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Great Bible Truths with Dr David Petts309 My Story Talk 22 Facing New Challenges My Story Talk 22 Facing New Challenges We said goodbye to Basingstoke after a moving farewell weekend at the end of July 1978 and moved to Mattersey with a great sense of excitement and anticipation. We knew without a shadow of a doubt that the Lord was sending us there, but we were also aware that great challenges lay ahead, not just for the College, but for us as a family too. Challenges for the family The immediate challenge for the family was that there was nowhere suitable for us to live. The Co...2025-07-0518 minGreat Bible Truths with Dr David Petts304 My Story Talk 17 Ministry in Basingstoke 1968-78 Part 2 My Story Talk 17 Ministry in Basingstoke 1968-78 Part 2 Welcome to Talk 17 in our series where I’m reflecting on God’s goodness to me throughout my life. Last time I was talking about the evangelistic missions we organised in Basingstoke, but these tended largely to attract adults, and the children and young people needed to be reached too. So that's our subject for today. Children’s Work At first, the only children we were reaching were those who came to our Sunday School, which was held at 10am before the 11am Communion...2025-05-1118 minGreat Bible Truths with Dr David Petts260 Mark 7:31-37 Jesus heals a man who is deaf and muteAbout Eileen – a tribute to my wife by David Petts Eileen was born on 6th January 1939 in Stockport, Cheshire. Her parents, Cecil and Sarah Littlewood, were from a Methodist background but were not regular church goers. However, they did send Eileen to Sunday School, and when they moved to Dagenham their nearest church was Bethel Full Gospel Church (Assemblies of God or AoG) and it was there that, at the age of seven, Eileen accepted Jesus as her Saviour. From that moment on she never doubted and unswervingly followed the Saviour she had come to love so mu...2024-03-0807 min
The David and Jonathan PodcastD&J076 : My Baptism in the Holy SpiritAs we bring this podcast to a close, please look out over the next few weeks for "Great Bible Truths with Dr David Petts", a new podcast with more great teaching coming soon!2018-09-0742 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J075 : Dr David Petts Podcast Update!An exciting update on the future of podcasting with Dr David Petts.2018-08-3108 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J074 : The Humanity and Deity of Jesus ChristDr David Petts examines Jesus' interaction with the woman at the well in order to highlight Jesus' humanity and his divinity.
www.davidpetts.org2018-08-2440 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J073 : The Christian’s InheritanceListen to Dr David Petts preach on what we inherit as Christians, and when we get this inheritance!2018-08-1739 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastDJ072 : What should worship look like? : Practical Issues : 1 Corinthians 14:26Dr David Petts shares some practical issues when keeping our worship in line with biblical instruction. Based on 1 Corinthians 14:26 and the surrounding verses.2018-08-1027 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J071 : Involvement and edification in church meetings : 1 Corinthians 14:26With some thoughts that might challenge church leaders today, Dr David Petts chats about the need for churches to involve everybody and build one another up.
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www.brixham.church/listen2018-08-0324 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J070 : Variety in church meetings : 1 Corinthians 14:26Listen to Dr David Petts talk about the Apostle Paul's instructions to the Church regarding variety in our church meetings.
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www.brixham.church/listen2018-07-2722 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J069 : Church Gatherings : Two to three prophets and women remaining silent : 1 Corinthians 14:29-40Why did Paul say that women should remain silent in churches? What else in that passage raises questions? Find out by listening to Dr David Petts and his son chat through 1 Corinthians 14:29-40.
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:-)2018-07-2023 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J068 : Church Gatherings : Tongues and Interpretation : 1 Corinthians 14:26-28Listen to the latest podcast from David and Jonathan Petts. Examining 1 Corinthians 12-14 as a guide to what we should aim for when we 'do church' David and Jonathan consider Paul's teaching on the use of tongues and interpretation in church.2018-07-1325 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J067: Church Gatherings : Tongues and Prophecy : 1 Corinthians 14:20-25David teaches us one interpretation of this difficult, seemingly contradictory section of the bible.2018-07-0623 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J066 : Church Gatherings and the use of tongues : 1 Corinthians 14:6-19Is it possible that speaking in tongues could actually divide Christians? If they make you sound like a foreigner then they might make others feel like a foreigner! This is why Paul clearly tells the Corinthian church to prophesy in public and pray with their spirits more in private: "I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you. But in the church I would rather speak five intelligible words to instruct other s than ten thousand words in a tongue." (1 Corinthians 14:18-19)
Listen to hear Dr David Petts explain this passage in more depth.2018-06-2927 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J065 : Church Gatherings and the use of tongues : 1 Corinthians 14:1-5 : Prophecy 1 – Tongues 0Dr David Petts examines the first verses of 1 Corinthians 14. How is prophecy better than tongues?
