Authority

Our series on Authority aims to help us to reflect on different aspects of our relationship to ‘authority’, which is particularly significant for us in an age of question and cynicism. We look at civil authority, spiritual authority, personal authority, and scriptural authority.


The Effects of Porn | Ian Henderson (11am Sermon)

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For Relationship Sunday this month on 24 November, we welcomed a visit from guest speaker Ian Henderson, founder of the Naked Truth Project. Ian preaches about one of the most significant culture shaping influences of our time - internet pornography. He spoke at all three of our services, but this talk is best for over 13s only.

Ian shared a story of hope, preaching on Ezekiel 37 and also told us about recovery resources available as well as a bible study called Proverbs vs Pornhub.

You can continue exploring this topic, either on your own as a small group - simply download the discussion notes.

Ian Henderson from Naked Truth Project

24th November 2019 - 11am Service

For Relationship Sunday this month on 24 November, we welcomed a visit from guest speaker Ian Henderson, founder of the Naked Truth Project. Ian preaches about one of the most significant culture shaping influences of our time - internet pornography. He spoke at all three of our services, but this talk is best for over 13s only.

Ian shared a story of hope, preaching on Ezekiel 37 and also told us about recovery resources available as well as a bible study called Proverbs vs Pornhub.

You can continue exploring this topic, either on your own as a small group - simply download the discussion notes.

Scriptural Authority - Helen Paynter

17th November 2019 - 7pm Service

This week, we continued our series on Authority with a visit from a special guest speaker, Revd Dr Helen Paynter from Bristol Baptist College. Helen is passionate about helping people to get to grips with the Bible, because she has seen its power to transform lives.

To continue exploring this topic, you can download the discussion notes.

It's Christmas time in the city...

We would love you to join us in celebrating the story of Christmas with a whole month of special activities happening throughout December.

You may the kind of person who thinks "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday". Or that it's "The Most Wonderful Time of The Year. Or perhaps even just the thought of the busy season makes you long for just a "Silent Night".

There's no denying it "Christmas Time Is Here" - "Christmas Is All Around". So, dust off those baubles and start making those lists if you haven't done already!

"Last Christmas", we had a whole series of special events to help you "Step Into Christmas". And this year we've got a whole stocking full of things too.

This Christmas, we hope you have a "Wonderful Christmas Time". More than that though, we hope you discover and rediscover Jesus amongst the busyness of a festive Christmas season.

We are really excited to invite you along, whether you are familiar with church or not, everyone is welcome!

Find out more about all our events on our Christmas at Woodlands Church page.

Personal Spiritual Authority - Dave Mitchell

10th November 2019 - 11am Service

This week, we continued our series on Authority with a talk on personal spiritual authority and identity from Dave Mitchell.

The main purpose of this series is to reflect on different aspects of our relationship to ‘authority’, which is particularly significant for us in an age of question and cynicism.

To continue exploring this topic, you can download the discussion notes.

Spiritual Authority - Rob Scott-Cook

3rd November 2019 - 7pm Service

This Sunday, we begin our series on Authority from 1 Peter 5 with a talk on Spiritual Authority from Rob Scott-Cook.

The main purpose of this series is to reflect on different aspects of our relationship to ‘authority’, which is particularly significant for us in an age of question and cynicism.

To continue exploring this topic, you can download the discussion notes.

Spiritual Authority - Rob Scott-Cook (7pm Sermon)

3rd November 2019 - 7pm Service

This Sunday, we begin our series on Authority from 1 Peter 5 with a talk on Spiritual Authority from Rob Scott-Cook.

The main purpose of this series is to reflect on different aspects of our relationship to ‘authority’, which is particularly significant for us in an age of question and cynicism.

To continue exploring this topic, you can download the discussion notes.