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In these days of high-powered evangelistic efforts and revival techniques which are calculated to reach the sinner and bring them to Christ, it may come as a bit of a surprise to us to learn that when the great evangelical awakening of the 18th century spread to the Principality of Wales, it did so in the wake of a ministry that consisted in little more than the singing of a psalm, the preaching

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I've just ordered my wife's flowers, and even thought about getting her a card and chocolates too, 'cause isn't that what we're meant to do to show our affections for those we love, on Valentine's day? This day of cherishing true love has become a slushy, over-commercialised (and falsely advertised) day of consumerism and superficialism. "Love is all around us..." And so, might I submit to

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Discovering Christ through John Part 12 from Victory Church on Vimeo.

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Does the future have a Church? from Victory Church on Vimeo.

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LISTEN TO THIS MESSAGE HEREIn a land rich with church history, and of course the well documented account of the Welsh revival which saw thousands come to Christ and churches build and filled today the face of spirituality in Wales is very different.A census was taken and showed that less than 10% in Wales went to church or chapel. Which is less than in England and Scotland. Yet 71% claimed to be

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As a pastor of a local church I consider Paul’s instruction as an Elder as one of my chief aims; Acts 20:28Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. The idea of pastors—and elders—as guardians of the flock of God is clearly present in the New Testament.

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Discovering Christ through John Part 10 from Victory Church on Vimeo.

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I was inspired to post this old message I preached on 'Angels' after speaking with one of our team on writing in 2011 so here is the link, enjoy  click ANGELS

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Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." As Christmas comes to an end we often discuss what happened the past year; the good times, the bad times, the frustrating times and the fun times. We

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The historical event of an infant's birth in Bethlehem in approximately 6 B.C. was but the external and physical expression of a singular and never to be repeated divine action. The theological implications of what transpired on that night must be explored in order to understand the divine reality of the event. Although Jesus was undoubtedly regarded by most of His contemporaries in Palestine as

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Family, Faith & Fun - Christmas message by Pastor Richard from Victory Church on Vimeo.

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Discovering Christ through John Part 5 from Victory Church on Vimeo.

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Barna is an excellent resource for those interested in statistics within church life and culture, I met David Kinnaman earlier this year at an Acts 29 bootcamp in Arizona and to say I was impressed is an understatement. Their site is well worth a visit and I strongly suggest that all pastor's make use of their work. Barna Group is a visionary research and resource company located in Ventura,

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Due to the fact we have no services on this week at Victory Church we have posted a Sermon preached by Pastor Richard 2 years ago at Renewal Christian Centre. In this message Pastor Richard talks about real intimacy with God.

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I woke up this morning to be greeted by tons of snow! Then Sky news 501 warns the country as if it's the end of the world to stay indoors unless of course you have a 4x4 or in my case a quad that loves this weather! So with all this snow were told to stay at home with the family and not venture out, well thats fantastic. It means we all have to slow down spend time with the family and enjoy each

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The essential qualities of leadership Values -- All great leaders are defined by their character in terms of how well they uphold their values, such as integrity.  Dream -- Great leaders create dreams that galvanize people into action. That urge to improve, enhance, revolutionise, and better the world is what separates the great leaders from the average.  Commitment -- Leaders commit totally to

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Pastors aren’t perfect. But they do have one of the toughest jobs in the world. I know most of you reading this will love your pastor. I know most of you respect your pastor. But you may not know how you can best help your pastor. So below are some do's and dont's, I hope they help. What Not to Do 1. Don’t criticize or make critical suggestions to the pastor unless you have spent much time in

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1. Church AddressOne of the first things a visitor to a church's homepage wants to know is where the church is located. Don’t assume people know where you! Give as much information as possible and with today’s technology being so readily available to people a post code for sat nav is crucial.2. Phone number and general email addressNo matter how concise and easily accessible the information on

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Discovering Christ through John Part 4 from Victory Church on Vimeo.

