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Matthew 13:31-35Speaker Abi OrdThe Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast contrast our earthly perceptions of what God’s kingdom looks like with its true nature. The gospel message we carry began with the birth of a baby in a stable, and by worldly standard appears utterly weak and foolish – yet Jesus declares that this tiny seed will one day fill the whole earth.
Psalm 126Speaker: Asa HumphreysWhen the returned exiles hear God’s word, Nehemiah insists they trade tears for feasting because “the joy of the LORD is your strength.” Paul, writing from prison, repeats “rejoice” until the chains almost rattle in rhythm. Jesus pictures heaven itself being overjoyed over one lost sheep or coin found. Celebration testifies that grace is real, forgiveness final, and the future bright—even while wounds still heal.
James 1:22-27Speaker: Natalie WorsfoldThe church scatters to be Christ’s ambassadors all week; the gathered church is the launch pad, not the landing strip. Paul sweeps every task - emails, nappies, spreadsheets - under the banner “whatever you do, do it in the name of the Lord Jesus.” James warns that hearing without doing calcifies faith into self-deception. The Great Commission’s Greek literally reads “as you are going, make disciples,” insisting that mission is laced into the fabric of Monday-to-Saturday life.
Ephesians 4:11-16Speaker: Chris hallBig Idea: Clergy and Church staff aim to be equippers, but the ministry belongs to the saints – us all! Church is better thought of as a jigsaw, whereby all the parts make up the whole. God gifts each individual with qualities to achieve their ultimate purposes in their local contexts.
Acts 2:42-47Speaker: Natalie WorsfoldChurch isn’t an event we watch but a covenant family we belong to. Jesus had crowds that followed him throughout his ministry because they came to see what he could do; to some of them, he was a spectacle and remained so. But Jesus showed them the power of God in him, not to entertain but to save; to invite them into the family of God.
Romans 16Speaker Asa HumphreysIn these final verses of this great letter, Paul highlights a number of people for their jobs – Priscilla and Aquila (vs3), Mary (vs6), Urbanus (vs9), Timothy (vs21) and more. They are commended for working hard and doing so “for the Lord”. Not all these people worked in ministry – Erastus was the city’s director of public works. Paul himself was a tentmaker. God has created us to work (Genesis 2:15) and your job is part of God’s plan to redeem this world, in the power of Christ.
Acts 8:26-40Speaker: Chris HallThe passage tells the story of Philip, a deacon and evangelist, encountering an Ethiopian eunuch and converting him to Christianity. How do we follow the Holy Spirit?
Romans 15:14-33Speaker - Dan BrightPaul brings his letter to a close with a reminder of his own priestly calling (vs16), speaking of Christ and ministering in the power of Christ, through signs and wonders (vs19). As we pray, share the Gospel and seek the kingdom of God, we too are taking on priestly duties. Paul made sure that Christ was glorified through words (the Gospel – vs18), works (ministry to the poor – vs26-27) and wonders (signs of the kingdom – vs19). Do we live in this fullness of calling, empowered by the Spirit?
Romans 15:1-13Speaker: George EapenJesus came to this world to bring hope. Paul includes the passages from Isaiah 11 to remind the church in Rome that our hope is in Christ. Through Jesus, we are able to endure (vs5), to be encouraged (vs5), to accept others (vs7), and to know joy and peace (vs13). Paul’s final prayer (vs 13) is for us to overflow with hope by the power of the Spirit, being a witness to the world of our hope in Christ.
Romans 14:1-23Paul is writing to two groups of Christians – those who are more Jewish / conservative, and those who are more Gentile / liberal. These two groups are disagreeing on what to eat and it has caused a division in the church. Paul’s response is to hold fast to the most important elements of the faith – the Gospel and the Lordship of Christ (vs9). He encourages us to ‘disagree well’ on secondary issues, such as matters of diet. We are not to pass judgement on one another or to look down on others, but to love (vs15). How does this wisdom apply to other areas of dispute in our lives / the church?
Romans 13:8-14Paul outlines, that the only debt we have (following on from vs 6-7) is to love your neighbour as yourself, and in doing so, he urges us to get ready for Christ’s return. As part of his instruction to ‘wake up’, we are to turn from darkness, sexual immorality, drunkenness and jealousy. Instead, we are to clothe ourselves with the Lord. In what ways do you need to wake up and get ready for Christ’s return? What will you do differently, starting today?
John 20:19-29Thomas believed that Jesus was alive when he saw him. How do we choose to believe when our eyes do not see?
Easter Sunday is the glorious celebration of Jesus’ victory over death. While our journey through Lent reminds us of our human frailty and need for repentance, Easter declares that hope and life have the final word. Speaker: Natalie Worsfold
A reflective service with space for silent reflection interwoven around worship and examination of Jesus’ actions from the day.
Exodus 16:22–17:7Grumbling in the Desert (Part 2): Learning to Trust God’s Continued Provision, Natalie WorsfoldAs the journey continues, the Israelites once again find themselves at a place of testing, needing water and questioning whether God is really with them. Despite repeated demonstrations of His care, they waver in faith and slip back into complaints. This cycle of doubt shows how prone we are to forget God’s faithfulness once immediate needs arise again.
Exodus 15:22–16:21 Grumbling in the Desert (Part 1): When Thirst and Hunger Take OverNot long after their miraculous deliverance through the Red Sea, the Israelites begin to complain about their dire need for water and food. They forget how God saved them, focusing instead on what they lack. The bitter waters at Marah and the gift of manna reveal God’s ongoing provision, yet the people’s immediate response is grumbling rather than gratitude. Their physical hunger and thirst overshadow the memory of God’s powerful intervention.
Exodus 14Crossing Over: Trusting God’s DeliveranceExodus 14 describes a breathtaking scene: God parts the Red Sea, allowing the Israelites to pass safely while swallowing up the pursuing Egyptian army. In this dramatic moment, the people come face to face with the reality of God’s might and faithfulness. Their journey is a leap from a place of desperation to deliverance, and it underscores the truth that God can make a way where there seems to be no way.
Exodus 12:1-7The Passover: salvation through the LambOn the night of the Passover, the Israelites witness God’s powerful judgment on Egypt, yet they experience his merciful protection through the blood of the lamb placed on their doorposts. This defining moment sets them on a journey out of slavery and into a covenant relationship with the Lord. It’s a story of God’s deliverance and his desire to set his people free.
Exodus 3:1–12 The God who callsIn this first Sunday of Lent, we explore the moment Moses encounters God in the burning bush—a pivotal event where God reveals both his holiness and his intention to free the Israelites from slavery. Moses, an unlikely and hesitant leader, receives a divine call that will shape the course of history. This passage reminds us that God often uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things for his purposes.
Romans 12:9-21Love in ActionAs Christ’s body, we are to show the love of God to each other and to the world. Paul spells out what love in action looks like – pursuing good, honouring others, faithfully praying, showing humility, living at peace with others and overcoming evil with good. What does this look like this week, for you?
Romans 12:3-8Being the Body of ChristPart of the transformation that takes place in us is a humbling (vs3) and a joining together with other believers, as the body of Christ. Paul encourages us to think of the church as a body, with many parts that work together for one purpose. And so, he encourages us to serve, prophesy, teach, encourage, give and lead, together as one in Christ.
Sunday 16th February 2025, Dan BrightRomans 12:1-2As Paul moves on from writing about Israel, he urges his readers to worship God by offering our whole lives as a sacrifice. This means that we need to be transformed by God and not be conformed to the world. In particular, our minds need transforming. To what extent are we conforming to the world rather than be transformed by God?
Sunday 9th February 2025, 9:30 Service, George EapanRomans 11:25-36Paul is fully expectant that “all Israel will be saved” (vs26), backed up by the words of Isaiah, reminding us of God’s covenant with his people. Knowing that “God’s gifts and call are irrevocable” (vs29), we are to expect God to pour out his mercy on the Jewish people (vs31) in the same way he showed mercy to us. Paul is not suggesting that the Jews will be saved apart from Christ. Jesus is the only way of salvation, and the expectation is that ‘Israel as a whole’ will come to salvation in time. We are to show mercy to the Jewish people and pray for their salvation.
Sunday 2nd February, 6:30PM, Abi OrdRomans 11:11-39God's Mercy seen through radical inclusion of all people
Sunday 26th January, 9:30 Service, David MorganRomans 11:1-10Does God reject those who reject him? Paul gives a resounding ‘no’! He refers to Elijah, who declared to God “I am the only one left” (vs3) and yet God reserved seven thousand faithful, who had not worshipped Baal. This is grace. Paul tells us that there is a remnant chosen by grace (vs5), from which God will bring salvation. But for those whose hearts are hardened, they will not see the truth of who God is and his saving grace (vs8-10).
Paul now turns his attention to the Jews in chapters 9-11, from which he came (vs3). The heritage of Israel is great – covenants, the law, the temple, God’s promises and the patriarchs (vs 4-5). And yet, Paul grieves that the Jewish people have not yet been saved, rejecting God’s gift of redemption and forgiveness in Christ. Paul remembers Isaac (vs6-9) and Jacob (vs10-13), pointing to the truth that God’s sovereign choice is his own. Sometimes we don’t fully understand God’s sovereign purposes, but we are called to trust him nevertheless and continue to pray.
Paul outlines God’s plan to reveal His glory to this world, through the Jews and the Gentiles (vs24), as prophesied in Hosea (vs25-26) and Isaiah (vs29). As Gentiles (non-Jews) we have found salvation through faith (vs30). The Jews have not found salvation yet as they pursed works, not faith (vs32). We are made righteous before God, by faith in Jesus. Paul longs for the Jews to be saved through Christ, who is the culmination of the law (vs4).
