My Life Church: Recent Episodes
Life Church
Senior Pastor Aaron Partington, Life Church aims to be a Relevant Church for everyday life, focussed on the preaching of God's word and living out as saved people of Jesus.
Listen to Aaron preach on 'Believing is Seeing' - the final preach in the Restore series.
Listen to Luke preach on 'Dream to Destiny via Disaster' - the fourth preach in the Restore series.
Listen to Luke preach on 'Restoration is Coming' - the third preach in the Restore series.
Listen to Aaron preach on 'When is your when?' - the first preach in the Restore series.
Listen to Aaron speak on the second part of vision 2019 and Luke speak about the Youth Hub
Enjoy listening to guest speaker Nathan Morris preach on 'The Fight for Your Territory'
Enjoy listening to Jess Parkhouse and Dan Minshall talk about surrender and desires through their amazing testimonies.
Youth Pastor Luke Andrews brings a message entitled 'True Identity'. We hope you enjoy and are inspired.
Reuben brought a message where he shared some thoughts on and his heart for evangelism. We hope you enjoy and are inspired.
Senior Pastor Aaron Partington shared a message around the idea of "Seeing Over Hearing". We hope you enjoy and are inspired.
Youth Pastor Luke Andrews brought a message entitled "Let there Be Light". We hope you enjoy, and are encouraged and inspired.
Senior Pastor Aaron Partington brought the third and final part of our series on 'Generous Living' as he looked at be generous with our tithe. We hope you enjoy and are inspired!
Senior Pastor Aaron Partington brought the second part of our series on 'Generous Living' as he looked at be generous with our talents. We hope you enjoy and are inspired!
Senior Pastor Aaron Partington brought the first part of the new series 'Generous Living' as he looked at be generous with our time. We hope you enjoy and are inspired!
Youth pastor Luke Andrews brought a message entitled 'The Running Father' around the parable of the prodigal son. We hope you enjoy and are inspired!
Guest speaker Josh Brett from Hope Church, Adelaide in Australia brought an inspiring message to the house. We hope you enjoy and are inspired!
Senior Pastor Aaron Partington brought a message on baptism as we celebrated Baptism Sunday at Life Church. We hope you enjoy and are inspired!
Guest speaker Nick Resce from Unihill church in Melbourne, Australia shared a message entitled Blessing and Building. We hope you enjoy and are inspired!
Senior Pastor Aaron brings the fourth and final part of the Culture of Christ series: Jesus the Builder. We hope you enjoy and are inspired!
Youth pastor Luke Andrews brings the third part of the Culture of Christ series: Jesus the Man of Grace. We hope you enjoy and are inspired!
Aly Field-Baines brings the second part of the Culture of Christ series: Jesus the Overcomer. We hope you enjoy and inspired!
Senior pastor Aaron Partington brings the first part of the Culture of Christ series: Jesus the Servant. We hope you enjoy and are inspired!
In this mornings thought for the week, Rev Aaron Partington explores key message for the church.
In this mornings sermon, Rev Aaron Partington explored the key themes if Romans 1:1, -We are chosen by God - We have a calling - We are sent out
In this mornings talk, Rev Aaron Partington discussed the lessons we can learn from Matthew 28:1-8 1) A New Day 2) Suddenly 3) Don't be afraid 4) Now go and tell 5) Great Joy 6) Holy Spirit
Using Marks account, Youth Ps Luke Andrews explored what the hours of the day recorded in Mark's Gospel teaches us about the intention of Jesus at the crucifixion.
In this mornings sermon, Ps Rev Aaron Partington leads thoughts about the Praise Test of Jesus and how Jesus needs us, rode the donkey and how Jesus was the sacrificial lamb.
In this mornings talk, youth Ps Luke Andrews explored what we can learn from Blind Bartimaeus (Mark 10) exploring where Sight comes from (positioning, hearing, shouting, faith, cost and everything)
Snr Ps, Rev Aaron Partington preached on Mother's Day with the theme of "Five things my mum said that I have learnt from".
Winding Biblical principles in his themes, they were 5. I'm not running a taxi service 4. Eat your vegetables 3. If everyone told you jump off a cliff, would you? 2. If I've told you once, I've told you 1000 times... 1. Wait until your father gets home
Youth Ps, Luke Andrews explored what walls we have, and how they may get in a way with our relationship with God.
In this mornings talk, youth pastor Luke Andrews talked about what walls we put in, and what walls we need to tear down in our relationship with God.
In this mornings talk, Snr Ps Rev Aaron Partington explored how the messages from Joseph are important for us to know today.
Joseph was open to God's dream for him. God is interested in all the details of our lives
Joseph walked in the favour of his father, not his brothers
Joseph served in the small things
Joseph forgave those who hurt him
In this mornings talk, Snr Ps Rev Aaron Partington, explore Proverbs 8:35, continuing the theme for the year.
Using Ps 97 and Prov 8:35, Snr Ps, Rev Aaron Partington, explored his vision for Life Church, Wirral in 2018 - both what his plans are and his wish list.
In this mornings talk, Snr Ps Rev Partington, explored his vision for Life Church for 2018. Using the theme of "Year of Favour" and Ps 97 and Prov 8:35, he explored that 1. Favour is a response to prayer and righteousness 2. Favour brings deliverance 3. Favour comes from posturings and positioning 4. Favour makes a mockery of the enemy 5 Favour brings salvation
In this mornings talk, Rev Aaron Partington explored the concept of 'Press Play' using the story or Ezra.
- Stirring gives people purpose
- Stirring gives purpose
- Don't press Pause
- Press Play
In this mornings talk, Snr Ps Rev Aaron Partington explored Acts 5:12-15 exploring what shadows say about their owner and having us consider what type of shadow we will cast in 2018.
In this mornings message, Snr Ps, Rev Aaron Partington, shared with us his message for Christmas Day morning.
In this evenings Carol Concert, using Jn 3:16 Snr Ps, Rev Aaron Partington, explored the cost of making space for Jesus.
