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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S1 Ep6: "A new thing" | Post-COVID church | Episode 6
Today I share our current plans for the first service when we're allowed to meet together. What will your first service contain? 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 podca...
5m Jul 23, 2021
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S1 Ep5: "A new thing" | Post-COVID church | Episode 5
Today I share with you our current plans for the Watford church over the coming weeks. What are your plans? 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 attem...
5m Jul 21, 2021
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S1: "Unity to all things" | Class 3 | What is the Lord's Supper for?
The third in our class series as we rethink why we gather on Sundays. Today we look at the significance of the Lord's supper. https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Mealtime-Habits-Messiah-Encounters-Jesus/dp/0310257174/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1626709439&sr=8-1  Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching...
20m Jul 19, 2021
20m
S1 Ep4: “A New Thing” | Post-COVID church | Episode 4
Today we focus on anxiety. How can we help ourselves and one another with our anxieties regarding meeting together in the flesh? 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 podca...
5m Jul 19, 2021
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S1 Ep83: "Hosting the Un-hostable" | Newsletter July21 - Ep83
“After he had said this, Jesus was troubled in spirit and testified, “Very truly I tell you, one of you is going to betray me.”” (John 13,21) Isn't it wonderful to go to the home of an outstanding host? We feel secure, valued and refreshed. We want to go back again. This is also how we feel when hosted by Jesus. Fellowshipping at table with him was a life-changing experience. Just have a quic...
7m Jul 18, 2021
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S1: "The Host and the Guest" | The Lord's Supper | Watford | 18 July 2021
What mean to be a ‘host’? Characteristics of an outstanding host? ———————————————  An altar needs a priest, but a table only needs a host. Jn 13 last supper Jesus is: HOST - setting up, praying, leading the meal SERVANT - washing feet ——————————————— Who is the most surprising guest at this table? Why is this not so surprising? ——————————————— Lk 22,19–20 “Do this” - both supper & h...
12m Jul 18, 2021
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S1 Ep3: “A New Thing” | Post-COVID church | Episode 3
Today we explore three helpful questions. Examining the past may help prepare us for the future. 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...
5m Jul 17, 2021
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S1 Ep2: “A New Thing” | Post-COVID church | Episode 2
Today we explore reading resources. They can help us rethink assumptions around our church gatherings. 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...
5m Jul 15, 2021
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S1 Ep1: "A new thing" | Post-COVID church | Episode 1 - Introducing a new podcast
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 we have learned, what we might retain and what we might do differently now that we a...
5m Jul 13, 2021
5m
S1 Ep81: Making My Mind Up - A 4-Stage Process: Newsletter 13July21 - Ep81
This week's newsletter. 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 on spiritual disciplines, “How God gr...
8m Jul 13, 2021
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S1: "The altar and the table" | The Lord's Supper | Malcolm Cox
At the outdoor service of the Watford church of Christ we contemplated the difference, the continuity and the connection between the altar and the table. 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: [mal...
11m Jul 11, 2021
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S1: "Unity to all things" | Class 2 | What are Sundays for?
The second of the four part series helping us reboot our thinking about why we gather on Sundays. More resources here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/unity-to-all-things/   Scripture references: Genesis 1,3–5; Luke 24,1, 13; Acts 20,7; 1 Corinthians 16,2; Revelation 1,10; 1 Timothy 4,13; Hebrews 10,24–25; 1 Peter 1,22; 1 Corinthians 10,16, 17; Acts 4,24; 1 Corinthians 11:4-5; Colossians 3:16;  "...
17m Jul 07, 2021
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S1: "Unity to all things" Class 1. Who is the church for? Malcolm Cox
The first of the four part series helping us reboot our thinking about why we gather on Sundays. More resources here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/unity-to-all-things/  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 t...
20m Jul 02, 2021
20m
S1: "Let the wise listen and add to their learning" | Class 2 | Interview with Jack and Sarah Meisinger - short version
In this second class on Christianity and racism, I interview my friends Jack and Sarah.  These interviews are designed to stimulate continued conversations around the Christianity and racism. It's not that these classes contain all the answers, but at the very least I hope they will be a catalyst for discussion. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in com...
28m Jun 15, 2021
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S1: "Let the wise listen and add to their learning" | Class 2 | Interview with Jack and Sarah Meisinger - long version
In this second class on Christianity and racism, I interview my friends Jack and Sarah.  These interviews are designed to stimulate continued conversations around the Christianity and racism. It's not that these classes contain all the answers, but at the very least I hope they will be a catalyst for discussion. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in com...
50m Jun 15, 2021
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S1: "Unity to all things" Part 1 - who is the church for? | Acts 2:37-47 | Malcolm Cox
The first in a series refreshing our thinking about church. Today we investigate four "Who"s of the church.  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@malcolmco...
37m Jun 14, 2021
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S1 Ep14: Joy in the mourning: episode 14
Today I share about the realisation that I’m missing my mother more than ever. Welcome to this occasional podcast where I share my feelings and thinking following the death of my mother earlier this year.  These recordings are unedited and a little raw, but that’s how it has to be because of time pressure. If you find any benefit from these recordings I shall be very glad. Take care and God...
