Today, we look at verse seven of the Psalm. “Where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence?” (Psalm 139:7 NRSV) Notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/you-are-a-wonder-psalm-139-series-part-9-malcolm-cox-quiet-time-coaching-episode-543/ Next time, we will continue our exploration of Psalm 139. I am planning a spiritual exp…

Which preachers and teachers do you admire? How do you decide what is valuable about their content or presentation worth imitating? That's what we are examining in this set of three episodes. Notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/teaching-tip-386-sermon-review-part-2-11-tips-for-highlighting-excellence-malcolm-cox/ Send questions and comments here…

Today, we look at verse six of the Psalm and God's unattainable knowledge. “Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is so high that I cannot attain it.” (Psalm 139:6 NRSV) Notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/you-are-a-wonder-psalm-139-series-part-8-malcolm-cox-quiet-time-coaching-episode-542/ Next time, we will continue our exploration of Psa…

Last Sunday, my very good friend Bruce Miller travelled up to Watford to preach for us. I was so encouraged by his lesson that I thought we would take two Teaching Tips to explore what he did well. There are two reasons for doing this. 1. We will be able to imitate his good practices. 2. We will learn how to review a sermon to spot what is done wel…

Today, we look at verse five of the Psalm and God's protection. “You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me.” (Psalm 139:5 NRSV) Notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/you-are-a-wonder-psalm-139-series-part-7-malcolm-cox-quiet-time-coaching-episode-541/ Next time, we will continue our exploration of Psalm 139. I am planning a spiri…

Today, we wrap up our series exploring why we do what we do at a Sunday gathering. Let me offer a few final thoughts on what is happening when we gather for worship - COSMIC WORSHIP and GOD AT WORK! Notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/teaching-tip-384-hosting-sunday-worship-part-11-cosmic-worship-malcolm-cox/ Send questions and comments here ➡️ …

Today, we look at verse four of the Psalm and God's knowledge of our words. “Even before a word is on my tongue, O LORD, you know it completely.” (Psalm 139:4 NRSV) Notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/you-are-a-wonder-psalm-139-series-part-6-malcolm-cox-quiet-time-coaching-episode-540/ Next time, we will continue our exploration of Psalm 139. I …

Today, we explore more of why we do what we do at a Sunday gathering. Today’s topic is ‘bits and pieces’. Notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/teaching-tip-383-hosting-sunday-worship-part-10-bits-and-pieces-malcolm-cox/ Send questions and comments here ➡️ malcolm@malcolmcox.org Watch This Next: https://youtu.be/ihxPxT1Bjl8 Subscribe to my Podcast…

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Today, we look at verse three of the Psalm and God's knowledge of our 'ways'. “You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways.” (Psalm 139:3 NRSV) Show notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/you-are-a-wonder-psalm-139-series-part-5-malcolm-cox-quiet-time-coaching-episode-539/ Next time, we will continue our exploratio…

Psalms were an integral part of OT worship, and some psalms end with doxologies (a praise formula) or prayers that might have served a concluding role in worship. For example, Psalm 106 ends with: "Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Let all the people say, 'Amen!' Praise the Lord." Notes here: https://www.mal…

What does God know about you? How do you feel about what he knows? What difference does it make to our lives that he has searched and known us? Today, we look at verse two of the Psalm and God's knowledge of our inner and outer lives. “You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away.” (Psalm 139:2 NRSV) Notes here…

Do you ever wonder what to preach about—or even if you can preach? Where should you start? What matters most so you can preach confidently and the congregation goes home inspired? I have answers for you in this episode! Notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/tuesday-teaching-tip-381-guidance-for-those-hosting-parts-of-sunday-worship-series-part-8-p…

Do you want God to know you? Really know you? How do you feel about God searching you? Let's take some time today to consider how to process God knowing us, and learn to welcome it. Show Notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/you-are-a-wonder-psalm-139-series-part-3-malcolm-cox-quiet-time-coaching-episode-537/ Question How do you feel about God sea…

Today, we continue a series exploring why we do what we do at a Sunday gathering. Last week, we focussed on testimonies. Today’s topic is the Lord’s Supper, communion, or eucharist. Show notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/teaching-tip-380-hosting-sunday-worship-part-7-leading-the-lords-supper-malcolm-cox/ Send questions and comments here ➡️ mal…

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Today, we will explore a key way God's people stay excited about the adventure despite the changes around them. The points below apply to us personally, but I'm going to focus on how they are relevant to a group of Christians. Where do we start? Learn to distinguish between your shadow mission and your true mission. Show notes here: https://www.mal…

This series explores why we do what we do at a Sunday gathering. Last week, we focussed on announcements and updates. This week’s topic is testimonies. Show notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/teaching-tip-379-hosting-sunday-worship-part-6-testimonies-malcolm-cox/ God bless, MalcolmΑπό τον Malcolm Cox

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It is a tremendous privilege to lead a congregation in prayer. 20, 50, 200 people are listening to you intercede with God on their behalf. Who is worthy of such a responsibility? Certainly not me, and probably not you. However, leading others in prayer is a worthy activity. How do we do this in a way that honours God, and edifies the congregation? …

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Do you feel welcomed by being told off? How about by someone confessing their sins? I have seen both done by people doing what is sometimes called "the welcome". On neither occasion did I feel welcomed. In my opinion this is the part of our Sunday services which is least well understood in terms of its purpose. Let's put that right in this episode.…

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The world tells us we are worthless unless we measure up to body type, income level, educational achievement, etc. What is our antidote to that? Show notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/you-are-a-wonder-psalm-139-malcolm-cox-11-aug-2024/ Send questions and comments here ➡️ malcolm@malcolmcox.org Watch This Next: (Insert a link to a video you wan…

