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Remember the Sabbath day
Charles Holt considers the relevance of the Fourth Commandment to modern living.

The Second Commandment
Stuart Evans with some thoughts about today's idols.

Introducing the Ten Commandments
Not just 'Thou shalt not': Charles Holt shows how God's law is an expression of his love for all of us.

Warfare
The struggle to depend on God. Dave Ward on Exodus 17

Testing
The stresses of modern life: relationships, money, children, elderly relatives, illness, depression...God's solution for people under pressure. John Landon (Exodus 17)

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King at Last!
Dave Ward on 2 Samuel 4 and 5.

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Almost There
George Curry examines how David coped with the waiting game...

Love Your Enemies
Donald Macallister explores this most difficult of Christian teachings, as displayed in the life of David (1Sam 24-26).

The Long Road to Kingdom
Charles Holt on 1Samuel chapters 21-23

Friendship
George Curry looks at freindship in 1 Samuel 19.

Plain Sailing
...or that's what you think! Ali Birkett on 1 Samuel 16:14-17:5

Choosing a Leader
Dave Ward considers the implications of 1 Samuel for us.

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A King Rejected
Charles Holt on the rejection of King Saul by God

Palm Sunday
Michael Guile on how Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem was prophesied centuries before.

Mouth to Mouth Manipulation
Ali Birkett on paying taxes to Caesar in Matthew 22

YOU are Invited!
Ali Birkett on God's invitation to us all.

Hucksters and Hypocrites
Ali Birkett on Jesus' second cleansing of the Temple, described in Matt 21.

Risky Love
Ali Birkett looks at John 12 and asks how far we are prepared to go for Jesus.

...more Journeys with Jesus
Ali Birkett looks at Jesus' sending out of 72 disciples in Luke 10.

Journeys with Jesus
Charles Holt shares the journey in Luke 4

Hope
Ali Birkett with some reflections on the theme of hope in the life of the believer

Luke 3
Dave Ward on John's Advent message for us

Obedience...eventually
Michael Guile on Jonah

Psalm 73
Charles Holt on Psalm 73

How is it between you and the Lord?
Ali Birkett on Psalm 51

Teamwork
Ali Birkett

1 Samuel 17

Are you listening?
Ali Birkett on Samuel

Gideon
Michael Guile on Judges 6

The Vine and the Branches
Harvest Festival at Southview

Moses
Michael Guile on Moses

Genesis 3
Ali Birkett preaches on the Fall.

Hope in God
In Ken Brown's last service at Southview, Ali Birkett preaches.

The Second Coming for the First Christians
Ken Brown on quality faith...

The Resurrection
Just how important is the physical resurrection of Jesus? Here Ken Brown looks at what this much debated Christian doctrine really means.

Jesus is Lord
The apostle Peter called Jesus 'The Christ, the Son of the Living God' (Matthew 16:16) but what did Jesus mean by his reply: '...on this rock I will build my church'? In this talk Ken Brown examines the implications for us of this foundational statement of the Christian faith.

Hope in a Climate of Fear
This guest talk by Alec McLellan deals with some key topical challenges for Christians in Britain today, referring to John 14:1-7.

What must I do to be saved?

What is Truth?

Who will go for me?

Have I got News for You -from the Prophets!

Lifeswap ...to Right Priorities

Growing Pains -The Credit Crunch

Growing Pains -Patience

Lifeswap ...Building Strong Relationships
How to build strong relationships, as set out in Matthew 5:21-37 and 7:1-6

Lifeswap...Living With Integrity
Thinking about Matthew 5:17-20 and 7:13-20 in a world of unprecedented change...

Lifeswap...Challenging Cultural Norms
What does Matthew 5 vvs 1-12 say about the place of Christians in today's world?

Believing or Doing, James 5
31 August 2008

Listen about Luxury
24 August 2008

Is there Sorrow for Sin?
17 August 2008

Taming the Tongue
27 July 2008

Introducing James
6 July

What is Worship?
8 June 2008, Psalm 57

Relying on God
Psalm 131, 1 June 2008

Guilt and Forgiveness
Psalm 51, 18 May 2008

Dealing with Fear
4 May 2008

The Emmaus Road
From our "Food for Thought" series looking at incidents in the life of Jesus - how Jesus transforms the lives of his dejected followers.

The Lord's Supper
From our "Food for Thought" series looking at incidents in the life of Jesus - the significance of communion...

The Prodigal Son
From our "Food for Thought" series looking at incidents in the life of Jesus - coming back to God...

The Lord's Prayer
From our "Food for Thought" series looking at incidents in the life of Jesus - dependence on God...

The Feeding of 5000
From our "Food for Thought" series looking at incidents in the life of Jesus - miracles happen...

The Potter's Wheel
The Old Testament prophet Jeremiah presents a vivid picture of how God works in our lives

Glimpses of Worship
From our Advent series on what worship means - Jesus appears to his disciples after his resurrection

A Second Chance
From our "Transformations" series we explore from Psalm 51 the idea of starting again with God.

To Be Like Jesus
From our "Transformations" series we reflect on what the Bible means by the Christian's desire to become more like Jesus

A Change of Course
From our "Tansformations" series we explore the idea of a change of direction in life

A Mind Transformed
From our "Transformations" series we explore from Paul's teaching in Romans 12 what it means to have a transformed mind.

A New Name for a New Beginning
Beginning our "Transformations" series with a look at the conversion of the apostle Paul - the original Damascus Road experience.

Human Instruction Manual Part 2
Are the Ten Commandments relevant today - continuing in Exodus.

Human Instruction Manual Part 1
Are the Ten Commandments relvant today - continuing in Exodus.

The Essence and Presence of God
What does it mean for God to be present in our lives - continuing in Exodus.

Introducing Exodus
Beginning a series looking at the Exodus event and its significance in how we see God today.

Free to Love and Forgive
Exploring the idea of real freedom in human choices.

He Chose the Cross
Easter Sunday - reflecting on the choice of Jesus to give his life for ours!

Free to Choose
Exploring the idea of real freedom in human choices.

Free to Serve

Genesis 3
Ali Birkett preaches on the Fall.