Oasis Community Church - Stratford-upon-Avon https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/oasis-community-church-stratford-upon-avon/ Oasis Community Church is a growing church based in Stratford-upon-Avon. We are seeking to be rooted in Jesus, growing in love and reaching others. We meet together every Sunday at 10.30am to worship, get to know each other better, and discuss God in our lives. Where possible we record talk from our gatherings, which you'll find here. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:56:15 +0000 en-GB © OCC Stratford Recorded live every 2nd and 4th Sunday from 10:30am. OCC Stratford-upon-avon episodic Oasis Community Church is a growing church based in Stratford-upon-Avon. We are seeking to be rooted in Jesus, growing in love and reaching others. We meet together every Sunday at 10.30am to worship, get to know each other better, and discuss God in our lives. Where possible we record talk from our gatherings, which you'll find here. OCC Stratford admin@occ-stratford.org.uk false https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Icon-for-Oasis-Orange.jpg Oasis Community Church - Stratford-upon-Avon https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/oasis-community-church-stratford-upon-avon/ admin@occ-stratford.org.uk Oasis Community Church is a growing church based in Stratford-upon-Avon. We are seeking to be rooted in Jesus, growing in love and reaching others. We meet together every Sunday at 10.30am to worship, get to know each other better, and discuss God in our lives. Where possible we record talk from our gatherings, which you'll find here. No yes 185ee059-decc-5e39-8964-b84633461761 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Parables – Episode 7 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/parables-episode-7/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:56:11 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=51923 Nigel explores the Parable of the Good Samaritan, explaining how Jesus reframes the definition of a neighbour from a geographical or familial concept to an internal state of active love and mercy toward anyone in need.

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]]> Nigel explores the Parable of the Good Samaritan, explaining how Jesus reframes the definition of a neighbour from a geographical or familial concept to an internal state of active love and mercy toward anyone in need.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-06-at-13.15.02.jpeg Parables – Episode 7 false no 23:31 No no Parables – Episode 6 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/parables-episode-6/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:27:50 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=51920 Tom uses the Parable of the Two Builders to illustrate that hearing spiritual teachings is insufficient unless those words are actively embodied through practical action. He challenges us to examine whether our character is truly being transformed by God or merely shaped by cultural narratives and traditions.

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]]> Tom uses the Parable of the Two Builders to illustrate that hearing spiritual teachings is insufficient unless those words are actively embodied through practical action. He challenges us to examine whether our character is truly being transformed by God or merely shaped by cultural narratives and traditions.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-06-at-13.15.02.jpeg Parables – Episode 6 false no 38:39 No no Parables – Episode 5 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/parables-episode-5/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 18:27:52 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=51915 John continues our Parables series with the parable of the unforgiving servant from Matthew 18, challenging us to move beyond treating forgiveness as a transaction and instead recognize our own unpayable debt, receive God's extravagant grace, and release forgiveness to others. He reminds us that unforgiveness imprisons us, not the person who wronged us, and that freely receiving God's mercy empowers us to freely give it.

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]]> John continues our Parables series with the parable of the unforgiving servant from Matthew 18, challenging us to move beyond treating forgiveness as a transaction and instead recognize our own unpayable debt, receive God's extravagant grace, and release forgiveness to others. He reminds us that unforgiveness imprisons us, not the person who wronged us, and that freely receiving God's mercy empowers us to freely give it.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-06-at-13.15.02.jpeg Parables – Episode 5 false no 39:30 No no Parables – Episode 1 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/parables-episode-1/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 18:13:42 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=51913 John starts our new series looking at the Parables by exploring the hidden treasure and pearl of great price from Matthew 13, encouraging us to recognize God's kingdom at work in ordinary moments, rejoice in its true value, and actively step into kingdom living. He also beautifully flips the perspective to remind us that we are the treasure Jesus gave everything to obtain—deeply loved and worth pursuing.

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]]> John starts our new series looking at the Parables by exploring the hidden treasure and pearl of great price from Matthew 13, encouraging us to recognize God's kingdom at work in ordinary moments, rejoice in its true value, and actively step into kingdom living. He also beautifully flips the perspective to remind us that we are the treasure Jesus gave everything to obtain—deeply loved and worth pursuing.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-06-at-13.15.02.jpeg Parables – Episode 1 false no 39:34 No no Parables – Episode 4 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/parables-episode-4/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:07:25 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50850 John examines the parables in Luke 15, asking us to reorient our attention to the meaning of repentance and what it means to be wanted by God.

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]]> John examines the parables in Luke 15, asking us to reorient our attention to the meaning of repentance and what it means to be wanted by God.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-06-at-13.15.02.jpeg Parables – Episode 4 false no 38:31 No no Parables – Episode 3 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/parables-episode-3/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:49:49 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50846 Phil unpacks the Parable of the Banquet, warning us of the danger of good things becoming the ultimate thing.

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]]> Phil unpacks the Parable of the Banquet, warning us of the danger of good things becoming the ultimate thing.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-06-at-13.15.02.jpeg Parables – Episode 3 false no 41:01 No no Parables – Episode 2 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/parables-episode-2/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:37:44 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50842 Tom takes us through two parables from the book of Luke to challenge the "cancer of complacency" and entitlement that can lead to a "corrosively competitive" spirituality. He emphasises that both stories share the same vital conclusion: that while those who exalt themselves will be humbled, those who humble themselves will be exalted.

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]]> Tom takes us through two parables from the book of Luke to challenge the "cancer of complacency" and entitlement that can lead to a "corrosively competitive" spirituality. He emphasises that both stories share the same vital conclusion: that while those who exalt themselves will be humbled, those who humble themselves will be exalted.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-06-at-13.15.02.jpeg Parables – Episode 2 false no 38:30 No no Joseph – God Meant It For Good – Episode 06 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/joseph-god-meant-it-for-good-episode-06/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 08:58:49 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50827 John continues the story of Joseph, focusing on Joseph's intentional acts of kindness and testing toward his brothers, culminating in his self-revelation and the subsequent reconciliation, highlighting that forgiveness is a choice, not an emotion, and that Joseph redeems the past without forgetting it.

