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In this Fathers’ Day sermon, Abel speaks about the origin story of the apostle Paul, and how Christ transforms him and gives him a new mission for life. As we remember the father figures of our lives, we contemplate how God heals us in community, gives us new sight through our setbacks and fills us with the Holy Spirit.
Acts 9:1-20
Have you ever wondered about what it must feel like to be filled by the Holy Spirit? On Pentecost Sunday, Jacintha speaks about who the Holy Spirit is - that He gives generously to all people, that He compels us to go to all places, that He is a gentle person of power, and that He loves to move in the gathering of a unified people.
Acts 1 & Acts 2
What does it mean to believe in the Son? In the second part of our “We Believe“ series, Mark draws on John 1 and the Nicene Creed to explore how the Son both reveals the father and renews our humanity.
John 1:1-5,9-14,16-18
In this sermon, Abel begins the We Believe series by setting the context for why the Nicene Creed matters in our Christian faith, and how our shared beliefs unite us with the wider body of Christ. We begin with the teaching on God the Father, who is the source and sustainer of all things, who is all-sufficient and sovereign.
Deuteronomy 6:4
Genesis 1:1
Luke 15:11–32
Colossians 1:15-17
Hebrews 1:3
We often get stuck taking sides, but God is always at work beyond our lines. In this message, Alvin explores how practicing open discernment allows you to see the undeniable activity of the Holy Spirit – in yourself, in others, and in unexpected places – revealing God's side in the midst of conflict.
Acts 11:1-18
In this sermon, Jacintha preaches from the story of Peter praying for Tabitha's resurrection. She shares about how the story points to God's proximity with us in our pain, that we can trust in God's power, and that God can use every difficult situation for his purpose.
Acts 9:36-43
Jesus Christ is often on the hearts, minds and lips of many for a myriad of intents and reasons. How should we approach the Son of God who takes away the sin of our world? What does it mean to be called into His family?Let’s consider the truth of God’s Word for our lives today… Mark 3:20-35
"The New" can feel threatening, but what if it's an invitation? This Sunday post-Easter, learn from Acts 5 how to “Navigating ‘The New’: Discern, Don’t Defend”, to Shift your fear to faith, and to step into God's purpose with Spirit-led courage!
Acts 5:17-42
The empty tomb of Easter reveals our hope of life after death. In this talk, Abel speaks about the morning when Mary Magdalene encountered the risen Jesus at the garden tomb, and later went to the disciples with the news: “I have seen the Lord!” — and why we can be sure that the resurrection really happened, and that the resurrection changes everything.
John 20: 1-18
Now we are stuck in the middle, between that lost Eden and that future Garden City. So how now? In this Palm Sunday message, Alvin explores how reclaiming your identity as a temple of the Holy Spirit—a garden of divine presence—can revolutionize how you live, moving beyond mere tasks to manifesting God's life.
Mark 11:1-11
Jacintha continues the sermon series on Tending the Garden of the Inner Life by preaching about the Garden City at the end, found in the book of Revelation. The hope of Christ is that in the end, every tear will be wiped away, every thirst will be satisfied, every thing will be made new, and every transgression made right. Perhaps the best news is that Jesus invites to build the Garden City with him, beginning with the gardens of our inner lives.
Revelation 21:1-8; 22:1-5, 17
There’s something about Eden, the first garden at the beginning of history, that tells us about the original design of our humanity. It’s been said you can never really understand what a fish is like until you study the sea. And if we are to understand something of how we are meant to be, we need only to look at the garden where it all began. In this talk, Abel shares about how God has made us for beauty, connection and good work.
Genesis 2:8-9, Genesis 2:15-22
In this message, we'll unearth Jesus' patient heart in the parable of the fig tree. Discover God's invitation to "dig deep" and "fertilize" your inner life, trusting His timing and embracing His repeated chances for you to bear fruit that lasts.
Passage: Luke 13:6-9
In this message, Archie explores how God calls each of us into his greater plan despite our inadequacies. Looking at Jeremiah's calling, we’re reminded that God chooses us, equips us, and invites us to bear fruit that lasts. Whether you’re new, old, or just passing through, how do you find your place in his vision?
Jeremiah 1:4-10
In this sermon, Jacintha shares part 2 of the vision for HTBB which involves outlining who God has called HTBB to be: that we are a home, a hospital, and an HQ from which we become carriers of hope.
Luke 5:4-11; 27-31
In this talk, Abel talks about the calling that God has given to HTBB to be a centre of worship, community, multiplication and legacy.
Isaiah 61
In Matthew 9:35-38, Jesus looks at the crowds with compassion, seeing them as harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. In times of transition—whether personal, communal, or within ministry—it’s easy to feel disoriented, like those very sheep. Yet, Jesus not only acknowledges the need but also calls for a response.
Matthew 9:35-38
Miles looks at how we can step into God’s promises for our lives and mark these significant moments so that they will stir faith in the future.
Joshua 3:1-7; 14-16; 4:4-7
In this talk, Abel talks about how God ministers to us in our periods of grief and growth; that through the most challenging seasons of change, you can know the truth that Jacob found: “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I was not aware of it.”
Genesis 28:10-22
Kindness lies at the centre of our story. We are a people saved by the kindness of God and so we are called to reflect that same kindness in our lives. So what does this kindness look like? In Hosea 11:1-11, we see how God demonstrates a kindness to us that is costly, compassionate and compelling.
Hosea 11:1-11
Drawing on the teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, and some recent research on human happiness, Abel talks about how Jesus offers us the keys to true happiness and satisfaction: stop the worry, see the beauty and seek the Kingdom of God and His righteousness.
Matthew 6:25-34
When Paul and Silas were trapped in prison, they began to pray and worship and the power of God was released in the most extraordinary way. Miles looks at how we can likewise find freedom when we feel trapped.
Acts 16:23-34
What if the greatest breakthroughs of 2025 aren’t in your plans but in your obedience to a simple call? Leon looks at Nathanael’s encounter with Jesus, unpacking the cost of discipleship, the promise of “greater things,” and how Jesus becomes the bridge between heaven and earth. This year, how will you step into all that God has called you to?
John 1:43-51
Amidst the suffering and the weariness that we face in this world, how can we find joy? Alvin shares from Revelation 21:1-7 on Jesus, the coming King, who brings a Kingdom with no more tears and no more death, and how we can come to the manger and receive our King.
Revelation 21:1-7
God guided and directed the wisemen in the Christmas story in various ways. God can still guide you today in your decisions and life in the same ways. Miles looks at how.
Matthew 2:1-12
Did you know that one of the most repeated phrase in the Bible is “Do not be afraid”? The Bible offers, time and time again, a call, an invitation to us, to be a people of peace. In this talk, Abel talks about how we can be a non-anxious presence to an anxious world.
Luke 2:8-15
Advent is a season of waiting, but it’s not passive. Sarah looks at how we can wait with hope and expectation, certain that one day Christ will return.
Isaiah 9:2, 6-7
Mark explores what it means to say that Christ is King and the difference the true power and authority of Jesus makes in our lives today.
Revelation 1.4–8
It's easy to get lost in the white noise of our thoughts, worries, and distractions. Yet, God invites us into a place of peace and purpose - a space where we can intentionally carve out time to encounter him. Where is your garden? Where is the quiet place where you can walk, talk, and listen to God's voice?
King David is famously known as "a man after God's own heart." He was passionate for the right thing in God's eyes. He was also like everyone else, fallible. How do the chequered narratives of King David point us beyond good intentions and massive failings, towards the only King who could demonstrate steadfast love and bring about lasting change for good?
2 Samuel
Miles looks at the kingship of Saul and considers the lessons we can learn from his failures. The shortcomings of Saul are in stark contrast with the perfect kingship of Jesus.
