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"Living Out Gospel Hope"
We're working our way through 1 Corinthians throughout this year. It is a letter that is very personal, challenging and almost a bit like displaying your own dirty laundry. Yet throughout the letter we get this repeated sense that God is at work in the mess. That God wants us to have access to this letter in Holy Scripture is a reminder that the Gospel is for real people in real chaos.
Into the Corinthian chaos, the light of the Gospel brings hope, healing and a clear path forward. In our own messy lives the Gospel has the potential to bring hope if we will learn and apply the lessons God is teaching in this wonderful letter. Let's learn to live out the gospel with Guts and Glory this year!
"Living Out Gospel Hope"
We're working our way through 1 Corinthians throughout this year. It is a letter that is very personal, challenging and almost a bit like displaying your own dirty laundry. Yet throughout the letter we get this repeated sense that God is at work in the mess. That God wants us to have access to this letter in Holy Scripture is a reminder that the Gospel is for real people in real chaos.
Into the Corinthian chaos, the light of the Gospel brings hope, healing and a clear path forward. In our own messy lives the Gospel has the potential to bring hope if we will learn and apply the lessons God is teaching in this wonderful letter. Let's learn to live out the gospel with Guts and Glory this year!
"Living Out Gospel Hope"
We're working our way through 1 Corinthians throughout this year. It is a letter that is very personal, challenging and almost a bit like displaying your own dirty laundry. Yet throughout the letter we get this repeated sense that God is at work in the mess. That God wants us to have access to this letter in Holy Scripture is a reminder that the Gospel is for real people in real chaos.
Into the Corinthian chaos, the light of the Gospel brings hope, healing and a clear path forward. In our own messy lives the Gospel has the potential to bring hope if we will learn and apply the lessons God is teaching in this wonderful letter. Let's learn to live out the gospel with Guts and Glory this year!
Sometimes we can think about the stories of the Old Testament and they feel alien, unreal and disconnected from our lives. The reality is that they communicate universal truths with deep resonances.
Every passage of scripture has one clear aim: to reveal God. The 4000 year old stories of the Judges are recorded in scripture, under divine guidance, to show us what God is like and as a clear corollary to reveal what we are like. We will find people in these stories who wrestle with the same doubt, fear and anxiety that we find today. And we will meet a God who has compassion on his people and comes to rescue them.
And that rescue is effected through a series of unlikely heroes.
Celebrating with Rupert and Erin who were baptised today.
Sometimes we can think about the stories of the Old Testament and they feel alien, unreal and disconnected from our lives. The reality is that they communicate universal truths with deep resonances.
Every passage of scripture has one clear aim: to reveal God. The 4000 year old stories of the Judges are recorded in scripture, under divine guidance, to show us what God is like and as a clear corollary to reveal what we are like. We will find people in these stories who wrestle with the same doubt, fear and anxiety that we find today. And we will meet a God who has compassion on his people and comes to rescue them.
And that rescue is effected through a series of unlikely heroes.
Sometimes we can think about the stories of the Old Testament and they feel alien, unreal and disconnected from our lives. The reality is that they communicate universal truths with deep resonances.
Every passage of scripture has one clear aim: to reveal God. The 4000 year old stories of the Judges are recorded in scripture, under divine guidance, to show us what God is like and as a clear corollary to reveal what we are like. We will find people in these stories who wrestle with the same doubt, fear and anxiety that we find today. And we will meet a God who has compassion on his people and comes to rescue them.
And that rescue is effected through a series of unlikely heroes.
Sometimes we can think about the stories of the Old Testament and they feel alien, unreal and disconnected from our lives. The reality is that they communicate universal truths with deep resonances.
Every passage of scripture has one clear aim: to reveal God. The 4000 year old stories of the Judges are recorded in scripture, under divine guidance, to show us what God is like and as a clear corollary to reveal what we are like. We will find people in these stories who wrestle with the same doubt, fear and anxiety that we find today. And we will meet a God who has compassion on his people and comes to rescue them.
And that rescue is effected through a series of unlikely heroes.
