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Continuing our series "Meeting God in the Psalms". Looking at Psalm 34, we look at how the Psalms express gratitude for specific acts or blessings. Other thanksgiving psalms are Psalms 30, 65, 107 and 136
Continuing our series "Meeting God in the Psalms". Looking at Psalm 51, we consider what they say about seeking forgiveness, confessing sin and seeking restoration. Other penitential psalms are Psalms 6, 32, 38, 102 and 143.
In this final talk, Mark helps us see how God takes us into his mission to make all things new. God renews us, refreshes us and recommissions us. Mark concludes by giving us practical steps of how we can begin to walk into all that we heard over the weekend.
This talk focuses on the vision of Revelation 21:1-5 and how God wants us, with him in our midst, to be the city of God bringing life to all.
Tim takes us through the vision in Revelation 21:1-5 of God's making all things new and how God wants to renew us and to enable us to be a signpost of his future to others.
As we start our church camp, looking at all things new, Joe begins to explore what that means to us as individuals, our church and the communities we live in. God is Making All Things New so what can we do to tap into what God is doing?
The second in our series "Meeting God in the Psalms". Looking at Psalm 2, we explore the celebration of God's covenant with the king, and how it points to the future hope of the Messiah in the "Royal Psalms". Other royal psalms are Psalms 45, 72 and 110.
As we start our new series "Meeting God in the Psalms", We explores the directive and directional content of the "Wisdom Psalms" particularly looking at Psalm 1. Other wisdom psalms are Psalms 37 and 73.
Jesus’ resurrection is the start of a new chapter in God’s big story, as we begin to see the plan for redemption. The disciples (on behalf of all of us) receive the commission to play their part in that story.
Following Jesus's death on the cross, the focus is now on the victory of the resurrection and the hope that we have as a result.
Ahead of his victory through His humiliating death on the cross, Jesus enters the City of David to great proclamation from “the whole city”.
Three times Jesus foretold his disciples about his death on the cross. Three times His disciples responded with the wrong focus. When Jesus points us towards His path, do we listen or just shoehorn him into our own agenda?
During this season of advent, as we prepare for the arrival of Jesus, we are looking at the response of some of the main characters in the Nativity story. Today we are focusing on the joy of the shepherds.
During this season of advent, as we prepare for the arrival of Jesus, we are looking at the response of some of the main characters in the Nativity story. Today we are focusing on the response of Joseph.
During this season of advent, as we prepare for the arrival of Jesus, we are looking at the response of some of the main characters in the Nativity story. Today we are focusing on the response of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Concluding our series looking at the seven signs of Jesus in John's gospel. This week we look at John 11, where Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead.
Continuing our series looking at the seven signs of Jesus in John's gospel. This week we look at John 9, where Jesus heals the man born blind.
Continuing our series looking at the seven signs of Jesus in John's gospel. This week we look at John 6 : 1-24, where Jesus feeds the 5000 and walks on the water.
Continuing our series looking at the seven signs of Jesus in John's gospel. This week we look at John 5 : 1-15, where Jesus heals a paralysed man.
Continuing our series looking at the seven signs of Jesus in John's gospel. This week we look at John 4 : 46-54, where Jesus heals the son of a nobleman.
Starting our series looking at the seven signs of Jesus in John's gospel. This week we look at John 2 : 1-12, where Jesus turns water into wine.
Concluding our series "Journeys of Faith", we look at Jesus and his journey of faith as told in Luke 24:13-53. Luke 24:13-53
Continuing our series "Journeys of Faith", we look at Jesus and his journey of faith as told in John 12:12 - 19:27. "Many people… went out to meet him."
Continuing our series "Journeys of Faith", we look at Jesus and his journey of faith as told in Matthew 14:22-36 and John 6:16-24. "Jesus went out to them."
Continuing our series "Journeys of Faith", we look at Nehemiah and his journey of faith as told in Nehemiah 1-4. "Everyone… prepared to go up and build."
