Episodes
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HEROES OF FAITH: Faith When Faithless (Samson Part II) - Joe Iancu
Judges 14.1-20. The first accounts of Samson's adult life show how out of control his temperament and personality are. God wants to use him, but will Samson have the emotional intelligence and spiritual maturity to ensure that God's purposes, rather than his own, will be accomplished? 1 November...
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HEROES OF FAITH: Faith When Faithless (Samson Part I) - John Lambert
Judges 13.1-25. It might seem perverse to include Samson in our series on faith heroes, as his life was a mess and he dishonoured God time and time again. But strangely he appears in Hebrews 11 as an example of faith. So what can we learn from his life? 25 October 2026.
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HEROES OF FAITH: Faith When Outnumbered (Gideon Part II) - Michael Coltman
Judges 7.1-21. From starting out as a reluctant leader hiding in a winepress, Gideon now heads a battle-ready force of 32,000. But then God announces some drastic defence cuts, slashing the number of Gideon's fighting men to just 300, equipped with ram's horns, candles and jam jars. The story of...
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HEROES OF FAITH: Faith When Outnumbered (Gideon Part I) - Ciaran Kelly
Judges 6.1-16. The Bible's psalmists sometimes express dismay that they are surrounded by enemies and, as Christians, we too can feel intimidated by voices that are hostile or critical of our beliefs and values. But in Christ we are more than conquerers and if anyone shows us how to prevail in...
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HEROES OF FAITH: Faith When Advancing (Joshua Part IIl) - Michael Coltman
Joshua 6.1-25. Joshua's faith is put to the test when God reveals to him what seems to be a bizarre strategy for the first big advance into the Promised Land. 4 October 2026.
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HEROES OF FAITH: Faith When Advancing (Joshua Part II) - John Lambert
Joshua 3.1-17. It’s now, at long last, almost time to enter the land. As the sportswear brand slogan famously says, ‘just do it.’ But not quite yet. Before that, God gives Joshua a very important instruction which is highly relevant for us; ‘Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow I will do amazing...
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HEROES OF FAITH: Faith When Advancing (Joshua Part I) - John Lambert
Joshua 1.1-11. After Moses' death, Joshua has to go further than his great predecessor ever did and advance with his people into a well-defended Promised Land. It is time to bring forty years of drifting around in the desert to an end. There's a land flowing with milk and honey to take possession...
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KING'S KIDS: The Tower of Babel
Hey everyone, it's Brandon and Zoë from King's Church Darlington. Today we will be talking about The Tower of Babel. Hope you enjoy it! We'd love to hear from you so email us at [email protected]
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HEROES OF FAITH: Faith When Leading (Moses Part III) - Phil Hillsdon
Exodus 12.31-39 and 14.5-22. After Moses has confronted hard-hearted Pharaoh again and again, telling him to let God's people go, it's finally time to leave Egypt. But the test of faith is not over; the imposing natural obstacle of the Red Sea is just up ahead and Pharaoh's army is fast…
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HEROES OF FAITH: Faith When Leading (Moses Part II) - Michael Coltman
Exodus 4.1-17. Moses outlines to God five reasons why he is such a poor candidate to lead his people out of slavery into the Promised Land. Exodus 4 outlines the last three. Moses feels insecure (but what if..?) He feels inarticulate (but Lord, I am slow of speech). And he feels inadequate (yes,...
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HEROES OF FAITH: Faith When Leading (Moses Part I) - John Lambert
Exodus 3.1-15. Moses' encounter with the mysterious and holy presence of God at the burning bush shows how God sovereignly takes the initiative but is prepared to wait patiently until someone is ready at last to be a leader. 30 August 2026.
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HEROES OF FAITH: Faith When Wronged (Joseph Part V) - Michael Coltman
Genesis 45.1-8. At last, Joseph reveals himself to his brothers. They are stunned. It’s one of the most emotional moments in the Bible and has so much to teach us about the providence of God. ‘You meant to harm me, but God meant it for good’ beautifully encapsulates the truth that our sin is our...
