City Life Church Luton Mediahttp://www.loveluton.orgInsight by EndisnoThe Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want; He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters; He restores my soul. Simon Matthews leads Plumbline, the family of churches to which we belong as a community. He joins us and asks, 'who is our shepherd?'.m_36604Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.loveluton.org/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=36604&fullpage=TrueThe Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want; He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters; He restores my soul. Simon Matthews leads Plumbline, the family of churches to which we belong as a community. He joins us and asks, 'who is our shepherd?'.Simon Matthews00:45:00One of our key discipleship values, Earthy Spirituality is all about taking an approach to faith that encompasses all of life. Gabriel joined us to teach on the dangers of carving the world up into simple dualisms, in the process exposing some of the fissures that undermine our faith.m_32308Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.loveluton.org/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=32308&fullpage=TrueOne of our key discipleship values, Earthy Spirituality is all about taking an approach to faith that encompasses all of life. Gabriel joined us to teach on the dangers of carving the world up into simple dualisms, in the process exposing some of the fissures that undermine our faith.Gabriel Smy00:29:00As our series on Acts draws to a close, Geoff Stevenson joins us from Manchester to speak on Paul's letters. Both scripture and advice to specific churches in specific places, we have to approach his writings with care, humility, and confidence.m_32172Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.loveluton.org/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=32172&fullpage=TrueAs our series on Acts draws to a close, Geoff Stevenson joins us from Manchester to speak on Paul's letters. Both scripture and advice to specific churches in specific places, we have to approach his writings with care, humility, and confidence.Geoff Stevenson00:29:00Our panel were: Jeremy Williams - environmentalist blog writer from Luton, Erica Jobson - works for National Trust, Sam Mason - trains military personnel on green issues, Andy Malcolm - trying hard to grow a vegetable patch behind his house.m_31555Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.loveluton.org/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=31555&fullpage=TrueOur panel were: Jeremy Williams - environmentalist blog writer from Luton, Erica Jobson - works for National Trust, Sam Mason - trains military personnel on green issues, Andy Malcolm - trying hard to grow a vegetable patch behind his house.Sam, Jeremy, Erica and Andy00:45:00The first twelve chapters of Acts seem to revolve around Peter, one of Jesus' closest friends. Peter had denied Christ yet now he becomes the de facto leader of the early church. Rich spends some time wondering what transformed Peter into the man he has become.m_28816Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.loveluton.org/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=28816&fullpage=TrueThe first twelve chapters of Acts seem to revolve around Peter, one of Jesus' closest friends. Peter had denied Christ yet now he becomes the de facto leader of the early church. Rich spends some time wondering what transformed Peter into the man he has become.Richard Oster00:36:00The writer in the book of Psalms exclaims 'I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made'. In truth, not all of us would be able to easily make the same statement. Rachel tells her story and our story of coming to terms with who God intended us to be.m_26997Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.loveluton.org/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=26997&fullpage=TrueThe writer in the book of Psalms exclaims 'I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made'. In truth, not all of us would be able to easily make the same statement. Rachel tells her story and our story of coming to terms with who God intended us to be.Rachel Oster00:22:00From the archives: With the help of the Terminator, Rich uncovers the meaning behind Jesus' story about the good Samaritan. Who is your neighbour? Jesus asks and the answers we give have profound implications for the way in which we live.m_20004Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.loveluton.org/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=20004&fullpage=TrueFrom the archives: With the help of the Terminator, Rich uncovers the meaning behind Jesus' story about the good Samaritan. Who is your neighbour? Jesus asks and the answers we give have profound implications for the way in which we live.Richard Oster00:26:00In the first on our series about Acts, Fiona explains what Acts actually is. The opening scenes of 'our bit' of the Bible, the Acts of the early church have powerful things to say about what we are doing here, as a church community together.m_26235Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.loveluton.org/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=26235&fullpage=TrueIn the first on our series about Acts, Fiona explains what Acts actually is. The opening scenes of 'our bit' of the Bible, the Acts of the early church have powerful things to say about what we are doing here, as a church community together.Fiona Green00:38:00After the summer break, John asks two questions. Why are we here... and who are we? You might have thought the answers were straightforward, and they probably are, but John explores what those answers actually mean for us here in Luton.m_22285Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.loveluton.org/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=22285&fullpage=TrueAfter the summer break, John asks two questions. Why are we here... and who are we? You might have thought the answers were straightforward, and they probably are, but John explores what those answers actually mean for us here in Luton.John Whittaker00:28:00The kingdom is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared. Liz explains what's going on.m_22068Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.loveluton.org/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=22068&fullpage=TrueThe kingdom is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared. Liz explains what's