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St Jude's Southsea

St Jude's Southsea

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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 Spirituality
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  • Why earnest prayer matters, Acts 12:1–19 (Andrew Walker)

    Why earnest prayer matters, Acts 12:1–19 (Andrew Walker)
    May 31 2026
    This talk was given by Andrew Walker at St Jude’s Church Southsea on 31 May 2026. The Bible readings were Acts 12:1–19 (primary), with references to Romans 8:26–27 and Ephesians 6:10–18. Warm and down-to-earth, the talk moves from the humour of Rhoda at the door to the hard edges of persecution, holding together realism and hope. Andrew encourages prayer that is honest, persistent, and expectant, without pretending outcomes are always the same. He offers practical help for different prayer temperaments, urging each of us to discover and use the way we best pray. The closing invitation is simple: become more wholehearted in prayer, look for God’s action, and ask the Holy Spirit to raise our expectancy, deepen our love for Jesus, and lead us into freedom.
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    23 mins
  • Gospel hope for everyone, Acts 11:19–30 (Homnath Dhakal)

    Gospel hope for everyone, Acts 11:19–30 (Homnath Dhakal)
    May 17 2026
    This talk explores how the good news of Jesus moved beyond one culture to many in Acts 11:19–30. Scattered by persecution, believers reached Antioch and began speaking not only to Jews but also to Greeks. The Lord’s hand was with them, many believed, and Barnabas arrived to encourage them to remain true to the Lord. He then brought Saul to help teach for a year, and the disciples were first called Christians there. When Agabus foretold a famine, the Antioch church responded with practical generosity, sending help to Judea. Themes include mission across cultures, encouragement, collaboration, the power of the Holy Spirit, and measured success by God’s grace rather than human effort. This talk was given by Professor Homnath Dhakal at St Jude’s Church Southsea on 17 May 2026. The reading was Acts 11:19–30; other references included Acts 1:8; Matthew 28:18–20; 2 Timothy 2:1; Luke 19:1–10; and Revelation 7:17. With a warm, pastoral tone, the talk invites us to see how God uses ordinary people to share hope, to encourage one another in faith, and to cross cultural and social boundaries with the love of Christ. It also points to Antioch’s example of thoughtful, proactive generosity. Listeners are encouraged to consider where God may be calling them to remain faithful, to collaborate humbly, and to put love into action in their own communities.
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    31 mins
  • Does God show favouritism, Acts 10 (Ruth McCabe)

    Does God show favouritism, Acts 10 (Ruth McCabe)
    May 10 2026
    Acts 10 tells the story of Peter and Cornelius: a vision of clean and unclean animals, an angel’s call, and the realisation that God shows no favouritism. This talk explores how God knows us by name, welcomes people from every nation, and brings salvation through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all. It considers Peter’s vision, the inclusion of Gentiles, the role of the Holy Spirit, and what it means to trust Jesus as the way to the Father. Key passages include Acts 10:1–20, 34–38, with links to Luke 12:7, Acts 4:12, and John 14:6. This talk was given by Ruth McCabe at St Jude’s Church Southsea on [Date]. The readings were Acts 10:1–20 and 34–38. Peter’s journey from hesitation to obedience shows God preparing hearts on both sides: Cornelius seeking truth, and Peter learning that the gospel crosses every boundary. The talk invites us to pray, listen, and be open to the Spirit’s leading, whether through Scripture, prayer, or even dreams and visions. It points us to Jesus—his life, death and risen power—and to the hope of being one family in Christ, whatever our background. Listeners are encouraged to seek God, to invite others to explore faith, and to trust that the Holy Spirit is at work today.
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    23 mins
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