Sunday 19th January, 9:30 service, Dan KingRomans 10:5-21To have faith means to believe and declare Jesus as Lord. Paul tells the church in Rome that faith is a matter of the heart (vs9) and of our words (vs10). We believe and we profess Jesus as Lord. The only way non Christians (including the Jews) will hear the Gospel is if we tell them. Isaiah reminds us of “how beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news” (vs15). We are to declare Jesus as Lord and to share the good news. Not all will believe (vs21), but we are still compelled by love to share the Gospel.
Matthew 2:1-12Now that we’ve celebrated the birth of Christ, this week reflects on how we respond to the extraordinary gifts we've received through Jesus. Like the wise men who brought their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, we too are called to offer something in return—not material gifts, but our very lives. In light of the greatest gift of all—Jesus—we consider how we can respond with gratitude, using our unique gifts and talents to build up the body of Christ and serve His kingdom.
In our carol services, we reflect on Zechariah’s prophecy, which celebrates the coming of Jesus as the fulfilment of God’s promises. Zechariah’s words speak of a new dawn breaking—God’s mercy and salvation arriving to rescue His people from darkness and guide them in the way of peace. This message connects with the heart of Christmas: God stepping down to earth in the person of Jesus to bring light to a world in need. As we sing carols of joy and hope, we are reminded that Christmas is the dawn of a new beginning, a fresh start, made possible by God’s tender mercy. The challenge for us is to embrace this light and live as people of hope, guided by the peace Jesus brings.
The rescue God provided through Jesus was not a political revolution or a military conquest but a spiritual deliverance. This week focuses on how Jesus rescues us from the darkness of sin and brokenness, offering a peace and salvation that defy expectations. His rescue mission, beginning in a humble manger, changes everything.
In this final section, we turn to Paul’s powerful description of Christ's self-emptying love. Jesus, though equal with God, did not cling to His divine rights but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant and becoming obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross. This talk explores how Jesus’ kingship is marked by His ultimate sacrifice, the giving of His life for His people. Unlike worldly kings who send others to die for their cause, Jesus willingly gave Himself to save us. What does this sacrificial love mean for how we live our lives in response?
Sunday 24th November, 9:30 service, Natalie Worsfold.Romans 8:37-39.Even as we face opposition in our lives, we live as men and women who are victorious, because of Christ’s victory over death and sin. We are also victorious because of the endless promise of God’s love for us.As this passage reminds us, nothing can separate us from the love of God, in Christ.
Sunday 17th November, 9:30 service, Asa Humphreys.Romans 8:33-36.Not only is God with us and for us, but Paul reminds us that Christ is now seated at the right hand of the Father, praying for us.It is the love of Christ, demonstrated through his sacrifice and his ongoing prays for all his followers, that keeps us going when we face opposition and challenge in our lives (vs35).
Sunday 10th November 2024, 9:30 service, Chris Hall.Romans 8:31-32Having explained that God works through our weakness and through the challenges we face in our lives, the apostle Paul asks “who can be against us?”The great message of the Gospel is that God has chosen to come to be with us, in Christ. In giving his one and only Son, we can be confident that our loving Father in heaven will provide for us in a multitude of ways (vs32).
Sunday 3rd November 2024, 6:30 service, Chris Hall.Romans 8:28-30.Whatever we may go through in life, God promises to work all things together for good, for those who love him. As a result we can have confidence that we will work his resurrection power to turn around situations which seem humanly impossible.Through God’s goodness at work in our lives, we become more like Christ (vs 29) as we live according to his call on our lives.
Sunday 27th October, 9:30 service, Natalie Worsfold.Romans 8:26-28.As we live our lives waiting for Christ’s return, we find ourselves in times of suffering and weakness. It is in these moments that we can find it hard to pray / to know how to pray.These words in Romans remind us that the Spirit of God is with us, helping us pray to God, even through wordless groans.
Sunday 13th October 2024, 6:30 service, Natalie Worsfold.Romans 8:18-25.Paul is clear that our current lives will involve suffering, as they did for the Apostle himself, and for creation.The glorious truth of Christ’s redemption is that we await a future glory, when we will be united with Christ, resurrected with Christ and witness a renewed heaven and earth.It is this eternal persepctive that Paul is encouraging in this passage.
Sunday 6th October, 6:30 service, Abi Ord.Romans 8:12-17.As a result of our new identity in Christ, we are now adopted as sons and daughters of the living God, able to call him ‘Abba, Father’. The work of the Spirit affirms our new identity as God’s children and followers of Christ, leading to suffering and then glory.Knowing our identity as sons and daughters of the living God is the most important part of our life as Christians.
Sunday 29th September, 9:30 service, Chris Hall.Romans 8:6-11 (and 5 AND 12!).Paul outlines the difference between a mind that is focused on “natural desires”, being ungodly ones AND a mind that is controlled by the Spirit.He reaffirms that as followers of Christ, we are not controlled by a sinful nature, but by the Spirit of God living in us (vs 9). We are raised with Christ to new life.Are we living according to our new identity in Christ?
Sunday 22nd September 2024, 9:30 service, Asa Humphries.Romans 8:1-5.The Apostle Paul has written part of his letter (chapters 6&7) outlining the tension in the Christian life between death to sin and new life in Christ. He now moves onto the wonderful truth of new life in the Spirit. As a result of Christ’s sacrifice (vs3), we are made righteous and now live according to the Spirit.As temples of the Holy Spirit, we are to live according to the Spirit, setting our minds on what the Spirit desires (vs5). What does this look like in your life?
Sunday 15th September, 6:30 service, Tom Pollard.Revelation 2:1-7.What does God want His church to look like? John Stott writes in his commentary on Revelation; “although their message is related to the specific situations of those churches, it expresses concerns which apply to all churches. By praise and censure, by warning and exhortation, Christ reveals what he wants his church to be like in all places and at all times.”Notice the reading structure: The Address (2:1a), The Description (2:1b), The Commendation (2:2-3, 6), The Complaint (2:4), The Command (2:5a), The Warning (2:5b), The Appeal (2:7a) & The Promise (2:7b).Christ commends His church for their activity in ministry and observes the suffering that they face, yet what Christ seeks above all is their love; love being the mark of a true and living church. Jesus seeks our love.How might we repent of our activity being given greater priority then our first love, Jesus? Christs appeal, his invitation is to pay attention to what the Spirit is saying to the churches. How might we listen to the Spirit at this time in our church life?Other passages that relate to the life of the church in Ephesus: Acts 18:19-21, 24-26, Acts 19, leadership transition 1 Tim 1:3.
Sunday 15th September, 9:30 service, George Eapen.Revelation 2:1-7.What does God want His church to look like? John Stott writes in his commentary on Revelation; “although their message is related to the specific situations of those churches, it expresses concerns which apply to all churches. By praise and censure, by warning and exhortation, Christ reveals what he wants his church to be like in all places and at all times.”Notice the reading structure: The Address (2:1a), The Description (2:1b), The Commendation (2:2-3, 6), The Complaint (2:4), The Command (2:5a), The Warning (2:5b), The Appeal (2:7a) & The Promise (2:7b).Christ commends His church for their activity in ministry and observes the suffering that they face, yet what Christ seeks above all is their love; love being the mark of a true and living church. Jesus seeks our love.How might we repent of our activity being given greater priority then our first love, Jesus? Christs appeal, his invitation is to pay attention to what the Spirit is saying to the churches. How might we listen to the Spirit at this time in our church life?Other passages that relate to the life of the church in Ephesus: Acts 18:19-21, 24-26, Acts 19, leadership transition 1 Tim 1:3.
Sunday 8th September, 9:30 service, Natalie Worsfold.Revelation 1:9-20.NB. Apologies for the poor sound quality at the beginning - if you'd like to avoid a touch of feedback, please fast forward to 01minute 47seconds to where Natalie swaps microphones!In God’s grand plan for the world there is a victory that comes and we long even now, to be part of that victory. We want to stand firmly as we await God’s ultimate triumph. We need like John to have a vision of Jesus.Jesus: The Voice that shapes us to serve God and to be part of his work in the world. Jesus speaks to John about all that will happen grounding John in the knowledge of who HE is and reminding him that unless HE is our vision we're at risk of growing weary, disheartened and disillusioned.John’s vision isn’t of a gentle baby Jesus sung of in Christmas hymns, rather out of Christ’s mouth comes a sharp double-edged sword and his face shines like the sun. This Jesus walks around among the lampstands that represent the churches and the stars depicting messengers to the church (‘angels’ oft associated with church leaders). Jesus is the focus of this vision walking amid (v13) churches and their leaders.At the sight of Jesus John falls down as if dead. This is a posture we are called to share with John; on our faces before Jesus, as we seek his wisdom for who we should become as Jesus followers. In his good time, Jesus will reveal to us our next church leader.
Sunday 1st September 2024, 6:30 service, Chris Hall.John 21:15-22.Having denied Jesus three times (in the courtyard, before the crucifixion), Peter walks with Jesus as he is asked three searching questions, “do you love me?”. Jesus helps Peter understand that love for Christ means service – to feed and take care of others.In following Jesus (vs 19 and 22), we are to serve those around us by making disciples and taking care of one another.
