Is Bethlehem just a random place in which Jesus was born or is it symbolic of something more profound? The history of Bethlehem reveals that it has been the place where the hope of a family, a nation and the world are revived.

Israel and Judah's failure to measure up to God's mark brought them suffering at the hand of other nations. God gives a child and a son going first to the rebellious despised people that they may see the merciful and righteous reign of His everlasting King.

What did Jesus say believers must watch out for, if they are to inherit Kingdom of God?

Have you ever made a decision that you deeply regret? The implications of such decisions can be utterly devastating, in this life and the next.

Gods lost sheep, lost coin and the parable of the lost son

Is the kingdom of God already here or is it yet to come? Jesus shows us that both are true but also states that all humanity will face the judgement of God if they do not repent.

Are you ready, where is your treasure, is your lap full or burning? Jesus teaches believers a mindset that trusts in his provision while faithfully serving and awaiting his return. What mindset keeps the believer free to serve the Lord for the life in the Lords service?

What is the true "Golden Rule"? Is it only to love our neighbor, or is it something more? The true golden rule reveals to us something deeper about God, his law and our need of him.

When God seems to be distant in our darkest moments, what is the believer to do? Paul brings to light the hope all believers have in God despite their circumstances.

Cosmic conflict and crucifixion prediction, Christian community - what does it mean to be citizen kingdoms and counting the costs.

Who do you say Jesus is? There are countless views and opinions of him. Is he just another prophet in an endless line of prophets, good teachers and gurus, or is he something more? And if he is more than just a prophet, will you follow Him?

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How well do you understand the concept of prayer? Even the most godly characters in scripture fell short of expectations, yet God graciously acts on their behalf with great power faithfully fulfilling his purposes.

Do you know Jesus's true identity? Questions from the 1st century are still being asked in the 21st century regarding Jesus - "Who is this man?"

John the Baptist seems to be disappointed with Jesus ministry but is he justified to be? Both Jesus and John play key roles in transitioning the old covenant into the new. John prepares for the new offering a baptism of repentance and Jesus extends that salvation via repentance to the outsiders. However, not everyone welcomes the good news

Does God's law care for your rest and wellbeing, or is it only about keeping strict laws? Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath, shows us what God's law is really about. He demonstrates God's care for us and His desire to give us rest.

Encounters of Jesus Christ has changed history all over the world and all over the world people have encountered Jesus and their lives have changed forever

If Jesus is humanities only hope the question is, can we have confidence in him.

Is there anything at stake when we are tried and tested in regards to our faith.

Why was Jesus baptised if he never sinned? Whats the difference between the baptism of John and baptism today? In fact what did John the baptist mean when he said 'the one to come will baptise with the Holy Spirit and with FIRE?

Have you ever met anyone whom you knew would have a significant impact on the world? Even before Jesus began his ministry it is reveled to Simeon and Anna that he will have an impact on the whole world from its beginning to its end. Jesus will in fact be the measure in which every person will either rise or fall.

Is Jesus birth just another high point in history or the very point that we have a history at all? Luke makes the incarnation so significant that he records the heavenly host as visibly rejoicing at the redemption of those with whom the Lord favoured.

Do you ever notice how songs, or even their lyrics bubble out of our sub conscious in response to the situations of life? What do the lyrics of Mary and Zechariah's heartfelt responses teach us about God's faithfulness in Christ.

When someone tells you something is going to happen do you believe them? You might say it depends who said it? Zechariah and Mary received announcements from angels but how did they respond, and what does that mean for us?

If you wanted to change the world would you do it the way Jesus did? When we think about how to change the world we tend to want to uproot the oppressors and install our own seemingly just leadership. Jesus however, starts a revolution that seeks to win over both the oppressor and oppressed by dying for us that he might live in and through us.

Triumph and entry for Palm Sunday

Where do we get get our ideas about eternity - films, memes, fiction stories and cultural superstitions? There is only one entirely trustworthy source from which we can get any idea what to expect. As we look at the primary source consider what eternity might really hold for you.

When you think of the future of the church do you see yourself connected to it, even if its twenty years from now? The path towards the future of the church is being laid now and how we engage in that mission will shape what that future will be.

Real Christianity is lived out in a body: an individual body and a communal body. God graciously gives our bodies gifts to serve His body, the Church.

The main work of ecclēsia is to build up the body of Christ by the consistent teaching of the Bible, book-by-book, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse. The worship is simple, focusing on exalting the Lord.

Do you believe the command to be thankful in all things is an unreasonable command for Christians? Paul certainly believes that our knowledge of God and his gospel should lead the believer to do everything out of gratitude for the finished work of Christ.

Who is the Church and what is its purpose? Well contrary to popular belief the Church is not a brick built building, its God's people distinct from the world set apart to advertise and display God's glory

What does Christian love look like when it comes to giving? Paul show is that giving unites the church and blesses those who give as much as those who receive. We are also reminded that giving should not be a spontaneous act but something we do in relation to our spiritual growth.

What do you believe a Church plant needs in order for it to grow? As we look back to the early church we will find that there were four fundamentals in place that Luke reports as being key to God blessing his church

Jesus attended the Feast of Dedication. This Feast commemorated the re-direction of the temple unto true worship, following the revolt of a small number of dedicated Jews. Our calling in Christ demands our uncompromising dedication unto Him.

How does Jesus fulfill the role of the Wise Men? The Magi served as powerful astrologers and king makers in ancient MedoPersia and Babylon. God led them in a privileged way to His anointed King displaying divine wisdom that exists only in the simple and yet profound person of Jesus Christ.

How do you prove an event genuinely took place in the past? Our modern legal system depends on the corroboration of personal witness accounts, today we will see another to provide evidence substantiating the birth of the king of all kings.

How does Jesus fulfil the role of the Shepherd? The role of the shepherd king was an important one in the ANE. No one comes close, though, to Jesus ability to be the humble shepherd who gives his life for the sheep.

If the Lord were to review your bank statements for the past year, would he consider you a thief or faithful? What difference does Jesus make to God's expectation of a Tithe (a tenth) of his people's income? Listen in for guidance on how best to land those considerations

In Malachi's day, unfaithfulness and disloyalty spread within the family of God, destroying marriages and corrupting worship. Unfaithfulness has spiritual and social implications that threaten the unity of God's people. Yet God's people (then and now) are reminded that they are one people under one God and Father and in Him, they should be faithful to one another.

Do we have the right idea of what Christians leaders need to be in order to serve the Lord faithfully? Being faithful to the Lord in a society that is falling away from him will mean that we will be unpopular and counter-cultural. As Malachi hones in on the priest, he highlights how vital their role is, if, the people of Judea are going to retain their identity as his people.

When it feels like God's promises are not being fulfilled and there's temptation to call it quits, what is there for believers to hold on to? At the start of several proclamations through Malachi, God testifies to His unfailing love for Israel, as the sure hope for Israel, as the sure hope for Israel and all nations.

Has anyone ever told you that you are a project? Individually and collectively, we are under construction and God as the wise architect utilises ancient building methods in His ongoing un-thwarted purposes.

Has modern innovation in education and technology made attending church irrelevant? As we look at the history of Israel, we see that without the hearing and following of the word of God, his people descend into idolatry. In Nehemiah, we see how the returning exiles try to overcome past failure by assembling around the word of God being declared by Ezra and taught by the Levites

How does the New Testament church relate to the Old Testament? The mass assembly of the Israelites at Sinai (Exodus 19) was the first of its kind, and one that completely overwhelmed the senses of those who attended. Should the modern church look back at this event and try to learn from it? The writer of Hebrews believes that there are better realities to explore than those experiences of the ancient church which we need to tap into.

Some start at the beginning when seeking to answer the question 'why church?'. But did you know the real answer starts BEFORE the beginning? Listen in to see how come?

How do we establish a healthy ecclesiology? By looking through The Bible, we will begin to see God has integrated 'the assembly' into his plan for establishing the the faithfulness and maturity of his people.

What prevents the Israelites from enjoying a close relationship with the Lord? The final call again is that Israel would repent and turn back to the Lord.

Are we to be blamed if our heart does not desire the Lord? Hosea writes to Israel and to us all that we remain responsible for reciprocating God's love and commitment to us.

What are you investing in your future? Hosea has some home truths for Israel who believe their future is looking bright. Their investment in the idol calves and king and military will come to nothing as they have not looked to the Lord first.

Has anyone made a comparison of your behaviour with something less than flattering? Hosea gives Israel an uncompromising view of their behaviour towards the Lord in the hope that it will correct them. Maybe we might also identify some of our own behaviour towards the Lord in this striking text.

Have you ever noticed how someone can plead their undying love one moment only for it to come to a short end the next moment. Hosea exposes the shallowness of Israel's love for the Lord. For all their outward display of loyalty to the Lord they are inwardly despising him

Gods judgement is discipline and His desire is to correct us. The discipline of God is so that we can return to the Lord. This is what Hosea 5 is all about - Actions have consequences.

Why speak of a future with those who grievously offend us? God demonstrated His unrelenting love in declaring His resolve to rekindle the love of his unfaithful people Israel.

Did you ever hear the song 'In Love with a Stripper?' This could have been the soundtrack to Hosea's marriage, but worse. As we begin this new series we learn of God's relentless, rescuing love in the face of persistent rejection.

Is the resurrection of Christ Jesus a historic event that just gives us hope for the future? Paul reminds us that the resurrection of Jesus has freed us now from the power of sin.

Can you afford to pay for your own sin? Someone has to. Imagine that God's word shows he has always demonstrated his love by paying the ultimate price for our sin.

I am Barabbas .. can you say it? It may feel like a negative confession, but the spirit of the age may cause us to be robbed of seeing how Barabbas truly represents us, therefore dimming our view of God's grace in Jesus as our substitute.

Does the eschatological end of the gospel register with your Christian walk? The apostle John challenges us to establish our Christian witness by our looking forward to the Lord's return and by living faithfully until that day.

What will it be like to live with God literally? God reveals His purpose to personally sustain His own in the eternally peaceful new heaven and earth where nothing evil can be found.

God has vindicated himself and his people by finally judging the World for its rebellion against him and his people. Victory for believers, devastation for the lost.

What do you believe defines a good or bad person? Morality, from a biblical perspective, is not primarily centred on how well I treat other people but on acknowledging and loving God. In this chapter John captures this struggle of Good Vs Evil in the symbolism of the woman and her children being pursued by the dragon.

Series: Apocalypse Now Are we really to expect that the world will only drastically deteriorate in the last seven years of history? When considered, in the light of Jesus' own teaching, are the trumpet plagues already effecting the world?

How comfortable would you be in a place where the worship of God was central to every mode of life? The sovereign triune God is coming to reclaim the world but only the faithful will be able to abide his presence.

To whom do you think John wrote the letters to seven churches in Asia? We can easily banish an ancient letter to history without realising that it has a prophetic effect as a pastoral message for us today.

Is John's revelation just about the end of the world? It's easy to miss the purpose of the last book in the Bible when numerous non-biblical sources have confused our understanding of it. With a more careful reading of the book we will find it was as relevant to John's first readers as it will be for his last.

Jesus and the wise men moved on from the manger towards their future mission and calling. So should every believer have a similar mindset as we move into 2022, in full assurance that God's promises to us can never fail?

After Christmas it is a good time to reflect on what you have just seen and heard. A time to ponder as Mary did, a time to worship as the wise men did and a time to praise and proclaim as the shepherd's did.

In the third of our sermons, we will be examining the third gift given to Jesus: Myrrh. God gave his gift to the Church - His son, to die so that we might live and give our gifts to Jesus, our King, our sacrificial Saviour.

Frankincense in the ancient world was often used to worship a divine being. The wise men travel hundreds of miles to deliver this gift to the new born King. Jesus is more than mortal king. He is the true God worthy of our worship.

Gold is a gift given to a king in recognition of His royalty and His right to rule. The wise men gave Jesus their gold. They gave Him their best. Do we give our best to Jesus? He doesn't just want bits of us. He wants our all. Do we see Jesus as being worthy of our gold?

What are you to do when you are caught between two warring dynasties? Daniel with the aid of the Lord foresees a time of trouble for God's people. We are to take courage that the Lord sees the needs of his people, way before we do, even looking past the seemingly bigger events of history.

Is what we can see all that there is? As God’s people face opposition from human kingdoms, Daniel 10 lets us in on the secret that God’s people also face spiritual opposition, and it is overwhelming. But God hears, comforts and fights for His people.

When you know that the days ahead are going to be difficult, how do you encourage those who are going to go through it? The Lord knows that the future of His people is going to get worse before it gets better. By the way of preparing them he calls out the plays of those empires who will rise against them but it will be God's kingdom that will ultimately win the day.

What would you do if you had one last day on earth? You would think Belshazzar would humble himself when he sees the end is near but pride is more intoxicating than strong drink. Even when the wicked are warned they still shake their fist at God.