http://www.davidpetts.org2018-06-2226 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J064 : Love in the Church Part 2Love in the Church - a closer look at Paul's famous love chapter 1 Corinthians 13.2018-06-1517 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J063 : Love in the Church Part 1Did spiritual gifts cease at the end of the apostolic age? Are tongues heavenly languages? Can the devil understand me when I speak in tongues? As we look at the familiar passage on love in the church (1 Corinthians 12) David Petts answers some other contraversial questions.2018-06-0825 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J062 : Church gatherings : We’re all needed! Part 2Is the gift of tongues really meant for every Christian? In 1 Corinthians 12 Paul asks the rhetorical question, "Do all speak in tongues?" Should this imply that the gift of tongues is not for everybody?
In the same passage he encourages believers to desire the greater gifts. What are the greater gifts?!2018-06-0125 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J061 : Church gatherings : We’re all needed! Part 11 Corinthians 12 has this wonderful imagery of one body, many parts. Hear Dr David Petts chat with Jonathan about what this means for our church gatherings and why it is relevant to spiritual gifts.2018-05-2523 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J060 : What should church gatherings look like? : Expect the miraculous! Part 3Before we move on to the "One body, many parts" section of 1 Corinthians 12, let's just pause and take stock of those first verses.2018-05-1826 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J059 : What should church gatherings look like? Expect the miraculous! Part 2David and Jonathan continue to explore Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 12.2018-05-1123 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J058 : What should church gatherings look like? Expect the miraculous! Part 1"Apostolic instructions to a charismatic congregation"
Does the bible have anything to say about how our church services should look? How should we "Do Church"?
1 Corinthians 11-14 are the only chapters that really deal with this subject. Cultural differences aside, there are several principles that apply today.
In this first podcast, let's look at the miraculous!2018-05-0423 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J057 : Thomas – a lesson for doubtersIt's easy for us to doubt at times. Listen to why Thomas didn't need to doubt and neither do you!2018-04-2741 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J056 : Bible Reading PitfallsIn the final episode of "How to make the most of your daily bible reading," David and Jonathan discuss some bible reading pitfalls. You'd think reading God's perfect Word would be without problems but it's important to remember that even the devil quoted scripture! Enjoy the listen. :-)
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www.davidpetts.org2018-04-2028 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J055 : Healthy Bible Reading HabitsDavid and Jonathan chat through bible reading habits that have stood the test of time.
www.davidpetts.org2018-04-1327 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J054 : Understanding the whole bible in the light of PentecostJohn the Baptist an Old Testament prophet? I never heard of such a thing!
It's useful to understand the distinct line in the sand that the day of Pentecost in Acts 2 draws in the overall bible narrative. Listen to find out how this understanding will impact your daily bible reading!2018-04-0614 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J053 : Getting the most out of your daily bible reading : Understanding the Old Testament in the light of the NewJesus came to fulfil the Old Testament Law. How should that affect the Christ-follower's reading of the Old Testament?2018-03-3021 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J052 : Getting the most out of your daily bible reading : The importance of contextYou can't fully understand what the bible is saying unless you examine the context. In this podcast we have an introduction to understanding the New Testament in the light of the Old, and the Old Testament in the light of the New. One clear example of this is the Old Testament food laws.2018-03-2317 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J051 : Aids to studying the bibleReading the bible but want to dig deeper? Not sure which translation to use? Got a passage that doesn't make sense? Can't understand why 'that verse' is even in the bible? David and Jonathan discuss aids to help our understanding of the bible.2018-03-1625 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J050 : Maximise your daily bible reading! : Understanding the cultural background of the bibleIn our daily bible reading, some knowledge of the cultural background will enrich our understanding of any passage, although the text as it stands is still God's all sufficient word to us.
