Podcasts by First Cup
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The last one. from 2020-11-27T04:00
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The Message you should never ignore ! from 2020-11-26T04:00:01
Hebrews 1:1-3 tells us the lengths God has taken to talk to us . So the question is - what do we do with His Message ? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Celebrating our Messiahâ¤ď¸ from 2020-11-24T21:30:37
We get to celebrate our Saviorâs birth & live in His legacy of Hope ! Praise Him! Suggested song : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaMmIs7scReOg-irWNhY0DhsFAUy65byY --- Send in a voice m...
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Four seasons in ONE from 2020-11-24T03:30:30
Jingle bells, hustle and bustle, Christmas clear out , COVID..... Jesus??? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Christmas Crasher from 2020-11-22T20:13:55
An ex-âwedding crasherâ looking at Christmas through new eyes. We are restrained in our own affections. ââ2 Corinthians⏠â6:11 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Arise Shine, you salty light! from 2020-11-20T03:30:58
An exhortation from Matthew 5 -đ§đĄ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Choosing Your Flavour from 2020-11-18T20:48:37
A reminder to embrace all the seasons in life, some more challenging than others with a Christlike faith and fragrance.... and desiring the tea in our pots to reflect WHO we believe in, rather than...
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Growing in gratitude from 2020-11-18T04:18:20
A challenge to give thanks in all circumstances --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Take Heart Overcomers đŞđźđ from 2020-11-17T03:55:38
The Good News is the Good News in every season, in every circumstance --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Love & Honour đ from 2020-11-15T20:39:43
As we approach Christmas over the next few weeks, let us be reminded of Romans 12 vs 9-10 that calls us to love one another and to outdo one another in showing honour. --- Send in a voice messa...
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âIâm coming Lord!â from 2020-11-13T04:00
Inspiration from the humble life of Alphonsus Rodriguez... and John 15:5 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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That ONE THING! from 2020-11-12T04:00:43
Jesus was very clear about what he thought was important . Are we? Some reflections on Luke 10:38-42 ... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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The disciple whom Jesus Loved from 2020-11-10T21:07:50
Drawing inspiration from the disciple John and his intimate knowledge of Jesusâ Great Love. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Good vibes only from 2020-11-09T03:30:55
Personification of the tree beside streams of Living Water and how it could impact our day with a challenge for the week! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Iâve had enough Lord from 2020-11-05T07:01
If you are feeling like you are not coping - you are not alone. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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The Harvest is Plentiful from 2020-11-04T03:30:22
Could it be that when Jesus said âthe harvest is Plentifulâ that maybe He meant âthe harvest is Plentifulâ? If the harvest is Plentiful, what then is the problem? Nic takes us through this simple c...
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Testimony Tuesday: Surviving COVID from 2020-11-03T04:00
A story about a young woman coming back from the brink of death --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Lights of the World from 2020-11-01T19:53:42
God calls us to be LIGHTS in the world...to not be hidden but to radiate His hope, joy and freedom in the darkest of places... And not in our own capacity but by the power of the Holy Spirit. ---...
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Stand in awe from 2020-10-30T04:00
Why and how should we âfear Godâ? Reflections on the holiness & greatness of God from Isaiah 40 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Being with Jesus from 2020-10-29T03:30:47
Knowing we have access to Him, we can talk with Him, walk with Him, He is right there - this means we have so much to give to those around us. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1st...
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One Body united and Sustained by Jesus from 2020-10-28T03:30:15
A reminder that we are all connected as Gods children as one body by His body --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Testimony Tuesday with RodĂŠ from 2020-10-27T04:00:32
A beautiful account of a coupleâs obedience to Godâs plan and His sovereign timing for their family - even when it went it seemed â crazyâ . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcu...
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Question Four âď¸ from 2020-10-26T04:00:50
Today we take a fresh look at responding to that challenging question, âWhatâs in your hand?â --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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The Gardener đł from 2020-10-23T04:00:42
Listen to what happens when a garden is left to grow into a jungle , and how that correlates to John 15.: 1-7 where the Gardener is at work in our lives . --- Send in a voice message: https://a...
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Feed your Faith đâ¤ď¸ from 2020-10-21T21:41:26
What provides nourishment for our Faith ? Godâs Living Word does⨠... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Work as Worship from 2020-10-18T20:02:35
Crossing the secular sacred divide on the bridge of âAvodahâ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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The Lords Prayer from 2020-10-16T03:30:04
Sit back and relax as Nic takes us through the Lordâs Prayer. Let this wash over you, and minster to your heart and spirit. Enjoy â¤ď¸ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Dancing For an audience of One from 2020-10-14T19:17:10
Letâs encourage each other to turn off our own music and and start listening for the Lordâs knowing that He is the only answer to peace, contentment and life. Letâs choose another drumbeat and danc...
