S2 Ep2235: "You Are A Wonder" Psalm 139 Series - Part 6 | Malcolm Cox | Quiet Time Coaching Episode 540
Today, we look at verse four of the Psalm and God's knowledge of our words. “Even before a word is on my tongue, O LORD, you know it completely.” (Psalm 139:4 NRSV) Notes here (https://www.malcolmcox.org/you-are-a-wonder-psalm-139-series-part-6-malcolm-cox-quiet-time-coaching-episode-540/) : https://www.malcolmcox.org/you-are-a-wonder-psalm-139-series-part-6-malcolm-cox-quiet-time-coaching-epi...
5m Oct 10, 2024
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S2 Ep2236: Teaching Tip 383 | “Hosting Sunday Worship -- Part 10” | "Bits and Pieces" | Malcolm Cox
Today, we explore more of why we do what we do at a Sunday gathering. Today’s topic is ‘bits and pieces’. Notes here (https://www.malcolmcox.org/teaching-tip-383-hosting-sunday-worship-part-10-bits-and-pieces-malcolm-cox/) : https://www.malcolmcox.org/teaching-tip-383-hosting-sunday-worship-part-10-bits-and-pieces-malcolm-cox/ Send questions and comments here ➡️ malcolm@malcolmcox.org Watch ...
8m Oct 08, 2024
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S2 Ep2238: "Finish Strong” - Hebrews 12.1-2 | 29Sept24 | Bruce Miller
You will find us at the following address on Sundays, 10:30AM: West Watford Free Church (Baptist), The Church-by-the-Crossing, Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6NU Classes for children every Sunday 10:30 AM Drop us a line for more information: thewatfordchurch@gmail.com. https://watfordchurchofchrist.org/
34m Oct 03, 2024
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S2 Ep2235: "You Are A Wonder" Psalm 139 Series - Part 5 | Malcolm Cox | Quiet Time Coaching Episode 539
Today, we look at verse three of the Psalm and God's knowledge of our 'ways'. “You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways.” (Psalm 139:3 NRSV) Show notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/you-are-a-wonder-psalm-139-series-part-5-malcolm-cox-quiet-time-coaching-episode-539/ Next time, we will continue our exploration of Psalm 139. I am planning a spiritual ex...
5m Oct 03, 2024
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S2 Ep2233: Tuesday Teaching Tip 382 - Guidance For Those Hosting Parts of Sunday Worship Series. Part 9 - The Closing Prayer
Psalms were an integral part of OT worship, and some psalms end with doxologies (a praise formula) or prayers that might have served a concluding role in worship. For example, Psalm 106 ends with: "Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Let all the people say, 'Amen!' Praise the Lord." Notes  here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/tuesday-teaching-tip-382-guidanc...
8m Oct 01, 2024
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S2 Ep2234: "You Are A Wonder" Psalm 139 Series - Part 4 | Malcolm Cox | Quiet Time Coaching Episode 538
What does God know about you? How do you feel about what he knows? What difference does it make to our lives that he has searched and known us? Today, we look at verse two of the Psalm and God's knowledge of our inner and outer lives. “You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away.” (Psalm 139:2 NRSV) Notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/you-are-a-wonder...
5m Sep 26, 2024
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S2 Ep2233: Tuesday Teaching Tip 381 - Guidance For Those Hosting Parts of Sunday Worship Series. Part 8 - Preaching and Teaching
Do you ever wonder what to preach about—or even if you can preach? Where should you start? What matters most so you can preach confidently and the congregation goes home inspired? I have answers for you in this episode! Notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/tuesday-teaching-tip-381-guidance-for-those-hosting-parts-of-sunday-worship-series-part-8-preaching-and-teaching/ Send questions and com...
11m Sep 24, 2024
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S2 Ep2232: "You Are A Wonder" Psalm 139 Series - Part 3 | Malcolm Cox | Quiet Time Coaching Episode 537
Do you want God to know you? Really know you? How do you feel about God searching you? Let's take some time today to consider how to process God knowing us, and learn to welcome it. Show Notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/you-are-a-wonder-psalm-139-series-part-3-malcolm-cox-quiet-time-coaching-episode-537/ Question How do you feel about God searching you? What would help you welcome his s...
