Godfirst Cheltenham

This talk looks at the story of Jesus' birth in light of the wise men who seek after Jesus. The talk goes onto reflect on how and why humanity should seek after Jesus.

This talk looks at the true meaning of Christmas through the classic Christmas carol 'Hark the Herald Angels Sing!'

This talk looks at how grace can transform areas such as community, bible reading and being honest with one.

This preach looks at how we should boast in Jesus Christ instead of our own strengths, so that when suffering comes our way we can trust and boast in our cornerstone Jesus!

This talk looks at how Grace teaches us that we aren't just saved from sin and death but into God's loving family, therefore empowering and teaching us to say no to the sinful desires of the flesh, so as to not let sin control our lives.

This talk looks at Gods scandalous Grace in that we have been justified by Christ, therefore, no condemnation can be found in Christ. The talk goes onto look at how we can fight any condemnation in our lives by living in the truth of Jesus justifying us.

Through the use of the Mr Men characters, this preach looks at how we need to die to the law as no one can be made right with God by doing what the law commands and instead marry into Jesus to receive his Love and Grace.

A preach about the parable of the prodigal sons. Howard unpacks the severity of the younger son leaving his family and the astonishing Grace to which is father demonstrates on his return, a brilliant illustration of Gods amazing Grace.

This talk looks at what true greatness looks like and how that affects us now and also the future generations.

Through the story of the woman caught in adultery the talk highlights God's unmerited favour and love towards us. The talk goes onto look at how Grace can transform our lives.

Referencing Hebrews 11 & 12, Howard walks through the culture and strategy steps for the next stage of growth of Godfirst Church Cheltenham.

The talk looks at when Acts describes Paul arriving in Athens and is concerned by their lack of faith. The talk goes onto look at the relevance of this story in today's society and how we should be concerned with Cheltenhams lack of faith driving us to mission and evangelism.

This third preach in this series looks at how becoming one with Jesus is like a marriage.

The second of three talks in the series of 3-2-1 looking at the beginning of Mankind and how the world is shaped by 2 representatives.

A new series called 3-2-1. This talk goes into depth about the characteristics of who God really is.

The final preach in the series of Exodus looks at the greatness and importance of God's presence in our lives and within the Church. Moreover, the talk goes onto speak of how being in Gods presence is far better than any earthly gift or thing.

This talk looks at the wisdom Jethro gave to Moses, revealing and demonstrating the heart God has for people.

Through the story of the Exodus we can see easy it is to create our own 'golden calf idols' and that when we sin we are committing adultery against God. However, by God's outrageous grace, He rescues and restores us from our 'golden calf idols'.

The talk looks at how God rescues us not because we keep the rules but because He wants a relationship. The 10 commandments are like the wedding vowels as God brings us into relationship with Him.

This talk looks at a series of grumbles recorded in Exodus after the Israelites had escaped Egypt and how God responds to these grumblings. The talk goes on to unpack that grumbling reveals something much deeper about ourselves as it is often rooted in the heart.

Unfortunately due to recording difficulties the recording does not start at the beginning of the preach. Despite this, the preach looks at the moment the Israelite's are at the foot of the red sea having been freed from Egypt yet, only to see the Egyptian army chasing after them. The theme temptation is discussed as a metaphor to this story and how Jesus is the ultimate Saviour.

This talk looks at the significance of the final plague in the Exodus story which meant death would come to the first born of every family. Within this story, the theme 'freedom' is discussed revealing what true freedom looks like.

This talk looks at the 10 plagues of judgement placed upon Egypt by God. The talk goes onto explain that the plagues not only demonstrating Gods judgement on the people of Egypt but, also His Grace. From this story we see a foreshadowing of Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, revealing His unconditional Grace to all.

This talk, looks at how the sense of identity is huge in this day and age. The story of Moses in the book of Exodus reveals Gods rescue plan for us so we can trust and put our identity in Jesus

This talk marks the beginning of a new summer series going through the story of Exodus and the way it mirrors Jesus' story. The talk goes onto to discuss contentious contemporary issues derived from the first few chapters of Exodus.