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Calling A City To Life
by Queens Park Baptist Church
A Podcast by Queens Park Baptist Church In Glasgow
Episodes
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81. The Chat : The Spirit, Suffering, and Groaning
In this episode of Calling City Life, Richard, Ian, Brodie, and Jacq conclude their series on the Holy Spirit by exploring the difficult reality of suffering through the lens of Romans 8. The team unpacks the "three groans" of creation, the believer, and the Spirit, delving into deep theological...
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The Talk - 16th November - Groaning in Hope: How the Spirit Helps Us Suffer Well
Based on Romans 8, this sermon explores the inevitable reality of suffering, which is framed as a "groaning" shared by creation, by believers, and by the Holy Spirit. It explains that while hardship is a part of both the broken world and the Christian life, it is not without purpose and can be a...
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80. The Chat - New Creation People: God's Future in Our Present
In this episode, Brodie discusses his sermon on 2 Corinthians 5:14-21, focusing on the theme "The Spirit in the Future". He explains that with Jesus's resurrection, the "age to come" has entered our present, making believers "God's eschatological people". This new identity in Christ is a change…
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The Talk - 9th November : The Spirit and the Future
The sermon "The Spirit and the Future," part of the "Naturally Supernatural" series and based on 2 Corinthians 5:13-21, explains how the Holy Spirit forms believers into God's "eschatological people" by bringing God's future into the present. In Christ, we are a "new creation" and have been...
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79. The Chat - Calling Us to Life: Presence, Power, and Proclamation
In this episode of the "Calling Us to Life" podcast from Queen's Park Baptist Church, hosts Richard and Jacqui are joined by pastors Iain and Brodie to dive deep into Iain's recent sermon on Romans 15. The conversation is a practical and honest debrief of the sermon's "3 P's" of a Spirit-led...
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The Talk - 2nd November : Naturally Supernatural: The Normal Christian Life
This sermon is a powerful call to action based on Romans 15:15-19, and it will challenge how you see your everyday life as a Christian. Iain dives deep into what it really means to be a minister of the "good news." He explains that sharing your faith isn't just a chore or a duty; it's a profound...
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78. The Chat - How to Approach Healing and Prophecy with Confidence and Grace
This week, we deliver a powerful double-header, exploring two vital and often challenging gifts of the Spirit: Healing and Prophecy. Brodie tackles the complex theology of healing, emphasizing the importance of expectancy and faith while acknowledging the reality of suffering and unanswered…
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The Talk - 26th October : Naturally Supernatural - Prophecy
This sermon emphasises that the Christian life is naturally supernatural, with a focus on prophecy it highlights that God actively speaks, and believers are called to be active listeners, much like disciples learning from their master. Prophecy is presented not as infallible scripture, but as a...
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The Talk - 19th October :Dynamite and Dynamo: The Spirit's Power to Heal
This sermon explores the Holy Spirit's power to heal, focusing on the story of Peter and John at the Beautiful Gate in Acts 3. The speaker explains the dunamis power of God as both "dynamite" (dramatic, explosive signs) and "dynamo" (steady, sustaining power). The message highlights the contrasts...
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77. The Chat - Naturally Supernatural: Becoming Like Jesus Without the Striving
This week on Calling A City to Life, Richard, Jacq, and Iain dive into what it really means to “become like Jesus” — not as a self-improvement project, but as a Spirit-led transformation. They explore how the Holy Spirit works in us to make us Christlike and through us to release spiritual gifts....
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The Talk : 12th October -Unwrapping the Gifts of the Spirit
This sermon explores the nature and purpose of spiritual gifts as described in 1 Corinthians 12, encouraging believers to discover, desire, and use their gifts to make the unseen reality of God visible for the benefit of the church.
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The Talk - 5th October - Beholding and Becoming: Transformed into His Likeness
This sermon explores the process of sanctification, arguing that true spiritual transformation into the image of Christ is not a self-help program but the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit. This change happens as we intentionally fix our gaze—our contemplation—on the glory of God revealed in…
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76. The Chat : Adopted, Relocated, Renewed
This week on Calling a City to Life, the team dives into Romans 8 and the transforming work of the Holy Spirit. Iain unpacks what it means to be no longer slaves but sons, exploring adoption into God’s family, relocation from the old life, and renewal through the Spirit. Along the way, Jacq...
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The Talk - 28th September : Romans 8 The Spirit of Sonship: From Slavery to Significance
This sermon from Queen's Park Baptist Church explores Romans chapter 8, highlighting the profound transformation experienced by believers through the Holy Spirit. It delves into how individuals are liberated from slavery to sin, adopted into God's family, and empowered to live purposeful lives as...
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75. The Chat : Hearing God in Everyday Life (Even Through Number Plates!)
This week on Calling a City to Life, Jacq and Richard welcome back Brodie – and special guest Josh Silver – to explore how the Holy Spirit meets our deepest human needs: love, guidance, and purpose. Josh gives a 60-second recap of his recent sermon on John 14:15-27, and together they unpack: Why...
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The Talk - 14th September : The Holy Spirit Meets Our Human Needs
In this sermon, Josh encourages us to "Be Strong," sharing a powerful message about the Holy Spirit. He explores how the Spirit, our promised advocate, meets our fundamental human needs for love, guidance, and purpose. Drawing from John 14 and passages in Matthew, he explains how being Spirit-led...
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74. The Chat - Exploring the Holy Spirit: A New Season Begins
In this episode of 'Calling a City to Life', the hosts discuss the new season focusing on the Holy Spirit. They explore the importance of understanding the Holy Spirit's role in the Trinity, common questions about the Spirit, and the significance of the Spirit in the lives of believers. The...