5m Sep 19, 2024
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S2 Ep2231: Teaching Tip 380 | “Hosting Sunday Worship - Part 7” | "Leading the Lord's Supper" | Malcolm Cox
Today, we continue a series exploring why we do what we do at a Sunday gathering. Last week, we focussed on testimonies. Today’s topic is the Lord’s Supper, communion, or eucharist. Show notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/teaching-tip-380-hosting-sunday-worship-part-7-leading-the-lords-supper-malcolm-cox/ Send questions and comments here ➡️ malcolm@malcolmcox.org Subscribe to my Podcast:...
10m Sep 17, 2024
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S2 Ep2228: "You Are A Wonder" Psalm 139 Series - Part 2 | Malcolm Cox | Quiet Time Coaching Episode 536
Show notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/you-are-a-wonder-psalm-139-series-part-2-malcolm-cox-quiet-time-coaching-episode-536/
5m Sep 12, 2024
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S2 Ep2230: “A New Challenge” Part 5 - The challenge of staying true to our mission. September 2024
Today, we will explore a key way God's people stay excited about the adventure despite the changes around them. The points below apply to us personally, but I'm going to focus on how they are relevant to a group of Christians. Where do we start? Learn to distinguish between your shadow mission and your true mission. Show notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/a-new-challenge-part-5-the-challe...
16m Sep 11, 2024
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S2 Ep2229: Teaching Tip 379 | “Hosting Sunday Worship - Part 6” | "Testimonies" | Malcolm Cox
This series explores why we do what we do at a Sunday gathering. Last week, we focussed on announcements and updates. This week’s topic is testimonies. Show notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/teaching-tip-379-hosting-sunday-worship-part-6-testimonies-malcolm-cox/ God bless, Malcolm
8m Sep 10, 2024
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S2 Ep2227: Quiet Time Coaching Episode 535 | "You Are A Wonder" Psalm 139 Series - Part 1 | Malcolm Cox
Show Notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/quiet-time-coaching-episode-535-you-are-a-wonder-psalm-139-series-part-1-malcolm-cox/
5m Sep 05, 2024
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S2 Ep2226: Teaching Tip 378 | “Hosting Sunday Worship - Part 5” | "Announcements and Updates" | Malcolm Cox
Show Notes Here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/teaching-tip-378-hosting-sunday-worship-part-5-announcements-and-updates-malcolm-cox/
12m Sep 03, 2024
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S2 Ep2225: “A New Challenge” Part 4 - The Community Bonding Challenge
Show notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/a-new-challenge-part-4-the-community-bonding-challenge/
13m Aug 29, 2024
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S2 Ep2224: Quiet Time Coaching Episode 534 | Overwhelmed and Inspired by Community Prayer Requests | Malcolm Cox
Show notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/quiet-time-coaching-episode-534-overwhelmed-and-inspired-by-community-prayer-requests-malcolm-cox/
5m Aug 29, 2024
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S2 Ep2220: Teaching Tip 377 | “Hosting Sunday Worship -- Part 4” | "Public Prayer" | Malcolm Cox
It is a tremendous privilege to lead a congregation in prayer. 20, 50, 200 people are listening to you intercede with God on their behalf. Who is worthy of such a responsibility? Certainly not me, and probably not you. However, leading others in prayer is a worthy activity. How do we do this in a way that honours God, and edifies the congregation? Send questions and comments here ➡️ malcolm@ma...
18m Aug 27, 2024
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S2 Ep2221: Quiet Time Coaching Episode 533 | Learning to Practice His Presence | A New Creation Part 24 | Malcolm Cox
Show notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/quiet-time-coaching-episode-533-learning-to-practice-his-presence-a-new-creation-part-24-malcolm-cox/
5m Aug 22, 2024
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S2 Ep2220: Teaching Tip 376 | “Hosting Sunday Worship -- Part 3” | "The Welcome" | Malcolm Cox
Do you feel welcomed by being told off? How about by someone confessing their sins? I have seen both done by people doing what is sometimes called "the welcome". On neither occasion did I feel welcomed. In my opinion this is the part of our Sunday services which is least well understood in terms of its purpose. Let's put that right in this episode. Send questions and comments here ➡️ malcolm@m...
15m Aug 20, 2024
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S2 Ep2221: Quiet Time Coaching Episode 532 | Learning the Death of Jesus | A New Creation Part 23 | Malcolm Cox
Show notes can be found here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/quiet-time-coaching-episode-532-learning-the-death-of-jesus-a-new-creation-part-23-malcolm-cox/
5m Aug 15, 2024
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S2 Ep2223: "You Are A Wonder!" | Psalm 139 | Malcolm Cox | 11 Aug 2024
The world tells us we are worthless unless we measure up to body type, income level, educational achievement, etc. What is our antidote to that? Show notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/you-are-a-wonder-psalm-139-malcolm-cox-11-aug-2024/ Send questions and comments here ➡️ malcolm@malcolmcox.org Watch This Next: (Insert a link to a video you want your viewers to watch next) Subscribe to m...
