The Watford Church of Christ Podcast

In a new series on the gospel of Mark, we look at the early ministry of Jesus. We begin in chapter 1 and focus on his inspirational relationship with God as the basis for his love, power and authority. This is a sermon preached for the Watford Church of Christ. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible?...

 “When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross. And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.” (Co...

This week we explore what it means to be filled in Christ. How do we deal with discontentments and avoid the hollow promises of false religion and the world? Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [malc...

What does it mean to make the most of being 'in Christ'? How do we overflow with thankfulness? We investigate walking in Christ, roots, bricks, weights and jugs. “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” (Colossians 2:6–7 NIV11) Please add you...

In this class for the men of the Watford congregation, I reflect on the heart of the Apostle Paul and his goals for the ekklesia at Colossae. We consider how to contend hard for one another's spiritual welfare, and what it means to help each other be united in love and the strength of Christ. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a qu...

A sermon for the Watford and Thames Valley churches of Christ. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [malcolm@malcolmcox.org](mailto:malcolm@malcolmcox.org).  If you’d like a copy of my free eBook on s...

The fourth and final class in this series as we rethink why we gather on Sundays. Today we look at the significance of the mission. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community. Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: malcolm@malcolmcox.org . Please...

The third in our class series as we rethink why we gather on Sundays. Today we look at the significance of the Lord's supper. https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Mealtime-Habits-Messiah-Encounters-Jesus/dp/0310257174/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1626709439&sr=8-1   Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the...

What mean to be a ‘host’? Characteristics of an outstanding host? ———————————————  An altar needs a priest, but a table only needs a host. Jn 13 last supper Jesus is: HOST - setting up, praying, leading the meal SERVANT - washing feet ——————————————— Who is the most surprising guest at this table? Why is this not so surprising? ——————————————— Lk 22,19–20 “Do this” - both supper & his hosting/serv...

At the outdoor service of the Watford church of Christ we contemplated the difference, the continuity and the connection between the altar and the table. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [malcolm@...

The second of the four part series helping us reboot our thinking about why we gather on Sundays. More resources here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/unity-to-all-things/   The second of the four part series helping us reboot our thinking about why we gather on Sundays. More resources here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/unity-to-all-things/  Scripture references: Genesis 1,3–5; Luke 24,1, 13; Acts 20,7;...

The first of the four part series helping us reboot our thinking about why we gather on Sundays. More resources here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/unity-to-all-things/   Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the em...

In this second class on Christianity and racism, I interview my friends Jack and Sarah.  These interviews are designed to stimulate continued conversations around the Christianity and racism. It's not that these classes contain all the answers, but at the very least I hope they will be a catalyst for discussion. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in communit...

In this second class on Christianity and racism, I interview my friends Jack and Sarah.  These interviews are designed to stimulate continued conversations around the Christianity and racism. It's not that these classes contain all the answers, but at the very least I hope they will be a catalyst for discussion. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in communit...

The first in a series refreshing our thinking about church. Today we investigate four "Who"s of the church.  Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [malcolm@malcolmcox.org](mailto:malcolm@malcolmcox.org...

Stefan brought us an inspiring lesson about love. Speaking all the way from South Africa, he opened our hearts and minds to the love of God in a deeper way. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [malco...

The fourth in our four-part series on the life of Elijah. Today we examine 2 Kings 1-2 and the lessons we learn about loyalty. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [malcolm@malcolmcox.org](mailto:malc...

How do we continue to learn about racism and how it affects Christians?  “let the wise listen and add to their learning,  and let the discerning get guidance” (Proverbs 1,5) We will go much further and faster if we learn how to listen. In the first of two classes, I interview Tony Cameron and explore the impact of the SCUAD group in East London.  In our conversation we reference two books. The lin...

The third in our four-part series on the life of Elijah. Today we examine 1 Kings 21 and the lessons we learn about greed and courage. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [malcolm@malcolmcox.org](mai...

In this short version of the interview I conducted with Nosi and Sekai, we discuss emotional well-being and mental health, and how to help those who are suffering. Topics that come up include removing the stigma around mental health issues in the church. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it...

In this full version of the interview I conducted with Nosi and Sekai, we discuss emotional well-being and mental health, and how to help those who are suffering. Topics that come up include removing the stigma around mental health issues in the church. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it t...

A second lesson looking at the life of Elijah. This time we focus on how God's kindness helped him to recover from his emotional crash. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [malcolm@malcolmcox.org](ma...

In the first of two classes on parenting, CJ and Sheree Wakefield share important principles regarding prayer and parenting. The Scriptures they reference are below: General reminders on call to prayer 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you”  Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, bei...

Elijah is a kind of Old Testament superhero. He heard from God, performed astonishing miracles - including the first restoration from death in the Bible - and yet collapsed in an emotional funk.  How helpful! He was someone "just like us" - James 5:7. Join us as we study through Elijah's life from 1 Kings 17 to 2 Kings 2 over the next four weeks. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We l...

In this full version of the interview I conducted with Jim Pickett, we discuss how to become self aware about emotional well-being and mental health, and  how to help those who are suffering. Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or su...