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Forest Town Church UK

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Here you have a chance to listen to the sermons at Forest Town Church.
We are a local church based in St Albans and we trust that you will find these messages helpful and a true blessing to your life. Visit our website to find out more about us - www.foresttown.church. This podcast is managed by our Media Team at FTC. Please email us on [email protected] if you have any comments.

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Episodes

Perseverance

October 20, 2013 10:00 - 28 minutes - 11.3 MB

A message from Tim Sandford at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Tim looks at the need for perseverance in our Christian walk and examines some of the barriers we face and some things that can help us to persevere.

A Day in the Life of Jesus

October 13, 2013 10:00 - 38 minutes - 15.4 MB

A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Ant continues his series in Mark 'Getting to Know Jesus' by looking at Mark 1:21-28 and what a day in Jesus life of ministry looked like - the authority of Jesus, the place of prayer in His life and the way He served.

Fishers of Men

October 06, 2013 10:00 - 31 minutes - 12.6 MB

A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Ant continues his series in Mark Getting to Know Jesus' by looking at Mark 1:16-20 and what it means to be fishers of men.

The Hidden Soldier

September 29, 2013 10:00 - 35 minutes - 14.4 MB

A message from Toks Oraeki at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK).

John the Baptiser

September 08, 2013 10:00 - 32 minutes - 13 MB

A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Ant continues his series on the Gospel of Mark entitled 'Getting to Know Jesus'. In this message he introduces John the baptiser and looks at who he was, why his message was received and why Jesus was baptised by John.

The Beginning of the Gospel

September 01, 2013 10:00 - 46 minutes - 18.4 MB

A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Ant begins a series on the Gospel of Mark entitled 'Getting to Know Jesus'. In this message he introduces the book of Mark and the person of John Mark.

A Going Church

August 25, 2013 10:00 - 34 minutes - 13.7 MB

A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Ant shares some thoughts around what it means to be a missional church. We have a message - the good news of the gospel! How do we impact the community with that message?

Disciples loved by Jesus

August 18, 2013 10:00 - 38 minutes - 15.4 MB

A message from Clive Case at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Clive shares some of his own testimony of learning what it is to be a disciple loved by Jesus. He looks at the account of the last supper and the events following and contrasts Peter and John and how their relationship with Jesus was defined.

Becoming Gentle Giants

August 11, 2013 10:00 - 52 minutes - 20.9 MB

A message from Cobus Visagie at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Cobus looks at what it means to be gentle and how God is at work in us to form it.

Be a Barnabas

July 28, 2013 10:00 - 46 minutes - 18.4 MB

A message from Andrew Ollerton at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Andrew takes lessons form the life of Barnabas and encourages us to be like him.

God's Kingdom of Mercy

July 21, 2013 10:00 - 38 minutes - 15.3 MB

A message from Helen Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Helen looks at God's kingdom and what it means for it to be a kingdom of mercy.

Living in Line with the Gospel

July 07, 2013 10:00 - 45 minutes - 18.1 MB

A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Picking up on some of the prophetic calling for FTC, Ant looks at what it will take to see a truly multicultural church by looking at the Galatians account of Paul challenging Peter.

Elijah: A Man Just Like Us

June 23, 2013 10:00 - 39 minutes - 15.9 MB

A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Ant draws his study of James to a close by looking at James' example of a righteous man - Elijah; introducing us to the depressed, self righteous, sulking Elijah and encouraging us that God can use us all.

The Prayer of a Righteous Man

June 16, 2013 10:00 - 32 minutes - 12.9 MB

A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Ant shares a third aspect from James comments on prayer in James 5. What is the prayer of a righteous man and what does it mean for it to be powerful and effective?

Nehemiah: Victorious Leadership (part 2)

June 15, 2013 10:30 - 38 minutes - 15.5 MB

Andrew Ollerton will be taking a number of sessions at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK) looking at issues of leadership. Andrew takes a look at Nehemiah's leadership and in these first two sessions examines the issue of motivation - why we do what we do. (NB there is a break in the middle of this session when attendees worked in groups)

Nehemiah: Victorious Leadership (part 1)

June 15, 2013 09:30 - 1 hour - 24.7 MB

Andrew Ollerton will be taking a number of sessions at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK) looking at issues of leadership. Andrew takes a look at Nehemiah's leadership and in these first two sessions examines the issue of motivation - why we do what we do.

