Fields Church Podcast

A message to be spiritual fathers and mothers on Fathers Day.Malachi 4 v51 Samuel 24 v112 Kings 2 v111 Corinthians 4 v151 Timothy 1 v11 Thessalonians 2 v11-12

A flavour of life at Fields Church. We are entering a period of 2 weeks of fasting and praying in this time of leadership transition. We had visitors from the Beehive in Kenya and we had members share of their time in Kenya, where 70-80% of people go to church but need nurturing because they are young Christians, in training new life group leaders.

Doing what Jesus said and taught - being generous. This week's sermon is by one of our members on one of the 9 practices from Practicing the Way - Generosity.Luke 12v15Matthew 6 v22-231 Corinthians 11v1Philippians 4v19

A sermon from Pastor Richard about what it means to be called. I was created on purpose for a purpose.2 Timothy 1v9Ephesians 4v112 Corinthians 12v91 Thessalonians 4v7Galatians 5v13

A sermon from one of our elders on what the cross means. It divides history. There was a time before the cross and now a time after the cross which are all living in.Luke 24 v13-49Colossians 2 v6-7Philippians 4v13

A one-off sermon from one of our friends of Fields Church to wake up the church to the fact that the gospel is the power of God.Christ the hope of glory lives in all believers.Romans 1v16God lives on the inside of us and he can do amazing things.1. Hear the word2. Digest it and take it in3. Become bold in proclaiming itThe God who is in you wants to come out.

How we need to give thanks in difficult circumstances.1. Praise God for who He is2. Remember what God has done previously3. Confess His promises to HimHebrews 12v1Hebrews 2v10James 1v2-4Numbers 14v9Psalm 23

Pastor Richard asks us to consider where does the bible say Jesus' spirit was while he was in the tomb?Matthew 12v39John 20v1 and 17-19Luke 16v19Psalm 139v7Psalm 16v10Acts 2v27-31 confirms that David was talking about Jesus in Psalm 139.

Nathan Redman shares how we should be preparing for Easter. Based around John 19:16-22, 28 & 31

Part 2 of Pastor Richard's series on braking strongholds in our lives.How do we overcome them?1. Admit we have them2. Get prayer from others3. Take every thought captive4. Keep praying in faith speaking out God's word2 Corinthians 10 v4James 1 v 5-8Romans 8 v37

New series from our pastor on breaking strongholds in our minds. You always move in the direction of your strongest thought.Proverbs 23v72 Corinthians 10v4Without any filtering our thoughts are toxic. Most of the thoughts we have are negative repetitive ones.God has given us weapons to use to defeat the devil's lies and to control our thoughts but we need to know how to use them.

We know God is our Father but how often do we look at his motherly nature? A brief reflection from Hannah Redmon on how God mothers all of us. Isaiah 66v13

One off sermon about Jesus being the King. He has all power and all authority. What does that title Christos mean? Have we lost the meaning of this title - the Anointed One? How do we treat him? How much control do we give to him?Zechariah 9 v9Isaiah 9 v6Luke 4 v18-21Matthew 28 v18-19

Andrew is continuing his mini-series on Christian faith back up by substantive evidence. How scientists today are disputing evolutionary theory recognising that cells are so complex that that they are written in a language or code in a specified order. John 1v1-4 talks about in the beginning was the Word and the Word gave life to everything that was created.

Part 2 of Andrew's series on what substantial evidence there is for our faith. This week he looks at the subject of faith vs science. Are they compatible?

How we as Christians are living in a world where things change degree by degree without us hardly noticing. Some words change their meaning over time and words we use today hardly feature in the bible at all. The Church is constantly being challenged by our culture and is often in retreat as a result. Specific words to think about: Love, tolerance, balance and faith.1 Corinthians 13 v4-7Hebrews 11 v1

Today we have a visiting friend from Ikon Church and leader of the Ground Level Network, Paul Benger speaking to us about the Spirit we have received as Christians and the impact that has on our lives.2 Timothy 1 v7We have to daily decide who we are and who we are not.2 Corinthians 10 v4-5Jesus has changed our story. We are who He says we are.2 Timothy 1 v61 John 4 v18

The final part of our sermon series on the awe of God. Today we are looking at 3 things:1. Trembling at the word2. Knowing God intimately3. What disobedience bringsPhilippians 2v12

The 5th part of Pastor Richard's series on the Awe of God. This week we look at how we should approach God as shown by 2 Corinthians 7v1

Pastor Richard & Pastor Esther share a special message entitled Running the Race; where they speak about their journey of planting Fields Church, as well as what they believe God has told them about the future of the church - both for themselves and the church body as a whole - over the next six months and beyond. Hebrews 12:1. Jeremiah 29:11-14. In addition, the following prayer was shared for the future of Fields Church (based on Proverbs 3:5-6, a promise given to Richard and Esther when leaving South Africa, which they have stood on and believed all these years and continue to do so): "Thank you, Heavenly Father for Fields Church family, where we see your faithful promise to us as yes and amen! We continue to put our hope in You as You grow what You have started, joining our faith with pastor Richard and Pastor Esther in the promise You have given. We declare our trust in You Lord leaning not to our own understanding, seeking Your will and purpose in all that we do Knowing then that as we submit to You, You will make our paths straight!"