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]]> John continues the story of Joseph, focusing on Joseph's intentional acts of kindness and testing toward his brothers, culminating in his self-revelation and the subsequent reconciliation, highlighting that forgiveness is a choice, not an emotion, and that Joseph redeems the past without forgetting it.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/joseph-small.jpg Joseph – God Meant It For Good – Episode 06 false no 32:23 No no Joseph – God Meant It For Good – Episode 07 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/joseph-god-meant-it-for-good-episode-07/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 08:15:26 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50824 John concludes our series on Joseph, highlighting God's ability to use the evil planned against Joseph for good and encourages a shift in our perspective on our own life detours and hardships through the lens of God's greater plan. John stresses that this faith does not eliminate fear or negate the reality of evil, but rather means that nothing is wasted as God weaves every moment into a redemptive story.

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]]> John concludes our series on Joseph, highlighting God's ability to use the evil planned against Joseph for good and encourages a shift in our perspective on our own life detours and hardships through the lens of God's greater plan. John stresses that this faith does not eliminate fear or negate the reality of evil, but rather means that nothing is wasted as God weaves every moment into a redemptive story.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/joseph-small.jpg Joseph – God Meant It For Good – Episode 07 false no 38:32 No no Joseph – God Meant It For Good – Episode 05 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/joseph-god-meant-it-for-good-episode-05/ Sun, 09 Nov 2025 08:16:53 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50822 Tom points out the unhelpful nature of some Christian language, reminding us that following God means getting on with the day-to-day, and showing we need to reject unhelpful past narratives.

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]]> Tom points out the unhelpful nature of some Christian language, reminding us that following God means getting on with the day-to-day, and showing we need to reject unhelpful past narratives.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/joseph-small.jpg Joseph – God Meant It For Good – Episode 05 false no 35:03 No no Joseph – God Meant It For Good – Episode 04 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/joseph-god-meant-it-for-good-episode-04/ Sun, 09 Nov 2025 08:11:35 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50819 Phil looks at Joseph's rise in front of Pharaoh, reflecting on Joseph's formation, Pharaoh recognising God working within Joseph and the choice we all have.

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]]> Phil looks at Joseph's rise in front of Pharaoh, reflecting on Joseph's formation, Pharaoh recognising God working within Joseph and the choice we all have.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/joseph-small.jpg Joseph – God Meant It For Good – Episode 04 false no 32:07 No no Alistair Taylor https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/alistair-taylor/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:56:07 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50813 Alistair Taylor speaks into Romans 12 and how we can endure trouble by rejoicing in hope, be patient in affliction and constant in prayer.

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]]> Alistair Taylor speaks into Romans 12 and how we can endure trouble by rejoicing in hope, be patient in affliction and constant in prayer.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/no-series.png Alistair Taylor false yes 24:03 No yes Joseph – God Meant It For Good – Episode 03 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/joseph-god-meant-it-for-good-episode-03/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:35:29 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50811 John continues the story of Joseph, highlighting how God uses seasons of waiting to test trust and form faith. John outlines three key postures for believers during times of confinement or delay: seeking a healthy heart by processing pain instead of projecting it, keeping open hands by faithfully serving others, and developing steady feet anchored in God’s faithfulness.

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]]> John continues the story of Joseph, highlighting how God uses seasons of waiting to test trust and form faith. John outlines three key postures for believers during times of confinement or delay: seeking a healthy heart by processing pain instead of projecting it, keeping open hands by faithfully serving others, and developing steady feet anchored in God’s faithfulness.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/joseph-small.jpg Joseph – God Meant It For Good – Episode 03 false no 34:15 No no Joseph – God Meant It For Good – Episode 02 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/joseph-god-meant-it-for-good-episode-02/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:32:15 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50808 John continues the story of Joseph, reminding us God's presence makes ordinary work extraordinary, that integrity matters even when nobody is watching, and that faithfulness doesn't always feel fair or lead to immediate reward.

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]]> John continues the story of Joseph, reminding us God's presence makes ordinary work extraordinary, that integrity matters even when nobody is watching, and that faithfulness doesn't always feel fair or lead to immediate reward.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/joseph-small.jpg Joseph – God Meant It For Good – Episode 02 false no 31:34 No no Joseph – God Meant It For Good – Episode 01 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/joseph-god-meant-it-for-good-episode-01/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 09:00:48 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50802 The post Joseph – God Meant It For Good – Episode 01 appeared first on Oasis Community Church.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/joseph-small.jpg Joseph – God Meant It For Good – Episode 01 false no 39:00 No no Seek First – Power in Persistence https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/seek-first-power-in-persistence/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 08:55:38 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50798 Sarah frames prayer not as a difficult "seek and find" treasure hunt for an elusive God, but as walking with a relational and responsive God who is always present.

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]]> Sarah frames prayer not as a difficult "seek and find" treasure hunt for an elusive God, but as walking with a relational and responsive God who is always present.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Prayer-week.png.jpeg Seek First – Power in Persistence false no 41:00 No no Seek First https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/seek-first/ Sun, 14 Sep 2025 14:47:07 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50794 John introduces our Week of Prayer in Autumn of 2025. He explores three invitations: to reorder priorities by inviting God into daily concerns, to rest in one's identity as a beloved child of God rather than striving for worth, and to place trust in God's care for today and tomorrow.

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]]> John introduces our Week of Prayer in Autumn of 2025. He explores three invitations: to reorder priorities by inviting God into daily concerns, to rest in one's identity as a beloved child of God rather than striving for worth, and to place trust in God's care for today and tomorrow.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Prayer-week.png.jpeg Seek First false no 43:23 No no Intertwined: God’s Tapestry in Ordinary Lives https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/intertwined-gods-tapestry-in-ordinary-lives/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:26:22 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50782 Vicky explores the story of Naomi and Ruth, using the analogy of a tapestry of our lives, with good and bad experiences interwoven by his hand for God's ultimate purpose.

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]]> Vicky explores the story of Naomi and Ruth, using the analogy of a tapestry of our lives, with good and bad experiences interwoven by his hand for God's ultimate purpose.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/1.jpg Intertwined: God’s Tapestry in Ordinary Lives false no 33:49 No no The Foundation of Trusting God https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/the-foundation-of-trusting-god/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:21:24 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50781 Rebeka highlights the importance of trusting God, the practical steps we can make to increase our trust in God and what a life that fully trust God looks like.

