Oxford Community Church

Throughout the Bible God’s people are depicted as a bride. We are His beloved, called into intimate relationship. In this talk, Sanjay Mahtani explores our calling to be the Bride of Christ, and how he longs for us to live in love and purity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The church is not meant to be a static (or dwindling) thing. Rather, it is meant to be a place of growth and life. In this talk, Steve Jones considers how churches grow, and how we can partner with God in being a fruitful field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Sunday we were joined by a team from Bethel Church, Redding California, and Alyssa Morris spoke to us from Numbers 13–14 about living as people of faith, who inherit the promises of God. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul regularly describes the church like a body, of which Christ is the head. In this talk, Anthony explores what it means for the church to be the body of Christ, and how we each need one another, if we are to be a healthy and fully-functioning body. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the Jewish people the Temple was the centre of their lives. It was the place where they worshipped and brought sacrifices; the place where God and humanity could meet. In this talk, Dan Kirk considers what it means for the church today to be a Holy Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesus prayed for his church, that they would be one, even as the Trinity – Father, Son and Spirit – are one. In this talk, Liam Thatcher considers the call and challenge of unity, and how a unified church can be a powerful witness in a divided world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Throughout the Bible, God’s people are depicted as a flock of sheep under the care of a shepherd. In this talk, Steve Jones explores both God’s desire for His church as a precious flock, and also His vision for healthy and godly leadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two of the most common images used for the church are that of a house and a family. Together, they paint a picture of something that is deeply relational, but also quite challenging! In this talk, Bex Lawton considers the implications of these images for how we seek to live as the church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

God declared to Moses that He had chosen Israel to be a ‘treasured possession, a holy nation, a kingdom of priests.’ In this talk, Steve considers what this lofty calling means, and how it applies today to us as the church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Throughout the Bible, God has always had a people who He has handpicked, and with whom He has made covenant. In this sermon, Sanjay considers what it means for the church to be the covenant people of God today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we were privileged to hear from Dr Bal Krishna Sharma, Principle of Nepal Theological College. He encouraged us with stories of God's faithfulness in Nepal, and challenged us from Paul's exhortation in 2 Timothy 2.1–7 to invest in the next generation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many today consider the church to be outdated, irrelevant, and deeply flawed. Yet the Bible says that the church is something glorious, which displays ‘the manifold wisdom of God.’ In the opening talk of this series, Liam Thatcher looks at Ephesians 3, and considers the counter-intuitive way God views His people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this standalone talk, Pastor Steve Jones considers what Jesus' interaction with Peter teaches us about identity. And he challenges us to respond to God's word with faith, acceptance, and action. To find out more about Oxford Community Church, visit occ.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.