30m Aug 14, 2024
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S2 Ep2220: Teaching Tip 375 | “Hosting Sunday Worship -- Part 2” | Guidelines | Malcolm Cox
Meaningful collective worship is not simply about what you do; it's about how you think about what you are doing. That's what we're going to explore today. Send questions and comments here ➡️ malcolm@malcolmcox.org Subscribe to my Podcast: https://audioboom.com/channels/4909728.rss Get a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: http:/...
15m Aug 13, 2024
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S2 Ep2222: A New Challenge - Part 3 | Pain; Doors; Visions | Malcolm Cox
Show notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/a-new-challenge-part-3-pain-doors-visions-malcolm-cox/
9m Aug 08, 2024
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S2 Ep2221: Quiet Time Coaching Episode 531 | Learning to Love What Jesus Loves | A New Creation Part 22 | Malcolm Cox
Show notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/quiet-time-coaching-episode-531-learning-to-love-what-jesus-loves-a-new-creation-part-22-malcolm-cox/
5m Aug 08, 2024
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S2 Ep2220: Teaching Tip 374 | “Hosting Sunday Worship -- Part 1” | Hosting and NT Worship | Malcolm Cox
Why do we do what we do on a Sunday? What's the point of welcoming people, public prayer, the Lord's supper, preaching and the other things we do when we are gathered? It's all too easy to do the same old same old because that's the way it's always been done. Today, we begin a multi-part series exploring the reasons why we do what we do at a Sunday gathering. Additionally, we will discuss how t...
14m Aug 06, 2024
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S2 Ep2219: A New Challenge - Part 2 | How to recognise a new challenge from God | Malcolm Cox
7 examples of how the early church recognised and embraced the new challenges God brought their way. More details can be found here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/a-new-challenge-part-2-how-to-recognise-a-new-challenge-from-god-malcolm-cox/ Send questions and comments here ➡️ malcolm@malcolmcox.org Watch This Next: (Insert a link to a video you want your viewers to watch next) Subscribe to my P...
20m Aug 02, 2024
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S2 Ep2218: Quiet Time Coaching Episode 530 | Learn His Lifestyle | A New Creation Part 21 | Malcolm Cox
Introduction A new creation! I'm Malcolm Cox. Welcome to this series on ‘A new creation’. The premise of this series is that God is loving us into spiritual character growth. Jesus is the inspiration for that spiritual character. We are being transformed into his likeness (2 Corinthians 3.18). How does this happen? A key aspect is following Jesus and living as a disciple. Following Jesus chan...
5m Aug 01, 2024
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S2 Ep2217: "Go Home!" | Acts 13 | Malcolm Cox | 28 July 2024
God wants all people to be saved; mostly, he does this by sending people 'home' - Mark 5.19 Send questions and comments here ➡️ malcolm@malcolmcox.org Watch This Next: https://youtu.be/4qERpt3mPjY Subscribe to my Podcast: https://audioboom.com/channels/4909728.rss Get a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: http://[www.malcolmcox....
34m Jul 30, 2024
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S2 Ep2208: Teaching Tip 373 | “Speaking outdoors” | Malcolm Cox
1. Speak slower - sound is muddied over distance and by outdoor noises 2. Longer gaps between words, ideas etc. 3. Distinct diction 4. Energy - purposeful 5. Large actions 6. Turn your body as well as head to face all parts of the crowd 7. Close to microphone, but not hunching over it 8. Notes easy to read in sunlight. Big font. Print out. Clip to lecturn. 9. One main scripture, illustration, p...
9m Jul 30, 2024
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S2 Ep2216: Quiet Time Coaching Episode 529 | A prayer to start the day | Malcolm Cox
Introduction Welcome to this one-off episode. I found a prayer I like embedded in a Renovare newsletter. As a break from the current 'New Creation' series, I thought it might be nice to meditate on this prayer for a change. --- Morning Prayer by John Baillee O You who alone know what lies before me this day, grant that in every hour of it I may stay close to You. Let me be in the world, yet ...
