Community Church Edinburgh » by Rupert Ward http://www.cce.uk.net We are a community of people seeking to be “good news” to others. Tue, 15 May 2012 12:29:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 2007-2009 john@cce.uk.net (Community Church Edinburgh) john@cce.uk.net (Community Church Edinburgh) podcast 1440 http://cceav.net/ims/rss.jpg Community Church Edinburgh http://www.cce.uk.net 144 144 The weekly sermon from Community Church Edinburgh. The weekly sermon from Community Church Edinburgh; a community, a family, learning day by day how to love God, each other and those around us with our whole hearts. See our website at http://www.cce.uk.net for more about us. edinburgh,community,sermon,preach,church,christian,christianity,God,cce Community Church Edinburgh Community Church Edinburgh john@cce.uk.net no no Finishing Well http://www.cce.uk.net/finishing-well-2/ http://www.cce.uk.net/finishing-well-2/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 11:00:31 +0000 john.muirhead http://www.cce.uk.net/?p=4404 Date: 13th May 2012

Title: Finishing Well

Speaker: Rupert Ward

Scriptures: Mt 13: 1-23

Description: At baptism, we start of a journey of faith … and it is important to start well by being baptised. But starting a journey well isn’t the goal – it is finishing well too. Too many people don’t finish well. What does Jesus say about how to finish well? What is needed? And how to get what is needed?

]]> http://www.cce.uk.net/finishing-well-2/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Date: 13th May 2012 Title: Finishing Well Speaker: Rupert Ward Scriptures: Mt 13: 1-23 Description: At baptism, we start of a journey of faith … and it is important to start well by being baptised. But starting a journey well isn’t the goal – it is [...] Date: 13th May 2012 Title: Finishing Well Speaker: Rupert Ward Scriptures: Mt 13: 1-23 Description: At baptism, we start of a journey of faith … and it is important to start well by being baptised. But starting a journey well isn’t the goal – it is finishing well too. Too many people don’t finish well. What does Jesus say about how to finish well? What is needed? And how to get what is needed? Podcasts Community Church Edinburgh no no The Presence of Jesus http://www.cce.uk.net/the-presence-of-jesus/ http://www.cce.uk.net/the-presence-of-jesus/#comments Sun, 25 Mar 2012 11:36:43 +0000 john.muirhead http://www.cce.uk.net/?p=4340 Date: 25.03.12

Title:  The presence of Jesus

Speaker: Rupert Ward

Scriptures:  1Jn 1:1-4; Jn16: 5-7

Description:
An experience of Jesus is so vital – it is what we have to offer to the world around that has so many intellectual objections to faith.  But what is your experience of Jesus?

 

 

]]> http://www.cce.uk.net/the-presence-of-jesus/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Date: 25.03.12 Title:  The presence of Jesus Speaker: Rupert Ward Scriptures:  1Jn 1:1-4; Jn16: 5-7 Description: An experience of Jesus is so vital – it is what we have to offer to the world around that has so many intellectual objections to faith. [...] Date: 25.03.12 Title:  The presence of Jesus Speaker: Rupert Ward Scriptures:  1Jn 1:1-4; Jn16: 5-7 Description: An experience of Jesus is so vital – it is what we have to offer to the world around that has so many intellectual objections to faith.  But what is your experience of Jesus?     Podcasts Community Church Edinburgh no no What would Jesus say to CCE? http://www.cce.uk.net/what-would-jesus-say-to-cce/ http://www.cce.uk.net/what-would-jesus-say-to-cce/#comments Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:29:21 +0000 john.muirhead http://www.cce.uk.net/?p=4388 Date: 19.02.12

Title: What would Jesus say to CCE?

Speaker: Rupert Ward

Scriptures:  Rev 1 & 2

Description: If Jesus was to write a letter to CCE, as he did to the 7 churches in Revelation, what would he say?

