S1 Ep18: "A new thing" I Episode 18 | "New Venue, New Opportunities" | Post-lockdown church
Today a share about our move to a new venue and welcoming new people to our services. What should we be thinking about now that will be fellowship in with a lot of new people including quite a few older than us? What lessons has God taught us in the online church COVID era? He is doing something new. “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in...
5m Nov 02, 2021
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S1 Ep17: "Joy in the mourning" | Episode 17 | "Remembrance, laughter, a headstone"
Today I reflect on my experience at the service of remembrance and thanksgiving for those who died recently, a poem, some guilt, some laughter, a headstone and Christmas. These occasional podcasts are my audio journal as I process my thinking and feeling around the death of my mother from earlier this year. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in communit...
10m Nov 01, 2021
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S1: "The Walking Trees" | Mark Chapter 8 | Malcolm Cox
Handout (https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-ZJbDORa2RD0Yhw3jbaZAANEQp8x2dfD&authuser=mccx%40mac.com&usp=drive_fs) We take a look at a man who sees people walking like trees (whatever that means?!) and the lessons for followers of Jesus today. What do we see? Who do we see? This was a sermon for the Watford church of Christ. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we...
24m Oct 30, 2021
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S1 Ep17: "A new thing" Episode 17 | "How are you taking the Lord's Supper?" | Post-Lockdown church
“Is not the cup of blessing which we bless a sharing in the blood of Christ? Is not the bread which we break a sharing in the body of Christ? Since there is one bread, we who are many are one body; for we all partake of the one bread.”  (1Corinthians 10:16–17 NAS95) What lessons has God taught us in the online church COVID era? He is doing something new. “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it ...
5m Oct 24, 2021
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S1 Ep2: Malcolm's Masters Theocast Episode 2 : "Why Study Theology?"
Welcome to Malcolm's Masters Theocast - a podcast journalling my Masters in theological studies . We are taking the mystery out of what it means to study a masters in theology. Along the way, I shall be sharing what I am learning about studying, theology, and the Masters specifically. Today I share my motivation, aims and hopes in studying theology. Along the way, I'm going to ask you what st...
12m Oct 23, 2021
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S1 Ep1: Malcolm's Masters Theocast Episode 1 - Introducing the podcast
Welcome to Malcolm's Masters Theocast - a podcast journalling my Masters in theological studies We are taking the mystery out of what it means to study a Masters in theology. Along the way, I shall be sharing what I am learning about studying, theology, and the Masters specifically. It's been my privilege to begin studying for my Masters in theological studies at the London School of Theolog...
3m Oct 20, 2021
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S1: "Five Ways The Holy Spirit Unites Disciples of Christ" | Class 4 - Kingdom Work | Malcolm Cox
Five Ways The Holy Spirit Unites Disciples of Christ Class 4 - The Spirit Unites Disciples Because He is With Them as They Participate in Kingdom Work “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bo...
16m Oct 19, 2021
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S1: "Jesus does the unexpected - again!" | Mark Chapter 7 | Malcolm Cox
Click here (https://www.malcolmcox.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Mk7-Sermon-handout.pdf) for the sermon handout. In this week's sermon for the Watford Church of Christ we venture into enemy territory. Jesus goes to Tyre. He looks for privacy, but finds a desperate woman prepared to eat crumbs. What is going on? Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in com...
27m Oct 18, 2021
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S1 Ep91: "How to be a helpful teacher like Apollos" | Newsletter Episode 91
Isn't it fun being helpful? I had an unexpected last-minute request from my friends in Dublin to join their leadership team meeting on Friday night. I was more than happy to interrupt my work on the script of a new podcast  called, probably, "Malcolm's Masters Theocast". I had a delightful 20 minutes or so hanging out on zoom with my Irish brethren. I think, and hope, I was helpful. And it was ...
11m Oct 17, 2021
11m
S1: "Get ready to cross" Leadership Series | Class 1 - "I will be with you" | Malcolm Cox
In these three classes on spiritual leadership, we look to the example of Joshua. His situation and that of the Israelites bears many parallels with our context coming out of lockdown. Today we focus on two aspects of spiritual growth and health as leaders. First by recognising that the wilderness is where God shows up, revealing himself to us and refining us. Secondly by taking inspiration ...
31m Oct 16, 2021
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S1: "The changing picture of Jesus", Mark chapter 6, Malcolm Cox
In this sermon for the Watford Church of Christ we explore the way in which the identity of Jesus developed for his disciples.  “Immediately Jesus made his disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. After leaving them, he went up on a mountainside to pray.  Later that night, the boat was in the middle of the lake, and he was alone on land. He...