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]]> Rebeka highlights the importance of trusting God, the practical steps we can make to increase our trust in God and what a life that fully trust God looks like.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/vlad-bagacian-d1eaoAabeXs-unsplash-scaled.jpg The Foundation of Trusting God false no 27:29 No no The Trust Relationship https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/the-trust-relationship/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:17:54 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50777 Viktor shares his own journey with trusting God, telling us the need for a sincere, personal relationship with God and highlights the challenges of trusting both people and God, particularly when our expectations are unmet or through experiences of loss and betrayal.

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]]> Viktor shares his own journey with trusting God, telling us the need for a sincere, personal relationship with God and highlights the challenges of trusting both people and God, particularly when our expectations are unmet or through experiences of loss and betrayal.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/images/women.jpg The Trust Relationship false no 18:48 No no Emotionally Health Church – Episode 5 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/emotionally-health-church-episode-5/ Sun, 03 Aug 2025 09:15:13 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50774 John encourages us to embrace Jesus's invitation to find rest for our souls, moving away from striving and earning, and instead receiving grace and allowing Jesus to set the pace for our lives, living in a "low to the ground" manner. John offers practical ways for us to intentionally explore rest during the summer, emphasising that rest is a sacred rhythm and a gift from God, not a reward or a sign of weakness.

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]]> John encourages us to embrace Jesus's invitation to find rest for our souls, moving away from striving and earning, and instead receiving grace and allowing Jesus to set the pace for our lives, living in a "low to the ground" manner. John offers practical ways for us to intentionally explore rest during the summer, emphasising that rest is a sacred rhythm and a gift from God, not a reward or a sign of weakness.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/emotionallyhealthychurch.png Emotionally Health Church – Episode 5 false no 30:00 No no If You Think You Can’t, You Can https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/if-you-think-you-cant-you-can/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 22:13:25 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50759 Mark helps reframe our view on our ability to share the gospel with what God has already given us.

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]]> Mark helps reframe our view on our ability to share the gospel with what God has already given us.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/GoBanner.jpg If You Think You Can’t, You Can false no 33:20 No no Emotionally Health Church – Episode 4 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/emotionally-health-church-episode-4/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:55:11 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50756 The post Emotionally Health Church – Episode 4 appeared first on Oasis Community Church.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/emotionallyhealthychurch.png Emotionally Health Church – Episode 4 false no 49:52 No no Emotionally Health Church – Episode 3 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/emotionally-health-church-episode-3/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:37:47 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50753 Psychotherapist Duncan Logan affirms that our past doesn't define our future. He highlights how past experiences shape beliefs about ourselves, often leading to feelings of inadequacy, and contrasts these with God's view of us as valuable and chosen.

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]]> Psychotherapist Duncan Logan affirms that our past doesn't define our future. He highlights how past experiences shape beliefs about ourselves, often leading to feelings of inadequacy, and contrasts these with God's view of us as valuable and chosen.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/emotionallyhealthychurch.png Emotionally Health Church – Episode 3 false no 40:27 No no Emotionally Healthy Church – Episode 2 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/emotionally-healthy-church-episode-2/ Sun, 29 Jun 2025 22:36:04 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50750 Warning - Alistair talks about his personal struggles with depression and suicide.

Alistair Taylor shares his experience with grief, loss, and his mental health struggles that follows. Alistair unpacks his faith amidst his suffering, learning submission and dependence rather than seeking to understand.

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]]> Warning - Alistair talks about his personal struggles with depression and suicide.

Alistair Taylor shares his experience with grief, loss, and his mental health struggles that follows. Alistair unpacks his faith amidst his suffering, learning submission and dependence rather than seeking to understand.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/emotionallyhealthychurch.png Emotionally Healthy Church – Episode 2 false no 40:50 No no Emotionally Healthy Church – Episode 1 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/emotionally-healthy-church-episode-1/ Sun, 29 Jun 2025 08:25:33 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50746 John starts to explore what emotional health means in light of our faith, exploring the significance of emotions as God-given tools for spiritual growth.

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]]> John starts to explore what emotional health means in light of our faith, exploring the significance of emotions as God-given tools for spiritual growth.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/emotionallyhealthychurch.png Emotionally Healthy Church – Episode 1 false no 42:53 No no Father’s Day 2025 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/fathers-day-2025/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:57:42 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50702 As we honour Fathers, Grandfathers, and Father figures, we ask: what does it mean to trust in God, our perfect heavenly Father, and lean not on our own understanding, but in all our ways acknowledge Him and know that He will make our paths straight?

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]]> As we honour Fathers, Grandfathers, and Father figures, we ask: what does it mean to trust in God, our perfect heavenly Father, and lean not on our own understanding, but in all our ways acknowledge Him and know that He will make our paths straight?

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/FATHERSDAYFS.png Father’s Day 2025 false no 18:16 No no Come Holy Spirit – Part 3 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/come-holy-spirit-part-3/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 09:50:00 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50699 John wraps up our series on the Holy Spirit, as we celebrate Pentecost Sunday, by exploring the gifts of the Holy Spirit given to us to be a witness to God's power in the world.

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]]> John wraps up our series on the Holy Spirit, as we celebrate Pentecost Sunday, by exploring the gifts of the Holy Spirit given to us to be a witness to God's power in the world.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/comeholyspirit.jpg Come Holy Spirit – Part 3 false no 44:13 No no Come Holy Spirit – Part 2 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/come-holy-spirit-part-2/ Fri, 06 Jun 2025 20:20:41 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50696 John explores the Fruit of the Spirit drawing from Galatians chapter 5 to illustrate how the Holy Spirit empowers believers not only to do good work but also to embody Christ-like character

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]]> John explores the Fruit of the Spirit drawing from Galatians chapter 5 to illustrate how the Holy Spirit empowers believers not only to do good work but also to embody Christ-like character

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/comeholyspirit.jpg Come Holy Spirit – Part 2 false no 46:43 No no Come Holy Spirit – Part 1 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/come-holy-spirit-part-1/ Mon, 26 May 2025 15:17:06 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50685 Anita Williams talks about the personhood of the Holy Spirit as we understand how the Holy Spirit goes with us wherever we go.

