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The Most Excellent Way: 1 Cor 8

April 28, 2024 14:31 - 21 minutes - 2.86 MB

Gary Bastin shared how God wants His church to be a community of love and freedom, with each person filled with the Holy Spirit. ‘Aslan is on the move’…

Psalm 139

April 21, 2024 21:00 - 37 minutes - 48.5 MB

Guest speaker Ruth Norris spoke from Psalm 139. She gently and skilfully opened up the whole of this Psalm revealing how we can use it in prayer as well as deepening our relationship with God.

The Most Excellent Way: 1 Cor 7

April 14, 2024 16:08 - 30 minutes - 4.01 MB

Terry Huggett packed a lot in, speaking from 1 Corinthians 7. He showed us ‘The Most Excellent Way' when it comes to relationships. He encouraged us to live in undivided devotion to the Lord and to take a ‘deep dive’ into God’s Kingdom!

The Most Excellent Way: 1 Cor 16

April 07, 2024 15:26 - 30 minutes - 4 MB

Gary Bastin spoke at our all age gathering from 1 Corinthians 16. With some brilliant help from Hope Kids, and others, he unpacked a Biblical basis for giving money in a creative, entertaining and informative way!

Easter Day!

March 31, 2024 18:54 - 11 minutes - 1.52 MB

Easter Sunday was a wonderful, all age creative celebration! Simon Aspray preached about the importance of Easter Day, now and into eternity!

The Most Excellent Way: 1 Cor 6:12-20

March 10, 2024 17:13 - 34 minutes - 4.5 MB

David Lambourn continued our series (1 Cor 6:12-20) speaking on the rather tricky subject of sex! He showed us what is ‘The Most Excellent Way’ from God’s perspective.

The Most Excellent Way: 1 Cor 6:1-11

March 03, 2024 18:36 - 31 minutes - 4.18 MB

Continuing our series, ‘The Most Excellent Way’, Iain McDonald spoke from 1 Corinthians 6. He revealed how the church in Corinth had lost their perspective and made things that were not God into ‘gods’. He encouraged us not to do the same.

The Most Excellent Way: 1 Cor 5

February 25, 2024 16:40 - 36 minutes - 4.81 MB

Continuing ‘The Most Excellent Way’, David Robotham masterfully unpacked 1 Corinthians 5: ‘The Call and Challenge of Righteousness’. He concluded that, as follows Jesus we can only achieve this with God’s help and a daily renewal of His grace.

The God who intervened

February 18, 2024 23:00 - 46 minutes - 60.3 MB

After being told by the medical professionals that she was going to die, God intervened. Guest speaker Simon Corlett shared this incredible and powerful story about his daughter.

The Most Excellent Way: 1 Cor 4

February 11, 2024 17:19 - 23 minutes - 3.09 MB

Terry Huggett continued our series, ‘The Most Excellent Way’, looking at1 Corinthians 4. He reminded us that God desires to build us His Kingdom ways and values in each of us.

The Most Excellent Way: 1 Cor 3

February 04, 2024 18:52 - 8 minutes - 1.17 MB

It was an all age gathering where Terry Huggett, with some help from Hope Kids, visually demonstrated what was going on in 1 Corinthians 3 in our series, ‘The Most Excellent Way’.

The Most Excellent Way: 1 Cor 2

January 28, 2024 15:15 - 22 minutes - 2.96 MB

Continuing our series ‘The Most Excellent Way’, Terry Huggett spoke from 1 Corinthians 2. He shared what happened to him in 1987, when the power of ‘Christ Crucified’ set him on a new path…

Who is this Jesus?

January 22, 2024 14:38 - 36 minutes - 47.6 MB

Guest speaker Phil Norris spoke passionately from Mark 6, unpacking when Jesus walked on the water. He encouraged us to discover or to look again at ‘who is this Jesus?’

The Most Excellent Way: 1 Cor 1

January 14, 2024 18:18 - 35 minutes - 4.62 MB

Andy Taylor launched into our series ‘The Most Excellent Way’ unpacking the first chapter of 1 Corinthians. He explained a very helpful way to help us keep unity in church life.

The Most Excellent Way: Introduction

January 07, 2024 15:51 - 27 minutes - 3.54 MB

There was a great ‘buzz’ in the room for our first Sunday in January! Gary Bastin introduced our new theme, 'The Most Excellent Way’. There was a quiz about Corinth whilst the children made ‘tent city’. We looked at what the most excellent way is from 1 Corinthians 13. Terry Huggett closed with his top three points to help us prepare for this series.

Prayer for 2024

December 31, 2023 15:29 - 18 minutes - 2.4 MB

At our last Sunday of 2023 we gathered to P. R. A. Y. (Pause, Rejoice, Ask, Yield) for 2024 and to see God unleash His Kingdom in us, Basingstoke, the United Kingdom and all over the world!

