Malcolm Cox

What does God know about you? How do you feel about what he knows? What difference does it make to our lives that he has searched and known us? Today, we look at verse two of the Psalm and God's knowledge of our inner and outer lives.  “You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away.” (Psalm 139:2 NRSV) Notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/you-are-a-wonder-psa...

Do you ever wonder what to preach about—or even if you can preach? Where should you start? What matters most so you can preach confidently and the congregation goes home inspired? I have answers for you in this episode! Notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/tuesday-teaching-tip-381-guidance-for-those-hosting-parts-of-sunday-worship-series-part-8-preaching-and-teaching/ Send questions and comments...

Do you want God to know you? Really know you? How do you feel about God searching you? Let's take some time today to consider how to process God knowing us, and learn to welcome it. Show Notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/you-are-a-wonder-psalm-139-series-part-3-malcolm-cox-quiet-time-coaching-episode-537/ Question How do you feel about God searching you? What would help you welcome his search...

Today, we continue a series exploring why we do what we do at a Sunday gathering. Last week, we focussed on testimonies. Today’s topic is the Lord’s Supper, communion, or eucharist. Show notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/teaching-tip-380-hosting-sunday-worship-part-7-leading-the-lords-supper-malcolm-cox/    Send questions and comments here ➡️ malcolm@malcolmcox.org Subscribe to my Podcast: ht...

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Today, we will explore a key way God's people stay excited about the adventure despite the changes around them. The points below apply to us personally, but I'm going to focus on how they are relevant to a group of Christians. Where do we start? Learn to distinguish between your shadow mission and your true mission. Show notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/a-new-challenge-part-5-the-challenge-o...

This series explores why we do what we do at a Sunday gathering. Last week, we focussed on announcements and updates. This week’s topic is testimonies. Show notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/teaching-tip-379-hosting-sunday-worship-part-6-testimonies-malcolm-cox/ God bless, Malcolm

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It is a tremendous privilege to lead a congregation in prayer. 20, 50, 200 people are listening to you intercede with God on their behalf. Who is worthy of such a responsibility? Certainly not me, and probably not you. However, leading others in prayer is a worthy activity. How do we do this in a way that honours God, and edifies the congregation? Send questions and comments here ➡️ malcolm@malcol...

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Do you feel welcomed by being told off? How about by someone confessing their sins? I have seen both done by people doing what is sometimes called "the welcome". On neither occasion did I feel welcomed. In my opinion this is the part of our Sunday services which is least well understood in terms of its purpose. Let's put that right in this episode. Send questions and comments here ➡️ malcolm@malco...

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The world tells us we are worthless unless we measure up to body type, income level, educational achievement, etc. What is our antidote to that? Show notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/you-are-a-wonder-psalm-139-malcolm-cox-11-aug-2024/ Send questions and comments here ➡️ malcolm@malcolmcox.org Watch This Next: (Insert a link to a video you want your viewers to watch next) Subscribe to my Podc...

Meaningful collective worship is not simply about what you do; it's about how you think about what you are doing. That's what we're going to explore today. Send questions and comments here ➡️ malcolm@malcolmcox.org Subscribe to my Podcast: https://audioboom.com/channels/4909728.rss Get a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: http://[ www...

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Why do we do what we do on a Sunday? What's the point of welcoming people, public prayer, the Lord's supper, preaching and the other things we do when we are gathered? It's all too easy to do the same old same old because that's the way it's always been done. Today, we begin a multi-part series exploring the reasons why we do what we do at a Sunday gathering. Additionally, we will discuss how thos...

7 examples of how the early church recognised and embraced the new challenges God brought their way. More details can be found here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/a-new-challenge-part-2-how-to-recognise-a-new-challenge-from-god-malcolm-cox/ Send questions and comments here ➡️ malcolm@malcolmcox.org Watch This Next: (Insert a link to a video you want your viewers to watch next) Subscribe to my Podcast...

Introduction A new creation! I'm Malcolm Cox. Welcome to this series on ‘A new creation’.  The premise of this series is that God is loving us into spiritual character growth. Jesus is the inspiration for that spiritual character. We are being transformed into his likeness (2 Corinthians 3.18). How does this happen? A key aspect is following Jesus and living as a disciple. Following Jesus changes...

God wants all people to be saved; mostly, he does this by sending people 'home' - Mark 5.19 Send questions and comments here ➡️ malcolm@malcolmcox.org Watch This Next: https://youtu.be/4qERpt3mPjY   Subscribe to my Podcast: https://audioboom.com/channels/4909728.rss Get a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: http://[ www.malcolmcox.org...

1. Speak slower - sound is muddied over distance and by outdoor noises 2. Longer gaps between words, ideas etc. 3. Distinct diction 4. Energy - purposeful 5. Large actions 6. Turn your body as well as head to face all parts of the crowd 7. Close to microphone, but not hunching over it 8. Notes easy to read in sunlight. Big font. Print out. Clip to lecturn. 9. One main scripture, illustration, poin...

Introduction Welcome to this one-off episode. I found a prayer I like embedded in a Renovare newsletter. As a break from the current 'New Creation' series, I thought it might be nice to meditate on this prayer for a change. --- Morning Prayer by John Baillee O You who alone know what lies before me this day, grant that in every hour of it I may stay close to You. Let me be in the world, yet not of...