29m Oct 13, 2021
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S1 Ep234: "How to soak yourself in the text", Tuesday Teaching Tips: Episode 234
Welcome to today's Teaching Tip. We take a look at a new app I've been using called speechify: www.speechify.com. It's helping me to get truly soaked in the text I will be speaking on. How do you soak yourself in the text so that by the time you speak on it it's almost become part of you? Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a ...
4m Oct 12, 2021
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S1 Ep90: "Mastering dyslexia", newsletter 11 October 2021
It's confession time. In 2008 I had a consultation with an educational psychologist. She diagnosed me as dyslexic. I've ever talked about it publicly. The background is that I was studying part-time at the London School of Theology and finding it tough going. It didn't make sense to me that I was reasonably intelligent, but finding it very challenging to process what I was learning and reprodu...
11m Oct 11, 2021
11m
S1 Ep16: "A new thing" Episode 16 | The way to increase connection | Post-COVID church
Today I share lessons learned so far about the way in which we can increase the sense of connection in our Sunday gatherings despite the fact that many are sitting further apart than before the pandemic. What lessons has God taught us in the online church COVID era? He is doing something new. “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wil...
5m Oct 07, 2021
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S1: "Faith, Fear and Reassurance" | Mark Chapter 5 | Malcolm Cox
In this sermon for the Watford church of Christ we look at the Markan sandwich of the healing of the daughter of Jairus, and the woman who suffered from bleeding for 12 years.  In particular, we find that our fears are no barrier to the power of Jesus if we act in faith. We find him to be full of reassurance despite our anxiety. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best whe...
32m Oct 05, 2021
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S1: "Five Ways The Holy Spirit Unites Disciples of Christ" || Class 3 || "Liturgy" || Malcolm Cox
Class 3 - The Spirit Unites Disciples by Liturgy Five Ways The Holy Spirit Unites Disciples of Christ Class 3 - The Spirit Unites Disciples Because He is Present When We Gather to Worship “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep...
21m Oct 04, 2021
21m
S1: "Lighting and Listening" | Mark Chapter 4 | Malcolm Cox
In this fourth sermon from our series on the gospel of Mark, we take a look at what it means to bring the light of Jesus into this world, and carefully consider what we are hearing. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggest...
27m Sep 28, 2021
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S1: "What it means to have Jesus as your brother" | Mark Chapter 3 | Malcolm Cox
The next in the series as we focus on Jesus in the gospel of Mark.  This week we focus on the identity of Jesus and the community he is forming. What is his relationship with his family, and who are his family? Where did the teachers of the law fit in? Why is Jesus accused of being in league with the devil? Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in communit...
37m Sep 27, 2021
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S1 Ep89: "A Hidden Gem & Mark 3" | Newsletter Episode 89
I walked into Penny's greenhouse the other day. Large flowers caught my attention. The bright red tomatoes called, saying, "Eat me!". Of course, I had to obey. I almost missed the small pink flower in the photograph. I'm so glad I didn't, because it's complexity, delicacy and beauty exceeded anything in the greenhouse. How easy it is to miss something wonderful. Such a very real danger presen...
7m Sep 18, 2021
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S1: "Five Ways The Holy Spirit Unites Disciples of Christ" | Class 2 - Transformation | Malcolm Cox
Media Description: Class 2 - The Spirit Unites Disciples Through Transformation  Five Ways The Holy Spirit Unites Disciples of Christ Class 2 - The Spirit Unites Disciples Because He Transforms Us Into Greater and Greater Christ-likeness Intro Teleios: “Recentring” - John Mark Hicks What unifies us? Visibly? The Spirit. “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy o...
18m Sep 17, 2021
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S1 Ep15: "A new thing" Episode 15 | The joy of volunteering | Post-COVID church
This week I share about the growth in volunteerism in the Watford church of Christ. What lessons has God taught us in the online church COVID era? He is doing something new. “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 43,19 NIV11) This new podcast series is my attempt to think through what...
5m Sep 13, 2021
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S1: "How Jesus makes us whole" | Mark Chapter 2 | Malcolm Cox
A sermon for the Watford Church of Christ. We continue our series in the gospel of Mark by looking at the significance of forgiveness, faith and friends. Perhaps we need a hole in our lives so that Jesus can make us whole. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, pr...
27m Sep 12, 2021
27m
S1: "Jesus and the wilderness" | Mark Chapter 1 | Malcolm Cox
In a new series on the gospel of Mark, we look at the early ministry of Jesus. We begin in chapter 1 and focus on his inspirational relationship with God as the basis for his love, power and authority. This is a sermon preached for the Watford Church of Christ. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the ...
