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We conclude our three week deep dive into the International Christian Church with Part 2 of a two part examination and response to the ICC with Steve Matthews from ExposingTheCults.The ICC is an aggressive group which claims to be "the very Movement of God" and can be found on college and university campuses across the country and operating in dozens of nations around the world. In this series we have traced the origins of the ICC from the establishment of the mainline Church of Christ in the Restoration Movement, through the movements established by Kip McKean which include the very controversial Boston Church of Christ, the International Churches of Christ (the ICOC), and the International Christian Church.We have also taken a look at the Restored Church Worldwide which has recently split off from the ICC, and have responded to the movements' teachings about discipling relationships and central leadership.In this episode we respond to the verses used by the ICC and the mainline Church of Christ to try to erroneously prove that baptism is necessary for salvation, and demonstrate how salvation comes through faith in Christ alone.Please consider partnering with Cultish to continue this ministry: HEREFor a free resource from our guest on the ICC please visit http://www.watchman.org/iccThe ExposingTheCults website is coming soon! For more content from ExposingTheCults please check out and subscribe athttps://www.youtube.com/@ExposingtheCults

We continue our three week deep dive into the International Christian Church with Part 1 of a two part examination and response to the ICC with Steve Matthews from ExposingTheCults. The ICC is an aggressive group which claims to be "the very Movement of God" and can be found on college and university campuses across the country and operating in dozens of nations around the world. Last episode we looked at the recent split-off movement from the ICC, the Restored Church Worldwide (the RCW). In this episode we trace the origins of the ICC from the establishment of the mainline Church of Christ in the Restoration Movement, through the movements established by Kip McKean which include the very controversial Boston Church of Christ, the International Churches of Christ (the ICOC), and the International Christian Church. The doctrines of the ICC, their insistence on discipling relationships, and the methods of recruitment are also explained. Make sure to join us in Part 2 as we respond to the verses used by the ICC and the mainline Church of Christ to try to erroneously prove that baptism is necessary for salvation.Please consider partnering with Cultish to continue this ministry: HEREFor a free resource from our guest on the ICC please visit http://www.watchman.org/icc The ExposingTheCults website is coming soon! For more content from ExposingTheCults please check out and subscribe athttps://www.youtube.com/@ExposingtheCults

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In our second and final segment of our conversation with Melissa, she tells us more about being a student in the ICCM.  She talks to us about the financial sacrifice that was expected of her and the type of effect that it had on her.  She talks about feeling trapped by the ICC and their methods and how this feeling of being trapped made her feel that she had to escape from the organization.  Support the showOther Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:Jammin' on the One The Fatherhood Project YALD. The Podcast

The ICOC is birthed from the COC and the Crossroads Movement.  The ICC is birthed from the ICOC.  Today we meet Melissa who joined the ICC in 2019 and left recently.  Melissa tells the story of a young person who was in search of belonging and community and found it in the ICC.  Her story is not different from the various stores that we have heard already.  She also talks about her experience as a student with the ICCM.  Support the showOther Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:Jammin' on the One The Fatherhood Project YALD. The Podcast

״ר גיל ברזילי PhD, Dipl CM מטפל ברפואה סינית ויפנית, תזונה מסורתית ופטריות מרפא, התמחות במחלות מטבוליות והגיל השלישי, בנוסף מתמחה בתזונה סינית ומקרוביוטית. מתמקד בטיפול באנשים מגיל “אמצע החיים” והגיל השלישי. מלמד בארץ ובחו”ל “מחקר ברפואה סינית” ו”תזונה ברפואה סינית”. בעל תואר B.Sc בביולוגיה מולקולרית ודוקטורט מאוניברסיטת אוקספורד בחקר הסרטן. גיל הוא חלק מהצוות המוביל ב ICCM (הקהילה הבינ”ל לרפואה סינית). לפני שלמד רפואה סינית, עבד בחברת “טבע” במשך 13 שנה ומכיר את עולם התרופות מקרוב. רפואה יפנית  

This week we are joined by my friend, Monica DeLaurentis. We cannot be more excited to have Monica with us this year at She Rises! Her passion for the Lord, reaching people with the love of Jesus, and living her one life with intention are inspiring and will spur anyone on in their faith. If anyone feels discouraged at the world's current reality, if the Lord is at work, or if people who seem opposed to the gospel can be changed, this episode is for you! After many years of addiction, Pastor Monica found the love of God and was compelled to go to the streets with it. She worked in homeless shelters while attending North Central University. It was here that she began to grasp a vision of how God can meet the needs of hurting people by providing a place of refuge, fellowship, and healing. Pastor Monica put her vision into action as she started, the ICCM Life Center, in 1993 from her home in the poorest and most crime-ridden neighborhood in the Twin Cities. Pastor Monica and her husband Pastor Chris have dispatched launch teams to plant churches in Miami, New York, and Seattle and have pioneered inner-city churches in Chicago, St. Paul as well as a Hispanic church. Pastor Monica has been married for 30 years and has two adult children. Pastor Monica's passion is to see lives changed through the power of Jesus Christ. Learn more about ICCM at http://www.changingourcity.org/. Learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises, at https://www.sherisesmn.org/. You can find her on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.     