When our faith is challenged is God able to save us from imminent danger? God ultimately rewards those who trust in Him to make His name and His work known.

The world under human kingdoms is a dark place in need of hope. God reveals to Daniel, Nebuchadnezzar and to us that the greatest hope we could ever have is this: God is really God and everything is going His way.

Do you ever feel like you would be better once your circumstances were? God's sovereignty displayed in the book of Daniel gives us faith and hope that we can flourish what ever circumstances we are found in.

When the world is turned upside down, how are the believers supposed to keep calm and carry on? Jeremiah makes it clear to the remnant of Judea who are living in fear that trusting in God is never optional if you are to be the covenant people. *Corrections I would like to note three corrections that need to be pointed out in my sermon: 1. Locution does in fact mean the meaning of words in a particular culture 2. Illocution refers to the way words are formed and transformed through different genre like poetry or narrative 3. Mizpah that is referred to in the text is most likely the one in Benjamin's territory and not the one located in Gilead on the East of the Jordan

The main work of ecclēsia is to build up the body of Christ by the consistent teaching of the Bible, book-by-book, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse. The worship is simple, focusing on exalting the Lord.

What does it mean to be blessed? What are the messages of the beatitudes? How can I be God's salt and light to the world?

Who do you find it most difficult to share your faith with? Family, friends, work colleagues, strangers or people of other religions? Do you feel unequipped when it comes to presenting the Gospel? Listen in as we give you some effective strategies for opening up conversations and strategies for the sharing of your faith.

We tend to dismiss idolatry because we think only of those who have visible forms of idols. This is still part of our world, and it is amazing that people in our modern times have been just as foolish and idolatrous as were the pagans in ancient days.

Who do you say Jesus is? As we come to the conclusion of Mark's gospel are you convinced the Jesus is a servant for humanity unlike any other. A Saviour of the soul and the express image of Son of God. There is no one like Jesus.

King Jesus faces utter rejection: betrayal and desertion; conviction and condemnation. Yet His commitment to His people (us) is demonstrated through his faithful obedience; His promise to us of never leaving presence; His assurance of lasting hope and His full securing of our redemption. What A King!

Are you caught up in end of the world conspiracies? As believers we may find ourselves caught up in looking for the signs of the end of the world; whilst ignoring Jesus' imperative to see that the gospel is preached to the ends of the earth. Let's keep our eyes on the true aims of the gospel!

Are you the type of person that likes to question authority? Its may come as no surprise that Jesus was at odds with all types of people on the religious spectrum, conservative and liberals alike. Jesus claim to authority reveals their lack of commitment to God and their loyalty to their own system of belief.

As Jesus humbly triumphs towards the cross He teaches all men to trust and remain in Him to be saved, bear pleasant fruit through Him, and exercise God’s power through prayer in His name.

The world’s kingdom values riches, comfort and being served. Jesus completely flips this upside down, and shows us that the way into His kingdom is through being poor, suffering with him and serving God and his people. This road is hard, but it offers us entrance into an eternal kingdom where we will find real riches, everlasting comfort and eternal life with Jesus.

Have you ever noticed that our best moments are closely followed by our worse? Like the disciples we will also discover that Jesus is always able to guide and comfort us in the highs and lows of life.

Do you ever mistake your partial sight for full sight? The Apostle Paul reminds us that we see through a glass darkly but our own self reliance can make us forget this. Jesus shows us that only he can make us see.

Our superficial attempts to make ourselves clean are not enough. In fact, they often make us dirtier. The Lord Jesus shows us that the real issue is not our outward deeds, but with our corrupted hearts. Yet, He can truly make us clean only when we respond with dependent faith.

How can we serve God in the face of rejection, opposition and impossible odds? God’s messengers may be rejected, opposed and out of their depth but can be sure that He is ever present to fulfil his purposes.

Who or what do you go to when you are on the brink of hopeless despair? In the space of two crossings at the sea of Galilee, Jesus will: calm the fears of the disciples; exorcse a demon possessed man; heal a sick woman and raise a girl from the dead. Jesus helps the hopeless.

What stories do you tell yourself? Jesus told stories that highlighted the truths of the kingdom of God. How do his stories interpret our own and connect us to his meta-narrative?

Reaching out to people not like him, appointing his Twelve apostles, casting out demons, healing the sick, and making the Pharisees look silly. Another action-packed part of our journey through Marks's Gospel.

Why welcome a Saviour if the world seems fine the way it is? His power to heal the sick or His will to receive scum? There’s more to gain receiving and all to lose for challenging the Son of Man.

What proof would you need to believe that someone is God in person? As we step into the book of Mark, consider the action packed CV of Jesus typified in the opening chapter and ask yourself, ‘Why would he prevent people from telling others who he is?’

Do you ever wonder what Jesus taught the disciples on the road to Emmaus? Even though we do not know what Jesus said to them, we do know that their hearts burn within them once he said it. Today we will also discover how important the resurrection is to the flow of the biblical story.

How do you feel about dying? Is it something you think about often? Or does the thought of it fill you with anxiety? In this sermon we will discover that for believers death is no doomsday event but a glorious gateway to heaven. Are we willing to give up what we cannot keep in order to gain something we cannot loose?

Have you ever put in place measures to improve the lives of your community only to find them discarded sometime later? Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem to find that his people are again in spiritual decline. How can Israel survive if spiritual reforms do not continue?

Are you aware of the temptation to make room for foreign things to live in your worship? How much space do you give to accommodate the surrounding culture in your life, thinking, fellowship and relationships? Nehemiah shows us that God’s holy people must guard against compromising with the surrounding culture.

Do you view your life as being divided into two areas of sacred and secular? Nehemiah, in our text today, will challenge the people of Israel to see their whole life as being dedicated to the service of God.

How do we, the church, live in meaningful community in the New Testament age? Nehemiah knew that building a city was easier than living well in it. So, here he is joining in with other leaders to commit to keeping the covenant. The local church today needs no less of a commitment if it also wants to survive.

How could God not forsake the church and all mankind for how evil and wicked we’ve all become? The returning exiles prayer of confession reminds us that God is compassionate and He is faithful to His promise to save. We today have a better covenant God has secured through Jesus who was forsaken for our salvation.

Have you ever longed to get together with the assembly of God's people? The Israelites are finally assembled in Jerusalem with a complete Temple and secure wall. But none of that will mean anything unless the people within it are righteous.

Are you standing in the work of God so firmly that it's causing people who hate the work to notice? In our text today, we will discover how Nehemiah persevered through oppositions without and within.

Church hurts ever got you down? The way Nehemiah addresses the hurts God's people were causing each other is a lesson to us all.

As a Christian wanting to serve the Lord you will experience opposition whether its physically or spiritually. Let's see how Nehemiah responds to the attack in our text.

Building God’s kingdom is a community project, needing leaders and co-builders to work together, while we await the future of the coming city of God.

Can we get involved in building a city for God? God’s plan, provision and honest assessment are crucial for lasting success.

Is your heart being stirred to get involved with helping the people of God? Like Nehemiah, you maybe drawn through prayer to the epicentre of God's work.

Did 2020 leave you feeling tired, with your hands thrown in the air feeling like you just don’t care; asking yourself ‘what’s the point’? May the parable of the Minas help to restore the eternal perspective of your place in God’s purpose.

What does the advent of Christ mean for you? For Paul the advent meant mercy and grace for him the chief of sinners. Hopefully the advent will mean the same for you.

As Christians the Apostle Paul calls us to put away all complaining and to be a light in a crooked and twisted generation. What are some of the challenges we face as we try to live this out? Do you feel the light of Christ that once shone so brightly within you is slowly flickering away? What steps can you take to reignite it?

Because Christ gave up divine privileges, became a man, a servant who was obedient to the point of death on a cross, God the Father has exalted Jesus to the highest place. All must bow the knee and confess Him as Lord! This is why He was born.

The great extent of God’s love, is that the highest being in all of existence became incredibly and shamefully low to rescue those whom He loves - US! The humility and love of Christ is the amazing gift of Christmas.

How would you want God to appear? As the all powerful Sovereign, setting wrong right; as the all benevolent ‘Father Christmas’ character dishing out blessings and benefits? His coming was just as surprising then as it is now looking back. But why?

What makes Christ Jesus the one true gift? What the Lord Jesus has accomplished in his death and resurrection has united those who believe in God, a sanctified life for all believers.

If there's any final encouragement to those serving Christ what would that be? There is an approach to God's work that excels over all and suits every situation.

Do you tend to shut down when a biblical letter turns to practical matters? If you do you may be missing an important window into how the early Christians lived out their faith.

‘What will we be like?’, and ‘When will it happen?’ you may ask. The Apostle Paul answers this... a bit; but then urges us, with the great things in store for you to live with the end in mind.

Is our bodily resurrection just a tail end of our salvation and does it influence our present faith in Christ? Paul outlines highly anticipated resurrection body features God has revealed for believers in Christ.

The main work of ecclēsia is to build up the body of Christ by the consistent teaching of the Bible, book-by-book, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse. The worship is simple, focusing on exalting the Lord.

Is the resurrection just a bonus at the end of life for believers? Paul argues that the certainty of the resurrection is actually the culmination of Christ's finished work for the New Creation.

If Christ was not resurrected than we have no good news and Christianity falls apart, all we’re left with is idolatry. The Resurrection is central to the gospel which produces resurrection hope.

What is our future hope based on? The Gospel is the foundational, historical reality of Christ’s death and resurrection that enables sure faith for our own future resurrection.

What do you value most when you attend a church meeting? If you highly value freedom of expression, then Paul has a word of caution for you to consider your fellow believer's edification.

As we continue in our "Grow Up" series through 1 Corinthians, the apostle Paul instructs the church in Corinth to be mature in its thinking. We learn about how the church should behave concerning the gifts of speaking in tongues and prophecy.

In this section we learn from Paul to pursue love and use the gift of speaking a tongue appropriately. We all need to know and cooperate with the Spirit of God as He works His gifts in and through each of us to benefit all and Christ's work on earth.

Paul challenges the Corinthians’ presumed spirituality and behaviour, calling them to a greater way, the way of love.

The Church is the body of Christ which is a unity in diversity. United together by the Spirit, yet diverse in gifts and roles.

Who has the spiritual gifts and why? The Holy Spirit gives diverse gifts to all believers, for the common good.

What are you bringing to the table? The Lord's supper is a place where we commune with our Saviour. It's a call to love Christ and to love His Church and about checking our hearts before we come to the Lord's table, just as Paul instructed the believers in Corinth.

Is there place for male and female to vocally worship God in the same gathering? While different and equally made in God's image each must worship in a manner that glorifies God and honours His order in the church.

How do we live God glorifying lives in a society that is so steeped in idolatry? Paul reminds us that we are to flee idolatry, and follow Christ in seeking the good of our neighbour over our own freedom.

Can a person be strong and yet weak at the same time? Old Testament history teaches us that an arrogant stance can quickly turn into an embarrassing fall, but God.

Will God reward those who fulfil His work on earth? if you receive God's Word with the right heart; the right focus will enable you to serve faithfully and accumulate God's eternal rewards.

Is it always right to exercise your rights? 
Like the Corinthians we live in a very individualistic society with the common tendency to put self first, is this always Christ honouring?

How do you best preserve the unity of the gospel community? You might be forgiven if you believe that just telling fellow believers the truth is enough. Paul remind us that we need love as well as truth.

Should you get married, and if so, to who? The massive decision to tie the knot will either be influenced by the surrounding culture or scripture.

How does being born again affect our, where we find ourselves in life? Drastic dissociation and social change or confident trust of God’s sovereignty in our life and relationships?

Paul was aware of the problem of divorce within the Corinthian church. It was the notion that one could divorce their spouse for any reason. This practice had crept in from the culture around them. As Christians, we too can fall into the trap of letting the 21st century culture influence our thinking when it comes to the subject of marriage and divorce. Let's look at some practical advice on the subject.

What is the preferred marital status? Over the centuries of church history the opinion has varied but if you listen carefully to Paul's argument he believes that whatever our marital status God blesses us where we are at.

What are the uncommon implications of sex? Some think sex connects two people like Blue Tac, others say Velcro which both have degrees of temporary stickiness, but the inventor of sex says it's more like epoxy-permanent.

Is there any chance we’ll enter the kingdom of God? What does it take to throw it away, if we lose the way and to even get underway?

Most of us would say that we've never taken a fellow Christian to the law courts. But what about the courtroom of your heart and mind. In this sermon we will examine some practical advice from scripture for resolving trivial issues between believers instead of exposing them before those outside of the church.

How do we help one another to change? It has be said that: 'It takes a village to raise a child'; this quote mirrors the greenhouse effect of the local Christian Church in regards to spiritual growth.

Who, why and how should the church deal with sexual misconduct in its midst? We learn from Paul to strive for the purity of the church for Christ or Passover’s sake.

What should the love of a father look like? Good fathers have a strong commitment to see the growth and maturity of their children, how to accomplish that is the great challenge.

