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Living Toward The Day: 'Hungering & Thirsting For Righteousness' (Matthew 5:1-12)
Episode 01 | Matt 5:1-12 | Dave Miles | 26/04/2026
Dave begins a new series on the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7), beginning with the Beatitudes and focusing on Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.”
Dave presents righteousness as a new way of living—obedience from the heart that seeks God’s kingdom and will “to the max.”
This talk explores why believers would crave God’s will, arguing from Ephesians 1 that God’s will and pleasure are one and the same, reflecting the Old Testament concept of God’s “ratzon” (favour/pleasure/will), illustrated in Psalms, Proverbs, and Isaiah 61 as the Messiah’s announcement of the “year of the Lord’s favour.”
Dave challenges fear-based views of God, frames obedience as entering God’s delight, and addresses spiritual apathy by showing how Jesus awakens desire, using John 4 to reveal misplaced pursuits that don’t satisfy and invite people to living water and true fulfilment.
We Belong To The Day: 'A New Heavens & A New Earth' (2 Peter 3)
Episode 07 | 2 Peter 3 | David Miles | 19/04/2026
Dave reflects on 2 Peter 3, explaining that the “day of the Lord” answers scoffers by affirming Jesus’ future return and judgment, delayed not by unfaithfulness but by God’s patience so more may repent during an ongoing global missionary period.
He argues verse 10 is best translated “the earth and the works in it will be found/exposed,” not “burned up,” based on older Greek manuscripts, reshaping the view that creation will be discarded. “Destroyed” is explained as dissolved and radically transformed, like the world after Noah’s flood, with God pictured as a refiner whose purifying fire yields a new heavens and new earth—this world renewed, not replaced. Implications include the lasting significance of good works, God’s loving judgment that purges evil, and readiness for Christ’s sudden return amid continued gospel expansion worldwide.
The Day Rises: 'Before we Finish' (1 Thess 5)
Episode 04 | 1 Thess 5 | Tim Small | 12/4/2026
Tim closes our series on 1 Thessalonians by comparing preparing for “the day of the Lord” to preparing for his wedding, arguing that believers should order their whole lives toward readiness.
He explains the Old Testament background of the phrase, noting Israel’s mistaken expectation of automatic blessing and Amos’s warning that religious activity without acceptable preparation leads to judgment, though with a promise of restoration.
From 1 Thessalonians 5, he outlines practical preparation in relationships: honour and submit to church leaders (noting the recent appointment of new elders), live in peace, correct the idle, encourage the disheartened, help the weak with patience, and do not repay wrong for wrong, especially amid persecution. He adds spiritual practices—rejoice, pray, give thanks, test teaching, and abstain from evil—then reassures that God faithfully sanctifies and keeps believers blameless through Jesus’ death and resurrection.
Easter Sunday 2026: ‘How Our Hearts Burned’ (Luke 24)
Episode 02 | Luke 24 | Stuart Brooking | 5/4/2026
Have you ever felt the deep disillusionment of a dream that didn’t turn out the way you expected? In this Easter message from Stuart, we walk alongside two downcast disciples on the road to Emmaus. Weighed down by the trauma of the cross, they encounter a "stranger" who connects the dots of history—from the Garden of Eden to the suffering servant of Isaiah. Discover how a two-hour Bible study with the risen Jesus transformed their despair into a burning passion, and how that same resurrection life offers us a new beginning today.
Good Friday 2026: 'The Story Of Good Friday' (Luke 22-23)
Episode 01 | Luke 22-23 | David Miles | 3/4/2026
Good Friday is a day marked by deep contrast. It is harrowing and somber, yet it is uniquely rich with the glory of God. In this special gathering, Dave leads us through a devotional reflection on the final hours of Jesus’ life as recorded in Luke 22-23.
From the dark shadows of the Garden of Gethsemane to the public mockery of the Roman trials, we witness the "power of darkness" seemingly taking control. However, beneath the surface of this tragedy lies the greatest victory in human history. Through the vivid exchange of Jesus for the murderer Barabbas, we see the heart of the Gospel: the Innocent One dying in the place of the guilty.
Maundy Thursday 2026: 'A Homily' (Luke 22-23)
"Why is this night different to all other nights?" This is the question that has echoed through Jewish households for centuries during the Passover feast. But two thousand years ago, in a quiet upper room and a shadowed garden, that traditional question took on a weight it had never held before.
In this moving maundy thursday reflection, Toby weaves together the ancient story of Israel’s deliverance with the immediate, harrowing reality of Jesus’ final hours. While the rest of Jerusalem celebrated a God who once came close, Jesus was becoming the God who stayed close—even unto death. Join us as we journey from the flickering candles of the Passover table to the dawn of the crucifixion, discovering how a Lamb led to the slaughter became our ultimate means of life.
The Day Rises: ‘Love as Discipleship’
Episode 03.
1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13
Toby Dedden
29/03/2026
Soma Camp 2026: 'Liam, Chris, Toby, Dan'
Episode 03.
Psalm 46, Job 38-42, Mark 5, Romans 1
New Elders
15/03/2026
Soma Camp 2026: 'Stepping Outside Our Comfort Zone'
Episode 02.
Acts 16:1-5
Stuart Coulton
14/03/2026
Soma Camp 2026: 'Annoying The Neighbours, Persecution & The Church'
Episode 01.
Acts 9:1-31
Stuart Coulton
14/03/2026
The Day Rises: ‘Life on Life’
Episode 02.
1 Thessalonians 2:1-16
Toby Dedden
08/03/2026
The Day Rises: ‘How People Change’
Episode 01.
1 Thess 1
Toby Dedden
01/03/2026
We Belong To The Day: 'The Day Of The Lord'
Episode 06.