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]]> Anita Williams talks about the personhood of the Holy Spirit as we understand how the Holy Spirit goes with us wherever we go.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/comeholyspirit.jpg Come Holy Spirit – Part 1 false no 46:00 No no Quiet Revival – A Call to Confession https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/quiet-revival-a-call-to-confession/ Mon, 26 May 2025 15:07:24 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50683 John shares about the "Quiet Revival" happening in the UK at the moment and reflects as an opportunity for the church to come to confession to right ourselves before God ahead of what he wants to do in us.

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]]> John shares about the "Quiet Revival" happening in the UK at the moment and reflects as an opportunity for the church to come to confession to right ourselves before God ahead of what he wants to do in us.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Become.jpg Quiet Revival – A Call to Confession false no 35:23 No no Stepping into the Story of God – Part 13 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/stepping-into-the-story-of-god-part-13/ Sun, 11 May 2025 20:36:08 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50657 Mark concludes our Stepping into the Story of God series exploring the Invitation - and how we can be normal, present and caring to those who we invite to know more about Jesus.

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]]> Mark concludes our Stepping into the Story of God series exploring the Invitation - and how we can be normal, present and caring to those who we invite to know more about Jesus.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/STORY-OF-GOD.png Stepping into the Story of God – Part 13 false no 47:48 No no Stepping into the Story of God – Part 12 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/stepping-into-the-story-of-god-part-12/ Mon, 05 May 2025 22:00:59 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50654 John explores the book of Revelation, explaining how we too should be fixed on a vision of Jesus as we continue the story with him.

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]]> John explores the book of Revelation, explaining how we too should be fixed on a vision of Jesus as we continue the story with him.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/STORY-OF-GOD.png Stepping into the Story of God – Part 12 false yes 45:21 No yes Stepping into the Story of God – Part 11 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/stepping-into-the-story-of-god-part-11/ Thu, 01 May 2025 08:53:56 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50651 Phil looks at the birth of the church, and the sustaining power the Holy Spirit as the church was established in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria and the Ends of the Earth.

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]]> Phil looks at the birth of the church, and the sustaining power the Holy Spirit as the church was established in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria and the Ends of the Earth.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/STORY-OF-GOD.png Stepping into the Story of God – Part 11 false no 22:19 No no Easter Sunday 2025 – Turning to Jesus https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/easter-sunday-2025-turning-to-jesus/ Thu, 01 May 2025 08:51:51 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50649 John looks at Mary turning to see Jesus, and the impact on her upside down world, as Jesus turns us inside out.

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]]> John looks at Mary turning to see Jesus, and the impact on her upside down world, as Jesus turns us inside out.

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]]> false no 17:48 No no Stepping into the Story of God – Part 10 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/stepping-into-the-story-of-god-part-10/ Sun, 13 Apr 2025 23:30:45 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50644 Nigel explores the significance of the days leading up to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, examining Jesus' roles as king, priest, prophet, lover, friend, and the sacrificial lamb.

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]]> Nigel explores the significance of the days leading up to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, examining Jesus' roles as king, priest, prophet, lover, friend, and the sacrificial lamb.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/STORY-OF-GOD.png Stepping into the Story of God – Part 10 false no 38:10 No no Stepping into the Story of God – Part 9 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/stepping-into-the-story-of-god-part-9/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:26:59 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50642 John highlights Jesus's anointing as king, the announcement of his kingdom focused on good news for the marginalised, and the tangible appearance of this kingdom through his actions of healing and liberation.

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]]> John highlights Jesus's anointing as king, the announcement of his kingdom focused on good news for the marginalised, and the tangible appearance of this kingdom through his actions of healing and liberation.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/STORY-OF-GOD.png Stepping into the Story of God – Part 9 false no 35:53 No no Stepping into the Story of God – Part 8 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/stepping-into-the-story-of-god-part-8/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:33:43 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50631 John continues our Stepping into the Story of God Series, emphasising that God speaks similar words of affirmation over all believers, not based on our actions but on our identity as his children.

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]]> John continues our Stepping into the Story of God Series, emphasising that God speaks similar words of affirmation over all believers, not based on our actions but on our identity as his children.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/STORY-OF-GOD.png Stepping into the Story of God – Part 8 false no 15:01 No no Stepping into the story of God – Part 7 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/stepping-into-the-story-of-god-part-7/ Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:49:52 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50628 John focuses on periods of silence, particularly the 400 years before Jesus, emphasising that God's silence does not mean absence but is a time of preparation for something significant, like the coming of the Messiah.

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]]> John focuses on periods of silence, particularly the 400 years before Jesus, emphasising that God's silence does not mean absence but is a time of preparation for something significant, like the coming of the Messiah.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/STORY-OF-GOD.png Stepping into the story of God – Part 7 false no 33:27 No no Stepping into the story of God – Part 6 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/stepping-into-the-story-of-god-part-6/ Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:17:56 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50623 The post Stepping into the story of God – Part 6 appeared first on Oasis Community Church.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/STORY-OF-GOD.png Stepping into the story of God – Part 6 false no 37:52 No no The Fragrance of Christ https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/the-fragrance-of-christ/ Sun, 09 Mar 2025 22:44:48 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50620 Mark Greenwood joins us and explores 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 explores how we are to interact with the world, bringing the fragrance of Christ with us in our kindness.

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]]> Mark Greenwood joins us and explores 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 explores how we are to interact with the world, bringing the fragrance of Christ with us in our kindness.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/dylan-gillis-KdeqA3aTnBY-unsplash.jpg The Fragrance of Christ false no 37:48 No no Stepping into the Story of God – Part 5 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/stepping-into-the-story-of-god-part-5/ Sun, 09 Mar 2025 22:39:42 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50618 Phil continues the Stepping into the Story of God series, tracing Israel's history from the death of Moses through to the divided kingdom, as we learn the importance of prioritising the presence of God.

