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YCCAnglicanAging Positively for the LordThis morning Guest Speaker Revd Dr William Wan speaks to both the aged and the aging, encouraging us that when we face the obstacles that come with aging, to glance at the problems, glance at the challenges, but gaze at the Lord.2024-11-0520 min
The Church UncoveredIntroducing ... The Crown Uncovered, Fit For A KingComing on the 6th of May .... This season of the Podcast will concentrate on what has been learned from the 2023 Coronation. We are interested in what is of value in the rite, and what do contributors consider needs to be held on to? There will be discussion of what not included in 2023, which was integral to the 1953 rite, and what the significance of that might be liturgically and constitutionally. The very particular nature of the rite, as encompassing matters of Church and State under one umbrella, will mean that religious and constitutional questions will be explored in tandem.2024-05-0403 min
Tyndale House PodcastS2E4 Violence & Horror – How do we read Judges 19?In this episode Dr Andrew Ollerton is joined by the Revd Dr Helen Paynter to look at horror and violence in the Old Testament. Helen walks us through one of the Old Testament’s “Texts of Terror”—the notorious 19th chapter of the book of Judges and explores how we can bring humility and empathy to the way we read the Bible. Content note: Please note this episode contains extended discussion about sexual violence in the Old Testament narrative.Reading list: God of Violence Yesterday, God of Love Today? by Helen Paynter (The Bible Reading Fell...2024-04-2646 min
SundayCathedral charging; Last Christians in Gaza; Muslim Comedian Ola LabibSunday hears from George Antone from Catholic aid agency Caritas, a member of Holy Family Church in Gaza City. He's one of around 400 parishioners taking shelter in the church and tells us about problems finding food and receiving aid to keep going amidst the war.Would an entry fee put you off visiting a cathedral? One in four now charge in England. William hears from listeners as well as the Very Revd Jo Kelly-Moore, Chair of the Association of English Cathedrals, and the Very Revd Dr Tim Stratford, Dean of Chester Cathedral, which is free to enter. 2024-01-2143 min
Great Sacred MusicThursday 29th June: Byrd 400Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Michael Cayton.
Sing joyfully – William Byrd
Ave verum corpus – William Byrd
Magnificat (from ‘Second Service’) – William Byrd
Beati mundo corde – William Byrd
Agnus Dei (from ‘Mass for Four Voices’) – William Byrd
With thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.2023-06-3037 min
The Church Times PodcastBook Club Podcast: Jo Browning Wroe on A Terrible KindnessA Terrible Kindness, the debut novel by Jo Browning Wroe, is the choice for this month’s Church Times Book Club — and on the podcast this week, the author speaks to the Revd Malcolm Doney (who has written this month’s Book Club essay about it).
The book is published by Faber & Faber at £14.99 (Church Times Bookshop £13.49).
Jo Browning Wroe has an MA in creative writing from the University of East Anglia, and is Creative Writing Supervisor at Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge.
A Terrible Kindness, a Sunday Times bestseller, was inspired by conversations that she had with two embalmers who had volu...2022-09-0134 minSundayWilliam Shatner, Bahá’is in Iran, Class in the Church of EnglandHow do we preserve memories of loved ones after their death? An innovative new technology has been developed that allows people to interact virtually with someone who has recorded answers to a series of questions before their death. We discuss the moral implications and hear from the actor William Shatner who has documented his own life in a video for future generations. In Iran, there are reports that authorities have arrested several leaders from the Bahá’i community and demolished homes. William Crawley speaks to Oxford law professor Dr Nazila Ghanea, who was recently appointed the UN Spe...2022-08-2143 min
The Vicars Watch Dibley14: Tea with Mr Collins - taking many turns about the roomWe are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three female priests who love the Vicar of Dibley and want to talk about how it - and other depictions of clergy in media - match real life!
In this episode we discuss The Reverend William Collins of Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice': Ruthi & Cate have a bit of a disagreement, plus we chat a little about imposter syndrome & patrons!
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St Bride's Church, Fleet StreetChoral Eucharist – Trinity IVThis service of Choral Eucharist for the Fourth Sunday after Trinity, 10th July 2022, has been collated from archive live music recordings together with prayers, sermon and readings for the appointed day specially recorded in church and in people's homes.
This service is sung by our professional St Bride's Choir.
Download Order of Service (pdf) → https://bit.ly/3bXvYeQ
Setting: Missa Princeps pacis – William Lloyd Webber
Psalm: 82
Sermon: The Revd Canon Dr Alison Joyce, Rector of St Bride’s
Anthem: Come down, O love divine – William Harris
Organ Voluntary: Marche Hèroïque – Herbert Brewer
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GodPodGodPod 171 | Generous OrthodoxyThis special episode of GodPod was recorded as part of the Generous Orthodoxcy lecture series, sponsored by the McDonald Agape Foundation.Rt Revd Dr Graham Tomlin, Dr Jane Williams and Dr Emily Kempson host Revd Dr Katherine Sonderegger, The William Meade Chair of Systematic Theology at Virginia Theological Seminary. They have a discussion following her lecture on 'The Christological Nature of Sacrifice’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-1634 minGreat Sacred MusicThursday 31st March: Bring us, O Lord GodThis week's Great Sacred Music celebrates the works of John Donne. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis.
Bring us, O Lord God – William Harris
Sweet stay a while – John Dowland
A Hymne to Christ – Imogen Holst
A Prayer of John Donne - William Bradley Roberts
Bring us, O Lord God – Will Todd2022-04-0349 minSt Bride's Church, Fleet StreetChoral Eucharist – Presentation of Christ in the TempleThis service of Choral Eucharist for the Feast of Candlemas (Presentation of Christ in the Temple), 30th January 2022, has been collated from archive live music recordings together with prayers, sermon and readings for the appointed day specially recorded in church and in people's homes.
This service is sung by our professional St Bride's Choir.
Setting: Mass for four voices – William Byrd
Canticle: Jubilate – William Child
Sermon: The Revd Canon Dr Alison Joyce, Rector of St Bride’s
Anthem: When to the temple Mary went – Johannes Eccard
Organ Voluntary: Cortège et Litanie – Marcel Dupré
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Irreverend: Faith and Current AffairsA Christian Guide to Climate Change - Christian Leaders in ConversationResponding to the COP26 event in Glasgow this November, Irreverend hosts and Church of England vicars Revd Dr Jamie Franklin and Revd Daniel French are joined by Senior Minister of the Tron Church, Glasgow, Revd Dr William Phillip to discuss the climate change movement. Should Christians support the climate agenda or critique it? What does the Bible and Christian tradition have to say that is relevant to the topic of climate change? Why is the Church seemingly so overwhelmingly supportive of this particular political agenda? We aim to provide some helpful answers.Links:William Phillip...2021-11-051h 35SundayPsalm 23 Garden, Sanctuary, Muslim Sibling RivalryThe Chelsea Flower Show finally opens its doors on Monday 20th September. Reporter Vishva Samani went behind the scenes for a sneak preview of The Bible Society’s Garden, Psalm 23, designed by Sarah Eberle The Assisted Dying Bill gets its second reading in the Lords next month. As the debate gains momentum, our Presenter William Crawley asks how we can find more comfortable and beneficial ways of talking about the subject of death and dying. He’s joined by Liz Slade, Chief Officer of the General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches and Dr. Hina Shahid, GP a...2021-09-1943 min
St Bride's Church, Fleet StreetChoral Eucharist – Trinity IXThis service of Choral Eucharist for the Ninth Sunday after Trinity, 1st August 2021, has been collated from archive live music recordings together with prayers, sermon and readings for the appointed day specially recorded in church and in people's homes.
