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Malcolm Cox. Enjoying communicating the depth & relevance of the Bible to life today. Author of 'An Elephant's Swimming Pool' about John's gospel. For theology and spirituality see: www.malcolmcox.org. For expert coaching, see https://malcolmcoxcoaching.com/
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Loving one another from the heart naturally leads us to pray for one another with joy—and that kind of prayer produces the fruit of spiritual maturity. In this sermon from Philippians 1:1–11, we explore how Paul’s joyful prayers for the Philippians flowed from their shared life in the gospel and how his purpose-driven prayers called them to deeper …
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1 Corinthians 3.6–9 “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. The one who plants and the one who waters have a common purpose, and each will receive wages according to the labour of each. For we are God’s servants, working together; you …
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Send questions and comments here ➡️ [email protected] Subscribe to my Podcast: https://audioboom.com/channels/4909728.rss Get a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: http://[www.malcolmcox.org](http://www.malcolmcox.org/). Connect with me! Instagram: (https://instagram.com/malcolmcox…
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Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community. Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). If you’d like a copy of my free eBook on spiritual discip…
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Matthew 18.1-9 “At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a child, whom he put among them, and said, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of h…
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Send questions and comments here ➡️ [email protected] Subscribe to my Podcast: https://audioboom.com/channels/4909728.rss Get a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: http://[www.malcolmcox.org](http://www.malcolmcox.org/). Connect with me! Instagram: (https://instagram.com/malcolmcox…
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I have been reading and studying about the concept of Sabbath, and, more broadly, rest. It seems there is a paradox in the Christian life. How to embrace both the peace of Christ and his suffering. Notes: Notes: https://www.malcolmcox.org/the-paradox-of-peace-and-suffering-in-the-christian-life-malcolm-cox-quiet-time-coaching-episode-572/ Please ad…
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Reflecting on a video by John Ortberg I watched recently, a simple but piercing truth struck me: hurry is a symptom. It’s also a habit—but more than that, it’s a signal. The deeper question is, what is hurry trying to achieve? And what is it trying to cover? Notes: https://www.malcolmcox.org/breaking-the-hurry-habit-malcolm-cox-quiet-time-coaching-…
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Today, I simply want to give you an exhortation. Speak up, because your voice matters! Isaiah 55.10-11 “For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return there until they have watered the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it …
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Today I'm sharing some initial impressions from a day I spent without my phone. I'm currently in the woods for my normal prayer walk, and I'm using my old MP3 recorder instead of my phone because I left it at home. This wasn't an accident; it was a deliberate choice. I did this yesterday and I've done it again this morning. Notes: https://www.malco…
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Christians often talk about the resurrection as a fact - Jesus rose from the dead. The early Christians did refer to the fact of the resurrection, but most often they emphasised that Jesus was alive, that he lives, thus emphasising his ongoing power and presence. His work continues. We are living in the powerful afterglow of the resurrection. Send …
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Douglas and Vicki Jacoby joined me for a discussion about God's Chesed and other matters. You will find us at the following address on Sundays, 10:30AM: West Watford Free Church (Baptist), The Church-by-the-Crossing, Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6NU Classes for children every Sunday 10:30 AM Drop us a line for more information: thewatfordchurch@gmai…
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Today, we conclude the series with my top tip: Make it stick! Make your message sticky with your audience, and sticky with Scripture. Notes: https://www.malcolmcox.org/teaching-tip-413-your-voice-matters-part-18-my-top-tip-tips-for-new-and-inexperienced-speakers-malcolm-cox/ Send questions and comments here ➡️ [email protected] Subscribe to my…
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It is the Sunday after Easter. Is your heart still burning? No, not chocolate egg overload heartburn, but the Emmaus road ‘heartburn’. Do you remember what happened to those two Emmaus road followers of Christ after the resurrection? They were confused and disheartened. Things had not turned out as they expected. “But we had hoped that he was the o…
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Today, we further explore a tip from my friend Lance Owen. Use humour. Someone said, "I open a man's mouth with laughter so I can pour a dose of truth into it." Humour can be a very effective way of communicating important information. The use of humour in teaching about God is legitimate. Have a look at the video last week about the teaching of Je…