Continuing our series "Journeys of Faith", we look at David and his journey of faith as told in 1 Samuel 24-26. "David went up from there and lived in the stronghold."
Continuing our series "Journeys of Faith", we look at Ruth and her journey of faith as told in the book of Ruth. "She left the place where she had been living."
Continuing our series "Journeys of Faith", we look at The People of Israel and their journey of faith as told in Exodus 15-17. "They went into the desert."
Continuing our series "Journeys of Faith", we look at Jacob and his journey of faith as told in Genesis chapters 45 to 47. "So Israel set out".
Continuing our series "Journeys of Faith", we look at Jacob and his journey of faith as told in Genesis chapters 32 and 33. "Jacob also went on his way".
Beginning our series "Journeys of Faith", we look at Abram and his journey of faith as told in Genesis chapters 11 through to 13. "So Abram went, as the Lord had told him".
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Looking at Revelation 21: 1 - 5, Mark looks at why we have hope - because He makes all things new!
Continuing our summer series sharing some of our stories and what the Bible means to us. Today Noah and Steph talk about what the story of Mary, sister of Martha and the book of James mean to them.
Continuing our summer series sharing some of our stories and what the Bible means to us. Today Simeon talks about what the story of Paul means to him.
Continuing our summer series sharing some of our stories and what the Bible means to us. Today Chris talks about what the story of Joseph in the book of Genesis means to him.
Continuing our summer series sharing some of our stories and what the Bible means to us. Today Beckie talks about what the story of Peter means to her.
Continuing our summer series sharing some of our stories and what the Bible means to us. Today Paul talks about what the story of David means to him.
The start of our summer series sharing some of our stories and what the Bible means to us.
Introduction to our new series looking at the journey of God's people out of Egypt to a place God has promised them. How do you hold on to a promise, how does that apply to us today, and what does the journey look like?
Hebrews 11 is full of stories of faith in action from Old Testament characters. What does this say to us for today?
Some final thoughts and reflections on prayer, as we come to the end of our Prayer³ series, particularly looking at Mark 5.
Some more thoughts and reflections on prayer, as we continue our Prayer³ series, particularly looking at 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18.
Some more thoughts and reflections on prayer, as we continue our Prayer³ series, particularly looking at James 5:13-20.
Some more thoughts and reflections on prayer, as we continue our Prayer³ series, and the ways that God answers our prayers.
Continuing our Prayer³ series looking at the prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21 and what it means for us.
Concluding our series exploring the Kingdom of God, looking at the parable of the workers in the vineyard. Matt 20 v1-16
Continuing our series exploring the Kingdom of God, looking at the parable of the prodigal son. Luke 15 v 11-32
Continuing our series exploring the Kingdom of God, looking at the parable of the wedding feast. Matthew 22 v 1-14
Continuing our series exploring the Kingdom of God, looking at the parable of the good Samaritan. Luke 11 v30-37
Continuing our series exploring the Kingdom of God looking at the parable of the wheat and the weeds.
Steph continues our series exploring the Kingdom of God looking at the parable of the sower.
The last in our 'Advent - Hope is Here' series focusing on the arrival of Jesus on earth.
The third in our 'Advent - Hope is Here' series focusing on the shepherds. Is there more to the Christmas story for 2020 and are we more ready to hear God when we are uncomfortable?
The second in our 'Advent - Hope is Here' series focusing on the wise men. What are you captivated by?
Graham concludes our series of "Looking After Things Well" particularly looking at our church. How can we look after City Church?
Aled continues our series of "Looking after things well", particularly focusing on your peace.
Robbyn continues our series of "Looking after things well", particularly focusing on your mental health.
Continuing our series of "Looking after things well", Beckie interviews Steph, discussing how can we look after the environment well and what does the Bible say about it.
Henry continues our series of "Looking after things well", particularly focusing on our city.
Steph continues our series of "Looking after things well", particularly focusing on our time.
Richard continues our series of "Looking after things well", particularly focusing on our influence.
Paul continues our series of "Looking after things well", particularly focusing on our health.
