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Pneuma Church
We are Pneuma Church in Ashford, Kent. We are a family on a mission who create spaces for people to encounter God, be equipped to bring life to the city and experience the outworking of this in their day to day.
Honesty is not just a moral standard. It is the foundation of every meaningful relationship and a reflection of who God is. Most of us lie not because we are bad people, but because we fear that the truth about us will not be enough. We want to be accepted, approved of, and seen as capable, so we construct versions of ourselves designed to earn what we are afraid we do not already have. But the gospel tells a different story. God already knows everything about us and still loves us completely. When that truth takes root, the need to perform or deceive begins to lose its grip. Living with integrity means letting our yes be yes and our no be no, trusting that we are already enough in Him.
Most of us have stood in a place where what we have simply does not feel like enough. Whether it is money, time, talent, or faith, we tend to look at the numbers and conclude that they just do not add up. But God does not operate by the rules of addition. He is a God of multiplication. In 2 Kings 4, a man brought twenty small barley loaves to Elisha during a famine, and God used that humble offering to feed a hundred people with food to spare. This principle extends far beyond finances. The time, skill, prayer, and encouragement you offer, no matter how small it feels, can be multiplied by God in ways that reach far beyond what you can see. Bring what you have, give it first, and trust Him with the rest.
The Bible has practical wisdom for managing money, saving, and getting out of debt. Saving is not the same as hoarding. It is a wise and biblical habit, whether for emergencies, specific goals, or maintaining healthy cash flow. Debt can be tackled through honest budgeting, reducing spending, increasing income, and continuing to tithe as an act of trust in God. Contentment is a discipline that must be learned, not a feeling that arrives automatically. When we bring our finances under God's authority, money becomes a tool for His purposes rather than a source of anxiety or control in our lives.
Money touches every part of life, and the Bible has a lot to say about how we use it. Four key principles help shape a God-honouring approach to finances: putting God first, being generous, providing for your family, and avoiding debt where possible. Putting God first means tithing, seeking His peace before spending, and remembering that everything we have already belongs to Him. Generosity flows naturally from love, and the Bible calls believers to be rich in good deeds and willing to share. Providing for family is not just a practical duty but an expression of faith lived out at home. Debt, described in Proverbs as making the borrower a slave to the lender, should be avoided unless there is genuine necessity, the means to repay, and real peace from God.
The Bible teaches us to be faithful stewards who multiply resources for kingdom purposes, not just meet basic needs. The parable of the talents reveals that God expects us to invest wisely rather than let fear paralyze us into inaction. When our identity is secure in God's love, we make financial decisions from wisdom rather than emotion. The key is understanding the difference between bread (for today) and seed (for tomorrow), being both generous givers and wise multipliers. God wants to get money through us, not just to us, so we can have greater kingdom impact beyond what our physical work alone could accomplish.
If God gave you everything - your breath, wisdom, salvation, and His own Son - would you hesitate to give Him 10% back? God's incredible generosity toward us should transform how we think about giving. From the breath in our lungs to His own Son, God has given us everything we need and more. When we truly grasp the magnitude of what we've already received, tithing becomes less about obligation and more about reflecting God's generous character.
God designed us for community, not isolation. Like a three-strand cord that cannot easily be broken, believers become stronger when woven together across generations and cultures. The church thrives when people from different backgrounds, ages, and nations unite in faith, each contributing unique perspectives and strengths. Everyone has something valuable to offer, whether you're young or old, new to faith or experienced. True community happens when we intentionally invest in one another, breaking down barriers and learning from different experiences. This unity creates supernatural strength that helps us face life's challenges with greater resilience and boldness.
What if the key to financial breakthrough isn't holding tighter to your money, but opening your hands in trust? Tithing isn't fundamentally about money but about the heart and our relationship with God. The tithe belongs to your spiritual home church, representing the first fruits of your income. When we can't afford to tithe, the biblical perspective is that we can't afford not to, as it releases God's provision in our lives. This practice isn't about following rules to earn favour but about trust and relationship with our heavenly Father.
Does God want you to have just enough to get by, or more than enough to fulfill His calling on your life? Many Christians struggle with a poverty mindset that limits God's blessings in their lives. The key is recognizing God as the source of all wealth, not ourselves. When we honor Him with our finances, practice generosity, and seek His kingdom first, He promises to provide abundantly. True wealth comes through wisdom and proper relationship with God, not through pursuing money itself. It's time to break free from poverty mindset and embrace the abundant life God designed for you. What would change in your life if you truly believed God wants to prosper you?
If someone looked at your bank statement, what would it reveal about your heart's true priorities? Jesus talked about money in 42% of his parablesâmaybe it's time we took His financial wisdom seriously. The principle of tithing, giving 10% back to God, appears throughout Scripture starting with Abraham and continuing through Malachi's challenge to test God in this area. Whether you believe tithing applies today or not, the heart issue remains: do we trust God enough to give generously? Our giving patterns reveal whether we're living as children of a faithful Father or as spiritual orphans driven by fear.
What if your relationship with God isn't about your performance but your position as His beloved child? The father in the prodigal son story didn't wait for his son to clean up - he ran toward him while he was still far off. Being fully persuaded of God's goodness transform how we pray, handle failure, and share God's love with others who desperately need to know they have a Father who adores them unconditionally.
You are like a walking time bomb of heaven's power! What if the pain you've been carrying was never meant to define you, but to position you for a miracle? Jesus didn't just sympathize with your struggles - he literally carried them away. Are you ready to shift from being pain-conscious to God-conscious and start operating in the authority he's given you?
According to Ephesians 4, God's ultimate goal for every believer is spiritual maturity that resembles Jesus - not just physically, but in our thinking, behaviour, and relationships. And He will often use difficult people to help us grow!
You're not an add-on or afterthought - you're intentionally chosen for God's family! The question isn't whether you qualify, but whether you'll say yes to belonging. What would change in your life if you truly believed you were chosen on purpose?
Many believers confess Jesus as Lord but continue living as their own authority, keeping certain areas of life locked away from His control. True lordship means surrendering every area of life to Christ's control, including finances, time, comfort, and ambitions. Western Christianity often lacks power because it prioritizes convenience over sacrifice! What areas of your life are you still keeping locked away from His lordship?