How do you teach someone who thinks they know everything? The biggest challenge isn’t their lack of knowledge, but their arrogant posture. The real problem behind the problem is pride.

What if the resurrection of Jesus Christ is just another one of those conspiracy theories? It would have devastating consequences regarding everything we believe as Christians. In these verses we will see the apostle Paul construct a brilliant argument to address their uncertainty.

What are your thoughts about leaders outside of your preference? More often we think very little about them. Maybe beneath the surface there is a degree of hostility towards them. In our text today, Paul calls his leaders to reconsider what a believer can gain from all the Lord's faithful leaders.

Do you have a small view of what the Church ought to be? Paul challenges are partisanship attitude to church that should make us reconsider how much we are missing by not engaging with others outside our comfort zone.

How important is the local church to you as a Christian? Do you think the church is an optional extra or something that needs your attention but nothing to give your heart and soul to? If this is you then the Apostle Paul has something to say that may help you to reconsider your perspective.

In this message we reflect on general concerns from the current covid-19 pandemic and positive responses in view of the the hope God gives believers in Jesus Christ.

How do you help believers who stay young for long? Like the rest of the world or as babes in need of appropriate care, challenge and encouragement.

How can you know what someone is thinking? Well, they would have to tell you what was on their mind. Today, we will learn how we must rely on God's Spirit, to reveal His will for us as believers.

With the advent of the internet, information is widely accessible in our modern 21st CE culture, but sadly there still remains a secret wisdom hidden from many.

When the gospel of Jesus is refused and opposed where do we turn for help and assurance of our faith?

God created culture but fallen culture tries to re-create God, who’s image do we reflect?

Do you believe that the gospel transfers neatly into your conventional worldview? You may be surprised like the Corinthians that God often subverts our expectations.

What does a church do about human factions in its midst? Call out and undermine efforts to take Christ’s role, make saviours of man and accord status God never intended.

What do you think about the Church? Well, it’s God’s body, God’s building, God’s bride. It might not be much to look at but it will eventually be glorious so don’t hate.

What does it mean to be mature? The Christian life begins with the new birth and progressively moves toward maturity in Christ, culminating in genuine love and good works.

A new year brings thoughts of change. But what should our New Years resolutions be as Christians? Today’s message challenges the listener to make four commitments that may make a radical difference to their walk in 2020. Are you up for the challenge?

The Bible speaks about the special one called Messiah, but did you know he would have two comings? The first time to graciously save the second time to righteously judge.

How much do you know about the first Christmas? Because they were both made of wood did you realise that the crib pointed to a cross?

The greatest physical miracles cost our all powerful God nothing, but the miracle of salvation, sanctification and glorification cost the very life of His Son. God continues to use ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Will you let God take you out of your comfort zone?

God spoke his word through men of old and though the message be clear, in these last days He speaks in the Son and shows He loves us dear.

Could Jesus have come into the world at anytime or was the moment he was born part of a grand plan? We know that Jesus' life has divided history for centuries but was it vital for him to have been incarnate when he was?

Text: Luke 18:9-14 What does a righteous person look like? 
It has been said that you ought never to judge a book by it’s cover, yet it’s something we sadly all do some of the time.

When will there be justice? Having to face intolerable evil, In a world full of victims & villains, how much longer can you cope?

If your private and public prayer life were analysed, what would be the results? Might we be engaging in something that we don’t actually, properly, fully understand?

What does it mean to be part of the temple of God? Paul certainly believes that if the Corinthians can grasp this it will revolutionise their relationships with one another. Maybe there is something for us to learn too.

Have you ever been deeply hurt by someone? When it comes to granting real forgiveness, most of us understand the what, but can anyone explain the how?

Can love be measured? According to the Lord Jesus, our ability to truly love is inextricably linked to whether or not we’ve truly been forgiven. Is your life hall marked with love?

What does it take to serve the living God? In this brief devotional we learn the essence of depending on God and the Holy Spirit to truly witness and worship as believers in Christ.

How do you view prayer? When it comes to managing the mountain range of problems in life, where do you go for help and who do you call on? Vantage points make all the difference.

What is the difference between the Old & New Testament? Simply put, God made promises recorded in the past that would be fulfilled in the future consummated in Christ.

Have you ever been in a situation where you needed someone to intervene on your behalf? We are always grateful when this happens because it calls for a huge sacrifice of time, effort, energy and empathy.

Are you where you ought to be? God graciously invites us to be his friends and the state of our prayer life is often a helpful indicator as to the quality of our relationship.

Will God destroy the righteous along with the wicked? Well, in order to answer that question we have to define who is righteous and who is wicked.

What prevents you from presenting yourself before the Lord? Is it laziness, ungratefulness, self confidence (I got this, I don’t need God’s help) or could it be embarrassment because of uncleanness?

Name: Adam Boyce Scripture Joshua 3:1-17 How do we cope with times of change or challenge in life? Just as with the Israelites when they faced a raging river Jordan, God calls us to: face our fears, take a step back, consecrate ourselves and get our feet wet (step out in faith).

To be a disciple of Jesus we are required to count the cost, because he wants more than just our superficial following.

What kind of partner are you? Every single Christian is a member of God’s team and has an important role to play. How are you contributing to the effort?

Where does our contentment come from? Do we only feel content based on our circumstances, or do we place our trust in Jesus and his power to make us content?

In these verses Paul addresses a conflict between Euodia and Syntyche. How do you address conflicts between you and other church members when they arise? Do you follow the principles laid down in scripture?

Do you have assurance of where your going? Our direction in life is impacted by those we follow. Justification, sanctification and glorification describe the three elements of the incredible Christian journey.

What goal should we have as believers? Join us as we consider Paul's call for believers to share his goal of 'pressing on' towards the prize of God in Christ.

What makes for a valuable testimony now and always with God and men. Paul shares how to hold, guard and share a truly valuable testimony that counts for eternity with God in Christ.

Would you let go of some who took care of your need because they were needed by someone else. Paul did. Let’s see why.

How easy is it to find a friend that’s servant hearted and faithful? Paul was exceptionally encouraged by Timothy a young disciple who shared his spiritual DNA. Good servants make great Christians.

Do we as church provide a real contrast in unity to the rest of the world? In light of Christ and Paul’s example are we prepared to give our all for the Gospel in joy?

Would it be unfair to say that we live in a self obsessed world? As sinners, we tend to exalt or put ourselves before others. Paul, instead fixes his camera lens on Jesus, highlighting the marks and motives of self-less living.

The work of the Lord requires team effort. We have the perfect example in the person of Jesus Christ who chose 12 people to assist Him, namely the disciples. How are you using the gifts that God has given to you to advance the kingdom?

We live in a society that finds it entertaining to watch other people’s mess being broadcast on national TV. With the birth of social media platforms, we can hide the real us, pretending to be living the dream. The Bible teaches that we are all infected with sin. So what is the answer?

When faced with ultimately challenging situations where do we look for help? This message reminds us of the grace available through prayers and the supply of the Holy Spirit that bring joyous hope in Christ in the face of adversity.

When considering the future do you do so with fear or confidence? In terms of completing our God given purpose everybody needs assistance, support and encouragement, not just from those around us but from our ultimate heavenly helper.

What’s your story? The historical impact of the Gospel always begins with individuals willing to be on mission, sharing the good news, leading to salvation, resulting in great joy.

What does the resurrection mean to those who believe? Paul believes that the power of the resurrection is revealed through his suffering. For Paul this is a clear sign that when he is at an end the life of Jesus picks him up.

What kind of God, would reduce himself to becoming a man and then end up dying miserably on a cross?

Does God care about a Christian’s journey or are they expected to make their own way and hope for the best?

Can you identify with this poem? “Lord, I don’t always feel like praying I don’t always feel like praising But I’m glad that you don’t stop saving I’ve been contemplating how your grace is amazing”

Would you like help in your prayer life? Historically, one of the most powerful influences in society has been poetry especially when set to music, this is no less true of the Psalms.

Did you know that Jesus can be found in the Old Testament? The new is in the old concealed and the old is in the new revealed.

How many layers does a poem potentially have? This psalm, one of the most famous pieces of poetry in human history, like a diamond, has multiple facets when looked at from different angles.

Wouldn’t it be great to keep talking about the positive elements of this psalm? But that wouldn’t be faithful to the text or real life. We inevitably come to the difficult, negative contrast to the tree.

To be or not to be like a tree? That's is the question

We walk past them every day, hundreds possibly, what am I referring to? Trees. When was the last time you stopped to consider one of the most important metaphors in the bible?

As humans created in the image of God, we are highly capable of processing information. How we do that is very important because the quality of content coming in tremendously affects our behaviour. Garbage in, garbage out.

When was the last time you took a journey of wonderful discovery? Diving into the deepest depths, climbing heady heights, exploring wide uncharted horizons? This describes the adventure awaiting you in the Psalms.

How is God's work in you seen or experienced by others? Jesus made it clear that everyone who follows him will experience an outpouring of his Spirit from within. Does yours feel like a trickle, and what should it look like?

We all lack a clear sense of direction or the ability to get past certain situations at times? God has sent his Spirit and He is at work giving direction to ALL people. Do you recognise His direction?

Why don’t we place hands and people receive the Baptism of the Holy Spirit today; and although it once was why isn’t speaking in tongues evidence of being baptised in the Holy Spirit anymore? Listen in to find out.

Can ‘the spirit’ be caught, like a common cold or cartoon powerball? Are you only baptised in the spirit if you speak in tongues? The Holy Spirit is a person not a thing, and His interaction with people is focused and purposeful.

Amid new year resolutions and the irrepressible march of time, how does real lasting change happen? God has worked in Christ, and through the presence of his Spirit, to bring about the fulfilment of our hope and need for change.

Christmas has come and gone, so what’s new on your Wishlist? Apart from God revealing the most priceless possession available, we wouldn’t even know it existed let alone its accessibllity. God himself.

On a personal note, what are you hoping for? As a country we are currently divided on Brexit, but 2000 years ago, as a nation, Israel knew exactly what they wanted.

What are you hoping for? We don’t often think about God being a gift-giver yet we may be surprised at what he has wrapped up for us in Christ.

Is Christ only in the New Testament? We often think he only shows up in there, but all of scripture prophesies and points toward the coming Messiah, who we see in the person of Jesus.

What is the biggest barrier to being blessed? What conditions are most conducive to nurturing blessings? Essential answers shared in the final instalment of our series in The Beatitudes.

Do you, like the early church, esteem it an honour to suffer for Christ? Being mocked, villainised and even murdered hardly seems like the recipe for a happy life, but such is the upside-down Kingdom of God.

Will there ever be peace on earth or is Jesus setting an unachievable goal in this beatitude? There will be peace but like the hardest of jigsaw puzzles it is reliant on first having the Master-Peace. What does it look like? Listen in.

We live in an age of information overload, constantly giving our attention to multiple sources, pleasures, people & platforms. What position does God hold in your life?

Do you know how to respond when times of testing come? Jesus did, and that by yielding to and trusting in God’s word, setting an example for us to follow.

Who is truly pure hearted? If the heart of the human problem is the problem with the human heart, is a spiritual heart transplant truly possible for those who believe?

Do you ever feel life is really unfair and you would love God to give you what you deserve? Then you would NEVER be given mercy. Why not? Listen in to find out.

Do you think an unforgettable meal still would be if had everyday? Life never delivers ultimate satisfaction, yet we try. It’s time we looked in the right place for the greatest satisfaction ever to be had.

Is Jesus really commending us to be docile push overs? Blessed are the meek - if you want the blessing of meekness but are conflicted by modern definitions, listen for clarity and inspiration.

Title: Children At the Heart of the Church Text: Matt 18:1-6, 10-14 Speaker: Mike Royal How important are the next generation? Children are a good sign of a healthy Church. Their growth, education and safety are a priority to God and should also be to the wider community and particularly the church.

When is mourning ever a good thing? Jesus states that there is a type of mourning that a person experiences in which God declares them blessed - Happy!?! Listen in to make sense of the conundrum.

Can you imagine anyone being happy because they are poor? In fact Jesus says the happiness of heaven is for those who are poorest. What kind of poverty is this?

Do you always make yourself happy? Hmm, thought so. Listen in to learn how and why the Beatitudes, if rightly understood, relates to our eternal happiness.

Do you just want to be happy but ever felt like that’s not what God wants for you? Would you be shocked that it is and at the same time isn’t what God wants for you? Listen in to hear why.

The main work of ecclēsia is to build up the body of Christ by the consistent teaching of the Bible, book-by-book, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse. The worship is simple, focusing on exalting the Lord.

How do we do this without compromising the gospel? Paul shows us how to behave and relate to others as to not give unnecessary offence and also make ourselves more favourable for gospel witness.

God means for the church to value and trust His written living Word. The text shows us how making time to read, understand and live by the Word leads to spiritual growth for our benefit to God’s glory.

