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LifeChurch West ChesterSteps To Freedom: Freedom Sunday - Pastor Bryan Hart - 7.6.25This podcast is brought to you by LifeChurch West Chester. We pray you are blessed, and we thank you for listening! For additional content and information, please visit www.lifechurchwestchester.com.2025-07-0751 min
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Freedom Church ChesterFreedom Church Weekend At Home sermon: Dave FellinghamSunday, 28th May 2023
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Freedom Church ChesterSunday 31st October (Preacher Keith CooperSunday, 31st October 2021 //
Freedom on the Streets //
Keith Cooper preaching //2021-10-3115 min
Freedom Church ChesterPsalm 20 (Preacher Keith Cooper)Sunday, 12th September 2021 //
Psalm 20 - Freedom on the Streets //
Trust in the Lord //
Keith Cooper preaching //2021-09-2612 min
Freedom Church Chester1 Timothy 1:1-11 (preacher: Dave Brown)Sunday, 6 September 2020 //
1 Timothy 1:1-11 | True/False? //
Dave Brown preaching //
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Cover photo by Sincerely Media on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/photos/dGxOgeXAXm82020-09-0637 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 27-28 (preacher: Dave Scotland)Sunday, 23 August 2020 //
Acts 27-28 | Paul arrives in Rome //
Dave Scotland preaching2020-08-2347 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 25-26 (preacher: Andy Lawrie)Sunday 16 August 2020 //
Acts 25-26 | Paul the Defender //
Andy Lawrie preaching //
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Paul faced malicious, false charges brought against him by the jealous Jewish leaders. He was caught in a spiritual war - a fight against the powers of darkness, seeking to suppress the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. //
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Therefore we must put on the armour of God (Ephesians 6), always on the alert to the schemes and attacks of the devil. The enemy lies in wait, looking for opportunities to oppose God’s purposes. But, compared to God, he has limited power. //
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We must also be on our guard against ou...2020-08-1647 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 24 (preacher: Keith Cooper)Sunday 9 August 2020 //
Acts 24 | Paul the witness //
Keith Cooper preaching //
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Three accusations are made against Paul: //
1. A personal allegation //
2. A political allegation //
3. A doctrinal allegation //
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Paul responds that he serves the same God as his accusers, whom he serves with a clear conscience. Further he demonstrates how the gospel is central to his life and his defence. //
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In this sermon we hear how dependent we are on God - on his Spirit - to live our lives and to stand innocent before him in the last judgement. Righteousness, self-control are the the work of Christ in us.2020-08-0933 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 22:30-23:35 (preacher: Rob Pomeroy)Sunday, 2 August 2020 //
Acts 22:30-23:35 | Paul the Prisoner //
Rob Pomeroy preaching //
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Today's passage is in nine parts: //
(1) Paul taken before the Jewish council //
(2) Paul provokes division in the council //
(3) Jesus appears to Paul and encourages him //
(4) The Jews plot to assassinate Paul //
(5) Paul's nephew tips off the Romans //
(6) The tribune protects Paul //
(7) The tribune's self-serving letter //
(8) Armed guard escorts Paul to Caesarea //
(9) Paul taken to the palace2020-08-0233 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 21v18:22v29 (preacher: Khumbulani Sibanda)Sunday, 26 July 2020 | Acts 21:18-22:29 //
Khumbulani Sibanda | Avoiding Misunderstanding //
In this passage, we see the apostle Paul submitting to a holiness tradition – the Narazite vow. It is clear that Paul knew his position in Christ. Therefore this cleansing ritual was not to bring Paul into a right relationship with God; it was to preserve and support his relationship with others. Paul would go to all possible lengths to ensure that no barrier came between the gospel and those hearing his message. //
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Even though Paul was arrested, he still found a way to share his testimony. In this, he obeyed Jesus’s comm...2020-07-2646 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 21:1-17 (preacher: Keith Cooper)Sunday, 19 July 2020 | Acts 21:1-17 //
Keith Cooper | Following the Saviour //
Paul’s travels bring him into contact with yet more believers. Their warm welcome shows how completely they have forgiven him for his history as a persecutor of the church, present and assenting to the murder of the martyr Stephen. Simply, the believers love Paul. //
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These brothers and sisters in Christ warn Paul of the risks he faces, pursuing his course; these warnings are based on revelation from the Holy Spirit. Nevertheless, Paul single-mindedly continues as he believes he must, to share the gospel to many nations, even at the risk of...2020-07-1933 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 20:17-38 (preacher: Dave Brown)Sunday, 12 July 2020 | Acts 20:17-38 //
Dave Brown | Passing on the baton //
After a long season of ministering and teaching, now Paul addresses the Ephesians elders, in humility. He is walking in the narrow path set before him by the Holy Spirit. He charges the elders to continue the task of caring for the church – protecting the Christians from the attacks that would surely come.2020-07-1236 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 20:7-16 (preacher: Keith Cooper)Sunday, 5 July 2020 | Acts 20:7-16 //
Keith Cooper | Sleepy head //
Why does Luke choose to include in Acts the story of Eutychus? In a warm room, after hearing Paul speak for a long time, Euthychus became sleepy – and fell out of a third storey window, to his death. //
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Though this was a shocking event, the apostle Paul, unperturbed, prays over the body of Eutychus, who returns to life, completely unharmed. They then carry on with the meeting! //
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We gain here a glimpse of the early church – meeting on a Sunday, sharing communion, listening to Paul share for hours! And against the background of p...2020-07-0534 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 20:1-6 (preacher: Khumbulani Sibanda)Sunday, 28 June 2020 | Acts 20:1-6 //
Khumbulani Sibanda | Mission bearing fruit //
