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Kingdom Influence: Kingdom Language Part Two - Out of the Abundance of the Heart the Mouth Speaks
Pastor Mark Wiltshire teaches on how everyone has a capacity to influence others, the choice is whether you use that influence for good or bad.
Re-Shape your life by re-engaging with the Bible - the book that is both Divine and Human: inspired, infallable and all sufficient!
God has called us to Himself, and that calling is the start of a life that is designed to be filled with ministry. Biblical ministry is based on a call to serve God, through loving and serving others. This message shows the Biblical importance of serving and how it will begin to transform our daily lives, open the door to the power of God, and reveal our purpose.
God wants to re-shape our expectation and experience of what living in the Spirit is all about!
Loneliness is significantly impacting our society, often with very damaging consequences. God tells us that loving each other is foundational as we form a strong, healthy community of believers. But how can we truly love others?
Are we in the ‘shape’ that God wants? Do life circumstances indicate that something needs to change? This message will help you to understand that it is God who shapes your life and how you need to work with Him in this process.
Graham brings King Herod's perspective from the Nativity, a perspective of pride and fear. He then teaches on what we can learn to avoid from King Herod.
Pastor Mark Wiltshire preaches from the perspective of Joseph, Jesus' biological father. This message helps us to understand how Joseph coped with the contextual dilemmas he had to face once he learned of the expected birth of the Messiah and why God doesn't always change our circumstances.
Luke teaches on why it is important to make disciples and gives practical principles that we can follow to make disciple making achievable in all of our lives.
We have spent the last 6 weeks looking at Legacy and we have reflected on our own legacy here at BCC. 90 yrs of other people’s work in this place that we now enjoy. So the question we need to ask ourselves is “what am I going to leave for others” How will I handle the baton while it is in my hand?
C is for celebration and last Sunday we celebrated the history and legacy of 90 years of BCC, celebrating those who were before us and pioneered what we have today.
Graham Ashby focuses on The Parable of the Ten Minas in Luke 19 and asks the question, “What needs to grow in your life to ensure you leave a legacy for the kingdom of God?”
Do you ever wonder, “What could God do in and through me?” Deborah Holman explains why we should not limit God, but rather why we have every right to a greater expectation for our lives.
What having, leaving and becoming a legacy is all about – you have been given the ability to change the world, and can start right where you are. You have the power to both live and leave behind a real legacy through God’s lasting love. Do you want to be part of the production of this or just a bystander?
In this message, Pastor Mark Wiltshire teaches on the importance and power of forgiveness and how God has given it to us as a gift for our benefit as well as the offender.
Deborah Holman continues our current theme teaching us on important aspects of finance.
Sharing from the Bible and experience in youth ministry Luke Milton teaches about discovering our calling and the importance of wisdom being passed on to our children and spiritual children.
Taking us into the sixth instalment of this exciting series, Graham guides us through specific verses in Proverbs to bring alive how we can learn to deal with difficult people and how to ultimately live life well.
Pastor Mark offers bible-based directions on how to rebalance your life and explains the importance of obtaining balance and stability on the inside, to avoid walking into avoidable difficulties.
Deborah takes us step by step through how we can obtain the wisdom to know God’s will and grasp good judgment in the decisions we make.
With the help of two very special guests, Pastor Mark discusses the wisdom attached to attraction and the wisdom we need to develop both a healthy life and successful marriage.
Deborah introduces our new series 'Wisdom for Life'; she explains how we can find the wisdom of God and who we should receive advice from.
In this message, Pastor Mark teaches us through Matthew 28:18-20 how God is interested in Christians reaching the nations. Sofía Monterroso also shares with Mark about missions within BCC and how we are trying to reach the nations for Christ.
Deborah continues on from last weeks sermon and looks at what our response is to the great commission that Jesus gave us.
This Sunday kicked off our new series, 'Won by One'! We explored the potential open to us as individuals to understand and operate in the power of God's calling, locally.
Deborah Holman answers the last question in our series, teaching about God's unconditional love for His children and how His love always stands even when we fail.
This week Pastor Mark tackles the huge question, 'Is there an Afterlife?' Looking at different world views on the subject, he takes us through what the Bible says and explains the exciting future we can look forward to if we believe in Jesus Christ.
Many believe that Science and Christianity do not go hand in hand, but in this message Luke Milton shows us that Science does not actually disprove the Word of God. It in fact makes many mentions of Science and how we can use it to deepen our relationship with God.
Pastor Mark explores how and why God cares about family and teaches us five principles to ensure they are Christ centered.
Deborah Holman teaches us that if we want to know the real Jesus, we must commit ourselves to reading God's Word, The Bible.
If you were God, wouldn't you create multiple avenues for people to know you? God gives 'One Way' because there is one God and in His single way, He reveals Himself to us.
Deborah Holman teaches us to understand how evil came into the World, how it affects us and how we can overcome it as the body of Christ.