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In the arena from 2020-10-14T04:00
Making sure weâre fully engaged in advancing the kingdom of God --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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â¨Testimony Tuesdayđ from 2020-10-12T20:01:25
A beautiful account of Godâs glorious faithfulness to a family. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Roaring together from 2020-10-11T21:35:20
Letâs do this together! Unity is something God loves. We can celebrate our diversity. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Walk the Word from 2020-10-09T04:55:06
Byron shares from John 1:1 & John 17 about the word being life, truth and being aware of walking in this life and truth đ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Renewed Strength from 2020-10-08T04:01:10
Leaning. Trusting. Abiding... In this episode, Ian continues the theme of letting the Lord renew our strength. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Tired of being tired? from 2020-10-07T04:00:41
If youâre feeling weary , then this oneâs for you ! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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TESTIMONY TUESDAY | with Holly Walton from 2020-10-05T19:14:11
Holly shares about some gems she has discovered in her walk with the Lord. These Truths have brought richness to her life and a depth that we hope inspires you. --- Send in a voice message: htt...
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Leaning Back â¤ď¸ from 2020-10-04T22:33:01
Cultivating a heart posture of leaning into God. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Surely we will delight in our inheritance! from 2020-10-02T03:30:13
Renewing our perspective of the privilege we have in walking in relationship with the Father. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Go Fly a Kite from 2020-10-01T04:21:23
âThe wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.â --- Send in a voice messag...
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7 Things God Loves from 2020-09-30T03:30:08
A look at some of the things God loves. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Donât Look Back from 2020-09-27T19:30:15
Desiring a faith and trust in the Lord, and not to turn back to what was, but walk forewords into the purpose & promises God has for our lives... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/...
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Sun washed, scrubbed clean from 2020-09-25T04:33:31
A meditation on Psalm 19 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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The Lord is always with you from 2020-09-22T22:59:47
Being aware of Gods presence and promises that He is always with us, that He goes before us and that He promises never to forsake us is a powerful truth we should never forget --- Send in a voic...
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Carpe diem? Colere deum! from 2020-09-21T04:00:23
Ian speaks about Joseph, faithfulness and motives. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Gods love language from 2020-09-18T04:00:43
We often speak of Godâs love for us but do we know how HE wants to be loved BY US? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Holy Spirit our Counselor , Teacher, our Strengthener, our Helper, our Intercessor, our Standby. from 2020-09-16T21:29:12
Edwina shares from John 14vs25-27. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Through the fire ? from 2020-09-16T03:30:26
The triumphant story in Daniel about the three servants of God and their unwavering trust in the Lord. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Testimony Tuesday ⢠ABIDE | Jane Kang from 2020-09-15T04:00:41
Jane, an Australian/Korean singer-songwriter, shares the beautiful story behind her beautiful song. To hear the song... ...
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Donât be a lions breakfast from 2020-09-14T04:00:11
A timely warning and reminder from 1 Kings 13 - to hold fast to the Word of God as He has commanded you to. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Distractions. from 2020-09-11T03:30:17
Nic shares some first hand thoughts on distractions, and shares some encouragement from Paul, Jesus and Hebrews. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Finishing strong from 2020-09-09T04:00:31
A look at Calebâs example of routing the enemy at 85 years old --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Inside out from 2020-09-07T04:00:26
Sometimes the greatest ânewâ is what He is doing in each one of us. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Whatâs changed for you? from 2020-09-04T01:30:31
A challenge to consider one thing that God is saying you should do differently in this new season. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Spring Cleaning ? from 2020-09-02T04:00:19
We read from Hebrews 12:1-3 and Romans 8 : 5-8 in the Message and find out what this has to do with spring- cleaning! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Isaiah 43 vs 15-21 Behold I am doing a new thing. from 2020-08-30T21:28:37
Edwina shares on a passage from Isaiah 43 vs 15-21. May our God of Hope fill you with His Hope??. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Praise in all seasons from 2020-08-27T18:40:21
Shelagh encourages us to praise The Lord in all seasons. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Jehovah Himself watches over you from 2020-08-27T03:30:28
Lessons learnt from King Hezekiah, and a look at Psalm 121. Who really fights our battles? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Handing It Over from 2020-08-25T20:31:14
God sees us and meets us wherever we are - in the valleys and on the mountain tops of life. And He promises to bring us rest, as long as we hand it over.... --- Send in a voice message: https:/...
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Testimony Tuesday ! Even through the Valley, God is good. from 2020-08-25T04:00:07
Liesle-Ann shares some of her journey through the valley of the shadow of death, and how the Lord has met her in her grief and loss . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Preach the Gospel? from 2020-08-24T03:30:10
Nicholas is inspired, challenged by Ron 1:16. He shared a message many have heard, yet at the same time one which many have not heard. May this message stir your hearts once again, as we seek to fu...
