St Giles' West Bridgford Podcast

Joanna talks about the great invitation to know God and to be welcomed into his family, and reflects upon our call to share that invitation with others. 

In week 3 of our series looking at characters from the Old Testament, Emily considers Esther. Her story shows us how God uses compromised people, it challenges us to have courage and gives us confidence that God is in control.

Continuing Emily's reflections on Esther.

Graham reflects on the story of Ruth, how God can re-write our stories and bring hope, even in the midst of questions and suffering (Ruth 1: 6-22).

Graham invites us to think about communion during the evening service, looking at why we share together, as one people, remembering Jesus's sacrifice and allowing this to shape who we are (Matt 26: 17-30).

Joanna looks at the life of Samuel and thinks about how we hear from God, who wants to speak to us, to guide us (1 Sam 3: 1-10).

In the final week of our series considering different books of the bible, Graham and Oli discuss the apocalyptic book of Revelation and its key themes (Revelation 21: 1-8).

Taking our stand against the schemes of evil & choosing each day to put on the armour of God (Ephesians 6: 10-20).

Mark 10: 17-27

Looking at Ephesians 4:17 - 5:20 - does my everyday life look more like Jesus now that it did five years ago? 

Continuing the series of talks on a Sunday evening looking at different books of the Bible, Graham and Sam reflect together on Ezekiel, and how we read prophetic books of the Bible.

Graham reflects on how the writer to the Ephesians is keen that the hearers of the letter are not deceived and settle for less than the full, technicoloured, awesome picture of who Jesus is.  What does it mean to hold onto that picture and grow in maturity, love and unity.  (Ephesians 4: 7-16)

Continuing our Sunday evening series on different books of the bible, Joanna and Graham turn to 1 Peter and its encouragement for us to have confidence in who we are in God in a challenging context.

Joanna continues exploring Paul's letter to the Ephesians, this week considering how we should live as those who have been called by God to know him and experience his transforming love (Ephesians 4: 1-6).

Continuing the series of talks in the Sunday evening service looking at different books of the bible, Sam and Graham reflect together on the book of Proverbs.

Joanna continues in our series reflecting on Paul's letter to the Ephesians (2:11 - 3:21). Through Christ the dividing walls of hostility are brought down. He is the God who can do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine!

This week we look at Ephesians 2: 1-12 - our God of Justice, our God of Mercy, our God of Grace. Emily helps us to consider what that means for us and how each of us can walk in step with Jesus in our lives.

At the start of a new series looking at different books of the bible, Mike talks through some key elements of Exodus, focusing on details that often don't get as much attention as the dramatic events, but which reveal eternal truths about God the father. 

Joanna kicks off a new series looking at the book of Ephesians, inviting us to consider God's purpose and calling to us (Eph. 1).

Continuing the evening series on prayer, Emily looks at John 7: 37-39 and encourages us to pray a simple prayer that changes everything: Come, Holy Spirit. 

Joanna gives us 7 reasons to celebrate the Holy Spirit coming at Pentecost, from today's reading Acts 2: 1-21

In the latest of our evening sermon series on prayer, Graham looks at examples of prayers of the bible - what they show us and what we can learn from them.

Continuing our Sunday evening series on prayer, Graham focuses this week on how we pray for others (1 Timothy 2: 1-7).

Joanna looks at the impact of Lydia, her heart for God and her response too hearing the good news of Jesus (Acts 16: 9-15). She asks us to consider how we each respond to the nudges of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

At our Sunday evening service, Ellen shares on hearing God's voice. John 10:27 - my sheep listen to my voice; I know them and they know me.