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St Helen's midweek talks podcast
One thing matters; taking the time to listen to Jesus. Every week people from across the City of London meet to hear God speak through the Bible. This podcast is a feed of our midweek talks, most will include a Q&A on the Bible passage. We are a church based in the heart of the City of London. Visit www.st-helens.org.uk or download our apps on iOS and Android, to access thousands of talks and other resources. Also visit www.gospelatwork.org.uk to find details of lunchtime talks taking place across London every week.
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One thing matters; taking the time to listen to Jesus. Every week people from across the City of London meet to hear God speak through the Bible. This podcast is a feed of our midweek talks, most will include a Q&A on the Bible passage. We are a church based in the heart of the City of London. Visit www.st-helens.org.uk or download our apps on iOS and Android, to access thousands of talks and other resources. Also visit www.gospelatwork.org.uk to find details of lunchtime talks taking place across London every week.
Knowing God
Will Trump - A talk from Will Trump, Behavioural Scientist at Swiss Re. He is speaking from Luke 5:1-11 explaining why the events recorded in the calling of Simon Peter resonate with him and what it looks like for him to follow Jesus in the City.
Aug 02 2022
27mins
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Knowing God
Ian Bright - Ian Bright, financial crime manager, speaks about the Christian's new identity in Christ. This changes our focus from earthly things to heavenly things.
Jul 26 2022
20mins
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Knowing God
Philip Grundy - In the first of our Knowing God series Philip Grundy shares how God has shown his love for the world in Jesus Christ.
Jul 18 2022
21mins
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Jesus and the future
William Taylor - The Bible describes death as being like a sheet that covers all humanity. Anyone who has lived for longer than a few years will find it impossible to deny it. Death haunts us all. Jesus Christ claims to have absolute authority over death. He's only the one who is able to save us from its harsh reality. No other religious leader has such authority. This makes Jesus not only unique but also essential.
Jul 11 2022
30mins
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Jesus and faith
William Taylor - Jesus' willingness to help the most excluded and isolated people is limitless. His power to save such people is boundless. Many people fear coming to Jesus because they are either embarrassed, feel too significant, or feel too sinful. But time and time again Jesus confounds our expectations.
Jul 05 2022
25mins
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Jesus and the establishment
Mervin Kissoon - How should we respond to Jesus' life-giving rescue? We've seen an extraordinary example of Jesus driving back the reign of evil, death, and deceit. In Luke 8.34-39, we see two contrasting responses to Jesus' life-giving rescue. Luke wants to persuade us to respond to Jesus in the right way.
Jun 28 2022
23mins
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Jesus and evil
Mervin Kissoon - There are many terrible things happening in the world right now. How can we be sure that Jesus is the answer to a world full of evil?
Jun 21 2022
23mins
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Jesus and the planet
William Taylor - Jesus calming the storm at sea reminds us that natural disasters were a real threat long before our current environmental concerns. This demonstration of his absolute power and authority to save shows us where the only lasting solution to the world's troubles lies. Jesus has absolute authority over this creation and the power to build a new creation.
Jun 14 2022
24mins
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Belonging to Jesus
William Taylor - Jesus' teaching comes with a great opportunity. Because Jesus speaks truth from God, how we respond impacts where we belong. Listening well and responding rightly will place us on the balcony and amongst the family of true royalty.
Jun 07 2022
26mins
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Hearing Jesus
William Taylor - The exponential growth of the Christian church from 11 dispirited followers to the single most popular movement in the world is nothing short of miraculous. But what is the growth driver, and can we bottle it?
May 31 2022
27mins
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Seeing Jesus
William Taylor - This world desperately needs saving. Jesus alone and only Jesus provides the salvation humanity needs. So why doesn't everyone respond to it? It's not because people don't hear Jesus—instead, it's a lack of listening and understanding.
May 24 2022
28mins
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Too bad for Jesus?
Leo Elbourne - Around 2,000 years ago, a tearful woman arrived at a dinner party and poured oil over a man's feet. It feels like an awkward situation, but the gospel writer purposefully highlights this interaction for his readers. If you want to know what Jesus' salvation is all about, look at this defining moment.
May 17 2022
23mins
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Jesus and the turning point of history
William Taylor - Why do people decide not to follow Jesus? Jesus himself answers that question and his response is not altogether comfortable. He suggests that it is little to do with evidence, or even with reason. Instead, it has much more to do with lifestyle and morality. Jesus' teaching examines our response to him.
May 10 2022
27mins
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Jesus and the end of history
William Taylor - Jesus claimed to be the Messiah, the Son of God. Some of the most persuasive evidence substantiating Jesus’ claims are writings about him centuries before he came. Jesus uses this material to convince his listeners that he is the one they have been waiting for. Coupled with his teaching and actions it makes for a compelling case.
May 03 2022
28mins
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Jesus and death
William Taylor - Jesus displays his authority over death through his own resurrection and by bringing other people back to life. He's able to reverse the irreversible, simply by speaking. This makes Jesus, who is full of compassion, strangely frightening. Those who have witnessed his supernatural power could never describe him as ‘merely a person of interest’.
Apr 26 2022
25mins
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Jesus and the pandemic
William Taylor - God promises a day when he will rid the world of disease. He will do this through the man he sent as the saviour of the world. Jesus not only claims to be the one who delivers on the promise of God—but he also gives evidence of being that deliverer.
Apr 19 2022
29mins
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The bright hope—no separation!
William Taylor - It is God who justifies Christians. Therefore, nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. Even when suffering diverse trials, we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
Apr 05 2022
21mins
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The bright hope—completion
William Taylor - Suffering in this broken world is a certainty for everyone. Any faith system or view of the world that cannot give real help in the face of human suffering is worthless. The Christian gospel has solid answers and certain assurance: there is hope, help, and purpose in our suffering.
Mar 29 2022
29mins
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The bright hope—new creation
William Taylor - God has a lot to say about the environment, after all, he made it. God not only explains why the environment goes wrong, but He also tells us how to fix it.
Mar 22 2022
28mins
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The bright hope—adoption
William Taylor - The Christian life is a battle between the flesh and the Spirit. We can fight against sin because God dwells in the Christian by His Spirit. Alongside the new fight, there is real aid: we have a new family, a new father, and a new future.
Mar 15 2022
26mins
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