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Below is a brief overview of the message I preached this weekend at KT Title: The Power of One Word Words are powerful Words can empower, encourage, Inspire and lift people both spiritually and mentally.They can also have the opposite effect they can discourage, wound and leave long standing hurts that develop into defense mechanisms over many years.Were all listening to something The world is a

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Discovering Christ through John Part 3 from Victory Church on Vimeo.

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This weekend I will be traveling down to London to speak for Pastor Colin Dye at the renown Kensington Temple. This is one preaching trip I relish for many reasons. KT is steeped in history that shaped the pentecostal church here in UK. It became a mega church before mega church was ever really known. This is it's own story; In September 1849 Horbury Chapel, Notting Hill was officially opened.

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Many Pastors and Leaders have been asking how we managed to transform a dis-used industrial unit into an auditorium to house our ministry and as a church. I've managed to collate pictures from start through to completion and they tell the story themselves. When you take on a task such as this there's a few things you need to know. 1. What is the cost of refurbishment? For us we used our own

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One of the most interesting parts of being an Executive Director of a national organization is the amount of meetings and conferences I have to attend. Recently we hosted Iain Duncan Smith and were invaded with ITV Wales, BBC Wales and local newspapers. Along with Iain was the Secretary State of Wales who has invited down to the Welsh Assembly.  My wife and I were then invited down to Lambeth

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Christ-centered preaching is the source of hope, comfort, and life for the regenerated believer. Those touched by the love of God desire above all to hear faithful preaching which directs them to their mediator and savior, Jesus Christ. By the 16th century, the Roman Catholic church had removed this source of comfort and encouragement from the saints. Empty relics and complex liturgies replaced

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Discovering Christ through John Part 2 from Victory Church on Vimeo.

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This weekend at Victory Church I preached what I consider to be a really life changing message. Too often in life we find ourselves in places we don't want to be. The reason for many is that they don't know who they are. There is a huge identity crisis that's working it's way through peoples lives that robs them of their true purpose. We looked at 2 accounts from the scriptures, 1 Kings 19 tells

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Discovering Christ through John Part 1 from Victory Church on Vimeo.

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“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.” (Hebrews 9:27) “In the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die” (Genesis 2:17). “There shall be no more death” (Revelation 21:4). Between these two statements in the Scripture lie all the efforts of science to increase the life span, the consummation of civilization, the endeavors to build a better world,

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Whenever we are seeking to find out the ORIGIN of something, we are asking the question, "Where did it begin?" "How did it all begin?" "How did it originate?" "Where did it come from?"In this post we are concerned about the origin of man. How did man begin? How did the human race get started? Who are my ancestors? One of the most important questions facing every man, woman, boy and girl is

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My further study leads me into our understanding of 'penal substitution'. This has been amongst evangelicals very controversial and after much prayer, study and reflection my position remains unchanged. Christ paid the 'penalty' for sin, for the wages of sin is death (Rom 6:23). To fully comprehend the gravity of penal substitution one must grasp the severity of sin. It's plain within the text of

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I'm still flooded with incredible passion and desire to drown myself in the doctrine of the atonement. I posted what I consider to be a really statement of controversy in stating that 'I do not believe that healing was and is in the atonement'. (See previous posts on the blog for full study).What has gripped me today as I have been praying and studying is the 'necessity of the atonement', In

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Great News! We now have the venue for Victory Church (Impact Centre, formerly) with just over a week to go it was looking grim! But God's timing is perfect.Venue: Mount Pleasant Church, Hanbury Road, PontypoolStart time: 7pmPreacher: Richard TaylorWhat you need to bring?1. Yourself2. Bible (if you got one)3. An expectation4. Unchurched5. Sinners6. A coat or jacket, its cold at the moment!See you

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We covered the main Scriptures that are asserted to prove that healing is in the atonement. Concerning Scripture, we found the verses that were appealed to were saying something other than what was claimed. We found that "healing" was in reference to sin-sickness and not physical sickness. We also found that there was not a singular direct reference that asserts that healing is in the atonement.