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Not Home Yet from 2020-08-21T04:16:50
Suffering serves to remind us we are not home .. yet... and that God works all things for the good of those who live Him according to His purposes. (Rom8:28) Ps- always order slap chips --- Sen...
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Are you sure youâre alive?! from 2020-08-20T04:00:52
Jesus came to bring us fullness of life... what does that look like, and can we really have it? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Victory in our step from 2020-08-18T23:28:06
ShĂŠlagh shares a reminder of the way we can walk because of the prize of Victory we share! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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TESTIMONY TUESDAY | Grace from 2020-08-18T04:00:20
Grace shares a powerful testimony about how trusting the Lord will never disappoint and seeking Him first leads to things we would never expect. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1...
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What position does God need you to be? from 2020-08-17T00:23:22
We donât always need to work towards first place. Take time to hear from God about where He needs you to be. Sometimes we are called to lead, to follow and to support. --- Send in a voice messa...
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âIn Him we live and move and have our being...â from 2020-08-14T04:00:03
Our society is filled with unseen statues to unknown gods. Yet we know that The Living God is not far from anyone. In Him we live and move and have our being. --- Send in a voice message: https:...
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Spiritually Fireproof from 2020-08-13T04:00:28
Cheryl shares from Daniel 3 - do we have faith in God himself , or in what we want God to do for us ? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Limitless Love from 2020-08-11T20:39:34
Edwina shares and invites you to consider Jesusâ commandment: ... that you love one another, just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my...
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Testimony Tuesday: Our God of Angel Armies ?? from 2020-08-11T04:01:58
Fighting on their knees for a loved one fighting Covid-19... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Promised Land - Experiences while starting a business from 2020-08-10T03:30:26
Reflections and lessons learnt from starting our small Physiotherapy practice three years ago. Is the Lord still faithful? ???? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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You donât fit in from 2020-08-07T04:25:23
If all you want is your own way, flirting with the world every chance you get, you end up enemies of God and His way. James4:4 (message) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/mes...
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I AM with you... from 2020-08-06T03:30
A reminder of Godâs promise that we are never alone, and a look at at the consistency of our Father over the ages?? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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A Chosen People from 2020-08-04T20:33:17
We are Godâs chosen people, a royal priesthood, a Holy Nation. WHO we are in Christ is way more important than WHAT we do for Him. In this episode we explore the importance of our identity and remi...
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Testimony Tuesday!?? Answered ? from 2020-08-04T03:30:47
Nicholas shares a story about how God cares for the big things and little things, and how He hears and can answer our prayers ? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Heâs on board from 2020-07-31T01:01:08
Godâs rescue plan of sending His one and only son to die for our sins, to forgive us so we could to be in a relationship with Him is extraordinary. What Love! Sometimes we need reminders to fix our...
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One Body ~ In Community from 2020-07-29T23:25:40
When God tells us we are unified by His son Jesus Christ, how do we remain connected during a time that separates us? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Our Serve ? from 2020-07-29T04:00:28
Ian looks into the âWHYâ of Serving... in the light of who He is, and who we are in Him. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Testimony Tuesday ? Kevin & Cara from 2020-07-28T04:01:30
Heâs the Captain... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Getting off the Stage from 2020-07-27T04:00:51
Cheryl shares from John 3:22-30. Itâs time for us to give way to The One . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Trusting God to finish the story from 2020-07-23T19:18:57
Edwina shares on Romans 8vs28, trusting God to work all things for good when plans donât go to plan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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What a joy it is to know the Lord! from 2020-07-23T03:30:45
Simone shares about the richness of community, and pearls from Ps 103 and Ps 118. Includes some faith building testimonies too! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Bravery Reflects your Intimacy from 2020-07-22T04:05
A reflection on an observational truth about our relationship with our Heavenly Father and how it is reflected in how we live. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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TESTIMONY TUESDAY | A step of Faith from 2020-07-21T03:55
Nic shares with us such an encouraging testimony demonstrating Godâs love, power & healing...and the way He knows His children so well. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/mes...
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Got unforgiveness? Be freed! from 2020-07-20T03:30:29
A teaching we know well, yet as profound today as the day Jesus spoke it. This particular teaching is available in a shareable WhatsApp message form upon request from Nic ????? --- Send in a voi...
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Deeply Rooted from 2020-07-16T19:54:13
Godâs reminder to root ourselves firmly and deeply in Him, so that even in the heat, droughts and floods of life, our strength comes from the Lord. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm...
