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St Jude's has a vision to make Jesus the heart of Southsea. We will do this through growing faith, offering hope and sharing God's love.All rights reserved スピリチュアリティ
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  • Can we trust God's protection? - Psalm 91 (David Bacon)

    Can we trust God's protection? - Psalm 91 (David Bacon)
    2026/08/23
    This talk was given by David Bacon, at St Jude's Church, Southsea on 23 August 2026. The reading was Psalm 91, and the talk also draws on Matthew 4, the book of Job, and Romans 16. Psalm 91 is one of the best-loved passages in the Bible, promising that God is a refuge and fortress for those who trust in him. But it also raises an honest question: if God promises that "no harm will overtake you", why do faithful people still suffer? This talk explores how to read Psalm 91 well — looking at the power of the Psalms as a lifeline for prayer, the discomfort they can cause, and the deep comfort they offer when read in the light of the whole Bible and the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. David encourages us to pray the Psalms daily, bringing every emotion to God — praise, anger, confusion and grief — without filtering anything out. He shows how Jesus himself resisted a misuse of Psalm 91 in the wilderness, how the book of Job warns us against blaming those who suffer, and how the psalm points ultimately to our resurrection hope, when God's protection will be experienced in full. Along the way, he shares the remarkable story of how St Jude's itself was spared during the Blitz. Whether you are new to the Psalms or have prayed them for years, this talk offers a thoughtful and pastoral way into one of Scripture's richest prayers.
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    24 分
  • How and why should we praise God? – Psalm 150 (Jack Cross)

    How and why should we praise God? – Psalm 150 (Jack Cross)
    2026/08/30
    This talk was given by Jack Cross, at St Jude's Church, Southsea on 30 August 2026. The reading was Psalm 150, bringing to a close the church's series on the Psalms. Psalm 150 is the final psalm in the Bible, and this talk explores it as a comprehensive picture of praise and worship: Where we worship (everywhere, on earth and in heaven), why we worship (because God is worthy, for both his mighty deeds and his character), how we worship (with every sound, instrument and gift we have – the psalm's seven instruments suggesting completeness), and who worships (everyone who has breath). Jack also draws attention to two things the psalm deliberately leaves out: Personal circumstances and personal preference. We are not told to praise God only when life is easy, or only when the music suits our taste – we are simply told to praise him. Drawing on the example of Paul and Silas singing in prison (Acts 16), the talk gently challenges us to worship God in hard times as well as good, and to remember that worship is for God rather than for us. It closes with an invitation to bring energy, honesty and thankfulness to our praise – not to earn anything from God, but because he is worthy. A warm and practical encouragement for anyone thinking about what worship really means.
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    19 分
  • Filled with the Spirit: God's Empowering Presence – Acts 2 (Steve Clarke)

    Filled with the Spirit: God's Empowering Presence – Acts 2 (Steve Clarke)
    2026/09/13
    This talk was given by Steve Clarke at St Jude's Church, Southsea on 13 September 2026. The reading was Acts 2:1–21, the account of the Holy Spirit coming at Pentecost. It is part of a series exploring the church's vision and values. The talk explores what it means to be a church filled by God's Spirit. Who is the Holy Spirit, and why do Christians still pray "Come, Holy Spirit" two thousand years after Pentecost? Drawing on Acts 2, John 20, Romans 8, Ephesians 5 and the creation accounts in Genesis 1–2, Steve explains the biblical language of wind, fire and breath, and describes the Spirit — in theologian Gordon Fee's phrase — as "God's empowering presence". Rather than a mysterious force reserved for special people, the Holy Spirit is presented as the presence of Jesus within us: a person we can know and relate to, just as Jesus himself was filled with the Spirit at his baptism. The talk speaks honestly about times when life "knocks the wind out of us" — through loss, disappointment or exhaustion — and offers the hope that God longs to breathe new life into us again and again. It closes with a gentle time of prayer, inviting listeners to wait on God and receive his Spirit afresh. Whether you are new to faith or have followed Jesus for years, this is a warm and accessible introduction to the person and work of the Holy Spirit.
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    24 分
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