Using Matthew's Gospel, Youth Pastor Luke Andrews unpacked how Joseph was essential for the Christmas story.
In this mornings talk, Snr Ps, Rev Aaron Partington, explored the importance of Mary to the Christmas story, and what we can learn about faith through her example.
Rachel Partington shared with us her vision for why we do what do we at Life Church in our social action projects.
Visiting vicar, Rev Al Rogers led our thoughts from Phil 3:4-8 thinking about nothing beating knowing Jesus.
The focus was on
Church Unity
The church is the Body of Christ
A Vision of the future
In this mornings talk, Rev Aaron Partington revisited a preach from 2014 reflecting on what lessons we still need to be reminded as a church community. He looked at Luke 18:16, Mark 10:17 and Luke 15:20
Visiting Preacher, Ps Matt Boyle, shared with us what it meant to strive for the spiritual gift of Wisdom, looking at Mt 7 24-27, Proverbs 24:3-4 concluding that God can bring order from chaos - we just need the wisdom to ask for help
Snr Ps, Rev Aaron Partington explored Romans 10 and Revelation 5:16 with us as he had the church thinking about why the thought of perfection is not helpful for us (at the moment) in helping spread the gospel.
In this mornings talk, Youth Ps Luke Andrews shared why church is a family for him.
His points were Church - Requires you - Requires investment - should be beyond Sunday
Continuing with our series called 'That Church', Snr Ps, Rev Aaron Partington, explored what means for us to be a church who believes in healing - of spirit, soul and body.
In this mornings talk Youth Pastor, Luke Andrews explored the concept of hope, using Hebrews 6:16-20.
His points were 1. Hope is built on a promise 2. Hope needs to be an expectation 3. Hope will lead us to preparation 4. Hope produces fruit 5. Hope is built on Jesus
In this mornings talk, Ps Steve Shaw returned to discuss with the church the need to open our eyes to see the spiritual, and know what we need to know to believe in the future with God.
In this mornings talk, Rev John Partington explored what it means to be pioneers and people of vision. This was part of our 25th Celebrations.
In this morning message, three of the Life Church members, Reuben, Luke and Hannah, spoke about Joy in their circumstances based on sections from Phillipians 4
In this mornings talk, Snr Ps, Rev Aaron Partington explored Phillipians 2 :17 through the themes of posture and purpose.
Snr Ps, Rev Aaron Partington, started a three part sermon series on what it means to be rooted.
This morning he thought about roots being like straws, they absorb, they anchor and they acculminate.
He also refered to Mt 7:24-27 and Daniel 3
Missionary Ps Roger King shared with us five principles we needed to be reminded of in todays sermon, based on five Biblical principles
Looking at the Biblical book of Ruth, Snr Ps Rev Aaron Partington explored the fifth in our series about Divine Disruptions.
His three points were: Commitment leads to resources Divine Disruption leads to redemption We are loved by God and redeemed by Him
Snr Ps, Aaron Partington, explored the idea of God pursing us so that we can reach our potential in Him, using the book of Jonah as a template for this.
In today's talk, Youth Ps, Luke Andrews, explore the events of Abraham and Sarah from Gen 11, and drew out these points
1.We need to develop eyes of faith 2, God gives us the desires of our heart 3.Your situation is not who you are 4. Your today is a seed for the the future 5. God's provision reveals his glory.
Snr Ps, Rev Aaron Partington explored what it meant to have a Divine Disruption for Ezekial, and how us being prophetic can also cause disruption, but joy.
We were pleased to welcome guest preacher Ps Matt Boyle as he explored the themes of 1 Timothy with us - this was the final part of his four part series.
We were pleased to welcome guest preacher Ps Matt Boyle as he explored the themes of 1 Timothy with us - this was the third part of his four part series.
We were pleased to welcome guest preacher Ps Matt Boyle as he explored the themes of 1 Timothy with us - this was the second part of his four part series.
Guest preacher, and friend of the house, Ps Gill Shaw explored Joshua 1 this morning, focussing on the two themes:
The church was built for more The church was built for battle
We were pleased to welcome guest preacher Ps Matt Boyle as he explored the themes of 1 Timothy with us - this was the first part of his four part series.
In this morning's talk, Ps Martin Coleman explored the first two chapters of Esther, in preparation for Ephesians 4 this evening - where the rest of the book will be explored.
As the third part of the mini-series on the Book of Esther Ps Martin Coleman explored the chapters 5 & 6 of Esther.
As the second part of the mini-series on the Book of Esther Ps Martin Coleman explored the chapters 3 & 4of Esther.
Snr Ps Aaron Partington explored Luk 13:10-16, considering the points
- Jesus recognised what everyone else didn't.
- Jesus spoke healing before he touched her
- Religion can block relationship
Reflecting on Mothering Sunday, two of Life Church Women - Julie Harris and Suzanne Dowzer explored what it means to bring children up in Christ. Suzanne focused on the theme "Who lives in a house like this".
Worship Ps, Simon Harper led us on our next thoughts about paraclesis. He explored what it meant to journey with others. His points were 1. The journey can be challenging 2, There is a process in the journey 3., There is a gift in the journey
In the first of the Paraclesis series, Youth Ps Luke Andrews explored what it meant to be shovel ready. He also explored how this looks with the Parable of the Good Samaritan.
Snr Ps, Rev Aaron Partington, explored what it means for us to be prepared for life as Christians, considering the provision made for Elisha of a bed, a table, a chair and a lamp.
In this mornings talk, youth ps Luke Andrews explored the importance of prayer and the difference (and importance) it makes to Christians today.
Guest preacher, Ps Dominic Yeo, explired 2 Kings 6:1-7 with us, asking us to consider the Biblical call to Expand before God fills.Using Isaiah 54 and the story of Gideon, Ps Yeo had us consider what this means for us as individuals and a church.
Snr Ps, Rev Aaron Partington, explored the importance of us not being marred by our scars, and then discussed these these points:
1) What is our trademark? 2) What is our benchmark?
Guest preacher, Ps Matthew Murray came and share stories and his testimony, reflecting on Rev 2:14 and what it means to lose your 'first love'.