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My final installment before my summary on the question 'Is healing in the atonement'? Takes a look at it from the experiential basis. This is the category in which monumental claims are made. "Experience" is hard to disprove. I cannot claim that your experience is not true, but what I can do is weigh it against Scripture, history, and reason. I do not discount experience as being valid to the

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John Wesley stated, "Whatever is true is not new, and whatever is new is not true." For anything such as an assertion that," it is God's will that all believers be in perfect health," or " healing is in the atonement," is something that we must be able to find, not only in the Scriptures, but throughout history. It has already been shown that the theory of healing in the atonement is not

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Healing in the atonement has been appealed to from direct statements in Scripture, and from deductive reasoning from passages that do not speak of the atonement, but speak of healing by faith. Isaiah 53:5, is clearly the most direct passage on the subject. No Christian theologian or expositor would deny that it is a prophecy that portrays the idea of death, atonement and healing. "But he was

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I have recently been studying the question is 'healing in the atonement'? I have been brought up steeped in pentecostal theology which Im eternally grateful for, however doctrine and theology mean so much to me, as a follower and teacher of scripture that questions such as these need further study. I must first state that I do believe in healing and that God can and does perform physical healing,

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The latest message from Victory Outreach UK click HEREAnd the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth; we have beheld his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father. (John bore witness to him, and cried, "This was he of whom I said, 'He who comes after me ranks before me, for he was before me.'") And from his fulness have we all received, grace upon grace. For the law

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The Twitter revolution which is used by millions around the world including celebrities, ministries, mums and dads, politicians and more has become a source of worldwide communication. Unlike other social networks such as facebook it carries little information and allows short and regular updates from your phone, iphone or computer. Iv'e been using it for sometime now and must admit it's been a

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When you become a public figure of sorts criticism will become part of the landscape of your life. A wise person once said 'you can please some of the people some of the time but not all of the people all of the time'!Here is how I deal with criticism;1. Use the criticism as a learning experience. That is, REMEMBER THE PAIN you feel, and vow not to do the same to others.2. REMEMBER THEY ARE USING

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Hill City Church is pleased to present a unique Christmas outreach event - A Christmas Revolution.On Saturday 19th December we have invited Richard Taylor, Director of Victory Outreach UK, to come and share the incredible story of how he was set free from a life of crime, heroin and hopelessness by the power of Jesus Christ. Copies of Richard's outstanding book To Catch a Thief will also be made

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The Importance of the Implications of the IncarnationThe doctrine of the incarnation implies several truths which the Bible elsewhere verifies. Let us conclude by considering what the incarnation of our Lord implies to us, which we dare not ignore.(1) The Doctrine of the Incarnation Informs us of the Depravity of Man and of His Desperate Condition Apart from Divine Intervention.Hopefully it has

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The Present Ministry of Christ is also One Which has Greater Meaning Because of His Incarnation.Our salvation, accomplished in the past by the death of Christ on the cross and fully realized in His second coming and reign is contingent upon His humanity. In between the past and the future there is yet another ministry which our Lord carries on as man:For there is one god, and one mediator also

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God’s Initial Purpose for Man, as Well as His Ultimate Purpose, is that Man Will Reign Over His Creation.When man was created and placed in the Garden of Eden, he was created in the image of God (Gen. 1:26). While there is a great deal of discussion about all that is meant by the phrase “in Our image” one aspect of this is that man will, like God, rule:Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image

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To Redeem Fallen ManNothing could be more clearly documented in the Scriptures than the fact that the principle purpose of the incarnation was to save men from their sins:“For the son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10; cf. Matt. 9:13; Mark 10:45).But when the fulness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, in order that He