Here we see Paul after the riot in Ephesus, preparing to depart for Macedonia. Luke stresses the point that Paul encouraged the believers before leaving. Similarly as he continued on his journey, he brought encouragement to those who followed Christ. //
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Our enemy Satan seeks to deceive and discourage us. He questions what God has told us, bringing doubt and fear. The encouragement from our brothers and sisters is one of the gifts of God that keeps us walking on his path.2020-06-2844 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 19:21-41 (preacher: Rob Pomeroy)Sunday, 21 June 2020 | Acts 19:21-41 //
Rob Pomeroy | Riots and Reasons //
In today’s passage, we see a riot that occurs in Ephesus, centring around the perceived threat of Christianity to the livelihood of some craftsmen – to the prestige of the city: //
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- Christianity is not a threat to the state. //
- We don’t normally attack the world’s sin; we present the truth. //
- Do not cling to worldly things. //
- But also don’t be afraid of the world, or fear its people. //
- Be a true friend to sinners. //
- Respect, appreciate and pray for the authorities.2020-06-2134 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 19:11-20 (preacher: Keith Cooper)Sunday, 14 June 2020 | Acts 19:11-20 //
Keith Cooper | Power encounters //
Jesus’ mode of operation included frequent healings & casting out demons – whether requested by the sick person or initiated by Jesus himself. Today’s passage shows that God’s attitude towards healing and deliverance is unchanged. //
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Healing is not magic however. God is not at our beck and call. Not everyone will be healed in this life. Nevertheless, the power of God cannot be denied. We must still ask God, we must persist in prayer, asking in faith, knowing that God can heal us. And in his good time, he works his miracles.2020-06-1440 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 19:1-10 (preacher: Keith Cooper)Sunday, 7 June 2020 | Acts 19:1-10 //
Keith Cooper | Another Pentecost? //
Paul and John the Baptist had in common a realisation that Jesus is God. The twelve men mentioned in this passage needed to understand this. Like them, without the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit, there will always be something missing from our lives. //
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Though the men had to some extent repented, they had not yet turned to Christ – which is necessary for salvation and transformation. The authenticity of their salvation could only be demonstrated by receiving the Holy Spirit – as we must. //
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Be filled with the Spirit. Let your life‘s purpos...2020-06-0737 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 18:24-28 (preacher: Dave Scotland)Sunday. 31 May 2020 | Acts 18:24-28 //
Dave Scotland | God’s wisdom – man’s folly //
In this passage we are introduced to Apollos, a well-educated, gifted speaker. In spite of all his knowledge and wisdom, he had yet to learn about Christ and the work he accomplished. He humbly submits to the teaching of other disciples and then is used powerfully by God.2020-05-3114 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 18:18-23 (preacher: Emma Beddoes)Sunday, 24 May 2020 | Acts 18:18-23 //
Emma Beddoes | Travelling around //
Paul spent a long time in Corinth. While he was there, Gallio, the representative of the Emperor in the region, gave a political-legal judgment in favour of Paul. This decision had wide-reaching consequences for the spread of the gospel. //
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In today’s passage, we see Paul had his hair cut, which possibly marked the end of a Nazarite vow (which would focus on abstinence and cleanliness). That in turn may have been a response to the uncleanliness and immorality he found in Corinth. Next they travelled to Ephesus and Paul left his tr...2020-05-2436 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 18:1-17 (preacher: Andy Lawrie)Sunday, 17 May 2020 | Acts 18:1-17 //
Andy Lawrie | Stages of ministry //
Paul was driven by his love for Jesus to travel, sharing the good news. He knew that, like us, he had done nothing to deserve the grave he’d received – quite the contrary. //
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This passage sees Paul arrive at cosmopolitan Corinth, a city well-known for its immorality. There Paul worked and ministered. He could not be accused of sponging off believers. In his passion he demonstrated integrity. //
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God continued to work out his purposes through Paul, as he works out his purposes in us today.2020-05-1743 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 17:16-34 (preacher: Paul Jackson)Sunday, 10 May 2020 | Acts 17:16-34 //
Paul Jackson | The gospel and idols //
Though we love God, we all have idols. These are things or people that have a dearer place in our heart than God. These may even be good things in their own right; it is just that we are giving them inappropriate priority. //
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The apostle Paul was provoked by the idols he saw in Athens. He knew that the answer then, as now, was the gospel. And so Paul presented the gospel to this city in terms relevant and accessible to his listeners.2020-05-1026 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 17:10-15 (preacher: Keith Cooper)Sunday, 3 May 2020 | Acts 17:10-15 //
Keith Cooper | Greater Nobility //
We need to know the Word. We have such ready access to the bible, there can be no excuse for failing to read and take in these precious truths. //
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We must approach the word of God humbly, with an open heart. He still speaks and reveals himself to us. //
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The Bereans in this passage were willing to listen and in this they set a good example. A willingness to listen and a determination to keep Christ central will stand us in good stead as we face the uncertainties of life, contrasting them...2020-05-0329 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 17:1-9 (preacher: Rob Pomeroy)Sunday, 26 April 2020 | Acts 17:1-9 //
Rob Pomeroy | Trip to Thessalonica //
This week we return to Acts, catching up with Paul and Silas as they journey to the city of Thessalonica. We learn to trust that God will use as as he has equipped us, and we reflect on the amazing future that awaits all those who put their trust in Jesus Christ. //
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You can listen to the sermon on SoundCloud or watch on YouTube: youtu.be/bYYif5qNK68?t=31m26s2020-04-2629 min
Freedom Church ChesterWorking together to build God's kingdom (preacher: Andy Lawrie)Sunday, 19 April 2020 | Vision & Values – Episode 6 //
