Woodlands Metro Talks

Deb Marsh visits us from Highgrove to continue our series about Woodlands Church Family culture. Talking about authenticity, Deb reflects on how that plays out in our relationships with each other and also with God, as well as touching on how our modern society has affected our view of authenticity.The book Deb references is Platforms to Pillars by Mark Sayers.

Dave brings us the first in a new series Our Culture which focuses on The Woodlands Church Family values and how we can represent them.We look at being Welcoming and the ways Jesus did this and what barriers there might be for people looking to be welcomed at Metro.

Steve takes us on an exploration of Romans 8 v 31-39 as he explains why it's one of his favourite parts of the bible, and how we can never be separated from the love of God.

Dave brings us the final part of our Dinner With Jesus series looking at Peter's redemptive conversation with Jesus on the beach.

Laura continues our Dinner With Jesus series, bringing us her word for Easter Sunday and reflecting on the importance of invitation in our faith.

Returning to our Dinner With Jesus series, Martin brings us a talk reflecting on Palm Sunday and the Last Supper.

Rob Scott Cook comes to speak to us about his vision for Metro for the year, the Holy Spirit and how prayer and prophecy impact our lives.

Dave brings us the second talk in our new series: Dinner with Jesus. We look at the feeding of the five thousand in Luke 9 and uncover how this miracle is relevant to how we want to be living our lives.

Matt Forth brings us the first talk in our new series: Dinner With Jesus, where he looks at how Jesus used meals to connect with and minister to those around him.

Dave talks to us about the Sermon on the Mount and what Jesus' call to fix our eyes on heaven can look like in our lives.

Laura brings us a talk about the role prophecy plays in our relationship with God and how we can seek that gift.

Laura brings us the final part of our Seasons of the Soul series, focussing on Autumn and what it means to be contented in all situations.

WARNING: The recording started late on this one so it starts quite loud mid sentence!Dave Mitchell comes to speak to us on the third part of our Seasons of the Soul series, talking about the fruitfullness of Summer and how that plays out in our lives.So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. - Colossians 2:6-7

Continuing our February series, Jayne Taylor comes to talk to us on God doing new things in our lives and how we can look for them.Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.- Isaiah 43: 18-19

As we start our new series: Seasons of the Soul, Marc talks to us about Winter and what we should keep in mind in times when we feel like God is not with us or not talking to us. "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing." - Ecclesiastes

As we conclude prayer week Dan talks to us about Defiant Prayer and old testament role models.

Laura talks to us about the three areas she feels God is asking Metro to partner with Him in, for the upcoming season.

As we begin a new year Laura shares how listening to Gods voice can help us as we seek God together for ourselves and our church community.

In case once wasn't enough, re-live Metro Carols and remember the reason for the season with this recording of our readings and carols. Carols led by Dan Haustead, Emily Hall & Dom Bythe, accompanied by the Metro Choir.

Marc brings us spoken word, written by himself, sharing his testimony and how Christmas is an invitation to all those looking for something more.

From our carol service, Laura brings us a message of light and hope.

Steve brings us our second Christmas message about Immanuel, the peace bringer. Isaiah 9: 6-7: For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. Luke 2: 14: “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favour rests.” John 14:27: ”Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid"

Tim Dobson brings us the first of 2 christmas preaches on Immanuel. What does "God with us" mean? Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. - Isaiah 7:14 Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel, which means, God with us. - Matthew 1:23

Dave brings us a talk on how Grace is relevant to our modern lives with reference to Romans 6. Grace is the foundation for so much of the Christian life. In John's gospel, we read: 'From his fullness we have all received grace upon grace. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.' We live in a time where ideas around grace and truth are hotly debated. This series explores how the bible's ancient wisdom is still relevant, powerful and essential, as we navigate following Jesus in our complex world.

We hear from Anna Anderson on showing grace to others. Referencing Galatians 5: 18 - 26 and 2 Corinthians 8. Grace is the foundation for so much of the Christian life. In John's gospel, we read: 'From his fullness we have all received grace upon grace. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.' We live in a time where ideas around grace and truth are hotly debated. This series explores how the bible's ancient wisdom is still relevant, powerful and essential, as we navigate following Jesus in our complex world.

