Jesus asked lots of questions. In this first of a new series we explore why questions are so powerful and what Jesus was really asking with this question, “Why are you so afraid?”
Read MoreIf the book of Ruth was a four-part TV series, we might not want to persevere with it after episode 1 which ends on a bit of a downer. But at its heart is an incredible statement …
Read MoreGod has created an incredible world. But it’s only once he has created and blessed mankind, and made mankind stewards over his creation, that he pronounces it to be very good…
Read MoreOver the next three weeks we will be taking some time to consider three values that we believe are necessary for a healthy, growing church, and that are at the heart …
Read MoreThe basis for the Christmas story is the incredible story of a virgin birth. This short Carol Service message asks, “Did it really happen? And if it did, so what?”
Read MoreIn the final section of Paul’s letter to the Philippians he seeks to bring them hope and encouragement as he reflects on their generosity, his gratitude, and God’s grace.
Read MoreOne Thing mattered more to Paul than anything else: knowing Jesus. In Philippians 3:1-11 Paul shares a warning about those who would put the One Thing out of reach …
Read MoreIn one of the best-known, most-loved passages of the New Testament (Philippians 2:5-11) Paul describes the incredible trajectory of Christ’s selfless incarnation …
Read MoreIn another memorable section from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 7:1-6), Jesus challenges his disciples about judgmentalism. Don't be a judge, and don't be …
Read MoreThe command to love our enemies is arguably the jewel in the crown of the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus promotes not just non-retaliation (Matthew 5:38-42) but active love …
Read MoreIn his final beatitude, Jesus promises a blessing for those who are persecuted. By why are Christians persecuted, and what should their response be?
Read MoreIn the seventh beatitude, Jesus pronounces a blessing on the peacemakers. But why is peacemaking so close to God’s heart, and what are the characteristics of a peacemaker?
Read MoreSometimes it can seem as if God is taking ages to act. But he is not in a hurry. He takes his time. And no-one knew that lesson better than Abraham …
Read MoreThe two Marys have a life-changing encounter at the tomb of Jesus (Luke 24:1-7) on Easter Sunday morning. Expecting to find a corpse, instead they are shocked …
Read MoreEbed-Melek is not a name that crops up in daily conversation, is it? But Ebed-Melek was a man who demonstrated a thoughtful compassion, as we see …
Read MoreMuch has changed in how the church carries out its mission over the 2000 years since Christ rose from the dead. But some thing have stayed the same…
Read MoreCorporate worship is part and parcel of any Sunday service. But what exactly is worship? And what is it not? In this, the first in a new series, we seek to get to the heart of worship.
Read MoreThere is a “dream that seems to drag on and on” and a “delay that can be depressing” (Proverbs 13:12, The Passion) which eats away at our peace. There is hope, but …
Read MoreOn Remembrance Sunday, when we remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life, we also
Read MoreWe continue our Holy Maths series, taken from 2 Peter 1:1-12, by reflecting on the story of Hannah as an example of perseverance. Hannah’s story is told in 1 Samuel 1:1-20.
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