Beyond the Manger

December 24, 2023 21:04

A short Christmas meditatioin called ‘Beyond the Manger’…

The Christmas Promise

December 17, 2023 22:00 - 9 minutes - 1.24 MB

There was ‘no room at the Inn’ for our Candlelit Carols! Matthew Rixson opened ‘The Christmas Promise’ revealing that the birth and impact of Jesus was, and is, far from ordinary!

Ego Eimi: The Vine

December 03, 2023 21:13 - 23 minutes - 31.4 MB

We concluded our series Ego Eimi, looking at when Jesus said, ‘I am the vine.’ We saw that Jesus is the ‘true vine’ and Father God is the gardener. We are the branches and can only produce fruits by being connected to Him and by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Ego Eimi: The Way, the Truth and the Life

November 26, 2023 15:59 - 32 minutes - 42 MB

We continued our series ‘Ego Eimi’, the ‘I am’ statements made by Jesus. Iain McDonald spoke on 'I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.' After setting the context, he unpacked the significance of each of these words and what they mean for us today.

Ego Eimi: The Resurrection and the Life

November 12, 2023 18:58 - 33 minutes - 43.4 MB

On Remembrance Sunday, David Lambourn spoke about when Jesus said, ‘I am the Resurrection and the Life’ (John 11). He showed us how Jesus is the fulfilment of this statement and that the resurrection life he offers is available now!

All Nations Worship!

November 05, 2023 17:12 - 29 minutes - 38.6 MB

‘All Nations Worship!’ A joyous and moving celebration of the richness and diversity in our church. The morning was filled with songs, laughter, prayers and dancing as we worshipped our International God together!

Thanksgiving Sunday

October 29, 2023 21:35 - 24 minutes - 32.3 MB

A wonderful time and our annual Thanksgiving Gathering! We heard from a variety of people and in particular Simon Biggs (youth worker) and Sarah Winser (family worker). Gary Bastin concluded, highlighting, and celebrating everyone who serves across the church in our many teams!

Ego Eimi: The Good Shepherd

October 22, 2023 16:50 - 38 minutes - 50.3 MB

Guest speaker, Mark Mumford, did a superb job speaking about Jesus as the Good Shepherd (John 10). He revealed how this is God’s model for leadership and he shared 4 things the Good Shepherd does for us: He cares, He guides, He protects, He provides.

Ego Eimi: The Gate

October 08, 2023 16:10 - 39 minutes - 51.7 MB

David Robotham continued our current series looking at when Jesus said, ‘I am the gate…’ (John 10). He painted a picture of the context and then explained the significance of this powerful statement. He concluded with the challenge for us to: hear, recognise, believe and follow.

Ego Eimi: The Light of the World

October 01, 2023 15:35 - 17 minutes - 23.2 MB

Gary Bastin spoke, and we looked at the dramatic moment when Jesus said, ‘I am the Light of the World.’ He then shared about what God’s light does in us, and how we are called to ‘shine’ as lights in the world.

Talking Jesus

September 24, 2023 14:27 - 45 minutes - 59.5 MB

We joined with the rest of Community Churches Connected for ‘The Gathering’ with guest speaker Rachel Jordan-Wolf (Executive Director HOPE Together). She encouraged us, as she unpacked the results from the recent ‘Talking Jesus’ research!

Forgiven and healed by Jesus

September 17, 2023 21:00 - 31 minutes - 41.3 MB

Guest speaker David Grant retold the story of the paralyzed man being forgiven and healed by Jesus (Luke 5). He drew out some relevant points that applied to us today.

Ego Eimi: The Bread of Life

September 10, 2023 13:01 - 23 minutes - 31.1 MB

Terry Huggett continued our autumn series, ‘Ego Eimi’ looking at ‘The Bread of Life’ from John 6.

Ego Eimi: Introduction

September 03, 2023 12:51 - 12 minutes - 15.8 MB

Terry Huggett launched our autumn series, ‘Ego Eimi’.

Summer in the Psalms - Ps 100

August 27, 2023 15:07 - 29 minutes - 38.9 MB

We concluded our series, ‘Summer in the Psalms’. Yemi Akinwale spoke from Psalm 100, and preached about the ‘what’, ‘why’ and ‘how’ of this wonderful Psalm. She reminded us that the password into God’s presence is ‘thankfulness’!

Summer in the Psalms - Ps 16

August 20, 2023 13:19 - 11 minutes - 15 MB

We continued our ‘Summer in the Psalms’ series. Seren Rixson shared from her journalling from Psalm 16 and how it has been a great source of comfort and strength to her over the last year.