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The Talk - 7th September - John 15 : The Paraclete: Jesus’ Promise of the Holy Spirit
Today’s message launches a new series on the Holy Spirit by looking at John 15:26, where Jesus promises to send the Paraclete — the Advocate, Helper, Comforter, and Witness. We explore why Jesus needed to prepare His disciples for life after His return to the Father, and how understanding the...
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Episode 73: The Wrath Of Love
The team chat over the most recent sermon on Matthew Chapter 5
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Sermon 19th January 2025 - Be A Dawn Treader
Iain starts our new series preaching from Matthew Chapter 4
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Sermon 1st December 2024 - Death, Taxes, And Planning For Christmas
Brodie preaches from Luke Chapter 1:26-38
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Sermon 24th November 2024 - Our Samaria And The Ends Of The Earth
Lenna preaches on the topic of, 'Being Christ's Witnesses'
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Sermon 17th November 2024 : Keeping Christianity Weird
Iain preaches from Acts Chapter 3.
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Episode 71 : Evil Can Be Mundane
Welcome to this week’s podcast & welcome back to Iain Mac! Brodie recaps Sundays sermon ‘Confronting the Enemy’ Richard poses the question: is the enemy a who or a what? The team discusses how ‘ordinary’ battles we fight every day can be supernatural. Brodie shares a 3 fold prayer of protection....
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Sermon 10th November 2024 : Confronting The Enemy
Brodie preaches from the book of Romans on the topic Confronting The Enemy
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Sermon 3rd November 2024 - Leading A Life Beyond Our Powers
Iain preaches from Ephesians Chapter 3
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Episode 70 : The Chat - Love Is Not All You Need...But It Is All Around.
The team unpack Brodie's sermon from last Sunday
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Sermon 27th October - How To Build Emotionally Healthy Relationships
Brodie preaches from Exodus 20 and Romans 12.
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Episode 69 : The Chat - Extreme Sport Bible Reading
This week, Steve joins Richard and Brodie to unpack his sermon on Feeding on the Word.
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Sermon 20th October 2024 - Feeding On The Word
Steve Cobbin preaches from Exodus Chapter 3
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Episode 68 - "Carpenters Do Not Tell Fishermen What To Do."
Fiona joins Brodie and Richard to dive deeper into Fiona's sermon on Luke chapters 4 and 5
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Sermon 13th - Give Jesus A Loan Of Your Boat
Fiona Stewart preaches from Luke Chapter 4 and 5.
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Episode 67 : The Chat - Will The Authentic You Please Kneel Down
Brodie and Richard unpack this weeks sermon on creating a richer prayer life...not a Richard prayer life!
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Sermon 6th October 2024 - Creating A Richer Prayer Life
Brodie preaches from Matthew Chapter 6 v 5 to 9
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Episode 66: The Chat - Practising Who Jesus Wants Us To Be
Al Cuthbert along with Brodie and Richard unpack this weekend's sermon
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Sermon 29th September 2024 - How To Share Your Faith Effectively
Al Cuthbert from Falkirk Baptist Church preaches from Ephesians Chapter 2 verses 1 to 10
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Episode 65: The Chat - The Worshipful Company Of Worshippers
Brodie and Jacq unpack this past weekend's sermon.
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Sermon 22nd September 2024: We Talk A Good Game But Has Jesus Really Changed Us?
Brodie preaches from Psalm 82
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Episode 64 : The Chat - Gifts That Keep On Giving
The team has a guest this week! Stephen Crothers from Adelaide Place Baptist Church who was preaching on Sunday joins Brodie, Jac & Richard to discuss 1 Corinthians v 12. Stephen was preaching on knowing & contributing your gifts to strengthen the heart of the fellowship. His goal was for us to...
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Sermon 15th September 2024: Spiritual Gifts
Stephen Crothers from Adelaide Place Baptist Church preaches from 1st Corinthians Chapter 12
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Episode 63 : The Chat - You Are A Human Being Not A Human Doing
Welcome back! It’s a new season of the podcast & the fab four are temporarily the tremendous trio. Iain is on sabbatical, don’t worry they haven’t mislaid him. The guys chat about Vision Sunday. Brodie preached from John 15 v 4 & how that passage relates to our vision of loving one another well....
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Sermon 1st September 2024: Strengthening The Heart Of The Fellowship
Brodie starts a new series of preaching from John 15 : 1-7
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Episode 62 : The Chat - Misery Is Not A Spiritual Gift
Welcome to this week’s podcast. Iain has returned…to Richard’s fashion advice. Hear a little about Iain’s journey physically and spiritually. The team discuss Sundays sermon on Hebrews 12. Do we miss what God has done for us and focus on the visible? Jac asks about the language of ‘mountaintop’...
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Sermon 7th July 2024 - Stability In A World Of Earthquakes
Iain preaches from Hebrews Chapter 12
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Episode 61 : The Chat - "It's The Wrong Shoes Josh!"
Welcome to this week’s podcast! This week we are joined by the wonderful Josh, our youth leader extraordinaire, who was preaching last Sunday. Trigger Warning The beginning of the chat starts with far too much chat about feet. Listen with caution. Josh gives us a 60-second summary. As the youth...
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Sermon 30th June 2024 - Pelotons For God
Josh preaches from Hebrews Chapter 12
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Episode 60 : The Chat - Don't Leap....Step
The team delve further into Brodie's sermon on Hebrews Chapter 11
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Sermon 23rd June 2024 - Faith, Hope, And Cognitive Dissonance
Brodie preaches from Hebrews Chapter 11
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Episode 59 : The Chat - Flash Those Keys
Join the team as we unpack Iain's Sunday sermon on Hebrews Chapter 10
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Sermon 9th June 2024 - Being A Holy Irritant
Iain preaches from Hebrews Chapter 10
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