Talks from UNLTD Church Exeter

Do you ever struggle with temptation? We all do! This talk dives into the concept of self-control from a Christian perspective. You'll learn: Why we experience temptation. How to find your true identity in Christ. The importance of spiritual disciplines like prayer and fasting. Practical steps to overcome temptation. How God uses our struggles to refine us. Even if you're not religious, th...

www.unltd.church/give Key Points: Matt shares personal experiences of God's faithfulness in times of difficulty and unexpected blessings. He emphasises the importance of cultivating faithfulness in three areas: Relational faithfulness: Prioritising time for God despite the busyness of life. Ethical faithfulness: Aligning our moral framework with biblical principles. Financial faithfulness: Rec...

Podcast Summary: Fruits of the Holy Spirit - Joy that Overflows Speaker: Matt Clayton Key Points: Joy is rooted in Jesus:  Matt emphasises that true, lasting joy comes from a relationship with Jesus Christ. By spending time in prayer and worship, we connect with God's presence, a wellspring of overflowing joy. Joy transcends circumstances:  Difficult times are inevitable, but Matt argues that...

Matt walks us through Holy Week talking about we NEED the resurrection

Matt contrasts our human tendency to betray and gossip about those who hurt us with Jesus' remarkable response to Judas' betrayal during the Last Supper. Though Jesus plainly stated one of his disciples would betray him, he did not treat Judas as an outcast. Instead, Jesus kept Judas intimately close, even allowing him to dip bread in the same bowl. Matt speak about Jesus' profound loy...

Main Point: We should be actively seeking Jesus in our everyday lives and trusting that He can bring miracles into any situation. Supporting Points: The story of the woman who was healed by touching Jesus' cloak (Mark 5:25-34) is used as an example of how faith can lead to healing. We should be intentional about seeking Jesus out, not passively hoping for miracles to happen. Miracles are not j...

This episode focuses on the story from Mark 5 where Jesus raises a dead girl back to life and heals a sick woman. The main points covered are: We need to be people who hear Jesus say "Get up" to the dead areas of our lives just as Jesus raised the dead girl. We struggle to come to Jesus for help We need to surrender everything, big and small, to God through persistent prayer instead of l...

Matt talks about the fact the devil tries to rob and destroy our idenity and God's plan for our lives

Feeling Unloved? This Valentine's Day, Discover the Love That Changes Everything. Struggling with loneliness, doubt, or a sense of emptiness? You're not alone. In this special podcast, Matt explores the unconditional love of God that surpasses any earthly affection. Discover: Why worldly love often falls short How to experience God's love that transforms your life The security and peac...

Matt shares from Mark 2:1-12 where some friends lower a paralysed man into Jesus' presence after smashing through a roof!

Matt talks about Jesus saying "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” (Mark 2:17)

Matt talks about the God's plan to renew the earth and how that changes everything for the Youth of the City

Matt talks about the faithfulness of God

Abbie talks about the faithfulness of God

Matt talks about how we can keep our eyes on Jesus

Matt talks about how we can have a deeper more rich, more vibrant understanding of who God is and his faithfulness. That will lead us to more risks and be more faithful to God, which in tern show us how faithful God is and so the never ending loop begins!

Matt talks about everyone playing their part to rebuild the church

Matt unpacks a theology of money and speaks about the UNLTD's financial position. The talk slides can be found here - https://www.unlimitedchurch.org.uk/givingstats

Matt talks about being a community that LOVES

Laura unpacks why we're going all out for the youth of the city

Matt looks at the how Jesus prays and how Mary and Martha speak to Jesus. Contrastsing Martha's raw, emotionally honest prayer when her brother Lazarus dies with Jesus' familiar, trusting prayer to the Father before raising Lazarus from the dead. Matt encourages the congregation to pray with the same intimacy and honesty as Jesus and Martha, holding nothing back from God. Matt's vision...

Farida unpacks what it means to know Jesus and be known by him! Farida is a curate at Saint Church in East London.

Matt looks at a self-less kinda love

The sailors ask Jonah - Who Are You? Laura digs into our identity and talks about how it should be founded in Jesus.

The sailers demand Jonah to 'Call Upon Your God'. Matt explores how we're asked the same thing in our lives today.