St Giles West Bridgford Podcast

Graham continues with the evening series looking at Leviticus (this week 23: 1–8) and encourages us to build into our daily lives time for sacred intrusion, making time to be in God's presence.

Continuing the evening series on Leviticus, Graham looks at the ways of life that people followed in the Old Testament which gave them their identity as a distinctive people, God's people. He considers what this means for us today and we too can live clear and different lives (Leviticus 11: 41-46).

Graham thinks about how we know that we are loved by God and how we can reflect God's love, to one another and to the world (1 John 4: 7-16).

Continuing the series in Leviticus, Graham looks at the message of what it means to live in the presence of a holy God (Lev, 16: 1-10; 29-34)

At the start of a new series in our evening service looking at Leviticus, Graham considers the heart of the book, the message that God draws near to us (Leviticus 9: 22-44).

In our evening service, Graham chats with Will, one of our worship band leaders, about how he connects with God in his life, through family and through music.

Graham reflects on 1 John 1-2:2 and God's call to live in the light.

Bishop Andy reflects on John 6: 25-35, Jesus the bread of life,  the one who satisfies and calls us to be thankful, faithful and generous.  

Graham reflects on Psalm 107, encouraging us to live lives that are full of thanksgiving.

Graham talks with Al, one of the St Giles' churchwardens, about how his faith underpins his life, including his work as a hospital doctor and leader.

Joanna reflects on Matthew 13: 31-33 - what does it look like to be part of the growing kingdom of God.

In this week's evening service interview, Lisa shares on her journey into the community of faith and the impact that has had on her life.

Joanna reflects on Matthew 28: 16-20 - what does it look like for St Giles to make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy spirit, and teaching them to obey everything Jesus has commanded?

We are encouraged to keep going on the journey of faith by those cheering us on to keep running the race, with a bigger perspective, unburdened and with our eyes on Jesus who goes before us.

The God who encourages us to draw near with confidence, to encourage one another and to not give up the habit of meeting together.

Graham reflects on Romans 11: 33-36 - "for from him and through him and for him are all things" - and how we are called to respond.

Joanna considers 2 Corinthians: 6-15, the indescribable gift of Jesus and how we might reflect the generosity of God.

In the evening service, Graham reflects on Luke 14:15-24 and the invitation to all to have a seat at the banquet.

In our evening service, Graham and Kelly have a chat about the impact of an invitation to church.

Joanna talks about the great invitation to know God and to be welcomed into his family, and reflects upon our call to share that invitation with others. 

Continuing Emily's reflections on Esther.

In week 3 of our series looking at characters from the Old Testament, Emily considers Esther. Her story shows us how God uses compromised people, it challenges us to have courage and gives us confidence that God is in control.

Graham reflects on the story of Ruth, how God can re-write our stories and bring hope, even in the midst of questions and suffering (Ruth 1: 6-22).

Graham invites us to think about communion during the evening service, looking at why we share together, as one people, remembering Jesus's sacrifice and allowing this to shape who we are (Matt 26: 17-30).

Joanna looks at the life of Samuel and thinks about how we hear from God, who wants to speak to us, to guide us (1 Sam 3: 1-10).

In the final week of our series considering different books of the bible, Graham and Oli discuss the apocalyptic book of Revelation and its key themes (Revelation 21: 1-8).

Taking our stand against the schemes of evil & choosing each day to put on the armour of God (Ephesians 6: 10-20).

Mark 10: 17-27

Looking at Ephesians 4:17 - 5:20 - does my everyday life look more like Jesus now that it did five years ago? 

Continuing the series of talks on a Sunday evening looking at different books of the Bible, Graham and Sam reflect together on Ezekiel, and how we read prophetic books of the Bible.

Graham reflects on how the writer to the Ephesians is keen that the hearers of the letter are not deceived and settle for less than the full, technicoloured, awesome picture of who Jesus is.  What does it mean to hold onto that picture and grow in maturity, love and unity.  (Ephesians 4: 7-16)

Continuing our Sunday evening series on different books of the bible, Joanna and Graham turn to 1 Peter and its encouragement for us to have confidence in who we are in God in a challenging context.

Joanna continues exploring Paul's letter to the Ephesians, this week considering how we should live as those who have been called by God to know him and experience his transforming love (Ephesians 4: 1-6).

Continuing the series of talks in the Sunday evening service looking at different books of the bible, Sam and Graham reflect together on the book of Proverbs.

Joanna continues in our series reflecting on Paul's letter to the Ephesians (2:11 - 3:21). Through Christ the dividing walls of hostility are brought down. He is the God who can do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine!

This week we look at Ephesians 2: 1-12 - our God of Justice, our God of Mercy, our God of Grace. Emily helps us to consider what that means for us and how each of us can walk in step with Jesus in our lives.

At the start of a new series looking at different books of the bible, Mike talks through some key elements of Exodus, focusing on details that often don't get as much attention as the dramatic events, but which reveal eternal truths about God the father. 

Joanna kicks off a new series looking at the book of Ephesians, inviting us to consider God's purpose and calling to us (Eph. 1).

Continuing the evening series on prayer, Emily looks at John 7: 37-39 and encourages us to pray a simple prayer that changes everything: Come, Holy Spirit. 

Joanna gives us 7 reasons to celebrate the Holy Spirit coming at Pentecost, from today's reading Acts 2: 1-21

In the latest of our evening sermon series on prayer, Graham looks at examples of prayers of the bible - what they show us and what we can learn from them.

Continuing our Sunday evening series on prayer, Graham focuses this week on how we pray for others (1 Timothy 2: 1-7).

Joanna looks at the impact of Lydia, her heart for God and her response too hearing the good news of Jesus (Acts 16: 9-15). She asks us to consider how we each respond to the nudges of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

At our Sunday evening service, Ellen shares on hearing God's voice. John 10:27 - my sheep listen to my voice; I know them and they know me.

On the first Sunday after Easter Peter reflects on 1 Corinthians 15 and asks, 'does the truth of the Resurrection matter?'

As we celebrate on Easter Day Joanna and Che ask, how do we express the great news that Jesus is Alive?

On Palm Sunday Ellen speaks on what kind of king Jesus was - the humble, peace bringing, saving king who rode into Jerusalem.

Emily talks to us about how God can make a way where there seems to be no way (Exodus 14).

Reflecting on Exodus 12, Joanna considers how do we celebrate and remember all that was done for us in our journey to freedom.

Graham invites us to consider Moses and Aaron's obedience to God and the power of the Living God versus hard heartedness and the forces of evil (Exodus 7 v1-13).

The character of God revealed as he calls to Moses. We reflect on our reaction to God's calling and hear Collin's baptism testimony.