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Sarah Hayes, Head of Church and Client Support at Christians Against Poverty (CAP), on CAP and what it does and why. Sarah talks about how CAP and its partner churches like Jubilee follow Jesus’ example from John 13:1-17, where Jesus washes his disciples’ feet, by serving people with humility, compassion, and practical help. She also introduces Wal…
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Graham Webb: Growing in Spiritual Maturity
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38:03Visiting speaker Graham Webb preaches on Hebrews 5 and 6, urging believers to move from spiritual infancy to maturity — from “milk to solid food.” Graham reminds us that Jesus is greater than anything else and calls us to keep growing through repentance, faith, baptism, the Holy Spirit, and hope in resurrection and judgment already settled at the C…
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Chris and Denise Griffiths: Jesus understands
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39:41In this family-friendly message, Chris and Denise talk about Jesus’ humanity, reminding both children and adults that everyone carries unique experiences and burdens. Chris looks at Hebrews 2:17–18, showing that Jesus was made like us “in every way” — fully human, yet fully God — so that He can understand, comfort, and save us. Denise talks about h…
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In ‘Don’t Drift; Hold Fast’, Rick begins a new series on the book of Hebrews, Rick encourages believers not to drift away from their faith but to hold firmly to Jesus, keeping Him at the centre of their lives. Hebrews was written to early Jewish Christians tempted to drift from their faith. Rick explains that the letter powerfully reveals who Jesus…
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In ‘Be Alert’, Sylvia preaches from Matthew 25:1-13, the parable of the ten virgins. Sylvia talks about how, in the story, the 10 Virgins represent the church, with the wise virgins being those who have been filled with the holy spirit and cultivated a relationship with Him, and the foolish virgins representing those who are unprepared, careless, a…
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Visiting preacher Graham Webb on Acts 1:8, and how the Holy Spirit empowers believers to be witnesses to the ends of the earth. Graham talks about how Christian life is not just about being saved but about being empowered by the Spirit for mission. He encourages us to continually seek fresh fillings of the Holy Spirit so we can boldly witness, pray…
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Dave concludes our series on Mark by preaching on Mark 13: 24-36. In response to the disciples’ questions about the destruction of the temple and the “end of the age”, Jesus contrasts his birth in Bethlehem with his future coming in glory and power. Dave talks about how, in the end times, there will be signs of His coming, such as natural disasters…
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Dave Frodsham of Jubilee Church Wirral on the story of Jubilee Church Wirral, asking the question: how did we get here? September, like a new year, is a time to pause, look back at where we’ve come from, and set our eyes on what God is calling us to next. Dave talks about how he grew up in the Wirral, left for Nottingham and then Bracknell, where h…
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In this message, Rick Robertson from Jubilee Church Wirral, Wallasey shares a powerful reminder that “your future is alive.” Preaching from Mark 12:18–27, Rick unpacks the moment when the Sadducees challenged Jesus about resurrection. They believed death was the end, but Jesus declared that God is not the God of the dead, but of the living. Rick ex…
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Emmanuel Olaitan: Seek God, Seek the Light
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38:08Emmanuel “Manny” Olaitan of Jubilee Church Wirral on Genesis 1: 1-4. Darkness represents life without God, but when God says “Let there be light,” His presence brings clarity, direction, and freedom. Manny reminds us that although darkness still exists, God’s light is always available through Jesus. Why should we seek the light? After God introduce…
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Phil Dickson continues our series on Mark by looking at one of the most important moments in Mark 12. Jesus is asked, “What’s the greatest commandment?” His answer? Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength — and love your neighbor as yourself. Phil reminds us that “hear”…
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Looking for the signs of the end of the age
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39:31In Looking for the signs of the end of the age, Dave Frodsham of Jubilee Church Wirral looks at Mark 13: 1-23. Like children afraid of the dark, it is easy to become fearful when we cannot see God at work. Dave encourages us to trust in the unseen but eternal promises of Christ, not becoming obsessed with physical structures or material security, b…
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Rick Robertson of Jubilee Church Wirral looks at Mark 10:13–16, unpacking what it means to receive the Kingdom of God like a child. Jesus doesn’t just bless the children—He uses them to challenge our pride, legalism, and performance-based faith. Unlike adults, children come with openness, trust, and humility. Rick encourages us to return to a child…