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]]> Phil continues the Stepping into the Story of God series, tracing Israel's history from the death of Moses through to the divided kingdom, as we learn the importance of prioritising the presence of God.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/STORY-OF-GOD.png Stepping into the Story of God – Part 5 false no 40:42 No no Stepping into the Story of God – Part 4 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/stepping-into-the-story-of-god-part-4/ Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:17:48 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50614 John continues our series on Stepping into the Story of God, unpacking Moses journey through the Exodus story, highlighting the important of being transformed by God's presence.

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]]> John continues our series on Stepping into the Story of God, unpacking Moses journey through the Exodus story, highlighting the important of being transformed by God's presence.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/STORY-OF-GOD.png Stepping into the Story of God – Part 4 false no 42:59 No no Stepping into the Story of God – Part 3 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/stepping-into-the-story-of-god-part-3/ Sun, 09 Feb 2025 20:10:49 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50610 John explains how Abraham's journey, from a life in Babylon to the promised land of Canaan, reflects God's persistent pursuit of humanity.

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]]> John explains how Abraham's journey, from a life in Babylon to the promised land of Canaan, reflects God's persistent pursuit of humanity.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/STORY-OF-GOD.png Stepping into the Story of God – Part 3 false no 48:56 No no Cultivating the Soil of Your Heart: Receiving and Embedding God’s Word https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/cultivating-the-soil-of-your-heart-receiving-and-embedding-gods-word/ Sun, 09 Feb 2025 20:06:25 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50607 Alistair Taylor illustrates how embracing God's word leads to spiritual growth and transformation.

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]]> Alistair Taylor illustrates how embracing God's word leads to spiritual growth and transformation.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/greenforce-staffing-bYZn_C-RswQ-unsplash-scaled.jpg Cultivating the Soil of Your Heart: Receiving and Embedding God’s Word false no 21:20 No no Stepping into the Story of God – Part 2 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/stepping-into-the-story-of-god-part-2/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:34:17 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50591 John continues our Series on Stepping Into the Story of God, looking at the fall and its effects from Genesis chapters 2 - 11 and highlighting God's grace in his redemption plan

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]]> John continues our Series on Stepping Into the Story of God, looking at the fall and its effects from Genesis chapters 2 - 11 and highlighting God's grace in his redemption plan

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/STORY-OF-GOD.png Stepping into the Story of God – Part 2 false no 42:32 No no But God: Searching for Answers https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/but-god-searching-for-answers/ Sun, 19 Jan 2025 21:32:20 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50588 Vicky focuses on the importance of bringing our questions to God, no matter how difficult or uncomfortable they may be.

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]]> Vicky focuses on the importance of bringing our questions to God, no matter how difficult or uncomfortable they may be.

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]]> false no 29:47 No no Stepping into the Story of God – Part 1 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/stepping-into-the-story-of-god-part-1/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:02:01 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50570 John introduces our new sermon series for 2025, as we unpack the story of God to see our place in his story.

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]]> John introduces our new sermon series for 2025, as we unpack the story of God to see our place in his story.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/STORY-OF-GOD.png Stepping into the Story of God – Part 1 false no 42:11 No no Kingdom Preparation https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/kingdom-preparation/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 08:57:18 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50568 Paul Hudson unpacks how we can prepare for God to move in 2025.

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]]> Paul Hudson unpacks how we can prepare for God to move in 2025.

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]]> false no 47:33 No no The Word Became Flesh – Expecting the Unexpected https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/the-word-became-flesh-expecting-the-unexpected/ Sun, 22 Dec 2024 08:40:53 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50558 Lorraine reflects on the surprises in the nativity story, drawing parallels to our own journeys of faith and encourages us to expect the unexpected.

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]]> Lorraine reflects on the surprises in the nativity story, drawing parallels to our own journeys of faith and encourages us to expect the unexpected.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Xmas24.png The Word Became Flesh – Expecting the Unexpected false no 12:42 No no The Word Became Flesh – Grace and Truth https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/the-word-became-flesh-grace-and-truth/ Mon, 09 Dec 2024 20:39:44 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50555 Nigel explores the balance between grace and truth, looking at Jesus' example of how we're to walk with both in mind.

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]]> Nigel explores the balance between grace and truth, looking at Jesus' example of how we're to walk with both in mind.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Xmas24.png The Word Became Flesh – Grace and Truth false no 31:14 No no The Word Became Flesh https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/the-word-became-flesh/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:41:05 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50551 The post The Word Became Flesh appeared first on Oasis Community Church.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Xmas24.png The Word Became Flesh false no 33:17 No no Becoming the Church – Conclusion https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/becoming-the-church-conclusion/ Sun, 24 Nov 2024 16:03:37 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50516 John concludes our Becoming the Church series reinforcing how our the gifts in Ephesians 4 are given to us by grace.

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]]> John concludes our Becoming the Church series reinforcing how our the gifts in Ephesians 4 are given to us by grace.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/becomingthechurch.png Becoming the Church – Conclusion false no 47:37 No no Becoming The Church – Evangelist https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/becoming-the-church-evangelist/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:31:29 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50512 The post Becoming The Church – Evangelist appeared first on Oasis Community Church.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/becomingthechurch.png Becoming The Church – Evangelist false no 45:43 No no Becoming The Church – Prophet https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/becoming-church-prophet/ Sun, 17 Nov 2024 21:23:08 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50509 Alan explores the gifting of the Prophet and dispels some myths while reminding us to do everything in love.

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]]> Alan explores the gifting of the Prophet and dispels some myths while reminding us to do everything in love.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/becomingthechurch.png Becoming The Church – Prophet false no 28:42 No no Becoming The Church – Teacher https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/becoming-church-teacher/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 19:25:11 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50506 John looks at the gifting of the Teacher, reminding us that its not just for those who stand up at the front and preach

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]]> John looks at the gifting of the Teacher, reminding us that its not just for those who stand up at the front and preach

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/becomingthechurch.png Becoming The Church – Teacher false no 38:46 No no Becoming The Church – Shepherd https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/becoming-church-shepherd/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 19:18:25 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50504 Phil looks at the Shepherd gifting, unpacking the skills and responsibilities of those looking after the Church.

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]]> Phil looks at the Shepherd gifting, unpacking the skills and responsibilities of those looking after the Church.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/becomingthechurch.png Becoming The Church – Shepherd false no 36:10 No no Becoming Church – Apostle https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/becoming-church-apostle/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 19:14:45 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50501 Iain overviews the ministry of the Apostle, and talks about the balance between mission and grace.