"Living Out Gospel Hope"
We're working our way through 1 Corinthians throughout this year. It is a letter that is very personal, challenging and almost a bit like displaying your own dirty laundry. Yet throughout the letter we get this repeated sense that God is at work in the mess. That God wants us to have access to this letter in Holy Scripture is a reminder that the Gospel is for real people in real chaos.
Into the Corinthian chaos, the light of the Gospel brings hope, healing and a clear path forward. In our own messy lives the Gospel has the potential to bring hope if we will learn and apply the lessons God is teaching in this wonderful letter. Let's learn to live out the gospel with Guts and Glory this year!
"Living Out Gospel Hope"
We're working our way through 1 Corinthians throughout this year. It is a letter that is very personal, challenging and almost a bit like displaying your own dirty laundry. Yet throughout the letter we get this repeated sense that God is at work in the mess. That God wants us to have access to this letter in Holy Scripture is a reminder that the Gospel is for real people in real chaos.
Into the Corinthian chaos, the light of the Gospel brings hope, healing and a clear path forward. In our own messy lives the Gospel has the potential to bring hope if we will learn and apply the lessons God is teaching in this wonderful letter. Let's learn to live out the gospel with Guts and Glory this year!
"Living Out Gospel Hope"
We're working our way through 1 Corinthians throughout this year. It is a letter that is very personal, challenging and almost a bit like displaying your own dirty laundry. Yet throughout the letter we get this repeated sense that God is at work in the mess. That God wants us to have access to this letter in Holy Scripture is a reminder that the Gospel is for real people in real chaos.
Into the Corinthian chaos, the light of the Gospel brings hope, healing and a clear path forward. In our own messy lives the Gospel has the potential to bring hope if we will learn and apply the lessons God is teaching in this wonderful letter. Let's learn to live out the gospel with Guts and Glory this year!
"Living Out Gospel Hope"
We're working our way through 1 Corinthians throughout this year. It is a letter that is very personal, challenging and almost a bit like displaying your own dirty laundry. Yet throughout the letter we get this repeated sense that God is at work in the mess. That God wants us to have access to this letter in Holy Scripture is a reminder that the Gospel is for real people in real chaos.
Into the Corinthian chaos, the light of the Gospel brings hope, healing and a clear path forward. In our own messy lives the Gospel has the potential to bring hope if we will learn and apply the lessons God is teaching in this wonderful letter. Let's learn to live out the gospel with Guts and Glory this year!
George Carter shares one final message from his favourite Bible passage (Philippians 2) before their family moves back to the UK..
"Living Out Gospel Hope"
We're working our way through 1 Corinthians throughout this year. It is a letter that is very personal, challenging and almost a bit like displaying your own dirty laundry. Yet throughout the letter we get this repeated sense that God is at work in the mess. That God wants us to have access to this letter in Holy Scripture is a reminder that the Gospel is for real people in real chaos.
Into the Corinthian chaos, the light of the Gospel brings hope, healing and a clear path forward. In our own messy lives the Gospel has the potential to bring hope if we will learn and apply the lessons God is teaching in this wonderful letter. Let's learn to live out the gospel with Guts and Glory this year!
"Living Out Gospel Hope"
We're working our way through 1 Corinthians throughout this year. It is a letter that is very personal, challenging and almost a bit like displaying your own dirty laundry. Yet throughout the letter we get this repeated sense that God is at work in the mess. That God wants us to have access to this letter in Holy Scripture is a reminder that the Gospel is for real people in real chaos.
Into the Corinthian chaos, the light of the Gospel brings hope, healing and a clear path
forward. In our own messy lives the Gospel has the potential to bring hope if we will learn and apply the lessons God is teaching in this wonderful letter. Let's learn to live out the gospel with Guts and Glory this year!
"Living Out Gospel Hope"
We're working our way through 1 Corinthians throughout this year. It is a letter that is very personal, challenging and almost a bit like displaying your own dirty laundry. Yet throughout the letter we get this repeated sense that God is at work in the mess. That God wants us to have access to this letter in Holy Scripture is a reminder that the Gospel is for real people in real chaos.
Into the Corinthian chaos, the light of the Gospel brings hope, healing and a clear path
forward. In our own messy lives the Gospel has the potential to bring hope if we will learn and apply the lessons God is teaching in this wonderful letter. Let's learn to live out the gospel with Guts and Glory this year!
