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Blackpool Church - Talk Archive
by Blackpool Church
We believe passionately that God has a better story for Blackpool than the ones we see in the news and we believe it's our job to tell that story loud and clear.We seek to be ambitious, enthusiastic and creative, doing everything we do, as well as we can, and in total dependence on God. We are part of the HTB Network and the Diocese of Blackburn.
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Can You Be a Christian Without Church? - Bishop Phillip | Blackpool Church
Many of us have wondered if we can just manage our faith privately without the routine or hassle of church. It is an honest question, especially when life is busy, energy is low, or past experiences have made church feel heavy. In this talk, Bishop Philip addresses this exact question through…
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Courageous Colleagues - Andy Dykes | Tom Swallow | Tag Team Talks
Loneliness is one of the quietest struggles of modern life, leaving so many of us feeling isolated even in a crowded room. We all long for authentic, deep connections, but knowing how to build and maintain real friendships can feel daunting. In this talk from our Tag Team Talks series, Tom and…
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Powerful Parenting - Sam & Heather Lee | Tag Team Talks
Parenting and daily relationships can leave us feeling completely overwhelmed and constantly wondering if we are doing enough. Many of us carry the quiet pressure of feeling like love must be earned through perfection or performance. In this talk from our Tag Team Talks series, Sam and Heather...
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The Battle of the Sexes - Andy & Nic Dykes | Tag Team Talks
Relationships can feel like a constant tug-of-war. We fight for our rights, guard our egos, and wonder why peace feels so far away. Most modern advice tells us to demand what we deserve, but that strategy usually leaves both sides exhausted. In this talk from our Tag Team Talk series, Andy and…
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The Truth About Family - Stephen Tisnell | Jesus Changes Everything
Family life can be an absolute laugh. It can also bring quiet heartbreak, empty chairs, and awkward silence. We all carry wobbly relationships and things we don't talk about. In this talk from our Jesus Changes Everything series, Stephen Tisnell looks at Hebrews 2. He breaks down how Jesus steps...
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Who do you think you are - Tom Swallow | Jesus Changes Everything
You are what you do. That's the deal most of us have signed up to, whether we meant to or not.Lose the job, the body, the relationship, and it can feel like you've lost yourself too.In this talk from our [Series Name] series, Tom looks at Genesis 1 and asks the question everyone's quietly…
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A New Beginning - LJ | Jesus Changes Everything
Ever wonder how different life would be if you made one major decision differently? Past mistakes don't have to define where you go next. In this first talk of our Jesus Changes Everything series, LJ looks at Colossians 3 and why real change is not about quick fixes or fresh routines. Instead of...
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Are you backsliding? - Andy Dykes | Samuel - A Prophetic Life
It's easy to wake up one day and realise you've quietly drifted away from the things that mattered most. You didn't crash your life on purpose. You just slowly lost your grip. In this talk from our Samuel series, Andy looks at 1 Samuel 28 to show us how King Saul ended up completely off track....
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Anointing Others - Anne Beverley | Samuel - A Prophetic Life
We all grieve the future we thought we were getting. Sometimes life knocks the wind out of you and the plan falls completely apart.In this talk from our 1 Samuel series, Anne Beverley looks at 1 Samuel 16. Instead of waiting for life to get easy before moving forward, this conversation invites us...
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Dangerous Christian Cliches - Tom Swallow | Samuel - A Prophetic Life
You're exhausted. You're trying to carry everything on your own back, and it's crushing you. In this talk from our Samuel series, Tom looks at 1 Samuel chapter 8 and calls out the wisdom of the world we tell ourselves when life gets heavy. Instead of burning out on bad cliches, this conversation...
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Praying/Fighting - Andy Dykes | Samuel - A Prophetic Life
In this talk from our Samuel series, we compare Samuel with Samson from the book of Judges. Two very different leaders facing massive opposition. One ran wild and destroyed his relationships. The other built moments of quiet trust that lasted. Instead of tearing everything apart when life gets...