Snr Ps, Rev Aaron Partington, led the church on their second part of vision for the year, reflecting on Acts 3:2, being the 'somebody' to help others and to be in the position to sign post people to God.
This is the preach that Snr Ps Rev Aaron Partington gave during this carol concert/service that Life Church did in 2016
Youth Ps, Luke Andrews, explored 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 with the church this morning, thinking about
Grace is the free, unmerited freedom of God Grace is not about you, it's about Him Grace is found in God's love.
Guest preacher, Billy, asked us to consider what "Great Faith" was, looking at the demon possessed woman and other people that Jesus came in contact with.
Guest preacher, Ps Steve Thomas explored 2 Kings 6-7 with us reflecting on these three points
- Hear the word of the Lord
- Walk in to His provision
- Become a story changer
Snr Ps, Rev Aaron Partington explored the word 'If' on our baptism service - thinking about IF Jesus had not died, then there would not be a resurrection.
Visiting preach, Ps Scott Wellard led us in our reflection this morning on the lost meaning of the Good Samaritan, and how we need to consider what it means to love God with all our heart, mind and soul - and led us to think out "Love God, Love People".
Worship director, Simon Harper helped us explore the famous "I can do everything, through Him who give us strength" (Phil 4:13) passage and had us reflect on what difference that makes to us today.
Youth Ps, Luke Andrews, explored how Matthew 28:19 should be understood by its hearers, concentrating on the points
- Go
- Make disciples
- Baptise
Youth Ps, Luke Andrews, explored what Romans 8:28 meant to its original hearers and the implications it has for us as 21st Century Christians too.
Snr Ps, Rev Aaron Partington began a new series called 'Lost in Translation' exploring John 3:16
Snr Ps, Rev Aaron Partington, explored how prayer is important thinking about three specific prayers
- The prayer of salvation
- The Lords Prayer
- The Prayer of Jabez
In this mornings talk, Simon Mack spoke about 'God speaks', Lynn Roberts about how Hope anchors the soul and Luke Williams about the importance of prayer.
Snr Ps, Rev Aaron Partington explored what it means to be devoted (Acts 2:42) thinking about the 21 ways that football fans show allegiance to their team - and how church would be different if we applied the same principles.
Snr Ps Rev Aaron Partington explored what the arrival of the Queen of Sheba can mean to Christians today.
His points were we should be a People and church with answers People and a church of worship People and church of generosity
Apologies for the poor quality recording
Snr Ps Rev Aaron Partington explored the end of the book of Job, having us explore the concept of whether we hear or see God, and whether we focus on revelation or information.
This is the talk given by Fiona Barrett at Life Church's women's conference at the start of July 2016.
Youth Pastor, Luke Andrews explored Philippians by looking at
- Joy in suffering
- Joy is serving
- Joy in believing
- Joy in Jesus
Ps Gill Shaw led us in this mornings talk reflecting on us living in the shadow and shelter of the Most High God - from Psalm 91. She also reflected on the a parable of the wise and the foolish building - asking us how we know that we will stand firm.
Simon Harper led us on today's thoughts (on Fathers Day) looking at the parable of the prodigal son - from the perspective of the Father.
The parable showed 1. Forgiveness 2. Fully restored relationship 3. God loves a party and celebration
Visiting preacher, Ps Richard Kobakian explored what it meant to be 'Going too far' for God - looking at how people of faith are often people who given 100% dedication to God, not settling for second best.
Rev David Harvey shared with us Galatians 1 and what it means for Jesus to always act in the will of his father.
This is the second part of the first evenings sessions. Notes are available for the first half
Snr Ps, Rev Aaron Partington explored the prompting and call of faith of the Ethiopian Eunuch, and what the invitation to 'Come and Sit with me" means to us today.
Youth Pastor Luke Andrews explored the theme of needing to move from 'What if' to 'Even if' looking at the characters from Daniel 3 as the motivation.
He thought about what Even if people look like - he said 'Even If'... Make a stand / have conviction Know who God is so they know who they are Understand that it is important to know those around you See every situation as an opportunity for God to move.
In this months Give me 5 segment, Mel explored what we need to nurture new Christians
- Get a Bible app
- Connect Groups
- Have a Christian friend we can talk to
- Make right choices
- Respect you conscience
Life Church's mission partners, Roger and Mary shared with us our message this morning about what it means for us to be chosen and a royal priesthood.
They considered the need for us participate with our 1. Time 2. Talents 3. Resources
Snr Ps Rev Aaron Partington explored the sacrifice of Abraham looking at the need for obedience, the need to walk by faith, and the need to consider who or what is helpful for us moving forward with Jesus.
Ps Gill Shaw led us in this mornings talk about being filled in the Spirit.
Her three points were: 1. Who is the Holy Spirit 2. What does He do? 3. How can we be filled with Him?
Snr Ps, Rev Aaron Partington explored Matthew 3:1-5 with us, thinking about the importance of us having a voice to proclaim Jesus - even one voice can make a difference. He also discussed the importance of making 'those days' the days of today.
Worship Ps, Simon Harper led our thoughts this morning mixing his Testimony with teachings from the Bible about the need to trust God in all situations.
In our next Give me Five section, Pete Stanway shared with us how 'hands' help us reflect on:
our actions God's actions Christ's actions
Snr Ps, Rev Aaron Partington explored what it means to cling to life to lose it, and what it means to let life go so to save it based on Luke 17:33, and Jesus meeting Zacchaeus. His main theme was what it means to be submissive to Christ.
Ps Gill Shaw explored the advantages of being a grasshopper - not a Giant, based on the Israelites experience in Joshua 6 about their perception of Jericho. She concluded with us thinking about how we may be giants in our areas of work or life, but sometimes it is better to show humility in being a grasshopper - as it is then that we learn.
Snr Ps, Rev Aaron Partington began a new series today focussing on the need for us to not compare ourselves and gifting to others. We are all unique and made in God's image, so should rejoice in that.