In this episode, we'll be hearing from Zvonimir Hačko, conductor and Artistic Director of the newly initiated International Centre for Contemporary Music (ICCM). We'll learn more about the ICCM and what the future and development of contemporary music might look like over the next few years. One of the ICCM's inaugural projects is recording the complete symphonies of Penderecki, and we'll hear more about this recording process. We also discuss audience responses and perceptions towards contemporary music, particularly in light of the recording of Penderecki's symphonies Zvonimir is directing and conducting with the Philharmonia Orchestra. Zvonimir's bio: http://www.zhacko.com/biography. ICCM: https://www.iccmlondon.org. Zvonimir's article "Beyond Artistic Homogeneity," which he refers to in the podcast: https://www.iccmlondon.org/beyond-artistic-homogeneity. Thank you to Premier Communications for sponsoring this episode! Interview with Zvonimir recorded 23 November 2021; podcast published 7 December 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talking-classical-podcast/message

Irwyn Ince is the coordinator of the PCA's Mission to North America (MNA), a Council member of The Gospel Coalition, as well as the director of the Grace DC Institute for Cross-Cultural Mission, which offers practical training for churches and other faith based organizations on how to lead their congregations toward an intentionally multi-racial and multi-ethnic future. Ince is also the author The Beautiful Community: Unity, Diversity, and the Church at Its Best. Listen in and hear Dan and Irwyn's candid and grace-filled conversation about race and diversity in both the church and workplace; and get a sneak peek at a project these two friends are working on together. Get a copy of The Beautiful Community: HERE Check out ICCM: https://gracedc.institute/ Connect with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithandworkstl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithandworkstl/ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCuD3xLksTdBhMX0R3lTY4gQ Purchase Dan's latest book: https://www.prpbooks.com/book/work-that-makes-a-difference

Irwyn Ince is the coordinator of the PCA's Mission to North America (MNA), a Council member of The Gospel Coalition, as well as the director of the Grace DC Institute for Cross-Cultural Mission, which offers practical training for churches and other faith based organizations on how to lead their congregations toward an intentionally multi-racial and multi-ethnic future. Ince is also the author The Beautiful Community: Unity, Diversity, and the Church at Its Best. Listen in and hear Dan and Irwyn's candid and grace-filled conversation about race and diversity in both the church and workplace; and get a sneak peek at a project these two friends are working on together. Get a copy of The Beautiful Community: HERE Check out ICCM: https://gracedc.institute/ Connect with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithandworkstl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithandworkstl/ YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCuD3xLksTdBhMX0R3lTY4gQ Purchase Dan's latest book: https://www.prpbooks.com/book/work-that-makes-a-difference

Sh Huzaifah Khan currently serves as Director of Religious Affairs/Imam at ICCM in Milton, Ontario. He completed the memorization of the Quran in 1994 and has been leading every year since 1997 at various Masjids across North America.

Bishop Linda Adams was elected as the first female Bishop of the FMC-USA in June. Since then, many changes have affected her life— both personally and worldwide. Is there any added pressure due to her historic election? What differences has she experienced after moving on from ICCM? How does she feel the church can be positively affected by the corona pandemic? Discussion on this (and more) today! Check out the article Bishop Adams refers to: https://journal.praxislabs.org/leading-beyond-the-blizzard-why-every-organization-is-now-a-startup-b7f32fb278ff?gi=fa76a632f7ea Leave a voicemail for the show by calling: (914) FMC-USA1 Please like the show page at www.facebook.com/fmcradio and follow us on Twitter @FmcRadioShow

With the transition to a brand new director in October, International Child Care Ministries is progressing even further into their 2020 Vision... but what is the ultimate goal of the vision, and how will it ultimately be achieved? Ray Babcock joins us to tell us more! Join the Free Methodist Worldwide Discord: https://discord.gg/WjcDJVV Leave a voicemail for the show by calling: (914) FMC-USA1 Please like the show page at www.facebook.com/fmcradio and follow us on Twitter @FmcRadioShow

Douglas Jacoby takes us on a tour of Abraham and his influence in the Old Testament. The accompanying handout can be found here: abraham-the-balance-of-the-old-testament-douglas-jacoby Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org.  Please add your comments on this week's topic. We learn best when we learn in community.    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Cahristian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here's the email: thewatfordchurch@gmail.com.   Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.   God bless,   Malcolm   Watford, Watford church of Christ, Malcolm Cox, mccx, Croxley Green, Bushey, Leavesden, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, ICOC, ICCM, Chesham, Chorleywood, Aylesbury, Croxley, Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Bible teaching, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Watford Church, Churches in Watford, Churches in London, Churches in Hertfordshire, Watford UK, Holywell, Watford England, Watford in Hertfordshire, West Watford, Churches of Christ, 

