Abergavenny Baptist Church Podcast

The Rich Man & Lazarus. Luke 16:19 - 31. Series: Parables Jesus Told. Michael Orsmond www.abergavennybaptist.co.uk

Hell - The Imagery of God's Final Judgement. Bible reference: Luke 16:19-31. Series: Parables Jesus Told.

The Parable of the Shrewd Manager. Luke 16: 1-9. Series: Parables Jesus Told. Jesus tells this strange parable where he seems to be commending dishonest, shady business practices. So what is the point of this parable? Actually, this parable challenges both our view of money and our view of God. Michael Orsmond. www.abergavennybaptist.co.uk

Priorities! Haggai 1: 1-15. Are we more concerned about our own comfort or are we more concerned about our relationship with God? Are we too busy for God? Do we need to get our priorities sorted? Michael Orsmond www.abergavennybaptist.co.uk

12 year old Jesus in the Temple. Luke 2: 41-52. Michael Orsmond www.abergavennybaptist.co.uk

Jesus presented in the Temple Luke 2: 22 - 40 Michael Orsmond www.abergavennybaptist.co.uk

The Birth of Jesus. Bible reference: Luke 2: 1 - 21, Series: Advent. Michael Orsmond. www.abergavennybaptist.co.uk

Jesus' Birth Foretold Bible reference: Luke 1:26 - 46 Series: Advent This is a first person narrative about how the messenger of God appeared to Mary and told her that she will give birth to the Son of God. Mary displays great faith.

John's Birth Bible Reference: Luke 1:57-80. Series: Advent. Michael Orsmond. www.abergavennybaptist.co.uk

John's Birth Foretold! Luke 1:5-25. Advent Series. A first person narrative about how a messenger of God appeared to an old, nobody, Zachariah, while he was in temple, and told him that his old and barren wife, Elizabeth, would have a baby and that he should be called John. This was all in fulfilment of the prophesy in Malachi 3:1 and Malachi 4:5-6. Michael Orsmond www.abergavennybaptist.co.u...

The Great Banquet. Bible Reference: Luke 14.12-24. Series: Parables Jesus Told. Michael Orsmond. www.abergavennybaptist.co.uk

Live a life worthy of His calling. Ephesians 3:7 - 4:6 Michael Orsmond www.abergavennybaptist.co.uk

Stella shares her story and how we find our true identity in Jesus. Michael Orsmond. www.abergavennybaptist.co.uk

The Barren Fig Tree. Luke 13: 1-9. Series: Parables Jesus Told. Jesus tells the parable of a barren fig tree. Michael Orsmond www.abergavennybaptist.co.uk

Meaning in LIFE. Ephesians 2:1-10. In this sermon, Mike explores how we can find true meaning in life by examining Ephesians 2:1-10 and by sharing his own story. We are all looking for meaning in life; for a deeper sense of significance and purpose; for a deeper sense acceptance and belonging; and for true security and a sense of being loved. But where can we find this meaning? Ultimately, only th...

Two Tiny Coins. Luke 21:1-4. Jesus challenges us to be truly generous: to give sacrificially; to give regularly; and to give cheerfully. Michael Orsmond www.abergavennybaptist.co.uk

The Sower & the Soil. Luke 8: 1-15. Series: Parables Jesus Told. How do you respond to Jesus? Do you have a hard heart, resisting Jesus? Do you have a shallow heart, lacking commitment? Do you have a divided heart, worshipping Jesus and worshipping worldly pleasures and riches? Or do you have an open heart, open to receiving Jesus? Michael Orsmond. www.abergavennybaptist.co.uk

Stop Grumbling. Exodus 16. Michael Orsmond www.abergavennybaptist.co.uk

The Rich Fool. Luke 12: 13 - 21. Series: Parables Jesus Told. We all struggle with greed and we all buy into the lie that it is though acquiring more and more stuff, more and more material things, that we will experience a greater quality of life. Jesus exposes this lie through the parable of the rich fool. Michael Orsmond www.abergavennybaptist.co.uk

Prayer. Luke 11.5-13. Series: Parables Jesus Told. Michael Orsmond. www.abergavennybaptist.co.uk

The Cost of Following Jesus. Luke 9:57-62. Series: Parables Jesus Told. Jesus tells two parables about foxes and birds and about ploughing in order to explain the cost involved in following him. Jesus does not promise a comfortable and easy life. You can't first live for yourself and your career and your security, and then come follow him. And you can't have divided loyalties. You have t...

Two Debtors. Luke 7:36-50. Series: Parables Jesus Told. Jesus tells the parable of two debtors when Simon, a Pharisee, gets angry at a "sinful" woman when she anoints Jesus' feet at his dinner party. The parable exposes Simon's self-righteousness. Michael Orsmond www.abergavennybaptist.co.uk

Overcoming Anxieties. Philippians 4:4-9. Paul says that we should rejoice always and that we should be anxious about nothing. But is that even possible? Let's explore Philippians 4:4-9 together... Michael Orsmond www.abergavennybaptist.co.uk

Handling our Worries. (Matthew 6:25-34) Some of us worry every single day. Some of us worry when circumstances are hard. Some of us worry about what the future holds. Whatever the cause of our worries, the outcome is always the same: worry makes us unproductive, unhelpful and unwell. Jesus shows us, in Matthew 6:25-34, how we can over come worry and anxiety in our life. Michael Orsmond www.abergav...

Keeping connected, the Pilgrim Way. Jeremiah 6:16 & John 15: 1-17 www.abergavennybaptist.co.uk