His three points were : 1. Perspective is everything 2. Your gifting is found in your dirt 3. Our diversity is in our design and our destiny
Snr Pastor, Rev Aaron Partington led our thoughts for this Easter Morning focussing on the phrase "Somewhere, something incredible is going to happen".
Tim Shelton shared with us the Crucifixion through the lens of the three gifts of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh. By exploring the gifts we get to think about how the Crucifixion should affect us today.
Youth Ps Luke Andrews lead us on this mornings talk about the dangers of distraction, thinking of passages from Luke 8 and Proverbs 4.
His main points were -Being distracted is taking our eyes of Him -Being distracted is when we don't do what we want to do, but we do what we don't want to do -Being distracted means we don't get where we were meant to be.
(9am preach)
In one of our Gimme 5 sections, Avril Hendrickson shared with us the Biblical concept of Hope - particularly reflecting on God working in us and for us.
Snr Pastor, Rev Aaron Partington explored the book of Nehemiah, looking at the themes of:
- Simplification of vision
- Participation in relationships
- Delegation
- Motivation
- Preparation
- Cooperation
- Celebration
Ps Rachel Partington led us in our Mothering Sunday service thoughts, thinking on the role of fathers - and reflecting on what we learn about our Heavenly Father
- A father provides for us
- A father guides and directs
- A father protects
- A father loves
Snr Pastor, Rev Aaron Partington led this mornings talk based on the three topics of
Decision creates purpose Decision releases faith Decision gives identity
This was an inspired sermon - not one planned.
Continuing with the Devoted series Rev Partington continued exploring why the early church devoted themselves to having communion.
His main three points
- Communion reminds us of Jesus' death on the cross
- Communion reminds us of our present relationship with Christ
- Communion reminds us of Jesus' return
Hazel Fleming shared with us the the need for us to always be prepared to go for it for God - in all seasons. This was based on Mark 11:13-14,
Snr Pastor, Rev Aaron Partington explored this mornings thoughts about being devoted to fellowship, reflection on the difference between fellowship and partnership. Rev Partington explored various Bible verses about how fellowship helps people live as Christians, considering the importance of the Body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12)
Snr Pastor, Rev Aaron Partington continued our exploration of Act 2:42 - focussing on being devoted the Apostles Teaching. He explored what this teaching was - explaining how the message of Jesus was what was preached about and how we need to be willing and able to preach the same in all situations today.
Snr Pastor, Aaron Partington continued our series about Vision for his vision for this year. This sermon explores how he hopes the church hopes to move forward this year.
Snr Pastor, Rev Aaron Partington explored from Acts 2:42 what it means to be devoted. This is the first part of his vision Sundays for the church, and an introduction to the series about how being devoted to church is not being devoted to a leader, but Jesus Christ,
Tim Shelton led us on our Gimme 5 segment, looking at how Rocks in the Old Testament point us to the importance of having Jesus as our Rock today.
Senior Pastor, Rev Aaron Partington, explored our thoughts today on contentment and sitting comfortably.
His points were 1. Comfort can bring contentment (Phil 4:11-12) 2. Comfort can bring confinement (Genesis 11:31-32) 3. Comfort can bring conformity (Genesis 12:1-5)
Ps Gill Shaw led us in this mornings talk asking us to think about if we think big enough about God - do we expect the unexpected? And do we limit God by not doing this?
In this mornings talk, Ps Steve Shaw discusses the importance of giving thanks in all situations - using a number of Bible references (1 Thes 5:18 as the key verse) to underpin the points made.
In the main talk of this morning's Christmas Service, Youth Pastor Luke Andrews discusses two thoughts using various Bible passages:
It's not what it looks like You have found favour of God
Youth Pastor, Luke Andrews, rediscovered why discussing Christmas gifts with young children isn't always a predictable thing to do. I wouldn't normally share this, but it's Christmas, and will make you laugh!
After this mornings Sunday Live where this was spoken about I have shared the edited version of Luke's Children's talk on Christmas morning. No offence intended. This was not what happened....
In this mornings message, Ps Gill Shaw explored what it means for the world for Jesus to be it's light and how we should respond to this this Christmas time.
Snr Ps Rev Aaron Partington shared the final part of the Beatitudes this week, looking at what it means to work for peace, and how we could be persecuted for doing what is right.
He concluded asking for us to consider what it means to be 'blessed' and how we are a blessed people.
Snr Pastor, Rev Aaron Partington led the talk on the next part of our Beautiful Attitude series - about blessed are those who are pure in heart.
Simon Harper lead us on the next part of the Beatitudes - Blessed are those who show Mercy.
He reflected on what it meant to show mercy and forgiveness, and how we should emulate Jesus forgiveness - not to be forgiven (as God's love is independent on us forgiving others) but as a way of showing compassion to others.
Youth Pastor, Luke Andrews, continued our thoughts on the Beatitudes, exploring what it meant to bless those who hunger and thirsty for righteousness.
He asked us to consider what "the world" would think, and then picked up the theme that 'When the world says look in, Jesus says 'Look up''
Senior Ps Rev Aaron Partington explored the third section of the Beatitudes - Blessed are the meek from Matthew 5:5
Firstly he explored what 'meek' means then thought about what it means to inherit the earth.
Ps Aaron Partington explored the section of the Beatitudes about "Blessed are the mourners, for they will be comforted".
He explored what the main Biblical types of Mourning were, as well as looking at how Christians will be comforted.
Life Church was pleased to welcome Ps Donovan Coetzee to an evening where he shared his thoughts and the scriptures about our Journey, Footsteps and the Future.
Ps Aaron Partington explored the basics behind the Beatitudes - what it means to have a beautiful attitude - before beginning to explore what it meant to be 'poor in spirit'. This is the first talk of a short series.
In the first of the Gimme 5 Bitesize thoughts, Lauryn shared with us her thoughts about how we show the importance of God in our lives.
Ps Gill Shaw explored what it meant to be a new creation from 2 Corinthians 5.
