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The 12Spiritual CoachingGod wants us to see ourselves as one being sent - sent to present the Gospel and to disciple. We are to remain in that cyclical process and create environments for others to connect, learn, grow, and do the same. It is in those spaces that we have the opportunity to live on mission, to disciple and be a spiritual coach for others.
If you would like the show notes for personal use or for a team training, please email Roger@rogernelmes.com and indicate the title, season, and episode number.2023-08-2424 minThe 12Daily EncountersI admit, juggling between work, family, taking care of our home, our bills, being active in our community and church…it can be disorienting at times. This is all the more reason to maintain a disciplined prayer life. Lets take a quick look at three ways Paul encourages us to have daily encounters with God. 2023-08-0914 minThe 12Gut PunchWe’ve all probably had a personal gut punch in our life-time. A loved one passing, loss of a job, rejection of special someone, or an unexpected bill. The truth is, we need to expect the unexpected. Let's chat for a minute about noble king who after receiving a death sentence, was granted 15 bonus years to live.2023-07-1419 minThe 12Hide and SeekThis episode is a reading of the introduction and chapter 1 of my book, The 12. If you're interested in purchasing a copy you can visit my webpage, rogernelmes.com 2023-06-2815 minThe 12Gateway to DiscipleshipAssuming that delegated authority and power given us as believers, we seek to fulfill the commission to make disciples. In the context of small groups, I offer you six directives for making your groups a gateway to discipleship. Click HERE for the show notes. 2023-06-1436 minThe 12Don't Say SuicideSuicide is not something we are very eager to talk about. In fact, the topic for many is taboo and uncomfortable. Today's show features a guest appearance from Sara Tanner, a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate at Changing Tides Counseling. Sara shares some vital statistics and information to ease difficult conversations into productive dialogue. Note can be made available upon request. Simply email Roger Nelmes at roger@rogernelmes.com 2023-06-0247 minThe 12The Battle In Your MindHow often do we walk around defeated, seemingly powerless, all because we are loosing the battle in our mind before we even pick up our sword? The battle in Gideon’s mind probably isn't very different that yours. Let's look at five keys to fighting that battle. Click here for the Show notes. Click for the GoFundMe page.2023-05-1921 minThe 12Get ReadyIt's one thing to be a "fan" it's another to be an actual follower. Joshua was following this great leader, learning, serving, and doing. But now Moses is dead and its time for Joshua to step out. God tells him, "get ready" - it's you turn to lead.
Show Note - Click HERE2023-04-2818 minThe 12What's BetterI think it’s safe to say that we all face dilemmas everyday. Situations where we have to make decisions about what’s better for us personally, or as a family, or as a business. So what’s better, or even best? How do I know? Perhaps a few simple questions will help us to sort it out. Click HERE to download the show notes.2023-04-1221 minThe 12The Messy Middle P2I think we all want revival - personally and corporately. The problem is that our enthusiasm for Jesus gets muddied down by the messy middle of life. This happens in other areas of our life - our marriages, our parenting, our schooling, our jobs, and careers. It’s not intentional. Our excuse is often times, “well, life happened.” Things got messy in the middle. Things got harder and I thought it was supposed to get easier. This is Part 2 of The Messy Middle where we look at three things we can do while in the messy middle of life. You can...2023-03-2219 minThe 12The Messy Middle P1I believe we are always in the midst of revival but we far too often miss it because we get stuck in the messy middle of a mundane Christian life. Revival isn’t something that comes and goes. It’s not a special event or series of services. Revival is always present. Revival is something that we either embrace or overlook. Are you experiencing personal revival, or are you stuck in the messy middle of life?
Download the Show Notes2023-03-0824 minThe 12State of the UnionIdeally, the purpose of the President’s State of the Union address is to instill confidence in the current government system and to display how the current administration is protecting and providing for the people. It’s also a means to propose his personal plans for the years to come. What would it look like for you to give an address about the state of your union with Christ?
Download the Show Notes and follow along for personal study or use them to lead your team or small group in some discussion: https://bit.ly/3lDF6u22023-02-1621 minThe 12Vision and ProcessWhere there is no vision, the people are unrestrained (perish). But happy is he who keeps the law. (Provers 29:18)
God’s VISION is that of divine relationship - that God’s people would be holy and set aside for his glory. The LAW was designed to give us guidelines, boundaries, and processes to fulfill God’s vision for that very relationship.