Can you imagine the horrible shock of someone being told that they have a fatal disease? This is the crux of Jesus’ conversation with an ignorant Jewish relligious leader called Nicodemus.

How do you view and process the pain of life? Assisted by a number of creatives, honestly sharing their own challenges in song and spoken word, we consider God’s purpose in our pain; concluding with a song of hope.

Glorification is a yet to be fulfilled promise that is so inexplicably amazing our anticipation should drive us to new heights in Christ. What do you know about The Glorification of the Children of God?

Is the universe governed by chance or is God in control making all things work together for good? It can be humbling to believe that our fate is bound up in the providence of God. But it can also be liberating to know that God is truly in control.

Do you know your history? For some, this is not an easy question to answer concerning personal heritage. But what about as believers in Christ? Here, we explore the believer's history.

Relating to a former enemy may seem daunting, especially when that is God. God makes a way; bringing all believers in boldly, through the Way, the Truth and the Life. Jesus our Mediator.

Imagine inciting an altercation that was about to climax into very serious if not fatal personal injury. How would you respondI if someone with high level authority intervened promising to stand in that gap continually?

Reconciliation is to bring together sinful man and a Holy God, it is man that is in need of reconciliation but God who reconciles Himself to man through Jesus death on the cross. Additional text: Revelation 21:1-2

What is sanctification? It’s the process of becoming more like Jesus in our daily life, conduct and character. It has three aspects, positional (past), progressive (present) and perfect (future).

Seeing as God freely forgives believers and gives Christ’s credit, let us admit guilt to God and receive every blessing that comes with His redemption.

Do you find some words are so old school they sound ridiculous? Propitiation maybe like that but is so rich in life changing meaning. Listen for the meaning broken down in the context of an outdoor outreach.

How does a person become born again? It may seem simply to believe that an invitation is made and we respond. But doesn't the term 'born' suggests passivity on our part?

Is every human being a child of God? The bible says no according to the biblical doctrine of adoption, it only happens once a person is born again spiritually into God’s family.

How can a person be Justified before God? The answer is Justification, and the bible explains the meaning, method, means and the marks in crystal clear detail.

Have you ever signed a major contract without first reading the terms and conditions? Headlines grab you but small print can then imprison you. This applies to religion.

How many different belief systems are there? Considering matters of doctrine, let’s look at a few of the most common worldviews that stand in stark contrast to Biblical Conservative Evangelicalism.

Where do you fit in & to which group do you belong? Everyone has a worldview, is yours well thought through or is it incoherent?

How would you react to finding something valuable or someone special that was lost? Imagine desperately searching for someone only to find they had been looking for you all along.

Can you be a Christian and not believe in the bodily resurrection of Christ and all believers? Paul challenges us to consider how vital this truth is for life now and future expectation.

Would you believe the promise of a dying man? What if you were both dying at the same time? Well there was man who did and it changed his life forever. Listen in

Do you believe that God will legitimately pour out his wrath on humanity? Is it a problematic issue for you? The scriptures concerning these things are explicit but often over looked. Listen in for the alert of what is to come.

What is the origin of Death? Why do ten out of ten die? Where did it all go wrong? There may be many voices but only the bible has the answers.

When is a good time to consider the implications of death? The statistics still say that 10 out of 10 die. Thankfully God has taken the initiative to respond where we couldn’t.

What is the number one reason people struggle to FREELY use our time and abilities for God’s glory? It may not be what you think, but Jesus said it and NEVER gets it wrong. Listen in to find out.

Does it sound like the Bible would say ‘you get what you pay for when you pay for what you get’? Well it is the restating of a biblical truth that we MUST obey. Listen in to learn how it works.

Are you uncomfortable that God has claim over ALL your money and everything you do with it? You CANNOT serve God and Money. This sermon explains that you are wealthy, but it’s not what you have but what you do with it that reveals who you REALLY worship.

What will you say when you give an account to Jesus for the stewardship he has entrusted you? If you don’t even understand the basis, or scope of that question then listen now.

In view of the return of Jesus, do we love him with all our hearts? Is your heart cold toward him or on fire today? Be ready.

Are you lacking the fruitS of the Spirit in your life? Well, NO Christian has fruitS of the Spirit - there is only one fruit. Learn more about this and how we can be most fruitful as believers.

Do you need a spiritual detox? Galatians gives key insights that help decrease the flesh and increase fruit. Lessons that can change our understanding of ourselves and therefore change lives.

How often do you find yourself in an issue with someone only to wonder how did we get here? Christians have unseen enemies, but how do we recognise and combat their attacks?

As the year rolls over we can expect to do great things through God’s Grace when our lives are humbly given to Him.

If Christmas is not all about getting, maybe its about giving? No doubt there is a joy in giving, but do you know the joy of giving to Jesus? After all it is his birthday. Listen in to hear what Jesus would like for Christmas.

What is the best Christmas gift you have had? When receiving gifts it’s easy to overlook a practical gift. Jesus may not have been the saviour Israel wanted but from a practical perspective he is the saviour we all need.

Even some Christians have joined the challenges against Christmas. Are they justified? Maybe you’re a challenger? What should we do with Christmas? Listen in to find out how an appreciation of origins makes the difference.

How image conscious are you? Image is especially important if we are more concerned with God’s image than our own. Listen in as Paul challenges us to bear God’s image faithfully.

Believers owe a duty to the ungodly to live Godly in this world. This makes sense entirely by the grace of God.

How does your life contribute to Church and the light it shines to the world? As we wait expectantly for King Jesus to return; our transformation continues from unholy sinners to Saints living Godly lives

How is verse 10, ‘slaves obey your masters’, not biblical affirmation of slavery? Is the bible 's type of slavery comparable to the transatlantic slave trade? Whatever it means, the goal is for Christians to glorify Jesus in every circumstance we find ourselves in.

What does it look like for the Gospel to sweep through every layer of family life? Young, old, male, female, all are to be to the glory, not shame, of the Lord’s name.

Elders have an age old challenge that still exists today. To silence men who teach error from within the church and inspire pure worship based on the true Gospel

To set a church on solid grounds God ordains tried leadership to typify the Lord, teach sound doctrine that transforms lives.

What do you know about ancient Crete, Zeus and the similarities to today’s western culture? Helped by the Bible Project, we look at the Intro of the letter to Titus and God's call to 3D Gospel distinction.

Are the things you regard as expressions of 'proper' Christian living really that? This Black History Month inspired message challenges our perceptions.

Are you sure the Gospel is all about your happiness; or success?! Listen in as the Gospel is distinguished from the many things that it's not. Also hear some basic common reasons why this happens.

What does it mean to repent or have faith? What’s the significance of Baptism or Laying on of Hands? What happens when someone dies? Misconceptions about the Gospel life abound. Join us as we look more closely at these fundamental ingredients.

Why should God let you into heaven? If your answer contains the word 'I' then you probably need to revisit the BASICS of the Gospel.

Are you spiritually healthy and fit for purpose? Where in scripture do you look to find out if you are? We are either regressing or progressing, no in between. Listen in to see where you're at.

Who do you look to when fearful as you embark on a potentially difficult journey? It might relate to your health, career, school, relationships, parenting, but ultimately your spiritual journey.

Do you struggle with temptation? Jesus' three temptations correspond to all of us today: lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes and the pride of life. Jesus is able to sympathize with our struggles, because he was fully human, he gives us the exact help we need to resist temptation.

Throughout our walk with the Lord, we often wonder about our standing before Him. Do we stand in trembling fear, or do we go before Him in boldness on account of His perfect work through Christ?

Diplomatic yet effective methods for engaging even the most skeptical or antagonistic, when planting seeds to further the gospel of Christ. Sharing TACTICS to help the believer sieze gospel opportunities and go on the offensive in an inoffensive way.

We all live in a comfort zone. Meaning that we live a life that is full of routines, with very few surprises, and minimal inconveniences. Let's face it, we are people who spend the majority of our time doing what we want to do and not what God wants us to do. See when we hibernate into our comfort zone, we become lazy and idle.

How can we have boldness to share our faith in Jesus? Do you struggle with sharing Jesus with others? Here's what worked for the disciples and will work for us!

How's my evangelism? Evangelism is very much the identity of the church. The early church ALL evangelised, even in trying circumstances. How can we learn from them? And trust God in evangelising

1) What it really means to believe 2) Importance of sound doctrine 3) Application 4) Beware of dissimulation To believe is to act, the 'works' is the response to believing. But what are you believing and in what way are you responding?

Most people wouldn’t see themselves as the greatest in the world... would they? But in so many ways we still think we’re greater than others. Jesus teaches us that true greatness is not what we thinks.

The main work of ecclēsia is to build up the body of Christ by the consistent teaching of the Bible, book-by-book, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse. The worship is simple, focusing on exalting the Lord.

Do you recycle? Our throw-away culture often disposes instead of re-using or rebuilding. Today we see God restore his people, eventually making them even better than they ever were.

Is there really any hope for our broken world? Throughout history governments globally have attempted to bring about stability without extensive success, yet the bible reveals a coming kingdom perfectly providing permanent peace.

Imagine if you knew the future? When it comes to revealing what is to come the bible is unprecedented and no great surprise being inspired of God, we do well to take heed of its message.

Is anyone 'looking for love'? Well, today's message reflects on the challenge to faithfulness in every relationship, amazingly illustrated in one of the greatest love stories of all time.

Have you ever felt like life is a slow walk in deep wet sand? Haggai reveals a key reason why this may be the case. God is the BOSS of all BOSSES, with a divine purpose for you.

At this moment, are you enjoying God’s best for your life? In our story, Israel had made a bad choice regarding their first king, but God graciously intervenes bringing welcome change, promoting his future purposes.

With an upcoming general election, as voters, how do we make our decision? Israel in similar fashion must choose a leader and the issue isn't just who, but why?

Is there something in all of us that says, "I want to be my own King"?This attitude is typified in the book of Judges where everyone did what was right in their own eyes.

Has anyone ever made you a substantial promise and then broken it? Unlike us God is not a man that he should lie and through Joshua, he faithfully fulfils his covenant commitment to Abraham.

The main work of ecclēsia is to build up the body of Christ by the consistent teaching of the Bible, book-by-book, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse. The worship is simple, focusing on exalting the Lord.

The extensive reports of Jesus’ death and resurrection are compelling enough, but how can the transformative impact of these claims be ignored? Biggie Smalls claimed 'ready to die', the witnesses of Christ were – and their confessions were sealed with their blood.

Can the brutal torture and death of Jesus Christ be seriously called into question? Listen to 7 facts and 7 thoughts explaining why Christ's suffering is the only hope for you today.

Why would we believe that the literal bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ is anything other than Fake-News? With insights from the book 'Your Verdict on the Empty Tomb' the #Fact of the resurrection is argued conclusively.

Does God hear the cry of his people? Against all natural odds Yahweh has kept his promise to Abraham making him a great nation, yet will these Israelites be destroyed or delivered from Egypt?

Ever feel like your faith isn’t good enough? Even Abraham the great father of faith had the same experience. Check his journey from affliction to affirmation and be encouraged. Your faith can be flimsy but still firm.

Can you trace your spiritual family line back to Father Abraham? If you can, you're someone who has the same faith as Abraham, but if you can't, you've got a big problem.

If you did a DNA test on MyHeritage.com what would the results return regarding your family tree? Undoubtedly you can trace your ancestry all the way back to Adam via Noah.

Would you consider someone kind and caring if they did nothing in response to evil & injustice? The flood is God's righteous judgment on sin, although not without evidence of extreme mercy.

Whenever we watch an action adventure film, why do we tend to read ourselves into the starring role? This is a far-fetched fantasy, the truth is we need a hero.

Have you ever experienced something really good quickly turn terribly bad? When God created the world and everything in it, by his own admission it was very good yet within two chapters disaster struck.

Would you be able to summarise the fundamental message of the bible? Although it's the best selling book on the planet, the central message remains a mystery to most.

Have you ever been squarely confronted with the reality of your own sinfulness yet felt paralysed to bring about change? Today's message has good news of help & genuine hope.

Fasting is an excellent and necessary spiritual discipline, but what if it doesn’t fulfil what the Lord REALLY wants? Mike Royal, National Pioneer for the TLG Education Charity, shares on the difference that The Fast of the Lord can make.

Did you know that God’s praise IS NOT just for Him? This weeks sermon challenges many other commonly held notions of what God’s praise is really about.

Since when did Worship become defined as singing... or singing soft songs even? True Worship is not that, although it is not less than that. God pursues true worshippers, are you?

What does it really mean to glorify God, and does His glory diminish if we don't? The greatest thing we can do is represent the very Greatest. Let's learn the powerful and practical nature of what this really means.

Ever been really disappointed? Maybe that's how you feel about 2016? Well there is a way to future proof your faith and minimise debilitating disappointments, but it is all about 'how you expect'

What do you anticipate at Christmas? The entire Old Testament looked forward to the presentation of an ultimate gift, yet when it arrived it was 'wrapped' in a very unusual way.