This service is sung by our professional St Bride's Choir.
Setting: Mass for four voices – William Byrd
Psalm: 51: 1-13
Sermon: The Revd Canon Dr Alison Joyce, Rector of St Bride’s
Anthem: Teach me, O Lord – William Byrd
Organ Voluntary: Praeludium in C BuxWV 137 – Dietrich Buxtehude
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Prayer During the DayFriday 30th July 2021 William Wilberforce, Olaudah Equiano and Thomas Clarkson Anti slavery CampaignersPsalm 31; James 5:7-202021-07-3010 min
Great Sacred MusicThursday 29th July - William WilberforceLed by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis and Gabriella Noble with organist Polina Sosnina
Music:
God’s gonna set this world on fire – arr. Hogan
Da Pacem Domine – Pärt
Amen, Lord our God have mercy from ‘St John Chrsyostom’ – Tchaikovsky
Amazing grace (My Chains are gone) – Chris Tomlin arr. Joel Raney2021-07-2916 minSt Bride's Church, Fleet StreetChoral Eucharist – James the ApostleThis service of Choral Eucharist for the Feast of James the Apostle, Sunday, 25th July 2021, has been collated from archive live music recordings together with prayers, sermon and readings for the appointed day specially recorded in church and in people's homes.
This service is sung by our professional St Bride's Choir.
Setting: Missa brevis – Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
Canticle: Jubilate in C – William Boyce
Sermon: The Revd Canon Dr Alison Joyce, Rector of St Bride’s
Anthem: Justorum animae – William Byrd
Organ Voluntary: Carillon de Westminster – Louis Vierne
Download Order of Service (pdf) → https://bit.ly/3iB3lDY
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St Bride's Church, Fleet StreetChoral Evensong – Trinity VIIThis service of Choral Evensong for the Seventh Sunday after Trinity, 18th July 2021, has been collated from archive live music recordings together with prayers, sermon and readings for the appointed day specially recorded in church and in people's homes.
This service is sung by our professional St Bride's Choir.
Responses: William Byrd
Psalm: 73
Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis: Evening Service for five voices – Thomas Weelkes
Anthem: In pace – John Blitheman
Sermon: The Revd Canon Dr Alison Joyce, Rector of St Bride’s
Organ Voluntary: A Fancy – William Byrd
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Holy Cross Church Sunday SermonsKoinonia | The Christian Fellowship ExperienceHoly Cross Church
Sunday Service
Revd Scott Thompson
April 11th, 2021
Koinonia | The Christian Fellowship Experience
1 John 1:1-7
Sugar Land, TX, USA
Photo by William White on Unsplash2021-04-1100 min
In the Shadow of the AbbeyThe War Years; 1924: Farewell Squire and ParsonIn remembrance of Henry James Vansittart Neale KCB, Lord of the Manor of Bisham, lover of the river, deeply involved in his village community with a sense of duty and service, remembered by Reverend Farrer, for 25 years his parson and friend.Revd William Farrer had been appointed vicar of Bisham by Henry Vansittart Neale in June 1900. He followed Revd Powell who had been vicar there for over 51 years. However it is possible that they knew each other for longer than this as they were distantly related. William and Henry both shared a love of the river as rowers and...2021-03-1611 min
St Bride's Church, Fleet StreetChoral Evensong – First Sunday of LentThis service of Choral Evensong for the First Sunday of Lent, 21st February 2021, has been collated from archive live music recordings together with prayers, sermon and readings for the appointed day specially recorded in church and in people's homes.
This service is sung by our professional St Bride's Choir.
Responses: William Byrd
Psalm: 119: 17-32
Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis: Short Evening Service – William Byrd
Anthem: Ne irascaris Domine – William Byrd
Sermon: The Revd Canon Dr Alison Joyce, Rector of St Bride's
Organ Voluntary: Ebarm' dich mein, O Herre Gott BWV 721 – Johann Sebastian Bach
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Weekly PodcastsIntercollegiate Service 2021The practice of delivering University Sermons dates back to the earliest days of the University. Each year eminent men and women from many different traditions are invited by the Vice-Chancellor to deliver sermons ‘before the University’. The University’s motto from Psalm 27, Dominus illuminatio mea (The Lord is my light), captures something of its purpose: an occasion for the illumination of the mind in the context of prayer. Today, these sermons occur at the University Church and in College Chapels across the University. Every year during Hilary Term, an Intercollegiate Service takes place at the University Church as members of differ...2021-02-0546 min
St Bride's Church, Fleet StreetChoral Eucharist – Presentation of Christ in the TempleThis service of Choral Eucharist for the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, Sunday, 31st January, has been collated from archive live music recordings together with prayers, sermon and readings for the appointed day specially recorded in church and in people's homes.
Order of Service (pdf) → https://bit.ly/3puIEfo
Setting: Mass for four voices – William Byrd
Canticle: Jubilate from The Great Service – Thomas Tomkins
Sermon: The Revd Dr Jeff Lake, Associate Priest
Anthem: Prevent us, O Lord – William Byrd
Organ Voluntary: Epilogue on 'Dix' – William Harris
This service is sung by our professional St Bride's Choir. If you enj...2021-01-311h 07
Weekly PodcastsThe Baptism of ChristWelcome to the University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford. We are delighted that you have joined us today for our service of Holy Eucharist. The Revd Susannah Reide is presiding and the Revd Dr William Lamb is preaching.2021-01-101h 02
In the Shadow of the AbbeyThe War Years: Episode Zero (Context)The War Years episodes are part of the series In The Shadow of the Abbey, telling the stories of the Bisham Estate . They recount life in Bisham Village in the difficult aftermath of WWI (1918 – 1924). They are based mainly on the delightful Bisham Parish reports which were published in May each year covering all aspects of village life over the previous 12 months, including Bisham Primary school, the Institute, the Church and the gentry. The reports were written by the Revd William Farrer, the much loved vicar of All Saints Bisham. This was a time when there was no state support for...2020-12-2804 minSt Bride's Church, Fleet StreetChoral Evensong – St Luke the EvangelistThis service of Choral Evensong for the feast of St Luke the Evangelist, 18th October, has been collated from archive live music recordings together with prayers, sermon and readings for the appointed day specially recorded in church and in people's homes.
