One thing matters; taking the time to listen to Jesus. Every week people from across the City of London meet to hear God speak through the Bible. This podcast is a feed of our midweek talks, most will include a Q&A on the Bible passage. We are a church based in the heart of the City of London. Visit www.st-helens.org.uk or download our apps on iOS and Android, to access thousands of talks and other resources. Also visit www.gospelatwork.org.uk to find details of lunchtime talks taking place…
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Titus Waldock - Why does faith seem to “work” for some people, while others who trust God still suffer? Hebrews 11 shows us real faith can look like triumph or hardship, because its hope is fixed on something better than either.
Nim Anderson - Moses grew up with the best Egypt had to offer, and walked away from all of it. Nim looks at Hebrews 11:23-31 and asks what's really stopping us doing the same: fear, treasure, or just not making a habit of it.
How can you have faith when it means missing out now?
Archie Mowatt - FOMO shapes so many of our decisions. But what if the bigger danger is missing out on God's future promises? In Hebrews 11:17–22, we'll see how faith helps us hold good things loosely, trust God when obedience is costly, and live with confidence that death is not the end.
How can you have faith in a heavenly city beyond this world?
Ian Bright - What if the career, home and security we're building today aren't our ultimate destination? Explore how Hebrews 11:8–16 shapes our present decisions around a future we cannot yet see, and why the promise of a 'better country' changes how we live in the here and now.
Gabor Szarka - Most of us are interested in the legacy we leave behind. In this talk Gábor will explore from Hebrews 11:4–7 how a life lived by faith leads to a far greater legacy than any professional or personal accomplishment.
How can you have faith in something you can't see?
Will Trump - 'I wish I had your faith.' If you've ever heard that (or thought it), listen to what the author of Hebrews says. Find out what faith actually is, and why the evidence for it is sturdier than the feeling.
William Taylor - With tears in his eyes, Jesus speaks some of his strongest words of judgement declaring the end of religion and calling all to his beautiful kingdom.
William Taylor - Jesus warned his disciples about hell. Hell exists. Hell is real. Hell will be populated. Hell is forever. Hellish religion leads people to hell. It can look impressive - it is dangerously deceptive. And hellish religion is the default option of the City.
William Taylor - In Matthew 23:1-12 Jesus denounces human religion and provides a vital warning to us. The contrast between what Jesus offers, and the religion of his day could not be more stark. One is steeped in humility and is heavenly – the other oozes hypocrisy and is hell-bound.
Paul Williams - In Luke 7, Jesus meets a woman whose life had gone badly wrong. We will see both the depth of God's grace and its power to transform. It's a challenging and deeply encouraging passage that speaks to all of us, whatever our past.
Paul Williams - Jesus offers everyone the chance to take the greatest gift we all need - eternal life with God forever. And yet, many people don't want it. This week in Luke 7 we discover why many don't jump at the chance at having such a brilliant free gift.