Oxford Bible Church - Living in the Last Days (audio)

Join Pastor Derek Walker of the Oxford Bible Church as he explores the miraculous healing at the Pool of Bethesda from John 5. He shows how the sign miracle of the healing of this cripple is a picture of our salvation. Jesus comes to us in our hopelessness, and if we’re willing, raises us up by His power to live a new life. This insightful sermon delves into the significance of this miracle, its symbolism in the Gospel of John, and its message of salvation and redemption. Uncover how this ancient event reflects our own need for spiritual healing and the transformative power of faith in Jesus Christ.

Join Peter Hockley from Oxford Bible Church as he explores the message of the prophet Joel, calling for a heartfelt return to God. Delve into themes of repentance, fasting, and seeking divine mercy, emphasizing the importance of genuine spirituality over superficial actions. Discover how turning to God can bring forgiveness, healing, and restoration to one's life. Joel 2:13-14: "So rend your heart, and not your garments; Return to the Lord your God. Who knows if He will turn and relent, and leave a blessing behind Him – a grain offering and a drink offering for the Lord your God?" Psalm 35:13: "I humbled myself with fasting." Psalm 69:10: "I wept and chastened my soul with fasting." (1) Turn from Sin (Isaiah 59:2, John 8:34) (2) Turn from Self (Proverbs 3:5-6) and trust in God (Psalm 118:8-9, 16:11). (3) Turn from Stresses (1 Peter 5:6-7, Isaiah 41:10, Isaiah 43:19) (4) Turn from Stoniness (Revelation 2:2-5)

Pastor Derek Walker of the Oxford Bible Church delves into the 2nd sign miracle in the Gospel of John: the healing of the nobleman's son at the point of death by His word over a distance of 25 miles (John 4:46-54). This encounter revealed the kind of faith God wants to see in us. Through this miracle, learn about the importance of faith, the power of Jesus' word, and how signs and wonders are meant to lead believers to a deeper trust in Christ. Explore how Jesus' miracles were more than just acts of healing—they were messages intended to inspire faith in His teachings.

Join Peter Hockley for an enlightening message on being vigilant in faith. Drawing from the Olivet Discourse, explore the teachings of Jesus Christ on the importance of staying spiritually awake and prepared for His return. Reflect on passages from Luke and Mark, and learn how to align your life with God's will. This program offers both instruction and inspiration for living a purposeful Christian life in anticipation of Christ's Return. *(1) Take heed - be careful, watch out, mind how you live as a Christian (Romans 13:11-14). *(2) Watch – Be diligent in your duty and ready for the Master’s Return (Mark 13:34). *(3) Pray – Be prayerful as you take heed and keep watch: “Watch therefore, and pray always" (Luke 21:36). Mark 14:38: “Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak (to do God's will).” Ephesians 6:18: "Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints." Mark 13:33: “Take heed, watch and pray.” Mark 13:37: “And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch!”

John 14:9: Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip?” It is possible to be with Jesus, even for a great length of time, and not know Him as we should. This enlightening sermon encourages believers to deepen their relationship with Christ, explore the depths of their faith, and fully embrace the acceptance, satisfaction, empowerment, accountability, and eternal union that Jesus offers. Perfect for those seeking to rekindle their Christian walk and understand the profound truths of spiritual growth.

Join Tim Vince, John Campbell and Derek Walker for a special Christmas edition of Bible Study on Revelation TV as they explore Genesis 3:15 and its implications on the story of Christ's birth. Gain insights into the spiritual warfare between good and evil, the significance of the virgin birth, and the role of Israel in biblical prophecy. The team celebrate Christmas by discussing the first prophecy of Christ, the Seed of the Woman (Genesis 3:15), who came to defeat the devil and save mankind. It also reveals the ongoing spiritual warfare.