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Listening to God - Jack Boon | Samuel - A Prophetic Life
Your phone pings while the kettle boils. Your mind seems loud even when the room goes quiet. In this talk from our Samuel series, Jack looks at 1 Samuel 3 and the night a young boy thought his mentor was calling him. We look at what happens when religious routine carries on, but nobody is…
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Why Do Our Leaders Keep Failing - John Wyatt | Talk Archive
We keep seeing stories about leaders letting us down. It's exhausting to watch. We want people we can actually trust. But real trust feels rare these days. Good news is on the way.In this talk, John looks at Mark chapter 10. He breaks down how Jesus flipped the script on power.Join us Sundays at...
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A Generous Gift - Andy Dykes | The Generosity Project
In this talk from our Generosity Project series, Andy looks at 1 Kings 17. It's a story about a dry brook, a starving widow, and an unexpected request. conversation invites us to step over the awkwardness line together. We want to see what happens when a community backs each other. Join us…
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St Paul Part Two - Sam Lee | Bigger x Bolder
What do weeds, awkward phone calls, and a guy falling out of a window have in common? In this talk from our Bigger x Bolder series, Sam looks at Acts 20. Instead of letting frustration win, this conversation invites us to find our particular purpose. When you know why you're doing something, you...
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St Paul pt 1 - Andy Dykes | Bigger x Bolder
We often feel like we're stuck in a giant waiting room. We watch life pass by while we wait for a perfect sign. It's exhausting. We want clear direction.In this talk from our Bigger and Bolder series, Andy looks at Acts 17. He shows how St. Paul navigated a city full of distractions but stayed...
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Cornelius and Peter - Ffion Tisnell | Bigger x Bolder
We love to feel in control of our lives. But life rarely stays inside the neat boxes we build for it. We struggle to accept people who are different. We let our past experiences lock us into rigid mindsets.In this talk from our Bigger x Bolder series, Ffion looks at Acts 10. She breaks down the...
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Saul's Conversion - Jack Boon | Bigger x Bolder
We love being completely certain. It feels good to have your lists sorted and your opinions firmly locked down. But keeping score gets exhausting. Living with a checklist for everyone else leaves us tired and isolated.In this talk, Jack looks at Acts chapter 9. He tracks the story of Saul, a...
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Peter's Preaching - Stephen Tisnell | Bigger x Bolder
We hate losing control. Letting someone truly love us feels terrifying. We build high walls to stay safe. In this talk from our Acts series, Steven looks at Acts chapter 2. Peter stands up to give the very first church sermon. The crowd is waiting for a massive shift. They get something…
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Pentecost - Steve Ormerod | Bigger x Bolder
We all know the sting of a letdown. Even the best people in our lives can leave us feeling isolated and alone. In this talk from our Bigger x Bolder series, Steve looks at the promise of the Holy Spirit. Instead of carrying the weight alone, this conversation invites us to find comfort and…
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Ascension - Heather Lee | Bigger x Bolder
We spend so much time worrying if we're doing enough. It's exhausting to constantly try to earn everyone's approval. Life can feel like an endless checklist of things to fix, debts to pay, and people to please. It leaves us tired and lonely. In this talk from our Bigger x Bolder series, Heather...
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What has your attention? - Jonathan Smith | Talk Archive
We all try to build a life that feels secure. We put our jobs, our partners, or our ambitions on the top shelf of our lives. Then we wonder why the pressure feels so heavy. We expect regular people to give us what only God can provide. In this talk, guest speaker Pastor Jonathan Smith looks at…
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I Believe in the Church - Andy Dykes | We Believe
It is easy to write off the church. We have all seen the bad examples. In this talk from our We Believe series, Andy looks at 1 Corinthians 12. He unpacks the history of the Nicene Creed and what it means to be united, unique, universal, and unstoppable. Instead of flying solo, this conversation...
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Heaven + Hell : Q&A - Andy Dykes | Sam Lee | We Believe
Thinking about the afterlife can feel heavy. It brings up big questions and real worries about the people we love. In this Q&A from our We Believe series , Andy and Sam answer your questions about heaven and hell. They look at the promises of Jesus and the reality of a new creation. Instead of…
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More than a Meal - Tom Swallow | We Believe
We all crave genuine connection. But sitting at a crowded table can still feel lonely.In this talk from our We Believe series, Tom looks at 1 Corinthians 11. Instead of keeping faith as an isolated routine, this conversation invites us to see communion as a way to find hope, remember grace, and...