Sunday 25th August 2024, 6:30 service, Andy Barwick.Luke 19:1-10.Zacchaeus was so keen to see Jesus, he climbed a tree! Jesus must have known that Zacchaeus was keen to see him, as he called him down from the tree, out of a crowd of people.Zacchaeus welcomed Jesus to his home, but before that he gave half his possessions to the poor. This was a sign of Zacchaeus’ heart.How hungry are we to meet with Jesus? How prepared are we to surrender what we have, for Christ?
Sunday 18th August 2024, 6:30 service, Chris Hall.Luke 10:38-41.As Jesus enters Mary and Martha’s house, he witnesses Mary sitting at his feet, whilst Martha is rushing around “distracted” by preparations. Are we more Mary or Martha? Jesus tells Martha “only one thing is needed”. Jesus calls us to be still, to sit at his feet, to listen to him and to praise him.
Sunday 11th August 2024, 6:30 service, Chris Greaves.A man is looking to be healed through the waters at the pool in Bethesda. Jesus shows him that he is looking in the wrong place – healing comes through Jesus. Jesus asks him “do you want to get well?”.What might Jesus want to ask you as you look at your life?
Sunday 4th August 2024, 6:30 service, Chris Hall.Jesus sees everything. He surprises the Samaritan woman in several ways: by speaking with her, offering her a drink, knowing her past and revealing his identity (I am – God).What would Jesus say to us in terms of our lives? In which areas of our lives do we need living water to refresh and renew us?
Sunday 28th July 2024, 6:30 service, Tom Pollard.Nicodemus, the Pharisee, approaches Jesus at night, out of fear that he will be seen. He knows Jesus is from God but asks Jesus what it means to be born again.Jesus explains that new life in Christ comes from a work of the Spirit in us. To be a Christian means that we live a new life in Christ – to what extent do we live in this new identity?
Sunday 21st July 2024, 9:30 service, Natalie Worsfold.The first miracle of Jesus was at a wedding in Cana. Jesus’ mother approaches him with a very practical concern, that the wedding party had run out of wine. Jesus instructs the servants to fill six stone jars with water and he turns it into the best wine.Jesus reveals his glory, leading his disciples to believe in him.How much faith do we have to believe nothing is impossible for God?
Sunday 14th July, 6:30 service, Dan Bright.As a young boy, Jesus was taken to the temple in Jerusalem, at Passover. It was on their way back that they realised Jesus wasn’t with them, but still at the temple. He was found listening to the teachers and asking questions. People were “amazed” at his understanding and questions. Jesus tells his parents he had to be in his Father’s house, pointing to his identity and ministry. Jesus was one with God, and prioritised his relationship with his heavenly father. Each of us is invited into this story - to be lost and then to be found by a loving God who isn't hiding, but just needs to be sought after.
Sunday 7th July, 10:30 service (One Family Sunday), Running the RaceHear from David Walker on his last Sunday as vicar of Greyfriars & New Hope Church, as he preaches from Hebrews 12:1-3, reminding us to keep running the race.We gathered as one family of 4 congregations at one service on Sunday 7th July, to celebrate the Walkers as they step out in faith to pastures new.
Sunday 30th June, 9:30 service, David Walker.This passage takes a couple of reads to get your head round it! How often do we find ourselves doing things we don’t want to do? We want to do good, but more often than not we look back on our actions and realise that we didn’t do the good we wanted.Paul here addresses the tension of what we often feel: that we might delight in God and love Him in our inner beings, but we are often drawn to sin in our own natures. But he gives us the reminder of verse 25 saying that Jesus has delivered us from sin once and for all in His mercy. This passage is a comfort to us trying to live Kingdom lives, as it serves as a reminder that all struggle with sin, but all have been delivered from it by Jesus.
Sunday 23rd June, 9:30 service, Chris Hall.The law was given so that the people of God might know who He was and to live lives that reflect His goodness and holiness. The law provides a definition of sin for us. The law was in and of itself “holy, righteous and good”, but sin twists it into something it is not. Sin ultimately changes what is good until it leads to death. It can even deceive us into believing that what is good is actually death. Paul here argues against this, saying that the effects of sin lead us to calling sin what it is, and knowing its ultimate effect.
Sunday 16th June, 9:30 service, Natalie Worsfold.Paul changes his imagery here, using the death of a husband to illustrate the effect of the law. The law had the people of God bound while they were still alive. In the same way a married woman is released from the bond if her husband died, as we died to the law in Christ were released from the law so that we might bear fruit.It’s important with this section to also read what comes next. Paul isn’t arguing that the law is sinful in this passage, but is saying that we are no longer bound to it. Instead we are bound to God, and to one another in “the new way of the Spirit”.
Sunday 9th June, 9:30 service, George Eapen.Earlier in the chapter, Paul sets the theological framework: that because Jesus died and rose again so we are dead to sin and alive to His life. In this part of the chapter, Paul begins to unpack what that life looks like when it’s lived out.We might be tempted to think that because we live under grace, that we have free license to sin and live however we want to. Paul compares this idea to slavery. That in living in sin, we become obedient to it. Instead, we are to be slaves to righteousness, fully obedient to what righteousness asks of us. We don’t have to work to become righteous, but we live from a place of knowing our righteousness is won for us.
We are dead to sin. It no longer has a claim or any power over us. Jesus is alive and so are we. Paul uses baptism to illustrate his point in this passage: as we go under the water we are buried with Him, and we are born to the new life He won for us in His resurrection.The penalty for sin is death, and as death is defeated so sin has lost its power. We are resurrection people who live in the life that Jesus now lives. There is no going back, Jesus cannot die again and His life is fully to God. We are called to live in that same life.
We are made righteous through Jesus. Although we were made sinners through the actions of Adam, we have been justified through Jesus and His obedience to God. There is no depth of sin that grace won’t meet us in as a result. This grace and righteousness ultimately leads us into eternal life.Righteousness and justification are words that carry a lot of weight and meaning that people might not understand. What are righteousness and justification, and what is the link between them and grace?
Paul starts this section with a reminder of where we’ve been: that we are all under sin and death which came to us through Adam. Since the fall death has come to all people even before the law was given. But, as many died through Adam, how much more are we saved through Jesus?We are given the free gift of grace and righteousness which reigns in our lives because of Jesus’s obedience to the cross. He is the new Adam and through the events of His death we see Him undo the curse that was placed on us in Genesis. How might we still think we are under death, when we have actually been won to life? What does it mean for us to receive this free gift?
Would you die for anyone? What is it about someone that means you would die for them?In Jesus’s death we see the clearest demonstration of love. Although we hadn’t done anything to deserve it, in fact we were enemies of God, Jesus still chose to go to the cross. God’s love for us is so powerful that He could not leave us as enemies but chose to reconcile us to Himself through His blood.This reconciliation is seen not only in His death on the cross, but in His resurrection. In His death we have died to sin, in His life we have life in all its fullness.
Paul links Abraham’s faith with hope (an important concept for him) and brings out the truth —Abraham and Sarah were in a hopeless situation when they received the promise of God. Abraham’s faith was profound and its being reckoned to him for righteousness has meaning for all subsequent believers. It is clear that Paul has concluded his basic account of justification and that he is now moving on to the consequences (notice his “Therefore” at the beginning). Justification has results. The justified person has peace and joy, and Paul exults in this. In the process he further emphasizes the importance of the death of the righteous Christ for sinful people. The love of God is behind all this. Paul does not think of God as remote and indifferent but as full of love, and it is from his love that our salvation proceeds.
It is central to Paul’s position that the way of salvation he has just been outlining, the way of salvation by God’s grace, is no new thing. Now he proceeds to show that this was true of Abraham, the great father of the Isreal. God had acted in grace towards Abraham, and Abraham had been justified by faith - that is Paul’s argument. Whereas if Abraham had been accepted on the grounds of his works, Paul’s point that God had always acted in grace would not stand. Abraham is critically important for the listeners to understand that we are justified by faith, and it is important for us that we understand that all that came before Jesus was still part of God’s plan.
Paul asserts that salvation is exclusively attained through the death of Christ, which can be perceived from multiple perspectives. He emphasises that salvation is obtained solely through faith, reiterating the importance of this concept. He highlights that there is no justification for human arrogance or boasting and that a right understanding of faith is necessary if we are to uphold the law.
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free - but what does this look like, and how do we live in the power of Jesus' resurrection day by day?
Paul presents to us in Philippians 2 the servant of all, Jesus, who willingly gave up his life for us on the cross, and challenges us to love others the way Christ has loved us.
All the talk of sin might seem heavy, but it all leads to Paul’s point: we have righteousness through faith in Jesus. This righteousness and forgiveness is available to all who believe in it. As all have sinned and fallen short, all are justified by grace. As our righteousness is through faith alone and not by our own efforts, we cannot claim that we are more righteous or godly than anyone else. God justifies all people through faith alone. This justification is a free gift of grace to all who have faith in Jesus, one which we are to praise and thank God for each day.
God is not like us. He is faithful, true, righteous and good. Some people in Rome were saying that our human sin and unrighteousness was ultimately a good thing as it would serve to highlight God’s goodness and righteousness more. This is not the right way to think!We can’t earn our righteousness as we have all fallen short, but that’s what makes the Gospel of Jesus such good news for us. Where might we have been misunderstanding or even not realising the weight of our sin in comparison to God’s righteousness?
Circumcision acts as a physical marker for the Jewish people of their covenantal identity: that they are called to be separate from those around them in obedience to God and His law. Paul here is making the case that outward, physical circumcision has no value if it is not partnered with inward obedience, or circumcision of the heart.God calls us to inward obedience that sets us apart from those around us, more so than any physical act we might do. We are to set our hearts apart in full obedience to Him alone.