Many Christians set their expectations too low based on past experiences rather than God's promises. Faith and unbelief aren't opposites on a sliding scale - they're opposing forces in a tug of war. Nic challenges us to deal with the unbelief that impacts our faith in God's unwavering promises.
We were delighted to welcome our friend and guest speaker Lisa Leaf from Compassion UK who gave us an update on the children we sponsor as a church in Ghana, as well as bringing us a message about the compassion of God the Father.While you're still far off, struggling to find your way back, He's already running toward you with open arms. You are worthy Him running after you and towards you, but the question is - will you let Him embrace you?
What if God is doing something new in your life, but you're fishing in familiar waters? Sometimes the right thing becomes the wrong thing when God starts moving in a new direction!
The Bible says life and death are in the power of your tongue - and science is proving this ancient truth. Are your daily conversations setting a course toward God's promises or away from them? It might be time for a word audit!
You will get what you go after in 2026 - but are you going after the right things? If you want different results this year, you need to do something different than last year! The miraculous isn't found in the logical - it's found in supernatural obedience to what God is asking of you.
Faith isn't about trying harder or making resolutions based on willpower. Through Abraham's 25-year wait for Isaac and Gideon's transformation from fearful to mighty warrior, we see that faith is actually about walking hand-in-hand with God like a child with their father.
God's love led Him to give the ultimate gift - His own Son. Like a father running to embrace his returning child, God is constantly looking out for you with love, ready to welcome you home. What would you ask God for if you knew He was listening and wanted to help you this Christmas? đâ¨
Isaiah 9:6 reveals five powerful names that show us exactly who Jesus Christ is - and why He was born specifically for you and His kingdom continues to grow without end.
The youth at Pneuma Church share with us how they build authentic community and naturally plant seeds of faith in daily interactions. Are the people around you sharpening your faith or dulling it? The relationships we choose have a profound impact on our spiritual growth.
What do you do when God gives you promise but the process to that promise is fraught and full of obstacles and discouragement? Chris shares some of what he and his family have been navigating in the last 13 months in the hope that you will be encouraged and equipped with some strategies as you hold on to the promise of God being fulfilled in your life, while in the middle of difficulty.
What if prayer isn't about getting what you want from God, but about relationship with your loving Father? Hannah's desperate prayer in 1 Samuel shows us something powerful about aligning our hearts with God's will. Are you treating prayer like a spiritual slot machine, or are you ready to discover authentic conversation with the One who loves you most?
When God's people pray, heaven invades earth! This prayer that Jesus taught his disciples was recorded for us today and God is inviting us to pick up this legacy and run with it! Catch the vision for the launch of our prayer movement '6:10'.
Arise, shine let's build together! Chris Kimmance and Charlotte Rawling share plans for Phase 1 of our 'Seeing 2031' vision and how you can partner with what God is doing here at Pneuma Church.
What if the secret to lasting impact isn't found in your efforts, but in your source? When we seek first His kingdom, everything else gets added. Time to turn around and face the Source!
Paul Manwaring shares with us on the power of divine encounters that cause us to not walk the same way again! Saul was on his way to arrest Christians on the road to Damascus when at 'about noon', everything changed forever. Do you have an 'about noon' moment when God broke in and rewrote your story?
Your 'shadow' releases whatever overshadows you. When Jesus overshadows you, you bring His peace, joy, and healing presence everywhere you go. Are you ready to become a carrier of God's presence that transforms environments?
In a world that forces us to pick sides, Jesus offers a radical alternative. What if our response to division wasn't more division, but extraordinary love? Recognizing everyone's identity as a child of God can transform even your most difficult relationships. The next Paul might be today's Saul - are you ready to welcome them?
Chris speaks on the power of prayer as genuine heart connection with God. Effective prayer involves listening as well as speaking, recognizing that the goal isn't perfect words but authentic relationship with our Creator!
Chrissie concluded our summer series on the life of King David by talking about legacy. David's choices affected future generations, his faithfulness allowed God's promises to outlast him, and ultimately his lineage led to Jesus Christ. We each have a responsibility to examine what we're passing on, identify who we should be mentoring, and take practical steps to share our faith. The next generation is hungry for authentic spirituality, and we must run alongside them rather than letting them journey alone.
King David, a deeply flawed man, became a worshiper who changed history. What was his secret? Nic shares with us four principles from the life of King David that can help transform us as worshippers. We want to be ruined for anything less than God's presence!
King David's success as a warrior came from consistently consulting God before battles, receiving unique divine strategies each time. When we face our own strugglesâwhether physical, emotional, or spiritualâwe need spiritual weapons, not worldly ones.
King David's journey from shepherd to king reveals profound truths about leadership, failure, and redemption. His success came from unifying Israel, demonstrating courage, and maintaining a heart for God. However, it started to go wrong when he chose comfort over calling, with devastating consequences. His legacy teaches us to crucify complacency, embrace our calling, and practice authentic repentance when we fail, showing that our spiritual legacy isn't built on perfection but on how we respond to both success and failure.
Are you feeling overlooked or stuck in a season that seems insignificant? David was just a forgotten shepherd when God chose him as king. What if your 'shepherd field' isn't a detour but divine preparation? God sees beyond appearances to your heart, and He's developing something powerful in you right now. Your humble beginnings are shaping your future impact!
We're called to cooperate with God's move by abandoning half-heartedness and embracing sincere, zealous faith as described in Romans 12. This means reprioritizing our lives around church community, serving others, and approaching our faith with conviction rather than casual commitment. By partnering with God intentionally, we position ourselves to participate in what could be the greatest spiritual awakening in historyâone that unites the power of God's Word with the presence of His Spirit.
The data is clear: spiritual hunger in the UK is increasing and something extraordinary is happening beneath the surface! Chris encourages us that there is an urgency to the times we're living in = Jesus is coming back soon and God is waking us up to join what He is already doing!
When God's presence manifests in a specific place, people naturally respond in various ways. Throughout scripture, we see responses like falling face down in reverence, being overwhelmed by God's glory, and spontaneous giving. God seeks those who are hungry for His presence and open to His leading!
At Pentecost, believers experienced dramatic manifestationsâviolent winds, tongues of fire, and supernatural language abilitiesâyet today we often limit the Spirit based on our comfort zones. The Holy Spirit is a person who desires to work powerfully in our lives beyond our expectations.serves as our helper, comforter, advocate, intercessor, counselor, strengthener, and standby, offering complete freedom in every area of life. Nic challenges us to make the Holy Spirit our first resource rather than our last resort in order to experience His transformative power daily.