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HEROES OF FAITH: Faith When Wronged (Joseph Part IV) - John Lambert
Genesis 42.1 - 44.34. Pharaoh’s dreams become reality. With famine spreading throughout the Middle East, Joseph's ten older brothers make the journey to Egypt where they hear there is grain for sale. There, they bow before the impressive Governor, but unsurprisingly fail to recognise him as their...
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HEROES OF FAITH: Faith When Wronged (Joseph Part III) - David Crisan
Genesis 41.1-43. Having successfully interpreted the dreams of two fellow inmates, despite promises to help him, Joseph is forgotten and left to rot in prison. But one day, Pharaoh too has two troubling dreams and they summon Joseph to tell his majesty what it all means. A moment of grace can...
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HEROES OF FAITH: Faith When Wronged (Joseph Part II) - John Lambert
Genesis 39.1-23. Despite being abused and sold by his jealous brothers into slavery, Joseph finds himself quickly elevated as the trusted manager of his new master's entire estate. But just as things are finally looking up, Joseph starts to be harassed with unwanted sexual advances and falls…
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HEROES OF FAITH: Faith When Wronged (Joseph Part I) - Michael Coltman
Genesis 37.1-36. The story of Joseph takes up about a quarter of the Book of Genesis and is one of the most beautiful stories in the Bible. Precocious dreamer Joseph is wronged time and time again, starting with when his jealous brothers sell him to human traffickers and fake his death. What do…
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HEROES OF FAITH: Faith When Suffering (Job Part III) - Davy Richardson
Job 19.1-29. The main bulk of the Book of Job is an exchange between Job and three ‘friends.’ They philosophise and pile guilt on Job but never once pray with him. Job replies at every point affirming his innocence and turning to God in pain and bewilderment. It’s bleak reading. But in chapter 19...
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HEROES OF FAITH: Faith When Suffering (Job Part II) - Michael Coltman
Job 2.1-13. When it doesn't rain, it pours. Having lost his livestock, his servants and his children in a single day in chapter one, Job's health goes in chapter two. Adding insult to injury, we are now introduced us to Job's wife who, instead of supporting him, all but washes her hands of him…
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KING'S KIDS: Noah and the Ark
Hey everyone, it's Brandon and Zoë from King's Church Darlington. Today we will be talking about Noah, the ark, and God's promise. Hope you enjoy it! We'd love to hear from you so email us at [email protected]
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HEROES OF FAITH: Faith When Suffering (Job Part I) - John Lambert
Job 1.1-22. Job is one of the oldest books in the world, and it explores one of the oldest questions; why do bad things happen to good people? We learn from the first chapter that one reason is that unseen and dark forces exist. But in all circumstances the Lord is worthy of praise, and at the...
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ROMANS: One Church, Many Members, Different Gifts - Brandon Luna
Romans 12.3-8. How can a church with so many different sorts of people function well? Romans 12 teaches that it's all about having a true assessment of who we are, appreciating each others' gifts and using our own gifts with all our hearts for the enrichment of all. Please note: the musical…
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GUEST SPEAKER: Behold Your God - Andrew Bunt
Isaiah 40.25-28. Isaiah 40 is packed with life-impacting truth about who God is and what he is like. Our good friend, author and theologian, Andrew Bunt opens up a short section of the chapter for us to see and savour the unfathomable greatness of the Lord. 21 June 2026.
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EPHESIANS: Don't Lose Your First Love - Michael Coltman
Revelation 2.1-7 Our Ephesians series began in Acts 19 with the story of how the church in Ephesus came about. Having then journeyed through the letter itself, our series ends in Revelation 2 where the ascended Lord Jesus speaks to the same church a generation or so later. Tragically, their…
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GUEST SPEAKER: David, Goliath and a Delicatessen Delivery - Graham Pyman
1 Samuel 17.17-50. The clash between David and Goliath is one of the best-known stories in the Old Testament. But it is not just about courageously overcoming overwhelming odds; it teaches about obedience, spiritual warfare, knowing that God is with us and how he wants to use us just as we are.…
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EPHESIANS: Pray in the Spirit - Michael Coltman
Ephesians 6:18-24. What does it mean to "pray in the Spirit" on all occasions? It's a life saturated in powerful, Kingdom-focused prayer, out of our self-centred safety zones and into a radical, global perspective. From his own perspective as an "ambassador in chains" to modern-day stories of the...
