Baughen, Michael Alfred

Two talks on this side: First talk : Baughen explores prayer from James 4, and the importance of drawing near to God. He stresses the importance of starting your day in prayer, and that it is essential to our faith. Baughen explores some of the problems people face in their prayer life. He then explores some techniques used to assist in prayer. Second talk : sound distorted and not in English. German?, Box label reads : "Series E5/Tape 2 'Prayer' Side 1 : 'Is Prayer Praise?' Rev J. Wesson Side 2 : 'Alone with God in prayer?' Rev M. Baughen", All Souls Church, London

Baughen speaks on John 15. He shows that we must be in union with Christ in order for prayer to be answered. Baughen stresses the importance of spending time in God's word and living by it, and that if we are not letting Christ change our lives it is unlikely that our prayers will be answered. Baughen explores how abiding in Christ shapes our prayers., Box label reads : "Series E5 tape 4 Prayer Side 1: Difficulties in prayer 35 mins Rev J. Wesson and panel Side 2 : Becoming a man of prayer Rev M. A. Baughen", All Souls Church, London

Baughen explores the tensions in Christian experience. He explores the tension between holiness and worldliness, including the use of the terms 'sacred' and 'secular'. Baughen examines the different imagery the Bible uses for 'sacred' and 'secular', as well as the over-separation amongst believers. He stresses that we must take an interest in this world, and not only focus on heaven. Baughen looks at Christ's prayer for his followers. He shows that we must be in the world but not of the world, and that we must go into the world., Reel label reads : "XII Tensions. Side 1: Holiness and worldliness" Some distortion throughout., All Souls Church, London

Baughen explores the tensions in Christian experience. He looks at the tension between joy and sorrow, including how the Christian life is both a life of joy and of sorrow. 1. Tears of nature 2. Tears of repentence 3. Tears of compassion Baughen explores what it means to have a godly jealousy. He gives examples of tears shed by believers throughout history. Baughen highlights the importance of joy, but that we are living between the cross and Christ's return., Reel label reads : "Side 2 : Joy and Sorrow" Distortion throughout., All Souls Church, London

Baughen explores the prayer bond between Paul and the Colossians. He speaks on discerning God's will, and that in order to do this we must have an understanding of the basic principles of the Bible. Baughen explores working as a community of believers instead of working as individuals. He stresses the importance in growing in our knowledge of God., Box label reads : "Series C3/tape 1 'Colossians' Side 1: 'Genuine faith, hope and love' Rev G. Claydon Side 2 : 'How to pray if you want to live' Rev M. Baughen", All Souls Church, London

Wesson addresses the question 'Does prayer change God's mind?' 1. God's character does not change 2. Attitudes towards prayer 3. The barrier of sin 4. We are required to pray, in line with God's will, Reel box label reads : "Series E5 (XXII)/Tape 1 'Prayer' Side 1 : Is prayer imagination' Rev J. Wesson Side 2 : Does God change hs mind? Rev. M. Baughen" Reel sides reversed

Baughen explores the role of the Holy Spirit throughout both the New and Old Testaments. He details the prophesies from the Old Testament and what they tell us about the coming of the Spirit. Baughen details the prophesies in the New Testament, including pre-Jesus in the prophesy from John the Baptist, the absence of the Spirit throughout the Gospels, and post-Jesus throughout Acts and the Epistles. Baughen corrects some mis-conceptions relating to the Holy Spirit, and explores the relationship between the Spirit and faith. He details the historical progression of the Holy Spirit., Box label reads: "Series D4 (XVIII)/Tape 1 'The Holy Spirit' Side 1 : 'The promise of the Spirit' Side 2 : 'The witness of the Spirit' Poor sound quality in second half, All Souls Church, London

Baughen speaks on Colossians 1:15-20, with particular focus on verse 18. He shows that membership to the church of Jesus transcends any denomination. Baughen explores what it means for everyone to be subservient to Jesus. He stresses the importance of checking with God on what he wants us to do, and being open to changing processes. Baughen speaks on spiritual gifts., Box label reads : "Series C3/tape 2 . 'Colossians' Side 1 : 'Will the real Jesus Christ stand up?' Rev. J. Wesson Side 2 : 'Who runs the church?' Rev. M. Baughen. White noise throughout., All Souls Church, London