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Welcome to the weekly podcast from Ivy Church. Taken from our Sunday service we hope you are inspired and challenged. To learn more about Ivy Church visit ivychurch.org

  1. 3d ago

    Know the God Who Loves You | Know God

    Does God really love you — even when you’ve messed up, wandered away or lost sight of Him? In this message from our Know God series, Sarah Small explores one of the most extraordinary truths at the heart of the Christian faith: God is love. Looking at the three stories Jesus tells in Luke 15 — the lost sheep, the lost coin and the lost sons — Sarah shows us a God who cares deeply about the one who is lost. He searches, He waits, He welcomes, and when the lost are found, He celebrates. In the story of the two sons, both are lost in different ways. The younger son has walked away from his father, while the older has stayed home but begun to see himself as a slave rather than a beloved son. Yet the father goes out to meet both of them. That’s the love God has for us. We don’t have to clean ourselves up, earn our way back or prove ourselves worthy. God invites us to come home and receive the love He has already demonstrated through Jesus. God doesn’t just tolerate you. He loves you. And His love isn’t simply a warm feeling or a promise of an easy life. God’s love is costly and sacrificial. At the cross, Jesus gave His life for us while we were still sinners, removing the barrier between us and God and making a way for us to come home. So where are you today? Maybe you need to receive God’s love for the first time. Maybe you’ve been around church for years but need to rediscover the joy of being a son or daughter rather than a servant. Or maybe you know how deeply you’re loved — and God is challenging you to share that love with someone else. Key Bible passages: Luke 15 1 John 4:7–10 Romans 5:8 John 3:16

    Know the God Who Loves You | Know God

  2. Sep 27

    Know the God Who Is Holy | Know God

    What does it really mean when we say that God is holy? For many people, holiness sounds like coldness, judgement or condemnation — a God standing at a distance saying, “Keep away. You’re not good enough.” But is that an accurate picture of the God revealed in the Bible? In Week 2 of Know God, Anthony Delaney explores Isaiah’s breathtaking encounter with God in Isaiah 6 and Simon Peter’s encounter with Jesus in Luke 5. When Isaiah sees God as He really is — “Holy, holy, holy” — he also begins to see himself clearly. Yet God’s response isn’t simply to expose Isaiah’s sin. He cleanses him, calls him and gives him a purpose. And centuries later, Peter experiences the same thing in Jesus. The Holy God cleanses us.
The Holy God calls us.
The Holy God commissions us. God doesn’t stand at a distance waiting for us to make ourselves good enough. In Jesus, the Holy One comes near, does for us what we could never do for ourselves, and then invites ordinary, imperfect people to join Him in His mission. As we prepare for the God Loves You Tour at Co-op Live, Anthony challenges us to consider who God might be calling us to reach — and whether we’re willing to answer as Isaiah did: “Here am I. Send me.” Key Bible passages: Isaiah 6:1–8 Luke 5:1–11

    Know the God Who Is Holy | Know God

  3. Sep 20

    The God You’ve Misunderstood | Know God

    What if the biggest barrier between you and God isn’t God — but the picture of Him you’ve been carrying? In the first part of our new Know God series, Anthony Delaney asks one of the most important questions we can ever consider: What is God really like? All of us have a picture of God. It can be shaped by our upbringing, our experiences, other people, disappointment, suffering and even our own assumptions. But what happens when the God we’ve imagined isn’t an accurate picture of the God who has actually revealed Himself? Through the story of Job, Anthony explores what happens when our circumstances don’t seem to match what we believe about God. Job wanted an explanation for his suffering — but instead, God gave him a revelation of Himself. And ultimately, if we want to know exactly what God is like, Scripture points us somewhere even clearer: Look at Jesus. Jesus isn’t simply someone who gives us information about God. He is the revelation of God — “the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being.” This series isn’t simply about knowing more about God. It’s an invitation to really know Him.

    The God You’ve Misunderstood | Know God

  4. Sep 13

    Be an Andrew | The Harvest (Part 2)

    What if making an eternal difference in someone’s life was as simple as bringing them to Jesus? In the second and final part of The Harvest, Gav Lightbown looks at one of the quieter disciples in the Gospels: Andrew. Andrew wasn’t a famous preacher, scholar or teacher. He often lived in the shadow of his brother, Simon Peter. Yet whenever we encounter Andrew in John’s Gospel, we see him doing something remarkably consistent — bringing people to Jesus. He brought his brother Simon. He brought the boy with five loaves and two fish. He helped bring the seeking Greeks who wanted to meet Jesus. His approach was beautifully simple: Find them. Tell them. Bring them. As we prepare for the God Loves You Tour with Franklin Graham at Co-op Live on 3 October, Gav introduces the I Am Andrew initiative and challenges each of us to think of at least one friend, family member, neighbour or colleague who doesn’t yet know Jesus. Who is your one person? Write down their name. Begin praying for them. And when the opportunity comes, have the courage to invite them. God uses ordinary people to carry extraordinary hope. Key Bible passages: 1 Peter 3:15 John 1:35–42 John 6:8–9 John 12 🌾 The Harvest is a two-part mini-series exploring how we can prepare for the opportunities God is giving us to share Jesus, invite others and help people find their way back to God. God Loves You Tour – Manchester 📅 Saturday 3 October 2026 📍 Co-op Live, Manchester 🎟️ Free admission

    Be an Andrew | The Harvest (Part 2)