We judge God's justice according to human criteria but our own personal justice system is flawed; this means that the best way in which we understand the justice of God is through the person and work of Jesus Christ who is the embodiment of absolute, perfect justice.
Pastor Abraham continues our series of 'Life's Big Questions' by speaking on the question, 'How can I cope in a world filled with suffering?', giving testimonies about his own sufferings in life, how God has been with him through them and preaching from 2 Kings 6:1-7.
Thinking about the Kingdom perspective on this question, Pastor Mark explores what the Bible says about the How, What and Why a good God would allow so much suffering.
Between the Resurrection and the Ascension, Jesus Christ imparted gifts that would enable the people to step into the purpose and destiny He had for them. It's not only that Christ has a plan for our lives but He's got our lives for His plan.
If you had five days left to live, what would you do? Reflecting on Jesus’ priorities leading up to His death, Pastor Mark explores how Jesus chose to use His last days to demonstrate God’s unconditional love.
In this first episode of our three week Easter series, Pastor Mark explores Palm Sunday and begins the build up to what Easter really represents.
Happy Mother's Day! In this message Deborah Holman teaches about the culture of "self" and how we need to train ourselves to be Godly (1 Timothy 4:7), to be a Church looking outward, preaching the Gospel.
In this message Vlad Ciolan uses the event of "feeding the five thousand" in Mark 6, to show us that God has always intended that we are to play our part in the Great Commission.
In this message Vlad Ciolan teaches us about the importance of being generous, not as a command but as a condition of our heart. "If we are selective in our generosity it may be that we are selective with our worship."
In this message, we dig deeper into the actualities of what God thinks. Stewardship by nature is not our right, it is a God-given gift. He gives us what belongs to Him and in turn trusts us with all He has given.
In this message Pastor Mark Wiltshire teaches us the meaning of stewardship and why we must be good stewards, using the finance and talents God has given us wisely for the Kingdom.
In this message Pastor Mark Wiltshire teaches that God is positioning us to carry responsibility, positioned for others. God given responsibility is “Empowered Accountability”.
We are called to be living stones, not living bricks (conforming but never belonging) or rolling stones (going with the “flow”). God has designed us in a unique way and we can step into the destiny and calling He has prepared for us.
Pastor Mark Wiltshire highlights the practical, powerful and profound impact that prayer can have on our lives, when brought out with the Word of God.
Continuing our series, 'Made for More', Vlad Ciolan speaks about the importance of God's Word. He teaches that the most powerful tool we have for life and godliness, is God's Truth. The Bible is the best and most primary way in which we can get to know and love Christ more and more.
In this message Pastor Mark Wiltshire kicks off our latest series "Made for More". He teaches us that worship is more than singing but is a lifestyle and how the enemy wants to distract us from living a life of worship to God and instead fix our worship on other things.
In this message Vlad Ciolan teaches us that as we step up in our faith and grow our minstries we will face opposition but we do not have to fear because we have God's favour.
In this message Vlad Ciolan gives us four key aspects as to what "Hope" does for us, whilst doing this, he explains how Jesus is our "living hope" and what this great news means for us.
Continuing our series Immanuel, Vlad Ciolan teaching about the role of a High Priest and how Jesus is our Great High Priest being a mediator between God and us.
In this message Pastor Mark Wiltshire explains how Jesus gave up His Godly rights to become man and endure suffering, therefore He could empathise with ours.
In this message Vlad Ciolan speaks about loneliness and how Jesus can identify how we feel when we feel lonely. 'Loneliness was the first thing that God's eye named not good. - John Milton'.
Pastor Mark Wiltshire kicks off our December series, Immanuel - God With Us, painting a picture of the truth about who Jesus was and is and why Jesus had to give up His Godly rights to become fully man to be able to fulfill His mission.
In this message Graham Ashby concludes this year's Movement and Multiplication series speaking from Acts 19:21-41 about the riot in Ephesus. Explaining how it started by peer pressure and that we must avoid being peer pressured into doing the wrong things and causing chaos.
In this message Vlad Ciolan speaks from Acts 19:11-20 teaching that the strength to stand strong against the enemy's attacks comes from the identity that us nurtured in intimacy with Christ.
In this message Pastor Mark Wiltshire preaches from Acts 19:1-10 about when the Apostle Paul was in Ephesus and met some disciples who did not know who the Holy Spirit was, so Paul taught them and baptised them and they received power. Pastor Mark teaches that we too can have that same power.
In this message, Vlad Ciolan teaches from Acts 18:24-28 about how Aquila and Priscilla brought accountability to Apollos' teaching, making sure that he was preaching the truth. Vlad also teaches that we need Aquilas and Priscillas in our lives and how we need to be Aquilas and Priscillas for others, teaching them the full truth and not settling for anything less.
Our guest speaker, Pastor Chuck Warnock from New Covenant Church, Texas, teaches from Hebrews 11:8-10 about how we need to come to a place in our lives where our faith can carry us through times of risk when we do not know where we are going, just as God did with Abraham.