Paul uses the law as a means of exposing the hypocrisy of the Jewish people, which culminates in the final verse of the passage: “Circumcision has value if you observe the law, but if you break the law, you have become as though you had not been circumcised.” Ultimately, their outward appearance of obidence does not match up with what is truly going on in their lives.How does hypocrisy play out in our lives? How does a passage like this challenge our day to day lives? Have we foregone promises we have made with God or with others that undermine our Christian convictions?
God judges impartially. God is concerned with the state of your heart, not the family you were born into. It is your love of God that makes you part of the family of God. Paul speaks to the Jewish people of Rome and reinforces that they are not saved simply because of their national identity but rather their personal identity. Paul is undermining their theology by equalising those who listen but do not obey the law with the gentile people. This unpicking of the 1st-century Jewish thinking helps establish Paul’s argument for salvation by faith in Christ.
Sin plays a large role over the first three chapters. To understand the concept of grace, we must first get to grips with sin. Here, the big picture story is told of God’s wrath in response to our deliberate “turning away from God”. God’s wrath culminates in the “giv[ing] them over to sinful desires of their hearts”. Although God is both slow and reluctant to execute his wrath, we see it here in the early part of Romans in order to best understand the arguments made later epistle for the greatness of his grace; “it serves as the background to his ‘proper work’ of mercy”.1From verses 18 to 31, the story depicts a commonly accepted view of the world to the Jewish audience, often as propaganda against the pagan world. However, Paul condemns those who wish to cast judgement on the pagan world, stating they are also worthy of judgement. God does not show partiality in grace, nor in wrath. We are all under God, and to cast judgement on others is futile, for we are all deserving of condemnation.
The chapter starts in a familiar fashion with an introduction of the author, Paul. But in it, there is so much depth. The short introduction is an introduction to the gospel, a succinct explanation of the Christian reality (v1-7). Paul then lays out his intentions to see them face to face and his desire to “impart some spiritual gift to make you strong” (v11). The passage ends with the triumphant proclaiming of Paul’s honour and privilege to be a carrier of the gospel (v16).
As this “hall of faith” draws to a close, the writer to Hebrews reminds us that we are surrounded by this great cloud of witnesses. We are to flee from sin, run with perseverance and fix our eyes on Jesus, the one who endured the greatest sacrifice of all.The call for us all is to keep going – not to lose heart or grow weary. But fix our eyes on Jesus and see His example of sacrifice and glory. Keep running the race!
Just in case we thought God’s story through these people of faith was glorious, the writer of Hebrews tells us that their stories involve great trials and battles. They stood against powerful kingdoms and injustice (vs33), enemies in the form of lions (vs33), flames and swords (vs34), torture, destitution, stoning and death. But God……..had something far greater to come (vs40), which we now know as Christ’s salvation and resurrection.
As we continue the “hall of faith”, the writer of Hebrews reminds us that being part of God’s story involves us being tested (vs17), remaining faithful to God to the very end of our lives (vs21), standing firm for God (vs23) and choosing faithfulness over our own desires (vs25).Christ is introduced in verse 26 as an example of how we are to live lives of sacrifice (vs26) and perseverance (vs27). Through this list of the “hall of faith”, we read of many characters who were far from perfect, including Moses who murdered and Rahab who was a prostitute. God works through all people of faith, regardless of our imperfect pasts!
Introduce the “hall of faith” as this chapter is known. The writer of Hebrews begins with his definition of faith (verse 1), with an example of faith (verse 3). He then leads on to give the examples of faith through Genesis, with Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham and Sarah.In amongst these inspiring examples are some helpful reminders for us: ‘without faith it is impossible to please God’ (vs6); ‘holy fear’ of God is key to a faithful life (vs7); faith and obedience go hand in hand (vs8). None of the people listed received the things promised (vs13). This is living by faith.
David takes us back to the heart of Christmas and the One it's all about - His name is Jesus!
The final dispute between God and his people focuses on whether there’s even any point in following God at all. They are concerned that it’s futile to serve God, and their worship comes with no benefits since the evil prosper anyway. God responds by telling them about a remnant who love to gather and talk together about God, and he listens and hears them. Those who are faithful, who seekrighteousness despite the challenges in the world around them, who worship wholeheartedly – they have the full attention of the faithful and loving God, and he will spare them when he brings the promised justice and judgement. The book ends with a reminder to remember the law of Moses and to expect the previously mentioned prophet Elijah before the Day of The Lord arrives.How can we live today that gets God’s attention? Are we part of communities that gather to honour the Lord in our midst? As we look ahead to advent, are we prepared for the Day of the Lord?
God calls the Israelites to return to him by once again bringing the rights tithes and offerings. The Israelites had neglected their duty to honour God with their money and their possessions, keeping as much as possible for themselves. God wants to bless his people with great abundance, and even challenges them to test him in this, but he won’t do that until they honour him by bringing what is required by the Levitical law.What do we hold back from God? How tightly do we hold on to our money and our possessions when God is simply asking us to be generous with what he has given us? Where might God want to bless us as individuals and a church community?
David speaks on baptism while we celebrate individuals getting baptised at our 9:30 service.
The Israelites complain to God that the world seems like an unfair and unjust place to live. The evil seem to get away from it and God doesn’t seem to intervene; corruption and wickedness are abounding and God seems to do nothing. God responds by promising to send a messenger who will prepare the way for God himself to come and bring justice, purifying with fire to remove the idolatry, sinfulness and immorality that is rife among them. The people don’t seem to trust that God will come to bring justice and freedom for the oppressed and saw him as passive and unconcerned. However, God was faithful to his promises as Jesus fulfils this (Luke 4:16-19) and then promises to make all things new again in the age to come.How can we get frustrated with or blame God for the suffering and injustice we see in this world? Do we trust that God really does care about the state of this world, and will do something about it? What is our part in brining justice and freedom to the oppressed?
The Israelites have been unfaithful to God (first 2 weeks), and this impacts their relationships with one another. Just as they’ve been unfaithful to God, they’ve become unfaithful to one another (v.10). The men have been unfaithful to their wives, marrying women from other nations and letting their idols infiltrate their households, their worship and their hearts. In doing so, they have broken two covenants; their marriage covenant and their covenant with God. They proceed to mourn the fact that they don’t have God’s blessing, not able to see the connection between their faithfulness to one another and God’s blessing and favour.How are we shaped by the world around us, and how can we be on guard against it? Do we see the connection between our relationship with God and how we treat others or do we box them up as separate? How is the covenant of marriage viewed in our culture and in the church? How do we grow in faithfulness, the fruit of the spirit?
The second dispute between God and his people focuses on worship at the temple. The people are bringing offerings that are blemished or defiled in the temple, going against the Levitical Law and demonstrating that they don’t truly honour God. Their half-hearted, duty-bound devotion even prompts God to wish the Temple doors would be shut so they’d stop bringing these offerings. To make things worse the priests are complicit in this, participating in the shameful worship instead of pointing the people towards true, obedient worship. The very people chosen to uphold the high standards or worship are the ones defiling it.How can we, as Christians, be guilty of similar? When do we bring our half-hearted offerings to God and think that’s enough? How can we ‘offer [y]our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship (Romans 12:1)?
The Israelites begin by doubting God’s love for them, setting the scene for the whole book. God’s response is to remind them that he chose the family of Jacob their ancestor, not Esau, to show his love and faithfulness. By questioning God’s love for them in the present, they are questioning his faithfulness to his covenant and promises, and therefore his very character. Throughout the generations, God has always been faithful to his people but they have often failed to recognise that. How or when do we doubt the love God has for us? How can we say we believe God’s love but act in such a way that shows we don’t truly believe? The New Testament points us towards the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as the New Covenant that provides a solid foundation for the love God has for us.
Jesus calls us to deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Him. In a world that is all aboutconsuming and individualism, how is God calling us as individuals and as a church to live thislife of denial and obedience? It impacts who we are, how we serve and what we give.
Many people give to church as a last resort, having paid off all their other bills and commitments. God is asking us to give first and to give faithfully – or, full of faith. The widow models this by giving out of her poverty, not her wealth. Jesus doesn’t commend her for giving large sums, but instead for the trust in her heart as she looks to God to provide.However much we can afford, Jesus sees what we give and He calls us to all get involved giving.
Jesus appears to the disciples on the beach of Lake Galilee and repeats the miracle catch of fish (see last week), to remind them of who He is. He then reinstates Peter, calling him to serve and to follow Jesus in all His ways. Jesus is clear that this call on Peter’s life will involve sacrifice, which for Peter involves the ultimate cost. As we hear the Lord’s declaration of love over us and see His sacrifice for us, are we willing to follow Him and serve?
Jesus calls the disciples to “put out into deep water” (vs 4). Despite the fact they had already done this, Simon obeys Jesus and as a result their nets are filled with fish. At this, Simon Peter falls on his knees and repents. Jesus calls them to follow Him and fish for people. How might God be calling us to go into deeper water? To enter a greater place of trust as we follow Him. What might be that call be that requires us to be obedient and to follow Jesus?
Elijah is called by God to stand on mount Horeb, as the Lord passed by. A powerful wind, an earthquake and a fire pass by but God was not in any of them. Instead, God spoke in a gentle whisper. It involved Elijah listening and being still before God. As we seek God for our future and His call upon our lives, we need to take time to stop, to listen and to seek God for His gently whisper.