She said we need to put off the old, to put on the new
Press in for what’s worth while
- Remember where you’ve come from
- Keep right relationships
- Ask God to speak into situation
In this Ephesians 4 session, Ps Jason Alexander explores what it means to have value, and how Jesus cut straight to this question when talking to the Rich Young Ruler.
Executive Pastor, Jason Alexander from Audacious Church, Manchester led Ephesians 4 looking at 1 Corinthians 12 and the Body of Christ. He explored themes such as unity and belonging.
Ps Aaron Partington explored four things he learned from his recent visit to Mozambique with some of life church - and how these lessons can apply to all of us.
- God's interruptions can be God's interventions (Exodus 3)
- God's creation is amazing (Genesis 1)
- Happiness and Joy should never be confined to circumstance
- Under the skin we are all the same (Acts 8)
- Worship is not about styule, it's about the heart
In his second part of the evenings talk, Ps Todd explored these four themes:
- Faith moves with God
- Faith takes God at His word
- Faith sees beyond the present
- Faith that dares to leave the comfort zone
Ps Roy Todd explored Mark 16:14-20, considering what it means to see miracles and how a miraculous community would change the community.
He considered the need for us to have belief and also how it is in the valley experiences that we sometimes best gain knowledge of God.
Ps Gill Shaw explored what it meant for seeds to be planted in us which we need to nurture for them to become fully developed.
Ps Denise Curgenven (from Hope Church, Newport) explored the topic of "Three things Great Leaders know" using Paul's letter from 1 Corinthians.
Ps Denise Curgenven shared with us part 2 of the Ephesians 4 session about leadership, exploring the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership and the six values great leaders have.
Part 1 of Ps Nick Resce's thoughts on love, focussing on the main working of prophesy - to Encourage, Strengthen and Comfort with a focus on 1 Corinthians 14.
Ps Nick Resce, from Melborne led us this morning exploring the relationship between life-altering experiences of God, and daily process of working those through in our own lives. Weaved with testimony and scripture, Ps Nick asked us to reflect if we really grow as we should in the valley experiences - not just on the mountaintop.
Youth Ps Luke Andrews discussed John 10:1-18 and the concept of what it means to have Abundant Life.
His main points were: - We need to know the voice of Christ AND act on it - We need to receive the message of grace - We need to recognise what will come to steal and kill
Rev Aaron Partington continued his theme of 'wineskins' looking at the need for change so that faith and church do not become stagnant.
His three points were :
Break free from the fear of change
we must be willing to defy tradition
Ask the Spirit to reveal His new strategies
Reference was also made to Exodus 13 and Acts 9
Snr Ps, Rev Aaron Partington, led us on reflection of Mark 2:22 - and how we need to be like new wine skins for a a new season.
Using scripture, he examined these three points:
- Get rid of the wine skin of offence
- Get rid of the wine skin of distrust
- Get the wine skin of worship
Ps Steve Shaw explored the idea about our gifts and calling and the idea that Jesus sees our potential and the way that we have purpose and are called into it.
He explored Mark 1:16-20 as well as referring to Jer 29:11
Youth Pastor, Luke Andrews, explored the theme of More, from 2 Kings 4:1-12 (the miracle of the oil and Widow)
His main three points were
- using what you have
- Shut the door
- Do things God's ways
During Glow Takeover Sunday two of the young people spoke about themes that were on their heart for the church.
Lauren spoke on the theme of Fire - based on Exodus 3:2, considering what we can learn from the "burning bush,"
Ben spoke about the need to worship "Even when it hurts" and how the journey of worshipping is really important when seen from God's perspective.
Rev Aaron Partington explored the theme about sticking to the plan - looking at what happened with King David, referencing Acts 22:13.
His three points are: - God always pulls the man - When tough times hit - Staying the distance (with Noah)
Ps Gill Shaw led us in this mornings talk about the Great Exchange - the concept of us becoming weak so that we can be strong because of what God has done for us.
Ps Shaw also used the call of Jeremiah (Jer 1:5-10) and Isaiah 40:28-31 and 1 Kings 19:4-8, tying in her testimony as a living example.
Visiting Ps explored what it meant to break free from the mundane in life and discussed these three points also using Ephesians 3:1-7 and Ephesian 4:22-24: -Perception is personal -A truth perspective is essential -It is not just failure that defines us
Based on Matthew 19:16ff guest Arianna Walker, from Mercy Ministries shared with us the freedom we can have without holding onto the things that falsely support us. By trusting in God fully, we will have true freedom as well as the support we really need.
Youth Ps Luke Andrews explores the gift of peace – peace of mind and heart and considered the difference between biblical peace and human peace.
Peace can only happen when you are restored and focussed with God
Rev Aaron Partington explored Psalm 91 with Life Church
- Promise of God's presence
- Protection of God
- Peace of God
- God's perspective
- God's provision
- God's power
Rev Aaron Partington explored how the person of Noah showed us things we could learn as people of God - including how Noah protected his family through being close with God.
Ps Aaron Partington preached on the theme of Elisha and the miracle of the oil with the Widow.
His three points were 1) One Person 2) One Place 3) One Word
Snr Pastor Aaron Partington led this mornings talk on 'Seeing is believing' - basing it on 2 Kings 6:15-17 - The Army of the Lord
His three points were: - Confidence and Contentment are connected - There is sight for the blind - God has got your back
Ps Gill Shaw concluded our series about Defeating our Giants - taking a look at what our own personal giants could be. She suggested that we may not be all that God wants, or calls us, to be if we constantly walk with Him carrying 'excess baggage' and how as Christians we need to shed the unhelpful things in our lives.
Ps Nick Harding, from Front Line Church led us in this mornings teachings based on Ephesians 3:14-15 - and the idea that Christian family is more than the people we directly live with.
Ps Aaron Partington led the sermon based on the Armour of God - using the three points - Armour of God - Pray yourself Hot - Be willing to remove the veil
Youth Pastor Luke Andrews teaches us the next in our series of Giants - about Wordliness. He warns of when things in the world pull us away from God - and talked about specific examples of things that try to distract 21st Century Living.