This service is sung by our professional St Bride's Choir.
Responses: William Smith
Psalm: 142
Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis: Evening Service in G (Caesar's service) – John Amner
Anthem: In aeternum – William Mundy
Sermon: The Revd Canon Dr Alison Joyce
Organ Voluntary: Fugue in E minor ('The Wedge') BWV 548 – J S Bach
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Pneuma PodcastThe Enigmatic Nature of GraceBased on (Titus 2:11-15) ‘The Enigmatic Nature of Grace’ is a reminder of the wonderful grace that God showed and continue to show his people but sometimes understanding this favour can be a daunting task however, this podcast ask us not to worry whether we understand how grace works or not as all that is needed to fall in line with God is to believe in him as Creator and Saviour of our souls. Grace is the apparatus that brought us here and it is by it that we will continue to be saved until the final roll call made...2020-10-0427 minSt Bride's Church, Fleet StreetChoral Eucharist – Trinity XVIIThis service of Choral Eucharist for the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity, 4th October, has been collated from archive live music recordings together with prayers, sermon and readings for the appointed day specially recorded in church and in people's homes.
This service is sung by our professional St Bride's Choir.
Setting: Missa brevis – Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
Canticle: Jubilate in C – William Boyce
Sermon: The Revd Canon Dr Alison Joyce
Anthem: Sing joyfully – William Byrd
Organ Voluntary: Allegro from Sixth Symphony - Charles-Marie Widor
If you would like to make a donation to support our ministry, music, and architectural heritage, please do so...2020-10-041h 11St Bride's Church, Fleet StreetChoral Eucharist – Trinity XVIThis service of Choral Eucharist for the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity, 27th September, has been collated from archive live music recordings together with prayers and readings for the appointed day specially recorded in church and in people's homes. We are delighted to welcome back our preacher for this service, The Revd Preb Paula Hollingsworth, Chaplain to St Paul's Cathedral.
This service is sung by our professional St Bride's Choir.
Setting: Missa brevis – William Walton
Canticle: Jubilate in F – John Ireland
Sermon: The Revd Preb Paula Hollingsworth
Anthem: O Lord, increase our faith – Henry Loosemore
Organ Voluntary: Grand Chœur in G – Thé...2020-09-2756 minPneuma PodcastBalancing ActBased on Daniel 1:8-16 '' reminds listeners of this podcast the importance of living in a parallel world, a world of spiritual and material, sacred and secular. I reckon that this is sometime problematic and we are tempted to deny the fact, conversely, however much we deny this fact, it is the human reality. It is therefore this reality that I am referring to as balancing act. The question is not that this reality exist but how we as followers of Jesus Christ approach it.Misunderstanding parallelism has led many to extremism or compromise but clear understanding of...2020-09-2027 minPneuma PodcastPathway to SomewhereBased on Hebrews 11:1-16, ‘Pathway to Somewhere’ is a reminder to Christians of the singular reason why we are called Christians in the first instance. The primary disciples of Jesus Christ heard the Gospel of the Kingdom of God and accepted the offer of salvation and joined the pathway to heaven with Jesus Christ leading. Since then the reason for Christianity has not change but times has changed and we seem to be losing out on the primary reason why we became Christians because of the social dynamic of society which is why through this podcast I am reminding you a...2020-09-1332 minPneuma PodcastRe-centring Your GPS Navigation ArrowBased on (2 Samuel 2:1-7) “Re-centring your GPS Navigation Arrow” uses the analogy of Global Positioning System to remind fellow Christian travellers on this side of eternity to consider realigning their lives with what God is leading them to do. Like GPS operation, life is dynamic, and each morning is a start of another journey and there is an unwritten sign on an invisible surface reminding us of the need to re-centre our spiritual GPS Navigation Arrow so as to be able to have the right perspective of life and the direction of travel. To have the right perspective, you need...2020-09-0630 minPneuma PodcastThe Nature of the Secret Council of GodBased on Job 2:1-10 “The Nature of the Secret Council of God” invites believers in Christ Jesus to consider their experiences of sufferings in the light of Job’s own experience and not to allow the ignorance of not knowing what transpired on their account in God’s Secret Council to derail them from believing in God.As people, whether of faith or none we are constantly pressured to wonder about the problem of evil in this world and we ask the age-old question, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” The book of Job helps us understand...2020-08-3029 minPneuma PodcastWhat’s on Your Vision Board?Based on Habakkuk 2:1-4 “What’s on Your Vision Board?” calls listeners of this podcast to re-examine the importance of a vision board or dream board as it is the central axle for which the entire universe rotates, even when considered from the perspective of the creation narrative in the Book of Genesis how God clearly outlined His purpose for creating the universes and us. Vision board, therefore, is extremely important as it helps us establish a clear direction for our life project, and also help us align what we think we should be with what God who created want u...2020-08-2330 minPneuma PodcastDealing with the Ministry of DistractionBased on (Nehemiah 6:1-17) ‘Dealing with the Ministry of Distraction’ invites listeners of this podcast to consider the scheming of the enemy as they seek to undermine our God given visions for our lives as exemplified in the story of Nehemiah and how he overcame the agents of the ministry of distraction in the characters of Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem. However, it is worth remembering that Nehemiah overcame because Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem were on direct collision course with the plan of God. To enjoy the same measure of victory over our adversaries we too must recognise as did Nehem...2020-08-1635 minPneuma PodcastFaith and Courage in Difficult TimesBased on (Mark 5:25-34) “Faith and Courage in Difficult Times” calls the attention of listeners of this podcast to the importance of faith and courage combined in their relationships with God as they seek to work with Him especially in difficult situations such as we are experiencing today. The Lord Jesus Christ often told his followers, not to be afraid and be of good courage. There is a reason for that, human beings are predisposed to the act of fear especially the fear of the unknown and as a result could be easily be propelled by it. This is also th...2020-08-0926 minPneuma PodcastShowing