1 Samuel
In this sermon, we look at the story of Noah and the great flood in Genesis 6-8. Jesus says that in the last days, it will be as in the days of Noah. We are living in the last days as we await the return of Jesus. So how then should we live in the last days? The story of Noah is a microcosm of Gods greater plan for the salvation of the world. Another flood is coming, a flood of God’s salvation as God brings his harvest in at the end of ages. Today we look at God’s instructions to Noah to see what we can learn about navigating the times we are in. First, God told Noah to build a large boat which is a picture of building a large faith in God. Then to enter the boat which represents entering into the grace of God and finally to leave the boat, which is our call to go out and be carriers of God’s presence into the world.
Genesis 6:14-22,7:13,8:15-22
In Luke 10:1-9, Jesus sends out 72 followers, reminding us that we don’t need to be among the 12 apostles to fulfill God’s mission. Each of us is called to share His message of love and hope, even when faced with daunting challenges. In this talk, Ric illuminates how every believer has a crucial role to play in God’s work, empowering us to embrace our calling and make a meaningful impact.
Luke 10:1-9
Have you ever wondered if God is good? In this sermon, Jacintha addresses this question based on Jesus' conversation with the rich young ruler.
Mark 10:17-31
The Pygmalion effect is a phenomenon that happens when our expectations of others become a self fulfilling prophecy. People become what others believe them to be. In this talk, Abel explores what would happen if we truly believed God's words over us: that He has chosen and predestined us, that He has freed us, and that He has set us apart to be blessings to the world.
Ephesians 1:1-14
What does revival mean to you? In this talk, Al unpacks the transformative power of revival and why it is important for us to be preparing our hearts for God's move. Discover how consecration, contention, and communion are essential keys to unlocking powerful spiritual awakening in our lives and communities.
Mark 1:1-11
What does revival mean to you? In this talk, Al unpacks the transformative power of revival and why it is important for us to be preparing our hearts for God's move. Discover how consecration, contention, and communion are essential keys to unlocking powerful spiritual awakening in our lives and communities.
Mark 1:1-11
As HTBB celebrates turning 10 years old, we look at God’s promises to Abraham and what that means for our future. You’re part of a bigger story, God’s unfolding story, and the best is yet to come!
Genesis 15:1-7
Mark explores the way Paul prays in Ephesians 3 in order to dedicate the church to the Father’s presence and purpose for all generations. God is always doing more than we can ask or imagine, and this prayer invites us to celebrate the story of God’s faithfulness, to build in our generation in ways that reflect and make room for him, and to wait on the Spirit to empower and to fill us as his temples.
Joel 2:28-32
How can we impact not just our generation, but other generations around us as well? Alvin shares from Hebrews 11:32-40,12:1-3 on God’s impossible call on our lives, but how we can receive impossible resources from God himself.
Hebrews 11:32-12:3
George Orwell said, “Every generation imagines itself to be more intelligent than the one that went before it, and wiser than the one that comes after it”. But what does God think? What does He actually see, when He looks at the generations? In this talk, Abel talks about how our God is the God of all the generations; He is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in love and faithfulness.
Exodus 34:6-8
Do your hopes and dreams lie scattered like bones in a valley of despair? Do you feel dry, lacking identity, purpose and vitality? The prophetic vision of Ezekiel 37 speaks of how God would revive his people living in Exile, but also continues to speak to us about how God brings resurrection life to us today.
Ezekiel 37:1-10
The bible is largely silent about the years preceding Jesus’ public ministry, except for a short section in the Gospel of Luke, in chapter 2, where we are told about the 12 year-old Jesus. Between this section to the next, when Jesus is an adult, there is an 18 year gap. In this talk, Abel shares about what happened in the 18 year period: when Jesus grew in wisdom, stature and favour, modelling for us how we too can grow.
Luke 2:41-52
Have you ever experienced conflict? Are you experiencing conflict right now? Alvin shares from Ephesians 2:11-22 on how Jesus dealt with conflict, and how we can find reconciliation in our own lives as well.
Ephesians 2:11-22
In this sermon, Jacintha speaks about what it means to be saved and how being ‘in Christ’ has an impact on your past, present, and future. Ephesians 2:1-10
In this talk, Feng explores the significance of the Last Supper, connecting it to the Passover celebration and Jesus' ultimate sacrifice. Learn about the anticipation and love that fueled this sacred gathering, and how it foreshadows our eternal hope.
Feeling overlooked? Mark explores how Zacchaeus, a shunned tax collector, climbed a tree to see Jesus. Discover how Jesus used meals to connect with people, why Zacchaeus' climb matters to you, and how Jesus' invitation can change your life, even if you feel like an outsider.
In Luke 14 Jesus goes to eat at the house of a prominent Pharisee. Through his words and actions, Jesus teaches some important things about the Kingdom of God.
Luke 14:1-14
Join us as Rev. Mark Roper, vicar of Fabric Church, Manchester explores the timeless parable of the Prodigal Son in this powerful word.
Luke 15:11-32
What does it mean to hold fast to God and closely follow Him in life? Through Psalm 17, we see David demonstrate an attitude of unwavering faith in God despite the adversities he faced because he knew God would answer.
Psalm 17:1-6
Are you facing an upcoming change? In this talk, we look at how Jesus prepares his followers who were about to face an unsettling change in John 16. He gives them a clear strategy: Define reality. Take heart. Embrace truth.
John 16:33, Mark 6:47-52
In his first letter to Timothy, Paul shares profound wisdom on how to grow as a disciple and a leader. This pastoral epistle continues to speak powerfully to us today.
1 Timothy
God is our heavenly Father who knows our needs, even before we ask of Him. Prayer is not just about asking God for our needs, it is about a relationship with our Father in heaven. Jesus showed us a model of depending on God for all our needs. In the Lord's prayer, he taught us to petition for 3 specific needs that is food (give us our daily bread), forgiveness (forgive us as we forgive others) and freedom (lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one). In this talk, we explore what it means to pray these petitions and how God provides for these needs. We see how Jesus is God's ultimate provision for all our needs, all we have to do is ask and receive.
Matthew 6: 11-13
Miles begins our sermon series on the Lord’s Prayer. The prayer begins with intimacy, “Our Father”, and with authority, “in heaven”. Learn how the 53 words of the Lord’s Prayer can transform your prayer life.
Matthew 6:9-13
Worship is more than songs we sing on Sundays. Leon explores how a social reject modelled authentic worship that involves:
🧡 Encounter with Jesus
👐 Costs us something in order to gain everything 🏹 Points others back to Jesus
from the encounter with Jesus, the cost of worship as well as the transformation that our worship can bring to others.
John 4:1-26
Charlotte explores how we keep growing in confidence in God’s calling for us while remaining humble and unassuming about ourselves.
Isaiah 6:1-8
The Holy Spirit is often described in the Bible as water or a river. In this talk, Miles looks at the transforming impact of the water of life that is the Spirit; not a distant concept, but a life-giving river and how this "water of life" has the power to transform us from the inside out.
Ezekiel 47:1-7, 12
In this talk, Sarah explores the story of Ruth and the themes of loyalty, hard work, sacrificial love, and the incredible legacy that reveals God's ever-present hand at work.
Ruth 1-4
Mark explores what Jesus’ call to remain or abide in him means for us today, in whatever season we find ourselves.
John 8.30–36
Many cultures have a complex relationship with death and money. Nothing is perhaps more taboo than these two subjects; because the loss of life and the lack of money represent our biggest fears and struggles. In this sermon, Abel shares about how our Christian hope changes everything about how we see death and money. We will read about passages that speak of what happens after death, and what we can do with our money – and why Christians have a radically different vision about them.