Making his preaching debut, Matthew Forth brings us a talk about how amazing it is to have grace from God and what that should mean for our lives. With reference to Ephesians 2 v 1-8 & Ephesians 1 v 7-10. Grace is the foundation for so much of the Christian life. In John's gospel, we read: 'From his fullness we have all received grace upon grace. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.' We live in a time where ideas around grace and truth are hotly debated. This series explores how the bible's ancient wisdom is still relevant, powerful and essential, as we navigate following Jesus in our complex world.

Having played 2 Truths and A Lie, we hear from Laura Harris on the topic of God's Grace in the first talk of the new series: What's So Amazing About Grace? With reference to John 1 v 17. Grace is the foundation for so much of the Christian life. In John's gospel, we read: 'From his fullness we have all received grace upon grace. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.' We live in a time where ideas around grace and truth are hotly debated. This series explores how the bible's ancient wisdom is still relevant, powerful and essential, as we navigate following Jesus in our complex world.

This week we hear from Matt Smith who talks to us about the importance of gathering together for our faith - Luke 22 Jesus' priority was to make disciples who made disciples. The challenge to make disciples of ‘all nations' was one given to the Church - and it is still our mission 2,000 years later. So we're exploring what is a disciple, how do we become one and help others along The Way?

This week we hear from Tim Dobson, once we remembered to start the recording! He talks to us about the Holy Spirit and our crucial role in bringing the Kingdom on earth - Luke 9 & 10. Jesus' priority was to make disciples who made disciples. The challenge to make disciples of ‘all nations' was one given to the Church - and it is still our mission 2,000 years later. So we're exploring what is a disciple, how do we become one and help others along The Way?

This week we hear from Dave Mitchell as we also commission Laura Harris for her role as Interim Leader of Metro. How do we get close to Jesus - Luke 6 and focus on v 12-16. Jesus' priority was to make disciples who made disciples. The challenge to make disciples of ‘all nations' was one given to the Church - and it is still our mission 2,000 years later. So we're exploring what is a disciple, how do we become one and help others along The Way?

A last message before going on Sabbatical. Why it's not enough to just help people Find Jesus - we have to be devoted to Following him on the path of discipleship too. 

How do we hold the in out tension of loving one another, yet serving the city around us?

With Love Running happening this morning, what's the point of the whole thing and how does it embody something of God's nature?

What makes relationships within the body of Christ different to regular friendships?

What practical difference does having a good theology of resurrection have on our every day lives?

Is it right to put limits on the way we do worship in order to help others? If so, what does that look like?

Another thing tearing the Corinthian church apart was inconsiderate behaviour between believers. So is it right to change how we act depending on what others believe?

Why is it that the pursuit of sexual freedom is so often the very thing that takes away freedom? What exactly is the standard for the disciple when it comes to sex?

How do you pull things back together when the church gets torn apart by division?

Barely has Jesus risen from the dead than he's sharing a meal with a couple of oblivious disciples. What's behind this weird story?

Two sisters, two different approaches to faith and intimacy with Jesus. What can we learn from them both and what's the better way?

A departure from our theme to look at what God is saying to the church this year. What does it mean to expect a Fresh Wave of God's Spirit?

Jesus loved to eat with people, even when they didn't agree with him. Throw in an uninvited guest or two and things escalated fast.

Jesus' first miracle happened at a dinner party. But what does it tell us about his mission and the Kingdom of God?

We're children of God and that's where our identity comes from. But what does it mean to also be citizens of the Kingdom?

We're loved by God. But does it stop there? Or does love demand something of us? Check out loverunning.info

Meeting together is a habit. You can gain it and you can lose it? So why are some people giving up on this? And does it matter.

Provoke one another in faith? How does this not just become nagging and bullying?

Yesterday's faith isn't good enough. So how do we hold on to a hope for today when we're going through hard times?

Jesus' encounter with a notorious tax collector was a shocking incident full of controversy and surprises. Perfect material for the start of our year. 

If the signs of Jesus coming into the world were clearly foretold by ancient prophets, why didn't more people recognise him? Have we got Biblical prophecy all wrong?