Andy Lawrie | Working together to build God’s kingdom //
Andy concludes our series focusing on Freedom Church’s vision and values. In this final episode, we address look at our comitment to working together, to build the Kingdom of God.2020-04-1934 min
Freedom Church ChesterHe made a way (preacher: Keith Cooper)Sunday 12 April 2020 | He made a way //
Keith Cooper | Colossians 1:16 //
History is His Story, God’s story. His purposes are worked out through Jesus Christ. //
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In Colossians 1:16 re read that all things created by him and for him; our purpose is to glorify God. That is the goal of our existence. //
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Crucifixion was not unusual in Jesus’ time. But there was nothing usual about Jesus’ sacrifice. He voluntarily gave up his life. The earth shook. The sky darkened. The temple curtain separating God’s presence from the people, was torn in two. Despite what the Romans thought, it was Jesus, not them, wh...2020-04-1228 min
Freedom Church ChesterGifts & talents (preacher: Keith Cooper)Sunday, 5 April 2020 | Vision & Values – Episode 5 //
Keith Cooper | Growth, Gifts & Talents //
Episode 5 considers Freedom Church’s value relating to gifts & talents, specifically: “Encouraging everyone to grow in faith, developing the gifts & talents God has given us”. As the UK and many other countries continue in lockdown, due to COVID-19, it is all the more important to reach out to one another, to encourage each other in the faith, to spur one another one and to show love and kindness to our neighbours and communities.2020-04-0536 min
Freedom Church ChesterValue everyone (precaher: Khumbulani Sibanda)Sunday, 29 March 2020 | Vision & Values – Episode 4 //
Khumbulani Sibanda | Value everyone, irrespective of their differences //
The third edition of our series on the church’s values concentrates on the value of every person. This sermon was delivered via Zoom, as the congregation met online during the COVID-19 lockdown.2020-03-2942 min
Freedom Church ChesterOutward looking with compassion for Chester (preacher: Andy Lawrie)Sunday, 22 March 2020 | Vision & Values – Episode 3 //
Andy Lawrie | Outward looking with compassion for Chester //
In the next in our series focusing on Freedom Church’s values, Andy looks at compassion. This is always relevant and never more so that during the current coronavirus situation. //
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This sermon was delivered via Facebook live; the video is available here: https://www.facebook.com/FreedomChurchChester/videos/808012069688884/2020-03-2231 min
Freedom Church ChesterGenerous in everything (preacher: Matt Banks)Sunday, 15 March 2020 | Vision & Values – Episode 2 //
Matt Banks | Generous in everything //
Matt continues our season examining Freedom Church’s values. This week, we focus on generosity. //
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Cover image by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/photos/epBIrtdg2Hk2020-03-1546 min
Freedom Church ChesterCreatively reflecting God's best (preacher: Dave Brown)Sunday, 8 March 2020 | Vision & Values – Episode 1 //
Dave Brown | Creatively reflecting God’s best in all we do //
Today, Dave opens our mini series focusing on the church’s core values. We begin with “Creatively reflecting God’s best in all we do”. //
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Cover image by Plush Design Studio on Unsplash2020-03-0841 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 16:25-40 (preacher: Emma Beddoes)Sunday, 1 March 2020 | Acts 16:25-40 //
Emma Beddoes | God Turning the Tables //
Conversion is the first step along the road of salvation. This starts a journey of growing in faith and freedom. Freedom comes from following God’s direction, pursuing dependence on God and passion for his purposes. //
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We have been destined for freedom. Destined for freedom from sin, freedom from the tyranny of our own selfishness, freedom to love and serve others. True freedom is found in being like Christ. //
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After his conversion, the jailer in this passage was immediately moved to serve Paul and Silas, with joy. Serving others is a...2020-03-0122 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 16:16-24 (preacher: Keith Cooper)Sunday, 23 February 2020 | Acts 16:16-24 //
Keith Cooper | Fighting Evil & Paying the Price //
Demonic spirits cannot be trusted with the gospel. In this passage we see Paul cast a demon out of a slave girl who was exploited by her so-called owners for selfish profit. //
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Satan intends to rob us of the inheritance promised to us through Abraham and fulfilled in Christ. We are divinely empowered with weapons to fight against strongholds (2 Corinthians 10:4-5). Jesus regained the authority that Adam and Eve surrendered in the Garden of Eden.2020-02-2345 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 16:11-15 (preacher: Rob Pomeroy)Sunday, 16 February 2020 | Acts 16:11-15 //
Rob Pomeroy | Open doors //
Through the experiences of Paul, the other apostles and the new convert Lydia, we learn: //
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- God commands obedience //
- God's plans are perfect //
- God opens hearts //
- How we should respond //2020-02-1635 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 16:6-10 (preacher: Keith Cooper)Sunday, 9 February 2020 | Acts 16:6-10 //
Keith Cooper | Where to, Lord? //
The Holy Spirit prevented the apostles from travelling in the direction they had intended. During this process of closing doors, God was teaching them an important lesson about actively seeking, discovering and hearing God’s direction. It is essential for followers of Christ to walk by faith. //
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When seeking his direction, consider: //
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1. The word of God //
2. Others’ wise counsel //
3. Whether the direction will result in blessing //
4. Running towards need //
5. Not overlooking what you love, the passion God has placed in you //
6. Reviewing your holy desires //
7. Prayer //2020-02-0933 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 16:1-5 (preacher: Dave Brown)Sunday, 2 February 2020 | Acts 16:1-5 //
Dave Brown | Cutting Issues //
The Jerusalem Council ruled that the Gentiles did not need to follow all the ceremonial Jewish law. This enabled Gentiles and Jews to meet together without bondage or disunity. Nevertheless in this passage, Paul arranges for Timothy to be circumcised. //
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Timothy, under Jewish tradition, was a Jew (by his mother’s line). And under Greek tradition, he was a Gentle (by his father). Paul had Timothy circumcised not to convert Timothy but because he loved the Jews and he did not want there to be a hindrance to them receiving the gospel.2020-02-0230 min