What direction are you heading in? The early chapters of Genesis records the mysterious movement of sinful mankind towards Babel, yet the Christmas story reflects an unusual twist in response.

Do you struggle with Christmas? Well, most people that do don’t struggle to accept the existence of the Devil. Not under-estimating the diabolic nature of Satan, listen in to the ONLY hope anyone has in the face of him.

How often do you really pray for yourself and others? Being aware of the privilege & power we have in prayer is a mark of Christian maturity and genuine faith.

Are you longing to see the time when the injustices of this world will be made right? James exhorts us to be patient because we will not see the full justice this world needs until Jesus' return.

James addresses the corrupt rich, warning them of their coming judgement, not based on their level of income but their character. Do we mirror their character with our wealth?

'The best laid plans of mice and men!?!' Why is it plans seldom seem to go exactly the way we want? It is a relief to learn insight to some fundamental reasons from James.

What causes conflict within the church? In this passage, James teaches how the adulterous heart seeks its own pleasure above God's and in opposition to others.

How can you tell a true believer? James lists the motives, manner and results of a lifestyle and attitude that trusts in God.

Have you noticed how hard it is to tame your tongue? James showed the potential for self deception is real (James 1:22-25) and this lack of awareness hallmarks a person whose religion is worthless.

What do you expect after you see lightning? Likewise, genuine faith is to be accompanied by works; without which is a fake alternative! What are these works and what if we don’t have them?

Can it be that one who has experienced the free and lavish embrace of Jesus could inflict the painful rejection of a brother or sister? Hear how subtly we can do this and how to break the cycle.

How do you respond to trials? James has suggested, sometimes without joy or with unwillingness to endure. Now he adds that we can also tend to respond in anger & self-centredness.

How do you cope when you come under pressure? Temptations come with the promise to make life easier but James offers practical advice that reveals not all that glitters is gold.

Are you going through a testing time? Unlike strawberries and cream, trials and joy are not words we often associate together, yet in the context of scripture they’re connected.

What do you desire most in life? Our desires dictate our doctrines and our doctrines determine our doings. When we pursue God he determines all, making us fit to serve him.

Whenever others remember you, do they do so with joy? Well, this was Paul’s response as he considered his warm relationship with the Phillipian church based on their gospel partnership.

Where can we go for help when the futility of life and death close in on us? The book of Ecclesiastes provides a complete diagnosis of the human condition. Only in Jesus can the cure be found to deliver and heal all humanity.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. In Christ in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. You can't know anything unless you start with God! Do you believe your bible?

Are your relationships worth fighting for? As humans we relate to different people in different ways at different times. Daily decisions tremendously impact those relationships either positively or negatively.

Jesus sees the widow's offering as greatest, though financially the smallest, she gave her all. Jesus and the widow saw the spiritual over the physical. What are YOU looking at?

We are prepared to make great sacrifices when we consider something or someone of great value. How valuable is God's Kingdom to you?

Where can we find justice in a world ravaged with lawlessness and violation? In the absence of righteousness; extortion and oppression proliferate. This leads us to question "Does God really care about injustice?".

Death is inevitable so why do we avoid talking about it? There is no quicker way to get to the meaning of life than talking about death. If we truly seek to understand why we die then we may see the God to whom we are going.

If Ecclesiastes reminds us that 'all is vanity', how then should we live? In chapter 11 we look at how we can use our time and money for the sake of God's kingdom.

What and where can wisdom be found? Our text today displays the importance of wisdom for success, however as Creator rejecting rebels, we have ultimately rejected wisdom and struggle with our life's purpose.

How do we live knowing we only live once and are not exempt from sudden tragedy as "other" people who don't trust in God? The preacher commands the righteous and wise to enjoy life under sun.

To what extent do we trust in governments and authourities? The teacher gives his insight into how we should conduct ourselves around those in authority; while reminding us that one day all authorities will be answerable to the true King.

What do you really know about wisdom? The teacher compares the foolish and the wise; he searches and does not find wisdom amongst men but concludes one thing, God made man to be virtuous but man had other plans.

Rarely considered as heinous as other sins, coveting is a secret evil, of which all must be vigilant. Can we really discover contentment and meaning from God in a world enamoured by an abundance of wealth?

Do you trust God in all seasons? Life is filled with different seasons in God's control; some we like, others we don't. So we must trust God who not only appointed them but will make them beautiful in due time.

Do you feel the force of the meaninglessness of life? Do you seek solace from seeming pointlessness? We must remember that life and all it contains is a gift from God. When, in our quest for meaning, we forget this vital truth we put things that were never designed to satisfy in God's place.

Wisdom, Power, Possessions, Sex, where can the ultimate point of life be found? Have you ever pursued something that you thought would be the answer, only to be let down?? Then you will know exactly how the teacher on our Bible reading feels.

Are you completely fulfilled? Different people will respond in different ways, at different times to this age old question. Indirectly, Ecclesiastes honestly provides the ultimate answer.

Doesn't it often seem easier to replace broken items with newer models? We generally think God deals with sinful, failing people the same way. Well, let's see how He responds to Peter's outright denial.

If God were to appear to you, what would you expect him to look like, and what might he possibly say? It may not be what you anticipate.

Do you know God intended the scriptures for you? God wants you to know Him, and know life through His Son, Jesus Christ the Messiah. For this, the Bible itself claims it is enough...others say not. Listen and decide for yourself.

Death defied, now fully alive, deity defined, Christ Jesus can’t be denied! Or can He? Was it all a hoax, burned down into smoke, did disciples die for a joke? Uncanny!?! Your decision will determine your fate, where will you choose to place your faith?

What do you believe.....and why? Many hold to flimsy and unfounded views that totally collapse when scrutinised, whilst orthodox biblical Christianity is solid, robust and completely shatterproof.

What is so unbelievable about this understated account of Jesus Christ's crucifixion? To his followers it was a cruel anti-climax, but actually how familiar are you with the events of this historically undeniable occasion?

How would you respond to a death sentence for crimes you didn’t commit? Well, not only was Jesus unfairly convicted for the sins of others, but brutally tortured in the process.

In this section of John we get to see the Jesus the true King. The King we must resist denying, carefully examine and faithfully embrace as he stands trial for our salvation.

Tried or denied? John presents the case for the supremacy of Jesus, in the face of hatred from the world. Do we choose to abide in Christ, or ,like Peter, are we hasty to rely upon our sinful nature?

How easy do you find it to walk by faith and not by sight? If we are not careful we can view JESUS as a helpless victim. The truth is that JESUS is God and therefore in control, and worthy of our complete trust

If you only had hours to live what would be on your bucket list? In John 17 we get insight as to the things that are most important to Jesus

Wouldn't you like to know what life has around the corner? Jesus believed it was important that his disciples knew even though it looked grim. But sorrow would soon turn to joy.

Do you yearn for more of God's Spirit? The ministry of the Holy Spirit is to be our helper, but his presence will also lead to opposition.

Do you know where a Christian should expect to share love, and yet where we are guaranteed to experience hate! Now just as much as that hate might take unexpected forms, the nature and motivation of that love needs clarification also. Listen in for more details.

Ever feel like your situation is so bad/hard you assume God doesn't love you, or won't even hear your prayers? Here Jesus clarifies the bigger positive picture at work in the lives of those who believe, and the potential fate of those who don't.

Text: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Are you aware of & therefore willing to admit to your weaknesses? Recognising this, may well be revolutionary as we step into a brand new year.

Is there anything redeemable in the idea of 'looking out for number one'? In a culture saturated with self promotion 1 Cor 12 offers crucial direction in the battle of 'me vs us'.

A familiar text at Christmas and yet what does it really have to do with us? Drinking and raving being the order of the day... in 750bc that is, this promise to King Ahaz is just as relevant today as it was then. The virgin shall conceive... Immanuel!!

Is there one gift we don't deserve that would help us love the giver? God gives His Spirit and a willing heart to enable all to walk and remain with Him forever.

lt's all too easy to overlook that which is glaringly obvious sometimes. God has a kingdom and therefore a King, do we live in the light of this reality? We should because He truly is a great king

Have you ever been promised an eagerly anticipated gift only to be left disappointed not long after receiving it? Be encouraged, God's gifts are different because they provide eternal satisfaction.

Have you ever been promised an eagerly anticipated gift only to be left disappointed not long after receiving it? Be encouraged, God's gifts are different because they provide eternal satisfaction.

Where do you find strength to cope in difficult times and power to fulfil your God given purpose? With Jesus leaving, his disciples find themselves asking the same questions.

Where do you find strength to cope in difficult times and power to fulfil your God given purpose? With Jesus leaving, his disciples find themselves asking the same questions.

If personally faced with death would you naturally be thinking about the needs of others? Unselfishly Jesus encourages his close friends as they face the greatest challenge of their lives.

Treachery is painful and demoralising, especially when experienced at the hands of a friend. Jesus felt this. What needs to be addressed in our hearts to help us turn from traitor to most glorify God.

If Jesus were a toilet cleaner would you want to be like him? Really!? An outrageous act of footwashing startles and challenges the disciples, while teaching some profound truths. These apply to you, so listen in to find out how.

Who is it that shows us we need to be saved? In a supernatural way God brings us to see our need, His provision and how to lead others to Him - Jesus saves.

The main work of ecclēsia is to build up the body of Christ by the consistent teaching of the Bible, book-by-book, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse. The worship is simple, focusing on exalting the Lord.

Spiritual Leadership comes in all different shapes and sizes. Who's leading you, and are they properly qualified to do so?? Jesus contrasts the good Shepherd with 2 types of bad shepherd.

Do you possess spiritual sight, or no? Be very careful how you answer, some are blinded by the sight they think they have. You might think you do but true spiritual sight is based on one condition...

What do we really know about God's providence in suffering? We will discover as much as we do not know how God created the universe. We likewise cannot comprehend how God can turn bad situations into good.

Is there hidden sin in your life? In this weeks message we look at the danger of ignoring sin, what we can do to battle habitual sin and what it is to confess Jesus the Christ as Lord.

The main work of ecclēsia is to build up the body of Christ by the consistent teaching of the Bible, book-by-book, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse. The worship is simple, focusing on exalting the Lord.

If we say we have faith yet it is not evidenced by what we do, is it an authentic faith? Is your faith authentic? Today we learn that not all belief in God is true saving faith.

What are you trying to do to make yourself more righteous in God's sight? We can have perfect peace knowing that God is going to finish the work of sanctification that He has started in our lives until the day of Christ.

Do you believe that humanity is fundamentally good? Jesus presents an uncompromising view of humanity which is nothing less than enslavement to sin and the Devil. But Christ the Son can set you free.

Why would someone choose to walk in darkness leading to death rather than take the option to walk in light which leads to life? Let's see why in today's teaching.

How often are we very quick to judge others but not ourselves? We end up throwing boomerang shaped stones which sometimes come back in our direction causing serious consequences.

If we don't learn the lessons from history, are we doomed to repeat them? God wants us to learn from the past, not that it would be well wit Him, but that it would be well with us.

Jesus, God's Son, was not of this world and this was evident in His teaching. Accepting His teaching brings life, but rejecting it has eternal consequences. What will you do?

God exercises His grace in His time. We can trust God when we face rejection, take counsel and undergo trial.

Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me? Words can hurt. They can transform lives depending on whose they are. In this teaching, we see that there is something very unique and powerful about Jesus' words.

We can all be picky about food can’t we? Whatever God has on the menu is good, because he is, but this can be very challenging because we don’t always like his menu. How does Jesus help with this conflict?

How important is food? It is vital for natural human existence. Today's text presents us with a new supernatural food called 'the bread of life' mystically descriptive of Jesus Christ.

How important is food? It is vital for natural human existence. Today's text presents us with a new supernatural food called 'the bread of life' mystically descriptive of Jesus Christ.

Who enjoys being tested? As John continues to identify witnesses who testify about who the Christ is, Jesus takes an opportunity to challenge the crowd as well as his disciples.

Who enjoys being tested? As John continues to identify witnesses who testify about who the Christ is, Jesus takes an opportunity to challenge the crowd as well as his disciples.

What stops people from having the life that Jesus came to give? One answer is that people are so bound up with their own significance that they miss God's significance or His glory.

Are you ever inclined to be reserved in your response, in order to avoid controversy? Today, Jesus pulls no punches. Honestly, he must be a lunatic, a liar or Lord.

Is religion opposed to Jesus? Could we get so religious that we fail to recognise Jesus and betray Him under pressure, despite His grace shown to us.

Ever found it hard to accept when you didn't quite get what you were expecting.....especially from God.....all the more when seeking healing? Listen in for God's response.

Some gifts are personal and for your enjoyment alone, while other gifts are to be shared. Our text today shows the very special gift that Jesus wants his followers to share with the world.

Ever felt unwanted; Didn't get the job or picked for the team? We are so often satisfied to make people feel like that, and yet dissatisfied when we don't get our own way. Then comes Jesus...

