The Upper Room

Galatians 4:8-11 As believers we have been delivered from slavery to sonship. However, there is a desire in us to return and live in our former slavery. How do we diagnose and defend against this? How do we keep the gospel at the centre of our lives? Join Paul and Henry as they discuss.  Listen to our 'Galatians: The heart of the gospel' sermon series here: https://www.stclementschurchmanchester.o...

Galatians 4:1-7 Over the coming weeks we will be thinking about our freedom in Christ. This week Paul and Henry chat about what it means to be sons of God and how we experience our sonship. Listen to our 'Galatians: The heart of the gospel' sermon series here: https://www.stclementschurchmanchester.org/sermons Want to ask a question? Go to slido.com and use the code #STCLEMENTS

Galatians 3:15-29 After a short break, the guys are back to discuss the big theme of Galatians chapter 3. One of the key questions in the Christian life is: since we're saved by grace, what place do good works have? What does it look like to live in obedience whilst relying fully on grace alone for salavtion? Join the guys as they discuss this and other questions. Listen to our 'Galatians: The hea...

Galatians 3:6-14 Christ redeemed us from the curse by becoming a curse for us. What difference does this make in our lives both now and in eternity? Join Paul and Henry as they discuss.  Listen to our 'Galatians: The heart of the gospel' sermon series here: https://www.stclementschurchmanchester.org/sermons Want to ask a question? Go to slido.com and use the code #STCLEMENTS

Galatians 3:1-5 What does it look like to live as someone justified by faith alone? Join Paul and Henry as they discuss.  Listen to our 'Galatians: The heart of the gospel' sermon series here: https://www.stclementschurchmanchester.org/sermons Want to ask a question? Go to slido.com and use the code #STCLEMENTS

Matthew 6:16-18 Jesus expects believers to fast. Join Paul and Henry as they discuss the requirement and reward of fasting. What does fasting look like in practice? And how does it help us to desire God more deeply?  Listen to our sermons here: https://www.stclementschurchmanchester.org/sermons Want to ask a question? Go to slido.com and use the code #STCLEMENTS

What is your New Year's resolution? Why not read the bible? Maybe even the whole bible? Join the guys as they discuss the Robert Murray M'Cheyne reading plan as well as sharing stories of how they have been encouraged in their Bible reading, and what to do when you are struggling for motivation.  Interested in starting the plan? Find all the info here: https://www.stclementschurchmanchester.org/bi...

Isaiah 8:11-9:7 'The people walking in darkness have seen a great light.' Join Paul and Henry as they chat about how God has worked to bring us out of darkness. His light is unstoppable, unexpected and underserved. Listen to our advent sermon series here: https://www.stclementschurchmanchester.org/sermons Want to ask a question? Go to slido.com and use the code #STCLEMENTS

Genesis 3:8-19 Advent is upon us, so we are taking a break from Galatians. Throughout advent we are doing to be looking at some of the traditional carol service readings and thinking about how they point us to Jesus. This week we go back to the beginning, thinking about the big problem in human history: Sin.  Listen to our advent sermon series here: https://www.stclementschurchmanchester.org/sermo...

Galatians 2:20 Join the guys for a chat about how we live as people who are justified by grace alone. What is the difference between guilt & conviction? What difference does union with Christ make? How is being a Christian like being a 'sucky fish'? What really is on Paul Jump's study floor? Listen in to find out  Listen to our 'Galatians: The heart of the gospel' sermon series here: https://www.s...

Galatians 2:11-16 This passage gets right to the heart of the message of Galatians. Join the guys as they chat about the doctrine of justification and what it looks like to contend for the gospel in our context, especially in light of the current state of the Church of England. Listen to our 'Galatians: The heart of the gospel' sermon series here: https://www.stclementschurchmanchester.org/sermons...

Galatians 2:1-10 The apostles are united in gospel fellowship. They have the same gospel, same God and same goal. Their unity is the foundation of our unity. Join Henry and Paul as they discuss this passage and answer questions.  Listen to our 'Galatians: The heart of the gospel' sermon series here: https://www.stclementschurchmanchester.org/sermons Want to ask a question? Go to slido.com and use...