Freedom Church ChesterOur Father (preacher: Graham Webb)Sunday, 26 January 2020 | Our Father //
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Jesus’ example was to focus on the Father. We can do no better than to follow his example. //
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Our Father is always working //
Our Father always longs for his children //
Our Father sees and rewards //
Keep trusting your Father2020-01-2646 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 15:36-41 (preacher: Dave Scotland)Sunday, 19 January 2020| Acts 15:36-41 //
Dave Scotland | Unfortunate Division //
Paul and Barnabas were set aside together into a divinely appointed, godly, spiritually successful partnership. And yet here we see them in intense conflict with each other, despite the fact they are apostles. Apostles are not infallible. //
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There is no mention in this passage of prayer and fasting, or of the direction of the Holy Spirit. This section gives us a poignant reminder that no matter how well we may feel we are doing, we must always be in submission to God’s purposes. He knows the beginning from the end. His wa...2020-01-1938 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 15:22-35 (preacher: Khumbalani Sibanda)Sunday, 12 January 2020 | Acts 15:22-35 //
Khumbalani Sibanda | Letter Writing //
God’s truth transforms lives and lifts burdens. Should we follow the world’s patterns (e.g. political correctness) or God’s? //
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The apostles wrote to the gentile converts to clarify the place of the law in their lives. The law, fulfilled by Christ, shows us how to live, but no longer confers righteousness (it never would). Living now under grace, they should not look to live in bondage to every letter of the law; rather they were to live lives that were clean before God, out of love and obedience to him.2020-01-1240 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 15:5-21 (preacher: Keith Cooper)Sunday, 5 January 2020 | Acts 15:5-12 //
Keith Cooper | The Evidence Decides It //
Some Jews considered that the Mosaic law should be applied to the new Gentile converts. This meant, for example, subjecting the new believers to circumcision. //
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Peter makes the point that God has shown his approval of the Gentiles by giving them the gift of the Holy Spirit – without asking any additional legal requirements of them. Since God is not showing favouritism, the Jews should not subject the Gentiles to any form of bondage. Their confession of faith and the presence of the Holy Spirit was evidence enough that they were ac...2020-01-0529 min
Freedom Church ChesterConsider Jesus - part 2 (preacher: Keith Cooper)Sunday, 22nd December 2019 | John 1:1-2 //
Keith Cooper | Consider Jesus (part 2) //
As John begins in v1 he does not speak of the ‘Word of God’, but of the word who was with God, and was God. John is telling us how things have been from all eternity. For John the Word is revealing the man: Jesus Christ. //
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1. Jesus Christ shares God’s eternity. //
2. Jesus Christ was eternally with God. //
3. Jesus Christ is one with God.2019-12-2229 min
Freedom Church ChesterConsider Jesus (preacher: Elizabeth Linton)Sunday, 15 December 2019 | Hebrews 3:1 //
Elizabeth Linton | Consider Jesus //
Ignorance is growing, of the true meaning of CHRISTmas. Society is becoming superuser illiterate. But the bible tells us to consider Jesus. //
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He is the radiance of God’s glory (Hebrews 1:3). And through him we find freedom – freedom from sin and freedom from the curse of death. //
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At Advent, we remember Jesus’s first coming. We also think of his second coming, when he will arrive in power and the dead in Christ will rise.2019-12-1533 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 4:21-28 (preacher: Matt Banks)Sunday, 8 December 2019 | Acts 14:21-28 //
Matt Banks | Heading into Advent //
We approach scripture through the lens of Christ. Christ is all and in all. With this lens, today we look at the incarnation afresh. The incarnation is about the coming, the suffering, the resurrection and the coming again of Christ. //
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Three small details are worthy of notice in this passage: //
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1. Paul and Barnabas retraced their steps. Even though they had suffered hardship there, they went back. //
2. They returned to strengthen the believers. They chose to risk suffering for the sake of the new believers. //
3. The message they brought was a reminder...2019-12-0850 min
Freedom Church ChesterWorship Ushers In The Kingdom (preacher: Dave Fellingham)Sunday, 1 December 2019 | Hebrews 10:19-25 //
Dave Fellingham | Worship Ushers in the Kingdom //
Hebrews was written primarily to the Jews, who were rooted in the Old Testament. The theme of worship predominates Hebrews, as it does the entire bible, Genesis to Revelation. We must worship God holistically, body, soul and spirit. //
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Every time revival has come, worship has been an integral component. We see worship in its prophetic context: ushering in the Kingdom of God. The book of Hebrews demonstrates that Old Testament worship is a prototype of what was and is to come.2019-12-0153 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 14:8-20 (preacher: Keith Cooper)Sunday, 24 November 2019 | Acts 14:8-20 //
Keith Cooper | Same Story, Different Reaction //
The key word in the story of a crippled man, healed by Paul, is ‘faith’. This is not a difficult concept once we believe in a big God and a small Satan. This powerful God sent Jesus to save us. In the gospels Jesus repeatedly indicates that faith is involved in the process of healing and salvation. //
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Healing is not primarily about the person who has faith though; it is about the God who heals. God in his divine wisdom allows some sickness and infirmity to endure. But in other case...2019-11-2433 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 14:1-7 (preacher: Dave Brown)Sunday, 17 November 2019 | Acts 14:1-7 //
Dave Brown | The Cross at the Crossroads //
Paul and Barnabas travelled along major trade routes, to commercial & cosmopolitan areas. In these busy locations they had ample opportunities to talk about the work of Christ. //
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The effectiveness of the message was helped by the fact that Paul and Barnabas were: //
