Simon Elliott

Although Paul is writing because his wider ministry is limited by imprisonment, he is not writing aimlessly. He writes with purpose. He has heard good reports about the faith of the believers in Colossae and he is broadly encouraged, but he also has some concerns about teaching they might be receiving and the impact it is having on the outworking of their faith. Hence, Paul speaks first to theology and then to practice. There does not seem to be the level of concern Paul has in other situations.

Colossians #1 - Jesus At The Centre - Simon Elliott

The Exodus story points to the bigger story. It reveals patterns of redemption. A redemption pattern perfectly fulfilled in Jesus. But, the Exodus story and the metanarrative it points towards is not finished. This story is our story. The work of Christ is finished, but we are not yet finished.

Exodus 40:34-38 - The Glory Of The Lord - Simon Elliott

Amanda Featherstone

God is giving Moses a blueprint for handling the Holy. You see, the presence of a holy God cannot be handled by sinful people and God is giving a pattern of how to handle the holy and how to be able to come into his presence as simple people. He is making a way, and this is the plan that is being unfolded to Moses. He writes it down in Exodus and we're going to look at that today and so the point of the Exodus that escape from Egypt is not just for Israel to find deliverance from serving the old master, it is for Israel to find delight in serving the new one. So that's what we're going to look at today. God makes a plan and a process for the people to serve and to worship.

Exodus 28, 29, 39 - The Priesthood - Amanda Featherstone

Andy Tuck

Around the Tabernacle at the centre of the camps were arrayed the 12 tribes of Israel. The Tabernacle was always set up right at the centre of the camp. It would have been the focal point of their communal life. The centre of their worship.To come and worship at the Tabernacle would have been a deliberate gathering together of God’s people near to his presence to praise. As followers of Jesus, this is what we’re called to do as well. To deliberately and intentionally prioritising gathering with other believers to praise and worship God. This means setting aside time in our diaries.

Around the Tabernacle at the centre of the camps were arrayed the 12 tribes of Israel. The Tabernacle was always set up right at the centre of the camp. It would have been the focal point of their communal life. The centre of their worship. To come and worship at the Tabernacle would have been a deliberate gathering together of God’s people near to his presence to praise. As followers of Jesus, this is what we’re called to do as well. To deliberately and intentionally prioritising gathering with other believers to praise and worship God. This means setting aside time in our diaries.

Exodus 35-38,40 - The Tabernacle - Andy Tuck

Tim Maton

Today we pick up the Exodus story in chapter 35, where Moses calls for a Special Offering to enable them to build the Tabernacle; a big, posh tent that God had instructed them to make. This turns out to be the most remarkable outpouring of generosity recorded in the Bible. You know it’s been a successful Special Offering when you’re told to stop giving as they have more than enough! That’s what happened.

Exodus 35:4-36:7 - Power Of A Generous Community - Tim Maton

It is hard to trust God. It is hard to relate to a God who is invisible. Idolatry is not the answer – worship is the answer. Those of you who have been following the Exodus reading plan we put together for this walk through Exodus will know why Moses was taking so much time up the mountain. God knows us – God knows that we need tangible ways to connect with him. God’s original plan was that we would walk with him in the cool of the evening. God would restore this relationship through the incarnation. In this part of the restoration story God does it through the tabernacle. Whilst the people are complaining impatiently about God’s absence, God is revealing to Moses the plan for the Tabernacle – a physical representation of God’s presence in the midst of his people. In our season God encourages us to worship him in Spirit and in Truth. Worship is the antidote to idolatry. Worshipping full of the Holy Spirit. Worshipping from a foundation in the Word.

Exodus 32 - Grumbling And Golden Calves - Simon Elliott

Moses knew that the presence of God was the vital thing that set the Israelites apart. He says to God ‘What else will distinguish me and your people from all the other people on the face of the earth.’ The presence of God is vital in our lives,  it is what defines who we are and sets us apart. We often use the language at Everyday Church that we are image bearers and kingdom bringers - bringing the kingdom and bearing the image of God wherever we go. And we can only do this through the presence of God in us and changing us! The presence of God is vital for mission, showing others that we are different and showing them who God is. Note how God gave his presence to Moses, ahead of his task to go through the wilderness to the Promised Land. God then pours out his presence through the Holy Spirit on Jesus, before he heads into the wilderness and for the ministry that lay ahead of him. Jesus then promises his presence to the disciples in Matthew 28, when he tells them to go and make disciples, and says for I will be with you!

Exodus 33 - God's Presence - Zoë Guy

Emeka Maddy

The why we do things is very important, they create a foundation to build on. God is calling us to be part of his family/part of his story. You are loved and cherished, he describes you as a treasured possession. He is calling you to be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. Priests are set apart by God to do his work and lead by example (no matter their age).

