City Church Sheffield Podcast

We can be like the Israelites who rebelled against God out of fear, or we can be like Joshua and Caleb who trusted God and didn't fear the details.

Moses never loses sight of the most important thing, and neither should we. God gives many things but nothing compares with the presence of God.

No one is beyond God's grace, which is abundant, powerful, available for all, and given for a purpose.

After all Nehemiah's effort, he finds the people backslidden and God apparently absent. Like him we should be faithful, passionate and proactive.

Just as the bronze snake was lifted up to deal with the poison of the snakes, so Jesus was lifted up to deal with the poison of sin.

When the sheep and the goats are separated there will be no one left in the gap, no decision left to be made. The sheep are blessed.

It always good to give thanks and have the Eeyore-like spirit of gloom lifted from us. God is ALWAYS good, loving, and faithful for all eternity.

Jesus explains how through the power of the holy spirit we can be born again and know new life in him.

God wants courageous leaders and willing volunteers. We should listen to the Bible, the Spirit, the Church and circumstances to determine God's will.

We know that we have eternal life because God lives in us through his Spirit helping us love one another and to live in love.

Whilst we were condemned sinners we could not receive the Holy Spirit, but now that we've received salvation God pours out the Holy Spirit on us.

Nehemiah leads the nation in radical repentance, which is fruitful, faith-filled and focused

We need to learn to wait for God. The Holy Spirit is a person who takes lordship of our lives. We can live a powerful life knowing God is in charge.

All four gospels tell us what Jesus said and what he did, and we have the real thing.

Hayes weekend away session 2: What it means to be an Antioch Church

The Bible commands us to Rejoice in the Lord, even when we don't feel like it.

The focus of Nehemiah changes. What if God is calling us to change our focus? Let us be prepared by making sure our characters are right with God.

As we stand firm in Him, shine like stars, and see a heavenly perspective, we will live a life worthy of Jesus

The gap between us and God is huge, but God loves us. This is love - not primarily what God has done, but what God essentially is.

Though the enemy lies and schemes as a prowling roaring lion, we know Jesus complete defeated him on the Cross

Sin cannot come into contact with a Holy God, but our sin has been dealt with. We need to keep our eye on God's mission or we will fall into sin.

Everything in the Old Testament points to Jesus. Jesus is our Passover Lamb.

Beware of deception: we have an enemy that lies, but we have a God who is totally sufficient for our needs.

When we go through hardships we can complain and argue, or we can get God's perspective.

The enemies of God are persistent and subtle and can get personal. We are about a great work and need to resist distraction and accusation.

The Samaritan risked his own life to sacrificially meet the needs of his neighbour whom he saw as an enemy.

When God starts something new, it can expose sin. But don't run away from this, run to God instead, remembering even our leaders are under authority

The women were not expecting Jesus to be alive. The Holy Spirit enables us to understand that OT pointed towards Jesus

Expect opposition in the forms of taunts and threats but be prepared and pray at all times.

Do you know and live in gospel of Jesus Christ? Do you know what it means to be a witness of Jesus?

Through scandal and difficulties, Joseph proves to be a man of faith and teaches us how to glorify God at Christmas.

God has created a united Church from many people and many nations. United in a common faith, clear leadership, vision and values.

God chose us already before we were born. What is our response to this?

People respond to Nehemiah's vision and show amazing commitment, flexibility and unity in restoring the city of God

We must offer our whole lives to God, learn to see one another as family, and have love, which is the glue that holds all the other virtues together.

God is Good, he never makes a mistake or gets anything wrong, his love endures for ever, and we can absolutely rely on his eternal faithfulness

Nehemiah gets to Jerusalem, but how will those living there receive his message?

Christians are fighting a battle on two fronts: self control and perseverance

When Jesus speaks, the best thing to do is to follow him

The disciples walked with Jesus, and we can do the same.

Work is a God given gift to which we should give ourselves wholeheartedly, whether in the office, at home, or wherever we are

Our response to God's grace - good deeds based on the knowledge of God

Having been adopted into the family of God, God is at work in us by his Holy Spirit to help us to become Christ-like children of God.

Nehemiah: a man of faith under the favour of God but who lived with real fears.

God has given everything we need, but we need to make every effort to use these gifts and develop spiritual our muscles.

At a time of new beginnings, its key for us to push through painful setbacks, grow in a real personal relationship with God, and allow our prayers to

When disappointments come we can either give up our dreams, or refuse to face reality. Nehemiah turns to God.

God has given us forgiveness, reconciliation, a new nature, the Holy Spirit, the scriptures, and the Church

We have been given the same Precious gift of faith Peter had, because of Jesus righteousness we have full access to God

Joe gives us an Introduction to the Fredericton Church's Vision for Atlantic Canada.