Maitland Church
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Welcome to the podcast of Maitland Church in Oxton, Wirral. We are a church family who passionately love Jesus and live out the Gospel by the power of the Spirit. Find out more about us by visiting our website at www.maitlandchurch.org.uk.
Episodes
To Live and to Die for Christ (Acts 12)
If Acts is all that the Lord Jesus is continuing to do and teach by His Holy Spirit in and through His Church, then Acts 12 face the tension of the church experiencing traumatic loss and seemingly unanswered prayer. Geff Meyer preaches from Acts 12.
Scattered to Spread the Gospel (Acts 11:19-30)
Despite opposition, God is expanding His Gospel to the ends of the earth, God is building His kingdom as Gentiles in Antioch come to faith, and God is nurturing His church to build her up to maturity. Rob Kophamel preaches from Acts 11:19-30 as a new church is born in Antioch.
Crossing the Divide (Acts 9:1-18)
Rob Kophamel preaches on the oneness we have in Christ as one body, and calls the church to lean into the oneness and unity we have in Him.
A Gospel for the Nations (Acts 10)
Rob Kophamel preaches from Acts 10 as we see barriers shattered and the nations welcomed into the family of God.
Lives Transformed by Jesus (Acts 9:32-43)
Dave speaks at our baptism service about the transformation found in Jesus, referencing Acts 9:32-43.
The Remarkable Transformation of a Radical (Acts 9:1-31)
Saul. A zealous Jew, persecutor of Christians has an experience with the risen Jesus that would change not only His life but the lives of many as he is commissioned to take the Gospel to the Gentiles.
The House of the Lord (Psalm 23:6, Summer Series)
Geff preaches from Psalm 23:6.
My Cup Overflows (Psalm 23:5, Summer Series)
Morag shares from Psalm 23:5, that God prepares a table before us in the presence of our enemies.
The Shadow and the Shepherd (Psalm 23:4, Summer Series)
Walking through the valley of the shadow of death is inevitable, but you need not be frightened if you have the Lord as your Shepherd. Rob preaches from Psalm 23:4 about how the Shepherd comforts us in the dark moments of life.
The Grass Is Greener Where The Shepherd Is (Psalm 23:2-3, Summer Series)
Rob continues our Summer Series through Psalm 23, lifting our hearts to behold our Shepherd and see what He does for His sheep.
The Good Shepherd (Psalm 23:1, Summer Series)
Sue kicks off our summer series in Psalm 23. These services have the whole church family in the whole service together.
Walk by Faith: Strike the Ground (2 Kings 13:10-20)
It can be easy to give up or lose heart when we walk by faith, however this Scripture encourages us to look to Jesus - our Prophet and our King - and to walk by faith in Him.
Carrying God's Name (Exodus 20:7)
In this stand alone preach, Rob preaches from Exodus 20 as the Ten Commandments are given to God's people. We are left with the question: how will we carry His name as His people?
The Heart of Mission (Acts 8:26-40)
The church is called to go on mission with God, and it starts with a "Yes, Lord". Rob preaches from Acts 8:26-40 as we pray for a greater experience of freedom and confidence in our mission.
A Heart Exposed by the Gospel (Acts 8:9-25)
Matt preaches on the story of Simon the Sorcerer, who wanted power of the Spirit without the surrender.
Esther: Victorious (Church Weekend Away)
Josh Keiley preaches through the book of Esther at our Church Weekend Away. We are victorious because of the blood of Jesus.
Esther: Thwarted (Church Weekend Away)
Josh Keiley preaches through the book of Esther at our Church Weekend Away. Man makes their plans, but the plans of the Lord always prevail.
Esther: Attacked (Church Weekend Away)
Josh Keiley preaches through the book of Esther at our Church Weekend Away. As believers, we are attacked but we have not lost hope.
Esther: Invited (Church Weekend Away)
Josh Keiley preaches through the book of Esther at our Church Weekend Away. We are invited to the banquet of the King of kings.
Pentecost: The Spirit Comes (Acts 2)
Dave preaches on Pentecost Sunday about the coming of the Holy Spirit and all that means for us as believers!
Gospel Resistance: Shrink Back or Speak Up? (Acts 8:1-8)
Rob preaches from Acts 8, stirring the church up to evangelism by keeping our eyes and hearts on Christ and His Gospel.
The Claim: Jesus Changes Everything (Acts 6:8-8:1)
Rob preaches from Acts 6:8-8:1, where we find the life of Stephen - a man whose life, words and death were exuding with Jesus. This should be no surprise, since he was filled with the Holy Spirit.
The Gospel, Grumbles and Growth (Acts 6:1-7)
Rob explores Acts 6 where the witness of the church is under threat, and how the church sees the Gospel advancing in power through the appointment of the Seven.
The Unstoppable Gospel (Acts 5:12-42)
In light of the powerful Gospel, resistance can be expected from its opponents both for the church in Acts and for us today. Matt continues our series in Acts.
Seriousness of Sin and the Fear of God (Acts 4:32-5:11)
We welcome Rich Dodd from Hebron Wallasey to teach us from Acts 4 and 5, where we see the first instance of sin disrupting and invading the newly formed Gospel community.
Resurrection Day: Why Was The Tomb Empty? (Luke 24:1-12; 36-48)
Why was the tomb empty? What explanation convinces you? Rob preaches this Easter Sunday that the tomb is empty because Jesus had risen from the grave in a life-transforming, ground-breaking turn of events!