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Hello and happy Easter! Easter Sunday is the biggest, loudest, most joyful day in the Christian calendar—and for good reason. Easter Sunday changes everything. Why? Because the stakes are eternal. As Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 15:17, “If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.” But, thank God, Paul doesn’t …
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Today, we explore a second tip from my friend Lance Owen. I paraphrase our conversation. He suggests: Use humour. Someone said, "I open a man's mouth with laughter so I can pour a dose of truth into it." Humour can be a very effective way of communicating important information. If you’re just starting out with speaking or teaching, you might be won…
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Welcome to today's episode, where we're exploring a link between the sixth day of creation and Good Friday. Scriptures: “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them… God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.” — Genesis 1.27, 31 “So Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorn…
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Today, we explore a second tip from Trevor Mendez. He writes: Be yourself. There's a place for imitating helpful qualities in other speakers, but "Christ in me" will likely look different than "Christ in you" and authenticity is important to hearers. Can we find our own authentic speaking style, and does it matter? Notes: https://www.malcolmcox.org…
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When Jesus announced himself in Luke 4 he revealed a God who cares. What is our part individually and congregationally in showing the world that God cares? That's what we explore in this lesson. Send questions and comments here ➡️ [email protected] Subscribe to my Podcast: https://audioboom.com/channels/4909728.rss Get a copy of my free eBook …
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Welcome to today's episode, where we're exploring the often-debated topic of repetitive prayer. Is it just empty words, or can there be genuine value in praying the same things again and again? Is regular, repetitive prayer inauthentic? Notes: https://www.malcolmcox.org/the-parable-of-the-bramley-apple-tree-malcolm-cox-quiet-time-coaching-episode-5…
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Today, we explore a tip from my friend Tim Dannatt. He wrote: "My thought about preaching is to encourage people to enjoy speaking." Sounds simple. But for new and inexperienced speakers it can be hard to enjoy preaching and teaching. Can we get to that point, and does it matter? Notes: https://www.malcolmcox.org/teaching-tip-408-your-voice-matters…
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Lessons in Faith and Fun From Mother Mary John 2.1-12 QUESTION: What do you notice about Mary? 1. She notices: Observant 2. She wants to bless others 3. She has prophetic insight - Since Gabriel 30 + years previously. Mums hold on to vision for their children when others lose it. 4. She trusts Jesus’ heart and power 5. She exercises audacious confi…
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In what way is a Bramley apple tree in our garden a parable for Christian discipleship? Notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/the-parable-of-the-bramley-apple-tree-malcolm-cox-quiet-time-coaching-episode-565/ Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community. Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is…
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Key Takeaways - Service reflects God’s heart. - Service opens doors for the gospel. Challenge for the Week - Pray daily: "Lord, show me someone I can serve today." - Take one intentional step: A meal for a neighbour, volunteering, or mentoring. Send questions and comments here ➡️ [email protected] Watch This Next: https://youtu.be/xyLISsyfaow …
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If evangelism is sowing seeds, pre-evangelism is ploughing the ground. Send questions and comments here ➡️ [email protected] Watch This Next: https://youtu.be/vxFYR3Iih5A Subscribe to my Podcast: https://audioboom.com/channels/4909728.rss Get a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: h…
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Objectives Understand the biblical foundation for outreach. Explore Jesus’ outreach and how it applies to us today. Develop a heart for loving relationship-building. Send questions and comments here ➡️ [email protected] Subscribe to my Podcast: https://audioboom.com/channels/4909728.rss Get a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “Ho…
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Objectives - Understand the biblical foundation for outreach. - Explore Jesus’ outreach and how it applies to us today. - Develop a heart of compassion for the lost. Notes: https://www.malcolmcox.org/class-1-the-heart-of-outreach-malcolm-cox/ Send questions and comments here ➡️ [email protected] Watch this next: https://youtu.be/vxFYR3Iih5A Su…
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Today, we explore a tip from my friend Stefan Wolmarans. I am paraphrasing a voice note he sent me, but in essence, his point was: "Jesus was very good at telling stories - just look at his parables. Stories stick in the memory when information does not. " Let’s dive in and explore why stories matter and how to tell them. Notes: https://www.malcolm…
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Today, we explore a thought-provoking idea from Ronald Rolheiser: Spirituality is not an option; it is essential. The only question is whether it gives life or destroys it. What we do with our inner fire, our restless energy, defines our spirituality. How does this connect with Jesus, our relationship with God, and the way we approach personal devo…