God calls Abram and leads him away from his country, his people and his family (vs 1). Following God’s call on our lives often involves sacrifice and a move away from our places of comfort. As Abram receives the promise of God that through him God’s blessing will be passed on through the generations, Abram’s is obedient to God (vs 4) and reverent before God (vs 7&8). How might God be calling us to sacrifice our comfort to be obedient to Him?
David gives thanks for God’s goodness (verse 2), for God’s provision (verse 5), for God’s guidance (verse 7) and God’s strength given to him (verse 8). This psalm also has the hope of eternity in it (like last week). David gives thanks that God will not abandon him to the grave but fill him with joy and eternal pleasures (verse 11).
The psalmist contrasts life with God and life without God. Many trust in wealth, their own ability or status, but it leads to nothing. The wisdom of this psalm points to trusting in God, who paid your ransom and who saves (verse 15). There is even a hint of eternal life here in the psalm (verses 9 and 15). This psalm is an example of God’s wisdom passed down through His Word, showing us two ways to live and the benefits of trusting in God.
In times of trouble, David cried out to God for help. As he prays to God, our king, he acknowledges that God protects us (verse 1), helps us (verse 2), remembers (verse 3), provides (verse 4) and answers our prayers (verse 5). The key is to trust in God as we read in verse 7.
There are times in life when we all feel faint, in agony, worried or weak with sorrow. This Psalm is an honest outpouring from the heart about the struggles in life. David cries out to God for mercy and is brutally honest with God as he prays “how long, Lord, how long?” (verse 3). The Psalm ends with David acknowledging that God has heard his prayer and granted him mercy.
The psalmist begins with praise in verse 1, and then goes on to remember why it is right to praise God. God’s people have a history of sinning (verse 6), acting wickedly (verse 6) and forgetting God’s kindness (verse 7). And yet God led them out of Egypt and miraculously provided for them parting the Red Sea. Remembering God’s goodness and kindness to us is part of what we are called to do.
David had plenty of reasons to be afraid, as he was surrounded by enemies and wickedness, but he said in verse 3 “I will be confident”. In the face of opposition and difficulty, David focuses on praising God, which gives him confidence. In verse 13 he writes “I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living”, which comes from seeking His face and waiting on the Lord.
The series opens with one of the psalms of praise, in which David describes the awesome power, majesty and authority of God. This psalm focuses on God’s voice and in our lives we hear His voice through Scripture. God also shares his authority, power and strength with us as we read in verse 11, “The Lord gives strength to his people” and “blesses his people with peace”.
The Bible has so much to say about our relationships as the people of God. Hebrews 10 starts with God, not us. It starts with the good news of Jesus Christ and that seems a fitting conclusion to the series. Our lives are lived in response to that which God has first done for us through Christ. We gather to encourage one another, to remind one another about the full story of the gospel we have been invited into and as a consequence to equip one another for our everyday lives. We need each other! Our times together as church help us to hold onto hope, spur one another on and to encourage us to keep meeting together.
Peter, the one who denied Jesus, who was reinstated and who is the rock on which the church is built, writes this letter to remind us of who we are in Christ. Whoever we are – however insignificant we feel – we make all the difference in the world because we are on our frontlines, first as a son or daughter of the King; a child of God. Our value, our worth, our significance, and our life on the frontline flows from this identity. Chosen priests, holy, God’s special possession, declaring the praises of God. The people of God. We minister on our frontlines out of a sense of confidence of who we are in Christ.
Paul’s letter to the Colossians describes the kind of community God was calling them to be. But he makes clear that this was not inward-focused. Their daily lives were to be marked by love, kindness, and compassion in their places of work or activity, and in their relationships. The social conditions assumed in the passage aren’t the same social conditions that most of us face today. However, the principles that flow from it are as applicable now as much as then. Commitment to Jesus as Lord is to be worked out in daily life, in relationship with others, and bound up in our service of Jesus himself.
David Walker speaks from Mark 1: 1-11 about God's great plan to redeem us: through repentance and baptism, we are a new creation, God's children. We join in with God's redeeming plan and experience his faithfulness and his love for us.
God can turn up anywhere! Encounters with God are transformative, and they happen in the course of life with all its ups and downs. They happen in the places we find ourselves in regularly. They happen, too, in the places that we find ourselves unexpectedly. This particular encounter with God happens when Jacob is in serious conflict with his brother. Esau wants to kill him (Genesis 27:41). Jacob, his grasping younger-by-minutes twin brother, has tricked him out of his birthright. He has taken Esau’s future security from him and left him with nothing (Genesis 27:39–40). As Jacob runs away, he meets God in the last place he expected.
Having offered an invite to “come to” Jesus, he now sends his followers out saying “go” and make disciples. Most importantly this command is given in the middle of two statements of reassurance – firstly in verse 18, we are reminded that all authority in heaven and on earth have been given to us. Secondly in verse 20 we are reassured of the presence of Jesus with us, to the very end of the age. As we consider our ‘frontlines’ of mission during the week (school, community, clubs, work etc) we are sent out with authority and with the presence of Jesus.
Ezekiel’s vision is finally fulfilled as the river of life forms part of the city of God, the new creation, in which God dwells with redeemed humanity in a place where “there will no longer be any curse”. In John’s vision, there is no place for a temple or altar, so the river runs from the throne of God down the main street in the city, lined by the ‘tree of life’ on both sides. Ultimately the river of life anticipates the new creation in which God will have lifted the curse from the earth (Genesis) forever and dwells with his redeemed people forever.
At the climax of the Feast of Tabernacles, when water was symbolically poured out, Jesus boldly declares himself to be the source of living water to all who believe in him. The water pouring ceremony, in Jesus’ day, was interpreted by the Jews as a symbolic anticipation of the messianic outpouring of the Spirit, pointing backwards to Ezekiel 47 (last week’s sermon). Jesus’ promise was fulfilled on the day of Pentecost as the Holy Spirit came and three thousand were saved.
Sharing from Ezekiel 47:1-12, Jane helps to remind us to repent, purify ourselves and ask God to pour living water on those areas of our lives that are dry and arid.
From 1 Corinthians 15:51-58, David shares of the hope of when Christ returns, both the dead in Christ and those who still live will be transformed in an instant into these new and glorified heavenly bodies that will never die. Death will be swallowed up in victory, never to cause pain again.
Sharing from 1 Corinthians 15:35-50, David helps us understand what Paul explains about our bodies being the seed that will die to make way for a far better body, built to exist in eternity. The natural-born physical bodies of believers are perishable and temporary, but will be raised imperishable and eternal.
Sharing from 1 Corinthians 15:12-34, Natalie takes us through Paul's letter to the Corinthian church correcting their understanding of life after death, declaring once more that Jesus has been raised from the grave.
David shares from 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 on how at the heart of the Gospel is the truth that Jesus died and rose from the dead, appearing to hundreds of people.
Preaching from John 12:12-18, Natalie shares of the Cross-Shaped Jesus we are invited to follow.
John concludes our sermon series, on his last Sunday at Greyfriars & New Hope, sharing of the hope of God's kingdom coming to Earth from Revelation 21:1-5.
David Walker speaks from Hebrews 10: 19-25 on the importance of gathering together in community to draw near to God. Together, we spur each other on to fix our eyes on Jesus and we encourage one another.
Speaking from John 14:15-27, David shares of God's generous gift to us - the Holy Spirit, who lives and works through us.
Speaking from Ephesians 1, Tom shares on how the blessings we have received from God are not measured or scarce, but abundant.
Speaking from Romans 8:31-39, John shares of the promise of security that Jesus provides us.
Sharing from Ephesians 2:1-10, Natalie shows us that this passage, which starts by speaking about death and sin, pivots in verse four around the simple word ‘but.’ From there onwards it shows us the generosity of God's saving grace, and reminds us that it is Jesus alone who has the authority to free us from all that binds up our lives.Out of God’s great love and generosity for us, He sent Jesus to unlock our salvation. This is in order that, by His grace, we might be free to be God’s handiwork on the earth, ready and able to do the good works that He has prepared us for.What is he freeing you for?
Speaking from Luke 12:22-34, David shares in how we needn't worry and instead, trust in God.
As readers in 21st-century England, we can often be confused and conflicted about what to do with the Law that we find in the pages of scripture. From Psalm 19, David shares how we can rejoice and receive the Law as a gift from God.
John speaks from Genesis 12:1-3 and 15: 1-21 on how we are called by God. This calling is not earned but given as a gift of grace for the sake of blessing the world.
David shares from Genesis 1:26-31 of God's generosity in his creation. The theme of abundant provision begins at the beginning of the biblical story.
After Christmas, it's still important to remember the reason why Jesus came to earth. In the words from 1 Timothy, we're called to remember who we are and the fact that Jesus was sent to save us.
Heather takes us through the nativity with a little help from some friends. Be sure to remember that mission code-word!
John shares from Thess 5:12-28 on how we can live in peace with each other and live with the grace of Jesus, rather than depending on our relationships and self-reliance.
From 1 Thess 4:13-5:11, David reminds us of the hope in how we can wait with confidence for Jesus to come again.
Heather speaks from 1 Thess 4:1-12, during our all-age service, on what it means to live a holy life.
Dan shares how, in 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13, Paul prays that God would shape the church in Thessalonica, and that the people of the Church would be blameless and holy with love overflowing for one another.
David explores the difference between the danger of isolation and the joy of fellowship, based in 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5.
John shares how, in 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12, Paul invites us to live a life that represents God to the world around us. To do this, we can follow the example of Paul and Jesus by living a life of clear priorities, genuine love and deep integrity.