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Dave Frodsham: Beware the scribes, behold the widow
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39:24In Beware the scribes, behold the widow, Dave Frodsham of Jubilee Church Wirral looks at Mark 12: 35-44. Dave talks about how God doesn’t care what we look like, how important we are in worldly terms or how rich we are. He cares about our inner character and wholehearted trust in Him – as we see when Jesus contrasts the proud scribes with the humbl…
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In Faith and Service, Denise looks at Mark 10:32–45. In this passage, Jesus predicts His death a third time; James and John ask for positions of honour at his side but Jesus teaches that greatness comes through serving others. Denise looks at how, as people, we naturally seek status, recognition, and significance – whether in the classroom, wedding…
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Dave Frodsham: Questions to trap the revolutionary
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38:51Dave explores how Jesus responds to difficult questions posed by religious and political leaders. These questions were designed to trap Him, not to seek genuine truth. Despite their motives, Jesus answers wisely, often sidestepping the traps and revealing deeper truths. Dave looks at three major questions and subjects which were raised: 1. Divorce …
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Rick Robertson: We stumble. He sets us free.
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47:36In We stumble and He sets us free, Rick looks at Mark 9: 38-50. Rick talks about how Jesus wants us to have wide hearts toward others – welcoming even those outside our immediate group – but narrow tolerance for personal sin. Jesus rebukes exclusivity among His disciples and warns about causing others, particularly the spiritually young, to stumble…
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Ola Dosunmu: Faith, Surrender, and the Call of Jesus
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36:06Ola looks at Mark 10:46-52 – The story of Bartimaeus. Continuing our series on the book of Mark, Ola focuses on Bartimaeus, a blind beggar in Jericho who responds to Jesus with bold faith. Ola’s message shows us how God meets us where we are — like He met Bartimaeus on the roadside. Faith is not about physical ability, but spiritual perception and …
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in ‘Who then can be saved?’, Dave continues the Mark series by looking at chapter 10 verses 17-31. Dave talks about how eternal life cannot be earned or bought — it must be received through wholehearted trust in Jesus, not personal goodness, wealth, or status. 1. Are You Asking the Right Question?The rich young man asks, “What must I do to inherit …
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Faith That Stands: Living for Jesus, Come What May
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1:10:48Guest speaker Andy Arscott on Faith That Stands: Living for Jesus, Come What May. Andy talks about how faith is foundational to the Christian life. • Trust in Jesus is not just a concept—it’s a daily decision.• God responds to faith, walks with us through trials, and provides peace.• Don’t rely on feelings—anchor yourself in the truth of God’s Word…
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In Grab a Towel, visiting speaker Andy Arscott looks at serving in the church. Andy reminds us that Jesus himself came to serve – not to be served – and by serving in whatever area we are needed, we are honouring him and doing as he did. Andy talks about the fact that serving includes the more ‘mundane’ jobs in the church – cleaning, putting out ch…
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Visiting speaker Graham Webb of Jubilee Church Liverpool on how the church should be a diverse body: young and old, black and white, rich and poor, cautious and risk-taking. Why? Because God brings together people who think and live differently, and that is a strength, not a weakness. Graham looks at Romans 14, which recounts how the early church i…
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Dave Frodsham: His kingdom comes with prayer
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34:14Dave Frodsham of Jubilee Church Wirral continues the ‘Real Jesus’ series by looking at Mark 9: 23-29. In ‘His Kingdom comes with prayer’, Dave looks at how prayer truly changes situations, people and lives – and how a relationship with Jesus is vital in order to see God’s kingdom advance in our lives and communities. He makes several key points, in…
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Chris Butterworth: The fruit of the Kingdom
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43:18Chris Butterworth on Matthew 21:33–45 – the parable of the tenants, where Jesus warns religious leaders that the Kingdom of God will be taken from them and given to those who will produce its fruit. After you have listened to the message, consider the following questions: – What do you think is the most important take-home message, and why?– How ca…
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Rick Robertson: Resurrection roots, servant life
