YCC Podcast

Yeovil Community Church
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Teaching, interviews and more from YCC. We are a church passionate about Jesus. We are committed to worship, see families restored, justice lived out, resources shared and our community transformed. Check us out online at yeovil.cc

  1. 6 Sept

    Called to More – Sarah Horder

    What happens when the things that once helped us grow begin to hold us back? In this message, Sarah explores God's invitation to step beyond comfort, familiarity, and fear into a deeper life with Him. Drawing from Ephesians 3 and Peter stepping out of the boat in Matthew 14, this message reminds us that following Jesus is not about trying harder or becoming more impressive. It is about being rooted in God's love, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and willing to respond when Jesus says, "Come." Whether you've followed Jesus for years or are simply exploring faith, this sermon is an invitation to trust that there is more of God's presence, freedom, courage, and purpose available than we often realise. Key Themes Moving beyond comfort into deeper trust Living with the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit Being rooted in God's love Responding to Jesus' invitation to "come" Trusting God for more than we can ask or imagine As you listen, consider this: where might Jesus be inviting you to take a step beyond what feels safe and familiar? For more information on who we are and to get connected visit https://www.yeovilcommunitychurch.co.uk

    Called to More – Sarah Horder

  2. 12 Jul

    Loving God With All Of Ourselves – Adam Dyer

    What does it really mean to love God—not just with part of our lives, but with everything we are? As we come to the end of our 1010 series and reflect on two years of renewal as a church, this message explores Jesus’ invitation to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. More than a command, it’s an invitation into a deeper relationship—a life shaped by God's love, presence, and transforming power. Looking back over themes of renewal, reconciliation, and life in all its fullness, this talk challenges us not to settle for a comfortable faith. Instead, we're called to lean in: to love God passionately, think deeply, pursue him faithfully, and allow his Spirit to transform every area of our lives. As Yeovil Community Church prepares to step into a new season focused on discipleship, this message is a powerful call to wholehearted commitment—not just as individuals, but as a community living out the way of Jesus together. Key themes: Loving God with heart, soul, mind, and strength Renewal, restoration, and reconciliation Moving from comfort to discipleship The church as a community transformed together Living life in all its fullness What might change if you brought your whole self into God's transforming work? For more information on who we are and to get connected visit https://www.yeovilcommunitychurch.co.uk

    Loving God With All Of Ourselves – Adam Dyer

  3. 5 Jul

    Charcoal Fire – Joe Hardy

    What do you do after you’ve failed? When you know you’ve got it wrong, and you’re not sure how to move forward? In this message from John 21, we step into one of the most moving encounters in Scripture: Jesus meeting Peter by a charcoal fire after Peter’s denial. While Peter returns to what feels familiar and safe, Jesus meets him in the very place that reminds him of his failure—not to shame him, but to restore him. This talk explores how Jesus responds to our mistakes, fears, and shortcomings. Rather than condemning Peter, Jesus recreates the moment of his failure and transforms it into a moment of redemption, calling him forward into a new future. It's a powerful reminder that our worst moments do not define us, and that Jesus specialises in restoring what seems broken. Whether you're carrying guilt, disappointment, shame, or simply feel stuck going back to old patterns, this message points to the God who redeems stories and calls people home again. Key themes: Peter’s restoration after denying Jesus Returning to what feels safe when life feels uncertain Redemption instead of condemnation Jesus meeting us in our failures Being restored and commissioned into something new What would change if you believed that nothing in your story was beyond redemption? For more information on who we are and to get connected visit https://www.yeovilcommunitychurch.co.uk

    Charcoal Fire – Joe Hardy

  4. 28 Jun

    The Secret of Contentment – Adam Dyer

    Why is it so easy to look at someone else's life and think,"If I just had what they have, then I'd be happy"? In this message, we explore the final of the Ten Commandments:"Do not covet." While it may seem like a command about possessions, it actually goes much deeper. At its heart, it's about comparison, envy, and the restless feeling that we're always just one step away from enough. Drawing from the teachings of Jesus, the story of Peter and John, and Paul's words in Philippians, this talk uncovers how comparison quietly steals our joy and distorts our relationships with God, ourselves, and others. Instead of living from a place of scarcity and striving, we're invited to discover a different way of life—one rooted in God's abundance and sufficiency. The challenge isn't simply to want less. It's to become the kind of people who know we are loved, known, provided for, and enough in Christ. Key themes: Why comparison is so destructive The deeper meaning of "do not covet" Self-sufficiency versus God's sufficiency Learning contentment in every season Breaking free from the feeling of "not enough" What might change if you stopped comparing your life to someone else's and started living from God's abundance? For more information on who we are and to get connected visit https://www.yeovilcommunitychurch.co.uk

