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The Sabbath was always intended to allow people to rest in God’s freedom and favour, but instead the Pharisees turned it into a way of burdening and prohibiting people from truly experiencing God’s fullness of life. In this talk, Shaninga considers how we can enter into God's Sabbath rest as a way of delighting ourselves in Him.…

In Luke chapter 5, Jesus uses parables to teach His followers not cling to old ways of thinking and living, but embrace the new life of God's kingdom. In this talk, Catherine looks at how we can let go of old ways to receive God's transformative power in our daily lives.โดย Catherine Ishola

In both these cases of healing, we see something marvellous about Jesus: He brings God’s freedom, favour, and forgiveness into a broken and desperate world. Are we trusting in this authority for our own forgiveness? Are we trusting in His power to bring healing and hope? How does Jesus' compassion, power, and forgiveness shape our lives as disciple…

Jesus calls His disciples in an unexpected way in Luke chapter 5. His followers weren’t clever philosophers. They were ordinary tradespeople. But it was who they chose to follow that made all the difference! In the same way, Jesus calls us to be His disciples right where we are. In this talk Adnan looks at how we can follow Jesus whatever our place…

In this talk Natan continues our series in the Gospel of Luke. We pick up the story with Jesus preaching in his hometown. Of the more than 2000 prophecies in the Old Testament that point to the Messiah of Israel, Jesus chooses a portion of a prophecy from Isaiah that describes His calling and mission.…

In this talk from our Easter Sunday service, David spoke about the power of Jesus' resurrection, and how it can daily transform our lives.โดย David Stroud

Generosity is an invitation to share in what God is already doing and His heart for those in need – both spiritually and materially. In this talk, Helen explores our opportunity as a church community to use what we have to love God and our neighbour, which the Bible promises will result in many ‘thanksgivings to God’.…

In the Bible, giving is described as an act of grace and a privilege. In this talk, Andy considers the gift that a life of generosity can be to all of us.โดย Andy Tilsley

In His teachings, Jesus painted a stark contrast between those who trust in money for security, and those who trust God to provide all they need. In this talk, Joel helps us look at generosity as a powerful way to free our hearts from the grip of money. Giving is one way to redirect our hearts to the promises of God’s kingdom, especially when we fe…

God is the most generous being in existence. God the Father gave us the thing most precious to Him – His one and only Son, the One who is more valuable than heaven and earth put together. In the first talk of our Joyful Generosity series, Natalie looks at how we can model the same character of generosity that God has shown us.…

In this talk from our series on the Gospel of Luke, Joel looks at the temptation of Jesus from Luke chapter 4.โดย Joel Wade

John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus, and preached a message of repentance and holiness. In this talk, Andy looks at what we can learn from the baptism of Jesus in Luke chapter 3.โดย Andy Tilsley

John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus, and preached a message of repentance and holiness. In this talk, Natalie looks at what we can learn from the life and message of John the Baptist in Luke chapter 3.โดย Natalie Powell

In this talk from our series in the Gospel of Luke, Adnan looks at the story of Jesus in the temple from Luke chapter 2.โดย Adnan Khan

In Luke chapter 2 we see the secret working of God’s providence. God uses ordinary people and ordinary means to bring about His extraordinary purposes in the world. In this talk, Lou considers how we can respond to God with an open heart of obedience and faith, and be expectant for Him to use us in our every day lives.…

Mary was an ordinary, unknown girl from an obscure part of Nazareth. Yet God chose her to bear His son, Jesus! In this talk, Lars considers what we can learn from Mary's response to this astonishing calling. We too can choose to respond to God in joyful obedience and extraordinary faith, even in the smallest moments of our every day lives.…

The story of Zechariah and Elizabeth shows us that God often does His most amazing work in the context of impossibility. In this talk, Joel looks at how we can trust God even when our circumstances seem impossible, and how we can find hope in God when the things we long for feel far away.โดย Joel Wade

In the first talk of our series on the Gospel of Luke, Adnan looks at who Luke was and why he was writing. Understanding how to read the gospels is vital for our relationship with Jesus. Through studying the historical accounts of Jesus's life on earth, we can be drawn to the beauty, power, and truth of who Jesus really is, and our lives can be tra…