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40:19In ‘Resurrection Roots, Servant Life’. Rick explores how Jesus’ death and resurrection reshape what it means to live a life of purpose, significance, and service. Rooted in Mark 9:30–37, he teaches that a true Christian life is built on the miraculous foundation of resurrection and expressed through humble servanthood. The resurrection isn’t just a…
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In ‘A different type of Kingdom: Trouble, Doubt and Prayer’, Dave Frodsham of Jubilee Church Wirral looks at Mark 9:9-29 In his message, Dave makes three points: – The Kingdom comes with trouble– The Kingdom comes with faith, looking at how Jesus dealt with doubt– The Kingdom comes with prayer The post Dave Frodsham: Trouble, Doubt and Prayer first…
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Tim Hughes of Jubilee Church Wirral reflects on spiritual experiences where God feels tangibly present, using a U2 concert moment as an opening illustration. He suggests that all humans long for experiences beyond the material, pointing to the existence of God, specifically the God of the Bible. For you, that might not be U2 playing Where the Stree…
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Dave Frodsham: What the resurrection means for us today
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21:00Dave Frodsham of Jubilee Church Wirral on why the resurrection of Jesus demands a personal decision for us today. Dave reiterates the fact that we must decide what we believe about Jesus – is he Lord, liar, or a lunatic? He emphasises that there is strong historical evidence for Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection — more reliable than many accepte…
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Andrew Chu: Who is Jesus when everything is taken away?
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37:55Andrew Chu reflects on the trial of Jesus from Mark 14:43 to Mark 15:20, breaking it into four parts to explore how Jesus’ identity remains unshaken, even as everything is stripped away from Him—status, followers, reputation, and support.. Andrew talks about how we often talk about our families or our jobs when we first introduce ourselves to peopl…
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In ‘A different type of king’, Dave looks at Mark 11: 1-26, when Jesus enters Jerusalem. Jesus enters Jerusalem not on a war horse, but on a young donkey, fulfilling the prophecy in Zechariah 9:9 (Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you,righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt,…
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Helen on how God spoke in the past and continues to speak in the present. Helen’s message is split into three parts: 1. God Spoke 2. Speaking to God 3. God Still Speaks Today Helen shares an incredible story about the birth of her son Mikey, showing how God doesn’t just speak through scripture or directly to us – although He does both of those thin…
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In ‘Peter’s Decision’, Rick looks at Peter’s declaration that Jesus is the Christ and the implications of truly following Him. He focuses on several themes: The Identity of Jesus– Peter’s recognition of Jesus as the Christ is a pivotal moment in the Gospel of Mark.– “Christ” is not a surname but a title meaning “Anointed One,” referring to the Mess…
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Phil looks at Jesus’ miracles, faith, and spiritual awareness, using Mark 8’s account of the feeding of the 4,000 as its central theme. Phil takes us through Jesus’ journey through different regions, including Gentile areas like Phoenicia and Decapolis, emphasising that Jesus’ miracles were not just about physical provision but also revealed spirit…
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In Approaching Jesus, Dave looks at Mark 7: 24-37. Dave discusses two encounters Jesus had with Gentiles: 1. The Syrophoenician Woman – A desperate mother begs Jesus to heal her demon-possessed daughter. Jesus initially responds with a parable comparing Gentiles to dogs, emphasising that His mission is first to the Jews. However, the woman humbly a…
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Visiting speaker and “itinerant evangelist” Steve Hurd, former leader of the Ark Church in Huddersfield, on the importance of evangelism and inviting others to meet Jesus. Steve talks about how a persistent Church of England curate’s invitations to play squash sowed the seeds of his spiritual awakening and how another CoE curate’s persistence in in…
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Rick Robertson: Working with a generous God
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33:10In Working with a generous God, Rick considers the gospel of Mark, chapter 6 verses 30 to 44. This is the famous passage describing when Jesus miraculously provides for the crowd – ‘the feeding of the 5000’. In the message, Rick covers five key themes. God’s generosity – The miracle demonstrates that God not only provides but does so abundantly, as…
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Dave looks at Mark 7: 1-23. He talks about how, during the COVID-19 pandemic, handwashing became a significant practice, with people learning proper techniques, such as washing for 20 seconds or using hand sanitiser. While initially seen as an imposed rule, it was ultimately beneficial for public health. Mark 7 is an account of a time when the Phar…
