Episodes
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Farewell to Daniel
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Daniel's story is one of tragedy, hope and inspiration. When he first joined Christ Church he spoke little English and faced a long and difficult battle to obtain refugee status having fled a civil war which engulfed his family. He went on to gain a first-class degree and teaching qualification, and is about to start a new job at a school in Worcester. Cath Wheeler interviewed him about his move and the recording ends with prayers from members of his home group.
Due to Daniel's status we can't present this as a video interview but if you picture a smiling face that will sum up Daniel! We will miss him so much. The interview was conducted via Zoom so sorry the audio quality isn't quite up to our usual standard.
Books given to Daniel as a leaving gift
Home group prayers for Daniel
Sunday Jul 26, 2020
Learning to live without anger
Sunday Jul 26, 2020
Sunday Jul 26, 2020
Bobbie Frere | Matthew 5:21-26
[Jesus said:] 'You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, "You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment." But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment... And anyone who says, "You fool!" will be in danger of the fire of hell.'
Ideally we would only get angry about the things that anger God, but unfortunately... Bobbie explores the reasons for our anger and the resources God has provided to help us deal with it. Dan Parnell introduces the recording which also includes prayers and an explosion!
The full video version of this Sunday morning reflection, including music, can be viewed on YouTube.
Adding baking soda to vinegar starts a chemical reaction...
... which leads to an explosion!
Sunday Jul 19, 2020
The open invitation
Sunday Jul 19, 2020
Sunday Jul 19, 2020
Peter Frere | Matthew 5:1-12
[Jesus said:]
'Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.'
At the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus goes on to list many more people whose state of blessedness seems, well, unlikely. As Peter explains, this is an open invitation to everyone - no matter what life may have thrown at them - to be part of the kingdom of God and find their deepest needs met. The recording is introduced by Bobbie and we also hear about a project that puts these values of open welcome into practice.
The full video version of this Sunday morning reflection, including music, can be viewed on YouTube.
Sunday Jul 12, 2020
The good and beautiful life
Sunday Jul 12, 2020
Sunday Jul 12, 2020
Allan Bartlam | Matthew 4:23-5.2 | Matthew 7:24-29
For the next few weeks we'll be focusing on "the greatest sermon ever preached". In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus set out the values of the Kingdom of God and challenged his followers to set out on an adventure of faith. Martin and Allan introduce the series and encourage us too to live life to the full.
The full video version of this Sunday morning reflection, including music, can be viewed on YouTube.
Large crowds from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea and the region across the Jordan followed him. Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them.
[Jesus said,] 'Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.'
Sunday Jul 05, 2020
The God who rules over all
Sunday Jul 05, 2020
Sunday Jul 05, 2020
Rachel Fasham | Matthew 13:31-33
There have been some pretty awful monarchs thought history, in Bible times as well as in the last few centuries, but the kingdom of God has a perfect King and works in an entirely different way to any earthly kingdom. Together with Susan Haynes, who also introduces the recording, Rachel explores what it means for us to live under the sovereignty of God.
The full video version of this Sunday morning reflection, including music, can be viewed on YouTube.
[Jesus] told them another parable: 'The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.' He told them still another parable: 'The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about thirty kilograms of flour until it worked all through the dough.'