Jean continues our series of “Looking after things well” giving a practical, helpful and thought-provoking talk on “How to look after our spiritual lives well”.
Graham brings us the second part of his message about "Looking After Things Well" and leaves us with three challenges: 1. Push through to Jesus, 2. Honour other people's work and efforts, and 3. Seek first God's kingdom.
Graham introduces this term's teaching theme, "Looking After Things Well", and takes us deeper into the parable in Matthew 25. What God's really interested in isn't what we can do, but our faithfulness to him in how we use what he's given us.
Listen to this week's message from Simeon, with reference to Enoch, looking at our understanding of having a deeper connection and deeper relationship with God.
Listen to this week's message from Tim, with reflections on Ephesians 5:1-2 on 'Imitators of God'
Listen to this week's message from Chris, with a challenge about vulnerability - as well as kicking off with a very funny story.
Listen to this weeks message from Paul, based on the book of Philemon, looking at how we respond to those who've wronged us. Can we step up into a new level of love?
Listen to this weeks message from Graham as he shared some thoughts about Pentecost. Let's be encouraged to use our imaginations, and dream big in God!
Listen to this week's message from Paul, as he continues to share some thoughts from Romans 8, the second of a two-part series, looking at what it means to be 'Children of God'.
Listen to this week's message from Paul as he shares some thoughts from Romans 8, the first of a two-part series, looking at what it means to live by the Spirit.
Listen to this week's message from Simeon, with some reflections on God's goodness in Psalm 23:6. How amazing to know that God's goodness and mercy follow us, wherever we go!
Listen to this week's talk from Graham sharing some thoughts from the book of Zephaniah about how God, in his turn, sings over us.
Listen to this week's message from Jean as she relates the story of feeding the five thousand to how we live in lockdown.
Listen to this week's talk from Paul, reflecting on how each of us is uniquely placed to live out our own story during this time, that will be part of God's big kingdom story. Each of us has a specific part to play in this, that no one else can do.
Listen to this week's message from Simeon, taking us with Jesus to the Garden of Gethsemene, and bringing reflections that are so relevant to the time we're currently in.
Sim spoke to us yesterday, continuing our series on healing, on the topic "Building a culture of healing: healing and the demonic". He challenged us that we need to respond to what we hear (see Mark 4:24), in order to receive more from God, and then went on to unpack a number of thoughts and reflections from the stories in Mark 5 and Mark 9.
God is in the business of transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary, even when our faith is as small as a mustard seed.
This talk continues on the theme of healing, with reflections from John 5. Paul shares his thoughts.
Continuing our series on "Healing and Miracles" Graham explores "When is it ok to do good?" further looking at two similar healings on the Sabbath from the Gospel of Luke.
Simeon began a new series of teaching, on the topic of "Healing", challenging our thinking and theology, and encouraging us to use our God-given imaginations to see what God may have in store.
In part 2 Sheryl builds on 'How I read the Bible' and reminds us that we need to remember the big picture as we read and we do it to bring us closer to God.
God loves us because of who we are, as his children, not because of what we do for him - we're his children, not his servants! One challenge is to pursue what gives you joy......
Paul unravels the significance of the Old Testament in our understanding of the Big Picture of the Bible.
Henry opens up the book of Revelation for us, equipping us with background information and tools to be able to interpret this amazing book, showing that Revelation offers hope to Christians in a world that is often puzzling, difficult or downright depressing.
Sim explores how patterns in our behaviour are linked to unhealthy core beliefs and how to find release.
This week's talk is from Steph, listen to her share her reflections and insights on Acts 28.
Sonya Vickers continues in our series of talks focusing on Acts. She shares about the challenge of life's journey and how we can respond.
Sim gives us a powerful message on the Holy Spirit. Part of our month focusing on Acts.
BOOM describes the impact of the Holy Spirit in the young church but intimacy with God was the source of their courage.
Alastair shares a summary of the weekend of content focusing on the "Six Acts" of scripture.