Do you believe Jesus died & came back to life again? If not your in good company with his disciples who didn't believe yet were convinced after seeing the evidence

Have you ever been tempted to compete for the wrong reasons? Although foolishly pitted against Jesus, John wisely chooses to take the lower place recognising Christ as preeminent.

Want to know the secret of how to become a better person? Well Jesus has the answer in this week's message, as he reveals the heart of the human problem

Are there different ways to express passion? Primarily, Jesus is zealous about The Father, with desires that are perfectly aligned, resulting in a display of perfect passion

Isn't it sad how the best times can not only fail us but even turn to our shame? Listen to see how Jesus is the eternal joy giver who never disappoints, even saving us from shame and disgrace.

Are you following Jesus as a result of being found by Him? Upon hearing Jesus' amazing message, believers make a habit of seeking and speaking to others about Jesus the sin bearer.

Is your testimony more about Jesus or you? It is utterly right that we recognise Jesus' legitimate place at the very centre of our salvation, with an attitude of complete reverence and worship as exemplified by John the Baptist.

Who is 'The Word' that came in to the World? The Apostle John presents an impeccable CV for the one who will be deemed God the Son. In these verses, John reveals to us the identity of Christ - 100% God and 100% Man.

Do you know God or do you know the God that you think you know? In these verse's the apostle John gives us a revelation of the true and living God, allowing us to learn as well as gain the difference a true understanding of God really makes.

Where do you go to find the bible faithfully represented? This first message of a new series is an overview of the whole book based on the authors stated purpose in chapter 20.

How are we to be good stewards of the money that God has given us? How are we to relate to those in desperate financial circumstances? In today's message we see Jesus' answer to these and other concerns.

Have you ever mused about the house of your dreams? Building a house can be an expensive and painstaking endeavour...and that's just a normal brick building. From today's text we will see God's perspective, not just as it relates to a physical structure, but more importantly the metaphorical spiritual house (The Church)which He has been carefully constructing for centuries.

Today's teaching looks at celebrating the partnership between ecclesia (formerly known as CCSouthLondon) and London City Mission (LCM), Alan Black looks at some surprising and revealing partnership principles from Philippians 2:1-11.

Do you want a year of unfailing purpose? A new year often means the pursuit of greater significance. Today's sermon learns from the life of King David what invincible purpose really looks like.

Human beings have a sinful inclination to consider themselves as central & most important. This ancient song has a very current theme & a God focused melodic line, which helps to adjust our thinking & provide healthy perspective as we arrive at the final Sunday of the year. How do we encourage ourselves to give God the praise that is due?

What do you do when faced with bleak circumstances? The final chapter of Ruth, the inspiring prequel/backstory of Christmas, pointing to the real hope only be found in Jesus Christ.

Ever felt like your life is brimming with life and purpose but you’re stuck on a shelf, or you’ve hit hard times and need someone to bail you out? As we see Boaz as a representation of Jesus and Ruth the Church, let’s see how it is that God has purposed to resolve the ‘Pawn Shop Syndrome’

What came over Ruth?! She puts a proposal to Boaz that seems kind of fruity. Was it indecent or inspired? Was Naomi's counsel wise or woeful? How can you be clear what God's will is, and what can Ruth teach us about how to go after it when we think we know?

How do you cope with hard times? Much of this, mixed heritage family's, story is a reflection of current circumstances. Chapter two begins seemingly hopeless and transforms into the bright dawn of a brand new day.

What is the most difficult challenge you have faced? Does God see that challenge as you do? Chapter one shows God’s grace is always at work in our difficulties.

How do we view the Bible? Unless we study to show ourselves approved, the Bible can be viewed as an inspirational history book instead of the Word of God. Hopefully, as Christians, we accept the Bible contains the revelation of God.

We are thankful to God for those across the globe who made huge sacrifice in WW1. The war featured approximately one third of soldiers of colour from India, the Carribean and Africa. A century later the world is no nearer to seeing an end of wars. Lasting peace shall only be found when Christ's reign commences.

Are Milestones all that important?  This special episode looks at the history of Calvary Chapel South London; our inception, vision & purpose, and the monumental move of the team going out to plant in new pastures.  What Milestones do you have in the Lord?

What is good parenting? God the Father sent his Son to make disciples. Good parenting therefore starts with discipleship and makes every other good endeavour subordinate to relationship with Christ.

'Can a Christian divorce?' is a big question, but what about re-marriage? Furthermore, is there any grace for the adulterer to remarry? Listen in to find out answers from God's word

How is a Christian to make the best of the worse marriage? As sinners saves by grace the unfortunate reality is that christian marriages can go wrong, sometimes very badly. Does the bible ever permit divorce as an option?

Cinderella, a classic story of a girl's initially invisible beauty, becoming evident as her relationship develops with her Prince. This is a partial reflective of a genuine Christian woman's transformation into the image of Christ.

Are a person's looks the thing that draws you to them? In Ephesians 5, we learn that God has a very different standard of attractiveness, which ultimately looks like Jesus.

Can you witness about Jesus from the Old Testament? Recently visitors from Arizona ,with a ministry to Muslims, explained how to share the good news about Jesus ,who Muslims reject, from the Old Testament. Today's message shares a story that Muslims are very familiar with and believe.

What hope is there for Christians who die before the second coming of The Lord Jesus Christ? What is this hope founded on? We take a look at the Apostle Paul's response to the Church At Thessolonica who were struggling with that very question. And what hope if any is there for those who grieve the loss of Christian friends and family?

What is your attitude towards Muslims? We are called to witness to the lost, but often times fear or prejudices hinder us. Today's teaching encourages talking with those we may find it difficult approaching.

What are the reasons we don't repent well, leaving us still bound in sin? Look with us at Psalm 51 at how David looks at God's character, sin's weight and community as keys to repentance...

Are you fed up of being fed up? Tired of feeling tired? Let's walk with Solomon as he explores some of the reasons behind weariness. As we ask: Is it possible to find freedom from weariness?

Why is marriage so important? Marriage an institution originating in the mind of God which has immense significance as it relates to life. Today's teaching looks at some of the ways the bible says marriage matters

Have you ever been proved wrong after taking a strong position on an issue that led to you feeling humiliated and having to eat humble pie? Today's teaching shows how the gospel speaks to this issue and how to get a picture of God’s grace in the light of sinful human arrogance.

Can we live without provision, guidance, comfort and real hope? We consider an otherwise familiar Psalm for insight from one who knows just how. What could make such possible even beyond our mere existence in this life?

What is the Lord saying for you in your life right here and right now? As Christians we COME to the Lord so that we would GO and do as He instructs. Remembering that our mission starts from within and should be outward reaching.

What does it REALLY look like to become more Christ like? ‘We are often uncommitted to becoming more like Christ because we are so discouraged by how we’re not. How does God’s grace make all the difference?

What are you lacking in your walk at present that has caused you to plateau? The Christian life is plagued with trials and conflicts from every direction; sometimes causing a plateau lifestyle. Todays teaching considers the possible causes and solutions to make PROGRESS.

Get out of the way! Why? Because there are times when we all get in between people and the Gospel with our prejudices and preferences. Here's help not to.

The main work of ecclēsia is to build up the body of Christ by the consistent teaching of the Bible, book-by-book, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse. The worship is simple, focusing on exalting the Lord.

Do you give to God's work? Is your giving to the church wholehearted and willing? In this sermon giving is explained according to what God commands, with a heart of generosity.

Most people don't like to fight, especially Christians, but there is a war of immortal combat raging. Do you think you have a choice whether to fight or are you scared you're not fit for battle?

The main work of ecclēsia is to build up the body of Christ by the consistent teaching of the Bible, book-by-book, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse. The worship is simple, focusing on exalting the Lord.

The main work of ecclēsia is to build up the body of Christ by the consistent teaching of the Bible, book-by-book, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse. The worship is simple, focusing on exalting the Lord.

The main work of ecclēsia is to build up the body of Christ by the consistent teaching of the Bible, book-by-book, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse. The worship is simple, focusing on exalting the Lord.

Do you struggle to pray? Today's teaching challenges the way we view God, and encourages us to talk to Him, because He is the ultimate Father and friend.

"Who will roll the stone away for us?" This Easter Sunday teaching challenges us to look at challenging situations from Gods perspective rather than our own.

Will you be allowed into God's presence when you die? If your trust is in anything else beside Jesus then your hope is false.

What is lust? What is adultery? Jesus shows that the intentions of our hearts are crucial to living as citizens of his kingdom, challenging us to redefine our understanding of purity and fidelity.

The main work of ecclēsia is to build up the body of Christ by the consistent teaching of the Bible, book-by-book, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse. The worship is simple, focusing on exalting the Lord.

The main work of ecclēsia is to build up the body of Christ by the consistent teaching of the Bible, book-by-book, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse. The worship is simple, focusing on exalting the Lord.

Do you ever loose sight of God? We will find ourselves in a place that we should not be when drawn away by desires which cause us to loose sight of God.

Do you ever loose sight of God? We will find ourselves in a place that we should not be when drawn away by desires which cause us to loose sight of God.

Who or what do you cry out to in dark times? Suffering brings believers to the realisation of Gods sovereignty. Psalm 88 permits believers to cry out to God about suffering without feelings of sin, guilt or lack of faith.

Who or what do you cry out to in dark times? Suffering brings believers to the realisation of Gods sovereignty. Psalm 88 permits believers to cry out to God about suffering without feelings of sin, guilt or lack of faith.

The main work of ecclēsia is to build up the body of Christ by the consistent teaching of the Bible, book-by-book, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse. The worship is simple, focusing on exalting the Lord.

The main work of ecclēsia is to build up the body of Christ by the consistent teaching of the Bible, book-by-book, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse. The worship is simple, focusing on exalting the Lord.

Where are you in light of God's promises? God is faithful to do exactly what he says he will and this is glorious news for all those who place their trust in him.

Where are you in light of God's promises? God is faithful to do exactly what he says he will and this is glorious news for all those who place their trust in him.

Run with the Vision

Run with the Vision

What would you rather be faithful or effective? Now, what would God rather you be? Listen as Pastor Efrem breaks down what it is to be faithful on mission.

What would you rather be faithful or effective? Now, what would God rather you be? Listen as Pastor Efrem breaks down what it is to be faithful on mission.

Are you submitting to the authority of Christ's Lordship? As we consider the second aspect of the CCSouthLondon vision, let us remember that it is aspirational, that it is not necessarily meant to explain how to or who to.

What is the Church? What makes a healthy church? The Church is the Lord's, and He defines what is healthy.

What is the Church? What makes a healthy church? The Church is the Lord's, and He defines what is healthy.

Do our lives really conform to the truth of God's word? When we put ourselves and our desires first, we cease to love our sisters and brothers as we should.

Do our lives really conform to the truth of God's word? When we put ourselves and our desires first, we cease to love our sisters and brothers as we should.

This world can inflict devastation and harm if we are not careful. Walking in truth & love will contribute to protecting christians from becoming victims of spiritual crime.

This world can inflict devastation and harm if we are not careful. Walking in truth & love will contribute to protecting christians from becoming victims of spiritual crime.

Time and Eternity and the Sovereignty of God

Time and Eternity and the Sovereignty of God

Do you feel stuck in your sin or circumstances? Do you feel like giving up? Be encouraged, God promises that his Spirit will change his people from one degree of glory to another.

Do you feel stuck in your sin or circumstances? Do you feel like giving up? Be encouraged, God promises that his Spirit will change his people from one degree of glory to another.

Christmas Message

Christmas Message

Do you take prayer for granted? One marked difference of a believer should be their prayer life. In closing, Johns epistle encourages believers to develop their communication with God in prayer, with confidence.

Do you take prayer for granted? One marked difference of a believer should be their prayer life. In closing, Johns epistle encourages believers to develop their communication with God in prayer, with confidence.

In today's teaching we consider, the believers assurance, the reliability of Jesus the Christ, the work and witness of the Holy Spirit, The Believers personal witness and the Fathers full assurance.

In today's teaching we consider, the believers assurance, the reliability of Jesus the Christ, the work and witness of the Holy Spirit, The Believers personal witness and the Fathers full assurance.

Ultimate love comes from God, and is seen most clearly in the death of Jesus Christ. Those who have been saved by this love have nothing left to fear.

Do you at times struggle with the assurance of salvation or condemnation? All Christians probably struggle at some time with condemnation, forgetting the overwhelming, joy-filled assurance of salvation . The Holy Spirit’s fundamental role helps us overcome this difficult theological battle of faith.

Do you at times struggle with the assurance of salvation or condemnation? All Christians probably struggle at some time with condemnation, forgetting the overwhelming, joy-filled assurance of salvation . The Holy Spirit’s fundamental role helps us overcome this difficult theological battle of faith.

love in the name of Christ

love in the name of Christ

Can you affirm your professed relationship with God? In today's teaching we consider what it looks like to have faith in Jesus. As believers, there should be a distinction and evidence of our relationship with God.