Exodus 20:12-17 - The Heart Of Community - Emeka Maddy

Adam Bream

When our days are filled with His presence, our hearts see transformation; our homes and families see transformation; and our communities see transformation.  What could possibly be more exciting and purpose-giving in this life? That’s why Jesus was absolutely right when He said to the disciples in John 16: I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you. Daily, being filled with the Holy Spirit – your Help - will always be part of God’s best plan for me and you. We always need Him far more than we could possibly realise. But by the grace of God, He’s always closer than we could possibly realise.

Pentecost Sunday - Adam Bream

David Featherstone

The Sabbath is not about rule keeping, or point scoring. It's about a gift. Life in all its fullness. Observing the Sabbath forces us into a rhythm where being is more important than doing. Everyone is in a hurry; If it needs doing – do it now. If you want it – have it now! But God is never in a hurry! He is relentless – all his purposes come to pass, But he is never hasty. We need to watch the pace of church life: I’ve heard church leaders use the scale of the need as an excuse for hurry – “if we are going to see this many saved we need to reach this target by etc”

Exodus 20:8-11 - Remember The Sabbath Day - David Featherstone

God loves London. A lot. So do the people of Everyday Church. We meet every Sunday for services across South London, as well as during the week to spur one another on to follow Jesus every day. Young or old, christian or not too sure, new to town or London born and bred – there is a place for you in the adventure which is Everyday Church.

Elisabeth Radtke

Exodus 20:1-7 - Commandments 1-3 - Elisabeth Radtke by Everyday Church

Exodus 20:1-7 - Commandments 1-3 - Elisabeth Radtke

God hasn’t changed. If he will provide what his people need then he will provide for his people now. God looks on at your situation and he will provide exactly what you need. Life at the moment is particularly hard, what are you lacking? Does it feel impossible? Do you trust God? It can be hard to trust that God is providing and will provide. Does he know the intricate details of your situation? Yes, he does. Have you told him about them? Have you cried out to him? Are you continuing to do so? Or are you grumbling? Do you trust him to provide? He will, he is a good God and a faithful God. We’ve seen him do the impossible countless times through this journey in Exodus and he will do the impossible again. Does your situation feel impossible? He can do it.

Exodus 19 - Come To The Mountain - Simon Elliott

Cameron Johnson

God leads the Israelites into the Desert. They begin to grumble. They complain about Moses and Aaron. Their complaint is astonishing. They wished that they would have died by God’s hand in Egypt. They’ve endured slavery, oppression and infanticide and been set free. But they wished they were still in Egypt sitting around pots of meat? Are we like the Israelites or like Moses? Moses at Marah cried out to the Lord. The Israelites grumbled and blamed Moses. Do you cry out to God in moments of challenge? Are you asking him for the things you need?  You have the wonderful opportunity of inviting God into your wins and losses, into your excitement and challenges. God wants a relationship with us and part of that relationship is trust.

God leads the Israelites into the Desert. They begin to grumble. They complain about Moses and Aaron. Their complaint is astonishing. They wished that they would have died by God’s hand in Egypt. They’ve endured slavery, oppression and infanticide and been set free. But they wished they were still in Egypt sitting around pots of meat? Are we like the Israelites or like Moses? Moses at Marah cried out to the Lord. The Israelites grumbled and blamed Moses. Do you cry out to God in moments of challenge? Are you asking him for the things you need? You have the wonderful opportunity of inviting God into your wins and losses, into your excitement and challenges. God wants a relationship with us and part of that relationship is trust.

Exodus 16-17 - God's Provision - Cameron Johnson

Sean Hammond

The story of the Israelites is the story of many people going on tour together. Of a group being formed into a people, and eventually a nation, with a clear sense of identity and purpose. Their journey was filled with ups and downs, and would take a little longer than most group tours take! The Old Testament reveals to us that their journey would ultimately take 40 years wandering in the desert before reaching their destination. But it was a journey that forged a nation, wholly committed to serving God, and ultimately was the fulfilment of a promise from God, to His people. And today, we’re going to look at the start of that journey, the start of the tour!

Exodus 13-15 - Crossing The Sea - Sean Hammond

In January and February this year, we spent 6 weeks looking at our Vision and Values. We spent 6 weeks looking at 7 words: Son – Father – Spirit – Grace – Community – Kingdom – Love.Of course, the Vision and Values of a church, indeed of any community, cannot be limited to 7 words and take far more than 6 weeks to discuss, digest and develop. Culture – which is the fruit of an organisation's vision and values – takes years to establish and is a moveable feast – it evolves. However, one of the ways we build a culture is to keep reminding and refreshing our awareness of these core words. It has been said that you should be able to articulate a vision in 30 minutes, 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Well, here’s a 9  minute summary of ours.