Explore the concept of 'praying without ceasing' as explained through 1 Thessalonians 5:17: "Pray without ceasing.” This insightful video delves into the idea of regular, heartfelt prayer and how it connects us to a divine 'live stream' from heaven. Discover the joy and power of prayer as more than a duty, but a delightful interaction with God's presence, supported by biblical references and historical anecdotes. God Himself is the initiator of prayer. Prayer begins in God and we are all just joining in the Live Stream of prayer that Heaven is already making available. All we have to do is to join it and be carried along with the Stream of Prayer that is flowing from Him. ‘Without ceasing’ means REGULARLY, without any unnecessary gaps, as often as required. The word 'adialeiptos' (translated ‘without ceasing’) was used to describe a tickling cough. A tickling cough is not one where you cough non-stop. It means that you cough without long gaps between coughs! *I. Let's move from RARE PRAYER to REGULAR PRAYER. Regular prayer doesn’t mean that we are praying 24/7, but that we are in a constant flow of prayer. We are constantly accessing Heaven’s Live Stream of prayer, which catches us up into God’s Presence to walk with Him. “Praying at ALL TIMES (in every opportunity) with all kinds of prayer IN the SPIRIT (Ephesians 6:18). This is the key to joining Heaven’s Live Stream of Prayer. We struggle to join it with our head! Our head is too limited. That’s why we have the Holy Spirit living within our spirits, who makes us able to join that Live Stream. He helps us to tune into the bandwidth of Heaven and join in with what’s flowing from God’s Throne. We need to PRAY in the SPIRIT. Praying in tongues is one way we can pray in the Spirit, and join Heaven’s Live Stream, but it is not the only way. Praying in the Spirit is praying from the Spirit within us, depending on the Spirit to lead and empower us in prayer. It is a way in which we pray, and a place from which we pray, more than it is a kind of prayer. *II. Let's move from HEAD to HEART. We will never be able to pray without ceasing, if we pray only from our HEAD. We have to go from prayer that only comes out of our HEADS to praying from our HEARTS, prayer in which we bring up from the core of our being, expressing God's life & heart of God within us. It’s praying from our HEART. Martin Luther: “Prayer is climbing up into the heart of God.” God invites us to pray from His heart - praying from His lap, from His Father heart. We hear His heartbeat, as we put our head to His heart, like the beloved disciple (John) at the Last Supper, who laid his head on Jesus’ chest (John 13:23). We can hear His heartbeat and pray His heart. The Holy Spirit will give us the right word to return to the Father in prayer. Prayer is joining God’s Live Stream, so what pours out of Heaven through His Word & Spirit enters into us, and through prayer we offer it back to Him in Heaven. Then He responds in the Earth with answers: “So shall My Word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and prosper in the thing for which I sent it” (Isaiah 54:11). Man was never designed to live only from his HEAD. Man was designed to live from his HEART, from the core of his being. And so, let us PRAY from there. *III. Let's move from DUTY to DELIGHT. God wants us to take us from the DUTY of prayer to the DELIGHT of prayer. For many people, prayer is a CHORE, or worse a BORE, when it is so much MORE! Prayer is a DELIGHT. In Matthew 21:13, Jesus quoted from Isaiah 56:7: “I will make them JOYFUL in My House of PRAYER.” There is JOY in the House of PRAYER. Have we found joy in prayer? If not, let’s get into Prayer’s Live Stream. God’s Live Stream will carry you on and carry you up! Psalm 34:5: “They looked to Him (in prayer) and their faces were light (radiant with joy).” When we look to God in prayer, rather than looking to ourselves and our own resources, we go beyond the DUTY and the DISCIPLINE of prayer, and get caught up in the DELIGHT (joy) of prayer. 1Thess 5:17 is the meat in the sandwich: “pray without ceasing.” 1Thess 5:16 & 18 are the bread. These 3 verses are a triptych of simple exhortations: “(1) REJOICE always, (2) PRAY without ceasing, (3) in everything GIVE THANKS” (1Thess 5:16-18). God doesn’t want us in the DRUDGERY of prayer! He wants us to discover the DELIGHT of prayer. So, let us join Heaven’s Live Stream of Prayer that God has made available to us.

Join Peter Hockley, evangelist at Oxford Bible Church, as he delivers an inspiring sermon titled 'Fill Your Horn With Oil And Go.' Drawing from 1 Samuel 16, Peter encourages believers to find hope and strength in God's promise. He shares insights on overcoming grief and moving forward with faith, using biblical examples of Samuel and David. This message is a reminder that God has a purpose for each of us, and even in times of disappointment, He prepares a new future filled with His blessings. (1) Samuel’s Grieving. (2) The Lord's Guiding. The Lord had fresh HOPE, PURPOSE and DIRECTION for Samuel. 1Samuel 16:1: Now the Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go." (3) Samuel’s Going. 1 Samuel 16:13: "Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed David in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward."

Join Peter Hockley from the Oxford Bible Church as he explores the profound message of 'Heaven, Our True Home'. This sermon provides comfort and hope, emphasising the Christian belief in a glorified body and the ultimate union with the Lord. Perfect for those seeking deeper understanding of faith, salvation and our everlasting future. (1) HEAVEN: We will be there (Revelation 7:9-10, Philippians 1:23, 2Corinthians 5:8), for as children of God (John 1:12), we have eternal life (1John 5:12-13). Our citizenship is in Heaven, and God will give us new bodies, so we can live there forever (Philippians 3:20-21, 2Corinthians 5:1-5). (2) HEAVEN: We will be there with Jesus and the Father (John 14:1-3, 1Peter 1:8, Job 19:26-27, Revelation 22:3-4. 3) HEAVEN: We will be there together with all the saints (Matthew 8:11). 4) HEAVEN: We will be there forever in glory (1Corinthians 13:12, 1John 3:1-2).

Join Peter Hockley from Oxford Bible Church as he explores the theme of overcoming weariness through faith in God. Drawing from Isaiah 40, he delves into how believers can find renewed strength and hope amidst life's challenges. Discover the power of praise and the importance of trusting in God's promises to transform a weary soul. The CAUSES of a Weary Soul: (1) WICKEDNESS (Psalm 38:4-6), (2) the WORLD, and (3) WORK. The CURE for a weary soul is the strength of the Lord (Isaiah 40:29-31, John 16:33). The immediate CURE for a weary soul is PRAISE (Psalm 34:1-6, 100:4, Matthew 6:9, Isaiah 61:3, Philippians 3:1, 4:4). We can PRAISE because: (1) GOD IS WITH US (Isaiah 41:10, 43:2), and (2) GOD IS WORKING (John 5:17), and (3) GOD WILL WIN.