A Community of Priests - Connectors & Conduits
Jesus encouraged His followers to pray, “Let your kingdom come, let your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” The question we might ask is, “How then might God’s Kingdom (of heaven) come on earth as it is in heaven?”
When Jesus walked the earth He was the literal embodiment of the kingdom – this is why the kingdom was ‘at hand.’ He incarnated the kingdom, with it’s values and power, everywhere He went. Jesus is our High Priest.
God’s salvation plan included the outworking of His redemptive purposes through the church of Jesus Christ. In the Old Testament it was the nation of Israel who were called to b God’s priests (or representatives). In the New Testament this is expanded to the Christian Gentile communities. We are a Royal Priesthood who belong to God. We are His representatives – or priests, or ambassadors. To exercise such a role we must be connected both in heaven and on earth.
Steve introduced the series "Connectors and Conduits" on Sunday 4th July 2010. This talk and others in the series can be found below:
Connectors & Conduits - Connecting In the Workplace
In the last in this series Stuart Mitchell looks at witnessing in the workplace? Some of us may get hung up about how little opportunity there seems to be. But maybe the important thing is to live the life and walk the walk - and be ready for the opportunities – just like Daniel. When they do come they could be life changing for someone, or even changing the heart of kings, or leaders, or bosses or managers or colleagues or people who work for you.
- To listen to Stuart's talk select this link; Connecting in the Workplace
- To access the slides (includes notes) that accompanied his talk select this link: live the life and walk the walk
Connectors & Conduits - Guilt, don't beat yourself up
Steve Goss talks about Guilt and that sin isn’t meant to be a heavy burdensome thing. Steve explores:
- What is guilt?
- Is there a difference between true guilt and guilty feelings?
- Does the bible teach that guilt can be a positive thing?
- What is God’s remedy for guilt?
Connectors & Conduits - what is there Purpose?
Ben Morrison looks at what is our purpose both as individuals and as a church in being a Connector & Conduits. Ben's talk is based on Mark 5 "A Man with Demons Inside Him"
Engaging in Prayer
Steve briefly introduces this talk on Engaging in Prayer. A full talk will follow in subsequent weeks. A large portion of this service was centred are The Divorce Recovery Workshop, with a testimony from Toni and and overview from John. To listen to the talk select this link
Jesus - the Master Connector
Steve looks at the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman (John 4) and how he communicates to her who He is. The woman fully grasping "I, the one speaking to you - I am he" and how because of her testimony many others came to Him and became believers. Select the link to listen to Steve's talk.
If you've got it - flaunt it! - 26th Septmeber 2010
Chris Doughty looks at how as we move into Missional Communities we need (in the nicest possible manner) "flaunt" the gifts that God has given each and every one of us, to help grow his Kingdom here in our local community and beyond. Select the link to listen once again to Chris's talk.
Connecting with the Elderly - 19th September 2010
Marjie Walker and Heather Woods from The Link Visiting Scheme spoke about the loneliness and isolation of the some elderly folk in Wokingham and we can help combat this in our community. To hear Marjie's talk select the following link; Connecting with the Elderly
Connecting in Prayer - 5th September 2010
As we engage in a season of corporate prayer here at Brookside, Steve looks at what this means and reminds us that we can't do stuff on our own, we need Gods help. Which is why we need to pray... Listen to Steve's talk by selecting this link; Connecting in Prayer
Work and God's View of Work - 15th August 2010
Jon Davies speaks on Work and God's View of Work. This talk is based on various verses from Ephesians, Matthew, Romans and Colossians. Jon is a director of his own company and is on the management team of The Family Business, an initiative set up to help small business owners based on Christian values. The following material is available for downloading:
Priests are connectors in Heaven - 18th July 2010
Chris Mitchell talked about how we connect with God in worship and involved the congregation in sharing their own thoughts and experiences. The following material is available for download:
Priests Release Blessing - 4th July 2010
Steve Prince introduces the new series with this talk on "Priests Release Blessing" The following material is available for download:
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