Today we start a new series called “The Invitation”, examining some of the invitations that Jesus extended to would-be and actual followers. We begin with Jesus’ invitation to us to follow …
Read MoreJesus has risen but the next move for the disciples isn't clear. What does the last miracle in John's gospel have to teach us as we anticipate lockdown easing?
Read MoreMark 16:1-8 shows us that Jesus died, Jesus rose and Jesus lives. A message we can celebrate and share with others this Easter.
Read MoreThe soldiers, passers-by, robbers, and religious hierarchy appear united in their humiliation of Jesus. But Jesus, "for the joy that was set before him … endured the cross, scorning its shame" (Hebrews 12:2).
Read MoreThis message looks at the story of Jesus before the Sanhedrin and Peter's denial in Mark 14:53-72. What can we learn from the way Mark intertwines these two stories?
Read More“The best place to find God is in a garden,” wrote George Bernard Shaw. But where is God in Gethsemane? He seems absent and silent as Jesus prepares for and then faces …
Read MoreOur Journey to the Cross series starts with a story of betrayal and worship in Mark 14:1-11. The extravagant gift of the woman in this week's passage models for us …
Read MoreThis message looks forward to our 40 Days of Prayer during Lent. As well as a reminder of what this season of prayer will look like, Ellen also shares some teaching from Matthew 6:16-18 …
Read MoreThere was the charcoal fire, just like the one by which he had denied Jesus. “Simon, son of John,” he called him, not Peter. And there was the threefold question, “Do you love me?” …
Read MoreJames, the half-brother of Jesus had experienced persecution for his faith. He writes to Jewish Christians exiled from their homeland to explain that the resilience factor …
Read MoreMoses faces a massive challenge ahead of him as God calls him to lead his people out of slavery. He feels ill-equipped and inadequate, but God provides …
Read MoreOur faith is a faith characterised by hope, and hope is future-facing. Life must be lived forwards. But why should we live forwards? What are we living for? Starting a new series …
Read MoreThis message concludes our Resurrection Hope series. Resurrection hope means that Jesus rising again promises resurrection life for believers …
Read MorePush a domino in a stack, and others will fall. Take away the foundation of the building, and the structure will collapse. Similarly, if the dead don’t rise, certain things follow…
Read MoreToday we begin a mini series on the resurrection using a key passage from 1 Corinthians 15. In this first talk, we will be examining the clear evidence that supports the resurrection …
Read MoreThe Bible describes a day when God will wrap everything up - a day of ‘Completion’. Four metaphors - The Body, the Courtroom, the Wedding, and the Garden …
Read MoreThis message gives a big picture story of the Spirit in the Bible before encouraging us to be filled with the Spirit, to go on asking for and growing in the gifts …
Read MoreThis message looks at the theme of Covenant as the backbone of our redemptive story. The OT covenants with Noah, Abraham, Israel and David …
Read More“Jesus saw grace everywhere. Yet he never analysed or defined grace, and almost never used the word. Instead, he communicated grace through stories we know as parables …” (Philip Yancey).
Read MoreThe four words Paul uses to describe our situation BC (before Christ) paint a bleak picture which provides a backdrop for the far-reaching demonstration of God's love …
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