Summer in the Psalms - Ps 51

August 13, 2023 19:05 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MB

Wunmi Olopade continued our ‘Summer in the Psalms’ series looking at Psalm 51, written by King David. She highlighted some of the good and the bad things from his life, and shared a powerful, personal conclusion…

Summer in the Psalms - Ps 122

August 06, 2023 17:09 - 22 minutes - 29.5 MB

Lucy Aspray launched ‘Summer in the Psalms’ looking at Psalm 122. She spoke enthusiastically about the importance of our personal walk with Jesus, living a community life, which affects the global church!

Baptisms

July 23, 2023 17:37 - 44 minutes - 58.7 MB

What a wonderful time together! It was standing room only and the place was buzzing! Hope Kids told us about what they have been doing this term. This was followed by baptising four people from the recent Alpha Course. Each of them shared their story of how Jesus has changed their lives for the better!

Fresh Manna

July 16, 2023 21:00 - 40 minutes - 52.5 MB

We were delighted to have Andy & Kate le Roux from The Vine Church, Odiham. Andy was our guest speaker.

Community Care & Connection

July 09, 2023 15:08 - 20 minutes - 26.5 MB

Terry Huggett spoke about the importance of care and connection in our church community. He concluded by asking: ‘Who has got your back and who’s back have you got?’

Mothers & Fathers as Role Models

July 02, 2023 16:16 - 20 minutes - 27 MB

At our all age gathering, Sarah Winser did a brilliant, creative and inspiring talk about the importance of positive mother and father role models in our church. We can all be a role model to someone!

Reinforced Foundations

June 25, 2023 16:20 - 30 minutes - 39.6 MB

Andy Winser spoke about ‘Reinforced Foundations’. As someone who works in construction, he reminded us of the importance of good foundations. He showed us what God says about building in the Bible and how vital it is.

A place of Restoration

June 18, 2023 21:00 - 40 minutes - 52.6 MB

Guest speaker Marian Hay spoke eloquently and personally about how God wants his church to be a place of restoration.

Care, Prayer, Dare

June 11, 2023 21:00 - 43 minutes - 57.4 MB

At the OneChurch gathering we were delighted to hear from Debra and Frank Green on what God has done through them. Debra spoke from the book of Nehemiah about how the power of prayer can change a city!

The Prayer of Agreement

June 11, 2023 15:25 - 39 minutes - 52 MB

Guest speaker Debra Green OBE spoke about the power of agreement in prayer. She shared some amazing stories of how she has seen God at work!

Prophetic Workshop - Session 2

June 10, 2023 15:15 - 59 minutes - 77.6 MB

The second session from the Prophetic Workshop run by Debra Green OBE.

Prophetic Workshop - Session 1

June 10, 2023 15:04 - 59 minutes - 77.5 MB

The first session from the Prophetic Workshop run by Debra Green OBE.

Safe: A place for all

June 04, 2023 15:42 - 10 minutes - 13.4 MB

Gary Bastin led an all age gathering beginning with an experiment with eggs, to see what could protect them from cracking when dropped! He then spoke about being a ‘safe place’. He concluded with this statement: We aim to be a church community of loving people who have grace for each other’s quirks, weaknesses and failures, giving space to be changed at God’s pace!

True Fasting

May 28, 2023 14:59 - 31 minutes - 40.7 MB

On Pentecost Sunday, Andy Taylor continued our series ‘Finding Your Place, Playing Your Part’. He unpacked what God means by ‘True Fasting’ from Isaiah 58, and where we could outwork this.

Prayer Styles

May 21, 2023 21:00 - 38 minutes - 50.4 MB

We were delighted to welcome Jonathan & Sarah Pitts, the Salvation Army Officers for Basingstoke. They brought some unique and creative teaching about four different ‘Prayer Styles’: The Sunbather, The Surfer, The Ice cream Seller and The Snorkeler. Which one are you?

Finding Your Place, Playing Your Part - Introduction

May 14, 2023 16:06 - 20 minutes - 26.2 MB

It was a full on, fantastic, all age gathering! Sarah Winser, with the help of Hope Kids, mixed the ingredients together to make a cake. We prayed for those starting the Grace Nepalese Fellowship before Terry Huggett launched our new series: Finding Your Place, Playing Your Part.

While we are waiting

May 07, 2023 14:00 - 19 minutes - 25.7 MB

Guest speaker Mirian Price, from Hub Community Church, shared her story of life with God, from a small village in Brazil to moving to Basingstoke.

5th Sunday Stories: Simon & Andy

April 30, 2023 15:00 - 34 minutes - 44.8 MB

Sunday 30 April was another ‘5th Sunday’ lunch together. We enjoyed a cooked meal together then heard from Simon and Andy share stories of God at work in their lives.

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