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Catch up on all the talks from The Forge Community Church. Practical teaching for everyday life. Curious enough to come see for yourself? You’ll find the kind of church that doesn’t do religious lingo, bad coffee or boring meetings, with separate environments for kids, teens and adults. It all begins with delicious coffee, great music, and a message that’s tied into your everyday life. We meet at Debenham on Sunday morning (10:30am) and at Thurston and Eye on Sunday afternoon (4:00pm)
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Have you ever met someone who changed your life? If we’re lucky, we might meet more than one inspirational person and take meaningful things from each encounter. In this series, ALIVE, we retell the stories of some of the people who met Jesus himself after his resurrection and whose lives were transformed by him. And through these people, we learn …
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True peace was at the heart of God’s original creation, and God has a plan for us to enjoy peace now. Having made stunning promises of peace during his life, Jesus then secured peace for all time though his death and resurrection. Peace freed the disciples from guilt, fear and anxiety, before they were filled with a positive vision of the future, a…
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What does it feel like to lose hope? And what does it feel like to regain it? That was the experience of the disciples in the days after the crucifixion. Sometimes our attitudes and disappointment can blind us to the hope that God is offering - a living hope restored eternally.Have you ever met someone who changed your life? If we’re lucky, we migh…
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Have you ever met someone who changed your life? If we’re lucky, we might meet more than one inspirational person and take meaningful things from each encounter. In this series, ALIVE, we retell the stories of some of the people who met Jesus himself after his resurrection and whose lives were transformed by him. And through these people, we learn …
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The Forge Community Church is a church in Suffolk with a mission to help people find and follow Jesus. The Forge meet physically in Debenham Community Center and have environments for adults kids and youth. We also offer church online so you can connect with the Forge anywhere, anytime, not just those in Mid Suffolk.OUR MISSION: To help people find…
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He thought he was strong. He thought he could be the hero. But how quickly the world around him crumbled as he spoke those words, “I never knew Him.” When fear speaks, its voice is often louder than our loyalties and principles and leads us to places we don’t want to be. Some people defy expectations: Greta Thunberg, Nelson Mandela, the Jamaican bo…
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Have you ever had a lightbulb moment when suddenly everything becomes clear. The world rearranges itself into a new perspective and life will never be the same again. Peter made the ultimate discovery in answering the question, Who is Jesus? and it changed his life forever. Our response to that question can do the same.Some people defy expectations…
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A wise man once said, “If you want to walk on water, you’ve got to get out of the boat!” In order to embrace a life with God, we have to climb out of our comfort zone onto the risky waters of faith. Peter was willing to; are we?Some people defy expectations: Greta Thunberg, Nelson Mandela, the Jamaican bobsleigh team(!) They achieved more than anyo…
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Have you ever felt not good enough, overlooked or too ordinary to make a difference? Maybe it’s time to think again. Peter was living that life when along came Jesus and called him to something he was not qualified for and didn’t think he could measure up to. Jesus saw potential in him that he didn’t see in himself. Maybe he does with us, too. Some…
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At every stage of physical and spiritual growth, we engage in activities that contribute to our development. Some activities are catalysts; significant predictors for forwards movement in our journey of life and faith. So what are the four key catalysts that move us from being ‘stuck’ in life to taking a next step?We all get stuck in a rut. Persona…
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At every stage of physical and spiritual growth, we engage in activities that contribute to our development. Some activities are catalysts; significant predictors for forwards movement in our journey of life and faith. So what are the four key catalysts that move us from being ‘stuck’ in life to taking a next step?Our day-to-day consists of habits …
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At every stage of physical and spiritual growth, we engage in activities that contribute to our development. Some activities are catalysts; significant predictors for forwards movement in our journey of life and faith. So what are the four key catalysts that move us from being ‘stuck’ in life to taking a next step?Our mindset sets the trend for our…
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At every stage of physical and spiritual growth, we engage in activities that contribute to our development. Some activities are catalysts; significant predictors for forwards movement in our journey of life and faith. So what are the four key catalysts that move us from being ‘stuck’ in life to taking a next step?We all share a common challenge: b…
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Whether we’re religious or not, we all have at least one thing in common: We’ve all made some messes in our lives. You’ve said things like, “I messed that up,” “I made a mess of that,” or, “My life is a mess.” We’ve all been in, are in, or are only one decision away from a mess. But there’s something you need to know: there’s a powerful connection …