Can you affirm your professed relationship with God? In today's teaching we consider what it looks like to have faith in Jesus. As believers, there should be a distinction and evidence of our relationship with God.

The revelation of God's word as understood by the Holy Spirit is the means by which Jesus is revealed to us, preparing us for the complete revelation of God.

Love is not mechanical

Love is not mechanical

How do you make decisions? Even the smallest decision can have long lasting impacts. Through Lot's life we see how not to make decisions; contrastly Abram's life shows how believers can be guided by God.

How do you make decisions? Even the smallest decision can have long lasting impacts. Through Lot's life we see how not to make decisions; contrastly Abram's life shows how believers can be guided by God.

What does maturity look like in your life? As believers, we should be growing in God and in the knowledge of Him. We are also to guard our hearts from having a love for this world.

What does maturity look like in your life? As believers, we should be growing in God and in the knowledge of Him. We are also to guard our hearts from having a love for this world.

Pastor Chuck Smith and his wife Kay founded the Calvary Chapel Church movement in the early seventies. Pastors Efrem, Robert and Patrick lead the tributes to a man who "fought the good fight", "finished the race", and "kept the faith". This message contains a sermon from Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa

Pastor Chuck Smith and his wife Kay founded the Calvary Chapel Church movement in the early seventies. Pastors Efrem, Robert and Patrick lead the tributes to a man who "fought the good fight", "finished the race", and "kept the faith". This message contains a sermon from Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa

Do you have a relationship with The Lord? Today's message reminds us that our obedience can only come from a heart of love for our Saviour.

Do you have a relationship with The Lord? Today's message reminds us that our obedience can only come from a heart of love for our Saviour.

What does Jesus Christ have to do with the believers assurance? 1 John shows how Jesus Christ the wrath absorbing, sin slaying, satisfactory, substituitionary sacrifice is the only certainty of salvation.

What does Jesus Christ have to do with the believers assurance? 1 John shows how Jesus Christ the wrath absorbing, sin slaying, satisfactory, substituitionary sacrifice is the only certainty of salvation.

How can you be sure that you share fellowship with God? When we fellowship with God on the right basis, namely Jesus, our Saviour, our fellowship with him produces fruit.

How can you be sure that you share fellowship with God? When we fellowship with God on the right basis, namely Jesus, our Saviour, our fellowship with him produces fruit.

Do you have a sure assurance? God has provided in 1 John great assurance for the believer, as well means by which to verify the authenticity of their assurance.

Do you have a sure assurance? God has provided in 1 John great assurance for the believer, as well means by which to verify the authenticity of their assurance.

Is His wish our command? Real relationship with Jesus is evidenced by works, but based on our love for Him. So the heart that really loves Jesus, gladly says 'Your wish is my command'.

Is His wish our command? Real relationship with Jesus is evidenced by works, but based on our love for Him. So the heart that really loves Jesus, gladly says 'Your wish is my command'.

Are you running from God? Are you seeking satisfaction from the World? Today's message reminds us that God sent His Son to save us from Himself.

Are you running from God? Are you seeking satisfaction from the World? Today's message reminds us that God sent His Son to save us from Himself.

Paul's prayer for the Ephesians to know God, His hope, His riches and power.

Paul's prayer for the Ephesians to know God, His hope, His riches and power.

Are you weary? Like Moses, when we are tired God’s glory will sustain us. God has revealed his glory in love of Jesus Christ and Jesus has chosen the church to display this glory.

Are you weary? Like Moses, when we are tired God’s glory will sustain us. God has revealed his glory in love of Jesus Christ and Jesus has chosen the church to display this glory.

Are you vengeful? Forgiveness is something that everyone struggles with to varying degrees. God's word challenges us to forgive limitlessly, as we recieve continual forgiveness from our merciful heavenly Father.

Are you vengeful? Forgiveness is something that everyone struggles with to varying degrees. God's word challenges us to forgive limitlessly, as we recieve continual forgiveness from our merciful heavenly Father.

Do you honestly believe that God is good? Whilst affirming God’s goodness to us, we often withhold this same goodness from others when we demand justice. However, God’s mercy triumphs over judgement, made just by Jesus' atonement on the cross.

Do you honestly believe that God is good? Whilst affirming God’s goodness to us, we often withhold this same goodness from others when we demand justice. However, God’s mercy triumphs over judgement, made just by Jesus' atonement on the cross.

Do you honestly believe that God is good? Whilst affirming God’s goodness to us, we often withhold this same goodness from others when we demand justice. However, God’s mercy triumphs over judgement, made just by Jesus' atonement on the cross.

Are you on the run from God? Today's teaching addresses the issue of God's mercy and grace in light of our failings, and how we ought to respond.

Are you on the run from God? Today's teaching addresses the issue of God's mercy and grace in light of our failings, and how we ought to respond.

Are you on the run from God? Today's teaching addresses the issue of God's mercy and grace in light of our failings, and how we ought to respond.

As a believer, what is it going to take for God to break your defiance? Seize with the defiance and trust Gods sovereign lead

As a believer, what is it going to take for God to break your defiance? Seize with the defiance and trust Gods sovereign lead

As a believer, what is it going to take for God to break your defiance? Seize with the defiance and trust Gods sovereign lead

Are you running from God? Though we often run from God for our own desires, surrendering our hearts and lives to Him is the only way we will find peace.

Are you running from God? Though we often run from God for our own desires, surrendering our hearts and lives to Him is the only way we will find peace.

Are you running from God? Though we often run from God for our own desires, surrendering our hearts and lives to Him is the only way we will find peace.

How can we live as God has called us to? Anchored to a ‘living hope’, we find security in Jesus Christ, and in the day of Salvation. This should encourage us, especially when going through trials.

How can we live as God has called us to? Anchored to a ‘living hope’, we find security in Jesus Christ, and in the day of Salvation. This should encourage us, especially when going through trials.

How can we live as God has called us to? Anchored to a ‘living hope’, we find security in Jesus Christ, and in the day of Salvation. This should encourage us, especially when going through trials.

What is your mission objective? How are you affecting your environment? Jahaziel outlines three tools Christians have to use in order to remain faithful to the Great Commission.

What is your mission objective? How are you affecting your environment? Jahaziel outlines three tools Christians have to use in order to remain faithful to the Great Commission.

What is your mission objective? How are you affecting your environment? Jahaziel outlines three tools Christians have to use in order to remain faithful to the Great Commission.

How are we called to live in this present age? We are not to give in to the vast changing trends and corruption of our culture, but to be obedient to and stand strong in the Word of God, leading godly lives.

How are we called to live in this present age? We are not to give in to the vast changing trends and corruption of our culture, but to be obedient to and stand strong in the Word of God, leading godly lives.

Are you a Christian? Do you envy the wicked? Today's teaching addresses the issue of envy in Christians and the strength we have to overcome through the goodness of God.

Are you a Christian? Do you envy the wicked? Today's teaching addresses the issue of envy in Christians and the strength we have to overcome through the goodness of God.

Do you feel lonely and disillusioned as you seek to share the gospel? Today we learn that, whatever we face, God stands with us making sure His gospel is proclaimed.

Do you feel lonely and disillusioned as you seek to share the gospel? Today we learn that, whatever we face, God stands with us making sure His gospel is proclaimed.

Def-Con 1 What is your attitude to faithful Bible teaching? Are you excited to hear God's Word? Mark Fyffe shares how 2Timothy shows how believers should respond to and apply the gospel into their lives. Mark reminds us of the importance of praying for our church leadership, and the responsiblity they have to not stray from the word.

Def-Con 1 What is your attitude to faithful Bible teaching? Are you excited to hear God's Word? Mark Fyffe shares how 2Timothy shows how believers should respond to and apply the gospel into their lives. Mark reminds us of the importance of praying for our church leadership, and the responsiblity they have to not stray from the word.

Are we called to only enjoy the promise of Everlasting Life? What is our purpose? Betram Owete reminds us that we are called with a Holy calling, set apart for God. Betram highlights that in God's plan we are called to live for and endure suffering on account of the gospel.

Are we called to only enjoy the promise of Everlasting Life? What is our purpose? Betram Owete reminds us that we are called with a Holy calling, set apart for God. Betram highlights that in God's plan we are called to live for and endure suffering on account of the gospel.

What difficulties should we expect in the last days? Who will our battle be against? Ayo Olajide teaches that a battle which we are to consider is the one within the Church. Ayo implores us to remind ourselves of the truth of God's word and that Christ's Church will prevail in the end.

Are you defending against the perversion of God's Word? Are you one who rightly handles the Word? Pastor Efrem Buckle teaches that we are to defend against and not be a part of Spiritual Perversion. Efrem encourages us to rightly handle the Word of Truth, whilst reminding us that ultimately, scripture can defend itself.

Are you defending against the perversion of God's Word? Are you one who rightly handles the Word? Pastor Efrem Buckle teaches that we are to defend against and not be a part of Spiritual Perversion. Efrem encourages us to rightly handle the Word of Truth, whilst reminding us that ultimately, scripture can defend itself.

How do we as Christians access God’s strength to suffer for his gospel? Are we content to try and fix our circumstances, or will we allow God to use our circumstances to fix us? Pastor Efrem Buckle teaches that true strength to endure suffering is only found in the favour of God, obtained solely by Jesus Christ, on behalf of the Christian. Efrem brings into sharp focus God’s concern for our character before our comfort and explains why all Christians have a responsibility to be receptive to and trustworthy with the Good News.

How do we as Christians access God’s strength to suffer for his gospel? Are we content to try and fix our circumstances, or will we allow God to use our circumstances to fix us? Pastor Efrem Buckle teaches that true strength to endure suffering is only found in the favour of God, obtained solely by Jesus Christ, on behalf of the Christian. Efrem brings into sharp focus God’s concern for our character before our comfort and explains why all Christians have a responsibility to be receptive to and trustworthy with the Good News.

Are you ashamed of the Gospel of Christ? Are you willing to suffer for the sake of the Gospel? Pastor Robert Prendergast draws attention to two major missiles used against the believer. Robert implores us to keep the Gospel as our focus during this spiritual battle.

Are you ashamed of the Gospel of Christ? Are you willing to suffer for the sake of the Gospel? Pastor Robert Prendergast draws attention to two major missiles used against the believer. Robert implores us to keep the Gospel as our focus during this spiritual battle.

How do the terms used in Paul’s letter relate to us today? Do you realise that we are in a race, which is also a battle? Pastor Robert Prendergast begins a new series which draws our attention to the reality that we are at war. Robert considers the terms used by Paul in his letter 2 Timothy and how they relate to us today.

How do the terms used in Paul’s letter relate to us today? Do you realise that we are in a race, which is also a battle? Pastor Robert Prendergast begins a new series which draws our attention to the reality that we are at war. Robert considers the terms used by Paul in his letter 2 Timothy and how they relate to us today.

What are our responsibilities as believers following the Ascension of Christ? Are we just gazing and motionless or proactive and witnessing? Pastor Robert Prendergast teaches on the Ascension of Christ and what that meant for the disciples at the time and for us today. Robert reminds us that Christ's Ascension does not mean that His work is through, but that He is now on the throne and functioning in a different way.

What are our responsibilities as believers following the Ascension of Christ? Are we just gazing and motionless or proactive and witnessing? Pastor Robert Prendergast teaches on the Ascension of Christ and what that meant for the disciples at the time and for us today. Robert reminds us that Christ's Ascension does not mean that His work is through, but that He is now on the throne and functioning in a different way.

Jesus lives, Really?! What is your response to the solid testimony of Christ? Pastor Efrem Buckle considers the reality that some are skeptical towards the truth of Jesus' resurrection. Efrem demonstrates that there is sufficient evidence to support the testimony of Christ, especially when we consider the lives of His disciples.

Jesus lives, Really?! What is your response to the solid testimony of Christ? Pastor Efrem Buckle considers the reality that some are skeptical towards the truth of Jesus' resurrection. Efrem demonstrates that there is sufficient evidence to support the testimony of Christ, especially when we consider the lives of His disciples.

How does the truth of our resurrection affect how we live our lives? Are we committed and focused with the end in sight? Pastor Efrem Buckle teaches that we can have a solid, unwavering assurance in that we will be resurrected. Efrem encourages us that we can give our all to the purpose of Christ without fear, because we have this assurance.

How does the truth of our resurrection affect how we live our lives? Are we committed and focused with the end in sight? Pastor Efrem Buckle teaches that we can have a solid, unwavering assurance in that we will be resurrected. Efrem encourages us that we can give our all to the purpose of Christ without fear, because we have this assurance.

How do we respond to a world who says belief in a Resurrection is foolish? What do we say to ourselves when we feel that this world is all we have to live for? Richard Thomas challenges society’s doubt in a resurrection by reminding us that the resurrection is a biblical truth which ought to give hope to us as believers. Richard reminds us that death is not the end of our lives, but a process of maturity towards glorification and eternal life.

