Mary and Joseph were common and normal people from an insignificant place. Their lives were part of the Greatest Story.How can we inspire others to embrace their destiny in God? How can we inspire them to look to God in their everyday lives? We are encouraged to act as one of the characters in the story, to be a narrator of the story and to be a translator of the story. Mary was willing to embrace something she couldn't have imagined. Through prayer and then following God's leading we too can do...
Dec 11, 2016•35 min
Jesus’ work on the cross changes our identities from sinner to co-worker with God. Paul is the typical example of this radical change of his life and destiny through reconciliation with God. His entire life and ministry was to help people reconciled with God (salvation) and bring reconciliation between Jews and Gentiles which was beyond their understanding in the first century world. We know that he was in broken relationship with his fellow Jews, Barnabas and Mark and people in Corinth but he n...
Dec 04, 2016•35 min
On this Remembrance Sunday we are encouraged to deny ourselves, just as many soldiers and civilians did in previous generations.It’s a profound challenge to deny ourselves as we consider our walk with God. What does it mean to be a Disciple of Jesus (Luke 14:25-27)? Paul created a new norm in Corinth. How can I move in the opposite spirit in the context in which I live? There are many things we could do in practical ways to help and encourage others – our neighbours, work colleagues, family and ...
Nov 13, 2016•38 min
Why do we take Communion? What is the background to how Paul of Tarsus describes what needs to change at the Church in Corinth?Recognising our sins and then repenting is an important part of our Christian walk. Our faults need not hold us back from serving God though.
Nov 06, 2016•30 min
It's brilliant that we have freedom in Christ. This is not a freedom where we can do anything we want though. It's the freedom to lay aside our freedoms. It's the right to lay aside our rights. This Talk also gives us some background to Paul and his relationship with the church he planted in Corinth.
Oct 30, 2016•37 min
In this Talk we are reminded Who the Holy Spirit is and how, in several ways, that we are truly dependent on Him for our Christian walk and growth. It would be useful to look at the PowerPoint slides as you listen to this Talk. They are available on our website.
Oct 23, 2016•31 min
All of us sin, with everyone having certain sins in their lives that somehow plague them, though we perhaps tolerate them. We are reminded that we can't have dual citizenship with God and the world. At the end there is a eight minute Question and Answer Session between Paul and John which gives a few practical ideas on this important subject. We shouldn't keep silent about our problems and sins. Seeking help is important.
Oct 09, 2016•34 min
There are 66 books in the Bible. How does the letter that was written to the church in the city of Corinth (that we call 1 Corinthians) fit into that? Why and when was it written?Paul reminds us that we are called by God to be saints, to be thankful, to be one and to be child-like/foolish. It might be useful to follow the Bible Reading Plan for Acts and 1 Corinthians during October and November. This is available on our website, as well as from the back of the church.Using the written materials ...
Oct 02, 2016•39 min
On Partnership Sunday we are reminded what it means to be a Partner of NCF. The form is also discussed.
Sep 25, 2016•29 min
On this Prayer Sunday we are encouraged to be generous as we pray. This Talk starts off with the stories of the Prodigal Son and Good Samaritan being told. Was it the same person in Jesus’ mind? As our heavenly Father forgives us for what we have done, so we can go out with His power to bless and encourage others.Just as God loves a cheerful and non-reluctant giver (2 Corinthians 9:7), so surely He must love a cheerful and non-reluctant pray-er?We are reminded to be inspired by reading the many ...
Sep 18, 2016•33 min
Using the section of Matthew 26:36f, we are reminded that when life is challenging it brings out both the best and the worst in us. When we look at Jesus in Gethsemane, He is at His most pressured. He still has choices there. What are His core values and how does He respond to others though? The main points to The Lord’s Prayer are: Honouring and knowing who God is; celebrating His Will and what He has done and thanking God for His provision. We see these points in action at this time in Jesus' ...
Sep 04, 2016•31 min
In this Talk we remember the life of Paul and how he passed his baton onto Timothy in a good way. All Revivals only happen for a relatively short time, as the big experience tends to die down as normal life takes hold of us.We are encouraged to live revived lives rather than to want to experience big events. We should make prayer, holiness, repentance, the power of unity etc part of our normal lives.A very small section of this Talk near the beginning wasn’t included in the recording. You might ...
Aug 28, 2016•29 min
Using the texts of Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 1:13-16 and Titus 2:11-15, we are encouraged to embrace holiness and not let it get buried in the busy-ness of life. Are our values based on an eternal or temporary perspective? Holiness is a separation from sin - it's active not passive.