VISION when accompanied by PROCESS brings blessing. We become not only inspired and motivated, but also empowered and equipped to do what God has called us to do!
Click HERE for the Sermon...2023-01-2531 minThe 12Best Version Of YourselfIt has been discovered that the second Friday of the year is the day when about 80% of people drop or quit their New Years resolutions. I’m pretty sure that none of us have to look very far in our own history to see resolutions that we have “quit” on. Most resolutions are around the idea of health - exercising, eating better, or maybe even stopping a negative habit like smoking. Whatever your resolutions might be, I want to briefly encourage and equip you to not give up. And even if you’ve dropped out or quit on them, let me c...2023-01-1110 minThe 12A Christmas To RememberIs there a Christmas that stands out above the rest for you? Maybe it was the year that your significant other popped the big question with a beautiful diamond ring. Maybe it was the year that your dad got you a puppy. I’m sure there is one that sticks out in your mind even now. What was it? Do you want to know mine?2022-12-2011 minThe 12Building TeamsWhether you are manager at Walmart, a high school teacher, a shift supervisor at Chik-Fil-A, a VP of operations at Exxon, a PTA president, or a volunteer coordinator at your church, building teams is a HUGE part of what we all do. With the winter holidays on top of us, I know that we are all feeling the pressure to finish 2022 strong, and plan for an amazing 2023. I am no expert in building teams, but I have learned a few things over the years from some great mentors like Jeanie Mayo and Harold Mizner. Here are a few things...2022-11-2312 minThe 12Attitude of GratitudeHaving an attitude of gratitude requires that we remember three things: Our Past–how far he has brought us, His Promises–His faithfulness now and his faithfulness yet to come, and His power–He uses our barriers as stepping stones toward victory. Failure to remember puts us on the road to disappointment, because what we fail to remember we are prone to repeat. Download the FREE study guide HERE or copy and paste this link into your browser - https://bit.ly/3WN5hfP. 2022-11-0916 minThe 12Tag AlongI was the typical little brother, notorious for being a tag along to my older siblings. The thing about tag alongs is that they are generally uninvited guests. Sometimes I think that's how I've viewed my relationship with God. Can you relate? So then what do we do with the Scripture where Paul says "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength" (Phil 4:13)? We are not bystanders taking a casual ride on the coat tails of our King. The formula is, I do the natural and He does the super - I do, he does. Paul...2022-10-2508 minThe 12This Is The DayThe Psalmist said THIS is the day the Lord has made and we need to rejoice in it! But far too often Mondays can become mundane, Tuesdays can be tiresome, Wednesday become whiny, Thursdays can be treacherous, Friday’s get freaky, Saturday are sleepy, and Sundays become scattered. That's not living life to the fullest and that's definitely not what God intended. Everyday is an opportunity to meet with God, to enjoy our relationships, to make the most of life, and to make a difference in someone’s life. This is the day!2022-10-1209 min
The 12Earning The Right To InfluenceWe all have the right to our opinions and to speak our minds, but we have to earn the right to influence someone. Genesis 37 through 45 tells the story of Joseph and how he earned the right to influence others. You can download the study guide HERE.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11fiheXM5TOgK76_4vxi-vaPAgHoLPqjZ/view?usp=sharing2022-09-2812 minThe 12What Makes You AngryThe emotion of anger isn’t wrong or sinful. As with all emotions, it’s our reaction to anger that leads to positive or negative results. Today we will look at God’s anger, why ours is different, and how we should deal with it. HERE is the study Guide to use for your small group discussion or as leadership development for the team you serve with.
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https://gofund.me/edd8932c2022-09-1518 minThe 12Greater ThingsHave you ever noticed that people love debating about who is the greatest? Who was the greatest NBA player, Michael or Kobe? How about quarterback, Brady or Montana? How about the greatest band, Rolling Stones or Pink Floyd? I think we all have a little bit of a desire to be the greatest - maybe not the greatest in the world - but at least greater than we were last year, last week, or yesterday. Did you know that Jesus said that we will do greater things than the work He did?2022-09-0811 minThe 12Better TogetherI think we Would you agree that we have a tendency toward solitude? That is one of the enemy's tactics. God never intended for us to do life alone. Relationship was God's original intent - both vertically with Him, and horizontally with others. We are better together. Today we going to take a quick look at why small groups are valuable and necessary. Here is the Study Guide - https://bit.ly/3wRIG6G 2022-09-0116 minThe 12Thank You For Teaching MeWe need to not only be eager and willing to learn, but also ready to pass that wisdom and knowledge on to others. We need to be both teachable and willing to teach. You can download the Study Guide HERE.