Sharing a special episode from Saturday Night Church in April 2025. When we get stuck in a place of waiting or when things aren't going how we thought, Nic encouraged us with Psalm 40 which provides us a roadmap for how to wait well.
When God's presence and glory becomes our priority over programs and structures, extraordinary transformation happens! The early church didn't have elaborate systemsâthey had supernatural encounters. What if the key to revival isn't better organization but greater hunger for God's presence?
There's no microwave maturity or drive-through discipleship. True transformation comes not through mechanical religious routines but through pleading helplessness before God and letting Him do the work of forgiveness and purification. Embracing difficulties as opportunities for growth and spending genuine time with Jesus are essential for becoming more like Him. Nothing else will satisfy like Jesus - no other religion, false god, or worldly pursuit!
Chris challenged us in this poignant message to not get caught up in worshipping the structure that we miss the one who it's actually all about: JESUS! While organization is necessary, it should exist only to support and liberate, not to control. Instead we need to stay hungry for God, remain aware of our deep need for Him, and let everything point back to Jesus rather than getting caught up in religious motions.
Nic shares a powerful insight on understanding the difference between enjoying His provision and investing in Kingdom multiplication. True kingdom generosity creates multi-generational impact and requires proper stewardship to unlock heaven's abundance. When we give cheerfully with pure motives and hearts focused on blessing others, we position ourselves to receive and steward God's provision in ways that advance His kingdom purposes.
Nic shares on being free from condemnation, performance-based thinking, fear of failure, and a poverty mentality that doubts God's provision. Through true repentance, we can see our thinking transformed, making decisions from security in His love, trusting His provision, and walking in the freedom of sonship.
Many believers struggle with an orphan mindset, living from a place of comparison, striving, and fear rather than embracing their identity as God's children. Nic sets the landscape for the next 2 weeks as we dive into the tell-tale signs of an orphan mindset and what it looks like to learn to live for an audience of One, resting in our identity as beloved children of God.
What if you could trade all your mistakes, shame, and brokenness for perfect righteousness? Listen to this Easter Sunday message as Chris Kimmance expands on the ultimate and greatest exchange that changed history forever! Jesus has overcome!
Do you see Jesus as your King, or just your helper? đ The crowds on Palm Sunday praised Him one day and rejected Him the next. How different are we? Chris Tatton brings a message on Palm Sunday about seeing Jesus rightly as King and what that looks like in our lives.
Chris shares about the call on Pneuma Church to go to the nations. What began as a local vision focused on bringing life to Ashford is now evolving into a global calling to impact nations. Every one of us is responsible for discipling nations through Jesus' commission, whether in daily environments or internationally. Where is God calling you to extend the influence of the Kingdom of God?
The early church in Acts 6 recognised the importance of recognizing and fulfilling one's unique roles. Chris unpacks this passage of the Bible for us, and encourages us that no job is secular when done for God's glory and every role, no matter how mundane it seems, is a ministry when approached with a heart full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom.
God's presence is not limited to physical spaces like temples or churches! His Spirit dwells within us, making our bodies His temple. Chris unpacks this truth in relation to Stephen's message in Acts 7, calling us to live with a heightened awareness of God's holiness and the responsibility that comes with being His dwelling place.
Chris delved into the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10 and the significance of sitting at Jesus' feet: a posture that symbolizes humility, hunger for spiritual nourishment, and a desire to be transformed by His words. It's from this position that we can offer true and extravagant worship.
Every one of us has a role to play in God's plan! Chris brings a powerful reminder to us of the importance of gathering together, and living as an apostolic people. We are sent by God with His authority to bring His kingdom wherever we are: to bring hope, healing, and the love of Jesus to a world in need.
Kat brought a challenge from Acts 5:17-42 to not allow a legalistic mindset to hinder our relationship with God, where we may be in danger of fighting against what God is doing. The advancement of God's kingdom will inevitably clash with the opposing values of other kingdoms. We are called to be filled with the Holy Spirit as carriers of kingdom values, standing firm in our faith and proclaiming the good news of Jesus with boldness and wisdom.
Chris challenges us in this message to not see the commands of Jesus as a checklist but as reflection of a loving relationship with Him. Love for Jesus naturally leads to keeping His commands, not out of obligation but from a heart transformed by the Holy Spirit, moving from ritualistic obedience to a genuine desire to follow His ways.
The early church exemplified a radical unity and selflessness, where believers shared everything they had, ensuring no one was in need. Nic deeply challenged us to shift our mindsets over money, wealth and belongings from ownership to stewardship to allow us to freely give, meet needs and transform lives.
Chris picks back up our series through the book of Acts as we continue to learn to study the Bible together, sharing from Acts 5 about living straight with God - He is not to be trifled with!
Ben shares how the Israelites in Exodus 14 moved out of faith into fear at the Red Sea, and the opportunity for us to grow in trusting the loving hand of God to guide us through life's circumstances and 'Red Sea' moments.
Chris spoke from Joshua 3:5 about the call to consecration, aligning our lives with God's will and committing our attention and devotion wholly to Him.
At the start of a new year, Chris asks us the question: where are God's promises taking you this year?
In the last Sunday before Christmas, Kat unpacks the Christmas story in Luke 2 and explores God's favour in connection with peace and God's glory.
Guest speaker and dear friend Nicola Neal from Every Life International shares a challenging word about the relationship between Jesus and Judas and the invitation to go low in loving those who are hard to love and those who might hurt and betray us.
Chris continues our series through the book of Acts as we learn to study the Bible together, sharing from Acts 3.
Guest speaker Jamie Watters, from Dwelling Place Church in Glasgow, opened up Matthew 9 in the Bible to encourage us into unapologetic faith, trust and risk in the things of the Kingdom!
Home for Good works to mobilise the Church in the UK to play a part in ensuring that every child and young person has the home they need, whether through fostering or adoption, providing supported lodgings, as well as advocating for systemic change. Billy-Jo shared a little of her own story in the foster care system, and challenged us on the holy inconvenience of Love.
Kat continued our series through the book of Acts as we learn how to study the Bible together, sharing from the second half of Acts 2. Stay tuned to the end for a powerful prophetic word from Senior Pastor Nic Kimmance ahead of our October gathering of Life to the City!
