Comments for Salford Central Church oasischurch.info http://salfordcentralchurch.podbean.com Resources from Salford Central Church - talks, reflections, readings, sermons etc. For more information about the church visit www.church.co.uk/salford Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:16:55 +0000 http://podbean.com/?v=3.2 Comment on The Need to Lament by Matthew http://salfordcentralchurch.podbean.com/2009/06/28/the-need-to-lament/#comment-238221 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:30:01 +0000 http://salfordcentralchurch.podbean.com/2009/06/28/the-need-to-lament/#comment-238221 One word - WOW!!! Thank you Mark for reassuring me that it is not only legitimate, but entirely Biblical, to express anger and frustration at God for the trials and tribulations that life throws at us. This is a message that I needed toi hear, in order to counter the happy-clappyness mesaage that God deserves constant praise that I normally get at church. God bless you Mark and all that you do, you are a gift to the people of Salford. One word - WOW!!!

Thank you Mark for reassuring me that it is not only legitimate, but entirely Biblical, to express anger and frustration at God for the trials and tribulations that life throws at us. This is a message that I needed toi hear, in order to counter the happy-clappyness mesaage that God deserves constant praise that I normally get at church. God bless you Mark and all that you do, you are a gift to the people of Salford.

]]> Comment on A Theology Of Doubt by Matthew http://salfordcentralchurch.podbean.com/2008/10/26/a-theology-of-doubt/#comment-151515 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:59:04 +0000 http://salfordcentralchurch.podbean.com/2008/10/26/a-theology-of-doubt/#comment-151515 Thanks for this - a strong message which showed that the doubts which frequently assail my sceptical mind are nothing to be afraid of and that its is alright to live with unanswered questions, particularly regarding the problem of suffering which was addressed in this talk. I look forward to the rest of this series. Thanks for this - a strong message which showed that the doubts which frequently assail my sceptical mind are nothing to be afraid of and that its is alright to live with unanswered questions, particularly regarding the problem of suffering which was addressed in this talk. I look forward to the rest of this series.

]]> Comment on Identity 2 - Clothed With Christ by Threesixty crew! http://salfordcentralchurch.podbean.com/2008/10/05/identity-2-clothed-with-christ/#comment-140133 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 13:41:57 +0000 http://salfordcentralchurch.podbean.com/2008/10/05/identity-2-clothed-with-christ/#comment-140133 loving the firework....oh yer and the wonderful talk!! hehe good times! lots of love, the threesixty crew salford! loving the firework….oh yer and the wonderful talk!! hehe good times! lots of love, the threesixty crew salford!

]]> Comment on Learning From the Outsider by Matthew http://salfordcentralchurch.podbean.com/2008/09/21/learning-from-the-outsider/#comment-136644 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:07:23 +0000 http://salfordcentralchurch.podbean.com/2008/09/21/learning-from-the-outsider/#comment-136644 I really enjoyed this - a much needed, biblically-based message about tolerance of those who do not share our beliefs and what we can learn from them. Pete Brierley's story about the young boy who liked Egyptian artefacts and Doctor Who was really touching. The kids down in Waterloo are lucky to have this guy in charge of their spiritual development. I really enjoyed this - a much needed, biblically-based message about tolerance of those who do not share our beliefs and what we can learn from them. Pete Brierley’s story about the young boy who liked Egyptian artefacts and Doctor Who was really touching. The kids down in Waterloo are lucky to have this guy in charge of their spiritual development.

]]> Comment on Communion and Ritual by Matthew http://salfordcentralchurch.podbean.com/2008/09/14/communion-and-ritual/#comment-134468 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:50:38 +0000 http://salfordcentralchurch.podbean.com/2008/09/14/communion-and-ritual/#comment-134468 A nice, short sermon in which Mark explains the purpose that ritual in general and the communion ritual in particular play in our lives. Reminded of the Last Supper as Mark spoke on the meaning of communion, I felt a strong sense of gratitude to Christ for what He did on behalf of mankind, so thank you Mark. A nice, short sermon in which Mark explains the purpose that ritual in general and the communion ritual in particular play in our lives. Reminded of the Last Supper as Mark spoke on the meaning of communion, I felt a strong sense of gratitude to Christ for what He did on behalf of mankind, so thank you Mark.

]]> Comment on Land, soil and fruit by Matthew http://salfordcentralchurch.podbean.com/2008/09/07/land-soil-and-fruit/#comment-132631 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 21:10:40 +0000 http://salfordcentralchurch.podbean.com/2008/09/07/land-soil-and-fruit/#comment-132631 In yet another inspirational piece of preaching, Mark puts forward a grand vision for the future of Salford Central Church when it makes its long-awaited move to its proposed new building. It is my hope and prayer that the vision described so eloquently here will become a reality, for the benefit of both the church and the residents of the community that surrounds it. In yet another inspirational piece of preaching, Mark puts forward a grand vision for the future of Salford Central Church when it makes its long-awaited move to its proposed new building. It is my hope and prayer that the vision described so eloquently here will become a reality, for the benefit of both the church and the residents of the community that surrounds it.