23m Sep 10, 2021
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S1 Ep300: QTC Episode 300 | Psalm 46 - "Our ever-present help"
Today we take a look at Psalm 46 and a precious promises of God and he is always available with the strength we need. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [malcolm@malcolmcox.org](mailto:malcolm@...
12m Sep 09, 2021
12m
S1 Ep88: Terrific Tallinn - Teaching Conference | Newsletter Episode 88
Unity, Teaching, Love Recently I enjoyed the very great privilege of travelling to Tallinn in Estonia to attend a teaching conference. The details of getting there were somewhat stressful because of Covid-19. But it was well worth the effort. You can find all the classes here (https://www.youtube.com/c/KristlikVabakogudus) : https://www.youtube.com/c/KristlikVabakogudus My own lesson on Colo...
7m Sep 07, 2021
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S1: "Five Ways The Holy Spirit Unites Disciples of Christ" | Class 1 - Confession | Malcolm Cox
Class 1 - The Spirit Unites Disciples Because He Enabled Our Confession that Jesus is Lord “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you w...
20m Sep 07, 2021
20m
S1 Ep14: "A new thing", Episode 14. "We're back together again" Post-COVID church
This week I report on our first physical service together in a building for 18 months. What lessons has God taught us in the online church COVID era? He is doing something new. “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 43,19 NIV11) This new podcast series is my attempt to think through w...
5m Sep 06, 2021
5m
S1 Ep16: Joy in the mourning: episode 16
Today I reflect on the way in which we celebrated my mother’s birthday, it being the first since she died. These podcasts are my way of thinking through my own feelings and thoughts after the death of my mother earlier this year. Please remember, that although mourning may remain for a night, joy cometh in the morning. Psalm 30.  God bless, Malcolm
6m Sep 06, 2021
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S1 Ep233: Tallinn Teaching Conference | Report 2021 | Tuesday Teaching Tips Episode 233
A brief report on a truly inspirational conference held in Tallinn, Estonia last week. It was my privilege to not only attend but to teach there. You can find all the lessons at this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/KristlikVabakogudus/ Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, ...
6m Sep 02, 2021
6m
S1 Ep13: "A new thing", Episode 13. Live-streaming and Precautions | Post-COVID church
What lessons has God taught us in the online church COVID era? He is doing something new. “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 43,19 NIV11) This podcast series is my attempt to think through what we have learned, what we might retain and what we might do differently now that we are m...
5m Sep 02, 2021
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S1 Ep87: "If in doubt, celebrate!" | Newsletter 23 August 2021: Episode 87
"overflowing with thankfulness" Colossians 2:7 This week's newsletter is late. I have a good excuse. My daughter got married last week. Now, some of you are thinking, "I thought she got married two years ago". In one sense yes, in another no. We had a big spectacular wonderful ceremony and banquet two years ago that was just like a wedding. But because of some technical complications, they wer...
5m Aug 23, 2021
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S1 Ep12: "A new thing" Episode 12 | The need to re-gel | Post-COVID church
Today I share some thoughts and feelings around re-gelling as a congregation. Sometimes I don't feel like going to our services. How about you? What lessons has God taught us in the online church COVID era? He is doing something new. “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 43,19 NIV11) ...
5m Aug 23, 2021
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S1: "God made you alive" | Col 2vv13-15 | Malcolm Cox
 “When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross. And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.” ...
29m Aug 23, 2021
29m
S1 Ep299: QTC Episode 299 | "Fullness and Growth" | Col 2:9-10
In today's quiet time coaching episode we look at Colossians 2:9-10 and the way in which fullness and spiritual growth compliment each other. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [malcolm@malcolm...
9m Aug 19, 2021
9m
S1: "Hollow or Filled?" | Colossians 2:8-12 | Malcolm Cox
This week we explore what it means to be filled in Christ. How do we deal with discontentments and avoid the hollow promises of false religion and the world? Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: ...
16m Aug 16, 2021
16m
S1 Ep15: “Joy in the mourning“: episode 15
An occasional podcast where I process my thinking and feeling after the death of my mother earlier this year. Today I reflect upon the impact of my father’s visit to stay with us. These recordings are unedited, but I hope their basic nature is not a distraction from the content. My website contains some resources the grieving might find helpful: www.MalcolmCox.org. Until the next time, pleas...
7m Aug 16, 2021
7m
S1 Ep298: "Continue in him" | Quiet Time Coaching Episode 298 | Colossians 2v6
After a long break I'm back with a quiet time coaching episode. Today I share some thoughts around what it means to have the ability to leave tomorrow behind so that we can "continue to live in him", Colossians 2:6.  Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical...
