Devonport Church of Christ
Episodes
592 episodes
The Lord's Prayer - Provider
"Give us this day our daily bread" is a simple sentence with lots of history for the Hebrew people.
The Lord's Prayer - King
Jesus is not only our saviour but also our Lord and King. He wants to express his power and authority through us.
The Lord's Prayer - Father
The Lord's prayer is a simple and repeatable prayer that provides a framework to approach God. 'Our Father in heaven' implies identity, access, affection and formation.
How To Study The Bible - Part 2
God speaks through His Word - so let’s discover together how to study the Bible more deeply - from the Book of Philemon
How to Study the Bible - Part 1
Where do you start when wanting to study the Bible? What are the basics for a beginner?
Easter People- Easter Sunday
When you look closely at the Easter story, you don’t just see one kind of person—you see a whole range of people being changed by the risen Jesus. Different stories… different starting points…but the same turning point—an encounter with t...
Easter People- Good Friday
A powerful moment of grace unfolds in Luke 23 as Jesus is crucified between two criminals. This message explores the depth of forgiveness, the simplicity of faith, and the hope available even in our final moments.
Practicing The Way - The Practices
Spiritual practices like prayer, fasting, sabbath, scripture and service are among some of the habits that help move us towards maturity when consistently repeated.
Practicing The Way - Rule of Life
A Rule of Life is a structure of habits and behaviours to support our spiritual growth.
Practicing The Way - Do As He Did
Disciples of Jesus are called to do the things that Jesus did. We can make room for the work of God in our lives, live with our eyes up, offer hospitality to others and bear witness to the words and ways of Jesus
Practicing The Way - Become Like Jesus
To become like Jesus is a long term process in community with others, learning to become a person of love in Christ.
Practicing The Way - Be With Jesus
How do we cultivate a deep relationship with God? Using key scriptures and church history examples, Ps. Steve shows that through abiding, we have access to the peace and joy that Jesus promised as we adopt the spiritual disciplines that Jesus e...
Practicing The Way Introduction: Apprentice to Jesus
Have you ever wanted to experience the abundant life of Jesus? Ps. Steve outlines the what, how, and why behind Practicing the Way, diving into the cultural context behind Jesus's identity as a first-century rabbi, and what that means for us as...
Disciple Makers - Part 2
Every disciple of Jesus needs exposure to truth, a living breathing example to follow and be rapidly mobilized.
Disciple Makers - Part 1
You can be a disciple maker if you live eyes up, radar up to see where God is at work in persons of peace along your already established relational pathways. What will you do next after listening to this podcast?
Summer Reset - Your Priorities
Our priorities will always shape our choices and decisions. Make sure God's agenda is part of your priorities in life.
Summer Reset - Your Relationships
Jesus had different relationships with different levels of access. Jesus loved everybody but invested differently. Do you need to reset your inner circle of relationships and friendships in 2026?
Summer Reset - Your Rhythms
Sabbath was built into the rhythm of creation and going against this rhythm has consequences. Pastor Steve lays out a biblical theology of sabbath, showing that sabbath is instituted by God, blessed, holy, made for worship, a command and a gift...
Summer Reset - Your Mind
Paul says renewing your mind is ongoing work, and a choice between this or that.
Summer Reset - Your Heart
Ezekiel tells us that God can give us a new heart, but what does that mean for us at the start of a new year?
The Great Annual Examen
Where was God at work in 2025? Take the Great Annual Examen as you approach 2026.
The Day After Christmas
Most people are ready to get back to normal the day after Christmas but what will you do the day after Christmas concerning Jesus?
Christmas at the Movies -Home Alone
Both Kevin McCallister and the Prodigal Son desired independence from home, yet discovered that freedom taken too far can lead to bigger problems. Christmas is the story of reconciliation when God moved into our neighbourhood and bridged the ga...
Christmas at the Movies - Jingle All The Way
Christmas is about grace, not performance. When you know that you are loved, the chase for stuff becomes a side quest. What are you chasing this Christmas?
Christmas at the Movies - ELF
Christmas is meant to be joyful - but let’s be honest, it can get overwhelming. Between packed calendars, family tension, endless to-dos, and those post-shopping credit card statements, joy can feel buried under the clutter. In Part 1 of our se...
Love Songs - Love Sees Before It Takes
Songs of songs is a beautiful picture of courtship and marriage between King Solomon and his beloved. Yet also a warning of the dire consequences of infidelity when the marriage covenant is broken.
Love Songs- Catch the Little Foxes
What are the 'little foxes' and how can we protect our marriage from them?
Love Songs- Intimacy
In chapter 2 of the Song of Solomon we find an emphasis on mutual belonging, and how the maiden longed for her beloved in a dream. We will explore the rich imagery of love, longing, and divine beauty woven through its poetic verses, gaining dee...