going on.Liz Plane00:21:00Our starting point for understanding what God is doing is to look at what he has done. Missiology is all to do with the mission of the Christian Church. Ecclesiology is all to do with what the church is for. Both lead to the ultimate question: What is the mission of God?m_20206Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.loveluton.org/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=20206&fullpage=TrueOur starting point for understanding what God is doing is to look at what he has done. Missiology is all to do with the mission of the Christian Church. Ecclesiology is all to do with what the church is for. Both lead to the ultimate question: What is the mission of God?Fiona Green00:26:00The fourth in a series of Five exploring the life-changing relationship between God and humanity. In the biblical story, Jesus can only be understood as the climactic episode of history. John asks what was it about this self proclaimed God-man that led people to follow.m_20126Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.loveluton.org/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=20126&fullpage=TrueThe fourth in a series of Five exploring the life-changing relationship between God and humanity. In the biblical story, Jesus can only be understood as the climactic episode of history. John asks what was it about this self proclaimed God-man that led people to follow.John Whittaker00:28:00The fifth in a series of Five exploring the life-changing relationship between God and humanity. In his death, Jesus conquered sin and in his ressurection he inaugurated a new era of salvation. Jeff draws together the strands of our narrative and asks what it means for us - you and me.m_20095Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.loveluton.org/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=20095&fullpage=TrueThe fifth in a series of Five exploring the life-changing relationship between God and humanity. In his death, Jesus conquered sin and in his ressurection he inaugurated a new era of salvation. Jeff draws together the strands of our narrative and asks what it means for us - you and me.Jeff Pullinger00:30:00Jeff expands on the reason we have parables, as well as Jesus' stories about lost sheep, coins and sons. In the process we reflect on what these stories can tell us about us, how we view the world and how God, in turn, views us.m_20005Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.loveluton.org/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=20005&fullpage=TrueJeff expands on the reason we have parables, as well as Jesus' stories about lost sheep, coins and sons. In the process we reflect on what these stories can tell us about us, how we view the world and how God, in turn, views us.Jeff Pullinger00:32:00The third in a series of Five exploring the life-changing relationship between God and humanity. When Adam and Eve were sent away from the garden of Eden, they did not cease to be what God created. Fiona explores the dawning realisation of the people of Israel about who their God was and what he required.m_19782Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.loveluton.org/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=19782&fullpage=TrueThe third in a series of Five exploring the life-changing relationship between God and humanity. When Adam and Eve were sent away from the garden of Eden, they did not cease to be what God created. Fiona explores the dawning realisation of the people of Israel about who their God was and what he required.Fiona Green00:28:00The first in a series of Five exploring the life-changing relationship between God and humanity. The biblical story opens with the words 'In the beginning God...' Who is this God? Lucie looks at the stories that have existed throughout time to explain who we are and how we got here.m_19341Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.loveluton.org/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=19341&fullpage=TrueThe first in a series of Five exploring the life-changing relationship between God and humanity. The biblical story opens with the words 'In the beginning God...' Who is this God? Lucie looks at the stories that have existed throughout time to explain who we are and how we got here.Lucie Shuker00:28:00As we embarked on a season of prayer weekends as a community, Lucie asked what the point was. How can we pray, know God, encounter his goodness grace and kingdom? This talk was recorded in December 2007.m_18983Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.loveluton.org/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=18983&fullpage=TrueAs we embarked on a season of prayer weekends as a community, Lucie asked what the point was. How can we pray, know God, encounter his goodness grace and kingdom? This talk was recorded in December 2007.Lucie Shuker00:27:00Fiona talks about the author and perfector of our faith, Jesus Christ and the way in which he changed the world. Jesus overturns and subverts the whole system of law - fulfilling all that was before.m_18980Sun, 28 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.loveluton.org/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=18980&fullpage=TrueFiona talks about the author and perfector of our faith, Jesus Christ and the way in which he changed the world. Jesus overturns and subverts the whole system of law - fulfilling all that was before.Fiona Green00:24:00The Equipping Track session five. Jesus' death and resurrection. John Whittaker takes a look at what happened on the cross and why, as the turning point of history, there is so much controversy about it.m_18555Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.loveluton.org/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=18555&fullpage=TrueThe Equipping Track session five. Jesus' death and resurrection. John Whittaker takes a look at what happened on the cross and why, as the turning point of history, there is so much controversy about it.John Whittaker00:27:00The Equipping Track session four. Jesus' life. Laura Hamilton takes a look at what the first four books of the new testament show us about the life of Jesus.m_18554Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.loveluton.org/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=18554&fullpage=TrueThe Equipping Track session four. Jesus' life. Laura Hamilton takes a look at what the first four books of the new testament show us about the life of Jesus.Laura Hamilton00:13:00