Mercy to the UndeservingBased on 2 Samuel 9:1-11 “Showing Mercy to the Undeserving” a call for justice to all of God’s creation especially those He created in His own very image. No one created by God is undeserving because every single creation of God is deserving otherwise God the creator would not expend His time creating a worthless and an “undeserving individual”. God is all knowing and in His omniscience formed you who is making out time to listen to this podcast today. God’s servant David never seems to forget where God took him from and raised him to be King over His peop...2020-08-0228 minPneuma PodcastFacing What is Facing YouBased on Hebrews 11:13-19 “F” is a call to Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ to take steps of faith, and move away from what they may be afraid of in times of uncertainty. This is because the child of God is privilege to have a special relationship with Jesus Christ who the scripture says is , “the same yesterday, and today, and for ever.” (Hebrews 13:8). Listeners of this podcast may not know what is ahead of them or what tomorrow holds but the fact that they serve a living God who transcends material and immaterial time span is sufficient enough a...2020-07-2623 minPneuma PodcastThe Blessing of HumiliationBased on 2 Samuel 12:1-13, The Blessing of Humiliation invites listeners to consider the benefit in humiliation. Granted, no one enjoys period of humiliation or wants to be humiliated but the fact is, humiliation occurs all the time so if it happens what should our responses be? In this podcast we look at the life of King David as our example, how he responded to the allegorical exposé of his treacherous dealings. The curriculum of David presents us with numerous life lessons even though he lived in a different dispensation and context from us. As you listen please remember that h...2020-07-1926 minPneuma PodcastAll lives Matters to GodBased on Genesis 4:1-10 ‘All lives Matters to God’ is a clarion call to all Christians to reconsider the values we place on all lives no matter the colour of skin, age, social disposition and even the unborn because the concept of the creation of the human person begins and ends with God. Every human being is created in the "image of God", a proper understanding of this concept will help us to place high premium on the sanctity of all lives. (Mark 12:31) “Love your neighbour as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.” If we learn to love one...2020-07-1224 minPneuma PodcastThe Consequence of going with the PlainBased on (Genesis 13:5-12) “The Consequence of going with the Plain” identifies the cause of the trouble that Lot encountered as a result of his decision to go with the plain land of Sodom. From the very beginning, of their journey something went wrong with the choice that Lot made. Like many of us he probably but selfishly wanted the best expanse of the land for himself and his family, little did he know that such decision was going to be to be detrimental to his future. The text today remind listeners of this podcast that the story we read i...2020-07-0526 min
Imperial Voice - In Our CityIn Our City: with Bath Abbey rector Revd Canon Guy BridgewaterWilliam and Tosin speak with Revd Canon Guy Bridgewater, recently appointed rector of Bath Abbey, and listen to three of his current favourute tracks.2020-07-0400 minPneuma PodcastOvercoming Personal Season of DroughtBased on 1 Kings 17:1-16 “” invites listeners of Pneuma Podcast to reflect on the effect of the economic drought necessitated by the 2020 Global health emergency (COVID-19) that has thrown the whole world into a season of drought and as a result most of us are experiencing a personal season of droughts that we must overcome. A lot of questions are being asked, why are we having to face a pandemic like no other, what is the role of God or the Creator in all these?This podcast remind us that Christ is always in our crisis and that ever...2020-06-2826 minPneuma PodcastWaiting for the time of RenewalBased on Isaiah 40:27-31 “Waiting for the time of Renewal” invites listeners of this podcast to consider some of the lessons to be learned in difficult times, and if there is any lesson to be learnt from COVID-19, it is the lesson of waiting, the act of waiting has increasingly become an herculean task in postmodern society. Most of us lack that grace of waiting, but we can draw from our key text today and learn how God spoke to His people (pre-exile in Babylon) so as to not only comfort them through their trials but to give them hope...2020-06-2120 minPneuma PodcastThe Reality of Spiritual Warfare Based on (Ephesians 6:10-18) The Reality of Spiritual Warfare invites you to consider seriously the reality and the nature of the spiritual warfare raging against us today. In writing to the Ephesian Church Brother Paul calls on the Church to stay focus on the sovereignty of Lord because it is only in Lord that they be bold enough to withstand the arsenal of the enemy. It is not enough to be strong; they must also understand that there are sets of equipment they need to make victory happen in their lives, those equipment are called armour, not ju...2020-06-1426 minPneuma PodcastLet my People GoBased on Exodus 5:1-10 “Let my people go” calls us to reflect on the events of the last few days and raises concerns among the people of God and the role they are playing in the struggle for racial justice in our racially charged society. Racial injustice is an uncomfortable issue but the Church can no longer keep the silence they have kept for so long, granted, we help to abolish slavery we must now help to stop racism in our immediate communities. This is because Christians are particularly called to be peace makers, yes! that is o...2020-06-0729 minPneuma PodcastThe Holy Spirit makes all the DifferenceBased on (Acts 1:1-11) “The Holy Spirit makes all the Difference” calls believers in Jesus Christ to acknowledge the Holy Spirit of God in their lives so as to be effective followers and a people worthy of emulation. The Holy Spirit of God is the oxygen of the Christian man or woman; without Him we will suffer from spiritual respiratory problems and would certainly require pneumatic ventilators, failure to comply would lead to spiritual death. The Church cannot survive without the Holy Spirit, take out the Holy Spirit and you are left with religiously charged lives, having the forms of g...2020-05-3127 min
Weekly PodcastsPentecostThe Feast of Pentecost is one of the great Feasts of the Christian Year, marking the fiftieth day of Eastertide. The risen Christ leaves us not comfortless – for God gives us the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, to bring comfort and consolation to a world in all its fragility and need. This podcast arises out of a collaboration between the University Church, the Cathedral and students from many Colleges of the University. The Revd Professor Simon Oliver, the Van Mildert Professor, University of Durham, will give a University Sermon.