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Stop Running, Start Walking - LJ | Talk Archive
Running away can feel like the only option when life gets heavy. It might bring a moment of peace, but it doesn't actually fix the root of the problem. In this talk LJ looks at Luke 24 and the famous road to Emmaus. She shares how two disciples walked away from their problems only to find their...
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This Changes Everything - Andy Dykes | Talk Archive
We naturally assume tomorrow will look exactly like yesterday. It feels safe to stay on autopilot and expect zero surprises. In this talk, Andy looks at Matthew 28. He talks about a violent earthquake, a blinding angel, and an empty tomb that ruined the status quo forever. Instead of expecting…
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Is Freedom From Anxiety Actually Possible? - Andy Dykes | Talk Archive
Anxiety feels like a box of random IKEA parts without the instructions. You're left staring at the mess and wondering how to build a peaceful life.In this talk, Andy looks at Philippians 4. Paul wrote this famous letter from a dark prison cell. He wasn't sitting on a beach with a green smoothie.…
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The Holy Spirit is Coming - John Wyatt | One Last Thing
We hate being wrong. It bruises our ego and makes us defensive. In this talk from our One Last Thing series , John looks at John 15 and 16. He talks about the Holy Spirit acting as our advocate. We learn about three things the world gets wrong: sin, righteousness, and judgment. Instead of fearing...
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Everyone Hates You - Andy Dykes | One Last Thing
In this talk from our latest series, Andy looks at John 15. He talks about the "cosmos" and why the world’s system isn't a fan of Jesus. We aren't called to build a wooden box on a pole to escape. We are called to be like boats. A boat is made for the water. It only has a problem when the water...
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We Can Certainly Do It - Archie Coates | Blackpool Church Talk Archive
It’s easy to look at life and see a list of problems. It’s much harder to believe things can actually change. In this talk, Archie Coates looks at Numbers 13 and the story of the Promised Land. He explores why two people can look at the same situation and see two completely different realities....
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Are we just guessing? - Tom Swallow | One Last Thing
Picking a path is exhausting. We’re terrified of missing out or wasting years on the wrong thing. It's enough to make anyone feel stuck.In this talk from our series, "One Last Thing", Tom looks at John 14. He explains what Jesus meant by calling himself "The Way." It turns out Jesus isn’t...
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Lets Get Uncomfortable - Andy Dykes | One Last Thing
Love is usually sold as a warm blanket or a romantic dinner. We want the French cheese and the chocolate mousse. But real love is often gritty, strange, and deeply inconvenient. It’s the kind of love that gets on the floor to wash dirty feet.In this talk from our One Last Thing series, Andy Dykes...
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The Trinity - Sam Lee | We Believe
Ever feel like you’re trying to describe a a colour that doesn’t exist? Most of us feel that way when we talk about the Trinity. In this talk from our What We Believe series, Sam explores how God reveals himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Instead of getting lost in confusing jargon, this...
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How to Get Right With God - Andy Dykes | We Believe
None of us enjoy the feeling of having our mistakes brought into the light; we’d much rather point out everyone else’s faults than face our own. Yet, beneath that discomfort is a deeper longing to be truly known and still fully loved, without the weight of past "conflict" holding us back.In this...
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The Person of Jesus - Hypostatic Union | Tom Swallow | We Believe
What if being almost right about Jesus isn’t enough? In the debut talk of our "We Believe" series, Tom explores one of the most important and hope-filled truths of the Christian faith: Jesus is fully God and fully human. Not half and half. Not pretending. Not distant. Fully present with us and...
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Saying No - Eloise Swallow | The Interpersonal Trainer
Simplicity isn't about owning less for the sake of it. If your life feels full but your spirit feels tired, this conversation is an invitation to slow down and make room for what truly lasts. Closing our Interpersonal Trainer series, we explore the spiritual practice of simplicity through the…
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Can I be honest? - Andy Dykes | The Interpersonal Trainer
Truth can feel uncomfortable, but it’s also where healing begins. we often live inside small lies that slowly shape our hearts, our relationships, and our faith. Drawing from Matthew 7, Andy invites us to become people of truth, not just in what we say to others, but in what we allow God to say…
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Keep Showing Up - Heather Lee | The Interpersonal Trainer
Consistency doesn't come naturally to most of us... but it might be the secret weapon we're looking for. If you've ever started strong and given up quickly, this episode is an encouragement to take one small step and not give up. In the second talk in our Interpersonal Trainer series, we explore...