Nic continues our journey through the book of Acts, helping us to pull out of scripture what God is saying to us and what we need to do about it.
We start off September with a new series on the book of Acts, using 3 questions to help us get the most out of reading the Bible.
Nic wraps up our summer series by sharing from the story of Jesus healing the leper in Mark's gospel.If you want to catch the clip from the Chosen that Nic used, you can head to our YouTube or Facebook page to watch back (1:16:35)
In the penultimate Sunday of our Summer of Miracles series, Chris Tatton opens up John 5 and challenges us to lean towards the person of Jesus over process for our healing and breakthrough.
Speaking from Mark 7, Kat continues our summer series by unpacking for us that Jesus has come to tend to our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs, and unblocks the way for abundance!
Chris Kimmance kicked off the first of our 5 week series on healing this summer, encouraging us from the miracle story of Jairus' daughter in Mark 5. The first half of this episode may make more sense if you watch back on YouTube/Facebook!
What is the point of turning up at church, following Jesus and praying, if we don't live from the power of the resurrection of Jesus? Nic opens up 1 Corinthians 15 to help us to understand that the power of the resurrection of Jesus is more than enough to give us the victory in all situations and circumstances.
Your faith is not going to grow by itself! In Pneuma Together Sunday, Chrissie unpacked what it looks like to put in the effort to be intentionally rooted in the Word of God and the fruit of transformation that it brings to our lives.
Jesus walked in both love and all the gifts of the Spirit, and we can do this same! David Lamb unpacks an uncomplicated yet profound truth and challenges us to change our thinking: "The gifts of the Spirit are easy!"
This Father's Day, Chris unpacks how Father God is the one who gives us our identity and has created earthly fathers to echo that.
Continuing our theme on being equipped, Chris shared on unity within the Church as the body of Christ and our need for one another.
In this episode, Chris expands on Ephesians 4 and the importance of being trained as well as having the discipline to train ourselves for every work that we've been called to do.
Why do we need to be equipped to bring the Kingdom? And how can we posture our hearts to be ready to learn and do the things Jesus did?
Chris Kimmance speaks from Ephesians 4 as he unpacks where God is taking us in this next season. If Jesus has given us the mandate to go make disciples of all nations, what is the role of the church?
As we move into a season of equipping, Chris unpacked what the authority of Jesus has to do with making disciples of all nations.
In the second part of a two-part teaching, Chris explores how we can position ourselves to get the most out of our leaders and honour them well.
What does the Bible say about how we should respond to leaders, and what do we do if we have been hurt? Chris opens up the first part of a two-part teaching gently exploring the subject of how we manage our relationship with leaders and how we can let God work in us over past hurts, rejections, traumas and difficulties that we may have experienced.
What does it look like to step into deep, meaningful friendships with a few people who you can share everything with?
On Easter Sunday, Chris shares from the story of Jesus walking with two disciples on the road to Emmaus after the death and resurrection, and the process Jesus took to restore them back to hope and connection after disappointment.
In this episode, Kat talks about the commission that Jesus has given us to heal the sick with the anointing of the Holy Spirit and power.
Jesus is 'too much!' Nic shares some powerful truths about how we shift our mindset from a place of lack to accepting and receiving the lavish, generous nature of Father God.
God is wanting to pour new wine into us, but in order for Him to do that we have to be willing to let go of the old wine.
What is the fear of the Lord? Herbie unpacks what it means and what it looks like to live it out.
Whatever financial position you are in, God is always inviting you to sow something! Where does God want you to sow the seed of what He has given you?
Evangelist David Lamb shares some biblical and practical ground rules for how to prophecy well over people so that they leave feeling loved and encouraged.
How often do we want the blessing and benefits of relationship with Jesus more than, or even without friendship with Jesus himself? Jesus lives continuously for the Fatherâs pleasure, let us do the same!
2024 is to be a year marked by our growth in stature, maturity and strength in the Lord!
Chris Tatton encouraged us this past Sunday that since Jesus is the Father's answer to every ounce of despair and darkness in this world, He should be our answer too.
Chris Kimmance spoke at our very first Carols at Pneuma about the interaction between Jesus and Zacchaeus in the Bible. Jesus came down at Christmas and he knocks at every one of our doors, and says "I want to be in your life!" He calls our name, He knows our name. Will you let him in?
We were thrilled to welcome back our dear friend Nicola Neal who encouraged us from the book of Ezra to build altars in our hearts, our families and our community. Because when we do, the Lord will build His temple as He would like it.
God is inviting us into a period of time where we wait on Him and consecrate ourselves, because He is ready to do amazing things in our midst.
So often we cry out 'God we want more of you!' and God is saying to us in reply 'And I want more of you!' God is not content to be a doormat to something counterfeit taking His place in our lives, He loves us too passionately for that. What idols does God want to dethrone in your life to make more room for Him?
What would it look like to surrender our will to Father God in ALL areas...the ones we find easy, and the ones we find hard?
Speaking from Galatians 6, Chris challenged us about what kind of seeds we are allowing to germinate in the soil of our lives and to plant seeds in our lives that reap the fruits of life with the Holy Spirit.
What areas of your life have you gone to sleep spiritually? As we surrender to what Holy Spirit wants to do, start to partner with who He says we are and what adventures He's calling us into, we can start to wake up!
Jesus Christ dealt with guilt and shame fully when He died for us on the cross, yet why do so many of us still live in it? Let the Holy Spirit break it off you as you listen to this message and receive the truth of your identity in Jesus - that you are royalty!
Are you more willing, or wilful? Above all else, God is asking us to give up our self-will and striving and instead surrender our best efforts for the freedom that Jesus wants us to live in.
Chris Kimmance unpacks what it looks like to follow Jesus and how encountering God is meant to be the fuel for our follow.
Herbie Sherman and Chris Kimmance continue the conversation from last week, looking at how moments of encounter with Jesus and the daily walking-in-relationship with Him go hand-in-hand.
Herbie Sherman brings a challenge to us: what are the things that have become more important to us than knowing God through relationship? How can we leave behind the man-made traditions of Christianity that don't serve us in what really matters; an active and living relationship with Jesus Christ?
Chris Kimmance interviewed Anna Sherman, Ollie Maddox and Mike Bell about what God is like as a Father, and the difference between religion and relationship.
