NCF Sunday Talks
NCF Sunday Talks
John Stephenson
Listen regularly to Nuneaton Christian Fellowship's Sunday Morning Talk. A variety of topics are addressed, all firmly based on the Bible. We are situated in the centre of England.
Unexpected Places: on a city street - no connectivity issues now
Millennia ago God spoke to a selected few - perhaps, kings, priests and prophets. The coming of the Holy Spirit in Jerusalem at Pentecost was a seismic change. Now God would speak to anyone. How is your connectivity with God? Are you plugged into Him? Let Him equip and empower to work for Him. Ask Him to increase your desire, thirst and love for Jesus. The script for the whole Service can be read here.
May 24
30 min
Unexpected Places: on a Mountain top - remember the Light and the Voice
"This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him." Matthew (chapter 17), Mark (chapter 9) and Luke (chapter 9) all describe Jesus going to the top of a mountain with Peter, James and John. They weren't alone for long, as Moses and Elijah appeared and talked with Jesus. Why did this happen to three of Jesus' disciples and why is it still applicable for you to learn about it in the 2020s? Jesus was not just a rabbi and miracle-worker - He was also the Son of God. God spoke fr...
May 17
31 min
Unexpected Places: on a busy road - it was really Him!
Two of Jesus' followers were walking towards Emmaus when Jesus joined them, though they were not aware that it was Him. It was Resurrection Day and they simply didn't know the major significance of what was happening. God is calling us not to simply 'stare into the sky' (Acts 1) of where we last saw the Lord, but to work with and for Him on the missions that He has given us all to complete. Let's get our brooms out, even if the task seems difficult. Jesus is real. Let's give an appropri...
May 10
29 min
Unexpected Places: in a Valley - not alone
Whilst physically on earth, Jesus didn't leave people in their valley of despair with health or relationship issues. He had compassion, entered their dark valley and then transformed their life. God is still transforming lives today. He comes to guide, confront, heal and encourage us whilst we are in a valley. Perhaps a valley is a good place to be? Reach out to God, knowing that He is with you and then ask Him to transform you that He might be glorified and others might be blessed. Let us ge...
May 3
31 min
Unexpected Places: by a Well - you need a bucket?
The first part of this recording marks Malachi being dedicated to God. We pray for him and thank God for who he is. In John 4, we hear about how Jesus waited at a well to have a conversation with a woman who He knew was coming. Jesus promised Living Water to well up within her life. Her testimony enabled others to be transformed by Jesus too. Let's allow God to really do something special in our lives and not just be content with a semblance of His love, power and gifts. How authentic is God ...
Apr 26
38 min
Unexpected Places: up a Tree - good fruit was produced
What an unexpected place to meet the Saviour of the World - up a tree! Yet, that is what happened to a hated man in Jericho. Jesus was coming by and Zacchaeus wanted to see Him, so overcome the obstacles that he had. Today, Jesus is still saying, "I must stay at your house today!" to you. Jesus is close to you. Call out to Him and put your trust and hope in Him. It is certainly worth getting rid of the obstacles. The script for the whole Service can be read here.
Apr 19
25 min
Unexpected Places: a Prison - truly secure
Peter, one of the leaders of the early Church, had been put in prison due to his faith in Jesus. His spiritual family prayed to God and He supernaturally released Peter. This story in Acts 12 reminds us that God is much greater than our biggest problems, our biggest mistakes and our biggest dreams. He is the vine and we are the branches. Let's all make God front and centre in our lives. We need Him! The script for the whole Service can be read here.
Apr 12
32 min
Unexpected Places: The Cross - the very worst place
Our earliest ancestors went away from God, deciding to do their own thing. Due to His love for humanity, God had a plan to reconcile His creation back to Himself. On this Easter Sunday, we think again about how God so loved the world that He sent His only Son to die for all of us. Without Jesus dying for us, it would have been impossible to escape our eternal destination of hell. Jesus willingly humbled Himself to wear a crown of thorns and to die on the Cross. We need Him in our lives....
Apr 5
28 min
An Unexpected Entry!
Jesus entered Jerusalem on what we term 'Palm Sunday' in a specific way. He came on a donkey, showing that He was bringing peace and in order to fulfill an Old Testament Scripture. The people of that city responded in certain ways. How do we respond when we know that God is particularly with us? Open the door of your heart to God, welcoming Him into your life with humility and then honour Him by your words and actions. The script for the whole Service can be read here.
Mar 29
29 min
Action Stations!
If we see a medical emergency often we would want to help the person if it is safe and appropriate to do so. We are in a spiritual emergency. God believes in the death penalty - eternal separation from Him. However, Jesus came so that we could be reconciled with God and that penalty could be sorted out forever. God calls us to arise and shine for Him. We have such great news to tell others! We can lavish our love and God's love on others. God calls us to do this and empowers us to accomplish ...
Mar 22
34 min
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