Church regathers after 16 months - with singing!

Lymm Baptist Church - July 25

by Chris Goswami
http://7minutes.net/audio/caught-in-the-act/

Caught in the act!

A ques­tion of philo­sophy – or a declar­a­tion of grace?
by Chris Goswami

http://7minutes.net/audio/losing-win/

Losing to Win

It seems our lives are ruled by schedules.
By Chris Goswami

http://7minutes.net/audio/special-day/

A Special Day

There aren’t many places in the Bible where you see God running, but here is one.

http://7minutes.net/audio/god-runs/

(Taken from Philip Yancey’s book What’s So Amazing About Grace? With some adaptation)

There aren’t many places in the Bible where you see God running, but here is one. Philip Yancey’s moving story of a young girl caught up in a life she never wanted.

A God Who Runs

An entertaining and surprising re-telling of a famous story of Jesus by Wayne Rice. The Good Samaritan Revisited.

http://7minutes.net/audio/good-samaritan/

Who is my neighbour?

Fear is a recurring theme in the Bible. But when God says “don’t be afraid” he always follows it up with the reason why.

Here’s an account of three terrifying incidents that shaped the life of Mary. It includes a reading of the poem Mary Went Looking for Jesus by Bob Hartman.

http://7minutes.net/audio/3-fears-mary/

This recording has been condensed for 7minutes.net.

3 Fears for Mary

“No eye has seen; no ear has heard; no mind has imagined…”

http://7minutes.net/audio/no-eye-has-seen/

How could anyone ever imagine the sky, the sea, the hills, if they had never been born…. ? How could anyone imagine what God has prepared for those who love him?

(This talk begins at 55s)

No eye has seen; no ear has heard...

What do you listen for?

Some people say that God doesn’t speak to us any more – but actually, it depends what you’re listening for.

http://7minutes.net/audio/what-are-you-listening-for/


What are you listening for?

Guidance is hard!

http://7minutes.net/audio/gods-guidance-101/

How do you know what God wants for your life? ….How do you really really know? What sort of guidance should Christians expect from God?

The 3 ways that God guides us

Do you want life in all it’s fullness? Then learn to give it away

http://7minutes.net/audio/give-your-life-away/

The commandment to serve others actually does as much good for us as for those we serve. 

Give your life away

What do you hope for?

 http://7minutes.net/audio/easter-thursday/

Failures and setbacks can obscure hope, failures can disappoint us, and life can seem without hope. But God has been to the those very places of no hope and he has created, resurrected, something new.

Hope

A baby is born and destinies are changed, forever.

http://7minutes.net/audio/easter-sunday/

A joined-up Christmas-Easter story of a God who comes to us once, and again, and then again. A God who, at the central moment of history … dies, but then, in keeping with his character, returns… yet again. 

Katy’s Baby (Easter Sunday)

TWR interviews Chris Goswami - based on this article:
https://7minutes.net/blog/why-christian-evangelicals-are-still-saying-amen-to-trump/

NewsDesk 5th August

Why Christan evangelicals are still saying AMEN to Trump - TWR Interview

In condemning the behaviour of our politicians during COVID, are we "being righteous after the event"?

NewsDesk 7th October

TWR Radio - UK COVID enquiries 2023

Jesus explains the importance of being great.

In God’s economy things are not so much turned upside down as the right way round. And greatness starts to make sense. So go and be different – be great – be truly great!

Be different – be GREAT!

God has a history of making people wait ….. but why?

“All will be well in the end – and if it isn’t well, it isn’t the end”
Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 2011


Impressive Waits

God is not fair - and we have the right to ask why.

If we asked God today to please give us everything we deserve – what would that look like? I think it could be a very dangerous prayer! 

Unreasonable God

The best stories are true, so this delightful Easter tale is absolutely true

There and Back Again

Set in a Japanese war camp, the well-known short story by Ernest Young”

Miracle on the River Kwai

The stupid carpenter who built his house on the sandy beach - a story of Jesus from Matthew 7

BuildingaBuilding

It’s all very well saying “don’t be afraid”, but what if we ARE afraid? We know “there’s no point in worrying” but this simple logic, doesn’t help.
Take a 5minute break, remind yourself HOW to “not be afraid”.

Don't be afraid

Beauty is not something we can hold - but it is something

A handful of snow

Are you a glass half empty or glass half full person - and what you can do about it

Good Luck Bad Luck

Listen to these stories of two troublesome boys and a family of thoughtful mice

The mice in the piano

What is it about work? Work should have a good place in our lives as should career and drive - but so often it can rob us of peace. Sometimes we are even unsure what "peace" actually is. .... So what IS peace?

Why you're not at peace

"Everyone wants to be nice to me - but no-one wants to be my friend" … This line was reportedly from a  homeless person who regularly turned up at a church soup kitchen.
Do we sometimes discriminate against a person based on how they look or speak - while "being nice" to them at the same time? I think it's hard not to ...

Are you prejudiced?

Are we quick to listen? slow to speak? … how about slow to become angry?

Aug17 QuickToListen

Why do bad things happen?
There are several theological answers to this age old question - and they tend to raise even more questions about the nature of God, this world, and suffering. But here's a question you may never have asked: what if we lived in a world with no suffering - no struggle at all?

Why Do Bad Things Happen?

Words we speak, words we type, both can cause untold damage -  you can tame a tiger but you cant tame the tongue says James

Taming TheTongue

Has Google effectively replaced God?  Premier Christian Radio interviews Chris Goswami - 2 minute version

Has Google effectively replaced God? (2 min)

Has Google effectively replaced God - Premier Christian Radio interviews Chris Goswami - full interview (minor edits)

Has Google effectively replaced God? (interview)

A beautiful, gentle and moving folk tale from Russia at Christmas time

A Russian Christmas Tale

The big story of the Bible - the lead characters - the key events  … in 7 minutes

The Bible In 7 Minutes

WHY IS CHURCH BORING? - No messing, just the answer to the question.

Why Is Church Boring?

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