Join Josh Brown, Sarah Symonds, Chrissie Wheatley and Rob Morse as they chat together in the penultimate panel about how we can see confidence and self-esteem built in children and young people across Ashford. We want to invest in and equip our young people, both spiritually and in practical skills, to see an anxious and identity-confused generation restored and brought into fullness of life in Jesus!
Chris, Vicki and Stephen discuss what it looks like to see symptoms of illness reduced and how we can create spaces where people feel they belong and can contribute.
Charlotte, Ryan and Becca sit down to have a rich conversation about family relationships, parenting and singleness.
In the second of our summer panels, Nic and Renee chatted about our aim of seeing the impact of poverty in Ashford reduced. Renee shared her heart about empowering others to break cycles of poverty and seeing people set free from poverty mindsets that hold them back from stepping into abundance.
In the first of our summer panels Chris, Frances and Josh had a brilliant conversation around leadership, purpose and identity.
Kat wraps up the end of our 'Who Am I?' series by looking at John 15. Our lives bear fruit as the evidence of what we're connected. We have been chosen before the foundation of the world to be in deep connected relationship with Jesus and him with us. The work of the Holy Spirit in us through connection with Jesus, the truth vine, brings glory to the Father.
Chris returns mid-sabbatical to encourage us that the only way to live life is abiding in Jesus and being full of the Holy Spirit - 'not by might, not by power but by my Spirit' - so that we bear fruit to the glory of God!
This Sunday, Chris spoke to us about how God has called us to be hyper-victorious! In the very places that are the darkest, we can stand in the middle of them and declare 'I am a conqueror!' because of what Jesus has won on our behalf.
We are loved by the Father, and we belong to Him! Are you rooted in the four-dimensional love of the Father?
Charlotte continues our teaching series on Identity this week, looking at how God has chosen us to be holy and blameless and encouraged us on how to keep in step with the Spirit and pursue the shape of Jesus.
A life alive, raised and seated with Jesus is all about your spiritual location now as well as in eternity. Where do you live your life from? There is a present invitation and participation in Jesus' resurrection life here on earth, and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit is crucial to sharing the message of reconciliation with others!
Knowing that we are forgiven and free from guilt and shame is one thing, but has that knowledge made the 18 inch journey from our heads to our hearts? How much are you living in the identity of 'I am forgiven'?
Chris kicks off our new teaching series on Identity. If our new identity when we say yes to Jesus is decided by our Creator, we then have a choice: do we believe what others say about our identity, or do we get hold of our true identity and understand that 'I am who God says I am and have what He says I have?' Do we choose truth, or lies?
There is fullness of abundant life in God's story for us and He is the author and perfector of our faith! How do we allow more of God's story for us to break in to our lives, so that we actually live it and not the one that we could write for ourselves?
Jesus' death and resurrection invites us to exchange our old story for the new story that God has written for us, and the following chapters that He wants to write with us!
Jesus is still trying to 'come in' to the Church as the servant King on a donkey and deal with our religious habits and patterns. We have turned His Church into something it was never meant to be! On the first Palm Sunday, Jesus prophetically trampled over all of our best efforts to make ourselves right with God and keep his commandments, knowing that He would be the one to fulfil them all and make us right with God.
Faith is a gift given to us. The nurturing and growing of that gift happens as we spend time in the secret place with God, and step out and take risks in the public places.
The Christmas story is what it is, because of the many ordinary people who had the courage to say YES!
Jesus is the Prince of Peace, and we have access to the peace he brings and longs to give us.
The heart of hospitality is about inviting people into an opportunity to be seen and known.
Christmas isnât just a holiday, it marks the day a precious baby boy was born to change the world.
Do you ever take a moment to stop and think the words we are signing, and the declarations we are making this season?
Letâs not get stuck behind the âwhyâ question but instead look at what has been made available for us.
There is nothing to can do to make God love you any more or any less. He loves you just the way you are.
In the most painful season of her life, Jenn's response to God is "Don't let my heart be hardened!"
"But one who prophesies strengthens others, encourages them, and comforts them"! Prophesy is a gift to the church.
God is commisioning us and sending us out to take the transformational power of God into our everyday lives and social situations.
Nic continues our series on The Culture Adventure, pointing out that you were created and designed on purpose and for a purpose.
To partner with God in this next Season, God calls for our yes, our devotion and our courage!
Ben and Gloria share with us how their faith and kingdom culture is lived out in their day to day lives.
If you want to see 'God working' in your everyday, his glory, goodness, love, and majesty has to become your focus, your longing and desire!
Nic shares some stories of God working, so that our faith and expectation may increase and we may see God work in our own lives.
It's our fascination that draws us into a relationship with Jesus, making that which was impossible yesterday, possible today!
The presence of God is like air, you don't always recognise its presenceâŚbut it is always there!
Chris continues to unpack our first culture point, that God Is Good and addresses some very tricky questions that challenges that truth.
Chris started us off on our Culture Adventure with one of the most significant truths, that God Is Good!
As a church family one of our aims is to Strengthen Family Relationships and create a space for our young people to thrive.
In this talk Nicola will leave you longing for your own upper room experience as everything else flows out of a place of encounter.
Jesus walked into a room especially for Thomas, who needed to touch and see Jesus for himself, and He will do the same for you!
Our standards of mercy are challenged by the radical acts of mercy shown by Jesus, in the way he treated people.
God has given us a range of tools to give life to us and those around us, and in this talk Chris speaks of the importance of encouraging others.
In this new series, Chris talks about the gifts of the Spirit being given to us to build up the church and transform the world.
In this talk Kat speaks of God's invitation to us, to allow the Holy Spirit to activate us in our identity as Sons and Daughters.
Our identity as sons and daughters of God allows us to lean into the truth of who we are - A Family!
Chris reminds us that God is inviting us to be united into his family as sons and daughters.
"When God is the head of the family, when he is father, everything changes! Everyone belongs, everyone has a place, everyone is chosen, everyone is loved just as they are, and everyone has something to offer"
Chris encourages us to choose to speak life as we choose to believe the best in those around us.
Chris talks about becoming spiritually smart - how do we cultivate a life of being able to operate effectively in the Holy Spirit?
As a church and as a community we want our minds transformed so we can expect bigger and better, because nothing is hard for God!
We want to be a people known for our extravagant worship and who "let the Holy Spirit"!
Jesus - the fulfilled promise of the one who would restore light, life, stolen joy, and hope!