8m Jun 14, 2021
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S1 Ep58: "Informed" | Douglas Jacoby and Joey Harris | What we are reading Episode 58
Notes: For publisher information please see the IPI website:  [IP Illumination Publishers](https://www.ipibooks.com) The book can be found here: [Informed Kindle](https://www.ipibooks.com/products/informed-kindle) Douglas's website: [Douglas Jacoby | Challenging People to Think About Faith](https://www.douglasjacoby.com) Douglas and Joey teach here: [AIM Online](https://www.athensinstitute....
11m Jun 10, 2021
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S1 Ep13: Joy in the mourning: episode 13
An occasional podcast in which I reflect on my experiences following the death of my mother.  Today I returned for the first time to a place that means a lot to me connected to my mother. Dunstable Downs. These podcasts are raw and unedited. I offer them more as a way to sort out my own feelings and thinking than for any other purpose. If you find them to be of benefit then I’m glad. God ble...
9m Jun 07, 2021
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S1: "Elijah: A man just like us" | 2 Kings 1-2 | "What does healthy loyalty look like?" | Malcolm Cox
The fourth in our four-part series on the life of Elijah. Today we examine 2 Kings 1-2 and the lessons we learn about loyalty. 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...
32m Jun 01, 2021
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S1: "Let the wise listen and add to their learning" | Racism Class 1 | Interview with Tony Cameron
How do we continue to learn about racism and how it affects Christians? “let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance” (Proverbs 1,5) We will go much further and faster if we learn how to listen. In the first of two classes, I interview Tony Cameron and explore the impact of the SCUAD group in East London. In our conversation we reference two books. The ...
30m May 27, 2021
30m
S1: "Elijah: A man just like us" | 1 Kings 21 | "Sulking, Stoning and Scoundrels" | Malcolm Cox
The third in our four-part series on the life of Elijah. Today we examine 1 Kings 21 and the lessons we learn about greed and courage. 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...
36m May 23, 2021
36m
S1: Mental Health and Spirituality Class 2: Nosi & Sekai - short version of the interview
In this short version of the interview I conducted with Nosi and Sekai, we discuss emotional well-being and mental health, and how to help those who are suffering. Topics that come up include removing the stigma around mental health issues in the church. 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? I...
33m May 17, 2021
33m
S1: Mental Health and Spirituality Class 2: Nosi & Sekai - long version of the interview
In this full version of the interview I conducted with Nosi and Sekai, we discuss emotional well-being and mental health, and  how to help those who are suffering. Topics that come up include removing the stigma around mental health issues in the church. 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? I...
1hr 7m May 17, 2021
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S1: "Elijah: A man just like us" | 1 Kings 18-19 | "How God helps the discouraged" | Malcolm Cox
A second lesson looking at the life of Elijah. This time we focus on how God's kindness helped him to recover from his emotional crash. 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.or...
37m May 16, 2021
37m
S1: "Elijah: A man just like us" | 1 King 17 | "Where is God when survival is threatened?" | Malcolm Cox
Elijah is a kind of Old Testament superhero. He heard from God, performed astonishing miracles - including the first restoration from death in the Bible - and yet collapsed in an emotional funk.  How helpful! He was someone "just like us" - James 5:7. Join us as we study through Elijah's life from 1 Kings 17 to 2 Kings 2 over the next four weeks. Please add your comments on this week’s topic...
44m May 10, 2021
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S1 Ep12: Joy in the mourning : episode 12
An occasional unedited podcast in which I process my thinking and feeling around the death of my mother. Today I reflect on the significance of the many cards I received. It is my sincere hope for you that even if  weeping may remain for the night, joy will come in the morning. God bless, Malcolm
15m May 06, 2021
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S1: Mental Health and Spirituality Class 1: Jim Pickett - long version of the interview
In this full version of the interview I conducted with Jim Pickett, we discuss ow to become self aware about emotional well-being and mental health, and  how to help those who are suffering. 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 o...
1hr 12m May 04, 2021
1hr 12m
S1: "Ruth: Faith in difficult times", Douglas Jacoby, Watford
It was a pleasure to welcome my good old friend Douglas Jacoby to speak for us in Watford today. He provided an in-depth and inspiring explanation of Ruth and her faith. 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...
28m May 02, 2021
28m
S1: "even the darkness", Class 1. Mental Health; Emotional Well Being and Spirituality. Interview with Jim Pickett
“If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,” even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.” Psalm 139,11–12 NIV11 How should Christians respond to emotional and mental health challenges? What do we do when the emotional darkness threatens to block out God's light? In this class Jim Pickett ...
23m Apr 29, 2021
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S1: "What are you looking forward to?" 2 Peter 1vv5-11, Malcolm Cox
A final look at the consequences of the resurrection for a Christian. 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...