References in this episode:
Jewish attitudes to Gentiles and Samaritans
Colossians 2:15 - Triumph; see also Just a Taste of Heaven (David Petts), pages 118-119.
1 Corinthians 11 - Communion
1 Corinthians 10 - Meat offered to idols
The holy kiss
Head coverings and long hair
1 Corinthians 14; 1 Timothy 2:12 - Women teaching
Also referenced was Gordon Fee's commentary on 1 Corinthians 11.
To find out more about David Petts, visit www.davidpetts.org.
Thanks for listening!2018-03-0927 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J049 : Understanding the message of the bibleDavid talks us through some summaries of the overall message of the bible so we can interpret individual passages in the light of the big picture.
See also www.davidpetts.org2018-03-0221 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J048 : Maximise your daily Bible reading! : Bible Books and TimelineSome basic understanding of Bible passages in context will help us to make better sense of our daily Bible reading. Just a simple overview of what books fit in where, and a feel of the history in the bible will help the reader to clarify what God is saying.
Your task, should you accept it, is to have a go at summarising the message of the Bible in less than 200 words. Not the whole story, the message. Got it? Answers to info@davidpetts.org.
God Bless you, and thanks for listening!
Jon. :-)
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www.davidpetts.org2018-02-2328 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J047 : How God speaks to us through the BibleIn "How to get the most out of your daily Bible reading, Part 2" David and Jonathan discuss 7 general principles regarding how God speaks to us today through the Bible.
For more information about David Petts visit www.davidpetts.org.2018-02-1622 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J046 : Why is reading the Bible important? 7 reasons!In this new series on "How to make the most of your daily Bible reading" we set the foundation with 7 reasons it's important to read the Bible.2018-02-0923 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J045 : The Church and the power of Commitment in ActsOne final secret to the success of the Early Church was that they understood the power of commitment. Listen to find out how.2018-02-0223 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J044 : The Church and the power of Prayer in Acts, Part 2An inspirational and powerful chat through the Church's corporate prayer in Acts 4.2018-01-2622 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J043 : The Church and the power of Prayer in Acts, Part 1What was the secret to the success of the early Church? David and Jonathan continue this series by looking at how the first Christians prayed. Be inspired as you listen!
:-)2018-01-1923 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J042 : The Church and the power of the Name in Acts, Part 2David and Jonathan continue their exploration into the success of the early church in the book of Acts. This time, part 2 of the power of the Word. May you be encouraged and emboldened by the Holy Spirit to speak His Word wherever you are planted!2018-01-1222 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J041 : The Church and the power of the Name in Acts, Part 1The first Church grew rapidly because of the power of the Spirit, the power of the Word and the power of the Name of Jesus... And three other keys yet to be revealed!!! May God bless you as you listen. :-)2018-01-0521 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J040 : The Church and the power of the Word in Acts, Part 2What was the secret of the success of the early Church in the book of Acts? David and Jonathan discuss 5 keys to church growth. The Holy Spirit is the first key which was looked at in episodes 36-38. Today, the power of the Word is discussed. Be blessed and encouraged. :-)2017-12-2922 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J039 : The Church and the power of the Word in Acts, Part 1What was the secret of the success of the early Church in the book of Acts? David and Jonathan discuss 5 keys to church growth. The Holy Spirit is the first, the Word is the second key. Be blessed and encouraged.
:-)2017-12-2219 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J038 : The Church and the power of the Holy Spirit in Acts, Part 3What was the secret of the success of the early Church in the book of Acts? David and Jonathan discuss 5 keys to church growth. The Holy Spirit is the first. Be blessed and encouraged.