In the Bible, we see that true joy comes from salvation. And salvation is God stepping into and changing our reality, breathing life into the things we thought dead. Through Jesus, God is showing us the best way to be human, to live a life filled with joy. In Advent, we watch as joy comes to earth and we wait for the fullness of it to come again.…

This past Sunday David Stroud interviewed leading abstract artist and popular speaker Makoto Fujimura and his wife Haejin Shim. Makoto is also a well-known expert in Kintsugi, the Japanese art of restoring broken pottery in such a way that the repaired piece is more beautiful and more valuable than the original. He also shares a real passion for Ch…

The Bible is God’s living word, and has the power to renew and transform our minds. In this talk, Natalie looks at how we can practice habits that help us to be shaped and formed by the word of God, rather than the world.โดย Natalie Powell

When Jesus lived on earth, His life was full but not ‘busy’. He was able to sustain His ministry and continue to follow the Father, in part because of the rhythms and habits in His life. He modelled something incredibly precious for us. In this talk, Lou looks at the power of habits in forming us to be more like Jesus.…

Stewarding the gift of humility is one of the ways we can grow as followers of Jesus. It's also a counter-cultural way to live! In this talk, Helen considers how we can walk in humility before God, and as a result, grow in confidence, authority and love.โดย Helen Marasha

As disciples of Jesus, we are led by His presence in our lives. We’re not leading our relationship with Him – we’re following, for He is the good shepherd of our souls. In this talk Angie looks at what it means to trust in God’s leadership and follow Him daily.โดย Angie Catlett

Learning to be loved by God is trusting that He created us, and that He knows us better and loves us more than anyone. In this talk Joel considers that just as God created us, He is also continuing to create: redeeming and restoring our lives. Love, as a creative force, is always at work in our lives, if we let Him.…

In our new teaching series we are delving into what it means to be followers of Jesus - in other words, the daily journey of being loved by Him, learning from Him and living like Him. In this first talk, Andy kicks us off with the story of Jesus meeting Zacchaeus, and inviting him to be His follower.…

In Esther chapters 3 and 4, Mordecai sets an example of how to remain faithful to God even in a faithless society. In this talk, Natalie looks at how we can do the same, and follow God faithfully in our cultural moment.โดย Natalie Powell

Esther is the only book in the Bible where God is not mentioned. And yet it's clear that He is there, working behind the scenes in the lives of Esther and the Jewish people. In the first talk of our new series, Andy looks at how we can find God in a culture that denies His existence, by paying close attention to Him.…

How do we move from lies to truth? When Jesus was led into the wilderness, He overcame the lies of the devil through fasting and the promises of scripture. In this talk, Lars looks at the lies we are tempted to believe in our own lives, and how we too can overcome them with God's truth.โดย Lars Due-Christensen

How can we journey from despair to hope? The disciples on the road to Emmaus were filled with despair, which is evident in their phrase, "We had hoped." In this talk, Helen looks at how Jesus walks with us through our despair, our disappointment and our questions, inviting us to see Him for who He truly is, and to be filled with His hope.…

How can we move from self-sufficiency to belonging? In this talk, Catherine looks at the story of the prodigal son, and the parallels it can have with our own lives. In a culture that champions self-sufficiency, it can be tempting to try and prove our worth to God. But our Heavenly Father has made us to find our belonging and our worth in His uncon…

How can we move from condemnation to forgiveness? In Luke chapter 7, we read of Jesus' encounter with a woman caught in adultery. While the Pharisees shamed her, Jesus' response to her sin was revolutionary - he offered her forgiveness. In this talk Natalie invites us to appreciate the true gift and wonder of forgiveness, and the promise that "ther…

How can we move from cynicism to faith? In Mark chapter 8, Jesus warns the disciples against the yeast of the Pharisees - in other words, spiritual blindness. In this talk, we look at how the mindset of cynicism can prevent us from seeing through the eyes of faith, and make us blind to what God is doing. Andy shares ways that we can move towards fa…