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Perhaps the best way to underscore the importance of the doctrine of the incarnation is to consider the price for putting it aside. The Bible reveals a number of purposes for the incarnation of our Lord. When we do away with the incarnation, these purposes will not be realized. Consider with me the consequences of doing away with the truth of God incarnate.To Reveal God To MenIn the past, God had

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The Doctrine of the Incarnation is Frequently the Point of Departure for Those Who Reject the Christian Faith.We have already stated that the doctrine of the incarnation is central to a biblical Christian celebration of Christmas and that it is a truth currently under attack. But the doctrine of the incarnation is also one which is vital to the Christian faith because other biblical doctrines

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-10780428493221312642009-12-13T11:01:00.000-08:002009-12-13T11:01:00.823-08:00

The Doctrine of the Incarnation is Not Only Neglected by Christians Today, It is Under Attack By Those Who Would Call Themselves “Christians.”While our culture is very open to “super-beings” who are fictional, there has been increased hostility and opposition to the biblical doctrine of the incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ. In history there have been those who have sought to handle the

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-38834779470786224082009-12-12T12:00:00.000-08:002009-12-12T12:00:02.130-08:00

The Doctrine of the Incarnation Should be the Focus of a Christian Celebration of Christmas.We are rapidly approaching Christmas. Strangely enough, this is a time of depression, not just for men and women in general, but particularly for Christians. The “let down” is noticeable, I think, for all of us. Some of this is probably the fact that we have spent considerable money and effort to make the

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-40928416704487832622009-12-10T10:08:00.000-08:002009-12-10T10:14:41.298-08:00

The idea of a “god” involving himself in the affairs of men by coming to the earth is not a novel one. In the Greek culture of New Testament times there were numerous instances in which the “gods” were said to have manifested themselves in human flesh. In our own times there are numerous examples of “super-beings” who have intervened in human history. In the movie “E.T.” this being was far from

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-40071544853057308072009-12-08T03:20:00.000-08:002009-12-09T13:19:25.399-08:00

Well its time I updated those of you following the progress on the Impact Centre, we got a knock back with the council and so we will be launching 'low key' the same date at another venue most likely to be a church building in the Pontypool area. Stay in touch with the blog as we will let you know in the New Year the details.Richard

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-35984446192027656942009-12-03T01:27:00.000-08:002009-12-03T01:32:10.970-08:00

Its been a little crazy around here lately with the knock back on the building for the Impact Centre and other pressing demands a little time to breathe would be nice! We will not be having a huge launch on the 16th Jan but will continue to meet on a Saturday night at another building until later in the year. My latest book is now out and you can purchase a copy by calling our office on 0845 409

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-7884992168875207552009-12-01T01:11:00.000-08:002009-12-01T01:15:10.734-08:00

Due to circumstances beyond my control and with the current pressure of ministry the Impact Centre is not due to open on the 16th January. Im not able to disclose the reasons why, but would like to thank all of those who have been praying for us.

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-10479949195261499112009-11-24T13:47:00.000-08:002009-11-24T13:53:10.191-08:00

Jesus was the greatest apologist who ever lived. Let's examine some of His apologetic methods. Jesus was one of the greatest leaders, teachers, and remarkable individuals that ever lived, but few realize that Jesus was also the greatest apologist. Apologetics is the rational defense of Christianity. Christian apologists use reason and evidence to present a convincing case for Christianity,

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-29516082102639580982009-11-24T10:16:00.000-08:002009-11-24T10:21:39.110-08:00

Silence and Solitude StealersDespite the Bible’s exhortation and Jesus’ example to enjoy times of silence and solitude, few Christians regularly enjoy these gifts from God. This is because there are some real enemies at work that need to be combated for silence and solitude to be enjoyed. The following are some of the more common silence and solitude stealers that have to be dealt with as an act

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-4190624143393825852009-11-23T09:30:00.000-08:002009-11-23T09:41:47.871-08:00