Jesus' arrival was planned out maticulously as heaven hatched a plan to launch a rescue missionâŚ...007 style!
Looking at the joy the wisemen experienced as they went on their quest to find Jesus, Chris leaves us with a question - will you give yourself into extravagant worship to the one who is worthy of it all?!
In this talk Kat leaves us with a question - how are we preparing for an increase of God's activity in Ashford?
As we worship we make room for God to inhabit the praises of His people, and in these moments we get to taste His goodness.
Nic spoke on the many benefits of practising gratitude which is biblically based and scientifically proven to enrich our lives.
Chris reminds us that we will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living and the increase of His kingdom and government will see no end. Chris encourages us to dream with God and to partner with Him.
Chris encourages us to keep our eyes and gaze fixed on Jesus and put our blinkers on when we need to, so we don't get distracted from the one that matters the most.
Nicola unwraps the story of Lazarus where we can find a promise of great hope and comfort.
We have an invitation and a responsibility for us to hold a space for those around us to have an encounter with God.
Kat speaks about our aims which is to bring life to Ashford, where everyone gets to play and be part of a bigger story.
Following up on last weeks talk, âWho We Areâ, Chris speaks on culture - the environment we curate to nurture the things we wish to see.
We are a family on a mission who create spaces for people to encounter God, be equipped to bring life to the city and experience the outworking of this in their day-to-day.
All answers to life's toughest questions are found in our Creator, our God! Chris encourages us to keep leaning into Him.
Frances highlights that Hearing doesnât necessarily mean Listening, and Listening doesnât necessarily mean Taking Action!
Kat reminds us of the nature of God in the story of Gideon - He speaks identity and destiny over us way before we are willing to enter into it.
Nic speaks on Mordecai who shows us what fathering looks like - to step up, show up, and raise others up!
As Chris spoke about the friendship between David and Jonathan, he reminds us that great friendship requires great commitment.
Our cities and towns will be transformed by having Big People, who live out of the fulness of all God has for them!
Chris wrapped up our final episode of Heavenâs Hope by reminding us that we are a chosen people, holy and dearly loved by God the father.
Chris encourages us to set our hearts on the things above, where Christ in seated so we can usher in the reality of heaven to earth.
Chris reminds us of the ultimate freedom of the cross, âThere is nothing for you to prove, Jesus has done it all! Everything is forgiven!â
In this talk Kat continues to unwrap Paulâs message to the Colossians - Jesus is fully enough and is over everything; In Him we are complete and lack nothing!
Chris left us with a powerful message for the men to be the best fathers they can be, and for the women to celebrate and encourage the fathers in their lives.
Nic continues to unpack the book of Colossians for us and reminds us of Pauls message to the church - "Don't wait, while you are in your suffering you have a message of Hope to take forward!"
Instead of leaning into our self sufficiency, Chris encourages us to lean into His all-sufficiency!
Kat continues to look at the book of Colossians, highlighting three themes - Hope, Maturity and Identity.
Chris starts off our new series of Heaven's Hope, which will be working through the book of Colossians.
Chris speaks about the church being invited to get hold of His glory and take it out into the world.
Nic interviews Liz Thatcher and Michelle Pritchard on how they see God use and move within the admin role to bring life to Ashford.
Dora encourages us not to grow weary in doing good, because in due season we will reap a reward. She inspires us to be faithful to our calling!
In this talk which was first shared at the Vineyard National Gathering 2021, Jordan explains that it takes a life of trying to bring the kingdom of Heaven to the chaos of this world.
In this talk Nic urges us to stop defining God's nature by our own experience and circumstance.
Chris wraps up Life Coaching with a final ingredient that pulls all of the talks in this series together!
Nic encourages us to live life freely and uncluttered so we can focus on making the main things the main thing!
In this talk Chris invites us to deepen our relationship with God through Sabbath - A day to Stop, Rest, Delight and Worship!
Nic speaks about the simplicity of prayer! In her words, it is a language of communication between a child and their heavenly father.
In this talk Chris challenges us with a question, âhow and where are you positioning yourself?â He goes on to explain how there are people out there who are in need of what you have to offer!
In this talk Chris reminds us that the things we look at and listen to are shaping and influencing us!
In her talk on Sunday Maddy explained that Godâs presence is for anyone and everyone! Itâs a gift from God, and there is plenty to go around!
The Best way to resist temptation is to say yes to God so completely that all other options are completely eliminated!
Nic goes on to explain that you were born for greatness! You were born in the image of God, and God is amazing. So, you were born to be amazing!
Chris goes on to explain that more than a vaccination this world needs a reformation - where things are been re-born!
Jesusâ visit to this planet is the most significant visit of any royal, anywhere, of any time! The most significant visit EVER!!
One of Ruby's favourite things about advent is finding the little gifts in her advent calendar. Can you spot God's little gifts of kindness for us?
Let's not forget to draw in Jesus into our celebrations, however weird and wonderful that may look like.
Rob reflects about how the anticipation of Jesus' birth shouldn't be at the expense of appreciating today.
There is always a reason to reignite wonder in our lives. Itâs all around, we just need to look for it.
Many things have been stolen this year, and Christmas looks a bit different than we expected it to look, but may yours be filled with hope, joy and peace in abundance!
Josh encourages us with Jesus last words "And surely I'm with you always, till the very end of the age"
After a year of the unexpected, Emily talks about how nothing in the Christmas story was expected and yet none of it was a surprise to God.
Charlotte reminds us to Stop, Look and Listen this Christmas Season, and as well as when you cross the road!
Whoever you are, God has written you into His story! The wise men in the Nativity story; they HEARD, they BELIEVED and RESPONDED. This is the invitation extended to us all - we get to choose to respond!
Whatever situation you find yourself in, Chis explains how God is working on a creative and redemptive solution for your problem.
Chris explains that the Bibleâs chief aim is for God to reveal Himself to the reader. So, he encourages us to read it regularly and listen for what we notice.
Charlotte speaks on Journaling, which allows us to mingle the motions of our life with the mind of God. It also, makes us address the things that bring us discomfort, but as Charlotte puts it, âDiscomfort is where we grow and move forwardâ
Nic reminds us that it is not good for man to be alone. God has woven the need for relationship into our design for us to be connected with others.
Chris speaks of all the opulent extravagant goodness God has in store for us as we learn to walk with Him and allow Him to lead us into still waters.