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Whether we’re religious or not, we all have at least one thing in common: We’ve all made some messes in our lives. You’ve said things like, “I messed that up,” “I made a mess of that,” or, “My life is a mess.” We’ve all been in, are in, or are only one decision away from a mess. But there’s something you need to know: there’s a powerful connection …
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Whether we’re religious or not, we all have at least one thing in common: We’ve all made some messes in our lives. You’ve said things like, “I messed that up,” “I made a mess of that,” or, “My life is a mess.” We’ve all been in, are in, or are only one decision away from a mess. But there’s something you need to know: there’s a powerful connection …
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Whether we’re religious or not, we all have at least one thing in common: We’ve all made some messes in our lives. You’ve said things like, “I messed that up,” “I made a mess of that,” or, “My life is a mess.” We’ve all been in, are in, or are only one decision away from a mess. But there’s something you need to know: there’s a powerful connection …
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Rates rise, bills soar and incomes get squeezed. UK food prices rise by the fastest rate on record as the cost of living crisis bites. Between April 2020 and September 2021, the number of people reporting difficulty paying bills doubled to 15 million. It's a crisis, right? What can the church do? What can we do? WE HELP PEOPLE FIND & FOLLOW JESUS. …
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Rates rise, bills soar and incomes get squeezed. UK food prices rise by the fastest rate on record as the cost of living crisis bites. Between April 2020 and September 2021, the number of people reporting difficulty paying bills doubled to 15 million. It's a crisis, right? What can the church do? What can we do? WE HELP PEOPLE FIND & FOLLOW JESUS. …
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Rates rise, bills soar and incomes get squeezed. UK food prices rise by the fastest rate on record as the cost of living crisis bites. Between April 2020 and September 2021, the number of people reporting difficulty paying bills doubled to 15 million. It's a crisis, right? What can the church do? What can we do? WE HELP PEOPLE FIND & FOLLOW JESUS. …
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Having taught the Ephesians concerning the House Law thatt Holy Spirit was implanting into the churches regarding husbands, wives, slaves, master, parents and children, Paul concludes his Epistle by introducing, by Holy Spirit, his cosmology, his knowledge of the demonic forces arrayed against the churches of Asia Minor. He urges the new believers …
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Pau; laid out the "House Law" for husbands an wives, and now turns to Parents and children, and masters and slaves. All the above were in the house churches scattered throughout Asia Minor. Children were to obey their parents, an honor them, while Fathers took responsibility for them. Slaves were to relate to Masters even as they trusted Christ. Ma…
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Paul chose to set the controlling verb of this section in v. 21 "be being in submission to one another, in the fear of Christ." That pours over into his teaching to husbands and wives. The order is the reverse, but the weight of instruction falls mostly on husbands. Paul has changed his outlook on marriage from 9 years previous in 1 Cor. 7, to the …
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Paul is concluding his teaching to the churches of Asia Minor by way of his circular Epistle to the Ephesians. He urges them to Walk in Light and not partner with darkness. Further, he turns to teaching them about wisdom, not folly, as they follow Jesus as Lord. He concludes with commands concerning drunkenness vs. being filled with Holy Spirit, th…
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Paul commands that each and every Believer strive to become an imitator of Christ. Then, he turns to issue of the immorality that saturate the Gentile culture, and made its way into the churches with the new converts. He commands that immorality, impurity, and greed not even be named among the believers. At the root of much immorality is idolatry, …
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Paul shifts from his instructions to the new Gentile converts and begins to address general needs in the churches scattered over Asia Minor. He begins with teaching about anger and its necessity and its bitter hook of sin. Then he moves on to a lifestyle of thievery, teaching radical Gospel correction, and finally to the command to not grieve the H…
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Anticipation is woven into the very fabric of the Christmas story. The anticipation of a baby, a marriage, a destination, a saviour. It almost seems un-coincidental that anticipation is part of our current Christmas traditions too. Waiting for father Christmas, presents, family to arrive and the EastEnders Christmas special! What are the things you…
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Paul urges the new Gentile converts to lay down their old, tattered wardrobe of blindness, hard hearts, and recklessness, and take up the new wardrobe of life which has been taught to them by Christ, and have their minds renewed. Neither of those two take place once and for all....it is a daily laying down of the old and putting on of the new.…
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We all go through seasons of uncertainty; those times can fill our every waking moment with fear. It’s like we’re wandering around in a wasteland, and we don’t know how or when we will every find our way back. What should we do when we don’t know where to go or what step to take next? Is there anyone out there who can help?…
