In Revelation 5, John turns to see who is sitting on the throne. But where he expects to see a lion, instead he sees a slaughtered lamb. In this talk, Liam considers what it means to know Jesus as the lion and the lamb. Listen or download (Right click the link to save)
Category: God
This section won’t be everybody’s cup of tea, but here are my musings on faith, preaching and theology.
Visions of God: The Light and the Lampstands (Revelation 1)
The book of Revelation begins with a picture of Jesus walking among seven lamp stands. In this talk, Liam looks at how Jesus loves to speak to his church, so that he can speak through his church. Listen or download (Right click the link to save)
Visions of God: The Glory on the Throne (Ezekiel 1)
Ezekiel describes a mysterious vision of God’s glory. It’s so mysterious that he can barely put it into words. In this talk, Liam looks at a humbling paradox of God; He is unknowable, and yet knowable. Listen or download (Right click the link to save)
Equipped: The Breastplate of Righteousness (Ephesians 6:10-13)
Perhaps the most important bit of the armour is the piece that covers the heart. In this talk, Liam considers Paul’s instructions to protect ourselves with the breastplate of righteousness. Listen or download (Right click the link to save)
Equipped: The Whole Armour (Ephesians 6:10-13)
Life is a battle! There are plenty of challenges that can wear us down. But in the first talk of this new series, Liam shows how God promises to give us everything we need to stand firm. Listen or download (Right click the link to save)
Worship and the Mind
Scripture is full of encouragements to gaze upon God’s beauty. But what does this actually mean, and how do we do it? In this talk, Liam considers the role of our imagination in worship. Listen or download (Right click the link to save) For more on this subject, I’d recommend Gregory Boyd’s Seeing is Believing I’d…
Bible Overview pt.2: Our Story
How should God’s story shape our story? In this second session, we consider what we mean by ‘the authority of Scripture’ and look at some of the tools required to apply God’s word to our lives. Our Story (The task of hermeneutics) School of Theology – Scripture Handouts
Bible Overview pt.1: God’s Story
The Bible is a collection of books that tell many stories, and yet one story. In this first session, we consider the overarching narrative of the Bible, and the task of exegesis. God’s Story (Overview of the Bible) School of Theology – Scripture Handouts
Light Breaks In
It’s no coincidence that lights play a huge part in how we celebrate Christmas; the whole story is about light breaking into darkness. (mp3)
The Spirit of Unity (Acts 10-13)
This talk explores how one of the hallmarks of the Spirit is unity in diversity. (mp3)
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