Andover Community Church: Sharing Life

Ep 13 [Heaven Series] - Who is good enough for Heaven?

In this podcast we're getting to the bottom of perhaps one of the most urgent questions we might have when it comes to Heaven...Am I good enough? 

The answer might surprise you! 

We dive into Philippians 3:7-14 where Paul describes his law-abiding past and why he's opted for a new way of living since coming to know Jesus. 

Ep 12 [Heaven Series] - How we treat each other matters for Heaven

Wait a second...you mean Heaven isn't just for me?

The New Testament (the writings in the Bible about Jesus and after Jesus) tells us that in Heaven we'll live in unity with one another...so how do we behave like people who are looking forward to spending eternity together? That's the question raised in today's Bible passage from the book of Philippians. (Philippians 2:1-16)

 

Ep 11 [Heaven Series] - How do I get to Heaven?

What did Jesus say it took to get a place in the Kingdom of Heaven? It wasn't what his contemporaries thought, and it might not be what you think either... In this episode we meet a defrauder called Zacchaeus (See Luke 19) who found himself to to be the object of one of Jesus' most controversial statements..."The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost"

Find out what that means for your place in Heaven in this episode! 

[Heaven] Who’s Goes to Heaven?

Ep 10 [Heaven Series] - Living with an end in mind

Ever feel aimless in life? Have your goals ever turned out to be worth less than you thought?

Today we head to an ancient passage in the letter written by Paul to the Corinthian church, where Paul describes a life full of purpose and why we don't have to live without a worthwhile end in mind. We hope this episode helps you recover or discover your purpose and run your race well! 

 

 

Ep 9 [Heaven Series] - What actually happens in Heaven?

What is actually going on in Heaven? When you imagine 'eternity', you might imagine endless time loops, or no sense of time at all...but what if Heaven is a place where stuff happens, where things grow, and where life is full of purpose? That's the conversation we're having today as we head into a stunning picture of Heaven from John's visions in the book of Revelation. If you want to follow along with what we're reading today, we're in Revelation 22:1-5

Ep 8 [Heaven Series] - Will God leave me to rot?! (And how to inscribe hope on your heart)

In this episode we dive into the Old Testament (the first half of the Bible) for the first time in this series as we explore what the ancient King of Israel and world-class songwriter David had to say about God's provision for him in this life and in the life to come. (Check out Psalm 16 for yourself!)

We'll discover one simple practice that can change our hearts and minds and inscribe hope into our lives...and even share some real life examples of how this has changed things for us!

Tell us your stories and share your reactions to this podcast over in our Community Facebook Group 

Ep 7 [Heaven Series] - What will earth be like in the future?

In this episode we find some vivid imagery in the Book of Revelation - the final book of the Bible - which gives as a promise of what life on earth will one day be like. This may be quite different from any pictures of Heaven you've heard before! 

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Ep 6 [Heaven Series] - How do I prioritise Heaven today?

In this episode, we meet a wealthy man who had one essential question for Jesus: 'What must I do to inherit eternal life?' (Matthew 19:23-30) 

Jesus' answer couldn't have been more unexpected. Not only did he challenge the assumptions of the time that being wealthy meant you were favoured by God, but he revealed that access to Heaven is more about WHO we trust in than WHAT we do. We'd love to hear your reactions and questions off the back of this challenging episode. Join us in our Community Facebook Group! 

 

[Heaven] What’s Heaven Like?