Good Friday: The Sinner and the Substitute (Luke 23:13-39)
Rob Kophamel preaches this Good Friday, marvelling at the cross and what Christ accomplished and achieved by dying in our place.
Standing Up and Speaking Out for Jesus (Acts 4:1-31)
Peter and John are brought before the high council and told to wipe the name of Jesus from their mouths. Rob preaches about the power of the name of Jesus and how a Christian can be open mouthed even when oppressed.
Why the Lame Man Leaps (Acts 3:11-26)
Rob preaches from Acts 3:11-26 as Peter redirects the gaze of the people to Jesus, the One they denied and rejected, but the One that their God glorified!
From Lame to Leaping (Acts 3:1-10)
Prad speaks from Acts 3:1-10 about the Lame beggar at the gate called beautiful.
Real Church: Devoted to Prayer (Acts 2:42-47)
The life of the early church orbited around the new reality of Jesus in their midst through the Holy Spirit, and they were devoted. Dave continues a series our 'Real Church' series as we slow down in the end of Acts 2, considering how we can have a heart of devotion towards prayer.
Real Church: Devoted to the Breaking of Bread (Acts 2:42-47)
The life of the early church orbited around the new reality of Jesus in their midst through the Holy Spirit, and they were devoted. Rob continues a series our 'Real Church' series as we slow down in the end of Acts 2, considering how we can have a heart of devotion towards communion.
Real Church: Devoted to Truth and Teaching (Acts 2:42-47)
The life of the early church orbited around the new reality of Jesus in their midst through the Holy Spirit, and they were devoted. Matt continues a series our 'Real Church' series as we slow down in the end of Acts 2.
Real Church: Devoted to Fellowship (Acts 2:42-47)
The life of the early church orbited around the new reality of Jesus in their midst through the Holy Spirit, and they were devoted. Rob continues a series our 'Real Church' series as we slow down in the end of Acts 2.
Real Church: Devoted to Evangelism (Acts 2:37-47)
The life of the early church orbited around the new reality of Jesus in their midst through the Holy Spirit, and they were devoted. Rob begins a series our 'Real Church' series as we slow down in the end of Acts 2.
Peter and the Birth of the Church (Acts 2:14-41)
Geff preaches from Acts 2 where the transformation is evident as the Spirit comes upon Peter, and Peter preaches the Gospel with incredibly results!
The Holy Spirit Comes (Acts 2:1-13)
On the day of Pentecost, God didn’t give the church a battery pack, He gave us Himself - the Holy Spirit. Wind, fire and language miracles announced that the new era had begun and now the Spirit lives in God’s people and equips them for witness. Hear Rob preach as we pray together: "Lord, pour out your Spirit on us."
Waiting Well (Acts 1:12-26)
Seasons of waiting can often feel pointless and can be wasted, but there is a way to navigate our seasons of waiting well.
The Church Unleashed (Acts 1:1-11)
Rob launches our Acts preaching series, encouraging us that Acts is about what Jesus continued to do and teach His church. We are encouraged to pursue Jesus fully, expecting to close the gap between the Acts church and the church today.
New Year Reflection: Renewed Confidence
Rob speaks about the need for the church to have a renewed confidence in God, the Word of God, the deeds of God, the desires of God and the things of God, as well as recalibrating our lives to align with God’s kingdom.
New Year Reflection: Moving Forward In Faith (Part One)
On the brink of a new year, Dave asks an honest question: will we stand still, look back, or trust God enough to move forward in faith.
When Silence Breaks (Luke 1:5-20)
When was the first time God spoke to someone in the New Testament? In a part of the Christmas story often overlooked by nativity plays, the divine silence is broken and joy is coming!
The Real Jesus: King of Kings (Matthew 2:1-13, Revelation 19:16)
We round up our Real Jesus Series by looking at Jesus as the King. Was Jesus legitimately a King or was it just an unfounded claim, a delusion? Today, does Jesus Christ genuinely have all authority and sit on the throne of Heaven? If true, how do we respond?
The Real Jesus: God Incarnate (John 1:1-14; Hebrews 2:5-18
The Real Jesus is fully God AND full human. Geff speaks about how God would make himself a human being like us, and why it was necessary that he did!
The Real Jesus: Lamb That Was Slain (John 1:1-39)
People want a Jesus who fits in with what they think is best for them: the influencer Jesus, the life coach, the motivational speaker or the religious celebrity. Central to His identity, however, is that the Real Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.
The Real Jesus: Holy and Righteous One (Acts 3:13-15)
Could you even begin to imagine what it must mean for a human to be completely pure, sinless and perfect? Words like 'holiness' and 'righteousness' are lost on us in our culture but are at the heart of who Jesus is.
The Real Jesus: Gentle and Humble (Matthew 11:25-30)
What words would you use to describe what God is really like? In Matthew 11, Jesus allows us to peer to the deepest depths of His heart where we find gentleness and lowliness.
The Real Jesus: The True Vine (John 15:1-10)
Dave preaches from John 15 about the real Jesus not being merely figure from the past but the true vine who we can be connected to today, the one who brings us life and fruitfulness.
Worship Night: Waiting on God
Christine shares a really powerful and vulnerable devotion at Worship Nights about waiting on God from a place of trust.
The Real Jesus: Is Jesus God? (John 1:1-18)
Rob invites us to consider the claims of Jesus, the eyewitnesses of Jesus and the Biblical accounts to discover who the real Jesus really is. Today, we wonder about what it would mean for Jesus to really be God himself, as He claimed.