Sometimes we can think about the stories of the Old Testament and they feel alien, unreal and disconnected from our lives. The reality is that they communicate universal truths with deep resonances.
Every passage of scripture has one clear aim: to reveal God. The 4000 year old stories of the Judges are recorded in scripture, under divine guidance, to show us what God is like and as a clear corollary to reveal what we are like. We will find people in these stories who wrestle with the same doubt, fear and anxiety that we find today. And we will meet a God who has compassion on his people and comes to rescue them.
And that rescue is effected through a series of unlikely heroes.
Sometimes we can think about the stories of the Old Testament and they feel alien, unreal and disconnected from our lives. The reality is that they communicate universal truths with deep resonances.
Every passage of scripture has one clear aim: to reveal God. The 4000 year old stories of the Judges are recorded in scripture, under divine guidance, to show us what God is like and as a clear corollary to reveal what we are like. We will find people in these stories who wrestle with the same doubt, fear and anxiety that we find today. And we will meet a God who has compassion on his people and comes to rescue them.
And that rescue is effected through a series of unlikely heroes.
The Easter Sermon at the largest megachurch in 400AD concludes with these words: "Christ is Risen, and you, o death, are annihilated! Christ is Risen, and the evil ones are cast down! Christ is Risen, and the angels rejoice! Christ is Risen, and life is liberated!" (John Chrysostom, Hagia Sophia, 400AD)
Easter truly changes everything. If Jesus was raised from death into undying life then everything is different. There’s heaps more faith, hope, love and life. In fact, the lesson of that first Easter is that they are all greater than death. Faith is greater than death. Hope is greater than death. Love is greater than death. And life is greater than death.
Join us to celebrate faith, hope, love and life this Easter!
Sometimes we can think about the stories of the Old Testament and they feel alien, unreal and disconnected from our lives. The reality is that they communicate universal truths with deep resonances.
Every passage of scripture has one clear aim: to reveal God. The 4000 year old stories of the Judges are recorded in scripture, under divine guidance, to show us what God is like and as a clear corollary to reveal what we are like. We will find people in these stories who wrestle with the same doubt, fear and anxiety that we find today. And we will meet a God who has compassion on his people and comes to rescue them.
And that rescue is effected through a series of unlikely heroes.
The Easter Sermon at the largest megachurch in 400AD concludes with these words: "Christ is Risen, and you, o death, are annihilated! Christ is Risen, and the evil ones are cast down! Christ is Risen, and the angels rejoice! Christ is Risen, and life is liberated!" (John Chrysostom, Hagia Sophia, 400AD)
Easter truly changes everything. If Jesus was raised from death into undying life then everything is different. There’s heaps more faith, hope, love and life. In fact, the lesson of that first Easter is that they are all greater than death. Faith is greater than death. Hope is greater than death. Love is greater than death. And life is greater than death.
Join us to celebrate faith, hope, love and life this Easter!
The Easter Sermon at the largest megachurch in 400AD concludes with these words: "Christ is Risen, and you, o death, are annihilated! Christ is Risen, and the evil ones are cast down! Christ is Risen, and the angels rejoice! Christ is Risen, and life is liberated!" (John Chrysostom, Hagia Sophia, 400AD)
Easter truly changes everything. If Jesus was raised from death into undying life then everything is different. There’s heaps more faith, hope, love and life. In fact, the lesson of that first Easter is that they are all greater than death. Faith is greater than death. Hope is greater than death. Love is greater than death. And life is greater than death.
Join us to celebrate faith, hope, love and life this Easter!
In this series, we are addressing where God is leading us as we move into the next season of life at BCC. The shape of these services - and the visionary impulse - is found in Luke 10:27. We shall love the Lord our God with all our Heart, Soul, Mind and Strength.
We’re going to unpack this in a way which will enrich all our lives and, God-willing, will place us as a church in the path of His blessing and favour. Let us cultivate that posture of humility, trust and love before both God and one another. Let us prepare our hearts and I believe that God will open the storehouse of heaven for us this year. “I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test!” Malachi 3:10
In this series, we are addressing where God is leading us as we move into the next season of life at BCC. The shape of these services - and the visionary impulse - is found in Luke 10:27. We shall love the Lord our God with all our Heart, Soul, Mind and Strength.
