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Counterslip ChurchEzekiel 15-18 - Repent and liveToday we had the honour of having Nigel Coles (Pastor at Counterslip in the 90's, and Webnet regional team leader for the last 25 years) come and share with us from God's word. Nigel took us through the theme of judgement in Ezekiel 15-17 and showed us how it all led to, and revealed, God's true heart to see us free and living life to the full (Ezekiel 18).2025-03-0948 minCounterslip ChurchRevelation 21 - The end is just the beginningThis week we looked at the over all structure of Revelation and saw how every part is pointing to the end, which actually is not the end at all but a very hopeful new beginning.
There are slides and a handout that go with this talk. To find them go to: www.counterslip.org/revelation2023-12-2447 min
Counterslip ChurchJudges 13 - What kind of church do we need to beIt was great this week to welcome back to Counterslip Dave Hewitt, who was pastor here from 1978-89. This week Dave shared with us from Judges 13 looking at the character of Manoah's wife, and how God used her to achieve His purposes, taking points from this story about the kind of church/people we need to be to make a difference in our world today.2022-10-0338 minCounterslip ChurchPsalm 50 - God is god, I am notThis Sunday we had Nigel Coles (Team leader - Webnet & Counterslip pastor from 1991-2000) come and share with us from Psalm 50. Nigel reminded us again, than contrary to our societies cultural view we as the individual are not lord, judge or god, and that we will only find the hope we need when we truly turn to the one who is Lord, judge and God - Jesus.2022-08-2241 min
Counterslip ChurchMatthew 4:1-11 - Jesus: fully man & fully GodAs a church we want to be people that are seeking to become like Jesus. This week Anna shares with us from the story of the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness and opens up for us more about who Jesus is and what we can learn from Him, for our own lives, as He stands up to the devil and stands on the word of God.2022-03-1427 minCounterslip ChurchExodus 24 - Following and encountering God in our livesThis week looking at Moses and the Israelites in Exodus 24, Matt shared with us some practises that help us to follow God and encounter Him more and more in our lives.2022-03-0747 minCounterslip ChurchExodus 23:20-33This week Dennis took us on a journey through the Old Testament story starting from Exodus 23 where the people are called to follow the presence of the Lord and obey Him. From this point on we see how things unfold in times where they are faithful to that call, and where they aren't, and the implications and effects of their actions.2022-03-0329 minCounterslip ChurchExodus 1This week Matt unpacked the back story to the Exodus, showing how God is at work in His creation to bring about blessing and life but at the same time satan is also at work scheming to undo that blessing and in the midst of that, each and every day, we have a choice to make - to choose God and His way and His blessing, or to choose something else that opens us up to the lies and deceit of the enemy.2022-02-2149 minCounterslip ChurchJohn 2 - More than just a miracleThis week Matt spoke from John 2, that well known story of Jesus turning water into wine. But he showed us that there is way more going on here than turning water into wine, it's not just a miracle but a sign through which the gospel is revealing so much more to us about Jesus.2022-02-1447 minCounterslip ChurchBible Q&A: Genesis (January 2022)Each month we are taking your questions about the sections of the bible we've been reading and spending some time talking through some possible answers. This month was the book of Genesis. You can jump through to the questions at these points:
1. (2:40) Is the flood story a literal account or a poem?
2. (11:00) Was it Hagar and Ishmael being sent away that led to Islam being brought into the world?
3. (19:16) Genesis 38 (Judah & Tamar) is in an odd place in the middle of the story of Joseph, why?