]]> http://www.cce.uk.net/what-would-jesus-say-to-cce/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Date: 19.02.12 Title: What would Jesus say to CCE? Speaker: Rupert Ward Scriptures:  Rev 1 & 2 Description: If Jesus was to write a letter to CCE, as he did to the 7 churches in Revelation, what would he say? Date: 19.02.12 Title: What would Jesus say to CCE? Speaker: Rupert Ward Scriptures:  Rev 1 & 2 Description: If Jesus was to write a letter to CCE, as he did to the 7 churches in Revelation, what would he say? Podcasts Community Church Edinburgh no no Squeezed or Transformed? http://www.cce.uk.net/squeezed-or-transformed/ http://www.cce.uk.net/squeezed-or-transformed/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:00:16 +0000 john.muirhead http://www.cce.uk.net/?p=4269 Title: Squeezed or Transformed?

Speaker: Rupert Ward

Scriptures:  Rom 12:1,2

Description: There are two forces at work in our lives: the culture around trying to squeeze us into its mould, and God who is renewing and transforming to be like Him.  What are those forces at work in our culture?  Which of those are we more aware of?  And what can we do to allow God to transform us, rather than be squeezed into the world’s mould?

PowerPoint: Squeezed or Transformed?

]]> http://www.cce.uk.net/squeezed-or-transformed/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Title: Squeezed or Transformed? Speaker: Rupert Ward Scriptures:  Rom 12:1,2 Description: There are two forces at work in our lives: the culture around trying to squeeze us into its mould, and God who is renewing and transforming to be like Him.  Wh[...] Title: Squeezed or Transformed? Speaker: Rupert Ward Scriptures:  Rom 12:1,2 Description: There are two forces at work in our lives: the culture around trying to squeeze us into its mould, and God who is renewing and transforming to be like Him.  What are those forces at work in our culture?  Which of those are we more aware of?  And what can we do to allow God to transform us, rather than be squeezed into the world’s mould? PowerPoint: Squeezed or Transformed? Podcasts Community Church Edinburgh no no All is not as it seems: a story of Peacemaking http://www.cce.uk.net/all-is-not-as-it-seems-a-story-of-peacemaking/ http://www.cce.uk.net/all-is-not-as-it-seems-a-story-of-peacemaking/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 13:04:00 +0000 john.muirhead http://www.cce.uk.net/?p=4189 Date: 04.12.11

Title: All is not as it seems: a story of Peacemaking

Speaker: Rupert Ward

Scriptures: 2 Kings 6

Description: In a spontaneous sermon, responding to what God was saying and doing that morning gathering, Rupert uses a story from the life of Elisha to lift our eyes to see what God was doing then, and might be doing now in our city – that we don’t need to succumb to the fear of others around, but there is something more and bigger going on, that mostly we don’t see.  There is a challenge for us to pray, that we might see too, and for us to give ourselves, to be rooted, for the blessing and benefit of those that live in our city.

]]> http://www.cce.uk.net/all-is-not-as-it-seems-a-story-of-peacemaking/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Date: 04.12.11 Title: All is not as it seems: a story of Peacemaking Speaker: Rupert Ward Scriptures: 2 Kings 6 Description: In a spontaneous sermon, responding to what God was saying and doing that morning gathering, Rupert uses a story from the li[...] Date: 04.12.11 Title: All is not as it seems: a story of Peacemaking Speaker: Rupert Ward Scriptures: 2 Kings 6 Description: In a spontaneous sermon, responding to what God was saying and doing that morning gathering, Rupert uses a story from the life of Elisha to lift our eyes to see what God was doing then, and might be doing now in our city – that we don’t need to succumb to the fear of others around, but there is something more and bigger going on, that mostly we don’t see.  There is a challenge for us to pray, that we might see too, and for us to give ourselves, to be rooted, for the blessing and benefit of those that live in our city. Podcasts Community Church Edinburgh no no The Courage of Peacemaking 3 http://www.cce.uk.net/the-courage-of-peacemaking-3/ http://www.cce.uk.net/the-courage-of-peacemaking-3/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:51:30 +0000 john.muirhead http://www.cce.uk.net/?p=4145 Date: 13.11.11

Title: Peacemaking 5 – The Courage of Peacemaking III

Speaker: Rupert Ward

Scriptures: Mt 5:38-42

Description: Rupert looks at the third of the examples that Jesus gives us to break the cycles of escalating conflict or violence: go the extra mile.  It is  phrase that infiltrated our common culture, that mostly means doing more than is expected.  But is that what Jesus means?  Rupert goes back to the culture of the day, to explore further what this would have meant to the original hearers and therefore what it might mean for us today.

