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Breaking off labels that don't belong A look at breaking off harmful labels and replacing them with how God sees you

Ecclesiastes is an 'interesting' book: why is it in the Bible, given the author starts and finishes with statements that 'Everything is meaningless'! Billy explains the wisdom that is also contained in the teaching. For example, the author encourages us to accept the fact that we are not in control and to be grateful for each day. Invest in relationships, and remember what's important. Billy concludes with the reminder that God will bring every deed into judgement. Jesus will bring true justice, and wipe a

Living the Christian Life Forgive yourself our unique individual Discipleship Journeys Justification immediate and Sanctification as we grow in Christ during our lives led uniquely by the Holy Spirit.

Whilst this book is famous for its list of spiritual gifts - and for some tricky verses - Geoff emphasizes arguably its most important message: that the best path for us to follow is the way of love. "Love never fails. Where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away ...... and now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."

Tithing for Today First Mention Tithing vs Tithing Under The Law

The book choice of guest speaker Sami (St Mary's Marlow Bottom) is Paul's letter to the Philippians. Whilst this book covers Joy, Jesus, Joy in difficult circumstances, Humility, Confidence in Jesus, Contentment, Prayer (and Joy again), Sami focuses on Humility: the motivation, the model and the mindset.

A Tale 0f three Kings When we are faced with human conflict, we can make a choice on how we are going to respond. The stories of Saul, David, and Absalom in 1 and 2 Samuel, show three examples of responses we can make. Jesus gives us a prime positive example which we can learn from as well. So, when we are angry then like David leave room for God to resolve matters and as far as it is up to us we should be at peace with all men. Rom 12:18

Nigel overviews the book of Exodus - the "Way Out". Its main themes are a) God’s intervention in human history b) Human sinfulness & idolatry and c) The "problem" of God's Presence. His takeaways from the book are that: a) Idolatry is an ever-present temptation for humanity b) The price that Jesus paid is immense and c) we need to appreciate more deeply the 'other-ness' of God.

Julie looks at our Relationship with The Lord the way it was intended to be

Ezekiel was a priest and prophet but somewhat peculiar with it - and, some might say, perverse and paranoid. Be warned - the book has some quite disturbing sections as well as strange and potentially confusing imagery. But it's in the Bible for a reason, so well worth wrestling with.

How to Walk Worthy of Our Calling Learning from the Word of God about the price of our salvation so we appreciate the great gift we have been given.

Unshaken Faith Cast your cares on God as he cares for you. Discover 5 practical keys to help you cast your cares on God in this season.

Regular guest speaker Matt Hyam explains why John's Gospel is one of his favourite Bible books. "For God loved the world so much that He gave His only son, so that everyone who trusts in Him may no longer be perishing but may have the life of the age to come, right now.

Preparing The Bride A look at what it means to keep prepared for The Lord, The Bridegroom.

Andy kicks off our new series where each week the speaker will overview one of their favourite Bible books, explaining why it is so special to them and what its message is to us today. Andy's go-to book is Ephesians.