The Upper Room

Why bother with prayer? Join the Paul and Henry in the upper room as they discuss and take questions.  Listen to our 'Beautiful Liturgy' sermon series here: https://www.stclementschurchmanchester.org/sermons Want to ask a question? Go to slido.com and use the code #STCLEMENTS

What is the role of confession in the Christian life? Why do we confess our sins together on a Sunday morning? Join Paul and Henry in the Upper Room as we continue the discussion: 'Why we worship as we do' Listen to our 'Beautiful Liturgy' sermon series here: https://www.stclementschurchmanchester.org/sermons Want to ask a question? Go to slido.com and use the code #STCLEMENTS * * * Want a bit mor...

Why do we worship as we do? What is liturgy? Why is it important to gather each week to worship? What do we do if we just don't feel like worshipping? How do we plan services at St Clement's, and what are our priorities? What are some of the healthy tensions we have to consider when thinking about worship? The guys answer these questions and more, as we begin our new series, 'Beautiful Liturgy: Wh...

After a short break, the guys are back in the upper room. Join Henry and Paul as they wrap up the series in the book of Acts, take questions from Paul's sermon and reflect on the unstoppable gospel.  Listen to our Acts sermon series here: https://www.stclementschurchmanchester.org/sermons Want to ask a question? Go to slido.com and use the code #STCLEMENTS

In Acts 24 we see Paul faced with a barrage of opposition. How does he keep going when the world is against him? The answer: he is living for something bigger. Join Paul and Henry as they reflect on Paul's trial, how it points to Jesus and what we can learn from it.  ***After this episode, we will be taking a 2 week break from recording the podcast. They guys will be back to round off the book of...

Tall Paul is in the upper room to chat with Henry about his sermon from Acts 23:11-35. Focusing 23:11, the guys chat about how Jesus is both good and in control and how this gives us purpose and hope in all situations. Paul also speaks about his life as a cross cultural worker in West Africa, sharing about what keeps him going and how he was called. Listen to our Acts sermon series here:  https://...

Paul is back in the Upper Room and spends time reflecting, with Henry, on the nature of true courage. The guys chat about how we live courageous lives for Jesus in the daily grind of life. Listen to our Acts sermon series here:  https://www.stclementschurchmanchester.org/sermons Want to ask a question? Go to slido.com and use the code #STCLEMENTS

This week, Henry is joined by Bishop Keith Sinclair to reflect on Acts 20:17-38. They guys reflect on the importance of faithful church leadership and answer questions on some tough topics including the reality of hell and false teaching.  Listen to our Acts sermon series here: https://www.stclementschurchmanchester.org/sermons Want to ask a question? Go to slido.com and use the code #STCLEMENTS

Join Henry and special guest Dave Mackie to reflect on Acts 19:23-41. As the gospel impacts lives it also impacts cultures. As well as chatting about Dave's ministry in South Asia, the guys reflect on how God calls us to ministry, cultural idols, and standing firm for the gospel in the face of cultural resistance.  Listen to our Acts sermon series here:  https://www.stclementschurchmanchester.org/...

Acts 19:1-21 shows how lives are changed as people encounter the power of God. Join Paul and Henry as they reflect on how we encounter God's power in our everyday lives.  Listen to our Acts sermon series here: https://www.stclementschurchmanchester.org/sermons Want to ask a question? Go to slido.com and use the code #STCLEMENTS

Paul and Henry reflect on the apostle Paul's work in establishing the church in Corinth - Acts 18:1-22. The guys discuss the importance of our minds, the truth, God's sovereign grace and much more.  Listen to our Acts sermon series here: https://www.stclementschurchmanchester.org/sermons Want to ask a question? Go to slido.com and use the code #STCLEMENTS

The good news of Jesus both connects with and confronts our culture. Join Henry and Paul as they reflect on Acts 17:16-34 and discuss how we can effectively share the gospel in our daily lives.  Listen to our Acts sermon series here: https://www.stclementschurchmanchester.org/sermons Want to ask a question? Go to slido.com and use the code #STCLEMENTS

Idols are God substitutes that promise everything but ultimately deliver nothing. They are often good things which have become 'God things.' How do we spot idols in our lives and culture? How do we put the true God back into the centre of our lives? How do we engage with like the apostle Paul, who spoke truth and moved toward others in love. Join Paul and Henry as they reflect on Acts 17:16-34, di...

This week the guys chat through Acts 17:1-15 as the apostle Paul shares the gospel with the Thessalonians and Bereans. What does it look like to share Jesus in our everyday lives? How does Jesus introduce himself to us in the scriptures? What if I'm struggling to read the bible? Paul and Henry discuss these questions and much more.  Listen to our Acts sermon series here: https://www.stclementschur...

Acts 16:13-40 gives us three vivid stories which all show the gospel changing lives. We reflect on how grace transforms Lydia, the slave girl, the Philippian the jailer and how it impacts life today. Join Paul and Henry as they cover topics such as water fights, extreme fruits, ministry stories, household baptisms, true freedom and much more. You can find our Acts sermon series here: https://www.s...

'Twas grace that brought us safe thus far, and grace will lead us home.' Join Paul and Henry as they reflect on Acts 15:1-20 and the centrality of grace in the Christian life. We are saved, sanctified and sustained by grace alone.  You can find our Acts sermon series here: https://www.stclementschurchmanchester.org/sermons Want to ask a question? Go to slido.com and use the code #STCLEMENTS

Paul and Henry chat about the witness of Paul in Acts 14:8-23 and what we can learn as we seek to share the gospel in a largely secular culture. Join the guys as they chat about the courage of Paul, common grace, cancel culture, #YOLO, miracles and compassion.

Welcome to the Upper Room at St Clement's Church Manchester. In this episode Paul and Henry chat about the power of preaching and the good news of the resurrection. Paul answers questions from his sermon on Acts 13:17-43.