Check out my GoFundMe page and consider praying for and supporting my book publishing journey. Click HERE for more information.2022-08-2317 minThe 12Stay In Your LaneHoliness simply means to come out and be separate, set apart unto God. Peter is reiterating the Old Testament principle of how we are to be God’s covenant people, and how obedience and being set apart is the only lane that leads to blessing. We need to stay in our lane. You can download a FREE copy of the Study Guide by clicking HERE.2022-08-1620 minThe 12Fighting Finishing FaithfulPaul was well aware that both his ministry and his life were coming to a close. He writes this letter to his protege Timothy and gives the secret formula for leaving a legacy. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith" (2 Timothy 4:7). Here is the STUDY GUIDE for you to use on your own or with others in a group for discussion and application. 2022-08-0912 minThe 12How Many TimesRegardless of where we are physically or spiritually, like Peter, we are all being asked, “Do you love me?” Do you love Jesus more than a career, more than a relationship, more than your social status, more than your title, more than the size of your bank account?
He asked Peter 3 times. I don’t know how many times Jesus has asked you. I couldn’t tell you how many times he’s asked me - a lot. What I do know is that regardless of how many times it has been, He’s asking you again today. Do yo...2022-08-0215 minThe 12Press OnSpiritual maturity celebrates progress and victories while keeping the end in mind. We may be able to see the finish line, but we’re not there yet. We may have been knocked off course at times. We may have dropped the baton. We may be wearing someone else’s sneakers, or even feel like we are not in the best lane. But, we know - yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, so today - right now - we press on.
To download a copy of the study guide for yourself or to use for your small grou...2022-07-2615 minThe 12When I Am AfraidFear is real and at times an incapacitating emotion. We all face it and we all learn to either live with it, or to overcome it. We can’t just ignore it. King David understood this and he had a solution. He said in Psalm 56:3, “But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.” Today we will look at three keys to overcome our fears.2022-07-1908 min
The 12Dig Down DeepIf you want to reach new heights, you must first dig deep.2022-07-1208 min
The 12Pulling Weeds and Planting SeedsAs with anything, the amount of time and energy you invest into something is directly related to the results you get out it. We’ve all heard a form of that statement before. You only get out what you put in. Don’t expect more until you do more. Whether it’s you lawn or your life, the principle holds true.2022-07-0103 min
FunnyBones ComedyFunny Bones Comedy at The Foresters Church CrookhamBack again for another one of the Funny Bones Comedy Showcases, out in the beautiful Foresters in Church Crookham Near Fleet
Roger struck a great bond with Bristol lass Cerys Nelmes, talks in a foreign language to some, Ben Kavanah has a musical theme to his routine, and Jonathan Elston who's just a baby at the age of 22, entertained us.
Spanish born Ignacio Lopez (stage name Comedy Lopez) even his mother uses his stage name when she wants to get hold of him was...2021-07-1146 min
BuzzTalk - EntertainmentSpanish Comedian Comedy Lopez headling at Foresters in Church CrookhamJoin us this fun and possibly in stiches with two of the comedians who were here to entertain us at another Funny Bones Comedy Night, set in the beautiful location of the Foresters in Church Crookham.Roger struck of a great bond with Bristol lass Cerys Nelmes, talking a bit funny to start with, we soon got the idea on what they were both saying. How does Cerys keep herself amused is the question, she works for the NHS in the day, but loves her comedy and we loved her too on the night and on this...2021-07-1121 min
The Weekly ExperienceWeekly Experience Who Fancies My Sausage?A Perfect Summer’s Evening, and what about a Barbecue for the team of Jack, Our Bev and Roger enjoying the great outdoors. Jacks in charge of the Sausages, and Burgers, and the chicken, and guess who's in charge of the Drinks, Our Bev, whilst Roger puts his feet up.On this kinda Barbecue theme show, they're joined by Simon from Luncheon Muncheon, talking about his business, Anthony Worrall Thompson, who has some ideas for a perfect Barbecue, ahead of the 25th year of National Barbecue Week. Besides all of that Natalie is here from Pupcakes and Ba...2021-07-031h 28