Welcome The Very Revd Professor Martyn Percy and the Revd Dr William La...2020-05-3000 minPneuma PodcastFinding Joy in the midst of ChaosBased on 1 Peter 1:3-9, “Finding Joy in the midst of Chaos” encourages listeners of this podcast to look beyond the ordinary to find joy because the joy of the Lord is the strength of the child of God and not the joy of the town. Let us therefore be joyous in this knowledge of the promises of God to us, it should strengthen and sustain us in our journey here on earth. This should be what we anchor our joy on. I pray that this podcast blesses you.Music:William Augusto – Soaking in His...2020-05-2426 minWeekly PodcastsThe Seventh Sunday of EasterThe Seventh Sunday of Easter follows the Feast of the Ascension. Our celebration of Easter takes on an element of anticipation as we look forward to the Feast of Pentecost. The nine days between Ascension and Pentecost have traditionally been a period of prayer. It is from these nine days that the tradition of a ‘novena’ comes. During these days we look forward to the Kingdom of God and we seek the gift of the Spirit, who will dwell in our hearts and intercede for us ‘with sighs too deep for words’ (Romans 8.26). The podcast is introduced by the Vicar and we w...2020-05-2300 minPneuma PodcastThe Day the Lions went HungryBased on Daniel 6:15-23, “The day the lions went hungry” is a reflection on the story of Daniel’s life of faithfulness to his God and the power of God to save those who put their trust in Him. Out of jealousy Daniel was condemned to death and was placed on the menu for the lions but the lions went hungry because what was on the menu that day was unusual, so the lions won’t eat. God knew that Daniel was on the menu for the lions and He made the lions go hungry for his sake.Danie...2020-05-1732 minPneuma PodcastRetrospect of Positive PastBased on 1 Samuel 17:32-40 “Retrospect of Positive Past” is a reflection of how David’s past victories emboldened him to take on the Giant Goliath of Gath. Undoubtedly these are difficult times in human history but for the Child of God what is important is our ability to reflect in retrospect on the positive past victories we have had because it is not the failures of the past, It is not the trouble we went through in the past; it is not the trouble we are going through that counts but the victory gained and the victory we hope for tha...2020-05-1026 minWeekly PodcastsThe Fifth Sunday of EasterUniversity Sermons have been preached at St Mary’s since the end of the thirteenth century. Each year preachers from a variety of different traditions are invited by the Vice-Chancellor to deliver sermons before the University of Oxford. This term, in response to the pandemic, the University Council has given permission for these sermons to be delivered as podcasts. These sermons provide an opportunity to hear thinkers from a range of disciplines and perspectives, drawing together the life of learning, spiritual discovery and the quest for truth. This week we will listen to the Commemoration Day Sermon, when the University remembers the...2020-05-0900 minPneuma PodcastHave Good Courage in DistressBased on 2 Corinthians 1:8-11, ‘Have Good Courage in Distress’ is an encouragement to listeners of Pneuma Podcast to be courageous in the midst of uncertainty by holding unto the understanding that Good Courage in Distress is important because the scar of the affliction you have is a testimony to your faith in God regardless. Importantly, that there is a reason for the trials that comes your way, you may not understand it now but it doesn’t matter so long as you place all your trust in God and not rely on yourselves. My prayer is that this podcast blesse...2020-05-0327 minWeekly PodcastsThe Fourth Sunday of EasterOn the Fourth Sunday of Easter, the gospel reading comes from John 10. This passage describes Jesus as a shepherd. It is an image with Messianic overtones, drawing on Psalm 23 ‘The Lord is my shepherd’ and the shepherd ‘who will look after my sheep’ in Ezekiel 34. Many of the Easter stories are characterised by confusion, mistaken identity and a failure to recognise the Risen Lord. In this meditation on Christ the good shepherd, John says that the sheep ‘hear his voice’ - just as the man born blind in John 9 responds to Jesus’ voice and is healed. Lazarus was dead four days but hears...2020-05-0200 minPneuma PodcastTitle: God is Holding all Things TogetherBased on Psalms 91:1-11 “God is holding all things together” calls the listeners of this Podcast to consider the fact of the scripture in this difficult times. We should not be afraid no matter how intense the situation may be because we have been expressly warned of perilous times to come. Its ok to ask, “where is God in all of these?” but we must first understand that when life seem to be falling apart, God still holds all things together because He is the creator of all things. I pray that this podcast blesses you.Mus...2020-04-2630 minWeekly PodcastsThe Third Sunday of EasterOn the Third Sunday of Easter, we continue to engage through the gospels with accounts of the Risen Christ. This Sunday is Luke’s long and carefully crafted story of Jesus encounter with two disciples on the road to Emmaus. The podcast is introduced by the Revd Canon Dr Judith Maltby, Chaplain of Corpus Christi College, and the reflection is offered by the Revd Susannah Reide, Chaplain of Harris Manchester College.
Welcome The Revd Dr Judith Maltby
Prayer The Collect for the Third Sunday of Easter
Hymn Now the green blade riseth
Reading Luke 24.13-35 (Anna Dill)
Organ Interlude
Sermon Th...2020-04-2500 minPneuma PodcastHeaven is still Open for BusinessBased on (Matthew 16:13-19) “Heaven is still open for business” invites listeners of Pneuma Podcast to consider and take advantage of our present Global situation and be strong in our faith in Jesus Christ and not be worried that things are getting out of control because we have been prepared for a time such as this. We are therefore encouraged to re-establish our foundations on Christ knowing that through our troubles God will make us stronger. I pray that the Lord blesses you. Shalom!Music:William Augusto – Soaking in His Presence (Instrumental)...2020-04-1929 minWeekly PodcastsThe Second Sunday of EasterThe gospel readings during the season of Easter offer us a series of resurrection appearances. On Easter Day, we read John’s account of Mary Magdalene’s encounter with the risen Lord. Today, it is the turn of Thomas. One commentator has said that 'St John’s record of the Resurrection corresponds with his record of the Passion. It is not simply a history, still less an exhaustive history, but a revelation of spiritual truth through outward facts. Writing in the centre of a Christian Church to those who were familiar with the historic groundwork of the Gospel, the Evangelist recoun...2020-04-1800 minPneuma PodcastThe Anastasis (Resurrection) of Jesus ChristBased on 1 Corinthians 15:14-19 "The Anastasis (Resurrection) of Jesus Christ.” Is a reflection on the resurrection of Jesus Christ and what it truly means to us as followers of Jesus Christ.Many people today doubt the authenticity of the resurrection because popular science says it is impossible, world religion says it is resuscitation, yet others chose to believe it as a fairy tale. But for the Apostle Paul believe the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the principal doctrine of our Christian faith. Without it there is no Christianity. I pray that this Podcast blesses you. Shalom!...2020-04-1228 minWeekly PodcastsEaster SundayEaster Day is one of the great celebrations at St Mary’s. At the beginning of our Easter Day service, ‘new fire’ struck from flint is enkindled and blessed. From this new fire the Paschal Candle will be lit. The marvellous Exsultet is then sung, proclaiming the full meaning of the Easter mystery. Candles are lit. The whole church is filled with light. We celebrate the Eucharist together, ringing bells and clashing cymbals as the Gloria begins, and then our whole celebration of the Eucharist culminates in the singing of Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus. In this podcast, we listen to the Exsu...2020-04-1100 minWeekly PodcastsGood FridayGood Friday is a sombre occasion in the life of the Christian Church, when we recall and relive the events of the day when Christ was tried, tortured, executed on a cross, and buried in a tomb. It is important to remember that Good Friday is not simply the anniversary of a past event. Although we cannot gather in church today for the Stations of the Cross, the Three Hours, and the Liturgy of Good Friday, these prayers, readings and reflections are designed to enable us to enter more deeply into the mystery of what Christ has done for us...2020-04-1000 minWeekly PodcastsMaundy ThursdayMaundy Thursday
The Gospel reading appointed for Maundy Thursday is John’s account of the last Supper, when he records that Jesus washed his disciples’ feet and gave to his disciples a new commandment (Mandatum) that they may love one another. This evening, although we cannot share in the Eucharist together, we also pray for those who are called to imitate Christ’s loving service: for some, such as healthcare workers, that may involve caring for the sick or offering practical assistance to those who are self-isolating, for others, it may mean social distancing. The Revd Dr Will Lamb will offer a refle...2020-04-0900 minWeekly PodcastsPalm SundayPalm Sunday
The Gospel reading appointed for Palm Sunday records Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21.1-11). It marks the beginning of Holy Week as we journey with Christ to Calvary. Christ enters his own city to complete his work as our Saviour, to suffer, to die and to rise again. The Revd Alan Ramsey offers a reflection on this story, as we prepare for the Triduum, the period of three days which precedes Easter Day and which will be marked by further podcasts on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Day.