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Today, Isaac, a young man whom I have known all his life will teach us from Ephesian 4 about the 5 fold ministry that is gifted from God to help lead and unify the Body of Christ. Paul is urging the new Gentile converts to accept the graced gifts from God so that the unity of the Body is clearly evident, and godly leadership sets righteous boundari…
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We all go through seasons of uncertainty; those times can fill our every waking moment with fear. It’s like we’re wandering around in a wasteland, and we don’t know how or when we will every find our way back. What should we do when we don’t know where to go or what step to take next? Is there anyone out there who can help?…
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Paul writes from house prisoner Rome to the new Gentile believers, urging them to walk worthy of their being called out from eternity past, adopted as sons and daughters, and made into one new race. This "worthy" walk focus on humility, gentleness, and forbearance with one another. The power to do so is drawn from the the one faith, one hope, one b…
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We all go through seasons of uncertainty; those times can fill our every waking moment with fear. It’s like we’re wandering around in a wasteland, and we don’t know how or when we will every find our way back. What should we do when we don’t know where to go or what step to take next? Is there anyone out there who can help?…
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We all go through seasons of uncertainty; those times can fill our every waking moment with fear. It’s like we’re wandering around in a wasteland, and we don’t know how or when we will every find our way back. What should we do when we don’t know where to go or what step to take next? Is there anyone out there who can help?…
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Paul prays for 3 specific blessings to come to the new believers who are part of the Third Race....the Church made out of the converted Jews and Gentiles, together. The prayer is for strength, for love, and fullness of God, poured out for them. At the end of the passage, Pul shifts from doctrine to doxology, from theology to high praise.…
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Whether you love them or avoid them at all costs, ghost stories are powerful (even if we are old enough to know better thank to check the closet or under the bed)! But there is a Holy Ghost who does exist; fully God and all powerful. He works through Christians all over the planet yet sadly, Christians often seek to be known more for their talent a…
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Paul takes a side journey in v. 2 after he begins to pray for the Gentile believers in v. 1 This parenthesis goes through verse 13. He wants the Gentile to know that he is imprisoned in Rome because of his ministry to them, but it is Jesus Christ who holds the key. Paul wants his new Brothers and Sisters in Christ to understand that God planned the…
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Whether you love them or avoid them at all costs, ghost stories are powerful (even if we are old enough to know better thank to check the closet or under the bed)! But there is a Holy Ghost who does exist; fully God and all powerful. He works through Christians all over the planet yet sadly, Christians often seek to be known more for their talent a…
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Paul continues to teach the Gentiles that though they were one far off from God, alienated from His revelation to the Jew, NOW through the blood of Christ, they are brought near, He, God Himself, has made a third race of Born-Again Jew and Gentile believers. He, by the blood of Jesus removed the dividing wall of bitterness and death between Jew and…
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Whether you love them or avoid them at all costs, ghost stories are powerful (even if we are old enough to know better thank to check the closet or under the bed)! But there is a Holy Ghost who does exist; fully God and all powerful. He works through Christians all over the planet yet sadly, Christians often seek to be known more for their talent a…
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Paul want to be sure the new believers in Asia Minor know where they came from before they came to Christ. It was spiritual death. Then he follows up with the power of God that raised them to life with Christ, and seated them with Him in the Heavenlies. Mercy opened the door, grace was a free gift, and faith (belief plus trust) drew that free gift …
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Whether you love them or avoid them at all costs, ghost stories are powerful (even if we are old enough to know better thank to check the closet or under the bed)! But there is a Holy Ghost who does exist; fully God and all powerful. He works through Christians all over the planet yet sadly, Christians often seek to be known more for their talent a…
  continue reading
 
Whether you love them or avoid them at all costs, ghost stories are powerful (even if we are old enough to know better thank to check the closet or under the bed)! But there is a Holy Ghost who does exist; fully God and all powerful. He works through Christians all over the planet yet sadly, Christians often seek to be known more for their talent a…
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Paul, in this section of Chapter 1, adds 3 prayers for the Brothers and Sisters who are to receive the circular letter, routed through Ephesus. He prays for them to have the eyes of their heart enlightened, that they discover the immense value that Father God places on them as His inheritance, and that they would be introduced to the awesome power …
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This is an introduction to the life and city of the Ephesians, dominated by the temple of Artemis (or Diana). "Sacred prostitution, banking for the city, and being know as the protector of Ephesus, Artemis was a goddess whose temple was 4X the size of the Parthenon in Athens. Paul the Apostle came to proclaim the Risen Saviour to the Synagogues, an…
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