4. (29:53) How is the story of...2022-01-261h 20Counterslip ChurchGenesis 37-50 - Becoming like Jesus (The story of Joseph)This week Matt took a look at the story of Joseph and what we can learn from his life about how we create space for the Holy Spirit to form Christ in us.2022-01-2445 minCounterslip ChurchGenesis 25-35 - Lessons from Jacob's lifeThis week Emma took us through the life of Jacob, pulling out 4 key stories and lessons that he learned and that we can learn from God being at work in the life of Jacob.2022-01-1741 minCounterslip ChurchGenesis 12-13 - Discipleship: Learning from GodThis week Matt used to the story of Abraham (one of the first disciples) to talk about how we learn from God, and about God, by trusting in His word and what He calls us to.2022-01-1047 minCounterslip ChurchGenesis 1 - Temple worldviewMatt kicked off the new year, and our new bible in two years journey, by looking at the idea that what is created in Genesis 1 is actually a temple and why that is important and what that means for us today and how we connect with God and understand our world.2022-01-0444 minCounterslip ChurchProphetic word for Counterslip (Jan 2022)This last year a group people with a prophetic gifting got together to encourage one another and to listen to God for His church here at Counterslip, and so to encourage us for the coming year. This is the word they felt the Lord has given them for us, His church here, for this coming year.2021-12-3103 minCounterslip ChurchPsalm 136 - His loyal love endures foreverAs we draw our first two year trip through the bible together to a close Jo asks us to join with the psalmist, to look back and to remember that the loyal love of our God endures through all things and at all times.2021-12-1329 minCounterslip ChurchPsalm 124 - If the Lord had not been on our sideThe people of God so easily forget all that God has done. This week Anna joined king David in reminding us of what might have been "if the Lord had not been on our side" and encouraged us to look to the future with hope remembering the goodness of God that we have already seen.2021-12-0629 minCounterslip ChurchPsalm 118 - The choice to rejoiceThis week Heidi led us through Psalm 118, showing us how the psalmist journeyed the difficult times by focussing on "who" was with Him, and this being a reason to choose to rejoice.2021-11-2922 minCounterslip ChurchRevelation - In context Part 2The bible tells us that our God is not a god of confusion, and yet so often when we read Revelation many of us end up confused! However, last week Matt showed us that to those who received John's letter (the book of Revelation) it made perfect sense through the lens of the Roman culture of their day. In this weeks talk Matt unpacks the other culture that these people were a part of and it's influence on the language of the book of Revelation - The Old Testament story. We'll see how when we know the OT like...2021-11-2259 minCounterslip ChurchRevelation - In context Part 1Revelation was written to reveal something to the churches that John led, but so often today when we read Revelation we're left feeling some what confused or weirded out. In the first of a two part talk, today Matt unpacked some of the context of the day which helps us to see that when the churches received this letter from their pastor they knew exactly what it was talking about - and as we discover that we also discover the great message, encouragement and challenge of the letter of Revelation.2021-11-1554 minCounterslip Church1, 2, 3 John & Jude - Addressing false teachingThis week Matt unpacks the context surrounding these letters from John and Jude to the churches in the New Testament and explores how some of the issues, and counter gospel messages, they were addressing 2000 years ago are still around in the church today, encouraging us to remember and hold on to the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ.2021-11-0852 minCounterslip ChurchRevelation 1-5This week Dennis kicked off our time in Revelation by bringing us some teaching and context around the seven letters to the churches and inviting us to consider how Jesus is still speaking to His church today through the writing of John.2021-10-2529 minCounterslip Church1 & 2 Peter - How to be the churchToday Matt used 1 & 2 Peter to talk about how the New Testament letters give us insight in to what it really means to be the church of Jesus. 2021-10-1824 minCounterslip ChurchJames - Grow up in the SpiritThis week Emmanuel brought us a word from the letter of James, showing how with the Spirit of God it is possible to live a different kind of life, one that bears fruit.2021-10-1151 minCounterslip ChurchHebrews Part 2 - Jesus is better...This week Matt takes us through the rest of the letter to the Hebrews, giving us an overview of the authors key theme that Jesus is better than anything, anywhere or anyone else we could place our hope in.2021-10-0443 minCounterslip ChurchHebrews Part 1 - Hearing God SpeakHebrews 1 opens with an announcement that the way God speaks to people has changed... in these last days he speaks through His sin. This week Matt explored with us what that means and how we can hear God speak to us today.2021-09-2753 minCounterslip ChurchTitus - It is possible nowIn this weeks service Matt shared with us from Paul's letter to Titus, looking at how it is possible for us to live the Jesus way and discover the fullness of life that Jesus came to give us, not just in the age to come but even in this present age.2021-09-2035 minCounterslip ChurchTimothy - Fan into flamesIn this weeks podcast Matt has included two parts:
- the first 15 minutes are a little added extra to help explain some of the more difficult passages from Timothy that have caused people all kinds of issues with Paul's writings over the years
- the second part is the recording of this Sunday's preach from 2 Timothy2021-09-1353 minCounterslip ChurchThessalonians - The Day of The LordThis week Matt unpacks the idea of the day of the Lord - the future hope of the gospel, and how it shapes our lives today.2021-09-0640 minCounterslip ChurchColossians - Rooted in the gospelWe are now meeting back in person, and so our services are no longer pre-recorded but live again. This means that our sermons will now be available via our podcast usually on the Monday after the service (this week was delayed due to the bank holiday).