All Thing Work Together

June 09, 2013 10:00 - 32 minutes - 13 MB

A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Ant shares from Romans 8, looking at Paul's logical argument unfolding to give great assurance.

The Prayer of Faith

June 02, 2013 10:00 - 39 minutes - 15.7 MB

A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Ant continues his series from the book of James, looking at what is meant by the prayer of faith mentioned in James 5:15.

Praying for the Sick

May 19, 2013 10:00 - 42 minutes - 17.2 MB

A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Ant continues his series from the book of James looking at James 5:13 and, in particular, who it is that should be praying for the sick.

Parenting God's Way

May 12, 2013 10:00 - 42 minutes - 17 MB

A message from Andrew Ollerton at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). This is the second of Andrew's messages, following on from 'A Redefinition of Marriage'. In this message he looks at the instructions in Ephesians 6 regarding parenting, both being a child and being a parent. Note: at the beginning of the message he uses a video clip of a child throwing a tantrum in a supermarket and the punchline of the ad is 'Use Condoms'.

Worship: Restoring Intimacy with God

May 05, 2013 10:00 - 44 minutes - 17.6 MB

A message from Clive Case at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Clive looks at God's heart throughout the Bible to restore the intimacy that was lost in the garden of Eden and the culmination in Revelation of the elders bowing in worship.

God's Invitation to Pray

April 28, 2013 10:00 - 35 minutes - 14.1 MB

A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Ant continues his series in James with James 5:13-16.

Trusting your cause to God

April 14, 2013 10:00 - 44 minutes - 17.8 MB

A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Ant continues to look at the book of James and looks at James 5:9.

Jesus I Am Statements (Part 2)

April 07, 2013 10:00 - 37 minutes - 15.1 MB

A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Ant continues to look at the 'I Am' statements of Jesus - I am the good shepherd, the gate and the vine.

Jesus I Am Statements (Part 1)

March 31, 2013 10:00 - 41 minutes - 16.6 MB

A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK) on Easter Sunday. Ant looks at some of the 'I am' claims of Jesus - I am the bread of life, I am the light of the world and I am the resurrection.

Blockages to Fellowship with God

March 24, 2013 11:00 - 50 minutes - 20.2 MB

A message from Dr Michael Eaton at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Michael continues to look at his theme of 'Such a Great Salvation', and looking at verses in 1 John 2 and Matthew 4 & 6 he explores those things that can block our fellowship with God.

Such a Great Salvation (part 4)

March 23, 2013 15:00 - 1 hour - 24.8 MB

A message from Dr Michael Eaton at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Michael continues to unpack his theme of 'Such a Great Salvation', a series looking more specifically at what he calls the second phase of salvation. He looks at verses from i John 1 and 2.

Such a Great Salvation (part 3)

March 23, 2013 11:30 - 1 hour - 24.6 MB

A message from Dr Michael Eaton at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Michael continues to unpack his theme of 'Such a Great Salvation', a series looking more specifically at what he calls the second phase of salvation.

Such a Great Salvation (part 2)

March 23, 2013 10:00 - 1 hour - 24.6 MB

A message from Dr Michael Eaton at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Michael continues to unpack his theme of 'Such a Great Salvation', a series looking more specifically at what he calls the second phase of salvation. In this part Michael looks at Phil 2:12-13 and 1 John.

Such a Great Salvation (part 1)

March 22, 2013 19:00 - 1 hour - 25.2 MB

A message from Dr Michael Eaton at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Michael begins to unpack his theme of 'Such a Great Salvation', a series looking more specifically at what he calls the second phase of salvation. In this part Michael looks at Isaiah 27:1-6, 13.

A Redefinition of Marriage

March 17, 2013 11:00 - 53 minutes - 21.6 MB

A message from Andrew Ollerton (Deputy Director of CML) at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Andrew begins a three-part series focussing on the family. In his first part he looks at marriage and, in particular a redefinition of marriage along Biblical lines. (NB: parts 2 and 3 will be presented in May and July 2013)

After the Rain has Fallen

March 10, 2013 11:00 - 35 minutes - 14.4 MB

A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Ant continues the series from James, looking at chapter 5 (verses 7-10). Our lives are a series of trials and triumphs that grow us.