In this message, Graham Ashby preaches through Acts 17 giving a first person account of what Paul went through and taught in each city, facing persecution from the religious pharisees.
In this message, Vlad Ciolan teaches from Acts 16:16-34 looking at the event of when Paul and Silas were in prison and the earthquake came, they did not flee but were focused on the mission. We too must be focused on the mission not matter the circumstance we are in, we must always be looking for the one God has called us to reach.
In this message, Vlad Ciolan teaches from Acts 16:11-15, looking at the life of Lydia, who although was an ordinary woman, helped to pioneer Christianity in the early Church. She became a history maker and Vlad encourages us to learn from Lydia so we too can become history makers.
Pastor Mark Wiltshire kicks off our fourth part of our series 'Movement and Multiplication'. Starting with Acts 16, Pastor Mark talks about how God messes up our foundations so we can refocus and see where God wants us to start building.
In this message, Pastor Nick Resce from Unihill Church, Australia, speaks into the future of BCC and encourages the Church to move forward into the future God has for them. He gives key points which we can all apply to our lives in developing our ministry.
In this last message of The King's Speech, Adam Bird unpacks Matthew 7:15-29, teaching us that it is not enough for us to just be "hearers" of the Kingdom and it is not enough for us to just be "doers". We must be both hearers and doers.
In this message, Vlad Ciolan preaches from Matthew 7:7-12 speaking about what Jesus meant when 'ask and it will be given'. Vlad then goes on to teach us about 'The Golden Rule', explain the importance of "whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them".
In this message, Pastor Mark Wiltshire takes us through to the end of Matthew chapter 6 - The Sermon on the Mount - where Jesus encourages his listeners not to worry about everyday life matters. Putting God and money in their rightful places will give us a stronger foundation in our Kingdom life.
In this message, Vlad Ciolan takes us through Jesus' message from the Sermon on the Mount about where we store our treasures. Our heart follows our treasure so we should invest in Kingdom treasures that are eternal.
In today's message, Adam Bird goes through Matthew 6:5-15, The Lord's Prayer, and teaches us how our prayer life can take us into a deeper relationship with God.
In this message, Graham Ashby breaks down Matthew 6:1-4 and explains that we all need to be charitable but when we are, we must do it in secret.
In this message, Pastor Mark Wiltshire speaks on Matthew 5:43-48 which teaches about loving your enemies. Pastor Mark unpacks what Jesus meant when He tells us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us and how revenge brings more hate but 'love carries redemption'.
In this message, Deborah Holman continues our current series, teaching on Matthew 5:38-42 which speaks about retaliation. Deborah unpacks what Jesus meant when He said 'Turn the other cheek' and she teaches that we should retaliate by going the extra mile for our enemies.
Continuing our series, Pastor Mark opens up Matthew 5:31-32 and teaches about how we can create strong, dependable relationships.
In this message Vlad Ciolan gives us an overview of the damaging affects that lust has. Looking at how it affected people in the Bible and how it affects us now, Vlad gives us some Biblical tips on how to deal with the issue of lust.
In this message, continuing our journey through the Sermon on the Mount, Adam Bird examines what Jesus and the scriptures have to say about Anger. Anger can be both good and bad. It can lead to sin or, if managed correctly, can lead to a positive change. With helpful tips to help us learn to control our ‘bad’ anger and release our ‘good’ anger, this message could be just the thing to help you move towards a fuller Kingdom life.
In this message, Vlad Ciolan teaches that the relationship between God and Israel was established through His Covenant, not through His Law. The Law was given to an "already saved" (from Egyptian slavery) people, 430 years after the permanent covenant God made with Abraham.
Pastor Peter Tsukahira, Kehilat HaCarmel, unpacks part of 2 Kings 5 to reveal how God remains Sovereign over Israel, and explains how his promises can then be trusted to apply to each of us individually. Peter also gives insights into the importance of humility, and how this draws God’s power into our lives.
Pastor Peter Tsukahira, Kehilat HaCarmel, Israel, talks us through the journey we go through as Christians in discovering our gift and how God equips us to use it.
Pastor Peter Tsukahira, Kehilat HaCarmel, Israel, shows us that in the Bible, if God says He will do something, it will always happen and how that is still true today.
Continuing our series through the Sermon on the Mount, Adam Bird looks at what it means to be Salt of the Earth - shunning a ‘compartmentalised’ life and submitting totally to the will and power of the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Mark opens this New series with a focus on the importance of building strong foundations individually and as a church. The greater the building the stronger the foundations must be. The basis of everything is the work of Christ in our lives, and this is brought alive through a review of the beatitudes, contrasting human nature with kingdom nature.
Jesus' prayer just before he was arrested was that his followers would have unity (John 17:21). On the day of Pentecost we see the Father answering that prayer by sending his Spirit. In this message, Adam Bird challenges us to have the same mindset as Christ in our dealings with others.