Continuing from Ps Aaron's previous message about the Hittites, Ps Aaron explores the Amorites and the way they symbolise words. Looking at a number of Psalms Ps Aaron explores how words have the power to both build up and bind people in their walk with God.
Guest preacher Ps Alan Hewitt explored Acts 28:1-6 with us, thinking about the way that Paul shakes off his snake in order to be effective for the gospel and how we should think about the direction we are in - not the location of our destination.
Rev Aaron Partington began this new series by giving background to what it meant to 'defeat your giants.' He then went on to look at the Giant of 'Fear' and how this affects people today, concluding with how there are specific fears we as a Christians may have.
Pastor Dominic Yeo visited us with a message taken from Numbers 13 which starts us on a next series called "Defeating your Giants". He posed the question - are you a Grasshopper - or a Grasshopper Killer based on the Jewish people looking at the Promised Land.
Rev Aaron Partington shared his thoughts with us about Easter Sunday based on Romans 5:8, Psalm 139 and Mark 16.
His three points were
- I am chosen
- I am expected
- I am redeemed
Worship Ps Simon Harper leads our thoughts on Palm Sunday with this message from Mark 11:1-11
His main points were:
Trust God with your whole life
Just because God doesn't show up as you expect it, doesn't mean he's not there
The Palm Leaves
National Evangelist, Dr John Andrews returned for the fifth part of his talks at Ephesians IV on The Freedom of Limitation
National Evangelist, Dr John Andrews returned for the fifth part of his talks at Ephesians IV on The Freedom of Limitation
Ps Rvd Aaron Partington discussed 5 things that God doesn't know - based on Acts chapter 8
God doesn't know a sinner he doesn't love
God doesn't know a wrong thing that he hates
God doesn't know anyway to the cross except through Jesus
God doesn't know anyway that people can be saved apart from him
God doesn't know of any better time to be saved apart from now
Rev Aaron Partington concluded our Outrageous series today looking at the three points:
- We have an outragous partnership with God - and God is a partner with us (Phil 2:13)
- There is an outrageous promise (Isaiah 43)
- We are an outrageous church (Romans 12)
Taking us through various scriptures, Ps Gill Shaw talked about outrageous faith, thinking of the two themes:
Faith v doubt Faith v fear
She concluded with the thought that faith comes from hearing the good news of Jesus (Romans 10:17)
Youth Pastor, Luke Andrews talked about the Biblical principles of Hope and Love - and how Love is so outrageous in the Bible that God sent his only Son to die to show his Love - and how Biblical Hope is knowing what we are sure of through the eyes of faith.
Ps Steve Shaw explored how Outrageous Generosity can be shown in out lives - and how this doesn't have to be financial but can be of our time and support of others. His three points were:
- Generosity starts with the heart
- Generosity comes from developing a transformational lifestyle
- Generosity comes when you decide to take action
Bible ref John 3:16, Col 3:9-17, Mt 22:37ff
Worship Pastor Simon Harper explored Luke 7:36-48, talking about the danger of stagnation in worship, the need for courage and the need to understand that since Jesus died (and rose again) for us, how can we not bring our all to worship?
The four main points he discussed were:
We don't have to have it all together to worship
We need to be prepared to bring something to worship
We bring something even it it costs us
Let go, and let God (take control)
Rev Aaron Partington introduced our new Series called 'Outrageous' using various Bible passages and the following themes:
- Outrageous people have stories to tell – Rev 15
- Response is better than a reaction
- All that glitters is not gold
- Spell faith as risk
- Have a different spirit
Rev Aaron Partington continued to share his vision of Life Church 2015, asking four groups to review their work from last year and explain their vision for this year
- Children's Work
- Youth Work
- Worship (Life Creative)
- Social Justice
Rev Aaron Partington shares with Life Church his vision for the next year focusing on Nehemiah 2 where Nehemiah encourages the Jews to join in.
Rev Partington encouraged all of us to understand the times we are in and then discussed three specific visions he had for the church - which will be explored more next week.
Ps Gill Shaw explored the importance of our lives in the scheme of eternity, looking at the four themes
Trust God with your life Learn to say 'When' Don't go it alone Get off the motorway and enjoy the scenery
Ps Rev Aaron Partington explored 10 Revelations (not resolutions) that we should consider for the 2015 using Psalm 7 and Lamentations 3 along the way.
- Giving thanks
- Praising
- Spending time with your church family
- Discovering your meaning
- Living by your values
- Forgiveness
- Learning from each other
- Listening to God and each other
- Creating moments of silence for the soul
- Transforming the lives of the suffering
Worship Ps Simon Harper explores the theme of the wise men's gifts from Matthew 2:1-12, exploring how the gifts of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh are really important in our worship of Jesus today and how these gifts should mirror our attitude to worship.
Youth Ps Luke Andrews shares this mornings Christmas reflections about traditions and thankfulness - and why it is important to thank God for Jesus, using Is 7, Lk 2, and John 3 :17 amongst other passages.
Ps Gill Shaw leads us in this mornings talk about the Gift of God, looking at the three themes:
The gift from God The gift to the church The gift of the church
Using his own life and observations on the world youth Pastor Luke Andrews reflects on how life can be hard mid way through a life event and how we hold onto Jesus is what helps us through. Using the calming of the storm Luke reflects that Jesus was bigger than the storm - we must trust God - is Jesus in our boat?
Visiting preaching Pastor Joe Ramayah talked about the story of when Jesus healed a man with leprosy, and explores what this means to the church today - both within his context of living in Malaysia, his recent visit to France and his views about what the church in Britain needs to learn from it.
Ps Steve Thomas, a visiting speaker came to share with us a project close to his heart - Visit Mozambique. He also explored the theme of what it means to be qualified (or not) for the service of God - and because of God's grace we are all qualified, despite our failings. All of this was within the context of us being a redemptive community both for Bebington, Birkenhead, and the wider world.