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I'm Not Counting My Blessings - Andy Dykes | The Interpersonal Trainer
Gratitude isn't just something for when life is going well. It's something we choose even if it's all going wrong. The first talk in our Interpersonal Trainer series, Andy explores Psalm 100 and challenges the idea of "counting our blessings" as a mindset. Instead inviting. us to choose gratitude...
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That Changes Everything - Sam DH | The SIX
Ever feel like you’re on the outside looking in? Shame has a way of isolating us, making us feel "unclean" or unworthy of love. We hide our true selves because we’re afraid that if people really knew us, they’d walk away. In this talk from the finale of our launch series, Sam DH explores the...
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Called by Name, not by shame - Rachel Gardner | The SIX
We all have storms we can't control. Sometimes that storm is inside us, a chaotic mix of shame, anger, or addiction that makes us feel isolated and misunderstood. We try to chain it up, but it keeps breaking loose. In this talk from our launch of The Six, Rachel Gardner explores the encounter...
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When God Changes Your Story - Bishop Jill | The SIX
Do you feel like your story is already written? Maybe you’ve labelled yourself as "the anxious one," "the failure," or "the one who always messes up." It’s easy to let our past mistakes or current struggles become our permanent identity. In this talk from our launch of The Six, Bishop Jill…
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Burnout Isn't the End - Dan Belshaw | The SIX
Feel like you're constantly running on fumes? You’re not alone. Most of us live life with the "fuel light" on, hoping we can make it just a few more miles before everything breaks down. In this talk from our launch of The Six, Dan Belcher explores the feeding of the 5,000 and what happens when we...
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When Life Hurts - Ben Woodfield | The SIX
We all face giants. Whether it’s anxiety, debt, or a relationship that’s falling apart, sometimes the obstacles in front of us feel impossible to overcome. We feel small, ill-equipped, and ready to give up. In this talk from our launch of The Six, Ben Woodfield explores the story of David.…
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What's the point of life? - Tom Swallow | Luke 19
Tom Speaks to us about Luke 19, exploring what's the point of life?Even better in the building Join us Sundays at 11am, doors open 10.30am for ☕️ + 🍞. Find us on Socials @blackpool.church | blackpool.church/visit
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A Generous Church - Andy Dykes | The Generosity Project
Part 3 of our series of talks on the launch of The Generosity Project, Andy spoke to us on the topic of "A Generous Church". Even better in the building Join us Sundays at 11am, doors open 10.30am for ☕️ + 🍞. Find us on Socials @blackpool.church Help us become a generous church...
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A Generous Life - Andy Dykes | The Generosity Project
Part 2 of our series of talks on the launch of The Generosity Project, Andy spoke to us on the topic of "A Generous Life". Even better in the building Join us Sundays at 11am, doors open 10.30am for ☕️ + 🍞. Find us on Socials @blackpool.church Help us become a generous church...
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A Generous God - Andy Dykes | The Generosity Project
On Sunday, Andy kicked off our new three part series, launching The Generosity Project, with this week speaking on the topic of "A Generous God". Even better in the building Join us Sundays at 11am, doors open 10.30am for ☕️ + 🍞. Find us on Socials @blackpool.church Help us become a generous...
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How can we be radically prophetic? - Heather Lee | Where's Jesus in the Prophets | Understanding the Old Testament
Heather spoke to us to us about a how we can be radically prophetic, looking at "Where's Jesus in the prophets?" Even better in the building Join us Sundays at 11am, doors open 10.30am for ☕️ + 🍞. Find us on Socials or check out or website @blackpool.church | www.blackpool.church
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We believe passionately that God has a better story for Blackpool than the ones we see in the news and we believe it's our job to tell that story loud and clear.We seek to be ambitious, enthusiastic and creative, doing everything we do, as well as we can, and in total dependence on God. We are part of the HTB Network and the Diocese of Blackburn.
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