Welcome The Revd Dr William Lamb, Vicar, in...2020-04-0400 minPneuma PodcastSafe and Secure from all alarmsBased on Psalm 91:1-11 “Safe and Secure from all alarms” invites listeners of this Podcast to consider the benefits of putting our trust in God in the midst of trouble such as we have now. The reflection on God’s sovereignty over all of His creations will help us greatly to overcome trials and temptations in this fallen world. It is to the credit of the child of God like you to know that in spite of life’s turbulence we can still experience God’s favour when we acknowledge Him as our everlasting arms. I pray that this podcast bl...2020-03-2928 minWeekly PodcastsThe Fifth Sunday of LentThe Fifth Sunday of Lent
Welcome The Revd Charlotte Bannister-Parker
Prayer The Collect for the Fifth Sunday of Lent
Hymn O sacred head, sore wounded
Reading John 11.1-45 Elisabeth Dutton
Organ Prelude
Sermon The Revd Dr William Lamb
Anthem Farrant, Hide not thou thy face
Prayers Alice Willington
Blessing The Revd Dr William Lamb
Organ Voluntary Ode Kenneth Leighton
The sound quality may be uneven as participants have recorded the different elements of the podcast themselves.2020-03-2800 min
Great Sacred MusicGreat Sacred Music - Thursday 26th March - HopeThe second in our weekly online Great Sacred Music series, launched in light of St Martin's temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be uploaded every Thursday at 1.00pm.
Great Sacred Music began in 2013 and has continued on Thursdays at 1.00pm ever since. It's part of the way St Martin's is trying to reimagine faith and outreach. If you'd like to support our work visit smitf.org/give
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis
Music
By gracious powers - William Bradley Roberts
Adonai ro'i (Psalm 23) - Gerald Cohen
There is...2020-03-2612 min
Pneuma PodcastBecause He Lives we can face tommorrow - 22:03:2020, 16.44Based on Matthew 28:1-10 “Because He Lives, we can face tomorrow” encourages listeners of this Podcast of the potency of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and to help us overcome our fears in trouble times. The death, burial and the resurrection of Jesus Christ accomplished our salvation, it is our atonement, our reconciliation, our peace in trouble times on earth and blessed assurance on the other side of eternity. “Do not be afraid”. I pray that this Podcast blesses you. Shalom! Music:William Augusto – Soaking in His Presence (Instrumental) Soew Rose: Because He Lives, we can face tomor...2020-03-2224 minWeekly PodcastsThe Fourth Sunday of LentThe Fourth Sunday of Lent
The Gospel reading appointed for the Fourth Sunday of Lent is the story of the man born blind in John 9. It is a long reading, but it recounts a series of encounters with characters on and off stage. It is a story which helps us to reflect on distance and presence, on encounter and relationship. The podcast ends with prayers for all those affected by Covid-19 and those seeking to provide care and support.
Welcome The Revd Dr William Lamb, Vicar
Prayer The Collect for the Fourth Sunday of Lent
Anthem Tallis, God, grant with...2020-03-2100 min
Pneuma PodcastCoronavirus- Faith over Fear in the Land - 15:03:2020, 15.47Based on Acts 27:33-44 “Coronavirus: Faith over Fear in the Land” is an encouragement to believers in Christ Jesus to allow their faith in God to help them overcome the fear that is in the land because when the whole world is hopeless, we are burdened to bring hope in our community. Jesus Christ promised to be present with us in every way. Therefore, just like the Apostle Paul in his shipwreck experience, we must stay calm in the midst of the trouble that this broken world bring us. I pray that this Podcast blesses you. Shalom!Musi...2020-03-1522 min
Pneuma PodcastYou are called to Bless your City - 08:03:2020, 17.03Based on Jeremiah 29:1-7 “You are called to Bless your City” invites listeners of this podcast to consider the central message of Jeremiah’s letter to the exiles in Babylon. Strangely enough Jeremiah’s prophetic letter gave detail of how they must conduct themselves in the strange land where they found themselves. Sometimes the simplest option would be to live on the edge of this life because of the fear of the known and the unknown but this letter commanded the exiles to be productive, participate in the life of the city they live in and pray for its welfare. We too c...2020-03-0822 min
Pneuma PodcastRejoice in the presence of God - 01:03:2020, 18.36Based on Psalm 16:1-11 “Rejoice in the presence of God” invites listeners to consider the message of Psalm 16, a Psalm that is also known as the Golden Psalm is a very beautifully crafted song, an account of lasting satisfaction in the presence God. The world we live in is full of distress of every form but this psalm is unquestionably a place of refuge for any child of God going through life’s surgery as it calls us to rely on God more than anything else. I pray this Podcast Blesses you.Music:William Augusto – Soaking in His Pres...2020-03-0120 min
Pneuma PodcastFreedom from Graveclothes - 23:02:2020, 16.49Based on John 11:17- 44, “Freedom from Grave Clothes” calls believers to consider the story surrounding Lazarus’ death burial and resurrection. Implicitly, believers can fall into the trap of focusing on the seeming impossibility of a situation that they fail to see possibilities even when is obvious as it was in the case of Martha. Martha believed in the metaphorical futuristic resurrection of Jesus Christ, but Jesus was right there and was talking about what was possible in the immediate. Even when resurrection happens, the possibility of remaining bound by graveclothes can be a factor in the life of the believer. My pra...2020-02-2324 minPneuma PodcastThe Value of the Journey - 16:02:2020, 19.16Based on 2 Corinthians 11:24-26, ‘The Value of the Journey’ is a reflection on the journey believers in Jesus Christ must make on this side of eternity. Many preachers I included have preached countless sermons highlighting the importance of the destination of our Christian journeys but this podcast draws our attention a little bit to the process because it is through the process that the destination is achieved, which means that the journey is equally as important as the destination. I hope and pray that someone finds some encouragements in this message Podcast.Music:William Augusto – Soaking in His Pr...2020-02-1625 min
Pneuma PodcastWhere Is Your Faith? - 09:02:2020, 16.26Based on Luke 8:22-25 'Where Is Your Faith?' is simply an invite for us to look at the importance of faith as we seek to follow Jesus Christ and having that kind of faith that is necessary to overcome all the challenges that life throws at us so much so that we do not become overburdened and begin to lose faith in God. The old Devil may be permitted to take all of our worldly possessions away but one thing he cannot take from us unless we willfully hand it over to him is our faith in God. I...2020-02-0922 min
Pneuma PodcastTaking Charge of your Turbulence in life - 02:02:2020, 19.23Based on James 1:1-6 “Taking Charge of your Turbulence in life” Reminds Christians of the importance of how we respond to trials and temptations in our walk with God. The Apostle James challenged us to Consider our sufferings as pure joy, because it produces perseverance in the end. Just as aircrafts suffers turbulence during flight and survive, similarly I also invite Christian not to be afraid of their turbulence because we are built to weather through life’s turbulence so as to survive. I pray that this Podcast bring you comfort in Jesus’ Name.Music:William Augusto...2020-02-0218 min