In January and February this year, we spent 6 weeks looking at our Vision and Values. We spent 6 weeks looking at 7 words: Son – Father – Spirit – Grace – Community – Kingdom – Love. Of course, the Vision and Values of a church, indeed of any community, cannot be limited to 7 words and take far more than 6 weeks to discuss, digest and develop. Culture – which is the fruit of an organisation's vision and values – takes years to establish and is a moveable feast – it evolves. However, one of the ways we build a culture is to keep reminding and refreshing our awareness of these core words. It has been said that you should be able to articulate a vision in 30 minutes, 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Well, here’s a 9 minute summary of ours.

Vision Refresh - Simon Elliott

The truth that transforms- sets Christians apart is that Jesus not only died – but HE ROSE AGAIN! It changes everything. When Jesus was crucified his followers fled. It seemed like everything had gone wrong. They were afraid the same thing would happen to them.Yet a few weeks later same disciples burst out of hiding onto the streets of Jerusalem very place Jesus had been killed – bravest sermon ever!

The truth that transforms- sets Christians apart is that Jesus not only died – but HE ROSE AGAIN! It changes everything. When Jesus was crucified his followers fled. It seemed like everything had gone wrong. They were afraid the same thing would happen to them. Yet a few weeks later same disciples burst out of hiding onto the streets of Jerusalem very place Jesus had been killed – bravest sermon ever!

Easter - David Featherstone

Why is the Passover so significant? In what ways is this 10th plague so important? It is uniquely important in its historical effect. It works! The people are released from slavery.It is important in its theology – what it reminds the people about their God. God is sovereign over their history. God declares beforehand that this will be the final plague – that after this the people will be released. God promises that it will work this time. It is important because it is all down to God.

Why is the Passover so significant? In what ways is this 10th plague so important? It is uniquely important in its historical effect. It works! The people are released from slavery. It is important in its theology – what it reminds the people about their God. God is sovereign over their history. God declares beforehand that this will be the final plague – that after this the people will be released. God promises that it will work this time. It is important because it is all down to God.

Exodus 12 - The Passover - Simon Elliott

Sometimes we can be so trapped in our own self-importance - our own framework for seeing the world around us – hindered by our own limits of experience - that the grace and mercy of the Almighty, all-knowing God is actually repellent to some.

Exodus 5-11 - Pharaoh's Heart - Adam Bream

God sent the plagues and brought his people out of Egypt that they may worship him. We are saved to worship, saved to serve. Open your heart to the expulsive power of a greater affection, the love of Christ.

Exodus 7-10 - Purpose Of The Plagues - Amanda Featherstone

Moses is one of the great leaders in scripture. A hero of the nation of Israel. Still honoured in the time of Jesus. The writer to the Hebrews uses the greatness of Moses to reveal the even greater majesty of Jesus. But Moses is not perfect. Moses receives an incredible call from God to lead the people out of slavery and into the promised land – by way of worship and covenant.

Exodus 2-5 - Imperfect Leader - Simon Elliott

Everyday Church Sermons

Jesus made an active decision during his time on earth to operate by the power of the Holy Spirit so that we could copy him. He was fully God but he chose not to draw on his divinity. He worked his miracles by the same power that he has made available for us today.

#3 Empowered [3D Jesus] - Adam Bream - Luke 3

Dan Featherstone

Ephesians 6:10-20 | Everyday Church Wimbledon - 7pm Service

What We Stand For - Dan Featherstone - Ephesians 6:10-20

Everyday Church Wimbledon 11:30am | everyday.org.uk

Everyday Church Wimbledon 11:30am | <a href="http://everyday.org.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">everyday.org.uk</a>

God At Work - Sean Hammond - Ephesians 6:5-9

Glorious in Truth (TIYG 02) - Tom Cruickshank by Everyday Church

Glorious in Truth (TIYG 02) - Tom Cruickshank

Adrian Holloway

Ephesians 5:1-20 – Adrian Holloway

A day for men to encounter the life changing power of the Father's Love. With thanks to speaker Paul Johnson from Kings Arms, Bedford. (Apologies but the 2nd talk out of 4 talks,  is missing)

A day for men to encounter the life changing power of the Father's Love. With thanks to speaker Paul Johnson from Kings Arms, Bedford. (Apologies but the 2nd talk out of 4 talks, is missing)

[Pressing Into The Father's Embrace] - Talk 3

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