Guest speaker, Pastor John Partington, teaches us through the scriptures of Matthew 17:14-20, that God is interested in crowds and the individual and He is able to do anything for us but also through us, as long as our faith is set in Him.
Pastor Mark Wiltshire teaches, on Easter Sunday, how the event of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead was a sign of who He is as the Son of God but it was also a metaphor to try and show His followers of what was about to happen to Him on Good Friday to Resurrection Sunday.
In this message, Vlad Ciolan explains to us what Jesus meant when He said "I am the vine; you are the branches", teaching that if we are truly connected and abide in Him then we will produce healthy fruit.
Pastor Mark Wiltshire continues our series of 'I AM' by teaching what Jesus meant by 'I AM the Way, the Truth and the Life'.
In this message, Deborah teaches about Jesus being "The Good Shepherd". "If you do not know God, you will create your own God."
Vlad Ciolan continues our series of 'I AM' by teaching what Jesus meant when He said, 'I am the door.'
In this message, Adam explains how out of all of the 'I Am's' of Jesus, being "the light", is the only one that Jesus calls us as Christians to be too. We apologise for the poor sound quality of this Podcast.
Pastor Mark kicks off our new series, 'I AM', speaking about how bread is something we need daily to keep us sustained and how Jesus explains to us why we need Him in the same way.
Mike Brickley is the President of 'Pocket Testament League', an organisation with a mission to share and give out the Word of God. In this message, Mike reminds us that God's Word is alive and active and he encourages us, that we should always be mindful about sharing it with people. If you would like to know more about Pocket Testament League then visit www.ptl.org
In this message, our guest speaker, Gary Rucci, teaches on the difference between being a "Consumer" and being "Consumed" and why it is important and more beneficial for us to be consumed by God and our calling.
Volunteering is a core part of making any Church run productively and healthily. In this message Vlad Ciolan addresses how volunteering is not "just work" but is actually mission. He also explains why we need to remember who we are serving under and who we are ministering to.
In this message Pastor Mark breaks down the elements that together become steps that strengthen our faith. The message looks at God's promises and how they are fulfilled, so that we are confident to trust God with our future.
One of the greatest moments in life is when a child is born into the world, although the journey was difficult the end result is priceless. Deborah Holman speaks about how God has put talents and abilities in us that we need to conceive and then give birth to.
As Christians, we sometimes complicate how we hear from God and misunderstand how we can discover His will for our lives. In this message, Vlad Ciolan speaks about the practical process God gives us to make these discoveries and what we should do once we have heard from Him.
BCC has just launched a brand new, exciting innovation to the way we run Small Groups. In today's message, Adam explains to us what we have changed why we should all join a group.
In this message Pastor Mark kicks off 2017 by talking about setting expectations and the importance of planting seeds to achieve your goals for this year and beyond.
Vlad Ciolan continues this series looking at three stages of Jesus' journey here on earth. We have to go through the same 3 stages - Anticipation, Battle and Culmination.
In this second message of our 'Great Expectations' series, Adam Bird looks at the main characters in the nativity story and sees how God came into their world and created a new expectation in them. We should be open to God doing a new thing in us too.
Pastor Mark Wiltshire kicks off our new series for Christmas and the New Year, 'Great Expectations'. In this message Pastor Mark talks about the importance of being expectant and raising our expectations, 'If we change our experience, we will have a great expectation'.
In this final message from our Movement and Multiplication 3 series, Pastor Mark Wiltshire reminds us that 'Movement is Personal'. Whenever you have movement, it reveals potential weakness. We need to learn to solve disagreements.
Vlad Ciolan speaks to us about 'Five Steps That Lead to Healthy Change' based on Acts 15. "Without compromising truth we need to create an environment for people to encounter Christ. We need to have an urgency of spreading God's love and demonstrating God's heart to everyone."
Deborah Holman continues our series in the book of Acts and reminds us of the biblical pattern for good leadership. Remember - 'If you want something you've never had before, you need to do things you've never done before!'
Pastor Mark Wilshire, continuing our series in the book of Acts, reminds us that in God, we can be an unstoppable force! We need to REALISE that there are opportunities around us, we have to RECOGNISE what God is doing and what we need to do and we then need to take action - RISE UP!
Vlad Ciolan continues our series looking through the book of Acts. In this message we are shown how we can be more effective in Gods’ Kingdom by getting closer and more intimate with Him, in 6 life changing steps.
Adam Bird continues our series in the book of Acts looking at the different responses to the gospel. We need to remember that the Good News spreads wider than we expect, God's grace extends further than we understand and God's forgiveness reaches deeper than we imagine.
Pastor Mark Wiltshire continues our series, looking at the early church in the book of Acts. In this message we are encouraged to Listen to the Holy Spirit, learn from the Holy Spirit and Look at where the Holy Spirit is working. This will help us reach out to our own community.