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]]> Iain overviews the ministry of the Apostle, and talks about the balance between mission and grace.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/becomingthechurch.png Becoming Church – Apostle false no 53:19 No no Becoming The Church – Part 1 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/becoming-church-part-1/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:06:05 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50491 John introduces our new series, Becoming Church where we look at the implications of Ephesians 4.

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]]> John introduces our new series, Becoming Church where we look at the implications of Ephesians 4.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/becomingthechurch.png Becoming The Church – Part 1 false no 31:53 No no Month of Prayer – Injustice https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/month-of-prayer-injustice/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 18:55:47 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50487 The post Month of Prayer – Injustice appeared first on Oasis Community Church.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2afae5f0-8120-4538-8e72-d437df637ea6.png Month of Prayer – Injustice false no 44:41 No no Month of Prayer 2024 – Mission https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/month-of-prayer-2024-mission/ Sat, 28 Sep 2024 19:30:26 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50484 The new Elim Missions director, Marty Davison, encourages us with stories of hope and reminds us the importance of cross-cultural mission overseas.

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]]> The new Elim Missions director, Marty Davison, encourages us with stories of hope and reminds us the importance of cross-cultural mission overseas.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2afae5f0-8120-4538-8e72-d437df637ea6.png Month of Prayer 2024 – Mission false no 49:32 No no Month of Prayer 2024 – Heart https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/month-of-prayer-2024-heart/ Sat, 28 Sep 2024 19:18:46 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50482 As part of our Month of Prayer 2024, where we understand more about our consecration, John looks at the heart and unpacks part of our covenant relationship with God.

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]]> As part of our Month of Prayer 2024, where we understand more about our consecration, John looks at the heart and unpacks part of our covenant relationship with God.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2afae5f0-8120-4538-8e72-d437df637ea6.png Month of Prayer 2024 – Heart false no 38:23 No no Month of Prayer 2024 – Eyes https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/month-of-prayer-2024-eyes/ Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:57:52 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50478 Iain continues our Month of Prayer 2024 series unpacking consecration through our covenant relationship with God, using our eyes as a metaphor for how we see God.

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]]> Iain continues our Month of Prayer 2024 series unpacking consecration through our covenant relationship with God, using our eyes as a metaphor for how we see God.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2afae5f0-8120-4538-8e72-d437df637ea6.png Month of Prayer 2024 – Eyes false no 16:17 No no Month of Prayer 2024 – Introduction https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/month-of-prayer-2024-introduction/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 13:40:03 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50474 John introduces our Month of Prayer 2024 unpacking our theme of consecration.

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]]> John introduces our Month of Prayer 2024 unpacking our theme of consecration.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2afae5f0-8120-4538-8e72-d437df637ea6.png Month of Prayer 2024 – Introduction false no 35:33 No no Thin Places – Part 7 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/thin-places-part-7/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 13:35:33 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50472 Jo reflects on her own personal experiences of Thin Places.

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]]> Jo reflects on her own personal experiences of Thin Places.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/ThinplacesSquare.png Thin Places – Part 7 false no 25:55 No no Thin Places – Part 6 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/thin-places-part-6/ Sun, 28 Jul 2024 21:17:53 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50466 Alan looks at how the Holy Spirit unlocks new Thin Places in our everyday

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]]> Alan looks at how the Holy Spirit unlocks new Thin Places in our everyday

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/ThinplacesSquare.png Thin Places – Part 6 false no 37:01 No no Baptisms 2024 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/baptisms-2024/ Sun, 28 Jul 2024 21:12:04 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50463 John unpacks our practice of baptisms looking at Jesus' own baptism as a template.

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]]> John unpacks our practice of baptisms looking at Jesus' own baptism as a template.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Baptism.jpg Baptisms 2024 false no 13:45 No no Thin Places – Part 5 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/thin-places-part-5/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:34:57 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50460 Phil looks at the story of Elijah, after the showdown on Mt Carmel as part of our Thin Places series.

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]]> Phil looks at the story of Elijah, after the showdown on Mt Carmel as part of our Thin Places series.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/ThinplacesSquare.png Thin Places – Part 5 false no 45:18 No no Thin Places – Part 4 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/thin-places-part-4/ Mon, 08 Jul 2024 13:17:28 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50453 Iain continues our Thin Places series, looking at Isaiah's vision in Isaiah 6.

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]]> Iain continues our Thin Places series, looking at Isaiah's vision in Isaiah 6.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/ThinplacesSquare.png Thin Places – Part 4 false no 38:09 No no Thin Places – Part 3 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/thin-places-part-3-2/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:21:23 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50449 Vicky looks at worship in the Thin Places in the way we work and live our lives.

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]]> Vicky looks at worship in the Thin Places in the way we work and live our lives.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/ThinplacesSquare.png Thin Places – Part 3 false no 37:55 No no Thin Places – Part 2 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/thin-places-part-3/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 13:37:41 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50444 John explores Exodus 3, this encounter Moses has with God in the bush that is burning but not consumed.

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]]> John explores Exodus 3, this encounter Moses has with God in the bush that is burning but not consumed.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/ThinplacesSquare.png Thin Places – Part 2 false no 40:17 No no Father Figures For the Faith https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/father-figures-for-the-faith/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:25:11 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50440 Iain explores Paul's letter to the church in Corinth asking how are our influencers and who are we influencing?

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]]> Iain explores Paul's letter to the church in Corinth asking how are our influencers and who are we influencing?

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/no-series.png Father Figures For the Faith false no 41:29 No no Thin Places – Part 1 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/thin-places-part-1/ Sun, 09 Jun 2024 21:39:57 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50436 John starts our Thin Places series looking at Moses encounter with God on Mt Sinai.

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]]> John starts our Thin Places series looking at Moses encounter with God on Mt Sinai.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/ThinplacesSquare.png Thin Places – Part 1 false no 39:01 No no God Conversations – Part 6 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/god-conversations-part-6/ Sun, 09 Jun 2024 21:35:13 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50434 Iain concludes our God Conversations series looking at one of the visions the Apostle John received while he was on the Island of Patmos.