Chris talks about how we need to take a break from this connected world that we live in to spend some time in silence and solitude with God.
Chris continues our series by talking about our thoughts and how we need to monitor what thoughts come in and kick the bad thoughts out.
Nic talks about how we need to selectively deal with our past so that we can be free from it and how God can change our future.
Chris starts a brand new series on life coaching and how we can live life to the full. This first episode covers how everything that is worth something, costs something.
Chris continues with this series by looking at what it means to be a part of a spiritual family and how this is the example for us in our relationship with God.
Chris talks about how honour is the pathway that forges new relationships and strengthens existing ones, by being able to find the spark in someone and then igniting it.
Nic talks about how being vulnerable can help people come together and connect, which then allows beautiful things to happen.
Chris reflects on the past ten years of Ashford Vineyard's ministry and what the future holds for it.
Chris wraps up this series by looking at Daniel and by challenging us to consider how we can use the position that God has placed us in for His glory.
Nic looks at the the life of Mary Magdalene and explores how her encounter with Jesus changed everything for her.
Josh explores Ruth and how her noble personality led to her unwavering support for her mother-in-law, Naomi, and because of this has become a Bible legend.
Chris gives the first of a five-part series by looking at the life of Moses and how his relationship with God has made him a Bible legend.
Nic completes this series by looking at the book of Matthew in the Bible and how our rhythms of work, rest and play can be used to help us thrive.
Chris challenges us to think about how we spend our time and whether it is something that we're using it to draw into a deeper relationship with God.
Chris talks about how the Bible says that perfect love drives out fear and how we can use this to during this time of living in a pandemic.
In this first of a four-part series, Chris wants us to ask ourselves three questions in order to understand what we were born to do.
In this challenging talk, Chris explores what it means to be rooted in Christ instead of the things of this world.
On this day that celebrates fathers, Nic talks about the pressures and stereotypes that society puts on fathers, while acknowledging the mixed feelings that some people might have with this day.
On their commissioning Sunday, Marc and Maddy share why they chose to church plant in Lincoln and what their vision is for this exciting new chapter in their lives.
Chris looks at the book of Micah in the Old Testament and the three things listed there in order to develop a closer relationship with God.
Special guest speaker, Eleanor, speaks about Pentecost, the day when Jesus went back to Heaven and sent the Holy Spirit to the world.
How does perfect love drive out fear? Chris explores this by looking at the 1st letter of John, Chapter 4 and seeing what God says about it.
Chris looks at the first book of Corinthians, chapter 13 and explores what God's love is and how we as His children should model it to those around us.
Nic talks about how we are called to live a life not filled with just routines, but to bring God's light and love to a world in need of it.
Chris talks about how as a lost person, God is looking for you because He desires for you to be in a relationship with Him.
Exploring the miracle where Jesus heals the son of a royal official, Nic talks about how the purpose of miracles was to point the way to God.
Chris explores how God is inviting us draw closer into Him, both now and at all times, in your life and how you can better experience his love.
Chris looks at the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and why it was necessary in order for us to be able to have a relationship with God.
In this period where everything around us is uncertain, Nic talks about ways we can find our focus by trusting in God.
Chris explores what it means to keep well by taking a look at what the Bible has to say about loss and joy and how God loves us through it all.
In this first livestreamed service, Nic looks at the book of Mark, chapter 4, in the Bible and explores how we can find peace in the storm.
With Coronavirus all over the news, Chris takes a moment to reflect on what the Bible says about diseases in general and what the Christian's response should be.
Nic starts a new series on how we can transform Ashford for God by exploring how we can be with Jesus.
Josh finishes this series of aims by exploring what it means to strengthen families and what the Bible says about it.
Vicki raises the question of who God is in your life and what would our worship look like if we truly believed it.
Chris challenges us to think about what leaders do and how we need to develop them and encourage them to positively impact Ashford.
Nic addresses the fourth aim by sharing how important it is to reach young people and to build their confidence as children of God.
Chris speaks about the third aim and explores some of the ways that Jesus attended to people's physical needs.
Nic speaks on this Sunday of baptisms about decisions and how you make decisions to take your relationship with God deeper.
Chris speaks about the second aim and shares how we can reduce the impact of poverty in Ashford.
Nic begins a new series going through the six aims that Ashford Vineyard has by looking at the first one, which is to increase people's connection with God as Father.
Chris talks about how knowing about God and knowing God are two different things and that we are called to do the latter.
Charlotte talks about Mary and how she was an ordinary person yet out of her came something extraordinary.
Maddy talks about the chaos of Christmas and how some of the most beautiful things are found in chaos.
Liz talks about the experiences and the treasures Jesus had during that first Christmas.
Jules talks about the various things that bring sparkle of Christmas and how Jesus brings true sparkle.
Edith talks about the various people in the first Christmas and the faith each one of them had.
Chris talks about how Jesus was born into a period of political turmoil but he was still able to bring hope.
Josh talks about how comparison is the thief of joy and how God has created you to be a part of His family.
Karen talks about the hope that is contained in Christmas and how we need to truly feel it.
Chris talks about how God is inviting us to come and see how good He is and how we need to respond to it.
Nic looks at Isaiah chapter 9 verse 6 and talks about the promises of the names of Jesus contained in that verse.
Chris looks at Luke chapter 1 and talks about the promises given to Zechariah and Elizabeth about the birth of Jesus and how God keeps his promises to us.
Nic challenges to breakthrough in our relationship with God and she reminds us that love always looks like something.
Nicola speaks about the woman at the well, from the book of John, and challenges us to think about the people in our lives who simply need to be loved and accepted.
Nicola speaks about the tax collector, Zacchaeus, from the book of Luke and how we need to mine for the beauty of God in people.
Nic challenges us to lean into the things above by clothing ourselves with things that can only come from God.
Chris starts a new series on the book of Colossians by talking about how we need to set our hearts, not on the things of this world, but on the things above.
Kaylee gives a brief overview of the book of Esther and how she used prayer, fasting and God's word to find breakthrough when serving others and God.
Chris and Nic speak from John 15 and look at what has been happening in the community through Ashford Vineyard.
Chris talks about all the ways you can get involved in thousand hours and be part of the kindness revolution.
AV Kids and Youth answer what God's love means to them and shares how God feels about them.