5m Jul 25, 2024
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S2 Ep2215: Teaching Tip 372 | “Plain Speaking - series summary” | Preach Christ! | Malcolm Cox 
Introduction Here is your 2-minute tip wrapping up the 30-part series based on the book, “Plain speaking: How to preach and teach effectively" by David Bercot. I’m not going to attempt a comprehensive summary, but instead offer a charge. Preach Christ John the Baptist heralded the Kingdom, Jesus preached the arrival of the Kingdom, and he sent his followers to do the same. The good news is th...
2m Jul 23, 2024
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S2 Ep2214: A New Challenge - Part 1 | The Blessings of Community | Malcolm Cox
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15m Jul 18, 2024
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S2 Ep2213: Quiet Time Coaching Episode 528 | New Creation Series — Part 20 | “New Creation - New Direction” Part 3 | Malcolm Cox
Quiet Time Coaching Episode 528 | New Creation Series — Part 20 | “New Creation - New Direction” Part 3 | Malcolm Cox Introduction A new creation! I'm Malcolm Cox. Welcome to this series on ‘A new creation’. The premise of this series is that God is loving us into spiritual character growth. Jesus is the inspiration for that spiritual character. We are being transformed into his likeness. 2...
5m Jul 18, 2024
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S2 Ep2205: Teaching Tip 371 | “Plain Speaking - growing good speakers” | Malcolm Cox
Introduction Here is your 2-minute tip based on the book, “Plain speaking: How to preach and teach effectively" by David Bercot. "Good speakers aren't born. They're made. And a congregation can play an enormous role in growing up a perpetual crop of good speakers." 144 Good notice Training and mentoring Further education "The first preachers of the gospel were men without any advanced educa...
2m Jul 16, 2024
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S2 Ep2211: Quiet Time Coaching Episode 527 | New Creation Series — Part 19 | “New Creation - New Direction” Part 2 | Malcolm Cox
Introduction A new creation! I'm Malcolm Cox. Welcome to this series on ‘A new creation’. The whole premise of this series is that God is loving us into spiritual character growth. The inspiration for that spiritual character is Jesus. We are being transformed into his likeness. 2 Corinthians 3.18 “And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirr...
5m Jul 11, 2024
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S2 Ep2205: Teaching Tip 370 | “Plain Speaking - listeners pet peeves” | Malcolm Cox
Teaching Tip 370 | “Plain Speaking - listeners' pet peeves” | Malcolm Cox Introduction Here is your 2-minute tip based on the book, “Plain speaking: How to preach and teach effectively" by David Bercot. "Whether you're someone who preaches regularly or only occasionally, here's some feedback that your listeners would like to tell you but probably never will." 139 Rambling Lack of eye contac...
2m Jul 09, 2024
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S2 Ep2212: "Created to love one another" - 1 John 4.7-12 | Stefan Wolmarans | 07 July 2024
34m Jul 08, 2024
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S2 Ep2211: Quiet Time Coaching Episode 526 | New Creation Series — Part 18 | “New Creation - New Direction” Part 1 | Malcolm Cox
Introduction A new creation! I'm Malcolm Cox. Welcome to this series on ‘A new creation’. The whole premise of this series is that God is loving us into spiritual character growth. The inspiration for that spiritual character is Jesus. We are being transformed into his likeness. 2 Corinthians 3.18 “And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirr...
5m Jul 04, 2024
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S2 Ep2210: "Beyond the Barn" Luke 12.13-34 | Malcolm Cox | 30 June 2024
You can find the sermon notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/?p=33620 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 fr...
30m Jul 03, 2024
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S2 Ep2205: Teaching Tip 369 | “Plain Speaking - preaching with power: prophetic preaching” | Malcolm Cox
Teaching Tip 369 | “Plain Speaking - preaching with power: prophetic preaching” | Malcolm Cox Introduction Here is your 2-minute tip based on the book, “Plain speaking: How to preach and teach effectively" by David Bercot. Bercot emphasises the conversational nature of speaking, but there is a place for the prophetic, by which he means those speakers who convey a sense of dramatic urgency. "...
2m Jul 02, 2024
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S2 Ep2209: A New Creation | Class 9 - "New Change - Part 3" | Malcolm Cox
Introduction A new creation! I'm Malcolm Cox. Welcome back to this series on ‘A new creation’. Today, one model that may help us understand how God changes us. In previous episodes we have explored the nature of spiritual growth - that it is both practical and mystical. This week we take a look at a model of spiritual growth put forward by Dallas Willard - something he called, "The golden tri...