Being Like Jesus

March 03, 2013 11:00 - 32 minutes - 13 MB

A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Ant continues the series from James, looking at what it means to be like Jesus.

Oppressors are God's Enemies

February 24, 2013 11:00 - 35 minutes - 14.3 MB

A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Ant continues the series from James, looking again at James 5:1-3 but focussing on the second part - are we guilty of oppressing others?

Warning to the Rich

February 17, 2013 11:00 - 42 minutes - 16.9 MB

A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Ant continues the series from James, looking at James 5:1-3 and the warning that James gives around money - if we can change our clothes every day we are rich, this applies to us.

What is your life?

February 10, 2013 11:00 - 39 minutes - 15.8 MB

A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Ant continues the series from James, looking at James 4:13-14 and asking with James the question 'What is your life?'

Not Ashamed of the Gospel

February 03, 2013 11:00 - 47 minutes - 19.1 MB

A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Looking at Romans 1 and Romans 15, Ant challenges us to think about what motivated Paul.

Tithing

January 27, 2013 11:00 - 1 hour - 25.2 MB

A message from RT Kendall at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Looking at Malachi 3:9-10, RT teaches on tithing, tackling the reasons we don't and the reasons we should.

The Anointing (Part 2)

January 26, 2013 11:30 - 56 minutes - 22.7 MB

A message from RT Kendall at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). In the second part of a two-part message Dr Kendall looks at the anointing and lessons we learn from the life of David.s

The Anointing (Part 1)

January 26, 2013 10:00 - 1 hour - 26 MB

A message from RT Kendall at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). In a two-part message Dr Kendall looks at the anointing - what makes yesterday's man (exemplified by Saul) and what it is to be today's man looking for the future (exemplified by Samuel).

Living by Trusting God

January 20, 2013 11:00 - 35 minutes - 14.4 MB

A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Continuing with the series 'Dazzling Christianity' Ant recaps last week's message (the podcast of which failed) and continues to examine the importance of living holy lives.

Happy to be Sad

January 06, 2013 11:00 - 41 minutes - 16.6 MB

A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Picking up with the series 'Dazzling Christianity' Ant returns to James 4:9-10 and looks at true repentance.

A Good Year

December 30, 2012 11:00 - 37 minutes - 15.8 MB

A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). At the end of the year Ant looks back at what God has done in 2012.

God With Us

December 23, 2012 11:00 - 29 minutes - 12 MB

A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Ant looks at John 1 and the amazing truth that the Christmas message holds - that God is with us.

Possessing God's Promises

November 24, 2012 11:00 - 33 minutes - 13.6 MB

A message from Andrew Ollerton, of CML, at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Andrew uses the life and character of Caleb to look at what characteristics are required to take hold of the promises of God - wholehearted love, courageous faith and enduring hope.

Clear Thinking

November 19, 2012 11:00 - 49 minutes - 19.9 MB

A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Ant continues his series from James called 'Dazzling Christianity', looking at James 4:8 and the need for clean hands and a pure heart.

Draw Near to God

November 11, 2012 11:00 - 36 minutes - 14.7 MB

A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Ant continues his series from James called 'Dazzling Christianity'. James encourages us to draw near to God.

Resist the Devil

November 04, 2012 11:00 - 38 minutes - 15.4 MB

A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Ant continues his series from James called 'Dazzling Christianity'. Having looked at the first aspect of submitting to God in his previous message Ant now picks up on what it means to resist the devil.

Submit Yourselves to God

October 21, 2012 10:00 - 41 minutes - 16.8 MB

A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Ant continues his series from James called 'Dazzling Christianity' by looking again at chapter 4, but specifically verse 7 and what it really means to submit to God as an active rather than a passive thing.

God Gives More Grace

October 14, 2012 10:00 - 45 minutes - 18.3 MB

A message from Ant Rist at Forest Town Church, St Albans (UK). Ant continues his series from James called 'Dazzling Christianity' by looking again at chapter 4:4-7, but specifically at the promise that God gives us more grace.

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