In this weeks service Matt brought us a message from the letter to the Colossians and talked about how Paul always brings everything back to the good news of Jesus, for this is the root of all love, joy, peace, hope and more.2021-08-3143 minCounterslip ChurchPhilippians - Take HoldIn today's service Matt brings us a word from the letter to the Philippians in which Paul talks about taking hold of "that" for which Christ Jesus has taken hold of us. Matt explores what it is that Jesus wants us to take hold of and how we can actually embrace all that He has for us.2021-08-2246 minCounterslip ChurchPsalms 90-96This week Anna draws out the encouraging and challenging message that runs through these Psalms and encourages us to trust God and look to Him as we enter into the beginning of a new season.2021-08-1522 minCounterslip ChurchPsalm 75There are 150 Psalms in the book of Psalms and so as we journey through the bible in two years, rather than reading all 150 back to back, which would've taken a few months, we decided to spread them out over the two year period. This week we are back in the Psalms and Emmanuel brings us a great word from Psalm 752021-08-0849 minCounterslip ChurchEphesians - living in the mysticalAs we journey through the bible together over two years, this week Emma Duncan brings us a powerful challenge to live in the power and presence of God from the letter to the Ephesians.2021-08-0144 minCounterslip ChurchGalatians: Which gospel are you buying into?This week Jacob is bringing us a message from Galatians about the word gospel, what it means, and avoiding false gospels in favour of Jesus'.2021-07-2523 minCounterslip Church2 Corinthians - Pressed but not crushedAs we journey through the bible over two years together today Matt brings us a word from 2 Corinthians about living in hope through challenging times.2021-07-1848 minCounterslip Church1 Corinthians - It's all about JesusWe're journeying through the bible over 2 years. This week we have been reading 1 Corinthians, which seems to cover A LOT. But as you'll see, in today's message Matt explains that at the heart of it all Paul is simply wanting the church to bring its focus back to Jesus - He is what it's all about.2021-07-1156 minCounterslip ChurchThe message of RomansWe've been journeying through the bible over a two year period. This week Matt unpacks the message of Romans and the reason why Paul calls us to offer our whole bodies as living sacrifices to God (Romans 12:1-2)2021-07-0444 minCounterslip ChurchRomans Part 1: Where are you standing?As we journey through the bible together we have now reached the letter to the Romans. This week Glenys kicks off our two week stop in Romans by asking "where are you standing?" as she draws us back to the grace of God.2021-06-2733 minCounterslip ChurchActs Part 2 - Living for something more just myselfAs a church we are journeying through the bible together over two years. This week we are hanging out in the books of Acts and Matt brings us a word about living for something more from the life of a guy called Stephen.2021-06-2047 minCounterslip ChurchActs Part 1 - The Kingdom of God"The Kingdom of God" is a phrase that is used in so many different ways in the modern church. Todays Matt unpacks some of the opening chapters of the book of Acts and asks how can we see the Kingdom of God, that Jesus talked so much about in Acts Chapter One, be established in us and in our church today.2021-06-1344 minCounterslip ChurchLuke 1 - How to see God at work in your lifeAs a church we have been journeying through the scriptures over two years. This week are in the gospel of Luke.2021-06-0657 minCounterslip ChurchJohn 4-6 - Only the OneAs a church we are reading through the whole bible together over two years. Right now we are in John's gospel. Today Matt brings us a word about the power of Jesus in our lives from John 4-62021-05-3040 minCounterslip ChurchJohn 1-3 - GraceAs a church we are reading through the bible over two years. This week Matt brings us a message exploring the amazing gift of God's Grace and it's implications for our lives from John chapters 1-32021-05-2347 minCounterslip ChurchMark 5 - It's never too lateWe're journeying through the bible together over two years. This week Matt brings us a word from the gospel of Mark2021-05-1649 minCounterslip ChurchMatthew (Part 2) - Unlocking blessingWe're journeying through the bible over two years together as a church. This week, as we read through the gospel of Matthew, Matt brings us a message about how the truth of who Jesus is can transform the whole experience of our lives. 