Sara talks about the fears she has and how we need to move away from the fear and move towards God.
Chris looks at Luke chapter 16 and speaks about how God trusts us with money and how we need to be faithful servants with it.
Nic gives a challenging and personal talk about how we need to view our giving, not as an obligation, but as an act of worship to God.
Chris challenges us to think about what we want to accomplish in God's name this coming year and reflects on some of the highlights of the past year.
In the last of our summer series Vicki encourages us to seek out the people in our life who we can encourage and invest in using the characters from A Star is Born as an example.
Maddy continues the 'Reel Faith' series by looking at 'Frozen' and how God's overflowing love for us is reflected through the story of the film.
Charlotte continues the summer series by looking at the film 'The Lion King' and how it is God's plan to reconnect with us.
Chris starts off the summer series by using the film 'Instant Family' to explore the relentless love God has for us.
Tricia speaks about the vision she has about how all of us have been equipped with a sledgehammer to break down the wall between us and our ability to do God's work.
Kennedy speaks about her potential internship, Abi shares the story of her miraculous healing, and then Chris finishes off the Miracle series by looking at the leper who was healed.
Nic recounts the miraculous catch of fish and how God might ask you to do something that doesn't make sense to you and how breakthrough is just around the corner.
Chris speaks about how Jesus cast a demon out from a boy and the faith and authority Christians have.
Nic shares a short message on how to springboard your spiritual life into an intimacy with God to effect change.
Chris reflects on Father's Day by looking at Jairus and what he was willing to do to have his daughter healed and how this reflects God's love for us.
Nic speaks about the miracle where Jesus fed five thousand people using nothing but five loaves of bread and two fish.
Chris looks at the wedding at Cana, where Jesus turned water into wine, and how God can be influenced .
Billy Jo O'Leary from Home for Good speaks about her life and the work of Home for Good in wanting all children to have a place they can call home.
Nic speaks about the miracle of the paralysed man who was lowered through the roof and how we need to love the one in front of us.
Chris continues the series on Miracles by looking at Mark chapter 4 where Jesus calms the storm by speaking to it.
Chris Tatton continues the series on miracles by looking at the healing of the ten lepers and the power Jesus has to heal.
Laura starts a new series on miracles by looking at the raising of Jairus' daughter from the dead and the healing of a woman from twelve years of bleeding.
Mark Marx speaks a little about himself and about the miracles of Jesus where he healed people.
Charlotte talks about how we are a piece of the puzzle and we all have a place in the big picture.
Chris talks about what it's like to start up a new church and interviews a few people who want to start up churches themselves.
Nic challenges each person who has said 'yes' to Jesus to bring another person to say 'yes' to Jesus and see five others healed as a result of praying.
Shiyani speaks about how we can become so accustomed to the power of Jesus that it sometimes becomes a blind spot to us.
Chris T. speaks about how joy is the security of knowing that we are loved as part of the family of God.
Nic speaks about what we have inherited as part of the family and the things that prevent us from realising that inheritance.
Chris speaks about what we're supposed to be spending our time doing as part of the family.
Chris speaks about how the behaviour code for being part of the family is not about rules, but about honour.
Nic speaks about the story of the lost son and how this models the welcome God gives us as part of His family.
Esther speaks about how we are no longer slaves to the things of this world because of Jesus.
Chris looks at the book of James and how we need to be hungry to follow God and serve Him.
Liz shares a short thought for Worshipfest where she talks about when Jesus reveals himself to some of His followers after His resurrection.
Sheiba Aigiomawu shares the impact that Compassion has had on her life as a sponsored child and Dora Hanson Amissah speaks about how you are well able to make a difference.
Nic talks about how God enjoys our presence and how we can enjoy His and how it is a choice to prefer God.
Chris speaks about Romans chapter 8 in the context of what it means to be a part of God's adopted family.
Nic shares an experience she had in California and how she had experienced God through art and how He wants more of you.
Chris looks at chapter 11 of the book of Matthew and how Jesus radically changed people's perceptions about who God is and our relationship with Him.
Dave finishes off this series by looking at the Biblical basis for investing and how we are to invest in people.
Chris talks about three different things we can do with our money from a Biblical perspective.
Chris looks at finances through the parable of the wealthy person and the three servants whom he had entrusted with money.
Nic starts a new series on finances by looking at how God wants us to move out of a poverty mindset and move into a mindset of abundance.
Chris shares the vision for Ashford Vineyard for the year ahead and how we can become passionate 'enjoyers' of God.
Nic examines the film 'Wonder' and challenges us to be intentional, to have courage and to show understanding in order to bring transformation to Ashford.
Vicki continues our summer series with the film 'I, Daniel Blake' and looks at three key themes of hope, generosity and dignity.
Chris looks at the film 'The Lego Movie' and challenges us to use our unique abilities and skills to serve God in the way only we can.
Chris continues our summer series by looking at the film 'Darkest Hour' and how we are all here to abolish something and establish something.
Marc begins our summer series by looking at the film 'La La Land' and challenges us to think about what our dreams in God are and whether we are following them.
Liz completes our series by speaking about disappointment and offence and the various ways we can remove these boulders from our spiritual lives.
Chris speaks about the boulder of ingratitude and shares some experiences and Bible passages about how we're called to thankfulness and gratitude.
Nic concludes her talk about the boulder of unbelief by looking at how doubt can be a choice that keeps us from believing in the power of God.
Chris speaks on Father's Day and the three attributes that all fathers should have: doting, attentive and (definitely) generous.
Nic explores what unbelief is and how it is not a lack of faith, but an opposing force that pulls in the opposite direction.
Chris explores further the boulder of control and how we need to let go of it and know that God's spirit is dwelling within us.
Chris speaks about control, the next boulder in our series, and how surrendering our control to God, allows Him to do amazing things!
Chris speaks about judgement, the next boulder in our series, and how it prevents us from having compassion towards others.
Liz speaks about the second boulder, fear, that is getting in the way of us experiencing the full flowing of God's spirit in our lives.
In this new series of talks, Chris addresses the first 'boulder', self-reliance, that gets in the way of us experiencing the full flowing of God's power in our lives.
In this fifth Sunday of the month, it's an AV Kid's takeover service and Emily, one of our kid's leaders, speaks about God's love.
Nic starts our new series speaking about the 'boulders' that get in the way of our relationship with God and how this requires a change in mindset.