Galatians 1:11-24 On what basis does Paul claim that his gospel is the true gospel? Answer: his gospel did not originate with him, but with God. Join Paul and Henry in the upper room as they discuss this passage and the various questions that arise from it.  Listen to our 'Galatians: The heart of the gospel' sermon series here: https://www.stclementschurchmanchester.org/sermons Want to ask a quest...

In this bonus episode of the Upper Room we talk about what the bible has to say about men and women's roles in the church. The pod contains a talk from Jumpy followed by a discussion of various key questions surrounding the issue (starts at 31:28) It's quite a long episode! So here is where you can find all the key questions: Discussion of how we have personally wrestled with the topic (32:40) Is...

Galatians 1:6-10 What are the stakes in claiming that there is only one gospel? Why does it matter what we believe? How do you define a false teacher? How are we in danger of adding to the gospel? Join the guys in the upper room as they chat about these questions and more. Listen to our 'Galatians: The heart of the gospel' sermon series here:  https://www.stclementschurchmanchester.org/sermons Wan...

Galatians 1:1-5 Our new sermon series is all about 'the heart of the gospel.' Join the guys as they chat about how the gospel brings freedom.   Listen to our 'Galatians: The heart of the gospel' sermon series here:  https://www.stclementschurchmanchester.org/sermons Want to ask a question? Go to slido.com and use the code #STCLEMENTS

We end our services by saying a blessing. Why do we do this? And what does it mean? Join Paul and Henry in the Upper Room as they discuss.  Listen to our 'Beautiful Liturgy' sermon series here: https://www.stclementschurchmanchester.org/sermons Want to ask a question? Go to slido.com and use the code #STCLEMENTS

Why do we consider the bible and preaching to be a central part to our Sunday gatherings? Join Henry and Paul in the upper room as they discuss.  Listen to our 'Beautiful Liturgy' sermon series here: https://www.stclementschurchmanchester.org/sermons Want to ask a question? Go to slido.com and use the code #STCLEMENTS

Why bother with prayer? Join the Paul and Henry in the upper room as they discuss and take questions.  Listen to our 'Beautiful Liturgy' sermon series here: https://www.stclementschurchmanchester.org/sermons Want to ask a question? Go to slido.com and use the code #STCLEMENTS

What is the role of confession in the Christian life? Why do we confess our sins together on a Sunday morning? Join Paul and Henry in the Upper Room as we continue the discussion: 'Why we worship as we do' Listen to our 'Beautiful Liturgy' sermon series here: https://www.stclementschurchmanchester.org/sermons Want to ask a question? Go to slido.com and use the code #STCLEMENTS * * * Want a bit mor...

Why do we worship as we do? What is liturgy? Why is it important to gather each week to worship? What do we do if we just don't feel like worshipping? How do we plan services at St Clement's, and what are our priorities? What are some of the healthy tensions we have to consider when thinking about worship? The guys answer these questions and more, as we begin our new series, 'Beautiful Liturgy: Wh...

After a short break, the guys are back in the upper room. Join Henry and Paul as they wrap up the series in the book of Acts, take questions from Paul's sermon and reflect on the unstoppable gospel.  Listen to our Acts sermon series here: https://www.stclementschurchmanchester.org/sermons Want to ask a question? Go to slido.com and use the code #STCLEMENTS

In Acts 24 we see Paul faced with a barrage of opposition. How does he keep going when the world is against him? The answer: he is living for something bigger. Join Paul and Henry as they reflect on Paul's trial, how it points to Jesus and what we can learn from it.  ***After this episode, we will be taking a 2 week break from recording the podcast. They guys will be back to round off the book of...

Tall Paul is in the upper room to chat with Henry about his sermon from Acts 23:11-35. Focusing 23:11, the guys chat about how Jesus is both good and in control and how this gives us purpose and hope in all situations. Paul also speaks about his life as a cross cultural worker in West Africa, sharing about what keeps him going and how he was called. Listen to our Acts sermon series here:  https://...

Paul is back in the Upper Room and spends time reflecting, with Henry, on the nature of true courage. The guys chat about how we live courageous lives for Jesus in the daily grind of life. Listen to our Acts sermon series here:  https://www.stclementschurchmanchester.org/sermons Want to ask a question? Go to slido.com and use the code #STCLEMENTS