Meaningful collective worship is not simply about what you do; it's about how you think about what you are doing. That's what we're going to explore today. Send questions and comments here ➡️ malcolm@malcolmcox.org Subscribe to my Podcast: https://audioboom.com/channels/4909728.rss Get a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grow…

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Why do we do what we do on a Sunday? What's the point of welcoming people, public prayer, the Lord's supper, preaching and the other things we do when we are gathered? It's all too easy to do the same old same old because that's the way it's always been done. Today, we begin a multi-part series exploring the reasons why we do what we do at a Sunday…

7 examples of how the early church recognised and embraced the new challenges God brought their way. More details can be found here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/a-new-challenge-part-2-how-to-recognise-a-new-challenge-from-god-malcolm-cox/ Send questions and comments here ➡️ malcolm@malcolmcox.org Watch This Next: (Insert a link to a video you want y…

Introduction A new creation! I'm Malcolm Cox. Welcome to this series on ‘A new creation’. The premise of this series is that God is loving us into spiritual character growth. Jesus is the inspiration for that spiritual character. We are being transformed into his likeness (2 Corinthians 3.18). How does this happen? A key aspect is following Jesus a…

God wants all people to be saved; mostly, he does this by sending people 'home' - Mark 5.19 Send questions and comments here ➡️ malcolm@malcolmcox.org Watch This Next: https://youtu.be/4qERpt3mPjY 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”, sig…

1. Speak slower - sound is muddied over distance and by outdoor noises 2. Longer gaps between words, ideas etc. 3. Distinct diction 4. Energy - purposeful 5. Large actions 6. Turn your body as well as head to face all parts of the crowd 7. Close to microphone, but not hunching over it 8. Notes easy to read in sunlight. Big font. Print out. Clip to …

Introduction Welcome to this one-off episode. I found a prayer I like embedded in a Renovare newsletter. As a break from the current 'New Creation' series, I thought it might be nice to meditate on this prayer for a change. --- Morning Prayer by John Baillee O You who alone know what lies before me this day, grant that in every hour of it I may sta…

Introduction Here is your 2-minute tip wrapping up the 30-part series based on the book, “Plain speaking: How to preach and teach effectively" by David Bercot. I’m not going to attempt a comprehensive summary, but instead offer a charge. Preach Christ John the Baptist heralded the Kingdom, Jesus preached the arrival of the Kingdom, and he sent his …

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Quiet Time Coaching Episode 528 | New Creation Series — Part 20 | “New Creation - New Direction” Part 3 | Malcolm Cox Introduction A new creation! I'm Malcolm Cox. Welcome to this series on ‘A new creation’. The premise of this series is that God is loving us into spiritual character growth. Jesus is the inspiration for that spiritual character. We…

Introduction Here is your 2-minute tip based on the book, “Plain speaking: How to preach and teach effectively" by David Bercot. "Good speakers aren't born. They're made. And a congregation can play an enormous role in growing up a perpetual crop of good speakers." 144 Good notice Training and mentoring Further education "The first preachers of the…

Introduction A new creation! I'm Malcolm Cox. Welcome to this series on ‘A new creation’. The whole premise of this series is that God is loving us into spiritual character growth. The inspiration for that spiritual character is Jesus. We are being transformed into his likeness. 2 Corinthians 3.18 “And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glo…

Teaching Tip 370 | “Plain Speaking - listeners' pet peeves” | Malcolm Cox Introduction Here is your 2-minute tip based on the book, “Plain speaking: How to preach and teach effectively" by David Bercot. "Whether you're someone who preaches regularly or only occasionally, here's some feedback that your listeners would like to tell you but probably n…

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Introduction A new creation! I'm Malcolm Cox. Welcome to this series on ‘A new creation’. The whole premise of this series is that God is loving us into spiritual character growth. The inspiration for that spiritual character is Jesus. We are being transformed into his likeness. 2 Corinthians 3.18 “And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glo…

You can find the sermon notes here: https://www.malcolmcox.org/?p=33620 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: [malcolm@malcolmcox.org](mailto:malcolm@ma…

Teaching Tip 369 | “Plain Speaking - preaching with power: prophetic preaching” | Malcolm Cox Introduction Here is your 2-minute tip based on the book, “Plain speaking: How to preach and teach effectively" by David Bercot. Bercot emphasises the conversational nature of speaking, but there is a place for the prophetic, by which he means those speake…

Introduction A new creation! I'm Malcolm Cox. Welcome back to this series on ‘A new creation’. Today, one model that may help us understand how God changes us. In previous episodes we have explored the nature of spiritual growth - that it is both practical and mystical. This week we take a look at a model of spiritual growth put forward by Dallas W…

Quiet Time Coaching Episode 525 | New Creation Series — Part 17 | “New Creation - New Change Part 7” | Malcolm Cox Introduction A new creation! I'm Malcolm Cox. Welcome to this series on ‘A new creation’. Today, some concluding thoughts on how God changes us. Many of us grapple with: “I want to change, but can I?” The answer is a resounding yes. No…

Teaching Tip 368 | “Plain Speaking - preparing an expository sermon” | Malcolm Cox Introduction Here is your 2-minute tip based on the book, “Plain speaking: How to preach and teach effectively" by David Bercot. Bercot focuses on topical sermons because "they are usually the easiest for beginning speakers". However, he has a helpful chapter on expo…

Introduction A new creation! I'm Malcolm Cox. Welcome to this series on ‘A new creation’. Today, some more thoughts on how God changes us. This week we take a look at some practicals of spiritual growth put forward by Richard Foster. His bio can be found here, and many helpful articles here. His book, Celebration of Discipline changed my life. Fost…