In this message, Pastor Abraham explores Jesus' visit to the Pool of Bethesda. Where the grace of God meets us, exactly where we are in our need. Jesus is asking: "Do you want a miracle?"
In this continuation of our series looking at the book of Acts, Adam examines the process by which Paul and Barnabas were sent out. It is vital that we are listening to God's voice as a church so we remain a movement and don't become a 'monument'. As disciples of Jesus, we are called to movement by God, we obey the call and the Holy Spirit empowers the call.
Starting from Acts 13, Deborah Holman looks at the dynamic of being 'Set apart' and 'Called' as a disciple of Jesus Christ.
Part 2 of 2 messages given at the Womens Breakfast morning in September 2016. Eliana Whyte is the Director of the International Bible Training Institute
Part 1 of 2 messages given at the Womens Breakfast morning in September 2016. Eliana Whyte is the Director of the International Bible Training Institute
In this final message in our synergy series, Pastor Mark Wiltshire examines the important role that forgiveness plays in unlocking various aspects of our life. Without forgiveness, we won't experience true freedom.
In this message, Vlad Ciolan talks about 3 categories of people involved in a conflict - the offender, the offended and collateral damage. Looking at Joseph, his brothers and his father, we can find helpful ways of dealing with relationship conflict, no matter which of the 3 categories of person we find ourselves in.
In this message continuing our 'Synergy' series, Adam Bird looks at the most important relationship of all - with God. Looking at the lives of both Joseph and Judah, we can see how they managed to keep their relationship with God healthy. We can also see the amazing results of this in their lives.
In this message in our 'Synergy' series, Deborah Holman looks at the importance of guarding your heart. Guarding it from things that should not be in there and also guarding it against losing things that should be in there.
In this message Pastor Mark Wiltshire examines the journey that Joseph took in order to get from the prison to power. He had to build trust, become visible and bear responsibility. It wasn't enough for Joseph to simply stop and enjoy his new 'platform', he had to get on with the necessary work.
In this message, Vlad Ciolan looks at how Joseph rejected a victim mentality and lived with a winner mentality.
In this message, Deborah Holman teaches from the story of Joseph and Potiphar's wife. How he managed to keep himself from being polluted by his circumstance.
In this first message from our new series, Synergy, Pastor Mark Wiltshire teaches about growing together well.
Looking at Joseph's journey from immature kid brother to Prime Minister of Egypt - we can learn valuable lessons in how to grow strong relationships.
"I have come that you might have life, and life in all it's fullness" In this final message in our Daring to Grow series, Adam Bird looks at the connection between how much we trust God as our Lord and how much we truly live "...life in ALL it's fullness" Trusting often takes courage and God always calls us to take a step of faith in order that we mature.
In this message taken from 2 Corinthians 7, Vlad Ciolan talks about two different ways to handle regret. The best way is when regret leads to repentance and ultimately...life. Repentance needs to focus on God not ourselves. Repentance should be an active lifestyle Repentance is positive Repentance least to salvation
In this powerful message from 2 Corinthians 7, Pastor Mark Wiltshire encourages us to fully understand our Kingdom Identity. We need to have an undivided heart. We need to encourage those who are discouraged. We need to work towards complete holiness.
2 Corinthians chapter 6 calls believers not to be 'unequally yoked' with unbelievers. In this message, Vlad Ciolan explains that this doesn't mean we don't have unbelieving friends or shut ourselves away from society, but that our associations in life must be closely linked with God's plan for our life. 'We are the temple of the Living God' - This is our identity.
God's Timing is Perfect. It's always current, compelling and challenging! In this message from 2 Corinthians 6, Pastor Mark looks at how we can learn to trust God more and not try to accomplish His will in our own timing - which at worst leads to disaster and at best means we miss out on God's best.
Continuing through our current series unlocking 2 Corinthians, Adam Bird examines the biblical approach to fear... 1. We should not fear the things of this world 2. We should live in the fear of the lord
Abiding by the second of these will help you live the first. Exchange you fear for freedom and live an expanded life!
In this message from 2 Corinthians 5, Pastor Mark Wiltshire reminds us of the temporary nature of our bodies and the eternity we can look forward to. The Holy Spirit being a deposit of this. We are urged to have confidence in our eternal future
Our set of beliefs will empower our set of words. In this message from 2 Corinthians 3, Vlad Ciolan encourages us to never give up - keep looking to God who gives us our Spirit of Faith, our Assurance of Salvation and the Grace we need for a Daring Life.
In this message, Adam Bird continues our series, looking at Paul's 2nd letter to the Corinthians.
Jesus said that we are the 'Light of the World'. We have a light in us that we need to let shine. In fact, Paul calls this light:'treasure' placed in 'Jars of Clay'. We should let the light shine and point to Jesus as the source of our light.
In this message, continuing our look at the letter of 2 Corinthians, Pastor Mark looks at how we reflect God's glory in our lives.