  5. Sep 6

    Will You Come With Me? | The Harvest (Part 1)

    What if sharing your faith was simpler than you thought? As we look ahead to the God Loves You Tour with Franklin Graham at Co-op Live, Gav Lightbown challenges us to think about the part each of us can play in seeing a harvest of transformed lives across Greater Manchester. Using the story of Philip and the Ethiopian official in Acts 8, Gav explores what it means to live as a witness for Jesus — allowing our everyday lives to reflect Him, listening to the people around us, sharing the Gospel simply, and having the courage to offer a personal invitation. In this message, Gav introduces the LISTEN approach to sharing faith: L – Listen to their story I – Identify the difference Jesus can make S – Share your story T – Take them to the cross and empty tomb E – Encourage them to receive Christ N – Nurture them in their new relationship with Jesus Because evangelism isn’t about winning an argument or having all the answers. Sometimes it begins with one very simple question: “I’m going — will you come with me?” And when someone says yes to Jesus, that’s not the finish line. It’s the starting line. We’re called to climb into the chariot with them, walk alongside them and help them grow as disciples. Key Bible passages: Acts 8:26–40 2 Corinthians 3 Galatians 5:22–23 Romans 12:2 Psalm 119:30 🌾 The Harvest is a two-part mini-series exploring how we can prepare for the opportunities God is giving us to share Jesus, invite others and help new believers take their first steps of faith. God Loves You Tour – Manchester 📅 Saturday 3 October 2026 📍 Co-op Live, Manchester 🎟️ Free admission

    Will You Come With Me? | The Harvest (Part 1)

  6. Jul 26

    Judgement, Heaven & Hell: What Happens After We Die? | God’s Book

    What really happens after we die? Is judgement something to fear? What does the Bible actually say about heaven, hell and eternity? In the final message of our God’s Book series, Lynn Swart explores one of the Bible’s biggest and most challenging questions: What happens at the end? Drawing from Revelation, Matthew 25 and the wider story of Scripture, Lynn reminds us that God’s judgement is not simply about punishment, but about perfect justice, restoration and the hope of a new creation. Most importantly, she points us to Jesus—the One who was judged in our place so that we can receive eternal life through Him. In this message you’ll discover: • Why God’s judgement is ultimately good news • The difference between the Book of Deeds and the Book of Life • What Jesus taught about the Sheep and the Goats • Why grace and truth always belong together • How God’s justice restores what is broken • The hope of heaven and the invitation to eternal life through Christ Rather than becoming consumed by speculation about Revelation, we’re invited to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus—the centre of God’s story from Genesis to Revelation. Key Bible passages: • Revelation 20–22 • Matthew 25:31–46 • John 5:24 • John 8:1–11 • Romans 3:23–24 • Psalm 96:12–13 📖 God’s Book is a teaching series inspired by Andrew Ollerton’s bestselling book, exploring the Bible as one unified story that ultimately points to Jesus.

    Judgement, Heaven & Hell: What Happens After We Die? | God’s Book

  7. Jul 19

    Is the Bible’s View of Sex Outdated? | God’s Book

    Is the Bible’s teaching about sex, relationships and marriage outdated — or is it pointing us towards something deeper? In this message from our God’s Book series, Anthony Delaney explores one of the most personal and challenging questions people ask about Christianity today: does the Bible’s view of sex still make sense in our modern world? Looking at the big story of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation, Anthony unpacks how the Bible presents sex not as something shameful, but as a good gift from a loving God — designed around covenant, faithfulness, identity and love. With honesty and sensitivity, this message explores: • Why God cares about sex and relationships • How Jesus holds together both grace and truth • The difference between freedom and healthy boundaries • Why our deepest identity is found in Christ • What marriage, singleness and friendship reveal about God’s love • How Jesus meets us with compassion, forgiveness and transformation From the woman caught in adultery in John 8 to the picture of the wedding feast in Revelation, the Bible tells a bigger story — not of rules and shame, but of a God who loves us, restores us and invites us into true life.

    Is the Bible’s View of Sex Outdated? | God’s Book

  8. Jul 12

    Do Miracles Still Happen? | God’s Book

    Can we really trust the Gospel accounts of Jesus? And if we can, do miracles still happen today? In this message from our God’s Book series, Matt Donaldson explores the reliability of the Gospels, the evidence for the resurrection, and why Christians believe Jesus still heals, speaks and works miraculously today. Looking at both the historical evidence and the biblical story, Matt challenges us to move beyond “practical atheism”—believing in God while living as though He never intervenes—and instead rediscover a faith that expects God to move. In this message you’ll discover: • Why the Gospel accounts are historically trustworthy • The evidence for Jesus’ resurrection • Whether miracles still happen today • How to avoid both scepticism and unhealthy obsession with the supernatural • What it means to be a supernatural community centred on Jesus Ultimately, Christianity isn’t simply another philosophy or moral framework—it’s the story of a miraculous God who stepped into history to bring life, freedom and hope. 📖 God’s Book is a teaching series inspired by Andrew Ollerton’s book of the same name, exploring the Bible as one unified story that points to Jesus.

    Do Miracles Still Happen? | God’s Book
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Welcome to the weekly podcast from Ivy Church. Taken from our Sunday service we hope you are inspired and challenged. To learn more about Ivy Church visit ivychurch.org

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  • Creator
    Ivy Church Podcast
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    500
  • Rating
    Clean
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