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Listening to Christian talks can be a real blessing and we hope you find them useful in your walk with God. Please find below a selection of audio and video recordings from previous services held at Meadgate Church in Great Baddow.

Whilst it's great to hear the talks, there's nothing quite like being at Meadgate Church to experience praising God and joining with us in fellowship.
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Funmilayo Vaughan - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Called, Committed, Caring
Respond out of love for Jesus. How do you see people, you can't serve if you don't see people!
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 26 Nov 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: Eph 1 v 15-23; Matt 25 v 31-46

Roger Matthews - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Be ready
You can do a lot of good things, but if you do not mean them in your heart then they do not mean anything.
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 12 Nov 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4.13-18, Matthew 25.1-13

Ros Coleridge - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
The End Times
Be ready!
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 05 Nov 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: 1 Thessalonians 2.9-13 Matthew 24.1-14

Ros Coleridge - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
The end times
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 05 Nov 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: 1 Thessalonians 2.9-13 Matthew 24.1-14

Pat Kennett - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Put on and Take Off
Pat gives background to the challenges faced by the Colossian church and Paul's response. We need to be willing to take off things in our lives and put on other things which Pat illustrates through 'the scarves of the Spirit.'
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 29 Oct 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: Colossians 3:12-17, Matthew 24:30-35

Tim Ball - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
More than they asked for!
Should we pay taxes? Jesus said we should pay taxes to the state and give to God what is God's. Caesar's image was on the coins, God's image is in us.
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 22 Oct 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Matthew 22:15-22

Phil Sheldrake - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Empty religion Breaking with the past Pressing on
Paul was Mr Religious! But when he met Christ he realised that this was so empty and worthless. Is there anything religious that you are clinging on to? The Holy Spirit is your new operating system. You are being updated and changed into the 'finished article'. Step into your future.
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 08 Oct 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: Philippians 3:4b-14 Matthew 21:33-46

Darren Tosh - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Biblical Hospitality
Darren uses the example of Onesiphorus to draw out the key characteristics of Biblical Hospitality.
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 01 Oct 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: 1 Chronicles 16:23-34, 2 Timothy 1:16-17

Napo John - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Conduct yourself in a way that is worthy of the gospel of Christ
Trust in the Lord! Even the simplest of prayers have a big impact. God, in his grace, uses everyone!
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 24 Sep 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: Philippians 1:21-30 Matthew 20:1-16

Phil Sheldrake - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
God gave Joseph a gift for everyone's benefit
Joseph boasted about his dreams to his brothers who hated them. They sold him into slavery but God used this for good. Joseph learned to use his gift with humility.
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 17 Sep 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: Genesis ch 47-50

Ros Coleridge - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
How do we discuss difficult issues?
Conversations about difficult topics such as sin can be very tricky. Ros explores this from the model that Jesus gives us.
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 10 Sep 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: Romans 13:8-14, Matthew 18:15-20

Anita Ball - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Will you jump into God's will?
Peter tells Jesus not to talk about death but Jesus tells him not to get in the way of God's will. God calls us to jump off into what he has planned, to have faith in Him. Ordinary people having extraordinary faith that enables God's will to be done.
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 03 Sep 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 16:21-28

Napo John - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Gifts in the church
Jesus asked two questions - "Who do they say I am?" and "Who do you say I am?" But the important question is - "What is our Response? We are all called to ministry. God through the Holy Spirit empowers us to do this!
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 27 Aug 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: Romans 12:1-8 Matthew 16:13-20

Roger Matthews - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!
If you call on the name of the Lord, you will be saved. If you've done so already, you are saved!
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 13 Aug 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: Romans 10:5-15, Mathhew 14:22-33

Ros Coleridge - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Treasure
Treasure can be very valuable and so we need to seek it out in our lives. Sometimes we have to do something to access the treasure. Ros asks what is our treasure and are we prepared to start small and allow it to grow?
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 30 Jul 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: Romans 8:26-39, Matthew 13:31-33,44-52

Tim Ball - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Does Jesus let the weeds grow?
Jesus sows good seed but an enemy comes and sows weeds. God does not pull up the weeds but lets them grow until final judgement. God believes we are strong enough to live with evil and survive. None of us are perfect. We are are good and evil. Sometimes we do more harm trying to root evil out instead of helping and loving one another.
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 23 Jul 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: Romans 8:12-25, Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