"You yourselves are our letter of recommendation, written on our hearts, to be known and read by all." 2 Cor 3:2-3
In this message, Vlad Ciolan explains that the world will know Jesus because of His work in our lives. We are the closest thing to the bible our friends will ever read!
Achieving growth always involves: Breaking Down Breaking Open Breaking Through
Pastor Mark Wiltshire, examining the text from 2 Corinthians 2 shows us that God often reveals opportunities when we least expect it. God also uses to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere - like a sweet perfume.
In this message, Adam Bird reminds us of the importance of forgiveness if we want to to live a God-Centred life of freedom. Looking at Paul's 2nd letter to the Corinthian church, we can see his approach to forgiveness, and the many reasons why this the only approach to a successful kingdom life.
In order to overcome mountains in our lives, it's crucial that our attention is not on the mountains themselves but on the one who can see beyond - God. In this message, as part of our Daring to Grow series, Deborah Holman encourages us to take our lead from Joshua who was told by God to SEE that Jericho had been given into his hand.
Pastor Mark Wiltshire kicks off this new series: Daring to Grow - unlocking 2 Corinthians.
This series combines our core church values, with lessons in how we can be bold in our pursuit of growth, both in our individual lives and as a church.
In this one off message, Vlad Ciolan looks at Luke 14 (The Master's banquet) and give lessons and insight in to how we can be a more 'inviting' church. B-RICH = Bring in, Reach out, Invite, Compel and Host.
In this second of 2 Easter messages, Pastor Mark Wiltshire looks at the Jesus' obedience with regards to the cross and the power of Obedience in our own life.
In this first of 2 Easter messages, Pastor Mark Wiltshire looks at the Jesus' obedience with regards to the cross and the power of Obedience in our own life.
Jesus began his ministry with the statement - 'Repent for the Kingdom is at hand...' In this message, Deborah Holman teaches us that God's kingdom has similarities to earthly kingdoms.... It has a figure of authority, a territory, citizens, laws and penalties, etc. We try and operate in God's kingdom with the wrong currency. It's time to discover our capacity to see God's kingdom come on earth, as in heaven.
Life often throws 'curve balls' at us. It's hard sometimes to keep our faith strong and effective. In this message, Adam Bird looks at our ability to endure, making use of the faith, hope and love that is already given to each of us.
Our God Given Capacity is discovered at the intersection between fruitfulness and knowledge. Vlad Ciolan explains in this message that we are called to live in a way that is consistent with our identification with God who saved us, namely: bearing fruit in good works and increasing in the knowledge of God.
In this Valentines Day message, Adam Bird looks at Jesus washing the disciples feet and sees an example of how we are to love everyone around us - humbly, sacrificially, actively.
Pastor Mark Wiltshire examines the life of Joseph and explores how God used him in many ways to influence everyone he came into contact with. Three key questions: 1. Why does God give influence? 2. How do we receive Godly influence? 3. How do we handle Godly influence?
"But as it is, God arranges the members in the body, each one of them as He chooses." As Christ followers we are called to unity and not uniformity. We need to understand that our capacity is discovered within unity. In this message, Vlad Ciolan teaches us about discovering our capacity in the body of Christ.
The marketplace in the week far more than the church on a Sunday is where we interact we people the most. This was true for Jesus and is also true for us. In this message, Deborah Holman looks at the potential we have to bless others in our places of work.
Pastor Mark Wiltshire raises three questions that are essential for our success in life... 1. Are we hearing God? 2. Are we hungry? 3. Are we healthy?
As followers of Jesus, it's crucial that we regularly read the Word of God to remain healthy.
"We are God's masterpiece, created anew in Christ Jesus to do the good things He planned..." Eph 2:10 Pastor Mark Wiltshire kicks off this new series with a look at how we can set our hearts and minds on being navigated by God. Aiming towards a destination that is beyond our own abilities and embracing the capacity we have...in God.
We are, all of us on our own individual journey through life. But each of our journeys is linked to each others. Adam Bird explores the journey that we have come on as a church over the past year and also looks ahead to the possibilities and potential for 2016!
Vlad Ciolan brings us through the Nativity story and particularly Joseph's journey from unbelief. We all have to walk our own journey of Scepticism to Seclusion to Stability. We need to be aware that throughout the journey, God is with us and will never leave us on our own.
Adam Bird takes the story of the Magi coming from the East to Worship the new born Messiah and brings us 5 key applications that we can consider to increase our own worship of the one who saved us.
Deborah Holman brings a message of Hope in this festive season. 1. Hope is an anchor for our soul 2. Hope reinterprets circumstances 3. Hope depends on knowing the Word 4. Hope provides strength, courage and boldness.
Every journey has a beginning, a middle and an end. Pastor Mark Wiltshire begins our Christmas seasons with a message that inspires us to be prepared for the journey ahead. Remembering that our destination is not just a place, but often a new way of seeing things.