1 Corinthians 16:1-3, 1 Corinthians 15: 35-38 and 42-49, 1 Corinthians 15:58
Miles looks at Isaiah 55 and considers what this passage tells us about the unchanging promises of God and what He calls us into in the next chapter of the life of HTBB.
Isaiah 55:1-7
Ever wondered why Christians witness? In this talk, Ps. Benny Ho dives into four biblical reasons for sharing your faith, and the ways it can strengthen our own belief.
Do you ever have questions about who you are, really? In this sermon, Jacintha speaks about our identity through the lens of David's life. In Christ, we will discover our God-given identity; that we are not simply the labels that are put on us and that in Christ, we are more than enough.
1 Samuel 16:6-11; 1 Samuel 18:5-9; 2 Samuel 11:1-6, 26; 2 Samuel 12:1-13
Do you feel ashamed at times in your life? In John 21:15-19, Alvin shares how Jesus allowed Peter to experience love and restoration when he faced shame.
John 21:15-19
Miles explains three consequences of the resurrection of Jesus which mean that we can live with real hope. John 20:10-18
The cross of Good Friday was a picture of utter irony. Instead of a throne, this King is lifted up on a cross to be crucified. Instead of adulation and cries of “Long live the King”, the bloodthirsty crowd cries out, “Crucify Him”. Instead of a crown of glory, a crown of thorns was twisted together, and set on His head. Yet the irony reveals a deeper truth. A truth that is cherished by those who see now, for Good Friday tells a different story from what it seemed at first. In this talk, Abel shares about who Jesus is, through His sacrifice on the cross. Matthew 27:27-31, Galatians 3:13, Isaiah 53
Palm Sunday marks Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, a pivotal moment before his crucifixion. Bishop Thorpe will delve into the significance of this event, helping us understand the true nature of Jesus' kingship and its message for our lives today.Whether you're a longtime believer or someone curious to learn more, this sermon will offer a fresh perspective on Jesus' teachings and the hope he offers.Matthew 21:1-11
Before his crucifixion, as Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a lowly donkey, he branded himself as a gentle and loving king. This was in contrast to the traditional expectations of power and triumph. Tonyong explores the nature of Jesus’ kingship and it means to us today. Matthew 21:1-11
In a world of chaos and disappointments, it is easy to lose sight of hope. In this talk, Feng shares on the hope that comes in the form of a fulfilment of a covenant prophesied in Jeremiah 31:31-34, and uncovers the truth that Christ is the ultimate provider of the eternal hope. Jeremiah 31:31-34
The season of Lent is like the Israelites' long season in the wilderness, where they confronted the stark realities of scarcity, vulnerability, and their own sin. Lent invites us to look at what we'd rather avoid--the barren and broken places in our own hearts. The gift in that is that it can clear the way for a deepened trust in God. Jesus picked up this stark, strange story in Numbers to describe his mission to the world so, odd as it is, it's worth a look. Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:14-17
In this season of Lent, many of us may grapple with different temptations. Alvin shares from Matthew 4:1-11 on the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, how these temptations remain relevant in our modern lives, and how we can navigate them today. Matthew 4:1-11
Baptism is described as the outward profession of an inward transformation that the Spirit of God accomplishes. With reference to scripture in Acts 2:22-47, Paul reflects on the life-changing implications of Christ's death, resurrection, and coming again for the believer, the church, and the world. Acts 2:22-47
Jonah 3 is a story of how the mercy of God not only helped restore a man’s faith, but also triumphed in the redemption of a whole nation. Jonah 3:1-10
Jonah hits rock bottom when in the belly of the fish, but his prayer shows us how we can turn to God and find hope even at our lowest point. Jonah 2:1-10
To kickstart our sermon series on the book of Jonah, Sarah looks at how we can find grace in the storms we face. Jonah 1:1-17
Our identity is deeply intertwined with our communities. When we are in growing teams, we grow. When we commit to growing in teams, they grow. Nothing multiplies without great teams. In this talk, Abel shares on what grows great teams and how we can grow as individuals, from the book of Ephesians. Ephesians 4:11-16
Miles looks at Elisha’s encounter with the impoverished widow in 2 Kings 4 when God multiplied her resources, and asks ‘How does God multiply today?’ 2 Kings 4:1-7
Whether you're carrying emotional burdens, struggling with relationships, or just feeling the weight of the world, finding rest in Christ offers hope and practical guidance for finding true peace in the midst of the daily storm. In this sermon, Mark explores how finding rest in Christ becomes the unexpected key to transformation in your life. Matthew 11:25-30
When people think of new year’s resolutions, they often think of actions (e.g. eat less sugar, exercise more regularly). But Romasn 12 offers us a different perspective emphasising on the importance of beginning any transformation with the renewal of the mind. Leon unpacks how the revival of our being can then impact our doing – not just on the level of the individual but to impact society and the world at large. Romans 12
God was born one of us that first Christmas. Miles asks why he came, why ‘The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us’, and what this means for us. John 1:1-14
Why did an angel appear to shepherds to tell them about Jesus’ birth, and what can we learn from the angel’s message? Alvin shares from Luke 2:8-15 on what message God had for the shepherds, and how that can speak to us today. Luke 2:8-15
Who were the wisemen and why did they visit the baby Jesus? What do their gifts tell us about who Jesus is? Matthew 2:1-12
What can we learn about how the light of God makes us both confident and humble at the same time? In this sermon, Abel speaks about how the light of Christ can be a clarifying wisdom and an illuminating perspective in a world of doubt and division. 1 Corinthians 3:21-4:7
Waiting is difficult for most, if not all of us. How do we wait with purpose? In this Advent sermon, Jacintha unpacks Luke 1 and speaks about how God is with us in our waiting and that God is birthing a new thing as we wait. Luke 1:11-45
Jesus turning water to wine is the first recorded miracle performed by Jesus and probably one of his most famous miracles! In this sermon, we explore why he did this and more important, what we can learn from this story about who Jesus is and how he comes through for us. John 2:1-11
Referencing Watchman Nee’s writing on the book of Ephesians, Miles considers how Paul instructs the Ephesian Christians to grow in their faith and live out the God-given purpose for the church.
In our message today, Anantha, Edward and Phoebe take us through Matthew 28:19-20, also known as The Great Commission, exploring what it means to us today. Matthew 28:19-20
Do you ever wonder what your calling is? What you were made for? God has a plan for every person he created. When He made you, He knew you and He knew what He made you for. But regardless of our specific callings, there is above it, an indisputable, general call to all his children. And that is the call to holiness. God wants you and me to be holy. In this message, we explore the story of Moses and the burning bush in Exodus 3:1-12. From his story, we see three things about the call to holiness. First, holiness sets you apart, holiness transforms you and holiness prepares you for your assignment. Exodus 3:1-12
Nick explores one of the great passages in John 6 in Scripture involving food, and how Jesus turned the same into a miracle. John 6:5-13
Lisa looks at Genesis 11, and dives into a passage that brings to a head a decades-long conflict between two brothers. It offers a powerful word of hope to those of us who find ourselves in strained situations with the people in our lives. Genesis 33:1-11
Between quitting and persevering, what are the options we can decide on wisely, to grow as God’s people? In this talk, Abel unpacks 3 types of journeys God takes His people through during seasons of displacement and struggle – the Exodus, the Wilderness and the Exile – and how we can learn from them, as we face important decisions in our lives. Exodus 3:7-8, 10, Numbers 14:1-3, Jeremiah 29:5-7
In Philippians 2, Paul paints life and relationships on the grandest possible canvas – the story of the God who humbles himself in Jesus Christ, and who invites us to be imitators of him. Philippians 2:1-11
Chloe looks at Acts 3, and discusses how healing can be an everyday occasion, how we are called to pray for the sick, and to be Jesus' witnesses of God's kingdom here on earth. Acts 3:1-13
Jon explores the meaning behind Jesus' tears before the miraculous raising of Lazarus. He discusses possible implications and how it might apply apply to our understanding of grief, lament and future joy. John 11:1-35
Miles looks at Jesus’ miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead, and asks how we might see more of God’s miraculous power in our lives. John 11:38-44