Sermon for the Watford and Dublin churches 22 November 2020 Introduction Most important thing to do for virus, economy, social well being? Used to have one priority, now have several! Lot of our malaise when feeling overwhelmed, flat, anxious or overstressed is due to confused priorities, or, what's really important? Near end 2020 Review and reset This question has been asked since time immemorial “One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.” (Mark 12:28–29 NIV11) So, we know loving God and neighbours is primary But, how do we figure out what that means for our lives, personally? That's what today's lesson is about...... PART 1: Unhealthy ways to decide what's important a. Guilt b. Fear c. Makes us feel better Imagine if you made decisions about our children our marriage or our friends on these bases. I will do what you want because I am feeling guilty about mistakes I've made in the past. I will do what you want because I'm afraid otherwise you might hate me or leave me. I will do what you want not because it makes you happy with because it makes me feel better. That would not be a healthy relationship with a human It certainly is not a healthy relationship with God. Questions for the groups: What was the important thing they knew or learned? Why was and is this important? How would the importance of this manifest itself in your life? PART 2: Healthy ways to figure out what's important Five characters to show us the way 1. David “One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.” (Psalm 27:4 NIV11) It's easier to teach a Christian the bible than it is to teach them how to worship. David - a man after God's own heart. ‘Beauty' = favour, pleasantness A good quiet time could be to meditate on what is ‘beautiful' about the LORD. Would that include His holiness, mercy, long-suffering nature, loving-kindness, integrity, justice, completeness, perfection, wisdom, .....? Interesting that in Ps 50.1-6, His/Zion's beauty is expressed in terms of fire, speaking, tempest, judgment etc. His desire to be close to God is very active - ‘ask', ‘seek' X2, ‘dwell', ‘gaze' ‘dwell' used of a married couple who have set up house together 2. Rich young ruler “Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”” (Mark 10:21 NIV11) Do you have any barriers to full surrender to Jesus? He starts on his knees, but turns his back on Jesus This man has no material needs and no law-needs. He knows he has other needs, but what are those needs. Jesus is about to tell him - and it is clearly not what he man expected. response, however, moves beyond command to an abondonment and trust that involve the losing of self in yielding, trustful communion....The move is from willing duty to utter delight.” Brueggemann, Psalms, 196 3. Mary ““Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”” (Luke 10:41–42 NIV11) Sometimes good things are why we miss out on the best thing. The better priorities, chosen consistently over time, yield a lasting legacy of godliness 4. The blind man “He replied, “Whether he is a sinner or not, I don't know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!”” (John 9:25 NIV11) Important to remember the transforming power of Jesus in our lives. It's never doctrine that converts anyone, it's always the evidence of the power of Jesus in peoples' lives. Perhaps especially true for our children Have your testimony ready. 5. Paul “Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13–14 NIV11) Baggage from the past will obscure what is important for the present and the future. Paul did not deny his baggage, but he did not let it get in the way of being ambitious for God. We never fully ‘arrive' on earth, but progress can be a delight Conclusion What have our characters taught us about what is important? David: knowing that God is at the heart of prayer Rich young ruler: knowing God is at the heart of surrender Martha: knowing God is at the heart of service Blind man: knowing God is at the heart of witness Paul: knowing God is at the heart of ambition Centring on Jesus makes what's important clear Suggestion: Use these five characters as a way of assessing what's important to you going into 2021 As a filter to help you assess where you are and want to be in 2021 Scriptures used in or related to today's lesson: Psalm 27:4; Matthew 23:23; Mark 10:21; 12:28-29, 33, 39; Luke 10:41-42; 16:15; John 9:25; 1 Corinthians 15:3; Philippians 3:13-14 Questions for the breakout rooms: What was the important thing they knew or learned? Why is this important? If this was important to you, how would it show up in your life? Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org.    Join us in our adventure: 10.30 AM on most Sundays at Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD.   Please add your comments on this week's topic. We learn best when we learn in community.    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Cahristian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here's the email: thewatfordchurch@gmail.com.   Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.   God bless,   Malcolm   Watford, Watford church of Christ, Malcolm Cox, mccx, Croxley Green, Bushey, Leavesden, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, ICOC, ICCM, Chesham, Chorleywood, Aylesbury, Croxley, Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Bible teaching, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Watford Church, Churches in Watford, Churches in London, Churches in Hertfordshire, Watford UK, Holywell, Watford England, Watford in Hertfordshire, West Watford, Churches of Christ, 

15 November 2020   Introduction Hands of Jesus QUESTION: Name some of the things he touched “Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately he was cleansed of his leprosy.” (Matthew 8:3 NIV11) “Then he touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith let it be done to you”;” (Matthew 9:29 NIV11) “Then he went up and touched the bier they were carrying him on, and the bearers stood still. He said, “Young man, I say to you, get up!”” (Luke 7:14 NIV11) “Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”” (John 20:27–28 NIV11) Read Chapter 23 - Book: "Fearfully and wonderfully" - Brand, Yancey   Conclusion What can we do with our hands to bring the healing of Christ to the world? “Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.” (1 Corinthians 12:27 NRSV) - not like his body, but we are his body Prayer of Theresa of Aliva Christ has no body now, but yours.  No hands, no feet on earth, but yours.  Yours are the eyes through which Christ looks with compassion into the world.  Yours are the feet with which Christ walks to do good.  Yours are the hands with which Christ blesses the world. “Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last.” (Luke 23:46 NIV11) How does Jesus heal the world? He offers his hands to be nailed to the cross for our healing He sends our hands to heal others  Please add your comments on this week's topic. We learn best when we learn in community.    Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org.    Join us in our adventure: 10.30 AM on most Sundays at Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD.   Please add your comments on this week's topic. We learn best when we learn in community.    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Cahristian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here's the email: thewatfordchurch@gmail.com.   Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.   God bless,   Malcolm   Watford, Watford church of Christ, Malcolm Cox, mccx, Croxley Green, Bushey, Leavesden, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, ICOC, ICCM, Chesham, Chorleywood, Aylesbury, Croxley, Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Bible teaching, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Watford Church, Churches in Watford, Churches in London, Churches in Hertfordshire, Watford UK, Holywell, Watford England, Watford in Hertfordshire, West Watford, Churches of Christ, 

Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org.    Join us in our adventure: 10.30 AM on most Sundays at Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD.   Please add your comments on this week's topic. We learn best when we learn in community.    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Cahristian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here's the email: thewatfordchurch@gmail.com.   Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.   God bless,   Malcolm   Watford, Watford church of Christ, Malcolm Cox, mccx, Croxley Green, Bushey, Leavesden, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, ICOC, ICCM, Chesham, Chorleywood, Aylesbury, Croxley, Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Bible teaching, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Watford Church, Churches in Watford, Churches in London, Churches in Hertfordshire, Watford UK, Holywell, Watford England, Watford in Hertfordshire, West Watford, Churches of Christ, 

"There is No Longer Jew nor Greek: Dialogue on Christianity and Race" Honest dialogue about Christianity and racial identity informed by Scripture and experience of black Christians “God has put the body together, giving greater honour to the parts that lacked it, so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honoured, every part rejoices with it. Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.” 1 Corinthians 12:24-27 NIV11 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is not male and female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus (Galatians 3:28). In the verse quoted above, Paul attempted to capture the oneness of the people of God. This oneness emerged from the premise that believing in Jesus made believers spiritual descendants of Abraham and members of the worldwide, multi-ethnic family of God. In this family, all notions of domination and hierarchy were dismantled, and people acknowledged only the loving Lordship of the risen Jesus. This oneness, unprecedented in the ancient world, reflected the counter-cultural love of Jesus himself, who called a Zealot and a tax collector – normally sworn enemies – to live as brothers.  As such, in a world whose history is tainted by the effects of domination, imperialism, marginalisation and enforced slavery, Christians and the Christian community ought to be models in reconciliation and healing. However, the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Eric Garner and Trayvon Martin (to name a few) and the resurgence of Black Lives Matter protests have resurfaced deep wounds that have not healed, in the hearts of many of our black brothers and sisters. This combined with weaknesses in the Christian understanding of ethno-racial unity within and outside Christian communities has impacted the faith of many.  This session aims to bring the experiences of black Christians into conversation with Christian scripture to help facilitate honest dialogue, promote understanding and navigate the sensitive landscape of Christianity and racial identity. Speakers include Dr Andrew Ezeilo and Sandra Ezeilo, Rachael Corson, Elleen Okotie, Mike Desouza and Dr Andy Boakye.  The format included a mix of sharing, teaching and 30 minutes for discussion in breakout rooms. Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org.    Join us in our adventure: 10.30 AM on most Sundays at Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD.   Please add your comments on this week's topic. We learn best when we learn in community.    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Cahristian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here's the email: thewatfordchurch@gmail.com.   Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.   God bless,   Malcolm   Watford, Watford church of Christ, Malcolm Cox, mccx, Croxley Green, Bushey, Leavesden, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, ICOC, ICCM, Chesham, Chorleywood, Aylesbury, Croxley, Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Bible teaching, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Watford Church, Churches in Watford, Churches in London, Churches in Hertfordshire, Watford UK, Holywell, Watford England, Watford in Hertfordshire, West Watford, Churches of Christ, 

Paul in 'lockdown': 1 His impact beyond the home Acts 28:16-31 Introduction Could you use some inspiration? Looking at Biblical character in 'lockdown' circumstances Circumstances beyond our control - how react? In faith? House arrest - Acts 28:16 Two years - Acts 28:30 His movement was restricted, but his impact for Jesus was not   1. Encouraging Fellow-Believers Letters writtenPhilemon 1:1 Colossians 4:3; 4:10 Ephesians 1:1; 4:1; 6:19–20 Philippians 1:1; 13-14 Could you write a blog, record a podcast....? Could you communicate more with other Watford people? Find out what is meaningful Question: What kind of communication do we prefer? Frequency; Method; etc   2. Praying for People Colossians 1:9–12 Ephesians 1:15–21; 3:14–19 Philippians 1:9–11 More people praying now than before lockdown How might you be able to grow in your prayer life as a result? Question: What is helping or could help your prayer life deepen/develop at the moment?   Conclusion Rejoicing in sufferings: Colossians 1:24 Magnified Christ: Philippians 1:20     Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org.    Join us in our adventure: 10.30 AM on most Sundays at Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD.   Please add your comments on this week's topic. We learn best when we learn in community.    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Cahristian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here's the email: thewatfordchurch@gmail.com.   Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.   God bless,   Malcolm   Watford, Watford church of Christ, Malcolm Cox, mccx, Croxley Green, Bushey, Leavesden, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, ICOC, ICCM, Chesham, Chorleywood, Aylesbury, Croxley, Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Bible teaching, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Watford Church, Churches in Watford, Churches in London, Churches in Hertfordshire, Watford UK, Holywell, Watford England, Watford in Hertfordshire, West Watford, Churches of Christ, 

Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org.    Join us in our adventure: 10.30 AM on most Sundays at Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD.   Please add your comments on this week's topic. We learn best when we learn in community.    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Cahristian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here's the email: thewatfordchurch@gmail.com.   Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.   God bless,   Malcolm   Watford, Watford church of Christ, Malcolm Cox, mccx, Croxley Green, Bushey, Leavesden, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, ICOC, ICCM, Chesham, Chorleywood, Aylesbury, Croxley, Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Bible teaching, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Watford Church, Churches in Watford, Churches in London, Churches in Hertfordshire, Watford UK, Holywell, Watford England, Watford in Hertfordshire, West Watford, Churches of Christ, 

Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org.    Join us in our adventure: 10.30 AM on most Sundays at Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD.   Please add your comments on this week's topic. We learn best when we learn in community.    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Cahristian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here's the email: thewatfordchurch@gmail.com.   Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.   God bless,   Malcolm   Watford, Watford church of Christ, Malcolm Cox, mccx, Croxley Green, Bushey, Leavesden, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, ICOC, ICCM, Chesham, Chorleywood, Aylesbury, Croxley, Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Bible teaching, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Watford Church, Churches in Watford, Churches in London, Churches in Hertfordshire, Watford UK, Holywell, Watford England, Watford in Hertfordshire, West Watford, Churches of Christ, 

Stefan spoke on 1 John 1.5-7.   Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org.    Join us in our adventure: 10.30 AM on most Sundays at Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD.   Please add your comments on this week's topic. We learn best when we learn in community.    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Cahristian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here's the email: thewatfordchurch@gmail.com.   Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.   God bless,   Malcolm   Watford, Watford church of Christ, Malcolm Cox, mccx, Croxley Green, Bushey, Leavesden, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, ICOC, ICCM, Chesham, Chorleywood, Aylesbury, Croxley, Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Bible teaching, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Watford Church, Churches in Watford, Churches in London, Churches in Hertfordshire, Watford UK, Holywell, Watford England, Watford in Hertfordshire, West Watford, Churches of Christ, 

"This, then, is how you should pray"    Class 1: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.” Structure "Opening address:  Our Father in heaven Three clauses about God and his worship:  May your name be held in reverence; May your kingdom come; May your will be done, as in heaven so also on the earth. Three petitions for our own needs:     Give us today the bread we need for tomorrow.     And forgive us our debts as we too have forgiven our debtors.     And do not bring us into testing, but rescue us from the Evil One." Plan for prayer. Pattern on which to expand  God’s glory - God’s rule - God’s will  Our needs - daily provisions - forgiveness for us and others - protection.   Background Jewish synagogue prayer used at time of Jesus: “Exalted and hallowed be his great name in the world which he created according to his will. May he let his kingdom rule in your lifetime and in your days and in the lifetime of the whole house of Israel, speedily and soon. Praised be his great name from eternity to eternity. And to this say: Amen.”   Context of instruction “Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.” (Matthew 6:8 NIV11) Note: This is how you should pray, not this is what you should pray. 1. Our Father Our  Plural throughout. Meant to be pattern for group prayer, not just individual. We are joining all believers collectively every time we pray because we are spiritually connected. Father  Not unheard of in Judaism, but very rare to address God as Father. Jesus did it all the time: Matthew 11:25; 26:39, 42; Mark 14:36; Luke 23:34; John 11:41; 12:27, 17:1, John 17:5, 11, 21, 24f). Reveals Jesus wants and expects same relationship he had with his father for his disciples. “Jesus said, “Don’t cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go to my brothers and tell them, ‘I ascend to my Father and your Father, my God and your God.’”” (John 20:17 MESSAGE) Some passages shedding significant light on the importance of the relationship of Jesus with the Father: John 3; Romans 8; Ephesians 2:3; Rom 8:15; Galatians 4:6; John 20:17; 1 John 3:1; Hebrews 12:10; 12:4-11. 2. In heaven The heavenlies - plural Puts together familiarity (Father) with worship. We need blend of the transcendent and the intimate in our times of prayer. 3. Hallowed Make holy, treat as holy, reverence, to sanctify, to consider holy. “..although it is a prayer that God’s name be hallowed, and therefore presumably a request that God will hallow his own name, it is nevertheless a prayer which, when answered, means that we will hallow God’s name. In other words, Christ’s followers are asking their heavenly Father to act in such a way that they and an increasing number of others will reverence God, glorify him, consider him holy, and acknowledge him.” Carson, 72.  Treat him as one to be respected  We are not the centre of this picture - God is in the centre. 4. Be your name God himself as revealed to humankind (Deut. 28:58; Isa. 30:27). All of who he is. "“The name of the LORD,” …embodies the power of the Lord. His people find safety in that name (Prov. 18:10). The name of the Lord is to be praised (Ps. 7:17; 135:1; Joel 2:26), called upon (Gen. 12:8; Joel 2:32; Zeph. 3:9), exalted (Isa. 24:15), trusted (Ps. 20:7; Zeph. 3:12), or feared (Ps. 102:15; Isa. 59:19). To speak in the name of the Lord is to speak with his authority (Exod. 5:23; Deut. 18:20; Jer. 30:9).” Our prayer is that God be known for his glory and the transformation of the world   Conclusion Questions for discussion:  What stands out to you from this verse? How might your prayer life grow because of what this verse teaches you about God, yourself and prayer? Suggestion: Pray this verse every day between now and the next class Could you send me a short video clip of your thoughts on these verses? Please send me any questions you have: malcolm@malcolmcox.org  Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.tvcoc.org.    Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: tvcochrist@gmail.com.   Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.   God bless,   Malcolm   Reading, tvcoc, Thames Valley churches of Christ, ICOC, Tim Dannatt, Malcolm Cox, ICCM, Lower Earley, Wokingham, Southampton, Beaconsfield, Oxford, Banbury, Deepcut, Frimley, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Bracknell, Shevvy Dannatt, Churches of Christ, Christian churches near me, International church, churches close to me, Thames Valley, Thames Valley location, Thames Valley church of Christ, the Thames Valley,

