sarah and Simon Tucker - Sunday 16th Nov 2008 Evening

Sarah and Simon Tucker returned this year from spending 2 years in Nepal. They share their experiences of family life and working as doctors in the country.

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Your Churchs Expiry Date - Christi Murgu - Sunday 16th Nov 2008 Morning

Speaking from Acts 1, Christi Murgu talks about what God can do in our church in this day and age.

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A Living Hope - 9th Nov 2008 Evening

(Amidst sounds of fireworks outside the chapel!),Mike Howell leads a study on 1Peter 1:1-16. A life with Christ is an endless hope, without Christ it's a hopeless end. 

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Lest We Forget - Mike Howell - 9th Nov 2008 Morning

On this rememberance sunday Mike teaches from Ps103 - which gives us a call to worship and a call to rememberance.

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