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Chris looks at Mark 6:45-56 – Jesus walking on water. He focuses on three key points: Living on Prayer – Highlighting Jesus’ commitment to prayer and encouraging daily personal prayer as an essential, life-sustaining practice. God Doesn’t Need Google Maps – Illustrating that God knows exactly where we are and what we need, just as Jesus saw the str…
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Visiting preacher Graham Webb of our sister church Jubilee Church Liverpool looks at Mark 6. Jesus is rejected in his hometown of Nazareth and sends the twelve disciples on mission. Graham highlights the contrast between the people’s lack of faith in Jesus and the disciples’ mission of faith and trust in God. Graham encourages us as Christians to e…
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Rick Robertson: Faith that touches heaven
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32:33Rick looks at Mark 5:24-34, where Jesus heals a woman with a 12-year-long bleeding condition. He highlights four challenges she faced: prolonged illness, financial ruin, poverty, and worsening health. After she sought help from doctors to no avail, the woman’s desperation led her to Jesus, who healed her through her faith. Rick emphasises the impor…
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In Perspectives, Phil Dickson looks at Mark 5: 21-43. Phil challenges our perceptions of who Jesus is in the context of Jesus’s divine authority and power to miraculously intervene in our lives. Phil draws illustration from the gospel of Mark chapter 5 and the different expectations of those in the lakeside town of Caperneum who witnessed the amazi…
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In Too Strong!, Dave Frodsham of Jubilee Church Wirral looks at Mark 5: 1-20. Dave talks about how we all feel fearful of change – the disciples certainly felt it in this passage – but that although the enemy is strong, Jesus is stronger. He urges us not to let fear run our lives, not to let the enemy in. We need to wear the armour of God . If ther…
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Rick continues our series of messages from the book of Mark https://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Rick-Robertson-December-22-2024-Jubilee-Church-Wirral.mp3 The post Rick Robertson: Mark 4 first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.By Jubilee Church Wirral
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In this Christmas message, Dave urges us not to remember Jesus as a baby in a manger, but as a powerful saviour who will come again to reign over all of us. Christmas is surrounded by expectations – some fulfilled, some not – but Jesus can and will help shape all our expectations for the future if we put our hope and trust in Him today. https://jub…
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Sylvia Billington: The principles of the Kingdom of God
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40:56Sylvia talks about the true meaning of Christmas: it’s not about parties or presents. It’s about being closer to God. After Adam’s fall in the garden of Eden, which cost him many things, we were separated from God because of our sins. However, although we spent hundreds of years far away from God, we have been brought closer to Him through the birt…
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In the first message of advent, Denise looks at preparing our hearts for Christ, and how Jesus’ birth fulfilled the prophecies of the Old Testament, when God’s people were waiting in hope. She also goes into the role and importance of John the Baptist, how the advent of Christ gave us hope in the present and the future. We need to live out advent b…
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In this message from Mark 4, Rick reflects on how God’s Kingdom starts small but grows in His power and timing. The growth isn’t just in numbers but in His Kingdom itself, transforming lives and communities. It’s a reminder to trust in God’s unseen work, knowing He is faithfully building His Kingdom. https://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/up…
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Dave looks at 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 and 9:1-15 and how being generous is an an outworking of God’s grace. He talks about how :* It’s all God’s anyway * We are called to be good stewards* To give is a privilege not a duty https://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Dave-Frodsham-Being-generous.mp3 The post Dave Frodsham: Being …
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Ola Dosunmu on Psalms 1:1-3 The first three verses of the Book of Psalms – “Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of wat…
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Dave Frodsham: Who is the real Jesus?Mark 3:20-35 Jesus has challenged the religious leaders about their practices that have nothing to do with God; He’s appointed disciples; people are following him everywhere. But opposition is growing and some people think he is out of his mind. In this message, Dave looks at how Jesus can only be one of three t…
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