10m Jun 30, 2024
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S2 Ep2206: Quiet Time Coaching Episode 525 | New Creation Series — Part 17 | “New Creation - New Change Part 7” | Malcolm Cox
Quiet Time Coaching Episode 525 | New Creation Series — Part 17 | “New Creation - New Change Part 7” | Malcolm Cox Introduction A new creation! I'm Malcolm Cox. Welcome to this series on ‘A new creation’. Today, some concluding thoughts on how God changes us. Many of us grapple with: “I want to change, but can I?” The answer is a resounding yes. Not only can you change, but you should also ex...
5m Jun 27, 2024
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S2 Ep2205: Teaching Tip 368 | “Plain Speaking - preparing an expository sermon” | Malcolm Cox
Teaching Tip 368 | “Plain Speaking - preparing an expository sermon” | Malcolm Cox Introduction Here is your 2-minute tip based on the book, “Plain speaking: How to preach and teach effectively" by David Bercot. Bercot focuses on topical sermons because "they are usually the easiest for beginning speakers". However, he has a helpful chapter on expository sermons. Bercot offers six steps. 1...
2m Jun 25, 2024
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S2 Ep2206: Quiet Time Coaching Episode 524 | New Creation Series — Part 16 | “New Creation - New Change Part 6” | Malcolm Cox
Introduction A new creation! I'm Malcolm Cox. Welcome to this series on ‘A new creation’. Today, some more thoughts on how God changes us. This week we take a look at some practicals of spiritual growth put forward by Richard Foster. His bio can be found here (https://renovare.org/people/richard-foster/bio) , and many helpful articles here (https://renovare.org/search?q=richard+foster) . His ...
5m Jun 20, 2024
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S2 Ep2204: A New Creation Class 8 - "New Creation - New Change" Part 2
Introduction A new creation! I'm Malcolm Cox. Welcome to this series on ‘A new creation’. Today, the connection between being a new creation and change.  How do we change?
Last week we explored the nature of spiritual growth. That it is empowered by God, aimed at Christlikeness and enabled by Jesus. “[We]…are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another; for this c...
11m Jun 19, 2024
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S2 Ep2205: Teaching Tip 367 | “Plain Speaking - make your devotionals special” | Malcolm Cox
Teaching Tip 367 | “Plain Speaking - make your devotionals special” | Malcolm Cox Introduction Here is your 2-minute tip based on the book, “Plain speaking: How to preach and teach effectively" by David Bercot. "A good devotional…should immediately capture your listeners' interest and sharpen their appetite..." Bercot offers the following thoughts. Short A stimulus 1 point 1 illustration I...
2m Jun 18, 2024
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S2 Ep2206: Quiet Time Coaching Episode 523 | New Creation Series — Part 15 | “New Creation - New Change Part 5” | Malcolm Cox
Introduction A new creation! I'm Malcolm Cox. Welcome to this series on ‘A new creation’. Today, another model that may help us understand how God changes us. This week we take a look at a model of spiritual growth put forward by James Bryan Smith. By the way, I heartily recommend his book, The Good and Beautiful God. You can also find helpful articles written by him on the Renovare (https://r...
5m Jun 13, 2024
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S2 Ep2207: "Who is rich?" - Luke 16.19-31 | Malcolm Cox | 09 June 2024
You can find more notes on this lesson here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/who-is-rich-luke-16-19-31-malcolm-cox-09-june-2024/ 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:mal...
35m Jun 12, 2024
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S2 Ep2205: Teaching Tip 366 | “Plain Speaking - Reading Scriptures with Zest” | Malcolm Cox
Teaching Tip 366 | “Plain Speaking - Reading Scriptures with Zest” | Malcolm Cox Introduction Here is your 2-minute tip based on the book, “Plain speaking: How to preach and teach effectively" by David Bercot. "...it's of utmost importance that when you read from the Bible, it enhances your sermon rather than detracts from it." 112 Bercot offers several tips. Five are below. Check your ref...
2m Jun 11, 2024
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2206: Quiet Time Coaching Episode 522 | New Creation Series — Part 14 | “New Creation - New Change Part 4” | Malcolm Cox
Introduction A new creation! I'm Malcolm Cox. Welcome to this series on ‘A new creation’. Today, another model that may help us understand how God changes us. This week we take a look at a model of spiritual growth put forward by Trevor Hudson. His (https://renovare.org/people/trevor-hudson/bio) model is a variation on the model developed by Dallas Willard we explored in QTC 521. See a pictur...
5m Jun 06, 2024
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