***Miles looks at why cities are important to God and our God-given role in shaping them today.
Revelation 21:1-5, 22-26; Revelation 22:1-5***
How can we change the culture of the city? Alvin shares with us from Acts 8:4-8 on how God has sent us to the cities we live in today, and how he empowers us to bring joy, freedom, and deliverance to our spheres of influence. Acts 8:4-8
How can we shape the communities we are a part of? Jacintha speaks from Acts 18 about our role in the community – that we were designed for community, we were created to create community, that we are called in the context of community, and ultimately that changed communities change cities. Acts 18:1-11
One of the most famous verses of the Bible is Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." But did you know that the context of this verse is about a people in exile, who are struggling with hopelessness and a bleak sense of future? Amid the pain of separation, isolation and loss, God encourages His people in exile to not only bear the hope of God, but to bring His hope into their places of exile. Join us for the next few weeks in this sermon series on what it means to have and bear God's hope for the city. Jeremiah 29:1-11
Have you ever wondered what partnership with God looks like? One of the greatest partnership of all time recorded in the Bible is one that Elijah had with God. In this sermon, Feng explores both God and our roles by looking at Elijah’s partnership with God. 1 Kings 17-19
Miles looks at Elijah’s showdown with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel and asks how we can worship God and be ‘all in’. 1 Kings 18:26-39
Who is God? Based on the life of Rahab, Jacintha speaks about God’s sovereignty, goodness, and love. Joshua 2:1-21
If Romans is like the Himalayas of the Bible, then Romans 8 is Mount Everest, the climax of the Bible. Our staff team from St. Paul's Theological College brings us through Romans 8 on how to live victoriously. Romans 8:1-39
We all wrestle in life. Our wrestles tell us something about ourselves. There are some wrestles that don’t just describe us, but shape us. That was the kind of wrestle Jacob had with God. Through Jacobs' story, we see the 3 stages of transformation that we go through when we encounter a deep struggle. Genesis 32:22-32
Miles takes us through a spiritual health check to enable us to persevere and grow spiritually. Psalm 37:3-6
In James, we discover the profound impact our words can have. In this word, Stephen addresses the potential for good and evil within our tongues, urging us to tame them and use them for life and blessing instead of destruction. James 3:1-12
Do you ever struggle with reading the Bible? The Bible is God’s written word and His primary way of speaking to us today. When we let the Word of God into our lives, we will grow to love His Word and more importantly, we will fall in love with the giver of this Word. Psalm 119 shows us what it looks like to love the Word of God. In this message, we explore two ways to love God’s Word, that is by knowing the Word and obeying the Word. Psalm 119
Do you feel abandoned, disappointed, or angry at God? Alvin shares with us from Psalm 22 on how King David, and Jesus, had these experiences as well, how they didn’t give up on God, and how God turned things around.
2 Kings 19:14-19
Simple as it is, the word 'sorry' can heal and transform relationships. As we learn from Psalm 32, Mark shares 3 ways in which we can adopt the posture of sorry and find closeness to God in the process. Psalm 32-33
The Jesuit priest, David Steindl-Rast said, "It's not joy that makes us grateful, it's gratitude that makes us joyful." Paul wrote, in all circumstances, give thanks. But how do we cultivate a deliberate practice of gratitude in our lives? In the story of the ten lepers, we see 4 stages of movement in relation to Jesus – and these places are a metaphor for how we can give thanks in all circumstances. Luke 17:11-19
How good are we at just hanging out with God and being in his presence? Steve Chong, the Founding Director of the RICE Movement speaks about what it means to know that we are children of God and unconditionally loved by a perfect Father.
Luke 15:20-31
What does it mean to be an elect exile in today's world? As we navigate our earthly lives, we are encourgated to fix our gaze on the eternal promises that await. In 1 Peter 1: 1-12, we explore how our faith, perseverance, and unwavering hope, becomes a living testament to the transformative work of God, and points others toward the glorious hope found in Christ. 1 Peter: 1-12
Do you feel a bit dry, dead or lifeless in a certain aspect of your life? Or perhaps you are longing for more vitality? Let us explore together God's promises in the book of Ezekiel and how He fulfilled them in the Acts of the Apostles over 600 years later, bringing new life into dry places! Ezekiel 37:1-14 & Acts 2:1- 41
When the plans you’ve made don’t match up to Gods how do you navigate between holding onto hope and surrendering to his will? In Proverbs 3, a letter of guidance, Sara draws out three pointers on how we can move towards embracing the shift. Proverbs 3: 1-13
From the account of the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2, Miles looks at 4 things about the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in our lives.Acts 2:1-12
In this sermon, we delve into the significance of Jesus' Ascension and uncover four timeless truths that can resonate with Christians everywhere, across time. We see how Jesus' Ascension fulfilled his mission, showcases his divine authority, and promised the Holy Spirit.Acts 1:1-11
God promises to give you a new heart and a new spirit, all you need to do is ask for it. In this sermon, Jacintha talks about the process of sanctification and how God gives us the desire and the power for to be formed into the likeness of Jesus.Ezekiel 36:26-27
Some of us may feel challenges to put our anger into words, to put it into perspective or even to put our anger into God's hands. On this second installment to our series "Mad at God", Mark explores Psalm 10's response to finding hope in anger - even in the most angry of situations.
Psalm 10
Do you feel abandoned, disappointed, or angry at God? Alvin shares with us from Psalm 22 on how King David, and Jesus, had these experiences as well, how they didn’t give up on God, and how God turned things around. Psalm 22
Whilst we can’t reduce revival to a method or mechanistic process, Miles looks at how God often works to revive us, our lives and our communities. 2 Chronicles 7:11-16
What does it mean to be Easter people? How do we have perspective in times of pain? In this talk, Abel shares about how we can endure hardship with hope because Christ suffered hardship to be our hope. 1 Peter 1:3-7
A Beautiful Exchange took place on the cross, an exchange that is life changing for you. Miles unpacks the implications for us. Luke 23:32-43
On Palm Sunday, the first day of Holy Week, Jesus entered into Jerusalem before being crucified on the cross and then raised from the dead. This entrance is labeled by writers of the Bible as the Triumphal Entry. The question is "Is Jesus’s entrance really a triumphal one?" And how is his entrance - this unusual entrance - significant for us today? In this Palm Sunday sermon, Feng explores the significance of the triumphal entry by looking at Jesus's identity in light of what happens during the Holy Week. Matthew 21:1-11
Do you sometimes feel you don't have the strength to withstand the stress in your life? In this sermon, Jacintha shares three ways to build strength to withstand stress from Exodus 18:13-27. Exodus 18:13-27
Stress is such an integral part of our everyday life. In this sermon, we follow the journey of the Israelites in Exodus 16 as they navigate a very stressful situation - they are running out of food! Through this passage, we explore the kind of spiritual postures we can adopt in times of stress in order that we may have still have peace amidst difficult times. Exodus 16
In HTBB’s Vision Sunday Part 2, Abel speaks about how God is our protector and provider, our “shield and very great reward”. Waiting between the vision revealed and the provision supplied can be difficult, but God uses these period to teach us how to grow in surrender and generosity. Genesis 12-14, Genesis 15:1
Faith is a journey and those who follow Jesus are pilgrim people. What does this mean for our lives? Genesis 11:27-12:7
Who do you follow? What is your focus? Where is you faith? Dan Blythe, Global Alpha Youth Director spent Sunday with us to unpacks these 3 questions to help us overcome fear with boldness and hope in Jesus.