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EPHESIANS: Stand Firm Wearing the Armour of God - John Lambert
Ephesians 6.10-17 As Paul comes towards the end of his letter, he makes sure his readers are aware of the unseen spiritual warfare they are in; one in which all Christians in every age must stand their ground and be fully equipped to withstand every assault from evil powers. 17 May 2026.
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KING'S KIDS: The Big Temptation
Hey everyone, it's Brandon and Zoë from King's Church Darlington. Today, we will be talking about Adam, Eve, and the BIG temptation. Hope you enjoy it! We'd love to hear from you so email us at [email protected]
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EPHESIANS: Following Jesus at Home and at Work - Michael Coltman
Ephesians 6.1-9 Arrangements at home and at work in the First Century Greco-Roman world were night and day to what we know 2,000 years later in the UK. Yet God’s inspired word, first spoken to people of a very different time and place, speaks powerfully and with relevance to our domestic and...
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EPHESIANS: Husbands and Wives - John Lambert
Ephesians 5.21-33. What is God's plan for marriage? Ephesians 5 looks back to a foundational definition in Genesis 2, but precedes that with a vision of the unique responsibilities of wives and husbands, before ending with an unexpected twist about marriage's deeper spiritual meaning. 3 May 2026.
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EPHESIANS: Be Filled with the Spirit - Michael Coltman
Ephesians 5.15-20. How can Christians flourish in a society where the days are evil and where addictions hold so many in bondage? By understanding what the Lord wants, by being constantly filled with the Spirit, and by expressing thankfulness and worship in song. 26 April 2026.
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KING'S KIDS : God's Creation
Hey everyone, it's Brandon and Zoë from King's Church Darlington. Today we will be talking about how God made everything. Hope you enjoy it! We'd love to hear from you so email us at [email protected]
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EPHESIANS: Living in the Light - John Lambert
Ephesians 5.1-14. Ephesians 5 picks up where chapter 4 left off, explaining what kind of holy life should spring from the truths outlined in chapters 1-3. The changes in our new way of life are night and day from what came before - or as Paul puts it, “once you were darkness, now you are light in...
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EPHESIANS: Living in the Light - John Lambert
Ephesians 5.1-14. Ephesians 5 picks up where chapter 4 left off, explaining what kind of holy life should spring from the truths outlined in chapters 1-3. The changes in our new way of life are night and day from what came before - or as Paul puts it, “once you were darkness, now you are light in...
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EPHESIANS: The Old Self and the New Self - Michael Coltman
Ephesians 4.17-32. What is an appropriate way of life for a person who has begun to follow Jesus? Ephesians 4 says it involves consciously discontinuing old behaviours and attitudes, and being empowered to adopt others as a healthy new pattern of life. This is what God has saved us for. 12 April...
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EASTER: The Greatest Day in History - John Lambert
Mark 16.1-6 and 1 Corinthians 15.1-8 The first Easter Sunday is the most momentous day ever. It is a day of surprise, emotion, awe and wonder. As celebrations go, it is heaven’s greatest Champagne moment. What did the first witnesses of Jesus’ empty tomb make of it and how does the oldest written...
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EPHESIANS: Growing in Unity, Becoming Mature - Joe Iancu
Ephesians 4.7-16. How do Christians grow in stature and get equipped for maturity in faith? The ascended Lord Jesus has a plan for that, blessing his church with many gifts including apostolic, prophetic, evangelistic, pastoral and teaching ministries. 29 March 2026.