Introduction Not a class on Islam, but how to talk ‘faith’ with a muslim friend “Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth.…” (2 Timothy 2:23–25 NIV11)   1. Things not to say or do How to prevent the conversation stopping as soon as it starts, or becoming an argument.   2. Understanding the fundamental worldview of a Muslim Mohammed  The Qur’an Jesus With this grounding we will more easily find common ground.   3. Ways to encourage Muslims to talk about their faith Their approach to their spirituality  In the hope we can find common ground  Create openness to explore spirituality from a Christian perspective   Conclusion Pointers towards further helpful resources. Practical take-aways   Questions Please send them in   Resources Nabeel Qureshi James R White David Wood Ibn Warraq “Answering Islam” Norman Geisler and Abdul Saleeb Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.tvcoc.org.    Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: tvcochrist@gmail.com.   Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.   God bless,   Malcolm   Reading, tvcoc, Thames Valley churches of Christ, ICOC, Tim Dannatt, Malcolm Cox, ICCM, Lower Earley, Wokingham, Southampton, Beaconsfield, Oxford, Banbury, Deepcut, Frimley, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Bracknell, Shevvy Dannatt, Churches of Christ, Christian churches near me, International church, churches close to me, Thames Valley, Thames Valley location, Thames Valley church of Christ, the Thames Valley,

Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.tvcoc.org.    Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: tvcochrist@gmail.com.   Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.   God bless,   Malcolm Reading, tvcoc, Thames Valley churches of Christ, ICOC, Tim Dannatt, Malcolm Cox, ICCM, Lower Earley, Wokingham, Southampton, Beaconsfield, Oxford, Banbury, Deepcut, Frimley, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Bracknell, Shevvy Dannatt, Churches of Christ, Christian churches near me, International church, churches close to me, Thames Valley, Thames Valley location, Thames Valley church of Christ, the Thames Valley,

Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org.    Join us in our adventure: 10.30 AM on most Sundays at Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD.   Please add your comments on this week's topic. We learn best when we learn in community.    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Cahristian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here's the email: thewatfordchurch@gmail.com.   Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.   God bless,   Malcolm   Watford, Watford church of Christ, Malcolm Cox, mccx, Croxley Green, Bushey, Leavesden, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, ICOC, ICCM, Chesham, Chorleywood, Aylesbury, Croxley, Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Bible teaching, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Watford Church, Churches in Watford, Churches in London, Churches in Hertfordshire, Watford UK, Holywell, Watford England, Watford in Hertfordshire, West Watford, Churches of Christ, 

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Psalm 129 - “What victory means to a Christian”   Introduction    Question: Examples of personal victory? Question: How does victory feel? 1. “The Victory of Survival”, vv1-2 Most nations look back to their victories - but Israel looks back at their survival! Question: victorious survivors in life or Bible? Sometimes survival is the victory for a Christian!   i. Surviving Great Oppression, 2 Cor 1:1-11 God's people kicked around over the centuries.  We are not always strong, but we are hard to kill Paul is a great example of this - 2 Cor 11:23-29   ii. Surviving and Still Standing - my mother Key thing is to keep looking forward - Phil 3:12-14. “patience has a positive tonic effect on others; because of the presence of the patient person, they revive and go on, as if he were the gyroscope of the ship providing a stable ground. But the patient person himself does not enjoy it.” Patience a positive virus - catch it from one another   Point: Oppression is temporary “What is victory for a Christian?” Victory for a Christian means surviving - and learning, growing, maturing in the process. 2. “The Victory of Freedom”, vv3-4 God puts us right with him and ourselves Freedom is victory - how do we handle it?   i. Freedom from Painful Ploughing, Gal 5:13-6:5 No longer need suffer the pain of sin Nor cause others pain with our sin Instead help others with their sins - Gal 6:1-5   iii. Freedom from the Cords Our perseverance depends on God's determined faithfulness to us He did this with Jesus and the cross.   Point: Freedom is a gift from God “What is victory for a Christian?” Victory for a Christian means enjoying our freedom and using it to help others CONCLUSION vv5-8 His honesty admirable - not sure all the feelings are! “The uppermost roof on the common dwelling places in Israel would have been constructed of beams laid across the walls intertwined with reeds and grasses. The whole roof would then be plastered with mud to fill in the gaps and make them somewhat watertight. Any lingering seeds in the grass or mud might briefly sprout but would quickly die for lack of roots." Real history! Where is imperial Egypt which enslaved Israel—or the Philistines, Assyrians or Babylonians?" For a Christian - Rome, all the prominent atheists of history, the Bible sceptics, Communism, etc. 1 Cor 15:54-57 Satan has been defeated, and he is empty because Jesus's grave is empty: Therefore death has been emptied of its power Therefore sin has been emptied of its power Point: Satan is completely defeated Satan utterly defeated - shamed, empty, lonely Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org.    Join us in our adventure: 10.30 AM on most Sundays at Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD.   Please add your comments on this week's topic. We learn best when we learn in community.    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Cahristian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here's the email: thewatfordchurch@gmail.com.   Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.   God bless,   Malcolm   Watford, Watford church of Christ, Malcolm Cox, mccx, Croxley Green, Bushey, Leavesden, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, ICOC, ICCM, Chesham, Chorleywood, Aylesbury, Croxley, Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Bible teaching, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Watford Church, Churches in Watford, Churches in London, Churches in Hertfordshire, Watford UK, Holywell, Watford England, Watford in Hertfordshire, West Watford, Churches of Christ, 

Class 1 in the series. Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.tvcoc.org.    Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: tvcochrist@gmail.com.   Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.   God bless,   Malcolm   Reading, tvcoc, Thames Valley churches of Christ, ICOC, Tim Dannatt, Malcolm Cox, ICCM, Lower Earley, Wokingham, Southampton, Beaconsfield, Oxford, Banbury, Deepcut, Frimley, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Bracknell, Shevvy Dannatt, Churches of Christ, Christian churches near me, International church, churches close to me, Thames Valley, Thames Valley location, Thames Valley church of Christ, the Thames Valley,