Various
Stuart Brooking
21/02/2026
We Belong To The Day: 'Judgement Day'
Episode 05.
Revelation 19-20
David Miles
15/02/2026
Vision Sunday: ‘Children of the Day’
Episode 01.
1 Thess 5:1-11
Toby Dedden
8/2/2026
We Belong To The Day: 'Jesus' Promise & Ascension'
Episode 04.
Luke 24:36-53
David Miles
1/2/2026
We Belong To The Day: 'Body Of Glory'
Episode 03.
1 Corinthians 15:35-58
David Miles
25/1/2026
We Belong To The Day: 'City Of God'
Episode 02.
Revelation 21:1-22:5
David Miles
18/01/2026
We Belong To The Day: 'The Royal You (Our purpose In Creation Restored)
Episode 01.
Colossians 1:15-20, Romans 8:18-21, Genesis 1 and 2
David Miles
4/01/2026
New Day Dawning: 'Lord Of Glory'
Episode 03.
Isaiah 60:1-22, Matthew 2:1-12
Stuart Brooking
21/12/2025
New Day Dawning (Christmas): 'People of Joy'
Episode 04.
Isaiah 65:17-25
Toby Dedden
25/12/2025
New Day Dawning: 'Kingdom of Desire'
Episode 02.
Isaiah 11:1-9
David Miles
15/12/2025
Dying To Egypt, Rising To Promise: ‘No Graven Image’
Episode 17.
Exodus 20:4-6, Col 1:15-20
Toby Dedden
30/11/2025
Dying To Egypt, Rising To Promise: 'Don't Commit Adultery'
Episode 16.
Exodus 20:14, John 8
David Miles
23/11/2025
Vision Sunday: 'Children Of The Day'
Romans 13:8-14
Toby Dedden
16/11/2025
Dying To Egypt, Rising To Promise: 'No Name In Vain'
Episode 15.
Exodus 20:7, Romans 12:9-21
David Miles
9/11/2025
Dying To Egypt, Rising To Promise: 'Don't Lie'
Episode 15.
Exodus 20:16, Ephesians 4:15-32
David Miles
2/11/2025
Dying To Egypt, Rising To Promise: ‘No Other Gods’
Episode 14.
Exodus 20:1-3
Toby Dedden
26/10/2025
Dying To Egypt, Rising To Promise: 'Don't Covet'
Episode 13.
Exodus 20:17, Philippians 4:11-13
David Miles
19/10/2025
Dying To Egypt, Rising To Promise: 'Don't Steal'
Episode 12.
Exodus 20:15
David Miles
12/10/2025
Dying To Egypt, Rising To Promise: ‘A Reflection on the Tabernacle’
Episode 11
Exodus 25-40
Toby Dedden
05/10/2025
Dying To Egypt, Rising To Promise: ‘The Incident With The Golden Calf’
Episode 10
Exodus 32-34
Toby Dedden
28/09/2025
Dying To Egypt, Rising To Promise: 'Honour Your Father & Mother'
Episode 09.
Exodus 20:12, Proverbs 1:8-19
David Miles
21/9/25
Dying To Egypt, Rising To Promise: 'Sabbath'
Episode 08.
Exodus 20:8-11
David Miles
14/9/25
Dying To Egypt, Rising To Promise: ‘From Sea To Sinai’
Episode 07.
Exodus 15:22-18:27
Stuart Brooking
07/09/2025
Dying To Egypt, Rising To Promise: ‘Red Sea Salvation’
Episode 06.
Exodus 13-15
Toby Dedden
31/08/2025
Dying To Egypt, Rising To Promise: 'Dying And Rising (The Passover)'
Episode 05.
Exodus 11-12
Stuart, Nick, Andrew C, Andrew G, Dan J
24/8/25
Dying to Egypt, Rising to Promise: ‘Plagues, Power and Plea’
Episode 04.
Exodus 7:7-10:29
Toby Dedden
17/08/2025
Dying to Egypt, Rising to Promise: ‘Who is The Lord That I Should Obey’
Episode 03.
Exodus 5-7:7
Toby Dedden
10/08/2025
Dying to Egypt, Rising to Promise: ‘Yahweh’s Plan, Reluctant Man’
Episode 2.
Exodus 3-4
Toby Dedden
03/08/2025
Dying to Egypt, Rising to Promise: ‘Egypt’s Oppression, God’s Promise’
Episode 1.
Exodus 1-2
Toby Dedden
27/07/2025
The Unexpected Jesus: 'Ask, Seek, Knock'
Episode 21.
Luke 11:5-28
David Miles
20/7/2025
The Unexpected Jesus: 'The Lord’s Prayer'
Episode 20.
Luke 11:1-4
Toby Dedden
29/06/2025
The Unexpected Jesus: 'Who Is My Neighbour?'
Episode 19.
Luke 10:25-42
Toby Dedden
22/06/2025
'Giving'
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Dan Jackson
15/6/2025
The Unexpected Jesus: 'The 70 sent out'
Episode 18.
Luke 10:1-24
Tim Foskett
8/6/2025
The Unexpected Jesus: ‘The Nature Of Discipleship’
Episode 17.
Luke 9:21-27; 43-62
Toby Dedden
01/06/2025
The Unexpected Jesus: 'Transfiguration'
Episode 16.
Luke 9:28-45
David Miles
25/5/2025
The Unexpected Jesus: ‘Sending 12 And Feeding 5000’
Episode 15.
Luke 9:1-20
Toby Dedden
18/05/2025
The Unexpected Jesus: 'Jesus Calms The Deep, The Demonic, Disease & Death'
Episode 14.
Luke 8:22-56
David Miles
11/5/2025