St Helen's Sunday talks podcast

George Diwakar - As summer begins, how can we keep going and keep growing as followers of Jesus? In this passage, Paul points us to three key habits: rejoicing in God's will, responding to God's word, and relying on God's unfailing faithfulness. Together, we'll explore how these truths can sustain us through the summer and consider practical ways to keep growing.

Aneirin Glyn - What should mark the lives of Christians? As Paul comes to the end of his letter, he exhorts to be those who rejoice, pray, and give thanks always. We are to speak to one another to help each other to live holy lives, as we eagerly await Christ’s return.

William Taylor - Zechariah has been described as the ‘2 Corinthians of the Old Testament’. In the face of despair, discouragement, disappointment, delay and disapproval, God’s people are spurred to action because of who God is, what God promises and what God has done. It is powerful medicine for those who are tempted to ‘despise the day of small things’.

William Taylor - Zechariah has been described as the ‘2 Corinthians of the Old Testament’. In the face of despair, discouragement, disappointment, delay and disapproval, God’s people are spurred to action because of who God is, what God promises and what God has done. It is powerful medicine for those who are tempted to ‘despise the day of small things’.

George Diwakar - How can a church keep growing until Jesus returns? In 1 Thessalonians 5:12–15, Paul shows that healthy churches are built as we value those who serve in gospel ministry and actively love one another.

Aneirin Glyn - The Christian life is to be lived with others. The apostle Paul shows us how the teaching of this letter should be worked out in our relationships with our church leaders, with our church family, and with all people.

William Taylor - Zechariah is the most quoted prophet in Matthew’s passion narrative. Matthew understands that Zechariah explains Jesus’ death for us. At the heart of Zechariah’s visions is a cleansed priesthood, with God removing sin from his people and from the nation Israel. We so easily overestimate the progressive possibilities of man, and underestimate the pervasive problem of our sin. God d...

William Taylor - Zechariah is the most quoted prophet in Matthew’s passion narrative. Matthew understands that Zechariah explains Jesus’ death for us. At the heart of Zechariah’s visions is a cleansed priesthood, with God removing sin from his people and from the nation Israel. We so easily overestimate the progressive possibilities of man, and underestimate the pervasive problem of our sin. God d...

George Diwakar - Christians are waiting people, looking forward to the return of Jesus. In 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11, Paul reminds us that Christ’s return will be sudden, but not surprising. Therefore, we must stay alert, stand firm in faith, love, and hope, and encourage one another until he comes.

Aneirin Glyn - What does the future hold? Paul reminds us of two certainties, and shows us the difference this makes to life today.

Tim Sheppard - What kind of tale are we in - happy ending or sad ending? It can be hard to keep going when we're not sure what the future will be like, but the final chapters of Daniel show us that while the future may be concerning, God has promised a glorious crown in the end. We can stand firm and speak for Jesus, confident of resurrection glory to come.

Tim Sheppard - What kind of tale are we in - happy ending or sad ending? It can be hard to keep going when we're not sure what the future will be like, but the final chapters of Daniel show us that while the future may be concerning, God has promised a glorious crown in the end. We can stand firm and speak for Jesus, confident of resurrection glory to come.

William Taylor - Death raises questions that every generation has faced: Is this really the end? What happens to those we love? In this passage, Paul points us to a hope that rests not on wishful thinking but on the risen Jesus. Because Christ died and rose again, those who belong to him have a future beyond the grave. Paul lifts our eyes to the day when Jesus will return, the dead will be raised,...

William Taylor - Death raises questions that every generation has faced: Is this really the end? What happens to those we love? In this passage, Paul points us to a hope that rests not on wishful thinking but on the risen Jesus. Because Christ died and rose again, those who belong to him have a future beyond the grave. Paul lifts our eyes to the day when Jesus will return, the dead will be raised,...

Tim Sheppard - We often look at the world—or our own lives—and wonder whether God has failed to deliver on what he promised. That was the question of Daniel’s readers. But as Daniel 9 shows us, God hadn’t failed them; he has kept every one of his promises. In fact, God is doing far more than they realised.

Tim Sheppard - We often look at the world—or our own lives—and wonder whether God has failed to deliver on what he promised. That was the question of Daniel’s readers. But as Daniel 9 shows us, God hadn’t failed them; he has kept every one of his promises. In fact, God is doing far more than they realised.

William Taylor - Were the Chancellor of the Exchequer to have a nation ‘ordered’ according to Paul’s teaching in 1 Thessalonians 4:1 – 12 all her problems would disappear! The Christian way is God’s way, and God’s way is the best way. But what produces such a radical change in conduct? The engine that drives gospel living is the gospel – and gospel proclamation, not political lobbying, is the only...

William Taylor - Were the Chancellor of the Exchequer to have a nation ‘ordered’ according to Paul’s teaching in 1 Thessalonians 4:1 – 12 all her problems would disappear! The Christian way is God’s way, and God’s way is the best way. But what produces such a radical change in conduct? The engine that drives gospel living is the gospel – and gospel proclamation, not political lobbying, is the only...

Tim Sheppard - So often those in power make us question whether God is really in control, and whether it is worth standing out as Christians. Daniel 7 records a vivid and unsettling dream that helps us make sense of a world marked by political upheaval and hostile powers. Yet at its centre stands a breathtaking vision of Jesus and his people—a vision that leaves us in no doubt which side we should...

Tim Sheppard - So often those in power make us question whether God is really in control, and whether it is worth standing out as Christians. Daniel 7 records a vivid and unsettling dream that helps us make sense of a world marked by political upheaval and hostile powers. Yet at its centre stands a breathtaking vision of Jesus and his people—a vision that leaves us in no doubt which side we should...