In Psalm 1, The call to “delight in the Law of the Lord” serves as the foundation for a life of blessedness. This entails living out the righteous principles of God as expressed in his holy word. Paul looks at the passage to unpack how the Holy Spirit enables us to prosper and bear fruit in accordance to God’s righteous law through Jesus. Psalm 1:1-6
John Wentz, Executive Director of Alpha USA, spent the day with us to tell his story of how a desire to disprove Christianity ended up becoming a turning point for coming to faith in Jesus.
Philippians 4:4 says ‘rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice.’ How can we have this joy? Anna looks at how joy in Jesus is supernatural. In Jesus, we can have joy unlimited, joy in the midst of and joy in the everyday! Philippians 4:4
How do we live out the image of God in our daily lives? Alvin shares with us from Acts 2:16-21 that we can’t live it out in our own strength, only the Holy Spirit can give us the power to bear his image. Acts 2:16-21
In this 2nd part of the Imago Dei series, Abel speaks about how the imago dei informs our relationships. You are never more like God than when you love others. Genesis 1:26-28, Mark 12:14-17
Miles begins are series on the Imago Dei and looks at how this speaks to our sense of identity and answers the question, ‘Who am I?’ Genesis 1:26-27, Romans 1:7
Psalm 126 is an ancient prayer that offers us a shape for our own prayers. It reminds us that God is always a God of restoration, and maps out the journey we go on with him as we trust and ask him to move in our lives. Psalm 126:1-6
Are you waiting for something in life? Do you find waiting difficult? Miles looks at the apostle Paul’s advice to the Thessalonians about how to wait well, trusting that God will use the time of waiting.2 Thessalonians 3:11-16
Have you ever felt burdened by blame and shame and a need to renovate your thought life? In this talk, Jacintha speaks about the Fall in Genesis 3, and the events surrounding it and how when sin entered the world, so did blame and shame. But God's intention was for humankind to have authority. And so our steps to renovate our thought lives begin with naming our reality and then claiming our identity in God.
Happy New Year! We have, ahead of us, a full year ahead. The habits we practise for the rest of the year will matter more than the goals that we set today, because we don’t win races by intensity but by consistency. In this talk, Abel speaks about 4 habits we can cultivate to run the race marked out for us.Hebrews 12:1-3
God planned the first Christmas perfectly, but have we prepared our hearts to receive Christ?Galatians 4:4
The birth of Jesus was announced by an angel to shepherds. The angel’s announcement tells us how this child changes our lives still today.Luke 2:10-11
Christmas is fact not fiction, yet it remains deeply mystical and joyful. Miles considers why this is the case.1 John 1:1-4
Did you know that light is a major theme of the bible? Christmas is the celebration of God’s light entering the world. As we enter this Christmas month, Abel talks about the light of Christ, and how you can have this light in the dark times of your life.Isaiah 9, John 1
At the start of advent, we turn to one of the most unusual baby announcements in all history, about a child who will be a wonderful counsellor, mighty God, everlasting father and prince of peace.
Isaiah 9:1-7
There is no fear in God’s perfect love from His knowledge and presence, only freedom. Watch to know how we can place our firm trust in a God who knows all.
Psalm 139:1-24
It was in Joshua’s spiritual encounter before taking Jericho that the battle was won. What can we learn as to how we can prepare for God to overcome the ‘Jericho challenges’ in our lives?
Joshua 5:13-15
If you’ve ever wondered how to transform your life, watch this to see how Jesus transforms Zacchaeus from sinner to son.
Luke 19:1-10
Jesus is the source to a full life. However, this full life in Jesus requires us to have both faith and obedience. Often, Jesus challenges us to grow in us a faith which we do not know we could possess. Other times, he requires us to obey even when we it doesn't make sense. With faith and obedience, we are able to receive from Jesus far more than we can imagine, and lead an abundant life; a life to the full.
John 4:43-54
As people who are made in the image of God, we have a mission to steward and cultivate goodness, to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. God has made us to be contributors – and the measure to which we experience life to the full is the measure to which we share that life with others.
Matthew 5:13-16
The Bible is honest about our seasons of burnout and exhaustion. We see of people in the Bible being burnt out and we also see Jesus speak directly into this subject. This sermon explores Jesus' teachings about how to come out of burnout through intentional prayer, rest and leaning into God's ways.
Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Kings 19:3-18
In this talk, Stew explores how we can release our anxiety to God and embrace a relationship with Him resulting in us experiencing a peace that passes all understanding.
Philippians 4:4-9
Jesus’ story about a good shepherd and his sheep in John 10 gives us some surprising guidance about how we can live life to the full.
John 10:1-15
Whatever the challenges you face in life, Miles reminds us that we worship the God who fights for us and how we can choose faith over fear.
1 Samuel 5:1-7, 7:2-13
Whatever the challenges you face in life, Miles reminds us that we worship the God who fights for us and how we can choose faith over fear.
1 Samuel 5:1-7, 7:2-13
Jacintha looks at the life of Thomas and draws out a few reflections on our own journeys as disciples of Jesus.
John 11:8-16, 20:24-29
Jacintha looks at the life of Thomas and draws out a few reflections on our own journeys as disciples of Jesus.
John 11:8-16, 20:24-29
Things didn’t go as you have expected and you are disappointed. It does not mean God is not with you for His love is never based on your circumstances. Disappointments do not necessarily lead to dead ends, but they can bring forth God’s greater purpose and glory in your life.
John 11:1-44
Things didn’t go as you have expected and you are disappointed. It does not mean God is not with you for His love is never based on your circumstances. Disappointments do not necessarily lead to dead ends, but they can bring forth God’s greater purpose and glory in your life.
John 11:1-44
Miles looks at the story of Balaam and his donkey, and how God takes us from a path of disobedience to one of obedience and blessing.
Numbers 22:12, 15-17, 21-41
Miles looks at the story of Balaam and his donkey, and how God takes us from a path of disobedience to one of obedience and blessing.
Numbers 22:12, 15-17, 21-41
On Jesus’ last day before His death, He demonstrated a powerful lesson, through a shocking act of love. Then He said "I have set you an example ... do as I have done for you." What did he do, that was so important that He timed in the last few hours of His life? In this talk, Abel talks about 3 questions we can ask, to live a life of no regrets.
John 13:1-17
How do we converse with God? Pastor Benny Ho, Senior Pastor of Faith Community Church and good friend of HTBB’s, takes us through 2 Chronicles 20 and how we can build a practice of dynamic prayer to keep company with God.
2 Chronicles 20:1-12
We can learn a lot about God's heart and intent for His creation through the creation accounts in Genesis 1 and 2. In this message, we dive into this creation story to learn more about God and ourselves and how that can impact our perspective on life in today's world.
Genesis 1-2
Jesus loved to tell stories. Jacintha preaches from the life of Joseph in Genesis 45-50 to encourage us to make sense of our own stories. As we share our stories and recognise the patterns of our past, the encouragement is that we can pursue the plans and promises God has for our lives.
Genesis 45-50
Breathe and lean on Jesus. Today, we learn about the two truths we can hold on to in anxious times.
Psalms 139
Miles speaks on the healing of Naaman, and how he received the word he needed from God, rather than the word he wanted or expected. Will we be open to receiving the word we need?
2 Kings 5:1-18
Jesus not only has great vision for our lives he also gives us the steps by which we see that vision become action. In our second talk on the great commandment we look at what it means to Love People on Purpose.
