Continuing our series looking at the book of Colossians and reading from 3:12-4:1, Jonathan encourages us to ‘clothes ourselves in what looks good on us’. Listen in to find out more. The post Clothes that look good on you appeared first on Sutton Elms Baptist Church.
Reading from Colossians 3:1-11 Peter encourages us to set our minds on the things above. We have been transformed through the work of Christ, but there is still work to do as Paul challenges the church to cast off its old self and put on the new. Listen in to find out more. The post Transformed but work to do appeared first on Sutton Elms Baptist Church.
Reading from Col 2:6-23, Jonathan encourages us in the Fullness, Fellowship and Freedom found in Christ Jesus. The post Fullness, Fellowship and Freedom appeared first on Sutton Elms Baptist Church.
In this message Dave looks at the Supremacy of Christ – how we can live our lives secure in the knowledge that Jesus Christ has absolute power over the heavens and the earth – over our day to day lives – and encourages us therefore to live without fear. The post The Supremacy of Christ – Colossians 1: 13-23 appeared first on Sutton Elms Baptist Church.
As we begin looking at the book of Colossians, Jonathan reads Paul’s greeting, opening thanks and prayer. We are encouraged to follow Paul’s example of living a life permeated with prayer that overflows into all we do. The post Permeating Prayer appeared first on Sutton Elms Baptist Church.
Looking at various scriptures, Andrew share how it’s been Gods heart to walk with us and for us to walk with Him. The post Walking with God appeared first on Sutton Elms Baptist Church.
Mark encourages us in the place of prayer working through 3 questions to ask ourselves. What is prayer to me? How important is prayer to me? How often do I pray? The post The place of prayer appeared first on Sutton Elms Baptist Church.
In this prayerful preach at the beginning of our week of prayer, Jonathan encourages us to beware of the spiritual reality that we are seated with Christ in heavenly places. Listen in to find out more The post Seated with Christ appeared first on Sutton Elms Baptist Church.
What is your vision like? The Lord desires us to see with 2020 vision. To see as He sees, and by faith what He sees. In what ways do our lenses, focus and perspective need adjusting to see with 20/20 vision? The post 20/20 Vision appeared first on Sutton Elms Baptist Church.
Sharing some of His personal testimony, Dave encourages us to present ourself in faith before the Lord. He focuses on three areas: using the shield of faith, the gift of tongues and the power of communion. Listen in to find out more. The post Present yourself in Faith appeared first on Sutton Elms Baptist Church.
Reading from Mat 2:1-12, Deb encourages us to be like the wise men who went the distance for Jesus. They watched for what God was doing, walked in His ways and worshipped at the feet of Jesus. The post Going the distance appeared first on Sutton Elms Baptist Church.
Reading from Luke 1:26-38, Jonathan encourages us to be like Mary, one who believed and treasured the word of the Lord. After an amazing encounter an ordinary moment of her life she declared ‘may it be according to your word’ The post Nothing is impossible – May it be according to your word appeared first on Sutton Elms Baptist Church.
In our walk with God, do you go through the motion or grow in your devotion? When an angel appeared to Zechariah as he stood ministering to God, the angel assured him his prayer had been heard, yet in going through the motion, Zechariah doubted. Listen in to find out more… The post Motion or Devotion? appeared first on Sutton Elms Baptist Church.
What is the motive of our actions? Is it selfish or proudful or does it align to Gods’ heart? Dave looks at the disciplines of submission and humility and how God calls us to humble and submit ourselves before Him. The post DOTF: Submission and Humility appeared first on Sutton Elms Baptist Church.
In scientific studies and research Thankfulness and forgiveness has been shown to lower stress and blood pressure whilst boosting your immune system, improving your general wellbeing and helping you to sleep better. God has always known this and that’s why Scripture encourages us in these things. Listen in to find out more. The post DOTF: Thankfulness and Forgiveness appeared first on Sutton Elms Baptist Church.
Gossiping is the revealing of personal information about another. This morning Rachel encourages us gossip in a good way as ‘gossipers of the gospel’. Listen in to find our more The post Gossiping the Gospel (sharing and caring) appeared first on Sutton Elms Baptist Church.
Have you brushed your teeth this morning? Beginning a series on the Disciplines of the faith, Jonathan encourages us to grow in the healthy habits and disciplines of the faith. This morning the discipline of prayer, devotion and reading scripture are explored. Please accept our apologies for the quality of this recording, it was due… The post DOTF: Prayer, Devotion and Reading Scripture appeared first on Sutton Elms Baptist Church.
Joseph was beaten betrayed and sold as a slave, yet years later he can declare to his brother,’ You intended to harm me, but intended it for good’. To say a statement like that is only fully possible you have forgiven and forgiven deeply. Listen in to find out more. The post GWIFG – Free to forgive appeared first on Sutton Elms Baptist Church.
Continuing the story of Joseph, Jonathan shares how God is at work in the waiting, God’s got wisdom for His word and His world, and God positions people for purpose. The post GWIFG – Positioned for Purpose appeared first on Sutton Elms Baptist Church.
Continuing our journey through the life of Joseph, Peter encourages us that God has a character plan for and uses our life circumstances to develop the character needed for all that God would do through our lives. The post GWIFG – Prison that prepares appeared first on Sutton Elms Baptist Church.