David begins a new series in 1 Thessalonians, looking at what it means to be a healthy church.
Jane Peters speaks from John 21:1-14 on how Jesus demonstrates His power to multiply and provide, and of how He calls us to to do our bit in obedience. It is in this obedience that leads to the miracle of abundance, and the hope that He will provide all our needs.
John Freeman helps us to reflect on Jesus' death in John 19:16b-30, where we see that the cross reveals to us the generosity of God, and that the generosity of God invites us into a generous response.
David Walker speaks from John 17:1-26 on how we can understand the role of Jesus' followers in being a witness to His name in the world. As Jesus prays for his disciples, we see that we are "in the world, but not of the world" (vs15-16), and we are to pray for the mission of the church locally and globally.
David Walker speaks from John 15:1-17 on being as close to our Lord as we can, being grafted into Him. It is only as we surrender to Him, remain in Him and are obedient to Him (vs14) that we will be fruitful, know His love for us and testify to answered prayer.
Alyssa speaks from Malachi.
Malachi means ‘my messenger’ and through this message we learn about the covenant between God and his people (2:10) which is like a living relationship between a father and son. But this relationship broke down and Malachi looks forward to future ‘messenger of the covenant’ (3:1) who will make God’s people righteous. Malachi teaches us not to be lukewarm about God, but to hunger and thirst after Him.
David speaks on faithfulness from Habakkuk. Habakkuk commits his problem to God and chooses to trust in God. As a result, the Babylonians were punished for their wickedness and Habakkuk praises God.
We reflect together on the contribution of Jonah, helping us understand how our acts of obedience need to be matched by hearts of obedience. Pondering how the good news comes close through the life of Jesus via us and to us.
Natalie Worsfold speaks from the book of Nahum, who doesn’t shy away from God’s holiness and His anger and indignation in the face of sin. However, Nahum helps us see the beauty and power of God at work by also highlighting God’s response of comfort and patience.
Heather Harper speaks from the book of Amos on God's justice: Amos was a land owner and a shepherd. His message held Israel to account, to show them God’s standards and how they had fallen short. He speaks into issues of materialism, injustice and immorality. He tells Israel how God upholds good throughout the world (9:7-8) and seeks his people to uphold justice and righteousness.
Natalie kicks off out new sermon series 'Return to God'. Over summer, we will look into the minor prophets in the Old Testament. These books are often thought of in terms of the judgement of God, they also teach us about the heart of God to see His people turn back to Him. This week we look at Joel.
Sam Brown speaks from Matthew 28:16-20 on these final words of Jesus in Matthew’s gospel - reminding us of the authority and power with which we are commissioned to make disciples of all nations. As part of our call to make disciples we are to baptise and teach. We do this in the knowledge and with the assurance of the presence of Jesus with us. Who has God put on our hearts to share the gospel with today?
George Eapen speaks from Matthew 26: 6 – 13 on the importance of worship; even more important than serving the poor is our worship of Jesus. Mary pours extravagant perfume over Jesus and washes His head. In this act of worship, we are challenged to ask the question: how much do we prioritise our worship of Jesus over and above all else? How can we lavish our love on Jesus?
Dan Bright speaks from Matthew 25: 31 - 46 about compassion: feeding the hungry, caring for the refugees and visiting those in prison are all part of what it means to be a disciple. Jesus tells us that in serving others in this way, we are serving and worshipping Jesus himself. How are we obeying these challenging words of Jesus in our lives?
Natalie Worsfold speaks from Matthew 25: 1 - 13 on being ready for Jesus's return. We do not know the hour or the day, but we are to be people who are ready for that day when He will work out His perfect judgement. As shown in the parable of the ten virgins, there is a warning against “becoming drowsy and falling asleep” (25:5). Are we ready for Jesus’ return? Do we live our lives expecting His return?
Natalie Worsfold speaks from Matthew 23: 1 - 12 on how we need to guard ourselves from unauthentic teaching, so our words of worship match our actions. Do we show Jesus to the world through our humility or self-importance? Do we practise what we preach?
George Eapen speaks from Matthew 22: 34 - 40 on how we are to love God, in the ways we serve Him, worship Him and think about Him. We are also to love our neighbours. How do we show our love for God each day? What are the ways in which we are tangibly loving our neighbours?
John Freeman speaks from Matthew 19: 16 – 24 on Jesus challenging a man to lay down his wealth in order to follow him. Are we building our lives with Jesus as our foundation? As disciples of Christ, we need to be all in: fully signed up to Jesus and fully signed off from other things. What idols do we need to repent from and let go of? God already knows and wants to set us free.
Dan Bright speaks from Acts 2: 1-4 and Matthew 10: 1-20 on how God continues to fill us with his Holy Spirit so we can share something of his presence to those around us.
Speaking from Matthew 9:18-26, Alyssa explores what it means for us to live lives of expectant faith. A ruler and a sick woman show us how to live expectant of Jesus's action, power and sovereignty in the face of disappointment. Ultimately we should be expectant of Jesus, but not surprised when He works in His own way and in His own time
Natalie Worsfold speaks from Matthew 9: 1 - 8 on forgiveness: Jesus reveals his identity as he heals and forgives the paralysed man. The teachers of the law accuse Jesus of blasphemy because only God can heal. Little do they know that Jesus is God incarnate. He calls himself the Son of Man showing his mission to serve humanity, bringing forgiveness through the cross. Where have we got stuck with forgiveness? Where do we need God’s forgiveness in our lives?
Dan Bright asks us to reflect on Matthew 8: 5 - 13 on how Jesus calls us to show faith in tangible and trusting ways. How are our levels of faith and trust in God? Do we lean on our own ability or surrender to God’s power in our lives?
Guest speaker Francis Moloney speaks from Matthew 7: 15-29 on how fruitfulness is one of the keys to being a disciple of Jesus: as we anchor ourselves in Jesus, how are our lives fruitful? Are we obeying God by putting his words into practice? In what areas do we need to grow in fruitfulness?
Heather Harper speaks from Matthew 7: 7 - 12 on how Jesus teaches us to persevere in prayer, knowing that we ask God who is a good, good Father. We can approach God with confidence in prayer because we know that He wants to give us good gifts: are we knocking, seeking, asking God? Do we really believe He is a good Father?
Jane Peters speaks from Luke 24: 13 - 35 on how we should expect God to reveal himself to us in our everyday: are we listening to Him?
It’s Thursday - Jesus is an upper room, sharing a final meal with his friends. Today's reading is John 13:1-5.
It’s Wednesday - Jesus is outside of the city, enjoying dinner with his friends. Today's reading is Matthew 26:6-16.
It’s Tuesday - Jesus returns once more for what will be his last public appearance before his arrest. Today's reading is Luke 20:20-26.
Simon Guillebaud speaks from Matthew 7:24-29 on being ground on solid ground. He shares stories of faith from his time ministering in Burundi.
It’s Monday - having arrived in Jerusalem, Jesus enters the temple and finds a scene that disturbs him. Today's reading is Mark 11:15-18.
It’s Palm Sunday - Jesus is coming to the end of his long journey towards Jerusalem. Today's reflection is from Luke 19:35-40.
Natalie Worsfold speaks from Matthew 6: 25 - 34 on how we are not exempt from trouble in this world but that Jesus will take care of us: he wants us to cast our anxieties onto him and seek him, grateful for all he has done.
Dan Bright, Debs Jeffries and David Morgan speak to us from Matthew 6: 16-24, challenging us on what is driving us: are we exclusively devoted to God?
David Walker speaks from Matthew 5: 43 - 48, encouraging us to surrender ourselves to the Lord, allowing his Spirit to transform us into his image so we are able to love in ways that go beyond ourselves, radiating the light of Christ to all.
Natalie Worsfold speaks from Matthew 5: 17 - 26 on how our heart attitudes need to be changed by God, allowing him to heal us and to bring reconciliation and peace where it is needed.
John Freeman speaks from Matthew 5: 13-16 on how we are to be salt and light, shining the Lord's light into the darkness and brokenness of the world around us.
Natalie Worsfold speaks from Colossians 3: 12-17 on being clothed with Christ each day, with forgiving and compassionate hearts, humility, peace and love, allowing Christ to heal us and equipping us to live united across the globe.
Dan Bright speaks from Psalm 95 on the Place of Musical Praise. Praise and worship is for God, to be pleasing in his sight.
David Gray speaks from Acts 12: 25 - 13: 3 and Matthew 28: 16 - 20 on how mission is part of God's plan, right from God's promise to Abraham in Genesis, to God at work in the world today, setting us loose and sending us out through his Holy Spirit.
Heather Harper speaks from Psalm 22 on how God wants to hear the cry of our hearts, however we are feeling: from that place, we can proclaim God's truths and promises and encourage one another with testimonies and prayer.
John Freeman speaks from Romans 12: 1 - 8 on what it looks like to give our whole lives as worship to God, in light of His mercy.
George Eapen speaks from Micah 6: 6 - 8 and Luke 19: 37 - 44 on how we are called to walk humbly, overflow with mercy and act justly in all our various contexts, so that we can truly worship Jesus and walk in His light.
Natalie Worsfold speaks from John 12: 1 - 8 on how our worship should be extravagant: it should be not so much about how we feel but rather about turning to Jesus to fully lavish our attention on Him.
David Walker speaks from John 4: 7 - 26; 29; 39-42 on how Jesus wants to lift our burdens and give us living water - new life, leading us to a place of worship and thanksgiving every day.
