As we lead up to Easter in 2024, Deborah Marsh uses chapters 18 and 19 in the book of John to look at the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus, and what it means to us today.
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Deborah Marsh continues our current series on the book of John, looking at the story of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples. This can be found in John chapter 13.
Between January and March this year, we’re spending our Sunday services spending time looking at the book of John.
As John himself says:
'Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.’
Deborah looks at the story of the woman at the well, and what Jesus meant when he talked of living waters. This story can be found in John chapter 4.
The over-arching story of the Bible is of God’s radical and loving solution to the ancient problem of human failure, shame and isolation.
In the second talk of our mini-series, Deborah Marsh looks at what the Bible says about us trying to hide and cover up our mistakes and failures.
Daniel recognised the authority he had to speak to God, not just about his own situation but on behalf of his whole nation.
We too have been given the authority and responsibility to intercede for situations of significance. In the second talk of our series, Deborah Marsh asks what we can learn from Daniel’s prayer.
Bible references for this talk are Daniel 9:1-19 and 1 Timothy 2:1-2.
Our 4-week summer series is based on the song King Of Me by Rend Collective
In this second talk in the series, congregational leader Deborah Marsh looks at the story of Daniel and the Lions Den, and asks what we can learn from Daniel’s faith in God.
The Bible reference for this talk is Daniel 6.
Modern, Western life seems to be geared towards speed and efficiency.
Many of us are working longer hours and taking less time off. Shops are open for longer and everything is available at a simple click of a button, delivered the very next day. Everything is as convenient and fast as possible.
At the same time, burnout and mental health problems are becoming more and more common.
Does this frenetic pace of modern life work with how we are created to be or are we pushing ourselves beyond what our bodies, minds and souls are created for?
About this series
In this series, we’ll be looking at four practices from The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. These practices are all firmly grounded in ancient, Biblical principles.
About this talk
This is the fourth (and final) talk in our Slow Down series.
Jesus lived an unhurried life, despite having plenty to do! What can we learn from his pace of life and how can it help us get closer to God?
The Bible reference for this talk is Psalm 23:1-3.
Buy the book
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The coronation of King Charles III took place on Saturday 6th May 2023.
Speaking at Highgrove Church in Bristol the day after this national event, Deborah Marsh looks at three ways Jesus is a very different type of king.
Deborah Marsh asks a question central to Christian faith - why did Jesus have to die?
(Bible reference for this talk - Matthew 27:32-56)
How do I make time and space to listen to God through His word?
Psalm 119 v9-16, Acts 17v11
In the final talk of the series, Deborah Marsh explores the value of reading the Bible every day. She also suggests a number of different ways you can make this part of your daily routine.
Two of the resources mentioned by Deborah are:
1 Kings 17:1-6
We see in 1 Kings 18 a major showdown with Elijah and the prophets of Baal and a miraculous encounter with the power of God.
But how did Elijah get to Carmel?
What had God been doing in preparation for this point?
And what can we learn about how God wants to be preparing us?
Deborah Marsh introduces our new series!
Deborah Marsh looks at the events of the very first Easter and what it means to us today.
In The Way of Jesus series, we’ve been exploring the Sermon on the Mount, looking at what Jesus said about certain aspects of life.
Despite the many years that have passed since this teaching was first given, Jesus’ words are still just as relevant and applicable to modern life as they were when he first spoke them.
In this talk, Deborah Marsh looks at what Jesus said about judging people.
Reflection
Once you watched or listen to Deborah’s talk, you may find it helpful to spend some time reflecting on the three questions at the bottom of this page.
In The Way of Jesus series, we’re taking a deep dive into the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew's gospel.
In this talk, Deborah Marsh looks at The Beatitudes, which can be found in Matthew 5 v1-12.
Once you’ve watched or listened to Deborah’s talk, you may like to reflect on the questions that can be found on this page below the video and audio.
The Greatest Gift?
We all love giving and receiving gifts at Christmas. The Magi brought baby Jesus treasures, bowed down and worshipped him.
What will you bring to Jesus this Christmas?
PRESSING ISSUES - Climate Change
In our ‘First Sunday’ service this month, Deborah Marsh (with a bit of help from Annie and Jimmy!) looks at climate change and what it means to us as Christians.
2 Samuel 12 (& Psalm 51)
David certainly had stuff to repent of. For someone described as a man after God’s own heart, it is alarming to read about his adultery and subsequent murder to cover his tracks.
His psalm of repentance in Psalm 51 however is one of the great milestones of the Bible in helping us return to God.
What can we learn from David’s attitude and actions?
How can we ‘guard our hearts’?
During her talk, Deborah mentions the Alpha course. You can find out more about this free course HERE.
In our Renewal series, we’ll be looking at what the Old Testament tells us about God’s renewal.
Deborah Marsh starts the series by looking at the story of Naomi and Ruth.
Our new series, Choose Joy, looks at what Paul says in his letter to the Philippians about Christian JOY!
Deborah Marsh introduces the series and asks what our attitude to joy should be.
Deborah Marsh continues our Love Works series by looking at what the Bible says about marriage.