Tim Ball - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Warnings
We are often warned about people or situations to stay away from, but an important warning is not to distance ourself from Jesus, To do so is to miss out on the peace and rest that He provides.
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 09 Jul 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: Romans 7:15-25a, Matthew 11:16-30

Pat Kennett - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
What sort of slave are you?
Being a slave to sin pays wages, the consequences of our actions. Jesus has saved us completely from sin - we are justified. We now need to choose to be slaves to righteousness. This will change our actions in life and we will continue through the process of sanctification until we reach heaven.
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 02 Jul 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: Romans 6:12-23, Matthew 10:40-42

Phil Sheldrake - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
No longer a slave to sin
Jesus has broken the power of sin; because of Jesus, sin no longer has control. We are now dead to sin, alive to Christ.
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 25 Jun 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: Romans 5:1-5, Matthew 10:24-39

Tim Ball - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Pray, Listen, Respond
When there is a need, PRAY. When you pray, LISTEN. When you have listened, RESPOND
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 18 Jun 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: Matthew 9:35-10:8

Ros Coleridge - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Living by faith
Ros encourages us to walk in lives of faith, to step out, to exercise faith in the ordinary things of life, but to come with expectation and expect the unexpected!
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 11 Jun 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: Romans 4:13-25, Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

Tim Ball - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
God working in us
Jesus' final words were that he would send a comforter, the spirit of truth. It is only through his spirit that we can live like him.
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 14 May 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: 1 Peter 3:13-22, John 14:15-21

Phil Sheldrake - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Hope in Suffering
In a world where there is much suffering and persecution of Christians we can look to the example of the early church, and Steven in particular, for encouragement.
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 07 May 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: Acts 7:55-60, John 14:1-14

Pat Kennett - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
The Shepherd Knows His Sheep
Jesus is our good Shepherd and by illustrating how earthly shepherds care for their sheep, Pat reminds us how Jesus watches over us, cares for us, loves us and knows our name. We need to stop wriggling and allow him to look after us.
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 30 Apr 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: 1 Peter 2:19-25, John 10:1-10

Napo John - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Road to Emmaus encounter
Jesus was dead! His disciples started to drift away but Jesus met with them, explaining God's plan and they suddenly believed!
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 23 Apr 2023
Time:       00:00
Length:    20
Reading: 1 Peter 1:17-23, Luke 24:13-35

Tim Ball - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Easter Sunday All Stage
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 09 Apr 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: John 20:1-10, 11-18

Steph Ridgwell - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
The call and the cost...
The higher the call the higher the cost. Jesus is at the centre of our lives; he who paid the ultimate cost!
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 02 Apr 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: Psalm 118:1-2. 19-29; Matthew 21:1-16

Funmilayo Vaughan - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Creativity, Laughter, Children
God is creative and He made us to be creative in our everyday lives. Laughter is the best medicine, as it says in proverbs. Take time to enjoy laughter when it arises. Try not to be too busy to enjoy it.
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 19 Mar 2023
Time:       00:00
Length:    20
Reading: Pslam 104, Matthew ch18 v1-4

Anita Ball - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Time to rest
Anita encourages us to make time to rest, renew and remember.
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 12 Mar 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: 1 Kings 19:4-8, Luke 10:38-42

Andrew Greaves-Brown - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Time to Celebrate
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 05 Mar 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: Genesis 1:1 - 2:3 & Philippians 4:4-6

Tim Ball - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Time to pause
In the first of the Lent series Tim speaks on having time to pause and encourages us to see these times as gifts from God.
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 26 Feb 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: Exodus 20:8-11, Mark 2:23-3:5

Evie Ball - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
The Mirror Prophet
Jonah seems to be the mirror image of a prophet. God shows mercy and Jonah is angry! Finally he is humble and obeys.
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 19 Feb 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: Jonah

Sandra Southee - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Sure Hope
The Bible tells us that difficult times do occur both in our personal lives and the natural world, but Sandy encourages us that we have a sure hope and a loving God who will provide for our needs.
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 12 Feb 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: Romans 8:18-25, Matthew 6:25-34

Funmilayo Vaughan - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Let your light shine
Jesus tells his disciples they are the salt and the light. We are to let our light shine in our surroundings and not be ashamed.
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 05 Feb 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: Isaiah 58:1-12, Matthew 5:13-20