How can we move from distraction to devotion? In the first talk of our series, Jo looks at the power of distraction in our lives, and how it can lead to worry, inertia, or things that aren't meant for us. We look at the encounter between Jesus and Martha in Luke chapter 10, and how He reminds her of what is important, and realigns her heart with Hi…

In Acts chapter 2, the Holy Spirit is poured out on followers of Jesus for the first time. In the final talk of our series, Hannah looks at what we can learn from the day of Pentecost, and how the Holy Spirit empowers us for transformation and mission in our lives today.โดย Hannah Elwyn

In the penultimate talk of our series, we look at Jesus' promise to return and restore all things in Revelation 21. Adnan looks at the difference that Jesus' return in the future makes to how we live in the present.โดย Adnan Khan

When Jesus ascended into heaven, He left His disciples with the promise of His presence, and the promise of power. In this talk, Adam considers what the ascension of Jesus means for us today - that rather than going far away, Jesus has come close.โดย Adam Purcell

The Bible teaches that God loves a cheerful giver. In this talk from our Gift Day, Lars talks about the principles of joyful generosity - trust, obedience, sowing, and reaping.โดย Lars Due-Christensen

This Sunday, David helped us prepare for our Gift Day by looking at the story of Elijah and the widow at Zarephath found in 1 Kings. We're encouraged to learn from the widow's example - to give out of faith rather than fear, to trust God with our future, and to give our whole hearts to Him.โดย David Stroud

Thomas struggled to believe when the other disciples told him about Jesus’ resurrection. But Jesus revealed Himself to Thomas, and invited him to come close. This encounter shows us a picture of how Jesus meets with us in our own times of questioning. In this talk, Lars looks at how we can stay close to Jesus and trust Him even amidst our doubts.…

On the road to Damascus, Saul had a powerful encounter with Jesus that completely changed the course of His life. In this talk, Jo looks at how we can continuously encounter Jesus in the normal, everyday moments of our lives - and as a result, continue to become more like Him.โดย Jo Wells

The resurrection of Jesus changes everything. After He rose from the dead, Jesus breathed on His disciples, filling them with His Holy Spirit and sending them out to share the gospel. In this talk, Andy looks at how Jesus frees us from fear and empowers us to make disciples.โดย Andy Tilsley

Jesus revealed Himself as the risen king to Mary, who was the first person to witness His resurrection. As we read about this encounter, how can our eyes be opened once again to the glory of our risen king?โดย Natalie Powell

In the garden of Gethsemane, we get a unique glimpse into Jesus’ relationship with the Father as He cries out to God in prayer. Even amidst betrayal and suffering, Jesus drew close to God and ultimately trusted in His plan. In this talk, we look at how prayer is an act of trust and surrender to God.โดย Philippa Long

How do follow God well in times of difficulty, or when it feels like the things we long for are delayed? In this talk, David looks at the life of Joseph, who responded to challenges by seeking God for three things: discernment, wisdom, and to be filled with the Holy Spirit.โดย David Stroud

The Passover meal that Jesus ate with His disciples was full of symbolism. It reminded the Israelites of how God had saved them from Egypt, and it pointed forwards to Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, and to the day when He would be reunited with His people in eternity. In this talk, Nicole looks at what it means to be invited to feast at the table wi…

In the temple, Jesus overturned the tables of the traders and declared it a house of prayer for all nations. Today, we are all temples of the Holy Spirit, called to worship Jesus with our whole lives. In this talk from our new series, Shaninga considers how we can live lives of prayer that honour God.…

Peter reminds us that as followers of Jesus, our battle is not against our neighbours or earthly authorities, but against spiritual forces. In this talk, Jo encourages us to hold on to God through suffering because in our weakness, He gives us the strength to stand.โดย Jo Wells

Our culture idolises comfort and safety. But as followers of Jesus, the Bible tells us that we will experience suffering. In this talk, Simon considers our living hope that suffering is not the end. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we can walk through suffering and our identity won't be shaken, but strengthened.…

In our culture today, there can often be an absence of hope. But the Bible calls us to be people of hope - to understand the times, serve others and stay faithful in doing good. In this talk, Raph considers what it means to be ready to answer for the hope we have in Jesus.โดย Raph Arthur