Myrtle House Podcast

This week, Martin O’Brien returned to our ongoing Sermon on the Mount series, focusing on Jesus' teachings about vows, revenge, and loving your enemies. Here are the key points from his message: Teaching about Vows Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37 (NLT) Jesus instructed his disciples not to make vows, emphasizing simple honesty instead of elaborate promises. Vows often serve as a shield, allowing us to...

Bill Chapman delivered an impactful message on the importance of being continuously filled with the Holy Spirit. This sermon builds on last Sunday's powerful Pentecost message, emphasizing our need for the Holy Spirit to deeply engage with Jesus’ teachings in the Sermon on the Mount and to fulfill God's call on our lives. Key Points: 1. Need for the Holy Spirit to Follow Christ: The Holy Spirit is...

On this Pentecost Sunday, Bill Chapman delivered a compelling message at Myrtle House Community Church on the essential need for the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. He emphasised that this divine power is crucial for making significant changes, completing our tasks, and transforming the world around us. Bill reminded us that Pentecost coincides with the Jewish Feast of Harvest, highlighting...

Myrtle House Community Church was honored to welcome back Stuart Watkins, who delivered a poignant message on the profound impact of our words. Stuart began by highlighting our tendency to underestimate the power of words, emphasizing that our speech has the ability to create or destroy. He referenced God's creation of the heavens and earth through His spoken word, illustrating the immense power i...

**Sermon Summary: "Honour is a Choice" by Bill Chapman** Bill Chapman continued our exploration of the Sermon on the Mount, particularly focusing on Matthew 5:13-16. He emphasized our call to be influencers, to make a difference, and to be actively involved in our community to change its atmosphere positively. Drawing from Romans 12:9-21, Bill outlined practical steps to be salt and light in our c...

In the culmination of our series on the Beatitudes, Bill Chapman brings forth a powerful message urging us to continually test ourselves in our discipleship journey. Drawing from Matthew 5:10-12, Chapman emphasises the necessity of daily surrendering to Christ, laying down our own desires and embracing His will. Bill prompts us to reflect on our faith's robustness, challenging us to stand firm ami...

As we embark on Holy Week, Myrtle House Community Church invites you to a special sermon featuring insights from Bill, Martin, and Ellen, reflecting on the significance of this sacred time leading up to Easter weekend. This sermon serves as a poignant reminder to pause and contemplate the profound sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who gave his life for each one of us. Through the lens of scripture, Bill,...

In this week's sermon at Myrtle House Community Church, Bill Chapman delved into the profound message of Matthew 5:8, exploring the theme of purity of heart. Drawing from the Beatitudes, Bill emphasised that the essence of a blessed life lies in having a heart untainted by impurity, as it leads to the ultimate reward of seeing God. Bill reminded the congregation that Jesus' message wasn't merely a...

In today's sermon at Myrtle House Community Church, Joel Aston illuminated the profound calling we have as believers to be peacemakers, drawing inspiration from Matthew 5:9. He emphasised the urgency of this calling in a world rife with division and chaos, where the enemy seeks to sow discord even within the body of Christ. Joel cautioned against complacency, reminding the congregation that mainta...

In today's sermon at Myrtle House Community Church, Martin O’Brien delved into Matthew 5:7, continuing the exploration of the Beatitudes. He emphasised the significance of embodying mercy and compassion, which lie at the core of Christ's teachings. Drawing from the verse "God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy" (Matthew 5:7, NLT), Martin highlighted the fundamental nature...

In today's sermon at Myrtle House Community Church, Bill Chapman delved into the profound significance of righteousness in the context of advancing the Kingdom of God, as highlighted in Matthew 5:6. The Beatitudes, as articulated by Jesus, frame the pursuit of righteousness as essential for spiritual fulfilment and divine blessing. Drawing from a tapestry of biblical references, Bill underscored t...