]]> Comment on Summer Psalms 4 - Wow Moments by Matthew http://salfordcentralchurch.podbean.com/2008/08/17/summer-psalms-4-wow-moments/#comment-127560 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:37:12 +0000 http://salfordcentralchurch.podbean.com/2008/08/17/summer-psalms-4-wow-moments/#comment-127560 Wow moments? This entire sermon is a wow moment in itself. Using Psalm 96 as a basis, Jessie Greer quite brilliantly lays forth first how the earth and the solar system are precisely set up to support life, then demonstrates the wonder and magnificence of the universe and of the God who created it. Jessie is truly gifted and she HAS to extend her youth work at the church to the new Academy in some way. This was a fantastic talk which I could listen to repeatedly and never get bored. However, while I appreciate the inclusion of the graphics which support the sermon, an alternative version in mp3 format would be useful, so I could store it on my mp3 player and listen again at my leisure. Wow moments? This entire sermon is a wow moment in itself. Using Psalm 96 as a basis, Jessie Greer quite brilliantly lays forth first how the earth and the solar system are precisely set up to support life, then demonstrates the wonder and magnificence of the universe and of the God who created it. Jessie is truly gifted and she HAS to extend her youth work at the church to the new Academy in some way. This was a fantastic talk which I could listen to repeatedly and never get bored. However, while I appreciate the inclusion of the graphics which support the sermon, an alternative version in mp3 format would be useful, so I could store it on my mp3 player and listen again at my leisure.

]]> Comment on Summer Psalms 3 - Psalm 137:Where Is God? by Matthew http://salfordcentralchurch.podbean.com/2008/08/10/summer-psalms-3-psalm-137where-is-god/#comment-125376 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:26:10 +0000 http://salfordcentralchurch.podbean.com/2008/08/10/summer-psalms-3-psalm-137where-is-god/#comment-125376 In his usual witty and engaging style, Mark Hamill unpacks Psalm 137, a Psalm better known for being the basis of the 1978 disco track 'Rivers of Babylon' by Boney M. Mark successfully shows how this Psalm is relevant both to the current situation of Salford Central Church and wider contemporary world affairs, finally using verses 8 & 9 of the Psalm to examine the problem of suffering. An informative look at what may be termed a 'pop' Psalm. In his usual witty and engaging style, Mark Hamill unpacks Psalm 137, a Psalm better known for being the basis of the 1978 disco track ‘Rivers of Babylon’ by Boney M. Mark successfully shows how this Psalm is relevant both to the current situation of Salford Central Church and wider contemporary world affairs, finally using verses 8 & 9 of the Psalm to examine the problem of suffering. An informative look at what may be termed a ‘pop’ Psalm.

]]> Comment on Sermon On The Mount 7 - [sic] by Matthew http://salfordcentralchurch.podbean.com/2008/07/20/sermon-on-the-mount-7-sic/#comment-121071 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:19:35 +0000 http://salfordcentralchurch.podbean.com/2008/07/20/sermon-on-the-mount-7-sic/#comment-121071 A great end to an excellent series which has deepened my understanding of the Sermon on the Mount. I particularly appreciated Mark's oblique reference to the controversy over Steve Chalke's book 'The Lost Message of Jesus'. I very much look forward to the upcoming series of talks on the Psalms. A great end to an excellent series which has deepened my understanding of the Sermon on the Mount. I particularly appreciated Mark’s oblique reference to the controversy over Steve Chalke’s book ‘The Lost Message of Jesus’. I very much look forward to the upcoming series of talks on the Psalms.

]]> Comment on Sermon On The Mount 6 - A Beginner’s Guide to Judging by Matthew http://salfordcentralchurch.podbean.com/2008/07/13/sermon-on-the-mount-6-a-beginners-guide-to-judging/#comment-118972 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:15:38 +0000 http://salfordcentralchurch.podbean.com/2008/07/13/sermon-on-the-mount-6-a-beginners-guide-to-judging/#comment-118972 Superb sermon, both humorous and relevant to the church and its congregation. This guy should speak more often! Superb sermon, both humorous and relevant to the church and its congregation. This guy should speak more often!

]]> Comment on Scandalous Intimacy & Adopting the Unwanted by Tim http://salfordcentralchurch.podbean.com/2008/06/15/scandalous-intimacy-adopting-the-unwanted/#comment-112903 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:39:17 +0000 http://salfordcentralchurch.podbean.com/2008/06/15/scandalous-intimacy-adopting-the-unwanted/#comment-112903 Superb message and very on target (for me at least):) Enjoyed visiting you guys today. Hope we can drop by again when back in Manchester. Best wishes Tim, Haleh & Oliver. Superb message and very on target (for me at least):)

Enjoyed visiting you guys today. Hope we can drop by again when back in Manchester.

Best wishes Tim, Haleh & Oliver.

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