Sermon for the Watford church of Christ, 21 June 2020 Introduction, v1 Question: Who or what is it good to fear? Blessings galore! vv2-4 Fruit - security, vineyards Vine - sexual charm Olive shoots - vitality A pre-vision of God's great plan The reanimation of the original blessing “God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.”” (Genesis 1:28 NIV11) To be fulfilled at return of Jesus and bringing of kingdom of heaven to earth. God's desire is for our joy! How to live in healthy fear of the Lord and walk in obedience to him, vv1, 4 A. Touched by fear yare: origin, “to tremble” or be “short of breath.” Question: Who can you think of who had this kind of experience? Moses - Ex 3.6 Isaiah - Is 6.5 Paul - Acts 22.6-8 All had life-changing ‘yare' experiences What does it look like to walk in obedience? B. Motivated to walk in obedience Moses - Ex 3.6 - led the people the way God wanted Isaiah - Is 6.5 - spoke God's Word to people Paul - Acts 22.6-8 - preached God's Word to the Gentiles Us - 1 Jn 2.3-6 - walking in a certain way “They disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness.No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees.“Make level paths for your feet,” so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.” (Hebrews 12:10–13 NIV11) “If you go against the grain of the universe, you get splinters”. H. H. Farmer Conclusion, v6b God's desire is that we live at peace. For a Christian this is because Jesus is with us.   Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org.    Join us in our adventure: 10.30 AM on most Sundays at Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD.   Please add your comments on this week's topic. We learn best when we learn in community.    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Cahristian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here's the email: thewatfordchurch@gmail.com.   Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.   God bless,   Malcolm   Watford, Watford church of Christ, Malcolm Cox, mccx, Croxley Green, Bushey, Leavesden, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, ICOC, ICCM, Chesham, Chorleywood, Aylesbury, Croxley, Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Bible teaching, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Watford Church, Churches in Watford, Churches in London, Churches in Hertfordshire, Watford UK, Holywell, Watford England, Watford in Hertfordshire, West Watford, Churches of Christ, 

Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org.    Join us in our adventure: 10.30 AM on most Sundays at Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD.   Please add your comments on this week's topic. We learn best when we learn in community.    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here's the email: thewatfordchurch@gmail.com.   Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.   God bless,   Malcolm   Watford, Watford church of Christ, Malcolm Cox, mccx, Croxley Green, Bushey, Leavesden, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, ICOC, ICCM, Chesham, Chorleywood, Aylesbury, Croxley, Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Bible teaching, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Watford Church, Churches in Watford, Churches in London, Churches in Hertfordshire, Watford UK, Holywell, Watford England, Watford in Hertfordshire, West Watford, Churches of Christ, 

Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org.    Join us in our adventure: 10.30 AM on most Sundays at Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD.   Please add your comments on this week's topic. We learn best when we learn in community.    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here's the email: thewatfordchurch@gmail.com.   Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.   God bless,   Malcolm   Watford, Watford church of Christ, Malcolm Cox, mccx, Croxley Green, Bushey, Leavesden, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, ICOC, ICCM, Chesham, Chorleywood, Aylesbury, Croxley, Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Bible teaching, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Watford Church, Churches in Watford, Churches in London, Churches in Hertfordshire, Watford UK, Holywell, Watford England, Watford in Hertfordshire, West Watford, Churches of Christ, 

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Introduction, v3-4 Question: “Can you think of people in the Bible who were treated with contempt/ridicule (who did not deserve it)?” “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” (Matthew 5:10–12 NIV11) ‘mercy', Hebrew: hanan = compassion for the miserable; take pity; be kind; implies acts of kindness, not simply feelings of pity. Look with confidence, v1 Question: “Who do you think of as the ultimate victorious person?” A. Seated “I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.” (Psalm 121:1–2) B. Jesus, Ephesians 1.20 “That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.” (Ephesians 1:19–23 NIV11) Look with patience, v2 Question: Who do you know you can count on? A. Decision to look “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.” (Colossians 3:1–4 NIV11) B. Attentive Question: “What do you think the psalmist means by using this slave metaphor?” “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.He said: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared what people thought. And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, ‘Grant me justice against my adversary.' “For some time he refused. But finally he said to himself, ‘Even though I don't fear God or care what people think, yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justice, so that she won't eventually come and attack me!' ” And the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. ”” (Luke 18:1–8 NIV11) “Listen to my words, LORD, consider my lament. Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” (Psalm 5:1–3 NIV11) Conclusion, vv3-4 Move from conceptual to the personal - “the LORD” to “LORD have mercy” Question: “When have you felt the need for God's mercy most acutely?” A. Show mercy as an imitation of the heart of God “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” (Matthew 5:7) B. Anticipate your relief “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that his life may also be revealed in our mortal body. So then, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you. It is written: “I believed; therefore I have spoken.” Since we have that same spirit of faith, we also believe and therefore speak, because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you to himself.All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God. Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2Cor 4:7–18 Fix eyes on Jesus “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” (Heb 12:1–3 “Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.” (Hebrews 7:25 NIV11) "Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?As it is written: “For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:34–39 NIV11) Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org.    Join us in our adventure: 10.30 AM on most Sundays at Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD.   Please add your comments on this week's topic. We learn best when we learn in community.    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here's the email: thewatfordchurch@gmail.com.   Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.   God bless,   Malcolm   Watford, Watford church of Christ, Malcolm Cox, mccx, Croxley Green, Bushey, Leavesden, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, ICOC, ICCM, Chesham, Chorleywood, Aylesbury, Croxley, Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Bible teaching, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Watford Church, Churches in Watford, Churches in London, Churches in Hertfordshire, Watford UK, Holywell, Watford England, Watford in Hertfordshire, West Watford, Churches of Christ,   

Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.tvcoc.org.    Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: tvcochrist@gmail.com.   Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.   God bless,   Malcolm   Reading, tvcoc, Thames Valley churches of Christ, ICOC, Tim Dannatt, Malcolm Cox, ICCM, Lower Earley, Wokingham, Southampton, Beaconsfield, Oxford, Banbury, Deepcut, Frimley, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Bracknell, Shevvy Dannatt, Churches of Christ, Christian churches near me, International church, churches close to me, Thames Valley, Thames Valley location, Thames Valley church of Christ, the Thames Valley,

Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org.    Join us in our adventure: 10.30 AM on most Sundays at Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD.   Please add your comments on this week's topic. We learn best when we learn in community.    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here's the email: thewatfordchurch@gmail.com.   Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.   God bless,   Malcolm   Watford, Watford church of Christ, Malcolm Cox, mccx, Croxley Green, Bushey, Leavesden, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, ICOC, ICCM, Chesham, Chorleywood, Aylesbury, Croxley, Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Bible teaching, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Watford Church, Churches in Watford, Churches in London, Churches in Hertfordshire, Watford UK, Holywell, Watford England, Watford in Hertfordshire, West Watford, Churches of Christ, 

“Do you know where you are going?”, Psalm 122 (“We're on a road to somewhere”) Introduction, v0 Question: “In what way has this crisis strengthened the UK community?” 1. Where are we going? vv1-2 A. To the ‘house' of the LORD Ps 120 - repentance, Ps 121 - trust, Ps 122 - worship. B. To ‘Jerusalem' (Ephesians 2:19–21), (1 Peter 2:4–5) Literally, ‘Our feet have actually been standing within your gates!' (John 14:1–4) (Revelation 3:12) (Revelation 21:1–4) 2. What is it like where we are going? vv3-5 A. Safe/secure, v3 B. Unified Gen 49, (Deut 33). (Psalm 133:1–3) C. Wrongs righted (Matthew 18:15) (John 17:20–23) 3. What shall we do on the way? vv6-9 A. Pray for peace - of the kingdom ‘Shalom' - wholeness What is it about our community that helps us be ‘secure'? (Matthew 5:9) B. Seek prosperity - of others ‘Shalwah' - prosperity, tranquillity, ease (Philippians 4:6–7) Conclusion (Hebrews 12:22–26, 28–29), (Hebrews 13:1–5) What kind of community will be left behind in our congregation after the virus? Please add your comments on this week's topic. We learn best when we learn in community. Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org.    Join us in our adventure: 10.30 AM on most Sundays at Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD.   Please add your comments on this week's topic. We learn best when we learn in community.    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here's the email: thewatfordchurch@gmail.com.   Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.   God bless,   Malcolm   Watford, Watford church of Christ, Malcolm Cox, mccx, Croxley Green, Bushey, Leavesden, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, ICOC, ICCM, Chesham, Chorleywood, Aylesbury, Croxley, Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Bible teaching, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Watford Church, Churches in Watford, Churches in London, Churches in Hertfordshire, Watford UK, Holywell, Watford England, Watford in Hertfordshire, West Watford, Churches of Christ, 

You have found a devotional for the men of the Thames Valley churches of Christ. I provide a brief introduction to the thoughts of Tim Dannatt on the theme of healthy men's relationships. We look at what happened to Cain, and how we can help each other to be spiritually healthy at this time of social isolation.   Other Scriptures referenced in today's broadcast include: Genesis 4:7; James 5:16; Hebrews 3:12; 1 Corinthians 10:13; 1 Peter 5:8.   Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.tvcoc.org.    Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: tvcochrist@gmail.com.   Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.   God bless,   Malcolm   Reading, tvcoc, Thames Valley churches of Christ, ICOC, Tim Dannatt, Malcolm Cox, ICCM, Lower Earley, Wokingham, Southampton, Beaconsfield, Oxford, Banbury, Deepcut, Frimley, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Bracknell, Shevvy Dannatt, Churches of Christ, Christian churches near me, International church, churches close to me, Thames Valley, Thames Valley location, Thames Valley church of Christ, the Thames Valley,

This coming Sunday I am preaching on Psalm 122. I would like your input on some questions about the text. Let me know what you think. Thank you for listening to this podcast. You can find more episodes in our feed. Our web site is http://www.watfordchurchofchrist.org. Join us in our adventure: 10.30 AM on most Sundays at Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD. Please add your comments on this week's topic. We learn best when we learn in community. Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions. Here's the email: thewatfordchurch@gmail.com. Thanks again for listening. Have a super day. God bless, Malcolm Watford, Watford church of Christ, Malcolm Cox, mccx, Croxley Green, Bushey, Leavesden, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, ICOC, ICCM, Chesham, Chorleywood, Aylesbury, Croxley, Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, Bible teaching, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Watford Church, Churches in Watford, Churches in London, Churches in Hertfordshire, Watford UK, Holywell, Watford England, Watford in Hertfordshire, West Watford, Churches of Christ,