This message looks at Philippians 2:12-18 and what Paul means when he encourages the Christians to 'work out what God has worked in'. We think about what it means …
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 MoreThis message is the third in the series 'One Thing' looking at Paul's letter to the Philippians. In this message from Philippians 1:27-2:4 Ellen talks about what it means to …
Read MoreThis message unpacks how Paul believed in a God of all circumstances who was at work despite his chains and the false motives of other believers sharing the gospel …
Read MoreThis message was the first in a new series called 'One Thing' working through Paul's letter to the Philippians. The passage is Philippians 1:1-11. Ellen sets the context …
Read MoreIn the last in our series in the Sermon on the Mount, we take a look at Jesus’ warning to his disciples (Matthew 7:24-27) that simply listening to his teaching is not just …
Read MoreAs we head towards the conclusion of the amazing Sermon on the Mount, Jesus invites his disciples to enter through the narrow gate (Matthew 7:13-14). Self-denial, steadfastness …
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 MoreThis message from Matthew 6:19-24 unpacks Jesus’ teaching about earthly and heavenly treasure, linking what we treasure to what our vision is and…
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 MoreA look into how Jesus takes this Old Testament legal text focused on justice and judgement, and transforms it into a calling for humility, race and service…
Read MoreLife can feel overwhelming, but there are grounds for hope. Let’s think small, create space in our lives (for doubt, and away from busyness), and think differently.
Read MoreJesus called his disciples to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. This message unpacks what that means and how we too can be salt of the earth …
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 MoreIn this sixth beatitude we look at what the biblical understanding was of our hearts and what Jesus means when he encourages his followers to be 'pure in heart'…
Read MoreWhy is being merciful a characteristic of the Kingdom of God? How can I become a merciful person and what might be putting the brakes on?
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 MoreThis message continues our series in the Beatitudes from Matthew 5:1-10. Ellen unpacks the biblical understanding of righteousness and what it means …
Read MoreWe continue our series “The BE Attitudes” for the third of Jesus’ pronouncements of blessing: “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth” (Matthew 5:5).
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