John Freeman speaks from Revelation 4: 1 - 2 and 6b - 11 on how we have so many reasons to worship God and how, as we do so, we make our worship complete.
David Walker speaks from Matthew 2: 1 - 12 on the greatest gift of all: Jesus, the saviour of the world, King of Kings, come to us in human form. Will you receive this greatest gift?
Dan Bright speaks from Luke 2: 4 - 20 on how God first chose to share the great news of Jesus's birth with the shepherds because they were close to God's heart and point to the mission of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who loves us and wants to shepherd us.
David Walker speaks from Isaiah 9: 2 - 7, John 1: 1 - 14 and Matthew 2: 1 - 12, inviting us to search for Jesus this Christmas as we look to the manger, to the cross and also to the throne of heaven: Jesus has come to save us and is going to return - let's put our trust in Him.
John Freeman speaks from Acts 2: 22 - 36 on how the Christmas story fits into a wider narrative of God's salvation plan for the world, fulfilled in Jesus, our Lord and Messiah, who defeated death and invites us to place our hope in Him and to step into resurrection life with Him.
Natalie Worsfold speaks from Philippians 2: 5 - 11 on how we can adopt the mind and character of Jesus as we seek to follow in His footsteps of obedience and in His servant-hearted nature.
George Eapen speaks from 2 Corinthians 12: 1 - 10 on how the challenges we face are an opportunity for us to lean into God and be transformed more and more into the likeness of Christ.
John Freeman speaks to us from 2 Corinthians 8: 1 - 9 on God inviting us to be people who allow His loving-kindness to flow through us to others: what have we received from God that we could generously share with others?
David Walker speaks from 2 Corinthians 7: 1-16 on the difference between worldly sorrow and Godly sorrow, which through repentance, produces change in us and leads to salvation, a passion for holiness and a desire to see justice done.
Natalie Worsfold speaks from 2 Corinthians 5: 11 - 6: 2 on being a new creation through God's sacrifice, brought together in Him and called every day to be God's ambassadors in reconciliation.
John Freeman speaks from 2 Corinthians 4: 1-18 on how to let go of the world's vision of strength to fully rely on God's power in our weakness.
Dan Bright speaks on 2 Corinthians 2:12-3:18. Dan unpacks what the aroma of Christ is and how we are called to reflect the sent of Jesus.
David Walker speaks to us from 2 Corinthians 1: 12-24 on how God has anointed us, put his seal of ownership on us and given us His Spirit as a guarantee of what is to come.
Heather Harper unpacks 2 Corinthians 1:1-11. Paul opens his letter by reminding us that God has brought us comfort in our times of trouble. As a result, we are able to minister to those around us in trouble, giving thanks for God’s goodness and faithfulness to us.
John Freeman speaks to us from Acts 11: 19-26 on what God might be calling us to give and to do in our community.
Natalie Worsfold speaks to us from Acts 16: 6-15 on recommending Jesus' love and hope to other people.
David Walker speaks from Acts 9: 1-15 on surrendering ourselves to being transformed by Jesus.
John Freeman speaks from Matthew 11: 28-30 and Mark 6: 30-32 on how to take on the lifestyle of Jesus to experience the life of Jesus and receive his rest, joy and peace.
Natalie Worsfold speaks from Matthew 11: 29 and Matthew 20: 20-28 on Jesus's servant-heartedness.
Jane Peters speaks from Matthew 11: 29 and Isaiah 42: 1-4 on Jesus being gentle with us as we come to him and allow him to heal and restore us.
Dan Bright speaks from Matthew 11: 29-30 and 1 John 2: 3-6 on taking up Jesus' yoke and following in the way of Jesus.
John Freeman speaks from Matthew 11:28 & Exodus 33:12-17 on the true rest which can only be found in Jesus.
Heather begins our new series 'Come to Me' based off the well known passage Matthew 11:28.
Joy Atkins speaks from Nehemiah 12:27-43 on the importance of celebrating and giving thanks to God.
Continuing our sermon series, David Walker speaks from Nehemiah 10: 28-39 on generosity.
Continuing our Nehemiah series, Dan Bright speaks from Nehemiah 8: 1-10 on immersing ourselves in God's Word.
Continuing our Nehemiah series, Alyssa Carey speaks from Nehemiah 5: 1-19 on confronting injustice.
John Freeman speaks from Nehemiah 4: 1-23 (and chapter 6) on God fighting for us in the midst of opposition.
David Walker speaks from Nehemiah 3:1-12. He calls and invites us to serve together and use our gifts to re-build the church.
George Eapen continues our series on rebuilding after a time of exile. We are journeying through the book of Nehemiah. Today we are called to boldly proclaim the good news. George speaks from Nehemiah 2: 1-20.
David Walker begins our new series on rebuilding after a time of exile. We are journeying through the book of Nehemiah. Beginning today with a call to prayer and repentance. David speaks from Nehemiah 1.
Generosity is not just about giving money, but about giving all of our lives away to God for the benefit of others. Lorraine unpacks the joys and challenges of living as a generous community.
On Pentecost Sunday John Freeman reminds us of the power of being filled afresh with the Spirit. He speaks on Acts 2: 1-13
At a time of change and uncertainty how we respond as a community of believers is crucially important. John Hudson unpacks three ways to respond to a time of change, as he speaks today from Act 6:1-7
The church in Acts grew and grew with new people becoming part of their community all the time. So what was it about their community that caused it to grow, and what can we learn from this today. Annie Willmot speaks from Acts 11:19-30
The apostles spoke about the kingdom of God but they also demonstrated signs of the kingdom. We are called to do the same. Alyssa Carey speaks on what it looks like to demonstrate signs and wonders today. Speaking from Acts 5: 12-16
What happens when we all pray constantly as a community? David Walker explores the variety of ways we are called to pray and the call on us as a church to pray right now. He speaks from Acts 4:23-31
We begin a new series looking at the purpose and mission of the church is. John Freeman looks today at the church's outward focus to live the call of Jesus to make disciples. He speaks from Acts 10:34-48
Whatever this past year and season of life has brought you, if you are feeling down, hopeless, hurting, broken or unsure about the future, Jesus has the power to transform your life. David Walker speaks about the transforming power of Jesus, as he explores Luke 24: 13-35
As we come to the end of our Good Friday Reflections, Joy Atkins helps us to prepare for Holy Saturday as we reflect on Luke 23:50-56.
After another three hours, we come to the death of Jesus. David Walker helps us to think about this important moment from Mark 15:34:41.
It's noon on Good Friday, and Jesus has been on the cross now for about three hours. Annie Willmot helps us to reflect on this moment from Luke 23:35-44.
At 9am on Good Friday Jesus is led to Golgotha, where he is crucified. Sam Brown leads our reflection on Mark 15:20-27.
We begin our Good Friday Reflections at 6am as Jesus is brought before the religious leaders and Pilate to be questioned and tried. John Freeman shares on Mark 15:1-19.
What actually is love? Alyssa speaks today about true love, speaking about the example of love God shows us in 1 John 4:7-21.
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What is hope and how can living with Christian hope change the way you see the world today? David Walker speaks about hope as he unpacks Romans 5 in the latest in our series on Faith, Hope and Love.
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If we're honest, we don't really know what we are doing. God invites us to build our lives on him, trusting in God through faith and not trying to work it all out for ourselves. John Freeman explores how we can live a life of faith. Speaking today on 1 Peter 1:13-21.
As we travel towards Easter we are exploring the call to be transformed. Today David Walker unpacks the call to transformation as we explore God's words through scripture. He speaks today from 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
John Freeman points us towards a reminder that prayer is always a right response under pressure. He explores how it unlocks forgiveness and healing in our lives – a present outbreaking of the future Kingdom. He speaks today from James 5:13-20
When times are tough, when we are in a difficult or dark place, how do we respond? Nick Hill speaks today of a call to patience. He shares how he has found blessing in living patiently despite his own sense of urgency in life, as he speaks from James 5:7-12.
On Valentines day David Walker asks who, or what do you love? As we face pressure in life what do we fall on and put our trust in? Today James 4:13-5:6 challenges us to examine our own approach to our finances and where we put our trust.
When you are trying to hold everything together, gain control, and find a way to navigate life, Jesus offers us a new way. John Hudson speaks on what it means to submit to God's plan in 2021. He speaks from James 4: 1-12.
This passage in James gives us some very practical reminders of the power of our words and the ways in which we are called to use them. Dan Bright speaks from James 3:1-18
Loraine continues our series in James. She challenges us to live out our faith and demonstrate the love of God through action. Speaking today from James 2:14-26.
How do we treat the person who can’t do anything for us – the poor, the marginalised and discriminated, and the unpopular. John Freeman calls us to explore our hearts as he speaks from James 2:1-13
Alyssa Carey calls us to action as a result of our faith in Jesus. Speaking from the book of James she explores what a Kingdom Life might look like during a global pandemic. James 1:19-27
As we begin a new series, David Walker speaks about Kingdom Perseverance. We all face trials and temptations and yet these can be used by God to mature us in the faith and help us grow spiritually. These words of James are clear that temptation does not come from God, but that He can work through them. (James 1:1-18)
This Christmas we are more aware than ever of the importance of being together. Speaking at our Carol Service, David Walker reminds us that even though so many of us are apart, God is more present than ever.
How can we be certain that God is with us at all times? John Hudson speaks today from Isaiah 43: 1-7 where God promises to be with us even in the fire and trouble of life.