Pneuma PodcastCalled to Harmony in Christ - 26:01:2020, 18.21Based on (1 Corinthians 1:10 -18) ‘Called to Harmony in Christ Podcast’ is about the need for the body of Christ to make conscious effort to embrace unity as it is the fabric by which the Church of God is built on Earth is built. The Lord Jesus Christ prayed for Unity in (John 17:21) However, our struggle today is how we make this passionate prayer happen within the Body of Christ away from the numerous labels we have today. My prayer is that listeners of this Podcast will be the answer to the prayer of Jesus Christ. Shalom!Music:Will...2020-01-2627 min
Pneuma PodcastRecasting your Commitment to the Lord - 19:01:2020, 16.28Based on Joshua 24:14-21, ‘Recasting your Commitment to the Lord’ is an invitation to Believers in Christ to consider the unique opportunity they have to recommit themselves to the Lord, taking cue from Joshua’s passionate appeal to the people of Israel to do likewise.For Christians, the memories of the day they encountered Calvary should be a great inspiration and catalyst for them to examine their relationships with Jesus Christ and make attempt to recommit their lives to Him if they find themselves lacking and I think that that is the whole point of this Podcast. May the Lord h...2020-01-1924 min
Pneuma PodcastIn the Shadow of Cherith - 11:01:2020, 21.06Based on 1 Kings 17:1-9 ‘In the Shadow of Cherith’ brings to life the fascinating experience of the Prophet Elijah in the Brook called Cherith, his obedience and willingness to remain in the Shadow until he is told otherwise. The one important lesson to learn from the story is obedience and dependency on God to provide our needs even in the shadow when no one knows or care about us. The will of God can never lead us to where the grace of God is not sufficient. God already had the provisions in place before the need arise. I pray that this...2020-01-1123 min
Pneuma PodcastGreat joy for all people - 06:01:2020, 16.15Based on Luke 2: 17 – 20, “Great joy for all people” call on Christians to reflect on the actions of the Shepherds after the angelic visitation and their subsequent Resolve, Response, and Reverence of the Christ-Child. Christmas did not just end on ‘Christmas day’ because the message of Christmas lives on after Christmas. In the same way let us resolve to live for Christ this 2020, not only by keeping faith but by telling others about faith in Jesus Christ because all that’s left after Christmas is to tell others of the “Great joy for all people”, which is the coming of Jesus Christ into our...2020-01-0622 min
Pneuma PodcastDivine interruption - 22:12:2019, 20.35Based on Matthew 1:18-25 Divine interruption is a reflection on the experiences and interruptions of the lives of Mary, Joseph and the prelude to birth of the Christ-Child, but more than that it is about us becoming more open and receptive to the interruption of God in our lives as we seek a deeper walk with Him. Divine interruption should not be seen in a negative light because it happens when God is interested in you as conduit for his purpose. I pray that this podcast will bless you in Jesus’s Name Amen.Music:William Augusto – Soak...2019-12-2223 min
Pneuma PodcastUnmanaged Expectation - 15:12:2019, 15.34Based on Matthew 11:2-11 “Unmanaged Expectation” is a reflection on the unmet expectation of John the Baptist by Jesus Christ. When in prison, John expected Jesus Christ to come and have him released but that didn’t happen. Like every human being John doubted his previously confession of Jesus’ identity because he failed to manage his expectation about the character and the designation of the Messiah. By doing so he relegated the mission of God to the dimension of his own expectations, failing to understand that we do not have the capability to encapsulate God’s plan in our prefabricated container...2019-12-1524 min
Pneuma PodcastThe Herald of his Coming - 08:12:2019, 18.47Based on Matthew 3:1-12 “The Herald of his Coming” is an Advent reflection on the message of John the Baptist as a herald for Jesus Christ. As we reflect on the birth of the Christ Child it is also a time to get ready, and to prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ the second time because the first Advent is in past and the second is yet to come. I pray that this podcast blesses you.William Augusto - Instrumental Worship, soaking in his presence a new season Whitelight Media Production- “He's coming back again" by the Yo...2019-12-0830 min
Pneuma PodcastMaranatha: a Classified Info - 01:12:2019, 16.30Based on Matthew 24:36-44 “Maranatha: a Classified Info” call the attention of listeners of Pneuma Podcast to the need to seize the opportunity that Advent present us, to focus more on the Second Coming of Jesus Christ which is the reason why he came before. However, we are confronted with the problem of chronology and periodization because the date, and time of Maranatha are “a classified information” known only to God. (Luke 19:10) Since we are oblivious of this information, we must do all we can to stay prepared so as not to be caught unaware when Jesus Christ returns. I pray tha...2019-12-0125 min
Pneuma PodcastFather, forgive them. - 24:11:2019, 17.55Based on Luke 23:33- 43 “Father, forgive them” invites listeners of this Podcast to consider the manner that Jesus Christ accomplished his ministry on earth by taking his rightful place as the King of kings whose chief weapon is forgiveness. Jesus Christ approached his humiliation and suffering from a place of understanding that those persecuting him were ignorant. Jesus Christ looked beyond the physical appearance of his persecutors; to be able to forgive we must also look beyond the person. We must therefore endeavour to cultivate the habit of forgiveness because Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour forgave all those who...2019-11-2424 min
Pneuma PodcastStanding Strong in Perilous times - 17:11:2019, 14.41Based on the Gospel of Luke 21:5–19 Standing Strong in Perilous times is a clarion call to all believers in Christ Jesus to take seriously the signs of the end time not by predicting the date of the second coming but by being fully prepared for the event. This preparation include persecution that Christians may suffer as a result of following Christ. The signs are there for all to see, false prophets everywhere, natural catastrophes events are on the increase, nations are rising against nations and the world is seriously being engineered against GOD but there is hope if we stand st...2019-11-1725 min
Pneuma PodcastRe-igniting Your First Love for God - 07:11:2019, 22.42Based on (Revelation 2:1-7) “Re-igniting Your First Love for God” invites listeners to be aware and take responsibilities for their actions within the body of Christ. This is because Christians are responsible for the spiritual condition of the Church and moral decay of our society as a consequence of being indifference. Like the Church at Ephesus Christians can do well to take the advice of Jesus Christ by returning to their first love.Music Credit: Daniel Shiells / Mike Newbon - Father I Place into Your HandsWilliam Augusto - Instrumental Worship, soaking in his presence a new...2019-11-1023 min