Matthew 22:34-40
Jesus evangelised by going to the people. Steve Chong, the founder of the RICE Movement, unpacked Jesus’ perfect model for bringing his message far and wide.
Matthew 9:35-38
If faith is a journey we all take, Miles looks at the directions of that journey as we follow Jesus.
Luke 6:12-19
What’s it all about? In Matthew 22 Jesus shows us what to hang our lives on in order for them to make sense.
Matthew 22:34-40
Joseph's life was at first defined by dreams, but his dreams were then refined by responsibility. As Christ-followers, we are a people of dreams: with a faith for the future, and a faithfulness for the present. In this talk, Abel talks about how God's dreams for us are often different, bigger and further than imagined.
Genesis 37-50; 50:19-20
The Genesis stories give us a facinating expose on how sin tries to work in and through us and how God works to set us free.
Genesis 4:1-16
The concept of God the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) as three persons in one being may be quite difficult to fully grasp. But at the heart of it He is a relational God. He is a housekeeping and homemaking God; he gives us our mission for the world and our model for community.
John 14:1-3, 9-12, 15-17, 23
Miles looks at 4 ways in which the Holy Spirit makes a real difference in our lives.
Acts 2:1-6, 13-18, 37-41
In the face of uncertainty, we can know that our calling is secure because it’s fixed on a God who never changes and never fails. Jesus’ ascension into heaven gives us insight into who we are called to, what we are called to do and how we can grow in our calling.
Acts 1:6-11
No one and no part of you is written off in the Kingdom of God. Today, we explore God's heart and love for all people.
Acts 10:1-36, 44-48
In Luke 11, Jesus teaches on prayer by telling a story. Jesus takes off the table some of the lies we sometimes believe when our prayers go unanswered, calling us to pray continually, with both honesty and hope, to the God who hears and moves amongst us.
Luke 11:5-13
God in his infinite wisdom and grace invites us to be part of his kingdom and his redemptive work. Well, how does he do it? He brings in different people into our lives, at every stage of the journey. God’s plan for our lives involves other people too!
Acts 9:1-22
There is so much to say about the resurrection of Jesus, but as a priority in his firest appearance to the disciples as a group Jesus tells them three things that are key for them and us to know.
Luke 24:33-49
The ‘old you’ has now been buried with Christ. The ‘new you’ has risen with Christ. Play your part in the new creation ushered in by the resurrection of Jesus.
John 20:1-18
'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ Why did Jesus cry out these words on the cross? What do they tell us about what was happening, and what does this mean for us in our times of need?
Mark 15:33-39
On Palm Sunday, Jesus entered Jerusalem and the crowds asked: Who is this? In this sermon, Jacintha speaks about who Jesus, who we are, and how knowing who Jesus is can impact the way we live the rest of our lives.
Matthew 21:1-14
Through the Last Supper Jesus had with His disciples, Priscilla unpacks the meaning of communion and why we celebrate it as the Church.
Luke 22:14-20
Stew explores three different perspectives on how we can play our part in the mission of sharing the gospel to see the great commission fulfilled!
Mark 6:7-13
Jesus is a great teacher, who calls his disciples to be with him in order to learn from him. In Mark 4, Jesus unpacks why he teaches in the way that he does and how we can have ears to hear.
Mark 4:1-23, 33-34
Miles looks at what Sabbath means and how Jesus both stretches and fulfils it.
Mark 2:23-3:6
During Jesus’ time in the wilderness he used 2 things to withstand the attacks of the devil AND he’s given them to us to use today.
Luke 4:1-13
From 1 Kings 19, Priscilla speaks on the new assignment God gave to Elijah to invest in the next generation by reaching, calling them into relationship with God and releasing them into their calling.
1 Kings 19:9-21
Sometimes God asks us to take the road less travelled, to leave something that looks successful and to trust him on a different path, a path that leads to greater purposes.
Acts 8:26-40
Jesus lead we love. Today, we learn what does love look like in action and how we can grow in loving others well.
1 Corinthians 13:1-8
Jesus says 5 phrases to Peter after the resurrection that restores his fractured faith and sets a new course for his life. What are they and how do they speak to us today?
John 21:15-25
When Jesus proclaimed the words of the Beatitudes, it sent shock waves to the first century world -- for no earthly ruler, emperor or king had ever built their kingdom on the foundations that Jesus had laid. In this sermon, we look at how to live under His blessing, and to be recipients of God’s favour. Matthew 5:1-10
The opposite of offense is faith. But what does this look in practice? We unpack the story of Jesus healing a paralysed man (and the seemingly offensive actions that take place), to see how we can approach tough situations through the lens of faith.
Mark 2:1-12
Miles looks at how we can pray for healing using the model that Jesus showed us.
Mark 1:35-45
This sermon is intended for anyone who is going through, or has been through a wilderness season in their lives. God is in the waiting season with you, and Jesus is the way in the wilderness.
Mark 1:1-13
As we begin the new year, we look at the principle of Sowing and Reaping, and how God can multiply what is in your hand -- if you will sow in the Spirit.
Galatians 6:7-10
It's the last Sunday of 2021! With 5 days left to the year, let's take some time to reflect on the year that has passed and prepare ourselves for the year to come. In this message, we use the verses from Colossians 3 to help give us a framework for reflection.
Colossians 3:12-17
Miles turns to the story of Simeon and Jesus to ask how we can take hold of hope this Christmas.
In the Christmas story we discover that ultimately home is not a place but a person, and Miles considers how we can come home this Christmas.
This is a conversation about the story of Jesus’ birth — looking at the world, family and circumstances he was born into. Join us as we chat with Steve Chao, Datin Kathleen Chew and Steven Thang as they weigh in from their unique perspectives!
Today is the beginning of Advent which is a season of reflection on the coming of Jesus, both in the past as a baby and in the future in glory. Jesus talks about his second coming to prepare his disciples and to inform them on how to live well. In the passage today we explore one of these moments.
In a world of relative truth, it's challenging to our true identity. In this talk, Priscilla speaks from John 18: 33-38 on how the truth of who we are is only found in who God is.
Miles looks at when Jesus walked on water to come to the disciples’ help when they were on the lake in a storm, and looks at how Jesus gets us through the storms of life.
Jesus invites us to be His disciples. Today, we learn what that means, how can we grow to become a disciple of Jesus and what it means to choose Jesus over everything.
Singing and songs are all throughout the bible and it is a mark of the Christian faith. Stew explores why God’s people sing and what difference it makes in our own lives and in our church community.
Miles looks at four ways to fight anxiety and have inner peace regardless of our circumstances.
We’re entering one of the most turbulent and confusing phases of the pandemic. In the midst of this highly volatile season, Alvin shares with us from James 5:13 that in every situation, the wisest response is always to look up, in prayer or in praise.
Are you experiencing conflict now? How can we be wise in a time of division? In the 3rd part of the Wise Up series, we look at 4 actions we can take in conflict, from the book of James.
Jacintha continues the sermon series on wisdom from the book of James, looking at how God wants to use our battles to form the basis of our becoming.
As average working hours have increased by 3 hours globally during the pandemic, how can we avoid burnout by focusing on a life of fruitfulness that is shaped and fuelled by God to bring about transformation?
Miles speaks about how we can lay the foundations of renewal in our lives and in our church.
Nehemiah 2:17-18, 8:9-10 | Miles looks at the model set out in Nehemiah for how to rebuild post-pandemic and see renewal in our church and nation.
To follow Jesus is to be changed. But as anyone who has ever tried to change will know change is hard. In Romans 12 Paul shows us how this change is possible and why we would want to make this transformation our life’s pursuit. // Accompanying this talk are 5 bite sized videos looking at different aspects of building your inner life:
Jacintha speaks about Jesus’ first public miracle in which he turns water into wine, and how it gives us a framework for how we can move from a state of languishing into a season of flourishing.