2021-05-0945 minCounterslip ChurchMatthew (Part 1) - Jesus: More amazing than we could ever imagineAs a church we are journeying through the bible over two years. Today we have reached the New Testament and so we get to the part we all know and love, but today Matt shows us how now that we've read the Old Testament Jesus is even more amazing to us than before.2021-05-0251 minCounterslip ChurchMalachi - God's treasured possessionAs we journey through the bible together over two years this is our final week in the Old Testament as we transition into the New. And we're really excited to have Wit, one of our BMS mission partners, bring God's word to us today from the book of Malachi (and Luke).2021-04-2519 minCounterslip ChurchZephaniah 1 - Rest & JoyThis week, as we journey through the bible together over two years, Matt brings us a surprising word from chapter 1 of Zephaniah. When we look at the scriptures, at first, sometimes we can be left with questions like "what is God up to?" and "Why is God doing that?" but when we dig in a little deeper we see that from Genesis to Revelation God remains the same loving, gracious and compassion God whose heart is always bent towards us.2021-04-1845 minCounterslip ChurchObadiah - There is deliveranceAs a church we are journeying through the bible together over two years. In today's service Emmanuel brings us a challenging and encouraging word from the book of Obadiah.2021-04-1143 minCounterslip ChurchEaster Sunday - He Has OvercomeToday is Easter Sunday.
Here are some snippets from our Easter Sunday service: A reading taken from the gospels, a talk from Matt & Jacob, and some testimonies about how Jesus has helped some of our church to overcome.2021-04-0425 minCounterslip ChurchDaniel Chapter 1 - Resolve. Relate. Remember.As we journey through the bible together over two years this week Matt brings a word to us from the book of Daniel, and asks us to consider what, and how, may be influencing and shaping us and our faith.2021-03-2845 minCounterslip ChurchEzekiel (Part 3) - The Spirit Reaches OutPart 3 of our series about the Holy Spirit from Ezekiel as we journey through the bible together over two years.2021-03-2141 minCounterslip ChurchEzekiel (Part 2) - The Spirit RenewsWe are reading through the bible over the course of two years. During March '21 we are hanging out in the book of Ezekiel discovering more and more about the Holy Spirit. This week Matt shares a word about the power of the Spirit to transform our lives and bring us to life.2021-03-1444 minCounterslip ChurchEzekiel (Part 1) - The Spirit RevealsIn our journey through the bible over two years we have reached the book of the prophet Ezekiel.
Today Matt brings us a message from chapter 1 and starts to look at our need for the Holy Spirit in our lives.2021-03-0744 minCounterslip ChurchLamentations - From generation to generationAs we journey through the bible together over two years this week Matt brings us a message from the book of Lamentations2021-02-2839 minCounterslip ChurchJeremiah (Part 3) - Hold on to hopeWe're journeying through the bible over two years. This week we're wrapping up our time in one of the major prophets: Jeremiah. This book has some pretty stark statements and judgements in it about the people and all that they did. BUT it also is one of the loudest books in the bible about the hope of God and it comes to a conclusion with a story that tells us that no matter what situation we find ourselves in God always holds out hope for us to hold on to.2021-02-2141 minCounterslip ChurchJeremiah (Part 2) - What will you do?We're reading through the bible together over two years. Today is our second week in the book of Jeremiah, a book that challenges us to open our eyes and do something.2021-02-1438 minCounterslip ChurchJeremiah (Part 1) - Which story are you reading?As we read through the bible together over two years this Sunday we land at the start of the prophet Jeremiah. Matt brings us a challenging word - are we tuned into the our own story of the world or God's story?2021-02-0732 minCounterslip ChurchProverbs 31 (Part 4) - Rulers, Gardeners & BeethovenAs we journey through the bible together over two years today Matt bring a word from the end of the book of Proverbs for us about the out come of choosing to live in line with the word of God.2021-01-3128 minCounterslip ChurchProverbs (Part 3) - FaithAs we journey through the bible together over two years, today Matt brings us a word on faith and a prayer from Proverbs that will help us to cultivate space for faith in our lives.2021-01-2436 minCounterslip ChurchProverbs (Part 2) - Live life, not the lieAs we journey through the bible together over two years, today Matt brings us a message from the book of Proverbs2021-01-1734 minCounterslip ChurchProverbs (Part 1) - The Fear of the LordAs we journey through the bible together over 2 years at the start of 2021 we find ourselves in the book of Proverbs.
