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Tonight we welcomed Mervyn Hall for the latest in our monthly series of conferences.
Mervyn took the subject Ruth: a widow’s love.
You can download the conference by right-clicking on the link below and selecting ‘Save link as…’ or listen to Mervyn’s message by pressing play button below:
Following on from last month’s conference, today we welcomed Steve Buckeridge, who spoke on the subject of Gideon: a nobody’s faith.
Below are tweets from the evening and at the bottom you can listen to the conference.
Our next monthly conference is tonight at 7pm, when we welcome Steve Buckeridge, speaking about #Gideon. #PCFConf
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) December 14, 2013
We welcome Steve and open our conference by reading from Judges 6:1-7, 11-16, 22-24; 7:2-3, 17-18; 8:1-4; 2 Cor 4:5-8; Heb 11:32 #PCFConf
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) December 14, 2013
Gideon lived in the dark days of the Judges. Comparison with us as Christians also living in dark days and shining for the Lord. #PCFConf
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) December 14, 2013
Many contrasts and comparisons between Gideon and the Lord – mentioned on the notes. #PCFConf
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) December 14, 2013
Gideon, like us, was a nobody. We are one of 7 billion people. Better for us to look at God and realise our position before Him. #PCFConf
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) December 14, 2013
The Bible tells us not to fear over 70 times. Do we try and make our lives easier only to be overruled by God? #PCFConf
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) December 14, 2013
Gideon had to deal with friction and did so with diplomacy, humility and grace. We should seek to do the same, with love. #PCFConf
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) December 14, 2013
Gideon failed with both idolatry and purity. Another challenge for us as we live our Christian lives. #PCFConf
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) December 14, 2013
Are we living by faith – in our possessions, career, principles, lives? Do we totally trust God in our daily lives? #PCFConf
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) December 14, 2013
Gideon had his 300 men, but it was the Lord who won the battle. The clay jars were broken and the light shone through. #PCFConf
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) December 14, 2013
Gideon was a nobody who believed God. We should do the same in our lives. #PCFConf
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) December 14, 2013
You can download Steve’s talk by right-clicking on the link below and selecting ‘Save link as…’. Alternatively, press the play button to listen directly from the website.
We had the first of our winter series of conference this evening and began with Alan Michael taking the subject of Daniel: a teenager’s obedience.
You can see tweets from the evening below, as well as listen to the conference:
Tonight's speaker at our conference is @alan_r_m and his subject is Daniel: a teenager's obedience.
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 9, 2013
Alan begins by looking at Ezekiel 14 and 28 for references of Daniel. #PCFConf
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 9, 2013
Our main reading is from Daniel 1:1-21. Although Daniel begins the story as a very young man, v21 reminds us of his longevity. #PCFConf
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 9, 2013
Daniel set in place things in his life while he was young that lasted all his life. #PCFConf
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 9, 2013
Daniel also mentioned indirectly in Hebrews 11:33-34 and v39. He was characterised by righteousness, great faith and wisdom. #PCFConf
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 9, 2013
Daniel 1 splits into three sections: vs3-7 – Daniel's Dilemma; vs8-13 – Daniel's Determination; vs14-20 – Daniel's Deliverance. #PCFConf
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 9, 2013
Daniel and his friends were taken into captivity in c.606BC to Babylonia. They were chosen to stand before the king. #PCFConf
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 9, 2013
Daniel was put into a position where he would be moulded as a Babylonian. Similar to us today 'in the world but not of the world'. #PCFConf
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 9, 2013
Many things outside Daniel's control, including new names which encompassed names of Babylonian gods. #PCFConf
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 9, 2013
Daniel drew the line when it came to eating the king's food. It may have been offered to idols and also some foods were forbidden. #PCFConf
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 9, 2013
Daniel's principles were clearly installed at an early age. Daniel, Barnabas and Paul all 'purposed in their heart'. #PCFConf
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 9, 2013
As christians we should also have 'purpose in our hearts'. Daniel was universally liked and asked to be tested for ten days. #PCFConf
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 9, 2013
Are we willing to be tested as christians? #PCFConf
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 9, 2013
Daniel learned at an early age to put things into God's hands. God blessed Daniel and his friends for their faithfulness v17. #PCFConf
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 9, 2013
Daniel proved that 'God is able'. In 1 Cor 10:13 God promises to 'not let us be tempted beyond that which we can bear'. #PCFConf
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 9, 2013
Daniel didn't have an easy life, but he, like us as christians, was able to get through it with God's help. #PCFConf
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 9, 2013
Our next conference is on 14 December, when we're expecting Steve Buckeridge speaking on Gideon: a nobody's faith. #PCFConf
— Parkside Christn Fwp (@ParksideCF) November 9, 2013
You can download Alan’s talk by right-clicking on the link below and selecting ‘Save link as…’. Alternatively, press the play button to listen directly from the website.
Our Annual Conference took place on Saturday 28 September when we welcomed Jonathan Singleton with us to give a report on the work in Angola.
After tea, Jonathan lead us in a time of ministry from the Bible.
Report on work in Angola
Evening ministry
This evening we enjoyed the first of our winter series of Monthly Conferences with the overall topic of ‘Important Spiritual Issues for believers today‘.
We welcomed Kevin Oh along to share with us his thoughts on the subject ‘How do I obtain guidance?‘
You can listen to Kevin by clicking on the link below:
Our next Conference is on 8th December at 7pm when we’re expecting Steven Buckeridge with us.
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