In our reading today we see that even in times of lack and loss abiding in Jesus not only means we have what we need but empowers us to continue supporting others too.
John 6:1-15
God is the Gardener, Jesus is the Vine and we are the branches. In this talk, Kate unpacks John 15:1-11, looking at how we can intertwine our lives with Jesus.
John 15:1-11
In this part 1 of Abide Series, Aaron talks about what it means to have a heart of a “Just because….I love Jesus”.
John 12 1-8
Jeremiah 29 is the letter the prophet Jeremiah wrote to the exiles in Babylon when the people of God had experienced collective trauma and were scattered. Miles looks at the wisdom this letter offers us at a time of collective crisis and when we are the dispersed digital diaspora of God’s people.
How we speak impacts our whole lives and those around us, so how do we make sure it’s good? In this talk, Abi explores how to live your best life from James 3, by filtering our words to bring life to those around us.
James 3:2-13
One of the overriding emotions of this season has been the feeling of being lost. Not physically lost, becasue we are at home but lost in life. And the problem with feeling lost is that we are more likely to latch onto the things that help us feel in control even when we are not. Jesus today paints a powerful picture of our situation and shows us how we can have hope in the midst of being lost and how we can let him lead us home.
What is our role in the Kingdom of God? In God’s Kingdom, all are welcomed and given a seat at the table. But we don't just have a place, we have a purpose for our lives.
Do you ever wonder where you should focus your attention, or what your priorities should be? Jesus says the way to work this out is to ‘seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and claims that that obeying this simple command will not only give you vision for your life, and direction for your day but also helps us combat the biggest barrier we face this area: anxiety. Pretty big claim!
Miles explores the Kingship of Jesus, and how our understanding of this enables us to bow the knee in worship of Him.
Miles looks at the antidote to the dangers of negative comparison and self-promotion in our lives.
Bible Passage : Mark 9:33-35; Mark 10:35-45
Jacintha speaks from the encounter between the woman with the issue of the blood and Jesus, and how we can take hold of our breakthrough: by putting ourselves in the presence of God, by packing our minds with the promises of God, and by pushing into the purpose that God has for us.
Bible Passage : Mark 5:21-34
The church is described as being a family, but what is the family like? In this sermon, Abi explores 3 key traits of the Family of God based on the first description of the Early Church.
Bible Passage : Acts 2:42-47
Priscilla speaks on how, as followers of Jesus, we have all been given spiritual gifts by the Holy Spirit and play a unique part in the Kingdom of God.
Bible Passage : 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
Miles looks at what the transfiguration tells us about Jesus.
Bible Passage : Mark 9:2-13
In a time where everything is being shaken the question is where can we build our lives that won't be moved. In todays reading that comes at the end of the sermon on the mount Jesus points to himself.
Bible Passage : Matthew 7:21-28
How do we live in victory over the forces of evil around us? In Part 2 of this series, we look the confidence we can have in Christ. We have everything we need to overcome our battles.
Bible Passage : Ephesians 6:10-18
We all face various battles in life like anger, addiction, conflict with people, etc. How do be victorious in these battle and experience the fullness of life that Christ promised? Today, we learn that God is able and He has enabled us.
Bible Passage : Ephesians 6:10-15
Jesus is alive! And yet the threats and fears around us remain. How can we overcome these fears and anxieties in our lives? Alvin shares from John 20:19-31 on how we can receive God's peace through receiving the Holy Spirit in faith.
Bible Passage : John 20:19-31
Miles explains how Jesus’ death on the cross was a victory over all the powers of darkness, and what this means for our lives.
Bible Passage : John 19:28-37
Miles explains why the resurrection of Jesus brings hope for all of us & the whole of creation.
Bible Passage : Matthew 28:1-10
Would peace be restored when we are all vaccinated? It is verbally easier to say that Jesus is the Prince of Peace or do not worry. But how do we practically receive and proclaim that truth of Christ's peace in our lives today?
Bible Passage : Matthew 21:1-11
It’s been just over a year since we first went into lock down, and with the end in sight it can be tempting to think of all of this as a very frustrating interruption, but in our reading today we see how every trial and test we face is not an interruption but preparation for our calling.
Bible Passage : Matthew 4:1-11
Miles unpacks the words of Jesus, “See, I have placed before you an open door that no-one can shut”.
Bible Passage : Revelation 3:7-13
Have you you ever wonder why we need be salt and light in this world? From Matthew 5:13-16, Pastor Benny shares with us how to be effective “salt and light” in our workplaces, homes and cities.
Bible Passage: Matthew 5:13-16
We have all lost something in this season, and Jesus says that mourning and grief are a vital part of a life spent following him. Today we look at why this is and what we get as we lean into our lack and loss.
Bible Passage : Matthew 5:1-12, 23:37-24:2
In the third and final part of this series, we look at the 3 secrets to joy. In 1 Thessalonians, we read about how as followers of Jesus, we don’t only have a future hope and a growing holiness, we have a present joy. How do we grow in joy, in a time of pain?
Bible Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18
Abi continues on our series in 1 Thessalonians 4, exploring the question what God’s will for our lives? How do we ensure our lives aren’t just about what we do but who we are becoming?
Bible Passage: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
In spite of the hardships they faced, the Christians in Thessalonica were a model to many others. In St Paul’s first letter to them he gives them advice on how to continue to live lives worthy of God. What can we learn from this to enable us to live like Christ and model it to others?
Passage : 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10; 2:5-12
God is on the racetrack of your life cheering you on. This season will flip you upside down but the question is which way are you gonna land? As we look at the relationship between Zacchaeus and Jesus, we can draw up a plan to win in this and any season we face.
Luke 19.1-10
In a season of change and uncertainty, Jacintha speaks about what we can learn from a tree planted by a stream of water.
Passage : Jeremiah 17:7-8
Are you desperate for God to speak? Do you need direction or an answer? The ‘gentle whisper of God’ led Elijah to a fresh encounter with God & to hearing a fresh strategy for his life.
1 Kings 19:9-16
Coming to Jesus is more than just superficial healing, it’s about wholeness. In this sermon, Mike explores how through the forgiveness and healing of a paralysed man, Jesus reveals to us who He is and what the Kingdom of God is all about.
Bible Passage: Mark 2:1-12
2020 was a bad year to be a visionary leader. It rarely felt like we could plan past the next two weeks. But despite everything that may or may not happen this year Jesus vision for us and for HTBB is clear: transformed lives and a transformed society. In today’s talk we look again at Jesus manifesto of his ministry what he was doing when he came and what he wants to do in us today.
Passage: Luke 4:14-22
Who do you believe God to be and how does that impact your perspective and faith? In this message, we explore how Revelation 5 gives rise to faith by shifting our focus to a God who is in control and who has overcome in order that we might too through our faith in him.
Passage: Revelation 5
The patent for the first telescope described its action as: “That which is far away appears near.” and at first glance that is what we can think is happening at Christmas, 'that which is far away appears near’ but as we look at what the writer John tells us about who Jesus is we discover that it is so much more, and it means that that which we though could never be reconciled can.
Passage: John 1:1-18
Miles looks at 5 reasons why Jesus’ birth remains the central event in the history of the universe and truly good news.
Passage: John 1:14
How can we be encouraged as we face different questions in life? In this sermon, Feng, Eunice and Suet look at three different characters from Luke 1, as they received a word from God but responded in three very different ways.
The Children of HTBB bring us the Christmas story in our annual (but socially distanced) Nativity Play! After which Aaron and Pris unpack what this means for us!