PowerPoint: Peacemaking 3

]]> http://www.cce.uk.net/the-courage-of-peacemaking-3/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Date: 13.11.11 Title: Peacemaking 5 – The Courage of Peacemaking III Speaker: Rupert Ward Scriptures: Mt 5:38-42 Description: Rupert looks at the third of the examples that Jesus gives us to break the cycles of escalating conflict or violence: go th[...] Date: 13.11.11 Title: Peacemaking 5 – The Courage of Peacemaking III Speaker: Rupert Ward Scriptures: Mt 5:38-42 Description: Rupert looks at the third of the examples that Jesus gives us to break the cycles of escalating conflict or violence: go the extra mile.  It is  phrase that infiltrated our common culture, that mostly means doing more than is expected.  But is that what Jesus means?  Rupert goes back to the culture of the day, to explore further what this would have meant to the original hearers and therefore what it might mean for us today. PowerPoint: Peacemaking 3 Podcasts Community Church Edinburgh no no Peacemaking 4 – the courage of peacemaking 2 http://www.cce.uk.net/peacemaking-4-the-courage-of-peacemaking-2/ http://www.cce.uk.net/peacemaking-4-the-courage-of-peacemaking-2/#comments Sun, 06 Nov 2011 11:25:21 +0000 john.muirhead http://www.cce.uk.net/?p=4097 Date: 06.11.11

Title: Peacemaking 4 – The Courage of Peacemaking II

Speaker: Rupert Ward

Scriptures: Mt 5:38-42

Description: In often misunderstood verses, Jesus encourages us to give our cloak, if someone sues us for our tunic.  But what did this mean in the original culture?  And what might that mean for us today?  Rupert suggests that Jesus is actually calling us to a ‘third way’ between fight and flight…

PowerPoint: The Courage of Peacemaking ll

]]> http://www.cce.uk.net/peacemaking-4-the-courage-of-peacemaking-2/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Date: 06.11.11 Title: Peacemaking 4 – The Courage of Peacemaking II Speaker: Rupert Ward Scriptures: Mt 5:38-42 Description: In often misunderstood verses, Jesus encourages us to give our cloak, if someone sues us for our tunic.  But what did this m[...] Date: 06.11.11 Title: Peacemaking 4 – The Courage of Peacemaking II Speaker: Rupert Ward Scriptures: Mt 5:38-42 Description: In often misunderstood verses, Jesus encourages us to give our cloak, if someone sues us for our tunic.  But what did this mean in the original culture?  And what might that mean for us today?  Rupert suggests that Jesus is actually calling us to a ‘third way’ between fight and flight… PowerPoint: The Courage of Peacemaking ll Podcasts Community Church Edinburgh no no Peacemaking 3 – the courage of peacemaking http://www.cce.uk.net/peacemaking-3-the-courage-of-peacemaking/ http://www.cce.uk.net/peacemaking-3-the-courage-of-peacemaking/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:03:23 +0000 john.muirhead http://www.cce.uk.net/?p=4065 Title: Peacemaking 3 – The courage of Peacemaking

Speaker: Rupert Ward

Scriptures: Mt 5:38-42

Description:  Jesus invites us to turn the other cheek when someone hits us.  This has often been interpreted as the call for Christians to just “suck it up” when someone abuses, hurts or offends us, as a radical alternative to a natural response of retaliation.  But is this what Jesus really means?  By looking at the cultural context of the time, Rupert offers a third way …