It's been a pleasure sharing my life through the wonderful world of blogging, however we are turning the blog into a wider resource. Teachers and other Pastors connected to the Impact Centre will now be adding articles and useful resources to encourage and equip churches and leaders.We will also be launching the new look website for the Impact Centre in conjunction with the launch on January

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-2887078665642586502009-11-21T07:00:00.000-08:002009-11-24T07:27:37.793-08:00

THE EXPOSITION OF SCRIPTURE MUST BE OUR PRIORITY (Part 2)2 Tim 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.Click here for an index on scriptural exposition We are exhorted by Paul in our preaching and teaching to reprove, rebuke and exhort. Scripture is our final authority on all matters of life, conduct and belief. Paul

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-28452394647589685452009-11-20T02:22:00.000-08:002009-11-20T03:09:25.061-08:00

THE EXPOSITION OF SCRIPTURE MUST BE OUR PRIORITY (Part 1)2 Tim 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.Click here for an index on scriptural exposition Paul affirms the requirement of preaching scripture as a major priority in the life of his apprentice Timothy in 2 Tim 4:1-4. Here Timothy is warned of false teachers,

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-91857743588021647422009-11-19T05:58:00.001-08:002009-11-19T05:58:56.804-08:00

How NOT To Be a Missional Church: Evangelism-DrivenJonathan Dodson Acts 29 Pastor - Austin, TexasHow NOT To Be a Missional Church series: Click | View SeriesThe missional church movement has been good and bad. On a positive note, let’s focus on the bad. I want to suggest three ways to not be a missional church. In continuation of the series, this post examines some of the defects of

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-60198731198654765682009-11-18T08:27:00.001-08:002009-11-18T08:27:28.607-08:00

The missional church movement has been good and bad. On a positive note, let’s focus on the bad. Over the next few posts, I want to suggest three ways to not be a missional church. We’ll organize these reflections under three headings:Event-Driven MissionEvangelism-Driven MissionSocial Action-Driven MissionEvent-Driven MissionThese are churches that, in the name of mission, throw block parties,

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-13135727480087758802009-11-18T02:30:00.000-08:002009-11-20T03:14:52.813-08:00

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-42116730494181716982009-11-16T06:50:00.000-08:002009-11-16T07:09:22.059-08:00

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-5540287990059155892009-11-10T02:03:00.001-08:002009-11-20T03:13:04.055-08:00

If you want to know more about the Impact Centre being launched on the 16th January you are welcome to meet up for a coffee at Starbucks in Cwmbran on the 21st November @ 10am. Drinks will be on me! (only the first one). Let me know by DM on twitter or by email that your coming in case we take over Starbucks! Email: richard@vouk.org.ukLook forward to seeing you there..Your FriendRichard

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-36841705424342832792009-11-09T12:20:00.000-08:002009-11-20T03:16:24.462-08:00

Well its been a little while since my last blog due to the fact I've been unconnected. I took some time out from a busy schedule to pray and plan for the next 3 years (God willing). I visited Mt Sinai and many other biblical sites such as Elijahs house when hiding from Jezebel and the place where Moses communed with God through the burning bush. Amazingly the same bush is still housed in the

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-62061889169678923952009-11-01T22:07:00.000-08:002009-11-01T22:08:07.127-08:00

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-76313131139939957982009-11-01T22:01:00.000-08:002009-11-01T22:04:15.714-08:00

Ok your probably wondering why nothings been posted for a little while, well I've ben offline and spending time with God and praying for a 3 year vision plan. It's a little scary when you realize the enormity of what God is calling you to do. Yet I believe that we all need to hear His voice for direction in our lives. When is the last time you sat in His presence and asked Him to show you His

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-24772773669341845282009-10-18T12:47:00.000-07:002009-10-18T12:52:11.381-07:00

Hi folks just a brief note to let you know the website for the 'Impact Centre' is live @ www.impactcentre.org.uk we are excited also to announce that the Impact Centre will launch God willing on the 16th January, get it in your diary and we look forward to seeing you there.