Luke Ridgwell - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Water into wine
Luke leads us through this story; through the eyes of Mary,the disciples, the bride and bridegroom, the servants, but also through the eyes of us who have the benifit of God's Word.
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 29 Jan 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: 1 Cor 1.18-31: John 2.1-11

Phil Sheldrake - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Who do you Follow?
When Jesus called his disciples by the Sea of Galilee they went "All In". Phil asks us whether we are apprentices or attendees, are we living in accordance with his teachings? It may not be easy but we have each other for support.
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 22 Jan 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: Isaiah 9:1-4, Matthew 4:12-23

Tim Ball - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Solomon Chooses Wisdom
Would you rather... What would you choose if God offered you ANYTHING? Do you have the wisdom of God? T.H.I.N.K. Is you life/worship...True, Helpful, Inspirational, Necessary, Kind? Then you have the wisdom of God!
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 15 Jan 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: 1 Kings ch4

Andrew Greaves-Brown - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Point to Jesus
As a contrast to celebrity culture, we are characters in the great story and our role is to point to the main character, Jesus.
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 08 Jan 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: Isaiah 41:1-9, Matt 3:13-17

Ros Coleridge - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Moving into 2023
Ros explores Jesus' flight to Egypt and decisions made by Mary and Joseph for us to consider as we move into 2023.
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 01 Jan 2023
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: Matthew 2 13-23

Tim Ball - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Darkness to light
Tim reminds us that Jesus came to bring light in the darkness and however difficult the world may seem, Jesus still brings light and the darkness can never put it out.
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 25 Dec 2022
Time:       10:00
Length:    20
Reading: Luke 2:1-20

Tim Ball - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
A God who touches us
God interacts with us and nurtures us directly.
Evening Service
Date:        Sun 18 Dec 2022
Time:       17:00
Length:    20
Reading: John 1:1-14, Genesis 3:1-13, Isaiah 9:2-7, Matthew 2:1012, Luke 1:26-38,

Ros Coleridge - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Are you prepared to meet Jesus?
John the Baptist called people to prepare. He was scathing to the pharasees who thought their heritage made them holy. Jesus said, "Go and sin no more."
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 04 Dec 2022
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: Romans ch15 v4-13, Matthew ch3 v1-12

Roger Matthews - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Are you ready?
...are you ready for something new?
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 27 Nov 2022
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: Romans 13. 11-14; Matthew 24. 36-44

Anita Ball - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Working for the greater good
Drawing on Paul's exhortation to the church at Thessalonica, Anita encourages to avoid distraction and instead focus on bringing goodness and love to the church and into our communities.
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 13 Nov 2022
Time:       11:00
Length:    20
Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, Luke 21:5-19

Tim Ball - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Stand Firm
Why does God allow conflict in the world? "There are only to types of people in the world, those who say to God, Thy will be done, and those to whom God says, thy will be done."
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 06 Nov 2022
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: 2 Thessalonians ch2 v1-5, 13-17, Luke ch20 v 27-38

Ros Coleridge - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
The story of Zacchaeus
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 30 Oct 2022
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: 2 Thess 1:1-12; Luke 19:1-10

Napo John - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
World Mission
Mission or evangelism...or both?
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 23 Oct 2022
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: Romans 15:1-6; Luke 4: 14-24

Evie Ball - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
All Stage - Praying with faith
Remain faithful when you pray and don't give up, keep asking.
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 16 Oct 2022
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: Luke 18:1-8

Phil Sheldrake - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Gratitude is the heart of worship
Phil leads us through the story of the ten lepers. Whilst there was 100% healing, there was only 10% gratitude. Highlighting that our attitude is the heart of worship. How grateful are we for what God has done for us?
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 09 Oct 2022
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: 2 Timothy 2.8-15, Luke 17.11-19

Luke Ridgwell - Preaching at Meadgate Church in Chelmsford - A fun and friendly Christian church where we are aiming to be like Jesus
Servant or Friend?
Do we behave as servants of God or friends of God? Luke encourages us to meditate on this and find the right balance.
Morning Celebration
Date:        Sun 02 Oct 2022
Time:       10:30
Length:    20
Reading: 2 Timothy 1:1-14, Luke 17:5-10

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