God puts things in our lives to compel us to a course of action. He opens a door and gives us a nudge. We need to surrender our will and submit to his. Deborah Holman explores the persecution of the early church and how God used these difficult times to fulfil his greater purposes - e.g. the spread of the gospel.
Adam Bird takes us into Chapter 12 of the book of Acts. Peter is in prison BUT the church is praying. We see the power of that small word 'BUT' all over scripture. We also examine what it meant for those early disciples to BELONG to the church. How should this affect our approach to church. Do we belong to the same church? Do we have the same calling?
Pastor Mark Wiltshire looks at the early church and particularly at Barnabas, who was instrumental in the development of Paul and in the growth of the church in Antioch. Encouraging people is a sure way to see them ignited for activity.
Vlad Ciolan teaches from the book of Acts - Four characteristics of Community Changers: - they put God before culture - they let God's Word convict them - they face criticism - they endure patiently
Looking at Peter's interaction with Cornelius, Pastor Mark Wiltshire shows us that we need to be positioned for purpose.
Adam Bird, speaking from Acts 9:31-43, takes us through the account of Peter healing Aeneus and raising Tabitha. We need to understand that Faith always requires action. As followers of Jesus we should Emulate what he did, we should have an expectation that He will step in to situations and we should exalt Him in all things.
Deborah Holman teaches us from Acts 9:20-31. 1. We grow in a time of peace - we need to know and use our seasons appropriately. 2. We should walk in the fear of the Lord 3.We can walk in the comfort of the Holy Spirit
Pastor Mark looks at Saul's and Ananias's visions in Acts and teaches that trusting God is not the same as trusting people. We need to have a Spiritual Vision. We need to battle our doubts and we need to be willing to become God's instrument.
A short message to keep you informed and connected during this week of prayer and fasting.
A short message to keep you informed and connected during this week of prayer and fasting.
A short message to keep you informed and connected during this week of prayer and fasting.
A short message to keep you informed and connected during this week of prayer and fasting.
Pastor Mark Wiltshire continues our current series by looking at Saul's Damascus Road conversion.
Deborah Holman continues this series through the book of Acts by teaching about Philip the Evangelist. Philip was fully prepared to respond to the Ethiopian Eunuch's needs. Philip opened his mouth and preached Christ. It is essential that we are ready to reach people when the opportunity arises by preaching and demonstrating Christ and saving faith.
As we begin this new series. We return to the book of Acts, starting at Chapter 8 and Pastor Mark, looking at the character of Philip, reminds us that we are called to respond, called to act, and called to confront with boldness.
Adam Bird ends this series by looking at the first 3 verses of Hebrews chapter 12 and seeing how Christ followers can be encouraged and cheered on to endure the race by looking to Jesus - the author and perfecter of faith.
Pastor Mark Wiltshire shows us 3 aspects of faith from the life of Abraham - 1. Faith responds to God's call 2. Faith continues believing - despite circumstances 3. Faith is willing to sacrifice
Vlad Ciolan takes us through the life of Noah and describes 7 traits of a person of faith./
Jacob was a man renown for many things in his life. However, the writer of Hebrews, focusses on Jacob's last few moments as his demonstration of faith. At this time, Jacob demonstrated his faith by: 1. Blessing Joseph's sons 2. Leaning on his staff 3. Worshipping
We can learn to demonstrate and grow our own faith by emulating Jacob in his last moments.
Rahab was a prostitute whose life teaches us that no matter who we are or what our background we are loved and accepted by God. She teaches us about the need to come out from a godless world, live a separated life and demonstrate our faith by what we do.
Enoch was the seventh from Adam and described as a man who pleased God such that he didn't see death. He gives us a glimpse of Gods future plan to overcome death in Jesus Christ and teaches us that without faith it is impossible to please God.
If you step out of the boat, there is a good possibility, like Peter you will sink. If you don't step out, there is a guaranteed certainty that you will never walk on water. In this final message from the Strength & Courage series, Adam Bird encourages us, like Peter, to step out of the boat, to risk sinking and to demonstrate active faith.
Continuing this series about Strength and Courage, Vlad Ciolan reminds us 'who is prayer about?'
Deborah Holman brings a message inspiring us to a willingness to change. New ways of doing things start with new ways of thinking. God wants to use you where your passions and competence intersect.
This Father's Day, Adam Bird brings a message about growing stronger families. Using Psalm 127 we can see that we need to make God the builder (authority) in our family, the protector in our family and the provide in our family. If we don't - all the things we put in place ourselves are 'in vain'.
Pastor Mark continues his message about giving to give and not giving to get. The tithe is a universal, kingdom principle that predates the law. There is blessing in giving the first fruits of our harvest.
Pastor Mark Wiltshire talks about giving to give instead of giving to get. We can live our life with a selfish and grudging heart or a generous and grateful heart. God blesses the generous in every area of their life, not just finances.