:-)2017-12-1520 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J037 : The Church and the power of the Holy Spirit in Acts, Part 2The Holy Spirit not only demonstrates God's power but he gives God's people direction. Hear how the first Christians benefited from these demonstrations and directions and be inspired to do the same!2017-12-0824 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J036 : The Church and the power of the Holy Spirit in Acts, Part 1The Holy Spirit is a divine person, part of the Trinity, and the inspirer of scripture. See how the book of Acts bears this out ready for the next episode where we begin to see his power at work.2017-12-0115 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J035 : The Church and the world in ActsThe outside world's attitude to the first Church seemed to oscillate between persecution and peace. In both cases, the Church's response to the world was uncompromisingly evangelistic. Can we say the same?2017-11-2422 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J034 : The Church together in ActsPart 2 of an exciting new series looking at how the first Church grew and developed, with lessons for every believer today. The first Church was unified, looking out for one another's needs, committed to the Apostles' teaching and had a dynamic leadership structure. Sound good? ;-)2017-11-1721 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J033 : The Church and God in ActsThe start of an exciting new series looking at how the first Church grew and developed, with lessons for every believer today.2017-11-1020 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J032 : Authority2017-11-0342 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J031 : When to expect miraclesWe hear of miracles happening in certain circumstances and not in others. Ultimately God is sovereign and will do what he will. However, there are four circumstances in which miracles are more likely to occur. Listen and be inspired to take action!
www.davidpetts.org2017-10-2734 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J030 : New Testament miracle workersMiracles: The sky really is the limit! Here's why...2017-10-2031 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J029 : The importance of miraclesWhy are miracles important in the life of the believer today? Let David Petts explain! Recorded at Brixham Community Church, Autumn 2017.
www.davidpetts.org2017-10-1327 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J028 : Ephesians 4:11 Gifts : Teachers, Part 2David talks to Jonathan about Jesus the greatest teacher of all and discuss whether we can ever hope to imitate him. They finish up with a chat about teaching in the local church setting today.2017-10-0618 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J027 : Ephesians 4:11 Gifts : Teachers, Part 1How important is the role of teacher in the church? Is the Pastor the same person as the Teacher? Should women be allowed to teach? What are the qualifications required for teaching in the church?2017-09-2922 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J026 : Ephesians 4:11 Gifts : Pastors, Part 4Who qualifies to be a Pastor and how are they appointed, if we're to do things in a biblical manner?2017-09-2219 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J025 : Ephesians 4:11 Gifts : Pastors, Part 3David and Jonathan continue their journey through Ephesians 4:11 with their third episode on Pastors! What is the role of the Pastor anyway? Find out here ;-)2017-09-1518 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J024 : Ephesians 4:11 Gifts : Pastors, Part 2Is the idea of a leadership team biblical? How about having a Senior Pastor? Is there a president for that in the bible? Or should all 'elders' and 'pastors' have equal authority. David and Jonathan look to the bible for guidance on how churches should be led today.2017-09-0825 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J023 : Ephesians 4:11 Gifts : Pastors, Part 1Grab a bible and a notebook! Get ready with Acts 20, 1 Peter 5 and Titus 1.
Then find out what is meant by the terms Pastor, Elder and Overseer.
In this episode, David Petts challenges the thinking and practice of many churches by way of a biblical examination of what Paul will have had in mind when he used the word "Pastors" in Ephesians 4:112017-09-0120 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J022 : Ephesians 4:11 Gifts : Evangelists, Part 2David and Jonathan discuss the role of the Holy Spirit in evangelism and the full role of the Ephesians 4:11 Evangelist.
Grab a notebook and a bible and open up at Acts chapter 8!2017-08-2525 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J021 : Ephesians 4:11 Gifts : Evangelists, Part 1What is the meaning of the term, Evangelist, and are you one? Hear a bible-based approach to what an evangelist is and does, and find out where you fit in!2017-08-1818 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J020 : Ephesians 4:11 Gifts : Prophets, Part 2What is the role of a post-Pentecost prophet? How and why is that any different from Old Testament prophecy? What should we expect to see in the church today? What are the limits of the prophet's authority when speaking into someone's life?