Today Matt unpacks this strange phrase that the bible says is the key to all wisdom and life in all of it's fullness: The fear of the Lord.2021-01-1025 minCounterslip ChurchMicah - Filled with the Spirit of the LordOn this first Sunday of 2021 Matt brings us a message from the prophet Micah and challenges us to pray "fill us with your Spirit Lord"2021-01-0322 minCounterslip ChurchHosea - Be with himToday is the last Sunday of 2020 and Matt wraps it up with a message from Hosea.2020-12-2725 minCounterslip ChurchWhat a beautiful nameThis Sunday is our Carol Service, you can find the full service through our website www.counterslip.org
But here is the short talk from Matt & Jacob about the amazing list of names that Jesus was given.2020-12-2007 minCounterslip ChurchSay yes to JesusThis week Nathan and Jacob share with us as part of our Ark and Fusion (Children and Youth) led Christmas service.2020-12-1308 minCounterslip ChurchIsaiah (Part 4) - Don't build firesThis week Matt brings us a message from the final part of Isaiah, as we journey through the bible together over two years.2020-12-0625 minCounterslip ChurchIsaiah (Part 3) - God is on the moveAs we journey through the bible together over 2 years, today Chris brings us word from the next section of Isaiah2020-11-2928 minCounterslip ChurchIsaiah (Part 2) - Press the Reset ButtonWe're reading through the bible together as a church over two years. This week we're on part two of Isaiah with Nigel Coles bringing us an encouragement to Trust God and build our lives around Him.2020-11-2227 minCounterslip ChurchIsaiah (Part 1) - The fullest of life from the deadest of thingsAs a church we're journeying through the bible in two years.
Today Jacob brings us a word from Isaiah 112020-11-1519 minCounterslip ChurchSong of songsWe're journeying through the bible together, as a church, over two years.
This Sunday we're stopping off in the book of Song of songs where Anna draws out some amazing truths about human love, hope and longing, and how all of that is met in Jesus.2020-11-0818 minCounterslip ChurchEcclesiastes - Consider what God has doneAs a church we're journeying through the bible in two years.
This week we have reached the book of Ecclesiastes "meaningless, everything is meaningless"....
...Well, not everything, Glenys Lewis brings a very meaningful word from the Lord for us today.2020-11-0126 minCounterslip ChurchJob (Part 2) - More of Him to findWe're reading through the whole bible together in two years. Today Matt brings us part two of a word from the book of Job.
Backing music from: www.bensound.com2020-10-2532 minCounterslip ChurchJob (Part 1) - More than meets the eyeAs we journey through the bible together in two years today we land in the book of Job and Matt shows us that the scriptures invite us to trust God and see that there is way more going on in our world than meets the eyes.2020-10-1825 minCounterslip ChurchEsther - What's holding you back?We're journeying through the bible, as a church, in two years.
Today Matt brings us a word from the book of Esther.2020-10-1121 minCounterslip ChurchEzra/Nehemiah - No Presence, No PointWe're journeying through the bible, as a church, in two years.