Through God’s promise of provision comes transformation. During times of great challenge and difficulty, we need to be reminded of God’s promise to provide for us. John Freeman speaks today from Isaiah 41: 8-20.
As we focus on our own weakness and the bleak nature of this current situation, through Isaiah God reminds us of His promise of strength to those who are weak. Once again, this promise of strength is directly related to trusting God. David Walker speaks today from Isaiah 40: 27-31.
Facing invasion and removal from their spiritual home, Jerusalem, God’s people are given these words of comfort and hope. Annie unpacks how we can access and hold on to this hope in our lives right now. She speaks from Isaiah 40:1-8
John Freeman speaks about the path to a life well lived. He shows how the example of the people of God in Isaiah 30 invites us into the arms of a God of mercy. John speaks from Isaiah 30: 15-21.
On Remembrance Sunday Joy Atkins speaks to us about the spiritual power and importance of remembering. She speaks from Exodus 12: 12-17.
The perfect peace that is spoken about in Isaiah 26:1-6 and 57:14-21 is more than just peace: it is a promise of wholeness for all those who put their trust in God. This week, Lorraine unpacks what it means to have wholeness during a time such as this.
In Isaiah 9, we hear that there is a ray of light amongst the darkness of Israel’s sin and disobedience. David shows us how Isaiah points forward to the birth of a child who will bring justice and righteousness: a promise for Israel and for us.
As the fatigue and difficulty of the global pandemic leaves us feeling weary and lost, we begin a series looking to God's promises and purposes for us in a time like this. John Hudson explores Isaiah 6 to see how we are called to respond to our own weariness.
Nick Hill is the new vicar of Whitley, and he joins us at Greyfriars as part of our vision to help resource the church across Reading. He speaks to us today about where he sees God doing a new thing in this season.
Mark Iles from the School for Prophecy speaks on the topic of hearing from God, ahead of the launch of the prophecy course at Greyfriars in October. He speaks from John 16:1-15.
Dan Bright rounds off our series on what it looks like to be church in this unprecedented time. He challenges us with the call to be people who demonstrate the Kingdom of God through our actions, drawing people to God. He speaks on 1 Peter 2: 11 - 17 & 1 Peter 3: 15b - 22
David Walker calls us to turn and face Jesus as he explores what it looks like for each of us to grow in faith in this season. He speaks from 1 Peter 1: 13-22 plus 2: 1-3.
John Freeman continues our series looking at what it means to be church in this new season. He explores our call to discover and use our unique God given gifts to love our town. He speaks from 1 Peter 4: 8-11.
As we begin a new term of church under Covid-19 conditions, David Walker explores how we can be church scattered across our town in this season. He speaks from 1 Peter 1:1 & 1 Peter 2:4-10.
As we end the series exploring the Old Testament book of Ruth, Lorraine unpacks the part played by each of the characters in the story and encourages us to play our part in the story of God's Kingdom on earth. Lorraine speaks from Ruth 4: 9-17.
So often, the everyday ordinariness of our lives seem undramatic, but that doesn't mean that they are unimportant. This week, John explores how God can use our lives to weave together a greater and better story. He speaks from Ruth 3:1-18.
We can so easily look ahead to the future, to the bigger and better and miss the blessing we are given in the here and now. This week Joy Atkins helps us to understand the blessing God has given us in this time and to rest in the here and the now, even if it is hard work. She preaches from Ruth 2:19-23.
Who are you working for? An easy question to answer, but what if we are working for the wrong purpose? This week John Hudson explores how the story of Ruth in the Old Testament gives us a reason to work for God. He speaks from Ruth 2: 1-12
Even if we think of our lives as completely ordinary, we have the power to change the world person by person as we understand the extravagant nature of God's love. Annie explores love in the story of Ruth as we begin a 5 week series exploring the book.
She speaks from Ruth chapter 1.
How should we pray when under pressure? David Walker explores the call to pray for boldness in times when we are squeezed and vulnerable as he speaks from Acts 4:23-31
As so many of us come to a place of feeling totally overwhelmed, we are reminded that God hears us as we call to him in prayer. John Freeman speaks today from Psalm 23 & Matthew 26:36-46.
How can our frustrations be used in prayer? Lorraine speaks today from Revelation 6:9-11 & Psalm 13 to explore the place of bringing our frustrations into prayer.
Mary's famous prayer reminds us what it looks like to be joyful in prayer. Dan encourages us that there is a place for the Joy of the Lord in even the lowest times. He speaks on Luke 1: 46-55
There are times when we feel despondent and burdened, but Annie show us another way as we lay it all before God. She speaks from Numbers 11:10-15.
We explore the power and importance of an attitude of gratitude, even in the midst of challenging circumstances. John Freeman speaks from Philippians 1:3-11.
Joy Atkins explains that there is a place in our prayers for guilt. An approach that gets us into the right heart attitude, so that we can move through it into God’s grace and transformation. She speaks from Daniel 9: 1-19.
We begin our new series rooted in eight prayers from the bible. Today David Walker speaks on Matthew 6: 5-15, Jesus call to pray the Lord's Prayer.
On Pentecost Sunday, John Freeman speaks of the power of prayer to transform our lives. He brings us a message from Acts 2:1-14a, 37-39.
What should our response be to the promises in Joel of an outpouring of the Spirit. David Walker explores the access we have to the power of God as we respond to him. He speaks from Joel 2: 28-32.
How should we respond in a crisis time like we are facing during Covid-19. Ezekiel has a vision of a God who is calling us forward and the blessing on offer as we respond well. John Hudson speaks from Ezekiel 47: 1-12.
Dan Bright unpacks what it means to receive gifts from God and what it might be that you are called to at this time. He speaks from 1 Corinthians 12: 1-14.
David Walker looks at how our character can be transformed as we become rooted more deeply in the Spirit, as he speaks from Galatians 5:13-26.
John Freeman introduces our new series "Life Transformed" with a look at what it means to be a new creation, by exploring 2 Corinthians 5:16-21.
In the conclusion to our series in John Lorraine reminds us that the Love of Jesus reaches out to us no matter where we are. He challenges us to follow Him.
David Walker continues in our Abundant Life series, speaking from John 20 of the difference the resurrection makes in the lives of every person.
John Freemen leads us through the events of Good Friday. With readings and pause for prayer we are led to the cross where Jesus died as a sacrifice, once and for all, to provide forgiveness and new life for us.
Helped by the Girdler family Joy leads us through the events of the day including the last supper
Annie looks at the start of Jesus' prayer and how it helps us to focus on the glory of God. She encourages us to see how the presence of Jesus living in us helps us to focus on God and his glory.
John Freeman looks at Jesus' prayer in John 17 and encourages us to embrace the relationship of unity in love
In our first Church Online Stream, our Vicar, David Walker, talks from John 16, speaking on how we can take heart in light of the what is happening in the world right now, and how we can be the abundant life of Jesus in our homes and communities.
John Freeman explores John 16, and Jesus' words "Remain in Me" to discover a call to obedience to keep us connected with Jesus.
Joy looks at the peace that comes from a life walking in partnership with Jesus and the Spirit
John Hudson looks at how what happened at a funeral in Bethany can give you a framework to discover your own unique calling in life. The passage today is John 11, the raising of Lazarus.
John Freeman continues our series in John's Gospel with a look at John 10:1-18. He looks at the need to hear and follow the voice and direction of the Good Shepherd.
David explains Jesus’ approach to the blind man in John 9:1-12 and God’s glory at work through him.
Annie speaks on John chapter 8:31-47 and the freedom that comes from seeing Jesus for who He really is.
Jonny speaks about Jesus’ words in John chapter 7 and what it means to be receiving living water.
David Walker speaks about John 4:27-42 and the spiritual blindness of the disciples, compared to the faith of the Samaritan woman. Like the Samaritan woman, we are called to let go of trying to control the world around us, and trust Jesus.
John Freeman continued our series in John’s Gospel, looking at John 3. What have you come looking for? This was the question Jesus asked Nicodemus. He came looking for a teacher, but Jesus showed him so much more - a new life, healing and restoration. John challenged us to Trust fully in Him and to live the life Jesus can bring.
David Walker continues our journey through John, exploring John 2:1-11. What will your year look like when you lean your whole weight upon Jesus and expect Him to work through you?
John Freeman introduces our new series on the Gospel of John, speaking from John 1 v1-18.
John continues with our theme of Peace at Christmas. He looks at the instruction given to the shepherds "do not be afraid" and what this means for us.
As we enter this season of Advent, David Walker spoke on the theme of waiting and how God uses our waiting for His purposes
Annie Willmot rounds off our series in Hebrews by reminding us to run the race of life in community with other followers of Christ, so that whatever life throws at us we will end strong.
John Hudson continues our series in Hebrews with a reminder of the importance of foundations and faith.
David Walker reminds us that Jesus is the only perfect sacrifice for our sins, and provides total forgiveness.
John Freeman reminds us that far from God not involving himself in our world He sent his Son to intervene for us.
David Walker continues in our series on Hebrews with a challenge to look at what true rest means
John Hudson shows us how to find hope and certainty when all around us seems so uncertain, as we continue working through Hebrews in our series called ‘Greater’.
John Freeman continues our series in Hebrews. We are reminded that we have a great calling but through sin we have created a great mess. John encourages us in the fact that we have a saviour who is able to bring restoration.
David Walker begins a new series in Hebrews by exploring how God has spoken through all of time, and how we can know what he has for us today.
On One Family Sunday David and Joy explore what unity means to us as they explore John 17.