Ps Gill Shaw explores what it means to have spiritual freedom in today's message, exploring the themes of
- Live for today
- Live in Contentment (Phil 4:4-7, 10-12)
- Live a generous life
Pastor Mark Ritchie, National Evangelist for Assemblies of God shared with us what it means to be a Christian in looking at what we think makes Good, Bad and Ugly. He then reflects on the difference our loving Heavenly Father makes, and how Jesus enables us to enter our Fathers presence.
Rev Aaron Partington talked about the importance of Christians needed to pray constantly and not give up on the first prayer that doesn't seems to be answered. He address reasons why Christians may not pray - - We are conditioned not to ask - We quit to easily - We think what will be will be - We don't believe anyone is listening
Ps Gill Shaw explored the theme that we are is more important to God than what we do - and how God's purpose for us is to be more Christlike.
Rev Aaron Partington addresses the phrase 'You can take a horse to water, but you can't make it drink' - by looking at what would make the horse thirsty enough to want to drink. Likening this to Christians he addresses three points:
- Vision creates thirst
- The Trophy Room (Who we are in Christ)
- Live for an audience of one
Rev Aaron Partington explored the life and times of King Josiah in this mornings preach, focusing on the lessons we can learn from his death.
- Positioning takes place over age
- Seeing an army means you don't need to fight
- Knowing the Word doesn't make you infallible
- A posh funeral is no compensation for a premature death
Rev Aaron Partington explores the theme of 'Worship or Warrior' by exploring five situations : 1) Leaving the settled place - Deut 1:6-7 2) There will be set backs but we will come back - Gen 37 3) Take our city, region and workplaces - Neh 1:4 4) We need to go from good to great - Elijah and Elisha 5) Move from Worship to Warrior - David and the Harp
Two visiting pastors share a prophetic vision with us they have had about the life, purpose and future of Life Church
John Partington, National Leader for Assemblies of God explored the theme of leadership in our church this morning. He talked of the need to the a team and how it as essential to have individuals on the team who had gifts of prophesy, pastoring, teaching, evangelism and apostleship.
Gill Shaw leads us in exploring God's word for us this morning in looking at the armour of God. She discusses the way that Satan's kingdom is more organised and how God gives us the armour, but it is up to us to put it on
Rev Aaron Partington shared the Bible Passage about the Miraculous Catch of fish from Luke 5. By using his usual humour, Aaron explored the way that God has given us gifts which he wants to use - and by using them we will have an impact for the kingdom.
Rev Aaron Partington explores five lies people are told in churches - and looks at the Biblical Principles behind their counter arguments.
- Some sins are bigger than others
- God is not okay with doubt and anger
- God's love for me is determined by my behaviour
- God wants me to be happy
- We should never water down the arguments
Connect group leader Jamie Wade, explores the themes of what helps a Christian stand firm in their faith - exploring the themes of knowing the Word, Prayer, and Fellowship
In the most unique retelling of the story of Jonah you will ever here (including the Orca called Joey) Rev Aaron Partington considers the three points 1) each one of us gets a call from God 2) when we hear the message we need to obey it 3) God is an "again" God and gives us another chance to receive Him in this life.
Gill Shaw looks at the principles on noticing the God-connections we may be given in life and making the most of what our relationships with others. She studied John 4, the Woman at the Well and Genesis 24 - Abraham's Servant.
Rev Aaron Partington leads Life Church in the exploration of Psalm 112, looking at themes based on the Promises of God. There were nine blessings focussed on all together. Some included blessings of our children, houses, conduct, possessions and legacy.
Andy Harris takes Life Church through various passages through the lens of being connected to God - like people are connected to their mobile phone networks. Andy considers why when we run out of battery, or loose signal are we not content for 'Emergency Calls Only' - but with God we are happy to often live on that function alone.
In this mornings talk, Rev Aaron Partington talks about three transformational P's - Peace, Purpose and Promise.
Peace of God – The Peace of God needs to rule our hearts so that we can ‘Let go and let god’ and Peace with God – Romans 5:1 col 1:20 – through Jesus on the cross – something that is broken can become mended, something that can be fallen can be lift – Jesus Christ’s death was for us to find peace to find Him The Purpose of God in our life – Mt 28:18 – purpose is to go out and preach – we can do this by being the very best we can be, and God will be reflected through us by us being us Promise of God 2 Peter 1:4 – concludes with the promises God has given us
Rev Aaron Partington leads us in the second part of his themed talk "Grow up and become a child"
He addresses the next three points of what it means to be 'child-like'
A child-like spirit - wonders why everyone is missing the obvious and is not fearful to visualize what they see - has imagine to rule the impossible - impossible is a word that has yet to make their vocabulary - question in order to know more than using 'why' as a tool for cynicism
In the second evening of teaching, Ps Alan Hewitt discussed background to the Pastoral Letters (Timothy and Titus( and the 'charges' made for Christian leaders - in particular Pastors need to have a
charge concerning false teachers charge concerning the congregation charge concerning the Minister
Rev Aaron Partington starts the first of a three week series about what it means to have a 'child-like faith'.
In this mornings sermon he talks about the following points 1) A child-like spirit takes the opportunity to learn, regardless of who may be giving the lesson 2) A child-like spirit gets quickly over the past because of an excitement for the future and what is to come 3) A child-like spirit carries less emotional baggage and finds it easier to love and they hold short amounts with each other
In the first evening of teaching, Ps Alan Hewitt discussed background to the Pastoral Letters (Timothy and Titus( and the 'charges' made for Christian leaders - in particular Pastors need to have a
charge about sound doctrine charge concerning public worship charge concerning church officers
In this preach delivered on Fathers Day, Tony shared with us what was on God the Fathers heart - the need to know him. He also talked about the way we should respond by being the best we could be in our ordinary things - like being a good friend, a good worker and a good Dad.
Dr John Andrews, from the national leadership team of AOG explores how the principles from the 'hidden' life of Jesus shown in Luke’s Gospel focussing on Luke 2:52. He addressed how Jesus prepared himself for his ministry by growing in wisdom (intellect), stature (physically), in favour with God (spiritually) and in favour with men (emotionally) and how these should be things we strive for ourselves to.