Reading: Luke 2: 1-21 Speakers: Priscilla Khor & Aaron Anand Read more: htbb.org/whychristmas
The antidote to feelings of apathy and anxiety is worship. Miles looks at how we can worship effectively through the words of Psalm 121.
Passage: Psalm 121
How do we stay motivated in a time of doubt, worry and fear – and then care for others through our own struggles? Jesus offers us a way to lead in times of brokenness - with faith, hope and love. He promises the hope of new life on the other side of brokenness.
Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:13
Do you want to be blessed? The best way to be blessed is by blessing others. Miles looks at 7 ways to bless others even when we might feel weak or unprepared.
Passage: 2 Timothy 1:1-10
We all need patience, whether it’s for something we’re waiting on, for people around us or maybe to get through a difficult season. Stew explores how we can grow our patience in all of these circumstances.
Passage: James 5:7-11
More than ever before, we need God's leading and guidance in our lives. In this sermon, Priscilla walks us through Psalm 23:1-4 that shows us the tender, intimate leading of God who is a Good Shepherd to us.
Passsage: Psalm 23: 1-4
There are some bits of scripture that are so profound and rich that they just have to be sung. In this sermon, Dr James shows us how the ancient song Carmen Christi shows us how to worship Jesus, and how to honour, serve and big up each other.
Passage: Philippians 2:6-11
How we can thrive during this challenging season when the pandemic just keeps going? Miles looks at the advice Jesus gave his disciples during a challenging time for them.
Passage: Luke 10:1-12, 17, 20
Whatever storms that you are facing, God is with you. In this sermon, Aaron shares on how to thrive in a stormy seasons through Mark 4:35-41.
Passage: Mark 4:35-41
Jacintha speaks about how we can manage our minds through the example of Martha from Luke 10:38-42.
Passage: Luke 10:38-42
What is God’s heart towards us? When God looks at us what does he feel? In this sermon, we explore how the answer to this question not only brings us joy but also provides the fuel and fire to see his kingdom at work in and through our lives.
Passage: Matthew 9:35 - 10:1
At times of uncertainty, clarity of vision is needed more than ever. Based upon Jesus’ words to his disciples, Miles shares what he believes the Lord is calling us to in this season.
Passage: Matthew 9:35-38
The book of Esther is the only book in the bible with no mention of God. That such a book exists in the Bible is hope for all of us that even when God is seemingly missing, He is still very much at work. Here, we explore how He does so in Esther and let that increase our faith in how God works in our own lives.
Passage: Esther 6
If you’ve ever wanted to make a difference but you’re not sure how you can…watch how God brought purpose to Esther and Mordecai’s lives. In this sermon, we explore how God calls us to be people of influence for ‘such a time as this.’
Passage: Esher 4:4-5:5
Miles begins the series on the book of Esther, explaining how God often works behind the scenes and that ultimately He is in control to bring about His loving purposes for His people.
Passage: Esther 1-3
God has a good and expansive purpose for your life. Today we look at Jesus’ words to Simon as he calls his first disciples to see some key principles that can help us work out what God’s specific call is for our our lives and what our purpose is.
Passage: Luke 5:1-11
Miles looks at the Parable of the Good Samaritan that Jesus told, a story that shows us that it’s the love of God that saves us and it’s the love of God that empowers us to love others and live lives of purpose.
Passage : Luke 10:25-37
Abel kicks off the DESIGNED sermon series by speaking on how the Imago Dei changes how we live, lead, and love. The great mystery of being made in His image is that the God who made us in His likeness came to us in our likeness, so that we could be more like Him.
Passage : Genesis 1:27-31
Through the story of Gideon, we gain an understanding of why it is important to root our identity in God's truth. When we are able to view ourselves as how God sees us, only then are we able to confidently step out in faith, even amidst times of uncertainty.
Passage: Judges 6:11-18
In difficult times, Deborah’s leadership was characterised by peace. Even when was outnumbered, she depicted courage, obedience and trust. Listen to Dr Amy talking on Deborah who brought her the Israelites to breakthrough through peace and power.
Passage: Judges 4 - 5
Reading the book of Judges can be like listening for a whistled tune in the middle of a hurricane but in todays readings we see that even in the most volitive, uncertain, complex and ambiguous times we can see what God is doing and so follow him as he leads us.
Judges 11-12
Miles looks at the life of Samson and asks 'What can we learn about how to lead in difficult times?'
Passage: Judges 13-16
Israel have been set free to be a people who are a light to the nations, yet in this story they are not the teachers and instead we have these very strange teachers indeed.
Passage: Numbers 22-24
When the people of God leave slavery in Egypt they face many obstacles and hardships in the wilderness. But God guides them, protects them and leads them with a Pillar of Cloud by day and Pillar of Fire by night. On the day of Pentecost that same cloud and fire rest on us - the Church!
Passage : Exodus 13:18-20
Mike Pilavachi, senior pastor of the Soul Survivor Watford church explore how God can use in power of Spirit and also we can use power of Spirit to overcome the difficulties.
Passage Luke 3:21-22
The wilderness is a key motif throughout the Bible, it's a place of testing, of preparation but also a place of blessing.
Passage: Exodus 19:5-6
Pentecost is part of God’s plan to renew all things. Miles considers how God has reconciled us to himself and the role he gives us in his plan to renew all things.
Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:19
Miles looks at what a Spirit filled church looks like and what our lives could be a part of.
Passage: Acts 2:42-47
In a challenging season like this it can be easy to be hard on yourself and self condemn. But one of the most amazing promises of our faith is that God has dealt with our condemnation and we are now free to enjoy life in the Spirit in all its fullness. How do we receive this and enjoy it, Romans 8:1-2 shows us how it works and John 8:1-11 shows us what it can look like in our lives!
Passage: Romans 8:1-2, John 8:1-11
Michael Ramsden explores how we can come through and endure this pandemic of COVID-19 which has changed the shape of our lives forever.
Romans 8:35-39
For Mother's Day, Jacintha looks at King Solomon's wise ruling between two mothers. Just like the mother in this passage who gave up her right to motherhood so that her son could live, Jesus gave up his life so that we may live.
Passage: 1 Kings 3:17-27
Worship is our weapon. In every situation. In every circumstance. But what is happening when we worship and how can change us? Listen to Kate share on Psalm 57 exploring the benefits and impact that worship can have in your everyday.
Passage: Psalm 57
When we are facing difficulties in life, faith in God can help us and shape us. Miles tells us how to grow our faith when things get tough, how to have ‘Faith in the fire’.
Passage: Daniel 3:16-18, 24-27
Priscilla is speaking on how to receive the gift of God given to us at Easter through the Last Supper
Passage: Luke 22:7-20
Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Jesus is not confined to the grave, He has stepped out of the tomb and He is alive! Miles speaks of the implications of the resurrection with 3’P’s - Presence, Proof and Purpose.
Passage: Luke 24: 36-49
Jesus died on the cross on Good Friday and resurrected on the third day. The cross of Jesus on Good Friday speaks directly into ‘Power’ and ‘Isolation’. With the power of the Holy Spirit we can forgive and reconnect with people.
Passage: Matthew 27:27-31 , Mark 15: 33-39
David is at one of the lowest point of his life, and the company that have gathered around him are not much help either... well not at first. In this story we see the transforming power of God’s leadership in our lives.
Passage: 1 Samuel 22:1-2
When the waves broke over the boat, Jesus rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Abel shares with us that Jesus is our model of courage in crisis. There is hope in new life in times of chaos.
Passage: Mark 4:35-40
Jesus steps into a hopeless situation and releases hope, and though it starts with one man we see that this hope is for the whole world.
Passage: John 5:1-18