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]]> Iain concludes our God Conversations series looking at one of the visions the Apostle John received while he was on the Island of Patmos.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/GodConvo.png God Conversations – Part 6 false no 43:44 No no God Conversations – Part 5 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/god-conversations-part-5/ Mon, 13 May 2024 13:20:13 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50428 John continues our God Conversations series, looking at the moments when we don’t hear God or His response is not what we hoped for.

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]]> John continues our God Conversations series, looking at the moments when we don’t hear God or His response is not what we hoped for.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/GodConvo.png God Conversations – Part 5 false no 43:43 No no God Conversations – Part 4 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/god-conversations-part-4/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:34:34 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50423 Iain continues our God Conversations series looking at the story of Philip the Evangelist and asks us how we can respond to a prompt from the Holy Spirit.

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]]> Iain continues our God Conversations series looking at the story of Philip the Evangelist and asks us how we can respond to a prompt from the Holy Spirit.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/GodConvo.png God Conversations – Part 4 false no 30:51 No no God Conversations – Part 3 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/god-conversations-part-3/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:23:07 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50421 Iain and John continue the discussion in our God Conversations series, looking at the story of Mary and how we can look to broader themes in our community when God is speaking to us.

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]]> Iain and John continue the discussion in our God Conversations series, looking at the story of Mary and how we can look to broader themes in our community when God is speaking to us.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/GodConvo.png God Conversations – Part 3 false no 51:45 No no God Conversations – Part 2 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/god-conversations-part-2/ Sat, 20 Apr 2024 23:32:11 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50415 John continues our series on God Conversations looking at the story of Gideon and gives practical tips how we can be sure what we're hearing is from God.

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]]> John continues our series on God Conversations looking at the story of Gideon and gives practical tips how we can be sure what we're hearing is from God.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/GodConvo.png God Conversations – Part 2 false no 47:28 No no Ephesians – Who We Are – Part 6 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/ephesians-who-we-are-part-6/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:34:48 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50408 Alan looks at Ephesians 6, how we are to work and behave with those we are imbalanced power relationships and how we are to put on the armor of God to protect against dark spiritual forces.

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]]> Alan looks at Ephesians 6, how we are to work and behave with those we are imbalanced power relationships and how we are to put on the armor of God to protect against dark spiritual forces.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Ephesians.png Ephesians – Who We Are – Part 6 false no 38:21 No no Ephesians – Who We Are – Part 5 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/ephesians-who-we-are-part-5/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:13:10 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50405 Iain looks at Ephesians 5, and explores how it is possible to live a life of consistently walking in the way of Jesus. It is possible, indeed, only possible, because of God’s saving grace which we receive through faith in Christ.

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]]> Iain looks at Ephesians 5, and explores how it is possible to live a life of consistently walking in the way of Jesus. It is possible, indeed, only possible, because of God’s saving grace which we receive through faith in Christ.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Ephesians.png Ephesians – Who We Are – Part 5 false no 43:33 No no Ephesians – Who We Are – Part 4 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/ephesians-who-we-are-part-4/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 14:33:35 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50402 John explores Ephesians 4 and specifically the 5 graces that Paul outlines in verse 11 as paramount for our unity and maturity as the church: Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Shepherd, Teacher.

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]]> John explores Ephesians 4 and specifically the 5 graces that Paul outlines in verse 11 as paramount for our unity and maturity as the church: Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Shepherd, Teacher.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Ephesians.png Ephesians – Who We Are – Part 4 false no 36:13 No no Ephesians – Who We Are – Part 3 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/ephesians-who-we-are-part-3/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:14:50 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50398 Iain continues Ephesians, looking at Chapter 3 and the ways that the Holy Spirit works in Paul's life and in the family of believers, all in the aim of giving God the glory.

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]]> Iain continues Ephesians, looking at Chapter 3 and the ways that the Holy Spirit works in Paul's life and in the family of believers, all in the aim of giving God the glory.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Ephesians.png Ephesians – Who We Are – Part 3 false no 37:51 No no Ephesians – Who We Are – Part 2 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/ephesians-who-we-are-part-2/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 20:38:47 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50394 Phil continues our series on Ephesians, looking at the gift of our new identity and life in Christ, and our corporate identity as the Church.

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]]> Phil continues our series on Ephesians, looking at the gift of our new identity and life in Christ, and our corporate identity as the Church.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Ephesians.png Ephesians – Who We Are – Part 2 false no 38:18 No no Ephesians – Who We Are – Part 1 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/ephesians-1/ Sun, 18 Feb 2024 19:12:26 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50383 John starts our new series into Paul letter to the Ephesians, and explores the big theme of our identity as followers of Jesus and how this impacts how we get to live.

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]]> John starts our new series into Paul letter to the Ephesians, and explores the big theme of our identity as followers of Jesus and how this impacts how we get to live.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Ephesians.png Ephesians – Who We Are – Part 1 false no 46:38 No no 1 John – True Life – Part 5 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/1-john-true-life-part-5/ Sun, 11 Feb 2024 14:49:27 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50379 Iain looks at 1 John 5, and how we know we are God's children and redeemed by Jesus. The key theme of the letter is loyalty to Jesus, who not only provides true life but is true life. The aim of the message from these verses is that we can have confidence in God and who he is, which is the fuel for true life expressed in our love for God and our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Ruthlessly eliminating anything that hinders anything that stops us experiencing his true life.

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]]> Iain looks at 1 John 5, and how we know we are God's children and redeemed by Jesus. The key theme of the letter is loyalty to Jesus, who not only provides true life but is true life. The aim of the message from these verses is that we can have confidence in God and who he is, which is the fuel for true life expressed in our love for God and our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Ruthlessly eliminating anything that hinders anything that stops us experiencing his true life.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/1John-Series-1.png 1 John – True Life – Part 5 false no 35:18 No no 1 John – True Life – Part 4 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/1-john-true-life-part-4/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 21:55:22 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50350 Iain looks at 1 John 4, and uncovers what it means to receive the gift of God's love.