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1. Commissioned //
2. Anointed by the Holy Spirit //
3. Mindful of their audience //
4. Rooted in scripture //
5. Intelligible //
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They spoke boldly and God graciously gave them the power to perform miracles. This confirmed the message to those with the faith to follow Christ.2019-11-1738 min
Freedom Church ChesterKnowing and Living in our Authority in Christ (preacher: Rob Coleman)Sunday, 3 November 2019 | Ephesians 6:12 //
Rob Coleman | Knowing and Living in our Authority in Christ //
Ephesians 6:12 – our struggle isn’t against flesh and blood. //
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1. We are God’s workmanship //
2. God created humans to rule and reign over creation, serving in love //
3. He gives us the keys to bind and loose //
4. So let’s take back the ground that the enemy has stolen2019-11-0354 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 13:4-12 (preacher: Rob Pomeroy)Sunday, 27 October 2019 | Acts 13:4-12 //
Rob Pomeroy | What’s in a Name? //
Discipleship requires humility //
1. Commit all your plans to God //
2. He is God, not our servant //
3. What we ask may be bad for us //
4. God’s way is the best way //
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1. Salvation is from the Jews //
2. Treat people wisely, kindly & with grace //
3. Always seek God’s will //
4. Ask for, and exercise discernment //
5. God is much more intelligent than us //
6. God always wins //
7. Follow the direction of the Holy Spirit, always2019-10-2728 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 12:24-13:3 (preacher: Keith Cooper)Sunday, 20 October 2019 | Acts 12:24-13:3 //
Keith Cooper | The Start of Missions //
A central theme of Acts is the word of God spreading and the church growing. This is all in accordance with the sovereign will of God, under the direction of the Holy Spirit. //
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1. The Holy Spirit brings personal direction. His plans are always better than ours. Obedience is the key to understanding his will. //
2. Start with things you know you ought to do. (Prayer, reading the Bible, worship.) //
3. Do God’s will from the heart. //
4. The Holy Spirit brings corporate direction into mission work, from local ch...2019-10-2036 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 12:18-23 (preacher: Paul Jackson)Sunday, 13 October 2019 | Acts 12:18-23 //
Paul Jackson | Don’t dare mess with God //
This passage details a fairly gruesome end to King Herod. Some would reject this (or the entire bible) because of the parts that are not to their taste. But the whole bible is the word of God and contains truth. We pick and choose at our peril. //
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This King Herod was the same Herod who ordered the murder of all the children under the age of two when Jesus was born. He had friends in high places including the emperor Calligula. But his so-called power was no match fo...2019-10-1330 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 12:1-17 (preacher: Keith Cooper)Sunday, 6 October 2019 | Acts 12:1-17 //
Keith Cooper | Herod versus a praying church //
Herod was ready to do whatever it would take to increase his popularity. He has had James (the brother of John) killed and his sights are set on Peter. But the church prayed earnestly. And God arranged a rescue. //
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Our natural, default response, in every situation, should be to pray. In good times, in bad. In sorrow, in joy. Things happen in response to prayer that will not happen otherwise. This is how God chooses to operate in this world.2019-10-0630 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 11:19-30 (preacher: Rob Pomeroy)Sunday, 29 September 2019 | Acts 11:19-30 //
Rob Pomeroy | Worthy of our Trust //
God knows we are frail. In this passage, we see real people in real danger, responding to their situations with a mixture of fear and faith. We need not be discouraged though, when we face all kinds of trials and challenges. When we live to please God, we can live dailing in his presence, pursuing eternal treasure, trusting him through all circumstances. //
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We see too that God is unstoppable. The gospel will always advance. And in this advance, God reveals his glory and his plans are worked out. God is...2019-09-2930 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 11:1-18 (preacher: Emma Beddoes)Sunday, 22 September 2019 | Acts 11:1-18 //
Emma Beddoes | Turning Points //
The Apostle Peter presents to the church his vision from God, where God transforms the ceremonial Israelite laws. This reinforced the message already brought by Christ: Jesus told his listeners that uncleanness was from within, from evil hearts, not from eating particular foods. By the same token, salvation was not exclusively for the Jews, as they had supposed, but also for the Gentiles.2019-09-2218 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 10:44-48 (preacher: Keith Cooper)Sunday, 15 September 2019 | Acts 10:44-48 //
Keith Cooper | God's confirmation //
1. Be filled with the Holy Spirit. You cannot be saved without him. But God pours out his Spirit willingly to all who come to him. //
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In this filling we experience the love of Christ. He fills us with his joy. And we receive gifts. //
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2. God works according to his own sovereign will. He will fulfil his purposes in his way at his time. He does not have favourites and he cannot be contained. //
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3. God is still looking for Spirit-filled men and women of faith and action. People who live in complete dependence...2019-09-1536 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 10:23b-43 (preacher: Keith Cooper)Sunday, 8 September 2019 | Acts 10:23b-43 //
Keith Cooper | To the Gentiles //
God is changing Peter’s heart as he prepares him for ministry to the Gentiles. This involves overcoming a lifetime of teaching that the Gentiles were excluded from God’s plans. //
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There is no salvation apart from Jesus. God in his good purposes chose Cornelius and Peter to be a key part of the plan, formed before the beginning of time, to bring the Gentiles into the family of God.2019-09-0832 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 10:1-23a (preacher: Keith Cooper)Sunday, 1 September 2019 | Acts 10:1-23a //
Keith Cooper | Visions and Menus //
This is a pivotal chapter, concerned with the grafting of the Gentiles into the Christian church. Peter was to be used sovereignly by God for this specific mission. This was a process spanning many years.