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-87438401651763705362009-10-13T05:53:00.000-07:002009-10-13T06:01:50.357-07:00

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-81265992400480592082009-10-09T09:24:00.000-07:002009-10-09T09:32:01.852-07:00

All those that follow my updates here are some further pics on the venue for the Impact Centre. Im hoping to pick up the keys next week. If your in the know and can help with the following I'd appreciate it.1. PA gear2. Lights/desk3. LCD projector4. Plastic chairs5. Grey paint (tons of it!)

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-32749001077324821482009-10-08T04:04:00.000-07:002009-10-08T04:05:43.890-07:00

We are closer to sigining a contract on the building to house the Impact Centre in Cwmbran. It's on forgehammer industrial estate next door to 'Cwmbran beer supplies'! Their in for a shock! I'm looking at kitting it out this month and any help would be appreciated. I'm so excited as we look to reach the unchurched with the greatest message of all!-- Posted from my iPhone

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-69833726316645603002009-10-06T09:57:00.001-07:002009-10-06T09:57:09.886-07:00

Click to Play Richard Interviews the Chaplain at Blakenhurst HMP

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-1748143779979101122009-10-05T02:14:00.001-07:002009-10-05T09:27:59.901-07:00

Click to Play This message will bring great encouragement to you. To know our lives are anchored in Christ gives us security and hope for the future.

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-82374259883504174232009-10-02T14:39:00.000-07:002009-10-02T14:47:54.205-07:00

Driving home I saw this sign and couldn't resist blogging on the iPhone! The thought I had was what signs are there that we are heading for a wilderness?1. Losing the passion to pray2. No passion for scripture3. No compassion for the lost4. No energy to serve God-- Posted from my iPhone

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-68891744001372478202009-10-01T07:42:00.001-07:002009-10-05T09:28:22.860-07:00

Click to Play The protection of the Blood is huge for all believers, in this message we explore God's covering over our lives.

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-31951084657777762492009-09-29T15:26:00.000-07:002009-09-29T15:31:48.736-07:00

Over the years the Christian church has been subjected to hearing all kinds of nonsense from various pulpits, conferences, television, books and CDs. This has been filled with the opinions of others and mistaken as doctrinal statements, creating ideologies without an authentic hallmark of Christianity upon them. The resulting hype, hysteria and sensationalism of these ideas have caused many

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-52644524530253060012009-09-29T15:11:00.001-07:002009-09-29T15:13:03.509-07:00

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-75472063870967347072009-09-25T07:57:00.000-07:002009-09-25T08:01:02.243-07:00

Well the launch date for the Impact Centre in Cwmbran is close upon us and we may have found the venue. Its situated on the Avondale Industrial estate and will hold a few hundred people. Please pray for 3 things 1. Timing 2. Finance 3. Launch night. In the mean time check out www.impactcentre.org.uk

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-67822045296632886362009-09-21T01:25:00.000-07:002009-09-21T01:42:14.359-07:00

Had a good night last night 3 hrs on a train 50 mins in the car after speaking in London before preaching in Caerphilly. Along with the team from VOUK we had an awesome time sharing testimonies. This church has supported our work for years and we were so grateful for their generosity. I challenged the congregation to raise the bar when it comes to clothing the naked, feeding the hungry, taking in

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-10928692134203125542009-09-20T01:01:00.000-07:002009-09-29T14:51:49.953-07:00

Im back as part of my annual visit to Harrow on the Hill speaking at HICC. A vibrant church led by Michael Carr the brother of David Carr of Renewal. I was planning to speak on a portrait of Christ but during my prayer and study time I kept seeing a portrait of Christ's blood.Here is an outline of the sermon before I get to preach it;A Portrait of The Blood Leviticus 17:11 Without blood there

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-69842389581401107172009-09-18T06:57:00.000-07:002009-09-18T07:05:49.679-07:00

Its been months of editing and now the manuscript is finished! It arrived by DHL this morning to my office and I'm really excited about the content. Authentic Christianity is more than a pet subject to me its taking the mask of religion and identifying the synthetic from the authentic. I think most of us have had a guts full of the rubbish proclaimed under the banner of Christianity my passion is

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-37415600816463385682009-09-16T14:36:00.001-07:002009-09-16T14:46:25.031-07:00

What is biblical Christianity?Click to Play Math 24A message I preached that has now been turned into my next book published by New Wine.