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]]> Iain looks at 1 John 4, and uncovers what it means to receive the gift of God's love.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/1John-Series-1.png 1 John – True Life – Part 4 false no 35:48 No no 1 John – True Life – Part 3 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/1-john-true-life-part-3/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 09:27:25 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50318 Iain continues 1 John, looking at chapter 3 and what it means to practice righteousness and love one another as we are called to.

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]]> Iain continues 1 John, looking at chapter 3 and what it means to practice righteousness and love one another as we are called to.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/1John-Series-1.png 1 John – True Life – Part 3 false no 41:36 No no 1 John – True Life – Part 2 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/1-john-true-life-part-2/ Sun, 28 Jan 2024 09:10:05 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50316 The post 1 John – True Life – Part 2 appeared first on Oasis Community Church.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/1John-Series-1.png 1 John – True Life – Part 2 false no 39:32 No no 1 John – True Life – Part 1 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/1-john-1-true-life-part-1/ Sun, 14 Jan 2024 21:08:25 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50297 John looks at 1 John 1 and speaks of the author John's experience of Jesus and how our own relationship with Jesus begins by experiencing him.

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]]> John looks at 1 John 1 and speaks of the author John's experience of Jesus and how our own relationship with Jesus begins by experiencing him.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/1John-Series-1.png 1 John – True Life – Part 1 false no 37:26 No no A Conversation for 2024 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/a-conversation-for-2024/ Sun, 07 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50282 John and Iain start 2024 in conversation for 2024, looking at Song of Songs 2:10-13, a verse for our church as we enter this new year.

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]]> John and Iain start 2024 in conversation for 2024, looking at Song of Songs 2:10-13, a verse for our church as we enter this new year.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/SongofSons.jpeg A Conversation for 2024 false no 30:52 No no Fear Not – Advent 2023 – Episode 2 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/fear-not-advent-2023-episode-2/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:20:18 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50267 Iain looks at the story of Joseph being visited by the Angel Gabriel and explores what it means to consider and commit to a decision.

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]]> Iain looks at the story of Joseph being visited by the Angel Gabriel and explores what it means to consider and commit to a decision.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Advent23.png Fear Not – Advent 2023 – Episode 2 false no 19:42 No no Fear Not – Advent 2023 – Episode 1 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/fear-not-advent-2023-episode-1/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:40:20 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50262 Comparing the encounters of Angel Gabriel to Zechariah and Mary, Iain looks at what we’re afraid of, and how that limits how God can use us in his story.

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]]> Comparing the encounters of Angel Gabriel to Zechariah and Mary, Iain looks at what we’re afraid of, and how that limits how God can use us in his story.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Advent23.png Fear Not – Advent 2023 – Episode 1 false no 26:21 No no Preparing Our Hearts For Christmas https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/preparing-our-hearts-for-christmas/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:29:46 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=50161 Phil takes a pause before the business of Christmas begins and asks us to think consciously about inviting God into this Christmas season.

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]]> Phil takes a pause before the business of Christmas begins and asks us to think consciously about inviting God into this Christmas season.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/ChristmasBanner-1.jpg Preparing Our Hearts For Christmas false no 25:45 No no Fake News – Lies We Believe And The Truth That Drowns Them Out – Part 3 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/fake-news-lies-we-believe-and-the-truth-that-drowns-them-out-part-3/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 21:31:16 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=49945 Iain continues the series of Fake News, exploring the lie “I am not … enough” and explores some truths that help us shape our lives as we look to follow...

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]]> Iain continues the series of Fake News, exploring the lie “I am not … enough” and explores some truths that help us shape our lives as we look to follow...

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/FakeNews.png Fake News – Lies We Believe And The Truth That Drowns Them Out – Part 3 false no 33:55 No no Fake News – Lies We Believe And The Truth That Drowns Them Out – Part 2 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/fake-news-lies-we-believe-and-the-truth-that-drowns-them-out-part-2/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:33:51 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=49937 Iain continues with the new series “Fake News”, looking into the lie that we are weak.

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]]> Iain continues with the new series “Fake News”, looking into the lie that we are weak.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/FakeNews.png Fake News – Lies We Believe And The Truth That Drowns Them Out – Part 2 false no 39:07 No no Fake News – Lies We Believe And The Truth That Drowns Them Out – Part 1 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/fake-news-lies-we-believe-and-the-truth-that-drowns-them-out-part-1/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:32:02 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=49876 The first part in the Fake News series. Iain looks at the life of Elijah and examines the calling on Elijah’s life and the difficulties he faced, drawing parallels to...

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]]> The first part in the Fake News series. Iain looks at the life of Elijah and examines the calling on Elijah’s life and the difficulties he faced, drawing parallels to...

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/FakeNews.png Fake News – Lies We Believe And The Truth That Drowns Them Out – Part 1 false no 41:31 No no Sunday 22.10.23 – Friendship https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/sunday-22-10-23-friendship/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 11:20:44 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=49856 Nathalie asks what it means to be a friend and shows us examples of friendship from the Bible and other believers, concluding with what it means to be a friend...

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]]> Nathalie asks what it means to be a friend and shows us examples of friendship from the Bible and other believers, concluding with what it means to be a friend...

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/friendship.jpg Sunday 22.10.23 – Friendship false no 11:46 No no Sunday 18.10.23 – False Prophets https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/sunday-18-10-23-false-prophets/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 08:58:04 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=49832 Phil continues our look into the Sermon on the Mount, looking at Jesus’ teaching on false prophets and gives some practical checks we can make sure other believers are pointing...

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]]> Phil continues our look into the Sermon on the Mount, looking at Jesus’ teaching on false prophets and gives some practical checks we can make sure other believers are pointing...

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Sermon-on-the-Mount-Artwork.gif Sunday 18.10.23 – False Prophets false no 30:37 No no Sunday 24.09.23 – Ask, Seek, Knock https://occ-stratford.org.uk/talks/sunday-24-09-23-ask-seek-knock/ Sun, 08 Oct 2023 16:58:59 +0000 https://occ-stratford.org.uk/?post_type=podcast&p=49742 The post Sunday 24.09.23 – Ask, Seek, Knock appeared first on Oasis Community Church.

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]]> https://occ-stratford.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Sermon-on-the-Mount-Artwork.gif Sunday 24.09.23 – Ask, Seek, Knock false no 34:26 No no