Fields Church Podcast

Beth shares with us the encounter between Jesus, Simon the Pharisee and a sinful woman. She contrasts how Simon and the woman react to Jesus' presence and how Jesus reacts to the sinful woman and to Simon. What would our reaction have been like? Luke 7 v36-50

A message to be spiritual fathers and mothers on Fathers Day. Malachi 4 v5 1 Samuel 24 v11 2 Kings 2 v11 1 Corinthians 4 v15 1 Timothy 1 v1 1 Thessalonians 2 v11-12

A flavour of life at Fields Church. We are entering a period of 2 weeks of fasting and praying in this time of leadership transition. We had visitors from the Beehive in Kenya and we had members share of their time in Kenya, where 70-80% of people go to church but need nurturing because they are young Christians, in training new life group leaders.

Doing what Jesus said and taught - being generous. This week's sermon is by one of our members on one of the 9 practices from Practicing the Way - Generosity. Luke 12v15 Matthew 6 v22-23 1 Corinthians 11v1 Philippians 4v19

A sermon from Pastor Richard about what it means to be called. I was created on purpose for a purpose. 2 Timothy 1v9 Ephesians 4v11 2 Corinthians 12v9 1 Thessalonians 4v7 Galatians 5v13

A sermon from one of our elders on what the cross means. It divides history. There was a time before the cross and now a time after the cross which are all living in. Luke 24 v13-49 Colossians 2 v6-7 Philippians 4v13

A one-off sermon from one of our friends of Fields Church to wake up the church to the fact that the gospel is the power of God. Christ the hope of glory lives in all believers. Romans 1v16 God lives on the inside of us and he can do amazing things. 1. Hear the word 2. Digest it and take it in 3. Become bold in proclaiming it The God who is in you wants to come out.

How we need to give thanks in difficult circumstances. 1. Praise God for who He is 2. Remember what God has done previously 3. Confess His promises to Him Hebrews 12v1 Hebrews 2v10 James 1v2-4 Numbers 14v9 Psalm 23

Pastor Richard asks us to consider where does the bible say Jesus' spirit was while he was in the tomb? Matthew 12v39 John 20v1 and 17-19 Luke 16v19 Psalm 139v7 Psalm 16v10 Acts 2v27-31 confirms that David was talking about Jesus in Psalm 139.

Nathan Redman shares how we should be preparing for Easter. Based around John 19:16-22, 28 & 31

Part 2 of Pastor Richard's series on braking strongholds in our lives. How do we overcome them? 1. Admit we have them 2. Get prayer from others 3. Take every thought captive 4. Keep praying in faith speaking out God's word 2 Corinthians 10 v4 James 1 v 5-8 Romans 8 v37

New series from our pastor on breaking strongholds in our minds. You always move in the direction of your strongest thought. Proverbs 23v7 2 Corinthians 10v4 Without any filtering our thoughts are toxic. Most of the thoughts we have are negative repetitive ones. God has given us weapons to use to defeat the devil's lies and to control our thoughts but we need to know how to use them.

We know God is our Father but how often do we look at his motherly nature? A brief reflection from Hannah Redmon on how God mothers all of us. Isaiah 66v13

One off sermon about Jesus being the King. He has all power and all authority. What does that title Christos mean? Have we lost the meaning of this title - the Anointed One? How do we treat him? How much control do we give to him? Zechariah 9 v9 Isaiah 9 v6 Luke 4 v18-21 Matthew 28 v18-19

Andrew is continuing his mini-series on Christian faith back up by substantive evidence. How scientists today are disputing evolutionary theory recognising that cells are so complex that that they are written in a language or code in a specified order. John 1v1-4 talks about in the beginning was the Word and the Word gave life to everything that was created.

Part 2 of Andrew's series on what substantial evidence there is for our faith. This week he looks at the subject of faith vs science. Are they compatible?

How we as Christians are living in a world where things change degree by degree without us hardly noticing. Some words change their meaning over time and words we use today hardly feature in the bible at all. The Church is constantly being challenged by our culture and is often in retreat as a result. Specific words to think about: Love, tolerance, balance and faith. 1 Corinthians 13 v4-7 Hebrews...

Today we have a visiting friend from Ikon Church and leader of the Ground Level Network, Paul Benger speaking to us about the Spirit we have received as Christians and the impact that has on our lives. 2 Timothy 1 v7 We have to daily decide who we are and who we are not. 2 Corinthians 10 v4-5 Jesus has changed our story. We are who He says we are. 2 Timothy 1 v6 1 John 4 v18

The final part of our sermon series on the awe of God. Today we are looking at 3 things: 1. Trembling at the word 2. Knowing God intimately 3. What disobedience brings Philippians 2v12

The 5th part of Pastor Richard's series on the Awe of God. This week we look at how we should approach God as shown by 2 Corinthians 7v1

Pastor Richard & Pastor Esther share a special message entitled Running the Race; where they speak about their journey of planting Fields Church, as well as what they believe God has told them about the future of the church - both for themselves and the church body as a whole - over the next six months and beyond. Hebrews 12:1. Jeremiah 29:11-14. In addition, the following prayer was shared fo...

Pastor Richard shares the fourth part of our series on 'The Awe of God', based on the book 'The Fear Of The Lord' by John Bevere. Psalms 34:11.

Part 3 of our series on the awe of God or the fear of the Lord by Pastor Richard. Today we examine the difference between worldly fear and Godly fear. 1 John 4v18 2 Timothy 1v7 Romans 12v2 Ephesians 4v23

The 2nd part of pastor Richards introduction on why the fear of the Lord is so important in our day. Matthew 24 v3-13

What is the awe of God? What happens when we don't fear God? 2 Thessalonians 2 v1-3