35m Apr 26, 2021
35m
S1 Ep1: 1. Theology of Ecology - Celebrating Earth Day 2021
Today is Earth Day. Around 1 billion people in over 190 countries will take part in celebrating this earth and raising awareness of preserving its environmental health. It's big. A virtual summit on the environment is taking place today. The news is full of references to the summit, Earth Day and environment issues. Climate change: Biden summit to push for 'immediate' action (https://www.bbc...
7m Apr 22, 2021
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S1: "What it means to participate in the divine nature" 2 Peter 1v4, Malcolm Cox
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 on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up ...
38m Apr 20, 2021
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S1 Ep11: Joy in the mourning: episode 11
Today I share an experience of how a simple question helped me as I process the grieving over the death of my mother. God bless, Malcolm
7m Apr 20, 2021
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S1: Resurrection apologetics: Class 2. Rob Payne
Rob gives us a helpful insight into the significance of the conversion of the apostle Paul in regards to the way in which that supports the truth of the resurrection. 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 th...
21m Apr 19, 2021
21m
S1: "How to live a godly life", 2 Peter 1:3
A sermon for the Watford Church of Christ Main Point: Christians are called to a godly/new/resurrection life via Divine power and grace Introduction Why we are looking at this? Post-Easter - consequences of resurrection “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new ...
35m Apr 11, 2021
35m
S1: "Peter - from fearful to faithful". Easter Sunday message.
For Easter Sunday we took a look at the transformation that the resurrection brought to the life of the apostle Peter. He moved from fearful to faithful as a result of encountering the living 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 q...
23m Apr 07, 2021
23m
S1: Resurrection Apologetics - class 1: Simon Dinning
Simon gives us the benefit of his expertise in the area of apologetics to refresh our faith and resource us to share about the resurrection with our friends. This is the first of two classes. The second will be by Rob Payne. 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, ...
19m Apr 06, 2021
19m
S1: "How to live by faith" - Hebrews 11:8-19
Introduction Context: Ch22 - binding of Isaac; celebration of deeper trust; confirmation of blessings by grace of God We talk about living by faith a lot What does it mean? Question: When we say, "Let's live by faith", what does that mean to you? It means, according to the NT, taking lessons from Abraham's life “By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his ...
28m Mar 28, 2021
28m
S1: "What does it mean to participate in the divine nature?" 2 Peter 1v4 Malcolm Cox
In this sermon for the Surrey Heath and Borders location of the Thames Valley churches of Christ, we examine what it means that we can participate in the divine nature. If you like this video, please click the "like " button and share with your friends. Don't forget to subscribe. Follow me here: @mccx Website: www.malcolmcox.org
26m Mar 27, 2021
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S1 Ep10: Joy in the mourning: episode 10
An occasional podcast in which I process my thinking and feeling after the death of my mother. Today we discuss feelings of flatness, and God being shockingly emotionally alive. God bless, Malcolm
12m Mar 25, 2021
12m
S1: "What happens on the mountain of the LORD": Genesis 22, Malcolm Cox
A sermon for the Watford Church of Christ. Today we take a look at the extraordinary faith of Abraham. He willingly takes his son to be a sacrifice. What will happen on the mountain? 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 sugge...
29m Mar 21, 2021
29m
S1: "Two mothers and God's grace" - Genesis 21, Malcolm Cox
Mothering Sunday saw us looking at the two mothers of Genesis 21 - Sarah and Hagar. If you like this video, please click the "like " button and share with your friends. Don't forget to subscribe. Follow me here: @mccx Website: www.malcolmcox.org
33m Mar 18, 2021
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S1: The theology of ecology part 2 - stewardship and compassion
1. Stewardship - What is the mandate God gave us?  “Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may **rule** over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he cr...
23m Mar 17, 2021
23m
S1 Ep9: Joy in the mourning: episode 9
An occasional podcast in which I process my thinking and feelings about the death of my mother. Today I reflect on mothers’ day, and the contrast between space occupied by a buried body compared to the space influenced by a life of significance. God bless, Malcolm
10m Mar 15, 2021
10m
S1 Ep8: Joy in the mourning: episode 8
An occasional podcast in which I process my thinking and feeling after the death of my mother. Today is mothering Sunday. I’m looking forward to it, and I’m dreading it. God bless, Malcolm
10m Mar 14, 2021
10m
S1: The theology of ecology-part one
A quick look at 2 Peter 3:10-13 and its implications for creation care. 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 ...
20m Mar 08, 2021
20m
S1 Ep7: Joy in the mourning: episode 7
An occasional podcast in which I talk out my thinking and feeling regarding the recent death of my mother. Today I reflect on my good fortune in having such mature friends who do not patronise me with, “I know how you feel“. And we think about the example of Jesus at the tomb of Lazarus. God bless, Malcolm
11m Mar 08, 2021
11m
S1: How far will God go to save people? Genesis 20
In this sermon for the Watford church of Christ we take a look at Abraham and his weaknesses as well as the grace and generosity of God. 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.o...
27m Mar 07, 2021
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