The Watford Church of Christ Podcast

It was a pleasure to welcome my good old friend Douglas Jacoby to speak for us in Watford today. He provided an in-depth and inspiring explanation of Ruth and her faith. 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...

“If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me  and the light become night around me,” even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day,  for darkness is as light to you.” Psalm 139,11–12 NIV11 How should Christians respond to emotional and mental health challenges? What do we do when the emotional darkness threatens to block out God's light? In this class Jim Pickett pro...

A final look at the consequences of the resurrection for a Christian. 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 eBo...

Rob gives us a helpful insight into the significance of the conversion of the apostle Paul in regards to the way in which that supports the truth of the resurrection. 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 ema...

A sermon for the Watford Church of Christ Main Point: Christians are called to a godly/new/resurrection life via Divine power and grace Introduction Why we are looking at this? Post-Easter - consequences of resurrection “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. Fo...

For Easter Sunday we took a look at the transformation that the resurrection brought to the life of the apostle Peter. He moved from fearful to faithful as a result of encountering the living 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 questio...

Simon gives us the benefit of his expertise in the area of apologetics to refresh our faith and resource us to share about the resurrection with our friends. This is the first of two classes. The second will be by Rob Payne. 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, practi...

Introduction Context: Ch22 - binding of Isaac; celebration of deeper trust; confirmation of blessings by grace of God We talk about living by faith a lot What does it mean? Question: When we say, "Let's live by faith", what does that mean to you? It means, according to the NT, taking lessons from Abraham's life “By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritan...

A sermon for the Watford Church of Christ. Today we take a look at the extraordinary faith of Abraham. He willingly takes his son to be a sacrifice. What will happen on the mountain? 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...

Mothering Sunday saw us looking at the two mothers of Genesis 21 - Sarah and Hagar. If you like this video, please click the "like " button and share with your friends. Don't forget to subscribe. Follow me here: @mccx Website: www.malcolmcox.org

1. Stewardship - What is the mandate God gave us?  “Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may **rule** over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he create...

A quick look at 2 Peter 3:10-13 and its implications for creation care. 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 e...

We take a look at Abraham and his weaknesses as well as the grace and generosity of God.

Intro - setting the scene Last time - what happens when we walk with God Chapter 17 - circumcision covenant; Sarah the mother; next year; upgraded promises Change comes at God's timing; He has good in mind for us; we have a part to play; need closer walk with God as life goes on I could talk about..... 1. Generosity in action, Genesis 18:1-8 Calf - royal generosity - feast Heb 13:2 - 'strangers  ...

Introduction Watershed moment: CH 12-16 all point to this moment Interesting that this comes after the mess of Gen 16! God’s long speeches: blessings; commands; answers Abraham’s responses: falls down twice; laughter; question/request; circumcises Overview Upgraded blessings, vv1-8 Land....this land Great nation...dust...stars...many nations...kings Son...Sarah Covenant...protection...slavery/exod...

Introduction, v1a - Just had high point of Gen 15: promises, sacrifice, covenant, faith/righteousness - Women in foreground - Abraham in background - Fundamentally, this is not about men and women as such, but about impatience - We have seen Abraham's faith tested and will see it tested again. This time it is Sarah's test of faith which is highlighted - We also learn a lot about the LORD: vv2,5,7,...

Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perhaps...

Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series.   What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perhap...

Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series.   What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perhap...

Dr. Boakye watch takes us on a tour of the New Testament revealing faith lessons from the life of Abraham.  Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.    Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian faith? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send us your questions or suggestions.   Thanks again for listening. Have a super day.   God ble...

Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series.   What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perhap...

Tut   Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series.   What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But...

Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perhaps...

Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. I’m Malcolm Cox and this is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many...

Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perhaps...