God works according to his own timing and plan. We can trust his methods and timeline. His word will come to pass; no person can prevent this. //
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Cornelius was a ‘model’ religious person. But he did not know Jesus as his Saviour. Here we are God plants the seeds of change and salvation in Cornelius. Reli...2019-09-0142 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 9:32-43 (preacher: Matt Banks)Sunday, 18 August 2019 | Acts 19:32-43 //
Matt Banks | Gospel in Action //
Aeneas had been paralysed for 8 years, completely dependent on others for all his needs. Tabitha had been devoted to the works of the gospel and yet suddenly died. Both experienced suffering, a fundamental aspect of living in this fallen world – suffering that can remain this case, even though we lean into God. We should not interpret suffering as God’s disfavour. //
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Peter travels through their towns, bringing healing – resurrection, emulating the ministry of Christ. And this profound witness, showing God’s care, results in many putting their faith in Jesus. This gift of...2019-08-1852 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 9:19b-31 (preacher: Keith Cooper)Sunday, 11 August 2019 | Acts 9:19b-31 //
Keith Cooper | A New Direction //
Paul’s original mission to persecute Christians, was so well known that his change of heart caused great confusion. This confusion quickly turned into murderous intent. But Paul now considered it a privilege to suffer and be persecuted for the sake of Jesus Christ. //
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Paul understood what he had been saved from. He valued the treasure that he had received: a relationship with Christ and the gift of eternal life and redemption. This drove his passion to preach and share his new faith.2019-08-1143 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 9:1-19a (preacher: Andy Lawrie)Sunday, 4 August 2019 | Acts 9:1-19a //
Andy Lawrie | A Transformed Life //
Luke paints a beautiful picture of the transformation of Paul’s life through the direct revelation of Christ. In this, God answered the martyr Stephen’s prayer (chapter 7) not to hold the persecutors’ sin against them. No matter how bleak the situation, we should never underestimate how God responds to faithful prayers. The person who once hated and despised Jesus would now learn to call him ‘Lord’; to receive Jesus as his own Saviour.2019-08-0449 min
Freedom Church ChesterAct 8:26-40 (preacher: Keith Cooper)Sunday, 28 July 2019 | Acts 8:26-40 //
Keith Cooper | Divine Appointments //
Philip willingly travelled to spread the gospel, despite persecution, because of the love God have given him for people’s souls. He listened well to the Holy Spirit’s direction and brought the enlightenment of the scriptures and the revelation of Christ to the people he met. And Philip obeyed God, going where he was sent and speaking as he was directed. //
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As Philip explained to the eunuch, all of scripture points to Jesus. The passage confusing the eunuch could only be understood in the light of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.2019-07-2837 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 8:1-25 (preacher: Elizabeth Linton)Sunday, 21 July 2019 | Acts 8:1-25 //
Elizabeth Linton | Gospel Effects //
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Chapter 8 of Acts is a pivotal chapter. Death changes things. Stephen was the first to die, in a savage ‘mob rule’ attack. This changed the rules and the Christians became fair game. //
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This may have seemed like a disaster, but God was building his kingdom and he would not be stopped. Christ has established his disciples with the Great Commission – to take the gospel to all nations. Signs and wonders – miracles – intensified. The cords of fellowship strengthened, that bound together the believers in fellowship. //
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Simon the sorcerer thought he could buy all this and a...2019-07-2141 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 7 (preacher: Keith Cooper)Sunday, 14 July 2019 | Acts 7 //
Keith Cooper | Stephen’s reply //
Stephen delivers an empowered speech, in faith tracing the story of God’s grace to his people from Abraham onwards. An overriding theme was that God’s most devout followers made him the Lord of their lives. //
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We see this in Joseph, who became the vessel of God’s salvation during a time of famine, and in Moses, who led the captive Israelites out of servitude in Egypt. Having led the Jews to safety, Moses was then rejected by the people, who turned to false gods. In a similar way, says Stephen, first ce...2019-07-1447 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 6 (preacher: Rob Pomeroy)Sunday, 7 July 2019 | Acts 6 //
Rob Pomeroy | Life Happens //
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The gospel was being proclaimed, Christians were facing and dealing with issues of poverty, and persecution was among them. In this environment, God blessed and used the new church powerfully. In Acts 6 we learn: //
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1. We are to be prepared //
2. Our lives as Christians should be marked by good deeds (though these do not themselves gain salvation) //
3. We should not belittle our calling, whatever it may be //
4. We are accepted //
5. The results can be left to God alone2019-07-0738 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 5 (preacher: Dave Brown)Sunday, 30 June 2019 | Acts 5 //
Dave Brown | Fear and Persecution //
The disciples, moving in the knowledge of God, were preaching of Christ and his sacrifice. The church was growing and reaching out into the entire community and Jewish places of worship. //
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Ananias and Sapphira sold some land but attempted to deceive the apostles in relation to the proceeds of sale. They claimed they were handing over the entire sale price, but secretly, hoping for admiration and position, they held some back and lied about this. For this deception, in which they persisted when challenged, God slayed them. //
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News of Ananias and Sapphira...2019-06-3043 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 4:23-37 (preacher: Keith Cooper)Sunday, 23 June 2019 | Acts 4:23-37 //
Keith Cooper | One Heart and Soul //
The disciples' knee-jerk reaction to persecution was to raise their voices in praise to God. They recognised that God was fully in control and that his authority was delegated to them, to preach his hand and spread the gospel. //
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Exercising our authority in Christ: //
1. The Word of God is warfare //
2. Authority is found in the name of Jesus //
3. Remind Satan the blood of Jesus Christ defeated him //
4. Stand in the power of the Holy Spirit //
5. Live together in God-given spiritual unity //
6. The word of our testimony is potent truth //
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The...2019-06-2347 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 4:1-22 (preacher: Andy Lawrie)Sunday, 16 June 2019 | Acts 4:1-22 //
Andy Lawrie | No other name! //
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The Spirit of God has moved, and here we see some of the fallout. Some people were curious and eager to see what God was doing. Others were outraged and stood in fierce opposition to the disciples and tut gospel spread.