Today Matt is speaking from the books of Ezra & Nehemiah2020-10-0428 minCounterslip Church2 Chronicles (Part 4) - So much moreAs we journey through the bible together in two years, today we hear a message from 2 Chronicles 25, a message of the God who has SO much more for us.2020-09-2021 minCounterslip Church2 Chronicles (Part 3) - You are a priestWe're journeying through the bible together over two years.
Today Matt brings us a word from 2 Chronicles 132020-09-1327 minCounterslip Church2 Chronicles (Part 2) - Build the templeAs we read through the bible together in two years, today Matt brought us a word from 2 Chronicles 3:12020-09-0627 minCounterslip Church2 Chronicles (Part 1) - You are great!Matt brings an encouraging word from 2 Chronicles 1:1-7 as we journey through the bible in two years2020-08-3023 minCounterslip ChurchJudges - Where to find peaceWe're journeying through the bible, as a church, in two years.
Today Matt is speaking from Judges 6:1-242020-05-1023 minCounterslip ChurchJoshua (Part 2) - Step into the promiseWe're journeying through the bible, as a church, in two years.
Today Matt is speaking from Joshua 11-192020-05-0319 minCounterslip ChurchJoshua (Part 1) - Trust HimWe're journeying through the bible, as a church, in two years.
Today Matt is speaking from Joshua 1-102020-04-2648 minCounterslip ChurchDeuteronomy (Part 3) - Celebrating SufferingWe're journeying through the bible, as a church, in two years.
Today Chris Duncan is speaking from Deuteronomy 162020-04-1919 minCounterslip ChurchDeuteronomy (Part 2) - Retelling the (Easter) storyWe're journeying through the bible, as a church, in two years.
Today Matt is speaking from Deuteronomy2020-04-1224 minCounterslip ChurchDeuteronomy (Part 1) - PrayerWe're journeying through the bible, as a church, in two years.
Today Matt is speaking from Deuteronomy 4:5-82020-04-0525 minCounterslip ChurchNumber 24:1-11We're journeying through the bible, as a church, in two years.
Today Matt is speaking from Numbers 24:1-112020-03-2932 minCounterslip ChurchNumbers 14:1-11We're journeying through the bible, as a church, in two years.
Today Matt is speaking from Numbers 14:1-112020-03-2234 minCounterslip ChurchNumbers 8: Who are you highlightingWe're journeying through the bible, as a church, in two years.
Today Glenys is speaking from Numbers 8:1-42020-03-1525 minCounterslip ChurchLeviticus 11-14: Defiling moulds & moulded disciplesWe're journeying through the bible, as a church, in two years.
Today Matt is speaking from Leviticus 11-142020-03-0834 minCounterslip ChurchLeviticus 6: Never let the fire go outWe're journeying through the bible, as a church, in two years.
Today we have guest speaker Antony Wareham, pastor of Clevedon Baptist Church, sharing with us from Leviticus 62020-03-0132 minCounterslip ChurchInto Leviticus... Into His presenceWe're journeying through the bible, as a church, in two years.
Today Matt is speaking from the book of Leviticus2020-02-2342 minCounterslip ChurchExodus 20: Start with HimWe're journeying through the bible, as a church, in two years.
Today Matt is speaking from Exodus 202020-02-1646 minCounterslip ChurchExodus 12: Moving forwardWe're journeying through the bible, as a church, in two years.
Today Matt is speaking from Exodus 12 & 152020-02-0944 minCounterslip ChurchExodus 1: A new kingWe're journeying through the bible, as a church, in two years.
Today Matt is speaking from Exodus 12020-02-0242 minCounterslip ChurchGenesis 33-34: Tents and AltarsWe're journeying through the bible, as a church, in two years. Today Matt is speaking from Genesis 33-342020-01-2650 minCounterslip ChurchGenesis 26: BlessingWe're journeying through the bible, as a church, in two years.
Today Matt is speaking from Genesis 262020-01-1943 minCounterslip ChurchGenesis 6: Build an arkWe're journeying through the bible together over two years.
Today Matt brings us a word from Genesis 62020-01-1248 minCounterslip ChurchGenesis 1As we launch our bible in two years series Glenys Lewis kicks us off "in the beginning..."2020-01-0533 min