Vlad Ciolan explores two simultaneous stories - Moses at the top of the Mountain with God and Aaron at the foot of the mountain with the people. Exodus 32 Aaron faced pressures from people, the past and the present. At the same time God was with Moses planning: His presence, the priesthood of Aaron and Purity for Israel.
Pastor Mark Wiltshire explores the story of Jacob - How God changed his destiny. God blessed him in the place where he wrestled...
"I'm not afraid of failing, I'm afraid of succeeding in things that don't matter." Adam Bird uses the story of Gideon to help us understand where to put our focus, from where our courage comes and to try and see ourselves as God sees us...
Deborah Holman brings a great word about unity in the church. If one part of the body suffers, every part suffers with it....The fact is, we need each other - every one of us. In order for us to experience a healthy church each of us needs to play their part. No one is expendable.
Pastor Mark Wiltshire continues this series by encouraging us to look inside ourselves and change what needs to be changed.
Pastor Mark Wiltshire begins this new series by looking at the difference between strength and courage. Strength is the ability to persist. Courage is the ability to start again, to face danger, difficulty or pain despite fear.
Guest speaker Gary Rucci introduces our new series - Strength and Courage. God's ways are always higher to ours. He is looking to shape our perspective towards bigger thoughts and bigger ways. Are you willing to allow God to confront your perspective?
Vlad Ciolan explores 5 ingredients for a healthy prayer life, taken from James 4:1-6 Submit to God Resist the devil Draw near to God Repent Humble yourself
Pastor Mark Wiltshire explores the reasons for the death and resurrection of Jesus and the benefits we receive from now to eternity.
Pastor Mark Wiltshire opens up Easter with a message that exposes the humanity of Jesus and the decisions he made in the week leading to his execution and resurrection. ‘Making a Personal Stand’ considers the journey of intentionality, obedience and visibility that Jesus committed himself to walking in those final few days.
Pastor Mark Wiltshire rounds up this series from the Book of Ruth looking at how Ruth and Boaz were able to rewrite their destiny.
Adam Bird teaches from Ruth 4. Circumstances can be good or bad however our response can always be good. We all have the potential to be our best version, our worst version or any version in between for any given moment. What can we learn from Ruth, Boaz and Naomi about being the best possible version of us no matter what the circumstance.
Deborah Holman brings a great message from Ruth 4: Boaz being a man of integrity positioned himself at the city gate to do what he said he would do. God too, as our kinsman redeemer positioned himself for our salvation and as a result re-positioned us to a place of being seated together with him. Living life from this position will give us a totally different perspective on life.
Pastor Mark Wiltshire teaches from Ruth chapter 3. We can learn so much from the way that Boaz responds to Ruth's request for marriage. Boaz is a man of good character and he knows that within relationships: 1. Integrity attracts 2. Integrity protects 3. Integrity prevails
Adam Bird brings a great message from Ruth chapter 3. Our future needn't be determined by our past choices or present circumstances. We are not entitled to anything but God can redeem our story.
Guest Speaker John Partington brings a great message based around Psalm 91. God makes various promises of things he will do with and for those who love him. An excellent faith building message.
People don't necessarily remember what you say but they always remember how you left them feeling... People respond to kindness. It is not weakness or feminine or about expecting a reward. Naomi recognised that Boaz was a potential 'kinsman redeemer'. God's plan was always to redeem us - our position and our inheritance.
We need to be aware of the source of our provision. God wants us to 'help ourself', recognise His blessings and be 'filled and overflowing'. Like Ruth, we should be obedient to God's word.
It's natural for us to try and move away from a place of discomfort. We would often rather run away than face the issues that we come up against. It is possible to reap in a time of famine (trouble & suffering) - God is waiting for us to come to the place of emptiness (surrender) so that we can move into a time of opportunity.
Everybody wants a better life, right? However, there are so many varied opinions available as to what constitutes a better life and how to get there. In this series, we are studying the book of Ruth and seeing what we can learn from this historical story and finding practical applications for our own life in a modern society.
In order to have a better life we need to get our desires under control, recognise our source of strength and live a determined life.
As we come to the end of 2014 and look forward to the New Year ahead we can be...'confident of this very thing; that He who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ'
Mary couldn't see what the future held, and had no real idea what the Angel's visit would mean in the long term. However, looking back we can see God's plan unfolding in a wonderful and perfect way and we can be assured that God has a perfect plan for us and trust that everything that happens falls under his will.
Concentrate on the future, not the past. Don't let what has already happened pull you down. Reach into the future and believe that, in God, you have control over your destiny.
God has already given you the ability to accomplish much. You are equipped with gifts and skills you may not be using to their full potential. This message parallels our own journey with that of Moses as he was transformed from a self-exiled shepherd to the speaker/leader for an entire nation.
“…you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” This series is a journey into the book of Acts, the formation and growth of the church and how our mission intersects with the mission of the first believers.
“…you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” This series is a journey into the book of Acts, the formation and growth of the church and how our mission intersects with the mission of the first believers.