Today, we delved into the profound teachings of Jesus found in Matthew 5:3, where he declares, "God blesses those who are poor and realise their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs." This beatitude sets the stage for a life-altering perspective on our relationship with God. Martin recited the beautiful hymn, "I Need Thee Every Hour" by Annie Sherwood Hawks. The lyrics echoed the sent...

Today, we delved into the powerful truth that there is no factoring you out of God's plan. Regardless of your past experiences or actions, God has chosen you to be a significant and important part of His divine design. The Scripture passages from Matthew 4:17-25 and Psalm 32 reinforced this message of inclusion and significance. We explored the idea that, as followers of Christ, we are the salt of...

Welcome to the Myrtle House Community Church Podcast. As we enter a new year it's a great time to consider what Kingdom life looks like, and how we can experience it for ourselves. Jesus came to bring the Kingdom of God, and give us life to the full. This week, Bill Chapman kicked off a new collection of talks on the Kingdom of God, examining how we often miss out on God’s best life for us by allo...

Catch up on our latest festive message from our Sunday Gatherings. Discover the real 'Reason for the Season'.

Catch up on our latest festive message from our Sunday Gatherings. Find out the real 'Reason for the Season'.

Catch up on our latest festive message from our Sunday Gatherings. Find out the real 'Reason for the Season'.

Bill Chapman led a thought-provoking session this past Sunday, exploring the depths of forgiveness and self-compassion. The sermon began with a powerful clip from The Chosen TV series, vividly depicting Jesus' redeeming love for Mary. The central theme of the morning was based around the struggle for self-compassion. The video prompted reflection on how, despite knowing we are forgiven and loved b...

Last Sunday's Sermon Recap with Guest Speaker Stuart Watkins at Myrtle House Community Church Stuart Watkins graced us with a powerful message on forgiveness, unraveling profound insights to nourish our spiritual journey. Here are some key takeaways from the sermon: 1️⃣ The Healing Power of Forgiveness: Stuart emphasized how forgiveness is not just for others but is a profound act of self-healing....

Sermon Summary: "Beauty from Brokenness" Today, John Graham delivered an impactful message centered around the beautiful narrative found in the first and fourth chapters of the Book of Ruth. Titled "Beauty from Brokenness," the sermon provided profound insights into God's redemptive work in our lives. Drawing from Ruth 1:6-22 and Ruth 4, John emphasised how God orchestrates events, ensuring that e...

In this Sunday's sermon, Martin O'Brien continued exploring the theme of Disruptive Compassion & Social Justice, drawing inspiration from last week's message, he emphasised the importance of challenging established norms and refusing to settle for the status quo, just as Jesus did during His earthly ministry. Martin delved into the biblical narrative of the fall of Jericho, where the gates were ti...

Title: Compassion Disrupts Conformity Today, we continue our journey in understanding the profound impact of compassion in our lives. Bill Chapman, in his sermon, built upon last week's message and explored how compassion has the power to disrupt conformity. To illustrate this transformative power, Bill used clips from The Chosen TV series that beautifully depict well-known passages of Scripture....

Sunday Sermon Summary: 'Disruptive Compassion' Today, Bill Chapman continued his message from last week, delving deeper into the concept of 'Disruptive Compassion' and how our compassion should be more than just a feeling – it should be a force that disrupts the status quo. The Essence of Compassion: Bill started by reminding us of the descriptions of God's character in the Hebrew Bible, which oft...

This week, Bill Chapman delivered an impactful sermon, expanding on the themes we've explored in recent weeks. He emphasised the crucial role of the church in championing the cause of social justice in our communities. The Essence of Social Justice: Social justice, Bill reminded us, is meant to breathe life into our world. However, it has often been tainted by cultural influences, leading to confu...

Today, we revisited a powerful message from a few weeks ago, one that challenges us to ponder what keeps us from living out our mission and what it truly means to be on mission. Often, we convince ourselves that mission is too difficult and that we lack the time for it. But if we truly grasp the essence of mission and what it means to be on mission, are these excuses valid? Our Lord Jesus Himself...