Dr John Andrews, from the national leadership team of AOG explores how the principles from the 'hidden' life of Jesus shown in Luke’s Gospel focussing on Luke 2:52. He addressed how Jesus prepared himself for his ministry by growing in wisdom (intellect), stature (physically), in favour with God (spiritually) and in favour with men (emotionally) and how these should be things we strive for ourselves to.
Youth Pastor, Luke Andrews, gives the second part of the 'Glow Takeover' service by looking at three key themes: 1) We were made for a purpose 2) Believe it 3) Do something about it
Podcast of the mini-sermons written and delivered by two of the members of the Glow-Team, Lauren and Joe about the themes of "being in the tunnel" and "swerving".
Dr John Andrews, from the national leadership team of AOG explores how the principles from the 'hidden' life of Jesus shown in Luke and Mark's Gospel can help us live 'in the moment' rather than 'for the moment'
Dr John Andrews, from the national leadership team of AOG explores how the principles from the 'hidden' life of Jesus shown in Luke and Mark's Gospel can help us live 'in the moment' rather than 'for the moment'
Ps Aaron Partington spoke out the need to be in the presence of God - and the dangers of leaving God's presence (living in the land of Nod). He concluding talking about Samson, and the way that God's presence left him, but also returned showing us that God will always give us chances should we cry out to him.
Ps Luke Andrews continues his sermon from two weeks ago exploring he importance of how the fire of God may not always be comfortable or nice - however it reveals all imperfections and by immersing ourselves in the fire will mean that we find God in it.
Ps Gill Shaw explores the theme of needing to keep pressing on with our faith, reflecting on the focus that both Joseph and Nelson Mandela had. She talks about the need for us to focus on hearing the message of God - something that is achievable through us knowing the word about Christ.
Youth Pastor, Luke Andrew's explores the role of the necessity of having the refining fire of Jesus in our lives to help us with our ongoing walk with Christ. He concludes this section of this theme with the thought that God gives us the fire to ignite us and sustain us - but will we let God refine us?
In today's message, Ps Aaron Partington warns of the dangers of us drifting in our Christian faith and the needs to be anchored to both Jesus, the Word and Prayer, using Hebrews 2:1 as his main passage.
Using his own life as example, Ps Dominic Yeo shared how faith is the heavenly currency and how the heart of faith both looks back on previous experience, looks forward to future promises and stands firm in God's word.
Ps Aaron Partington talked on Easter Sunday (followed by Baptisms) about Jesus' resurrection - focussing on that Jesus lives to bring peace; his purpose and his promise and the power of resurrection we too have as Christians.
Ps Aaron Partington brings the message using various scriptures, concluding with the need to build your life on the rock (Matthew 7). He reminds us of the need for wisdom (demonstrated by Solomon) and that we need the same wisdom - and we can be assured of it if we build our lives on Jesus and the Bible.
Ps Aaron Partington talks about the need to move the church forward, rather than just stagnate. He talked of the desert walk of the Jews, which helped keep them humble and the way that it helped them focus on God, concluding with the way that we should be encouraged by the truths found in the Bible.
Ps Aaron Partington explores the first seven letters of Jesus to the churches in the early part of the book of Revelation looking at the positive messages which can be taken from them. He also looks at Psalm 139.
Ps Gill Shaw talked about the need to be rooted in church - to be planted and a pillar in God's house. Gill addresses that the local church should be a place that should make a difference to people - but what are our hopes and dreams for the local church?
Sermon by Pastor Aaron Partington about the need to be planted in the local church to help glorify God, to flourish and stand firm as a Christian. Based around Psalm 92:12-15. This is the second part of a two part series, with a recap of part one at the start.
Ps Aaron Partington's first part of Roots Shoots and Fruits - a sermon about the importance of us being rooted in Christ so that we can grow as Christians both in the good and the hard times.
Pastor David Connolly, from Front Line Church shares his third part of Biblical Prophesy, using real life stories and his testimony to support what is being said. This was the first session of evening two.
Pastor David Connolly, from Front Line Church shares his final part of Biblical Prophesy, using real life stories and his testimony to support what is being said. This was the second session of evening two.
Sermon during our baptism service which took place - the baptisms took place after this sermon. Reference made to Moses, covenant and Romans 6 during sermon.
Ps Ian Watson from the National Leadership team of AOG lead this session called Lessons on Leadership and the Healthy Heart.
Ps Ian Watson from the National Leadership team of AOG led this session called Lessons on Leadership and the Healthy Heart.
This is the second sermon in the series about 'Taking a seat with God.' Gill addresses the idea that we are in rest because of the work Jesus has done taking the passage from John's Gospel.
Ps Ian Watson from the National Leadership team of AOG led this session called Lessons on Leadership and the Healthy Heart.
Ps Ian Watson from the National Leadership team of AOG led this session called Lessons on Leadership and the Healthy Heart.
Guest preacher and worship leader, Mark Stevens joined Life Church to share God's word based around the theme of when God breaks through in both Zachariah's life and our own, and how we experience 'Suddenly' moments based on Luke 1:5-25
Pastor David Connolly, from Front Line Church shares his first part of Biblical Prophesy, using real life stories and his testimony to support what is being said. This was the first session of evening one.
Pastor David Connolly, from Front Line Church shares his first part of Biblical Prophesy, using real life stories and his testimony to support what is being said. This was the second session of evening one.
Gill Shaw explained in this sermon what it means to have rest in God, and how by trusting Him will encourage us to rest.
Ps Aaron Partington explains the third part of his year long vision for Life Church talking about the need to be committed in working together, with a focus on bringing people as well as inviting.
Ps Aaron Partington explains the second part of his year-long vision for Life Church talking about his vision for the church over the next twelve months. He explained 12 key things that the church was going to focus on and concluded with the need to pray. There is no substitute for it and it needs to happen to enable these things to happen.
Ps Aaron Partington explains the first part of his year-long vision for Life Church talking about his vision for the church over the next twelve months. He explored the idea about having a great God, a great Vision and being a great people.