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EPHESIANS: Live a Life Worthy of Your Calling - Phil Hillsdon
Ephesians 4.1-6. The first three chapters of Ephesians lay a doctrinal foundation, but the last three are much more practical, starting with chapter 4 which calls for unity and maturity as we live out our faith in Christ. 22 March 2026.
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EPHESIANS: Immeasurably More - Michael Coltman
Ephesians 3.14-21. In the second of Paul’s prayers for the Christians in Ephesus he asks God that they would have a deeper and surer grasp of the vast array of blessings that are already theirs. Do we fully realise the wealth that is ours in Christ? 15 March 2026.
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EPHESIANS: The Open Secret - John Lambert
Ephesians 3.1-13. It was always God’s intention to make irreligious outsiders, hopelessly alienated from God, members of his royal family alongside his ancient chosen people, the Jews. So why did God delay this for centuries? Why wait so long? It’s a bit of a puzzle. Ephesians 3 explains. 8 March...
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GUEST SPEAKER: A Church of and for the Nations - Jeremy Simpkins
Acts 11.19-26 and 13.1-3. The New Testament church in Antioch was a multinational community with richly diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. This is evidence of the grace of God in their midst and is a great model for our own local church in Darlington. 1 March 2026.
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EPHESIANS: One New Humanity - Michael Coltman
Ephesians 2.11-22. How do you get enemies who don’t like each other and have nothing in common to become reconciled friends who feel like family? There’s only one way; the gospel. Ephesians 2 explains. 22 February 2026.
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EPHESIANS: It Is by Grace You Have Been Saved - James Stuart
Ephesians 2.1-10. In chapter two of Ephesians, Paul likens the salvation we all desperately need to the miraculous raising of a stone-cold corpse from death. This is no self-help personal improvement programme. “You were dead in your sins… but God…” Ephesians 2.1-10 answers three vital questions....
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EPHESIANS: That You May Know - John Lambert
Ephesians 1.15-23. In the first of his two extended prayers for the Ephesian believers, Paul asks that his readers would know God and experience his incomparably great power in them - which is the same as the mighty strength that raised Christ from the dead. Do we really know the reality of that...
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EPHESIANS: To the Praise of the Glory of His Grace - Michael Coltman
Ephesians 1.3-14. Paul opens his letter to the Ephesians with a stunning outline of God’s eternal and invincible purposes in Christ. How overwhelmingly blessed we are and how infinitely praiseworthy is his grace. 1 February 2026.
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EPHESIANS: Impacting a City - John Lambert
Ephesians 1.1-2 and Acts 19.33-41. With the new church plant in Ephesus doing well, the gospel starts to provoke the spiritual powers that be. The Christian life is a battleground, not a playground! 25 January 2026.
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EPHESIANS: Planting a Church - Michael Coltman
Acts 19.1-20 In the first of two introductory talks on the letter to the Ephesians, we learn how the church was planted. It turns out to be a combination of extraordinary open doors, biblical proclamation, miracles, spiritual warfare and very hard work. 18 January 2025.
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VISION: Four Priorities for a Healthy Church - John Lambert
Acts 2.42-47. The dynamic and growing early church prioritised Bible teaching, fellowship, breaking bread and prayer. They met both all together in the public sphere and in smaller groups in homes, a perfect model for all churches at all times and in all places. 11 January 2025.
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VISION: Strengthen Your Stakes and Enlarge Your Tent - Michael Coltman
Isaiah 54.2-4. On this Vision Sunday, Michael sets out our dreams, ambitions and sense of God's priorities for the year ahead, with a call to commitment, full-blooded discipleship and faith. 4 January 2025.
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CHRISTMAS: The Magi - John Lambert
Matthew 2.1-12. Who were those strange visitors from the East we know as the three kings or the three wise men? Were they actually wise at all? Were they three in number or necessarily all men? What do their unusual gifts mean? And what do they and their journey represent for us today? 28…
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CHRISTMAS: The Shepherds - Michael Coltman
Luke 2.1-20. The shepherds in the nativity story represent the world's outsiders, the marginalised, the poor and the overlooked. Jesus is for everybody. 21 December 2025.
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