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-13787505689444072712009-09-16T14:32:00.001-07:002009-09-29T15:23:40.673-07:00

Another message from Pastor Richard that will encourage and inspire. Click to Play

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-89416130563423961782009-09-16T14:08:00.000-07:002009-09-16T14:13:45.846-07:00

In recent months I have used this biblical world quite extensively so I thought an explanation would be useful;The word propitiation carries the basic idea of appeasement, or satisfaction, specifically towards God. Propitiation is a two-part act that involves appeasing the wrath of an offended person and being reconciled to him.The necessity of appeasing God is something many religions have in

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-4229336363019188132009-09-16T13:51:00.000-07:002009-09-16T14:06:05.776-07:00

Well I didn't manage to upload footage from Ireland but suffice to say we had a very productive time with people surrendering their lives to Christ. I returned to host our own Baptismal service in Cwmbran, 300+ gathered to see 8 men and women who's lives had been ruined by drugs and crime being baptized. After the service I had the joy of leading one of the baptizmal candidates sister and

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-86782379990585456582009-09-07T04:55:00.000-07:002009-09-07T05:00:01.751-07:00

Well its been a few days here now and I've preached at Green Pastures Church both Sunday morning and Evening and what a great church! Over 600 people poured in to services to hear the word and be inspired and blessed. Last night I made an altar call for those desiring to respond in surrender to Christ and many came forward! i have been greatly impacted by my visit especially the connection with

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-75158555550615659552009-09-05T02:58:00.000-07:002009-09-05T03:07:18.865-07:00

This weekend I will be as Green Pastures Church in Ireland. Im trying out the new video feature on my iPhone to blog the journey and share it here with you. Sunday morning I will be speaking on 'Christ v Religion' and of course hitting the Gospel hard and believing for Salvation that He alone gives! When I arrive at the Hotel I will probably update you all with a video and snap shot of the

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-11033543157448619422009-08-31T07:58:00.000-07:002009-08-31T09:16:43.311-07:00

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-4572385654829876082009-08-25T10:40:00.000-07:002009-08-31T07:57:36.519-07:00

Sitting in my fold out chair on the beach with the family and all Ican think about is 'evangelism'. It must never be regarded as an optional extra, but a consuming priority. The great apostle Paul spoke of it being a debt! (1:14). We need to mobilise our resources and energies coupled with the aid of the Holy Spirit to extend Christs kingdom. The scriptures reveal Gods intention in reaching out

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-28269434856529643762009-08-21T09:44:00.000-07:002009-08-21T09:56:49.099-07:00

We thought this year we would risk a family break in the UK! Jill and myself did our annual hubby and wife break in Barcelona which was awesome but now its family time. Were heading south to Waderbridge, Cornwall and will be staying in a 'luxury' caravan (Im not convinced about the luxury part!) I will be totally unplugged from the world of multi media for 7 days apart from the odd tweet from the

Rev. Richard Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917402376736096747.post-35436575168125898122009-08-18T10:09:00.001-07:002009-08-18T10:19:28.126-07:00

The search for a venue continues as we look to launch the 'Impact Centre' in 2010. There has been a great amount of interest from many people who are wanting to connect with us as we look at Impacting Cwmbran and beyond. Trying to find a suitable venue ie. a warehouse or unit to house a Saturday night service totally dedicated to reaching the lost. There are days when Im really excited as

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