What are the Synoptic Gospels? And how do Matthew, Mark and Luke choose to portray the story of Jesus, in order to emphasise the significance of his life, death and resurrection? The Synoptic Gospels School of Theology – Kingdom and Synoptics
Category: God
This section won’t be everybody’s cup of tea, but here are my musings on faith, preaching and theology.
Awaken Hunger
Right throughout the Bible, God’s people have undergone periods of fasting, where they have abstained from food and devoted themselves to prayer. In this talk, Liam considers the significance of this often-neglected practice, and how we can learn to enjoy and be strengthened by it today. Listen or download (Right click the link to save)…
Awaken Faith (Genesis 26)
In a sun-scorched desert, Isaac finds himself unearthing ancient wells and remembering promises God made to his forefathers. In the first talk of the series, Liam considers how Genesis 26 invites us to return to God in faith and ask Him to do new and mighty things in our generation. Listen or download (Right click…
One Small Step for God (Luke 2)
Many of us are familiar with the general themes of the Christmas story, but a little hazy on the details. But the meaning is found in the details. In this talk from our Bethnal Green Carol Service, Liam reflects on Luke 2 and how the birth of Jesus changes everything. Listen or download (Right click…
The Heart of Worship (Psalm 84)
In this talk from our Empowered service, Liam shares from Psalm 84, and looks at how setting our hearts on worshipping God means we can be refreshed by His presence in every season of life. Listen or download (Right click the link to save)
Proverbs: Master Your Appetites
We were created with desires and appetites for food, drink and pleasure, but often it’s easier to be mastered by our appetites than to master them. In this talk, Liam looks at how we can enjoy life whilst controlling our desires. Listen or download (Right click the link to save)
Proverbs: Love Wisdom, Not Wealth
Proverbs has a lot to say about money, both its blessing and its dangers. In this talk, Liam considers three principles for how we should pursue wisdom, discipline and faith in relation to our finances. Listen or download (Right click the link to save)
Proverbs: The Beginning of Wisdom
In this talk, Liam kicks off our sermon series on Proverbs by looking at the importance of wisdom, knowledge and understanding throughout creation, and how building our lives on Jesus lays the foundation that can weather the storms of life. Listen or download (Right click the link to save)
Jonah: God’s Message (Jonah 3)
As Jonah emerges from the belly of the fish, God re-commissions him and sends him again to Nineveh. In this talk, Liam looks at God’s message to the city, and the message God gives us today. Listen or download (Right click the link to save)
Ruth: An Epidemic of Chesed (Ruth 3)
In this talk Liam looks at Ruth’s daring proposal to Boaz, and shows that God intends to change the world through men and women who bear His image and are committed to Chesed love. Listen or download (Right click the link to save)
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