Jacob the patriarch, whose life has been characterised by scheming and trickery, encounters a mysterious man who wrestles with him and gives him a new identity…
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 MoreThis message is rooted in Numbers 11:4-17 and the story of the people of Israel complaining in the desert. We look at what we can learn in the in-between places …
Read MoreRev. Dr Peter Morden, Principal of Bristol Baptist College, brings a message from Hebrews 10:11-25 in which the author describes the finished work of Jesus and …..
Read MoreThe third in a mini series on 'Essentials' looking at our commitment to being a Word and Spirit Church.
Read MoreAn essential part of being church is mission and in this message Andy unpacks from Romans 10:9-15 that the message we have to share is for everyone, that …
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 Christmas story can appear unbelievable. But when we start to look at the evidence for the story itself, and the evidence of changed lives, it’s not as unbelievable …
Read MoreIn John 1:1-9 the author declares some unbelievable truths about Jesus, that he is the light that shines undefeated in the darkness. He comes to dark places today, too.
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 MoreAre the stories around the birth of Jesus far-fetched? Or might there be a high level of credibility in the accounts written by Matthew and Luke?
Read MoreExploring Jesus’ family tree in Matthew 1:1-17 we see that Matthew wants us to see who Jesus really is - the Messiah - the one who both God's people
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 MoreThis message is centred on Philippians 4:2-9 thinking about the peace that God offers. We are called to live in peace with each other and there is also a promise …
Read MoreThis message looks at Philippians 3:12-4:1 and Paul's encouragement to 'forget what is behind and strain towards what is ahead'. What does it mean to forget and how …
Read More1 Samuel 25 tells the story of how, in a life-threatening crisis, Abigail (“the father’s joy”) acted with humility, perfect timing and choice of location, to avert a disaster …
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 MoreThis message reflects on the baptisms that have taken place in the service and looks at the story of Jesus' baptism in Matthew 3:13-17. God the Father affirms his pleasure …
Read MoreTimothy and Epaphroditus provide for us two examples of partners in the gospel. They are examples we can learn from as we seek to grow as partners in the gospel ourselves.
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