PowerPoint:  Peacemaking 3

]]> http://www.cce.uk.net/peacemaking-3-the-courage-of-peacemaking/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Title: Peacemaking 3 – The courage of Peacemaking Speaker: Rupert Ward Scriptures: Mt 5:38-42 Description:  Jesus invites us to turn the other cheek when someone hits us.  This has often been interpreted as the call for Christians to just “suck it u[...] Title: Peacemaking 3 – The courage of Peacemaking Speaker: Rupert Ward Scriptures: Mt 5:38-42 Description:  Jesus invites us to turn the other cheek when someone hits us.  This has often been interpreted as the call for Christians to just “suck it up” when someone abuses, hurts or offends us, as a radical alternative to a natural response of retaliation.  But is this what Jesus really means?  By looking at the cultural context of the time, Rupert offers a third way … PowerPoint:  Peacemaking 3 Podcasts Community Church Edinburgh no no SOTM – Peacemaking 2 – The Escalating Cycle of Conflict http://www.cce.uk.net/sotm-peacemaking-2-the-escalating-cycle-of-conflict/ http://www.cce.uk.net/sotm-peacemaking-2-the-escalating-cycle-of-conflict/#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:10:13 +0000 john.muirhead http://www.cce.uk.net/?p=4037 Title: Peacemaking 2 – The escalating cycle of conflict

Speaker: Rupert Ward

Scriptures: Mt 5:38-42; Judges 15:1-11; Gen 37

Description: Conflict can escalate so quickly.  What are the patterns of escalating conflict?  And how does Jesus invite us to step out of and interrupt these cycles of conflict?  Rupert looks at the conflict between Joseph and his brothers to explore the patterns of escalating conflict.

Powerpoint Presentation: Peacemaking 2 – The escalating cycle of conflict

]]> http://www.cce.uk.net/sotm-peacemaking-2-the-escalating-cycle-of-conflict/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Title: Peacemaking 2 – The escalating cycle of conflict Speaker: Rupert Ward Scriptures: Mt 5:38-42; Judges 15:1-11; Gen 37 Description: Conflict can escalate so quickly.  What are the patterns of escalating conflict?  And how does Jesus invite us t[...] Title: Peacemaking 2 – The escalating cycle of conflict Speaker: Rupert Ward Scriptures: Mt 5:38-42; Judges 15:1-11; Gen 37 Description: Conflict can escalate so quickly.  What are the patterns of escalating conflict?  And how does Jesus invite us to step out of and interrupt these cycles of conflict?  Rupert looks at the conflict between Joseph and his brothers to explore the patterns of escalating conflict. Powerpoint Presentation: Peacemaking 2 – The escalating cycle of conflict Podcasts Community Church Edinburgh no no SOTM – Peacemaking 1 – The Myth of Redemptive Violence http://www.cce.uk.net/peace-making-the-myth-of-redemptive-violence/ http://www.cce.uk.net/peace-making-the-myth-of-redemptive-violence/#comments Sun, 11 Sep 2011 10:10:55 +0000 john.muirhead http://www.cce.uk.net/?p=3901 Date: 11.09.11

Title:  Peacemaking – The Myth of Redemptive Violence

Speaker: Rupert Ward

Scriptures: Mt 5:38-42; Gen 3:16-19; Rom 12:17-21

Description: There is a dominant story in our culture that violence is can be justified for a greater good; the end justifies the means.  But this story is a lie, and has been called the “Myth of Redemptive Violence”.  There is another story that Jesus calls his followers to immerse themselves in, to live and speak, but even in the church, this story has not been clearly heard for many centuries.  But it was a different story at the time of the early church.  So what is this story that Jesus calls his followers to?  And how has this story been so lost in the church?

PowerPoint Presentation: Peacemaking – the myth of redemptive violence

]]> http://www.cce.uk.net/peace-making-the-myth-of-redemptive-violence/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Date: 11.09.11 Title:  Peacemaking – The Myth of Redemptive Violence Speaker: Rupert Ward Scriptures: Mt 5:38-42; Gen 3:16-19; Rom 12:17-21 Description: There is a dominant story in our culture that violence is can be justified for a greater good; t[...] Date: 11.09.11 Title:  Peacemaking – The Myth of Redemptive Violence Speaker: Rupert Ward Scriptures: Mt 5:38-42; Gen 3:16-19; Rom 12:17-21 Description: There is a dominant story in our culture that violence is can be justified for a greater good; the end justifies the means.  But this story is a lie, and has been called the “Myth of Redemptive Violence”.  There is another story that Jesus calls his followers to immerse themselves in, to live and speak, but even in the church, this story has not been clearly heard for many centuries.  But it was a different story at the time of the early church.  So what is this story that Jesus calls his followers to?  And how has this story been so lost in the church? PowerPoint Presentation: Peacemaking – the myth of redemptive violence Podcasts Community Church Edinburgh no no