We should not be surprised then when we experience similar reactions. Jesus said that his word would bring division, that persecution would follow. //
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Our reaction is important: we have a responsibility to the gospel. But this should not put us under pressure. We can lean into God...2019-06-1639 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 3 (preacher: Paul Jackson)Sunday, 9 June 2019 | Acts 3 //
Paul Jackson | Power in his name //
Having been filled with the Holy Spirit, the disciples were then able to move in power. In Acts 3, we see the disciples Peter and John used to heal a lame man. And this healing was for purpose: not only to restore the lame man, but also to pave the way for the testimony of the gospel. //
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As Peter says in verse 16, “And [Jesus’] name—by faith in his name—has made this man strong whom you see and know, and the faith that is through Jesus has given the man this perfect...2019-06-0924 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 2:42-47 (preacher: Emma Beddoes)Sunday, 2 June 2019 | Acts 2:42-47 //
Emma Beddoes | Church Begins //
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles.2019-06-0228 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 2:14-41 (preacher: Keith Cooper)Sunday, 26 May 2019 | Acts 2:14-41 //
Keith Cooper | Gospel Preaching //
God gives his Spirit to anyone who comes to Jesus Christ. So now in Acts 2, Peter extends that same mercy to the crowd that have gathered together on the day of Pentecost. But first of all he explains the what, the how and the why of what had just happened before their eyes...2019-05-2636 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 2:1-3 (preacher: Dave Scotland)Sunday, 19 May 2019 | Acts 2:1-13 //
Dave Scotland | Promise Fulfilled (The Baptism In The Holy Spirit) //
The Holy Spirit came with power on the day of Pentecost. God's Spirit blew and the fire fell on the believers who were radically changed and the Church was birthed.2019-05-1936 min
Freedom Church ChesterActs 1:1-11 (preacher: Rob Pomeroy)Sunday, 5 May 2019 | Acts 1:1-11 //
Rob Pomeroy | Witness //
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The Acts of the Apostles picks up with the Gospel of Luke leaves off. Here we see Jesus ascending into heaven and promising to send the gift of the Holy Spirit, who will empower the disciples for purpose: their purpose to continue all that Jesus did and taught and to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth.2019-05-0535 min
Freedom Church ChesterBeing an authentic Christian (preacher: Dave Fellingham)Sunday, 28 April 2019 | Ezekiel 47:1-12; John 7:37- 39 //
Dave Fellingham | Being an authentic Christian //
The mark of authenticity is the quality of the believer’s life, empowered by the Holy Spirit. We are in relationship with the living God!2019-04-2859 min
Freedom Church ChesterEsther 9-10 (preacher: Keith Cooper)Resurrection Sunday, 21 April 2019 | Esther 9-10 //
Keith Cooper | A World Turned Upside Down (Jesus the better reversal) //
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The story of Esther demonstrates that the power of death can be overcome. There is a picture here of a God who fights for his people, who will not abandon them. The devil’s efforts to eliminate God’s chosen people will always fail. //
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On Resurrection Sunday, we see clearly that the threat of death must give way to Almighty God. Crucifying Jesus was the biggest mistake Satan ever made. Jesus is now and always will be our Saviour.2019-04-2119 min
Freedom Church ChesterEsther 8 (preacher: Khumbalani Sibanda)Sunday, 14 April 2019 | Esther 8 //
Khumbalani SIbanda | From Victims to Victors (Jesus the better missionary) //
Haman’s plan to kill Mordecai had been thwarted and instead he was hung on the gallows he’d prepared for Mordecai. His house and goods were transferred to his God-fearing enemy who had refused to bow down to Haman. //
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Those who put their trust in the Lord will find strength and stability in the Lord, their source and Saviour. God fought for Mordecai and he fought for the Jews. //
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Whatever our struggle, we only need to be still and trust in God.2019-04-1437 min
Freedom Church ChesterEsther 7 (preacher: Dave Brown)Sunday, 7 April 2019 | Esther 7 //
Dave Brown The Mask Comes Off (Jesus the better Esther) //
The story of Esther tells us: //
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- If the balance of power seems against us, that is an illusion; if God is for us, none can be against us //
- God’s judgement on sin is absolute //
- Where sin abounds, grace abounds much more2019-04-0752 min
Freedom Church ChesterEsther 6 (preacher: Keith Cooper)Sunday, 31 March 2019 | Keith Cooper //
Esther 6 | Warning Signals (Jesus the better servant) //
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Once again the hand of God is invisibly at work in the life of King Ahasuerus. Through a night of insomnia, God uses the king to advance his plans. //
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God is not in a hurry, but also he is never late. Mordecai simply needed to wait patiently in order to see the providence of God. Haman intended to spend a day anticipating the execution of Mordecai. Instead he was compelled, by God’s good pleasure, to spend the day honouring him. //
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So we see God’s good plans for his...2019-03-3131 min
Crazy Chester Radio HourCrazy Chester Radio Hour Episode #46: Doug CoxDoug Cox is a Canadian dobro player, music producer, educator and the artistic director and executive producer of the Vancouver Island MusicFest. He’s also hosted radio and TV shows and is heavily involved in the folk music scene. Doug is always encouraging interesting musical collaborations such as his Slide To Freedom albums that brought together musicians from America and India. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Crazy Chester Studio in Nashville. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & Funky Chester and written by Andreas Werner (Cr...2019-03-1155 min
Freedom Church ChesterFirmly free (preacher: Dave Brown)Sunday, 13 January 2019 | Dave Brown //
Galatians 5:1-15 | Firmly Free //
For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. (Galatians 5:1) //
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We are free to love, free to obey, free from slavery to sin, free from slavery to the law. Best of all, we are free to be in God’s presence.2019-01-1339 min
Heroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureFight for FreedomWith several paddocks of slaves freed and the alarm sounded, our Heroes have to move quickly to liberate the city of Sclavos from Prince Molec. Fortunately a little help has arrived of the Mandalorian variety. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 3, Episode 7 – “Fight for Freedom”"2018-03-2946 min
West Chester Nazarene ChurchFreedom in SubmissionFreedom in Grace2018-03-1136 min
Freedom Church ChesterLove God (preacher: Graham Webb)Sunday, 11 February 2018 | Graham Webb
– Love God
– Encourage One Another
– Transform Chester
Do you love God? Do you love Jesus?