How do we respond to a world who says belief in a Resurrection is foolish? What do we say to ourselves when we feel that this world is all we have to live for? Richard Thomas challenges society’s doubt in a resurrection by reminding us that the resurrection is a biblical truth which ought to give hope to us as believers. Richard reminds us that death is not the end of our lives, but a process of maturity towards glorification and eternal life.

What hope would we have if there was no resurrection? How does the resurrection impact our lives as believers? Ayo Olajide highlights that without the resurrection of Christ, we as believers are left with a grim and hopeless picture. Ayo reminds us that what we believe should impact what we practice. Even in the midst of trials and persecution, we can hold fast to the Gospel with hope and confidence because Christ has risen, therefore so shall we.

What hope would we have if there was no resurrection? How does the resurrection impact our lives as believers? Ayo Olajide highlights that without the resurrection of Christ, we as believers are left with a grim and hopeless picture. Ayo reminds us that what we believe should impact what we practice. Even in the midst of trials and persecution, we can hold fast to the Gospel with hope and confidence because Christ has risen, therefore so shall we.

Is it essential to believe in the bodily resurrection of Jesus from the dead? What are the implications of believing otherwise? Bertram Owete explores the necessity of Christ's resurrection and the price at which it came. Bertram considers what Christ's resurrection means for us as believers and the promise which it holds.

What does the Resurrection of Christ mean for us today? What proof is there for Christ's Resurrection? Pastor Robert Prendergast teaches on one of the most fundamental aspects of the Christian faith, Christ's resurrection. Robert explores the substantial evidence for Christ's Resurrection, evidence that demands a verdict.

What does the Resurrection of Christ mean for us today? What proof is there for Christ's Resurrection? Pastor Robert Prendergast teaches on one of the most fundamental aspects of the Christian faith, Christ's resurrection. Robert explores the substantial evidence for Christ's Resurrection, evidence that demands a verdict.

If the Bible were a newspaper, what would be the front page headline? What is your response to hearing The Good News? Pastor Robert Prendergast reminds us that the Gospel is good news, the central theme being Jesus Christ and the redemption He has brought by dying for our sins. Robert implores us to be constantly reminded of this good news, despite how familiar we may think we are with it.

If the Bible were a newspaper, what would be the front page headline? What is your response to hearing The Good News? Pastor Robert Prendergast reminds us that the Gospel is good news, the central theme being Jesus Christ and the redemption He has brought by dying for our sins. Robert implores us to be constantly reminded of this good news, despite how familiar we may think we are with it.

If the Bible were a newspaper, what would be the front page headline? What is your response to hearing The Good News? Pastor Robert Prendergast reminds us that the Gospel is good news, the central theme being Jesus Christ and the redemption He has brought by dying for our sins. Robert teaches that The Gospel is a message that the Old Testament contained, that was later in the New Testament explained.

If the Bible were a newspaper, what would be the front page headline? What is your response to hearing The Good News? Pastor Robert Prendergast reminds us that the Gospel is good news, the central theme being Jesus Christ and the redemption He has brought by dying for our sins. Robert teaches that The Gospel is a message that the Old Testament contained, that was later in the New Testament explained.

How do we respond to the needs of our brothers and sisters? How are we to treat those in need of our support? Pastor Robert Prendergast teaching from Galatians 6 highlights that we find two types of burdened Christian, 1 the person overtaken by sin and 2 the teacher in need of provision, both finding themselves in need of support. Robert teaches that as a caring community we are challenged to respond to both needs and as we do so we bring glory to God and wonderfully fulfil the law of Christ.

How do we respond to the needs of our brothers and sisters? How are we to treat those in need of our support? Pastor Robert Prendergast teaching from Galatians 6 highlights that we find two types of burdened Christian, 1 the person overtaken by sin and 2 the teacher in need of provision, both finding themselves in need of support. Robert teaches that as a caring community we are challenged to respond to both needs and as we do so we bring glory to God and wonderfully fulfil the law of Christ.

Are we contributing and serving one another in love? Are you commited to your local body? Pastor Efrem Buckle teaches that Church Membership is a biblical principle given by scripture and a mandate for all followers of Christ. Efrem illustrates how church membership gloriously reflects the gospel and glorifies Christ to a lost world.

Are we contributing and serving one another in love? Are you commited to your local body? Pastor Efrem Buckle teaches that Church Membership is a biblical principle given by scripture and a mandate for all followers of Christ. Efrem illustrates how church membership gloriously reflects the gospel and glorifies Christ to a lost world.

What is a ‘healthy church’ and by who’s definition? Are you willing to submit to the scriptures definition of what a 'Healthy Church' should be? Pastor Efrem teaches that if we are to function properly as a healthy church, then we need to have a clear understanding of our identity in order to do so. In this topical study, Efrem explores the answer to these and other questions.

What is a ‘healthy church’ and by who’s definition? Are you willing to submit to the scriptures definition of what a 'Healthy Church' should be? Pastor Efrem teaches that if we are to function properly as a healthy church, then we need to have a clear understanding of our identity in order to do so. In this topical study, Efrem explores the answer to these and other questions.

Can your maturity be seen through the fruits that you bear? Are you living in 'the atmosphere of Christ'? Pastor Efrem Buckle exhorts us to Abide in Christ, to bear fruit as we mature. Pastor Robert Prendergast continues the address by teaching that healthy growth requires the right climate.

Can your maturity be seen through the fruits that you bear? Are you living in 'the atmosphere of Christ'? Pastor Efrem Buckle exhorts us to Abide in Christ, to bear fruit as we mature. Pastor Robert Prendergast continues the address by teaching that healthy growth requires the right climate.

What does it mean to be a disciple? Are you following the Shepherd with complete abandonment? Pastor Efrem Buckle looks at the dynamics of discipleship, reminding us that as believers, we are called to be disciples that make disciples. Efrem teaches that as a disciple of Christ, we are to be disciplined learners, living in total abandonment of self whilst becoming more like Christ.

What does it mean to be a disciple? Are you following the Shepherd with complete abandonment? Pastor Efrem Buckle looks at the dynamics of discipleship, reminding us that as believers, we are called to be disciples that make disciples. Efrem teaches that as a disciple of Christ, we are to be disciplined learners, living in total abandonment of self whilst becoming more like Christ.

When you reflect on 2012, how would you describe your journey of spiritual maturity? How do you view hardship? Pastor Efrem Buckle teaches that the goal of the Christian life is to grow and mature. Efrem looks at the failings of Isaac and the favour that God showed him inspite of this. Just as Isaac matured during his hardships, so are we to mature and rely on God.

When you reflect on 2012, how would you describe your journey of spiritual maturity? How do you view hardship? Pastor Efrem Buckle teaches that the goal of the Christian life is to grow and mature. Efrem looks at the failings of Isaac and the favour that God showed him inspite of this. Just as Isaac matured during his hardships, so are we to mature and rely on God.

Does the fall of Adam affect us today? What is the greatest gift that we can receive? Pastor Robert tells the story of Adam in a first person narrative, bringing us back to the origin of sin and the consequential need for a Saviour. Robert teaches that Jesus is a gift, our Saviour. Through Jesus, we are able to receive the most valuable gift, the free gift of eternal life and reconciliation with God.

Does the fall of Adam affect us today? What is the greatest gift that we can receive? Pastor Robert tells the story of Adam in a first person narrative, bringing us back to the origin of sin and the consequential need for a Saviour. Robert teaches that Jesus is a gift, our Saviour. Through Jesus, we are able to receive the most valuable gift, the free gift of eternal life and reconciliation with God.

What will your reward be when Jesus returns? Are we justified by works or by faith? Pastor Efrem Buckle teaches that Christ is returning, and that He will come with either rewards of rejoicing, or rewards of retribution. Efrem touches on the paradox of being saved by faith alone but also judged according to works. We learn that 'Belief determines behaviour' - Our belief in Christ should result in a life of obedient works

What will your reward be when Jesus returns? Are we justified by works or by faith? Pastor Efrem Buckle teaches that Christ is returning, and that He will come with either rewards of rejoicing, or rewards of retribution. Efrem touches on the paradox of being saved by faith alone but also judged according to works. We learn that 'Belief determines behaviour' - Our belief in Christ should result in a life of obedient works

How are we evidencing the life of God in our own lives? Are we allowing the Holy Spirit to mould and change us? Pastor Patrick Pierre-Powell explains what is meant by the statement 'Through Him' highlighting that God is present in us by His Holy Spirit. Patrick teaches that the grace which flows through Christ calls us to obedience which should be evident by the fruits in our lives.

How are we evidencing the life of God in our own lives? Are we allowing the Holy Spirit to mould and change us? Pastor Patrick Pierre-Powell explains what is meant by the statement 'Through Him' highlighting that God is present in us by His Holy Spirit. Patrick teaches that the grace which flows through Christ calls us to obedience which should be evident by the fruits in our lives.

Have we become complacent in remembering WHO Jesus is? Have we reduced the Gospel to a mere mathematical equation? Ben Asiedu reminds us that the Good News is about who Jesus is, as much as it is about what Jesus has done. Ben teaches that who Jesus is provides the sufficiency of the Cross. By remembering the person of Christ, His Divinity and purpose, we understand more fully the significance of the Good News.

Have we become complacent in remembering WHO Jesus is? Have we reduced the Gospel to a mere mathematical equation? Ben Asiedu reminds us that the Good News is about who Jesus is, as much as it is about what Jesus has done. Ben teaches that who Jesus is provides the sufficiency of the Cross. By remembering the person of Christ, His Divinity and purpose, we understand more fully the significance of the Good News.

What does it mean for God to be present? Does scripture show that God is an eternally existing Being? Beginning a new Series, Pastor Efrem Buckle encourages us to prepare our hearts and minds for Christmas, using it as a missional opportunity to put Jesus Christ at the forefront of people's thinking. Efrem uses scripture to show that God has always been present and became physically present in the person of Jesus Christ, fulfilling prophesy.

What does it mean for God to be present? Does scripture show that God is an eternally existing Being? Beginning a new Series, Pastor Efrem Buckle encourages us to prepare our hearts and minds for Christmas, using it as a missional opportunity to put Jesus Christ at the forefront of people's thinking. Efrem uses scripture to show that God has always been present and became physically present in the person of Jesus Christ, fulfilling prophesy.

Does the expectation of Christ's return affect our daily living? Will we swerve from the faith or fight faithful until the finish? In the last of the 'Gods Healthy Household' Series, Pastor Efrem Buckle encourages us to remain steadfast and faithful until the end. Efrem reminds us that Jesus' return is certain, that this is the joy and delight of the believer, and that this truth should motivate the way in which we live our lives.

Does the expectation of Christ's return affect our daily living? Will we swerve from the faith or fight faithful until the finish? In the last of the 'Gods Healthy Household' Series, Pastor Efrem Buckle encourages us to remain steadfast and faithful until the end. Efrem reminds us that Jesus' return is certain, that this is the joy and delight of the believer, and that this truth should motivate the way in which we live our lives.

Does the Bible promote slavery? When you consider your life, can you say that you are sold out for the Gospel? Pastor Efrem Buckle makes a distinction between slavery as we know it today, and slavery in the 1st Century to which Paul was referring to. Efrem encourages us to pick up our cross and be sold out for the Gospel.

Does the Bible promote slavery? When you consider your life, can you say that you are sold out for the Gospel? Pastor Efrem Buckle makes a distinction between slavery as we know it today, and slavery in the 1st Century to which Paul was referring to. Efrem encourages us to pick up our cross and be sold out for the Gospel.

How so we honour, respect and esteem our elders? How do we support our leaders in the work that they are doing for The Lord? Pastor Patrick Pierre-Powell looks at what it means to give 'double honour' to those that rule well. Looking at the words of Paul in 1 Timothy 5: 17-25, Patrick teaches that rulers of the Church should be respected and appreciated, and where possible, honoured with financial remuneration.

How do we address members in the Church? Are we to address different groups of people in different ways? Pastor Patrick Pierre-Powell gives a brief recap of the God's Healthy Household series, highlighting that 1 Timothy is a corrective epistle. Patrick then gives consideration to 1 Timothy 5:1-16, looking at the different ways in which Timothy was instructed to address members of the Church. As believers, we are to follow this example, understanding that we are to address different groups in different ways, with the basis being genuine love.

What type of leader are you? Are you leading people in the right or wrong direction? Pastor Robert teaches that to some degree, we are all leaders. Whether that be leaders within Church, Leaders at home, leaders at work or leaders in sibling relationships. Robert encourages us to be godly examples in whatever capacity it is that we lead, leading men and women to the saviour who is the ultimate excellent, personal trainer.

What type of leader are you? Are you leading people in the right or wrong direction? Pastor Robert teaches that to some degree, we are all leaders. Whether that be leaders within Church, Leaders at home, leaders at work or leaders in sibling relationships. Robert encourages us to be godly examples in whatever capacity it is that we lead, leading men and women to the saviour who is the ultimate excellent, personal trainer.