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You have heard, have you believed? from 2020-07-15T05:00
This is an episode where we are challenged to look at our own hearts and see if there are any areas of our lives where we have heard the good news, but not believed it. --- Send in a voice messa...
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Testimony Tuesday: Josh and the Loose Tooth. ? from 2020-07-14T05:01:09
6 year old Joshua speaks about how God answered his simple prayer of faith this week... ? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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What lens are you looking through? from 2020-07-13T05:00:43
Byron talks about a personal challenge in seeing people how God sees them --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Beware of cheap imitations... from 2020-07-10T05:01:16
Today Ian talks around the reality and challenge of a super-important truth: âWe become what we beholdâ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Sons and daughters of encouragement. from 2020-07-09T04:00:33
Cheryl shares about the importance of â encouraging one another dailyâ. ( Hebrews 3:10; 1 Thess 5:11) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Isaiah 35v 4 Be strong , Fear not from 2020-07-07T23:11:49
Isaiah 35 vs 4&5 Be strong , Fear not. Behold your God will come. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Abba fights for us?? from 2020-07-06T05:00:53
A brief look at 2 Chronicles 20 and the deliverance which the Lord gave his people âyou need only be still..â ??? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Be Fruitful from 2020-07-03T05:30:20
Being fruitful is the essence of being a good tree, and a good tree cannot bear bad fruit. You can learn a lot whilst working in the garden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup...
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The Wise & Foolish Builders. from 2020-07-02T05:00:51
Nic shares a story many of us will know well, but itâs one that is so foundational, and a wonderful reminder??? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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I Am the Storm from 2020-07-01T05:34:06
Sometimes the thing we are frightened will break us, actually is the very thing that makes us... and the safest place is always the center of Godâs will. --- Send in a voice message: https://anc...
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Godâs love & Christâs perseverance from 2020-06-26T04:00:36
Dave shares from 2 Thes 3:5 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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New plan. New identities. from 2020-06-25T05:04:33
In this episode, ShĂŠlagh talks about how God wants to engage with us. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Abba, Father. from 2020-06-22T05:01:21
Ian considers what calling Him âFatherâ means for us as children of God. ?Romans 8:14-16 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Stop,turn away, be still. from 2020-06-19T04:00:17
Cheryl shares from Psalm 37:7-9 about needless stress and anger ...and the antidote. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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The Perfect Storm from 2020-06-17T22:43:35
Looking at the storms around us as perfect opportunities for God to intervene --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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A song of Trust - Psalm 20 from 2020-06-17T05:01:05
An encouragement to proclaim the Living Word, and the power & hope therein. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Testimony Tuesday! ? How deep, how wide, and how high is the Fatherâs love from 2020-06-16T05:05
Simone shares a short testimony about our Great Physician ?? PS: the crackling sound in the background is the fire place - may this word be fuel to your flame! ? --- Send in a voice message: htt...
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Changed thinking changes lives from 2020-06-15T05:24:01
Donât become so well adjusted to your culture - that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead fix your attention on God and youâll be changed from the inside out --- Send in a voice messa...
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Scattered abroad, now Gathered Together from 2020-06-11T21:10:26
Parallels between Pentecost & the Tower of Babel, a look at the curse of language and a separating of people, and then a restoration of that curse at Pentecost. Enjoy ? --- Send in a voice messa...
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How is your joy? from 2020-06-11T04:39:08
This morning the Lord laid Psalm 34 on my heart. I felt God reminding me of who HE is and that it is SAFE to trust Him. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Standing in Hope from 2020-06-10T04:30:29
Dave shares from Colossians 1:22-23 about not being moved from the hope held out in the gospel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Testimony Tuesday: Melanie & Gerhardt from 2020-06-09T05:03:38
This morning we hear from a special couple who live by faith. They share inspiring accounts of Godâs Faithfulness and what it looks like to surrender oneâs finances to God. --- Send in a voice ...
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Let Heaven Rejoice from 2020-06-04T21:51:10
Byron ends this week with an encouragement from Luke 15 and a challenge to humble ourselves before God and allowing the Shephard to carry us home. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm...
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Mini Temples within the Mess from 2020-06-04T05:01:57
Today Ian speaks about the hard-to-accept, mind-blowing privilege and responsibility Jesus has given us in society. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Underneath us... from 2020-06-03T05:00:35
Cheryl reflects on Deuteronomy 32:9-12 . â ... like an eagle that stirs up its nest and hovers over its young, that spreads its wings to catch them, and carries them on its pinions.â --- Send i...
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Edwina starts off the week with a reflection on Psalm 50vs15 from 2020-06-01T05:34:36
Psalm 50vs15 ; Call upon me in the day of trouble, I will deliver you and you shall glorify me --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/1stcup/message
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Welcome to First Cup from 2020-05-30T13:56:28
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