Oxford Community Church

In the first week of this new series, Steve Jones looks at Romans 12.4–8, leads us in a game of bingo, and suggests 25 reasons for being part of a Community Group! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Pentecost Sunday, the Salt and Light Advance family of churches gathered together for our celebration, where we heard from guest speaker Eleanor Mumford.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Sunday we were privileged to host Pastor Bill Johnson, Senior Leader of Bethel Church, Redding California. He spoke to us about the Kingdom of God, and the need to understand through faith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hebrews ends with the author unpacking ten instructions, exhorting us to respond across many areas of life. In this final talk of the series, Dan Kirk explores how the author encourages us to be the kind of people that Jesus wants us to be: "people-loving, co-suffering, sexually pure, financially content, faithfulness-copying, grace strengthened, hope focussed, worship overflow-ers, joyfully submi...

"You are not followers at a distance. You have a shepherd. You have someone who is caring for you, has a vision for you, wants you to thrive, and has a plan for you." In this talk, guest speaker, Steve Thomas updates us on his next steps in leadership within Salt & Light Ministries, and shares a message from John 10 about Jesus as our shepherd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

“If the Kingdom of God doesn’t mean anything for the powerless, the poor, the meek and the lowly, then it doesn’t mean anything at all.” In this talk, guest speaker, Dr Vishal Mangalwadi spoke from 1 John 2, encouraging us about the strength to overcome the evil one, which comes from the word of God living within us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He is risen! On Easter Sunday, Pastor Steve Jones spoke from John 20, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus and the gift of new life that is available to all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Christian life is full of challenges, to which faith does not make us immune. This Sunday, Michelle looks at Hebrews 12, considering how our Father disciplines us, makes us holy, and calls us to persevered through hardship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hebrews lists many great heroes of the faith, all of whom looked forward to something they didn’t get to see. But God has prepared something greater for us. In this talk, Bex Lawton looks at Hebrews 11–12 which describes Jesus as the author and perfecter of our faith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having argued that Jesus is our Great High Priest, Hebrews goes further. He is not simply the priest, but also the sacrifice. In this talk, Steve Jones looks at Hebrews 10, considering how Christ’s sacrifice is able to achieve what the others could not, and how we ought to live as a result. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Old Testament describes in detail the worship in the Tabernacle, including complicated rules and rituals. But what relevance do these have for us today? In this talk, Jenna Wood will look at how Jesus is the High Priest in Heaven, who opens up the way to the presence of God for all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why might we long to give all that we have to God? In this talk, Steve Jones looks at two passages (Philippians 4:18-10; Ephesians 5:1-2) and shows us how giving is all about love, as we offer ourselves and all that we have to God, and how this offering is beautiful and fragrant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it look like to offer ourselves to God as living sacrifices? In this talk, Anthony Akinwale looks at Romans 12, and challenges us to think about giving as being far more than just our money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hebrews introduces us to an enigmatic figure named Melchizedek. A priest and king, who receives a fleeting mention in Genesis 14. In this talk, Liam Thatcher unpacks who this mysterious figure was and what it means for Jesus to be a priest in the order of Melchizedek. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can we have confidence that our hope is secure? Is it possible to lose our salvation? What should we make of the warning passages in Scripture? In this talk, Steve Jones grapples with some of these questions and looks at what it means for Jesus to be our steadfast anchor behind the veil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The priests had a vital role in Israel’s life, ministering to God and to His people. But as Hebrews shows, their ministry was limited and pointed to our need for a Great High Priest. In this talk, Hollie Noble considers how Jesus’ identity as our Great High Priest allows us to approach God with confidence and find grace and mercy in our time of need.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

‘One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts’ (Psalm 145.4)   To celebrate our 40th birthday, we took time to look back at stories of God’s faithfulness, and pray together for the years to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joshua led God’s people into the promised land. But his ministry – though remarkable - was incomplete. In this talk, Sanjay Mahtani looks at the Sabbath rest that is available through Jesus, and what it means for us to be a people of rest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hebrews praises Moses as a faithful servant of God. But Jesus is far greater than Moses ever was. In this talk, Andy O’Connell looks at Hebrews 3 and what it means to be the house of God, hearing and heeding the voice of Christ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sermon, guest speaker Pastor Dr Fred Safo Church, of Pentecost UK, spoke on the power of reflection. He encouraged us to reflect on the reason and basis for our faith, so that we can live lives worthy of the calling we’ve received. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Although Jesus is the exalted one, Hebrews tells us he was made lower than the angels, suffering and tasting death for us. In this talk, Steve Jones looks at Hebrews 2, and considers how Jesus took on flesh to bring us into his family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’ve ever wondered what God is like, Jesus leaves us in no doubt. In the opening talk of our series, a New and Living Way, Liam Thatcher unpacks Hebrews 1 and considers four things this chapter teaches us about Jesus the Eternal Son. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone who met the newborn Jesus responded with joy - from the shepherds to the wise men. Even today, it is in his presence that we can experience fullness of joy. In this sermon, Danielle Watkis reflects on what it means for Jesus to be the greatest gift, and encourages us to pursue joy in him this Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you picture the nativity story? In this short talk, Liam challenges the way we imagine the story and the birth of Jesus - not in a detached stable belonging to a commercial inn, but within a family home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus used a selection of images to describe his people: salt, light, and a city on a hill. In the final talk of this series, we consider what it means for the church to be visible, so that people might see our good deeds and glorify God. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.