Pastor Richard shares the fourth part of our series on 'The Awe of God', based on the book 'The Fear Of The Lord' by John Bevere. Psalms 34:11.

Part 3 of our series on the awe of God or the fear of the Lord by Pastor Richard. Today we examine the difference between worldly fear and Godly fear. 1 John 4v18 2 Timothy 1v7 Romans 12v2 Ephesians 4v23

The 2nd part of pastor Richards introduction on why the fear of the Lord is so important in our day. Matthew 24 v3-13

What is the awe of God? What happens when we don't fear God? 2 Thessalonians 2 v1-3

Pastor Richard shares the final part of our series on 'Memoirs from the Manger'; focussing on the incarnation of Christ, where God took on human flesh. Luke 1:26.

The best present you can have delivered this Christmas is Jesus. Matthew 2 v1-12 The account of the magi visiting a young Jesus.

What can we learn about sheep and shepherds from the Christmas narrative? Luke 2 v6-18

Luke 1 v1-28 From the nativity story there are 2 different responses to a message from God. One from Zechariah and one from Mary. When God asks us to do something as part of his plan for our lives it is good to be obedient because we never know what he has in store for us on the other side of our "yes".

Psalm 8 starts and ends with the same phrase which shows us how magnificent God is and we are tempted to feel insignificant against the vastness of Him. But He says that we have value and He can use us when we recognise our worth through Jesus.

While it may seem like one of the strangest titles ever to exist for a church sermon, Mark brings us the story of Ehud from Judges 3:12-30; talking about all the ways in which God can use us, even when we don't feel like we have anything to offer. If you're wondering why Mark begins by saying "don't worry", it's because his opening slide was presented before he started talking; with the sermon title encapsulated in the drawing of a toilet roll! Keep listening, and it will all make sense. Enjoy!

The second part in Andrew's series Roots not Shoots about how we react to what is happening in our lives reflects in our hearts. If our lives are based on a series of lies, we will react badly. If they are based on the truth of God's word, we will react well. Proverbs 24v10 Romans 1v24-25 John 8 v31-32

In Romans 1 v21-22 we discover that not giving thanks to God can be the root of everything bad that grows in our lives. In this message Andrew continues the theme of thankfulness by looking at what causes us to be ungrateful.

When you read the bible, ask God to speak to you as read it. Question your questions Keep it simple Be faithful to what you hear

Pastors Richard and Esther Smith give Fields Church some instruction on dealing with tests and trials as well as an update on their visit to South Africa and Eswatini.

There is more to discipleship than just going to church. 1 Samuel 16 and 17 how David prepared for battle.

Matthew 28 v19-20 Romans 10 v13-15 A model for learning I do you watch I do you help You do I help You do I watch

Andrew shares the second part of his series on The Power Of The Tongue. This is entitled 'A Good Word Makes The Heart Glad', and it comes from Proverbs 12:25.

Andrew shares the first message of a two-part series on The Power Of The Tongue. The first part is titled 'What shall we SAY then to these things?' from Romans 8:31.

A one off sermon by pastor Richard on what the Fields Church table is like. Intrigued? Listen for more detail.

A one-off sermon looking at our faith, hope and love we have as Christians.

Joshua Hunt explores the Shalom peace of God through four views, Practical, Communal, Relational and Personal Peace.

We are all leaving a legacy behind, through the relationships and the communications we have. What sort of legacy are you leaving? Some guidance on how to approach leaving a legacy with others.

Teaching about what we can learn about reconciliation in the life of (John) Mark and his relationship with Peter and Paul.

One-off sermon which examines what it means to praise and how the bible has so many different Hebrew words that we translate as praise.

Ephesians chapter 6 - put on the Armour of God. This is the last part of our series Walking Through Ephesians and today our speaker is Pastor Esther Smith.

From Ephesians Chapter 4:17 to Ephesian 5:20

Ephesians 4 - Unity in the Church

New series preaching through the book of Ephesians. This week we are on Chapter 3.

Our family service led by our youth team with sharing from our youth from Ephesians 6 v10-18 on the armour of God.

Sermon series going through Ephesians a verse at a time. Ephesians 2 v 1-7

A new sermon series going through Ephesians a verse at a time. Ephesians 1 v 1-14