In Joshua 22:5, Joshua is told to be very careful to love the Lord. In Matthew 6:33, Jesus tells us to seek first his kingdom; to put God’s purposes first.
Are we careful to love the Lord? Do we put him first? We should.
But there is no need for us to feel that this is an onerous obligation or a burden. The amazing truth is that God gives us the power to love him – as well as all the reason we could ever...2018-02-1137 min
Factions Of FreedomChester Bennington's Secrets Revealed[YouTube Video Version: https://youtu.be/avS15m3xK9k] Following the tragic news of Chester Bennington's sudden death this week, his wife has announced that she has proof that her husband didn't commit suicide. Talinda Ann Bentley has shocked fans of the late Linkin Park singer by revealing that Mr. Bennington was dead before his body was hung.In a post from her official Twitter account, she said: "he was already dead before he hung himself, I have proof.." Become An EXCLUSIVE Member: https://www.patreon.com/FreedomFaction Website: http://factionsoffreedom.jimdo.com/ Email: FreedomsFaction@Gmail.com Instagram: @Freedom_Fa...2017-07-252h 15
Freedom Church ChesterA Vision of HeavenRob Pomeroy speaking on Easter Sunday morning at Freedom Church.
A Vision of Heaven...2017-04-2338 min
Freedom Church ChesterA Passion For GodAndy speaking on Sunday 19th February at Freedom Church Chester2017-02-2621 min
Freedom Church ChesterEncourageJeremy Simpkins speaking at Freedom Church on the gift of encouraging each other.2017-01-3148 min
Freedom Church ChesterZip It And Pray!Khumbulani speaking on prayer at Freedom Church on Sunday evening.2016-04-2431 min
Freedom Church ChesterThe Antioch ChurchJeremy Simpkins speaking last Sunday evening at Freedom Church. A Prophetic and encouraging message on living as an Antioch Church.
Jeremy and his wife Ann moved from Teesside to Manchester in 2009, from where he leads Christ Central Manchester and the ChristCentral Apostolic Team.2016-02-2845 min
Freedom Church ChesterAmazing LovePeter Robinson speaking at Freedom Church Chester on Sunday 31st January @ 6pm.
Amazing Love.2016-01-3127 min
Freedom Church ChesterFreedom in ChainsMark Cuthbert will be preaching a sermon from the book of Philippians. Freedom in Chains
Sunday 17th January at 10.30am2016-01-1934 min
Freedom Church ChesterTrusting GodLizzy Briggs speaking on trusting in God and knowing his presence at Freedom Church on Sunday evening - 6th December2015-12-0627 min
Freedom Church ChesterNehemiah 13 - Concluding the BeginningFreedom Church Sunday 6th December at 10.30am
Nehemiah Chapter 13 - Concluding the Beginning
This week Mark Cuthbert concludes this series in Nehemiah.2015-12-0649 min
Freedom Church ChesterNehemiah 11&12 - On the MoveFreedom Church Sunday 29th November at 10.30am at Chester City Mission,
Nehemiah Chapter 11-12 - On the Move
This week Keith Cooper continues this series in Nehemiah.2015-11-2933 min
Freedom Church ChesterPeter - Sunday EveningPeter preaching at Freedom Church on Sunday 22nd November2015-11-2227 min
Freedom Church ChesterNehemiah 9 - PrayerNehemiah Chapter 9 - Prayer
This week Keith Cooper continues this series in Nehemiah.
Sunday 15th November at 10.30am at Chester City Mission2015-11-1635 min
Freedom Church ChesterCome Let Us Reason TogetherKhumbulani Sibanda speaking at Freedom Church on Sunday evening2015-11-1528 min
Freedom Church ChesterNehemiah 8NEHEMIAH SERMON SERIES - SUNDAY 8th NOVEMBER
Freedom Church Sunday 8th November at 10.30am at Chester City Mission,
Nehemiah Chapter 8 - The People and the Book
This week Mark Cuthbert continues this series in Nehemiah.2015-11-1236 min
Freedom Church ChesterNehemiah 7 - VigilanceFreedom Church Sunday 1st November at 10.30am
Nehemiah Chapter 7 - Vigilance
This week Keith Cooper continues this series in Nehemiah.2015-11-0522 min