Find out here!2017-08-1126 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J019 : Ephesians 4:11 Gifts : Prophets, Part 1What is a prophet? Are all Christians prophets? How is Old Testament prophecy different from prophecy since Pentecost? Can Dr David Petts answer all these questions in less than 20 minutes? Indeed he can. :-)2017-08-0421 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J018 : Ephesians 4:11 Gifts : Apostles, Part 2David and and Jonathan complete their conversation about the role of Apostles. What does it actually mean to be apostolically led?2017-07-2826 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J017 : Ephesians 4:11 Gifts : Apostles, Part 1Dr David Petts discusses the meaning of the word, Apostle, and the New Testament understanding of the term.2017-07-2123 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J016 : The Ephesians 4:11 Gifts : IntroductionDavid and Jonathan discuss the nature and purpose of the gifts listed in Ephesians 4:11 (Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, Teachers). David addresses the question, "Are all God's people ministers?"2017-07-1422 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J015 : Dr David Petts : The Power and Authority of God’s WordInspirational preaching based on Matthew 8. Classic David Petts at his best! Edification guaranteed ;-)
Thanks to Sligo City Church for allowing us to use this material.2017-07-0748 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J014 : Healing 4 : Healing as a spiritual giftThe spiritual gift of healing, in 30 minutes! Enjoy the teaching,
Jon.
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www.brixham.church2017-06-3032 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J013 : Healing 3 : Commanding healing and healing in evangelismJesus gave his disciples the authority to heal! When is it right for Christians to command healing today? And when is it right to just pray for healing? Dr David Petts brings clarity using key biblical texts. Thanks for listening.
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www.brixham.church2017-06-2341 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J012 : Healing 2 : James 5Having started the series explaining why we believe in healing, Dr David Petts takes a balanced and biblical look at healing, with particular focus in James 5.2017-06-1649 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J011 : Healing 1 : Why I believe in healing : A biblical basis for belief in healingIn this first of four talks on healing, David Petts encourages the believer that God is a healing God, based simply on Biblical truth.
Apologies for the sound quality on this recording.2017-06-0934 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J010 : How to be filled with the Holy Spirit and speak in tonguesDavid Petts guides the listener through the biblical truth that can lead to any born again Christian experiencing the baptism in the Holy Spirit.
To get hold of David's book on this topic, email him on info@davidpetts.org and ask about his book, "A new dimension"!
www.davidpetts.org2017-06-0231 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J009 : Advice to church leaders on encouraging the gifts of the Holy SpiritIf you believe in the gifts of the Spirit and hunger to see more of them in your local church, this episode is for you :-)
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For great resources on this topic, go to www.davidpetts.org or email info@davidpetts.org2017-05-1921 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J007 : How to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit, Part 12017-05-1220 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J006 : The importance of spiritual gifts, Part 2The Church cannot achieve all that Christ intended it to without the spiritual gifts. Find out why. If you missed part 1, why not go back and start there? Enjoy the chat :-)2017-05-0621 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J005 : The importance of spiritual gifts, Part 1David and Jonathan discuss why spiritual gifts are important for every believer.2017-04-2825 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J004 : A biblical look at the baptism in the Holy SpiritHaving spent a few episodes chatting about his personal experiences, David Petts turns to the Bible to answer Jonathan's questions about the baptism in the Holy Spirit. Find out what the Bible teaches such questions as: Is the baptism in the Holy Spirit for every believer, or just for some? How do I know if I am filled with the Spirit? Is speaking in tongues for everyone? Is speaking in tongues the initial evidence for the baptism in the Holy Spirit?2017-04-2125 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J003 : Early experiences of the Holy SpiritDavid and Jonathan chat through David's introduction to the Holy Spirit 4 weeks before attending Oxford University and how it turned his Christian walk around. Eileen chips in with a single comment at the end too!2017-04-1324 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J002 : Who is David Petts? Part 2Jon continues to grill his dad for answers... How did the Petts family come to live at Mattersey? And what led you to become Principal of the Bible College?
To order books by David Petts visit www.davidpetts.org or email info@davidpetts.org.2017-04-0518 minThe David and Jonathan PodcastD&J001 : Who is David Petts? Part 1In this episode Jonathan Petts interviews his dad, Dr David Petts, and learns about David's early years. This episode provides a fascinating background to an international speaker many of our listeners will only have known later on.2017-03-2818 min