Pneuma PodcastA personal encounter with Jesus Christ - 03:11:2019, 15.00Based on Luke 19:1-10 “A personal encounter with Jesus Christ” calls the attention of believers and non to the story of Zacchaeus a chief tax collector who desired to meet Jesus Christ and as a result was honoured to host him. It is also about the readiness of this perceived sinner-man to make his wrongs right. (a virtue that is infrequent today) This story is a real example of what true repentance should be. I hope and pray that this podcast blesses you.Music Credit:William Augusto: Instrumental Worship, soaking in his presence Child of God: Kath...2019-11-0323 min
Pneuma PodcastThe Irrepressible Widow - 20:10:2019, 22.43Based on (Luke 18:1-8) The Irrepressible Widow like many stories in the Bible brings a new dimension to us and to encourage believers who are reluctant to bring their appeals to God in prayer to rekindle your confidence in God with the understanding that it is God‘s pleasure to grant us our prayer requests in His time as He makes all things beautiful. I pray that this Podcast Blesses you.Music Credit: William Augusto - Instrumental Worship, soaking in his presence a new season Jones Beene: Calling Glory, Don't Give Up Hosted on Acast. Se...2019-10-2023 min
Pneuma PodcastThe Authentic Act of Thanksgiving to God - 13:10:2019, 18.46Based on (2 Kings 5:1-3,7-15c and Luke 17:11-19) “The Authentic act of Thanksgiving to God” invites believers in Christ to consider the importance of thanksgiving that is from the heart. Naaman the Army Commander and the foreign ex-leper recognised the importance of thanksgiving and returned back to show their gratitude to God for healing them and for restoring their dignity free of charge. The Lord Jesus Christ commended this very act of thanksgiving and blessed the ex-leper more. There are lessons to learn from these grateful people. Let us also remember that the fact that Jesus Christ died for us i...2019-10-1328 min
Pneuma PodcastCalled to be a Regular Witness for Jesus Christ - 06:10:2019, 16.05Based on (John 1:40-51) “Called to be a Regular Witness for Jesus Christ” invites all followers of Jesus Christ to take their rightful place within the mission of God as witnesses that does not require expert witness training. The business of winning souls for Jesus Christ is every Christian’s business and not just the ministers. Philip learnt this lesson early in his ministry with Jesus Christ that all that is needed is to attest to the truth in the most simplistic manner as it is the work of the Holy Spirit to do the convicting. “We have found the one...2019-10-0621 min
Pneuma PodcastA lost Sheep and a missing Coin - 15:09:2019, 14.44Based on Luke 15:1-10 “A lost Sheep and a missing Coin” reminds Christians of the mission of Jesus Christ on this side of eternity. Throughout his earthly ministry he was found to be crossing the imaginary lines drawn by the religious leaders of his day, this welcoming approach is replicated many times in the New Testament but for the Pharisees it was a step too far for a Rabbi. Jesus responded in two parables, the two parables reveal God’s character, His grace and his love toward sinners and the purpose of searching is to find them so that on return...2019-09-1521 min
Pneuma PodcastCounting the Cost of Discipleship - 12:09:2019, 18.50Based on (Luke 14: 25-33) ‘Counting the Cost of Discipleship’ invites Pneuma Podcast listeners to examine closely what Jesus Christ meant by denial and counting the cost in order to qualify for discipleship mantle. Counting the cost first like in any project will help every disciple of Jesus Christ to overcome future difficulties that may occur along the way, especially challenges that will directly impact on the basic principle of faith in Christ. It is my prayer that this podcast blesses you.Music: Special thanks to...William Augusto -Soaking In His Presence Instrumental WorshipRay Boltz - Take Up Y...2019-09-1225 min
Pneuma PodcastSeeking the Margin - 01:09:2019, 23.33Based on (Luke 14:1, 7-14) “Seeking the Margin” invites listeners of this Podcast to seek the margin rather than the centre of society’s class distinction and to identify with those who are disadvantaged and also to demonstrate genuine hospitality that is intentionally directed towards those we are uncomfortable with or who may be different from us. When people are deeply moved by the love we share with them, their lives are changed. I believe this to be our mission, a mission to change the world of injustice to a place where justice reigns supreme as we allow his will to be don...2019-09-0226 min
Pneuma PodcastGrasshopper Philosophy - 23:08:2019, 18.37Based on (Numbers 13: 26-33) Grasshopper Philosophy presents us with a vivid examples of those who have spent the rest of their lives in mental quagmire and as a result reduced themselves mentally and physically to Grasshopper mentality. “We seemed like grasshoppers in our own eyes, and we looked the same to them.” We can however, begin the process of deconstructing those negative structures from our lives and reconstructing it with positive mental attitude that is founded in Christ Jesus who is the author and the finisher of our faith. I pray that this Podcast will bless you.Music: Will...2019-08-2533 min
Pneuma PodcastSteward of the mystery of God revealed - 18:08:2019, 13.47Based on Colossians 1:24-29 and 2:1-15, “Steward of the mystery of God revealed” is a succinct look at the Apostle Paul’s uncompromised approach to the developing heresy in the Colossian Church Community, a situation that had the propensity to cause greater spiritual harm to the body of Christ at that time. This podcast is an invite to the Church today to be aware and approach similar situation with the same vigour. I pray that the Lord will help and guide us against any such machination of the enemy.Podcaster: Revd Michael Angley OgwucheMusic: Produced by Wil...2019-08-1824 min
Pneuma PodcastThe X Factor of Faith - 11:08:2019, 15.20Based on (Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16) The X Factor of Faith) invites listeners of this podcast to consider the heroes of faith accounted in the passage, what it was that kept them focused on their journeys of life. I believe it was their X factor, the ability to believe in the immaterial, intangible and the incompressible, you too can have the X Factor to be counted among these great saints. I pray that this Podcast blesses you. Music Credit: William Augusto: Soaking in His Presence (Instrumental Worship) and Tim Godfrey: So Good. Bible reading Courtesy: Bible.is. Copyright holders, please get...2019-08-1123 min
Great Sacred MusicThere is a balm in Gilead: The Spirituals of William DawsonExploring the Spiritual arrangements of African-American composer and choral director, William Dawson, with St Martin’s Voices, directed by Andrew Earis and introduced by Revd Dr Sam Wells.
Music:
Ain’a that good news (extract) - Spiritual arr. William Dawson
There is a balm in Gilead (extract) - Spiritual arr. William Dawson
Hear more at Great Sacred Music at St Martin-in-the-Fields in London on Thursdays at 1.00pm. All welcome. Admission free.2019-01-1105 min
Christians In ParliamentThe transformation of the world - Colossians 3:1-17 - Revd Jago WynneAudio of a talk given by Revd Jago Wynne as part of a series of talks on 'What motivated William Wilberforce?' on 'The transformation of the world' from Colossians 3:1-17 at a Christians in Parliament Chapel Service in the Chapel of St Mary Undercroft on Tuesday 26th June 2018.2018-06-2624 min