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Today, we conclude by exploring a second tip from my friend Rob Payne. Rob says: "Pray and practise - preferably with people who can give you constructive feedback." We've covered the prayer point elsewhere, but today, I'd like to discuss engaging with people who can give you "constructive feedback." Specifically, I'm talking about looking for feed…
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Is the Sabbath relevant for Christians today? Today, I want to hear from you. I’m considering doing a short series on the relevance of the Sabbath for Christians today—but before I commit, I need to know: Is this something you’re interested in? Is the idea of the Sabbath something you find helpful, intriguing, or maybe even confusing? Your brother,…
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Today we conclude exploring a tip from my friend Anna Oliver. Anna says: "Who is your audience? What is their age/culture/religious background? Aim to engage them by saying or doing at least one thing they would be able to relate to. Our current society is no longer interested in listening to a 30-minute talk on a topic if there is no attempt by th…
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A sermon for the Watford Church of Christ involving an exercise called the mutual examen. Send questions and comments here ➡️ [email protected] Subscribe to my Podcast: https://audioboom.com/channels/4909728.rss Get a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: http://[www.malcolmcox.org](…
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Send questions and comments here ➡️ [email protected] Subscribe to my Podcast: https://audioboom.com/channels/4909728.rss Get a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: http://[www.malcolmcox.org](http://www.malcolmcox.org/). Connect with me! Instagram: (https://instagram.com/malcolmcox…
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A sermon for the Watford church of Christ. Send questions and comments here ➡️ [email protected] Subscribe to my Podcast: https://audioboom.com/channels/4909728.rss Get a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: http://[www.malcolmcox.org](http://www.malcolmcox.org/). Connect with me! I…
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A sermon for the Watford church of Christ. Send questions and comments here ➡️ [email protected] Subscribe to my Podcast: https://audioboom.com/channels/4909728.rss Get a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: http://[www.malcolmcox.org](http://www.malcolmcox.org/). Connect with me! I…
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Notes: https://www.malcolmcox.org/how-to-make-the-bible-your-hobby-part-8-transformation-over-information-malcolm-cox-quiet-time-coaching-episode-562/ How would you feel about making the Bible your 'hobby'? In this new series, I want to explore how our attitude towards the Bible makes all the difference. Your brother, Malcolm Please add your commen…
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Today we continue exploring a tip from my friend Anna Oliver. Anna says: "Who is your audience? What is their age/culture/religious background? Aim to engage them by saying or doing at least one thing they would be able to relate to. Our current society is no longer interested in listening to a 30-minute talk on a topic if there is no attempt by th…
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In this series, we are exploring how approaching our Bible study as a hobby can make all the difference. Today, I want to talk about something that I hope will free and inspire you: the significance of consistent Bible study. Notes: https://www.malcolmcox.org/how-to-make-the-bible-your-hobby-part-7-consistency-over-quantity-malcolm-cox-quiet-time-c…
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Today's tip is from my friend Anna Oliver. Anna says: "Who is your audience? What is their age/culture/religious background? Aim to engage them by saying or doing at least one thing they would be able to relate to. Our current society is no longer interested in listening to a 30-minute talk on a topic if there is no attempt by the speaker to engage…
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In this series, we are exploring how approaching our Bible study as a hobby can make all the difference. Today, we dive into the treasury of Bible study resources. We have been touching on these all the way through this series, and we will do so in future episodes, but I want to talk about some specific Bible study aids that have helped me over the…
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Today's tip is another from my friend Roger Packham. Roger says: "Include personal sharing: Consider your examples/ illustrations and how you use self-disclosure to connect with others through your teaching/preaching." Thanks, Roger. Your point is vitally important. What does healthy personal sharing look like? How do we discern the difference betw…
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In this series, we are exploring how approaching our Bible study as a hobby can make all the difference. Today we will examine how community and accountability can be helpful in establishing hobby-like habits in our Bible study. Notes: https://www.malcolmcox.org/how-to-make-the-bible-your-hobby-part-5-community-and-accountability-malcolm-cox-quiet-…
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Have you ever found yourself in a conversation where you wanted to share your faith, but the words just wouldn’t come out? Maybe you weren’t sure where to start or how to make it relatable. Today, we’re going to learn from the apostle Paul—how he shared his faith story in different settings and how YOU can confidently do the same. By the end of thi…
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