    The Secret of Contentment – Adam Dyer

  5. 31 May

    What We Believe – Adam Dyer

    What if the biggest problem with lies isn’t what we say—but the stories we live by? In this message, we explore the command “do not lie” in a way that goes far beyond honesty. This isn’t just about telling the truth—it’s about the deeper impact lies have on our relationships, our identity, and the way we see the world. From small exaggerations to distorted self‑beliefs, we begin to see how lies quietly shape the story we live in. At the centre of this talk is a powerful idea: we don’t just tell lies—we sometimes believe them. About ourselves, about others, and even about God. Over time, those beliefs can shape our decisions and our lives. But Jesus offers something different—not just truth as a concept, but truth as a person. A reality that invites us into wholeness, connection, and a better story. This message is an invitation to realign—toward truth, relationship, and a way of living that brings life. Key themes: How lies distort identity, relationships, and reality The stories we believe and how they shape our lives Why truth is relational, not just factual Aligning our lives with Jesus as truth Take a moment to reflect: what story are you living in—and is it grounded in truth? For more information on who we are and to get connected visit https://www.yeovilcommunitychurch.co.uk

    What We Believe – Adam Dyer

  6. 17 May

    Trusting God Where You Are – Amaury Braga

    What if you’re not in the wrong place—but exactly where God wants you to be? In this message, we look at the story of Hannah and her journey through pain, waiting, and deep prayer. Rather than avoiding hardship, this talk reframes it—suggesting that even difficult seasons can be places where God is at work in ways we don’t yet see. Through powerful personal stories and the example of Hannah, we’re invited to bring our whole selves to God—honestly and openly. Not just asking for answers, but discovering something deeper: that God himself is our provider, our Father, and the one who holds our lives. This is a message for anyone feeling stuck, overlooked, or unsure why they’re where they are. It gently reminds us that God meets us in those places—and can do more than we expect. Key themes: Trusting God in difficult or confusing circumstances Bringing our pain honestly before God Discovering God as Father and provider Finding purpose in where we are right now What might change if you believed God has placed you where you are for a reason? For more information on who we are and to get connected visit https://www.yeovilcommunitychurch.co.uk

  7. 10 May

    What Do You Turn Your Hand To? – Adam Dyer

    What Do You Turn Your Hand To? What if “don’t steal” wasn’t just about taking things—but about how we live, work, and treat others every day? In this message, we explore one of the Ten Commandments in a way that goes far deeper than we might expect. Rather than focusing only on obvious acts of theft, this talk uncovers the quiet ways we can take more than we give—through our work, relationships, habits, and even our attention. It challenges us to consider not just what we avoid, but what we actively bring into the world. At the heart of this message is a simple but powerful shift: we’re not created to take—we’re created to give. When we live disconnected from others, we drift toward self‑interest. But when we reconnect with God’s way of living, our hands become tools for generosity, creativity, and blessing. This isn’t just about stopping harmful behaviour—it’s about becoming people who bring life. Key themes: Why stealing goes deeper than just possessions How disconnection leads us to take rather than give Identifying hidden ways we may “steal” in everyday life Repurposing our lives toward generosity and blessing Where might God be inviting you to turn your hands toward something life‑giving? For more information on who we are and to get connected visit https://www.yeovilcommunitychurch.co.uk

    What Do You Turn Your Hand To? – Adam Dyer

  8. 26 Apr

    Jesus, Mary, and the Empty Tomb – Rachel Dyer

    What if the most world‑changing moment didn’t arrive with noise or spectacle—but with your name softly spoken? In this message from John 20, we’re invited into the Easter morning story through the eyes of Mary Magdalene. In her grief and confusion, Mary comes to the tomb expecting to find death—but instead encounters the risen Jesus in a quiet, deeply personal way. This talk explores how resurrection isn’t first recognised through proof or explanation, but through relationship. As the story unfolds, we see how God often meets us not when everything makes sense, but when we’re honest about our loss, our waiting, and our longing. Mary mistakes Jesus for the gardener—yet that misunderstanding becomes an unexpected picture of new creation, hope, and restoration. When Jesus speaks her name, everything changes. This message is for anyone who feels unseen, overwhelmed by grief, or stuck in the darkness of “Friday”—and wonders if hope could still break through. Key themes: Meeting Jesus in grief, doubt, and waiting Resurrection as relationship, not spectacle Being known, seen, and called by name New creation breaking into ordinary moments Take a moment to reflect: what might change if you believed Jesus knows your name? For more information on who we are and to get connected visit https://www.yeovilcommunitychurch.co.uk

    Jesus, Mary, and the Empty Tomb – Rachel Dyer
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Teaching, interviews and more from YCC. We are a church passionate about Jesus. We are committed to worship, see families restored, justice lived out, resources shared and our community transformed. Check us out online at yeovil.cc

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  • Creator
    Yeovil Community Church
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    271
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Copyright © Yeovil Community Church
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