Aug 21, 2016•25 min
Whilst not referring to Joel 2:28, we hear about the importance of being filled with God. God will work through us as we personally submit to Him. The victory has to be God’s – His name should be honoured and glorified. God IS with us - He has not forsaken us. We are told to exhort one another daily. Are we daily encouraging each other to belief or unbelief?We are reminded that whilst many, many people were converted in Nuneaton in 1905, God is still doing many miracles today by changing sinners...
Aug 14, 2016•38 min
Prayer and Unity are two factors that seem to occur in every Revival. Basing his Talk on Daniel 9:1-19, Jean reminds us that our prayer life needs to be motivated by God, centred on God and glorifying to God.
Aug 07, 2016•37 min
In this Talk we are reminded that God is in control and sometimes He doesn't do things the way we might expect. Using several examples from Church History, Habakkuk 1:5-7 and quotes from AW Tozer and Jonathan Edwards, it is made clear that we should not limit God where He hasn't limited Himself. Reflecting several times on Hebrews 13:8, we are encouraged to continue to pray for Revival in our own lives as well as in the greater Church. God can still shock and surprise us as He has done in other ...
Jul 31, 2016•37 min
In this Talk, Rev. Song from Seoul describes how Korean Christians faced persecution through the Japanese. In the past the Korean Church has focussed on prayer and The Great Commission. He reminds us of the importance of the truth that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews 13:8).
Jul 24, 2016•26 min
In this Talk we are encouraged to look back at what God has done across the centuries in this nation. Examples from 1735, 1739, 1859, 1904, 1905 and 1949 are briefly mentioned with events and people being described. Links to books and interesting websites are given on our website so that more information can be discovered.In conclusion 2 Kings 4:1-6 is read. Our life is like a jar. Dare we give an empty jar to God so that He can use it for His purpose? God whispers to us all: "Listen! Be Holy! B...
Jul 17, 2016•39 min
"The Acts of the Apostles" is really about the birth of the Church - it's a history book. However, there are many Revival characteristics and principles contained in it, with many of the Apostles and Christians turning the world upside down.We hear how the importance of prayer, unity, living a practical Gospel and practising the presence of God is vital as the Church (us) is really the Tabernacle with legs.The Talk ends with useful applications to our own lives.
Jul 10, 2016•30 min
This Talk introduces a new Series: Revival. We are reminded that whilst Revival is always God's initiative we all have a part to play - to listen, pray and turn from our sinful ways. Some Old Testament stories show us that God is at work. We are encouraged to follow Him with passion, persistence and patience.
Jul 03, 2016•30 min
Here we have a very brief Introduction to our Prayer Sunday. There were five areas we could pray about: the EU Referendum, Local Issues, International Issues, The Persecuted Church and Healing. The Printed Materials for today give some feedback as to what people prayed about.
Jun 19, 2016•1 min
The Titles that some Psalms have are perhaps easy not to consider or even read. However, this Talk reminds us that whilst some may contain ideas/words we don't understand (which is important in itself), others give context and others show that music and structure is beautiful to God.
Jun 12, 2016•29 min
Two Talks that were given in the same Morning Service - What is Worship and How can we be a true Worshipper?
Jun 05, 2016•19 min
Waiting. It's not something we like, but it's definitely something God uses to help us grow and develop as Christians. In this Talk we hear how different characters in the Bible had to wait and how it is really beneficial to wait on God together.
May 29, 2016•34 min
God speaks to us all. In this Talk you will hear ideas on how to actively hear God. As we trust Him so we can expect that He “will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; [He] will counsel you and watch overyou.”
May 22, 2016•23 min
In this Talk we learn that David can be viewed as a prototype of human struggling. As we go through Psalm 39 we see that at first he copes with the stresses of life by himself, then he quickly realises his limitations and turns to God. This is where he ultimately finds hope.
May 15, 2016•32 min
How would you describe yourself? Be encouraged as you listen to this Talk - you are a child of God and He loves you. "I was a nobody, but I prayed, and the Lord saved me from all my troubles" (verse 6 - Contemporary English Version).
May 08, 2016•25 min
How do we respond in times of trouble, when God feels far from us? In this Talk we go through Psalm 22 with its famous beginning of “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?", and see how even though David began with such a great cry of anguish, yet he ends the same Psalm by leading his people in praise to God. We will also ask why Jesus used this Psalm on the Cross, and how we can use it too.
May 01, 2016•31 min
Is it a paradox that the heavens are silent and yet speak? A few examples are given in this Talk to suggest not! We hear what the vocabulary of our worship is often like and then get ideas how this can be expanded and deepened.
Apr 24, 2016•35 min
Can something negative be positive? And what exactly does it mean to be blessed? This Talk explores this and more. How do we meditate and what do we meditate on? There are lots of practical pointers to try out in our daily walk.
Apr 17, 2016•32 min