9m Aug 09, 2021
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S1 Ep86: "What are your goals?" Newsletter 08 August 2021 | Episode 86
"My goal is..." Colossians 2:2 The Olympics in Tokyo. What a spectacle! Injuries, controversy, world records, teenagers and even pre-teens winning medals.  Whether or not you find the Olympics interesting, it can't be denied that it is a spectacle. Many things are on view, but one of them is seeing people strive for a clear goal they have worked towards for many, many years. We see the race, ...
9m Aug 08, 2021
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S1 Ep11: "A new thing" Episode 11 | Overflowing as evangelism | Post-COVID church
Today I share some thoughts that came out of a conversation with the Watford church about Colossians 2:6-7. What does overflowing with thankfulness have to do with evangelism?   What lessons has God taught us in the online church COVID era? He is doing something new. “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...
5m Aug 08, 2021
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S1: "Overflowing with thankfulness" | Colossians 2vv6-7 | Malcolm Cox | Watford
What does it mean to make the most of being 'in Christ'? How do we overflow with thankfulness? We investigate walking in Christ, roots, bricks, weights and jugs. “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 NIV11) Please ad...
26m Aug 08, 2021
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S1 Ep10: "A new thing" Episode 10 | What is our goal? | Post-COVID church
What is our goal? What do we want to achieve with our gatherings? I share some of my current thinking inspired by Paul's words to the Colossians: "My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and k...
5m Aug 06, 2021
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S1: "My goal is..." | Colossians 2vv1-5 | Malcolm Cox
In this class for the men of the Watford congregation, I reflect on the heart of the Apostle Paul and his goals for the ekklesia at Colossae. We consider how to contend hard for one another's spiritual welfare, and what it means to help each other be united in love and the strength of Christ. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you hav...
17m Aug 05, 2021
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S1 Ep85: "..we had hoped.." Newsletter 30 July 2021. Episode 85
"..we had hoped.." Luke 24:21 They say to be careful what you wish for. Sometimes we have to be careful not to hold on too tightly to what we wish for. In the last few days God has repeated a lesson over and over again regarding change. I'm learning, and I think as congregations we are learning, how to handle the unexpected and instead become joyfully flexible. Let me give you four examples a...
12m Jul 30, 2021
12m
S1: “A vaccine for life” | Revelation 22v3-6 | Malcolm Cox
A sermon for the Watford and Thames Valley churches of Christ. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community. Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [malcolm@malcolmcox.org](mailto:malcolm@malcolmcox.org). If you’d like a copy of my free eBook ...
31m Jul 30, 2021
31m
S1 Ep9: "A new thing" | Post-COVID church | Episode 9 - "We had hoped"
Today I reflect on the challenge of accepting the need to be flexible - with a good attitude! What lessons has God taught us in the online church COVID era? He is doing something new. “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 43,19 NIV11) This new podcast series is my attempt to think th...
5m Jul 30, 2021
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S1: "Unity to all things" | Class 4 | What have Sundays to do with the mission?
The fourth and final class in this series as we rethink why we gather on Sundays. Today we look at the significance of the mission. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community. Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: malcolm@malcolmcox.org. Pl...
25m Jul 27, 2021
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S1 Ep8: "A new thing" | Post-COVID church | Episode 8
Today I share about some changes we've made to our plans to meet together. Sometimes you have to go backwards to go forwards. What lessons has God taught us in the online church COVID era? He is doing something new. “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 43,19 NIV11) This new podcast ...
5m Jul 27, 2021
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S1 Ep8: "A new thing" | Post-COVID church | Episode 8
Today I share about some changes we've made to our plans to meet together. Sometimes you have to go backwards to go forwards. What lessons has God taught us in the online church COVID era? He is doing something new. “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 43,19 NIV11) This new podcast ...
5m Jul 27, 2021
5m
S1 Ep84: "The day of small things" | Newsletter 25July21 - Episode 84
“Who dares despise the day of small things.....?”(Zechariah 4,10) The story of Christianity is the story of the underdog. It is the story of that which was despised becoming that which delighted. An obscure sect spread in an impossibly short time across the world.  Messiah was predicted to come without fanfare: "He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that...
11m Jul 26, 2021
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S1 Ep7: "A new thing" | Post-COVID church | Episode 7
Today I share some feedback I received from Rob on the topics of fellowship, structured dialogue and interactivity. What lessons has God taught us in the online church COVID era? He is doing something new. “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 43,19 NIV11) This new podcast series is ...
5m Jul 25, 2021
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