We’re going to unpack this in a way which will enrich all our lives and, God-willing, will place us as a church in the path of His blessing and favour. Let us cultivate that posture of humility, trust and love before both God and one another. Let us prepare our hearts and I believe that God will open the storehouse of heaven for us this year. “I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test!” Malachi 3:10
In this series, we are addressing where God is leading us as we move into the next season of life at BCC. The shape of these services - and the visionary impulse - is found in Luke 10:27. We shall love the Lord our God with all our Heart, Soul, Mind and Strength.
We’re going to unpack this in a way which will enrich all our lives and, God-willing, will place us as a church in the path of His blessing and favour. Let us cultivate that posture of humility, trust and love before both God and one another. Let us prepare our hearts and I believe that God will open the storehouse of heaven for us this year. “I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test!” Malachi 3:10
In this series, we are addressing where God is leading us as we move into the next season of life at BCC. The shape of these services - and the visionary impulse - is found in Luke 10:27. We shall love the Lord our God with all our Heart, Soul, Mind and Strength.
We’re going to unpack this in a way which will enrich all our lives and, God-willing, will place us as a church in the path of His blessing and favour. Let us cultivate that posture of humility, trust and love before both God and one another. Let us prepare our hearts and I believe that God will open the storehouse of heaven for us this year. “I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test!” Malachi 3:10
Ken and Sarah Diekema, and their son, have been a loved and respected part of the BCC whanāu for years. Since leaving his role as Youth/Associate Pastor at BCC, Ken has been employed as a chaplain to the NZ Airforce and has been based in Whenuapai until they moved to Blenheim a couple of years ago. We are committed to supporting the Diekema’s as mission partners, in prayer, remaining a home-away-from-home for them and encouraging Ken in his ministry however possible.
What a privilege to hear from Ken on 1 Peter on the subject of missions and updating us on their ministry and plans in Blenheim.
Haggai is prophesying around 520 years before Jesus and at a time when his people are in turmoil. Haggai’s people, the Jews, have been through the hell of exile and now, as they look to return and rebuild, things aren’t quite working out for them. Haggai’s message is answering the question: 'why?'
In some ways we are in a similar position. We find ourselves returning after the troubles of lockdowns and were looking ahead with anticipation and a little apprehension to what 2023 might have in store. Haggai’s message to 'Build the House’, to honour God in the rebuilding of your lives, is precisely what we need to bear in mind. His message is applicable on the national scale and on the personal scale. It is true of our families and true of our churches.
If we want to know God’s blessing, God’s glory and God’s presence in 2023 then we need to Build the House.
Haggai is prophesying around 520 years before Jesus and at a time when his people are in turmoil. Haggai’s people, the Jews, have been through the hell of exile and now, as they look to return and rebuild, things aren’t quite working out for them. Haggai’s message is answering the question: 'why?'
In some ways we are in a similar position. We find ourselves returning after the troubles of lockdowns and were looking ahead with anticipation and a little apprehension to what 2023 might have in store. Haggai’s message to 'Build the House’, to honour God in the rebuilding of your lives, is precisely what we need to bear in mind. His message is applicable on the national scale and on the personal scale. It is true of our families and true of our churches.
If we want to know God’s blessing, God’s glory and God’s presence in 2023 then we need to Build the House.
Haggai is prophesying around 520 years before Jesus and at a time when his people are in turmoil. Haggai’s people, the Jews, have been through the hell of exile and now, as they look to return and rebuild, things aren’t quite working out for them. Haggai’s message is answering the question: 'why?'
In some ways we are in a similar position. We find ourselves returning after the troubles of lockdowns and were looking ahead with anticipation and a little apprehension to what 2023 might have in store. Haggai’s message to 'Build the House’, to honour God in the rebuilding of your lives, is precisely what we need to bear in mind. His message is applicable on the national scale and on the personal scale. It is true of our families and true of our churches.
If we want to know God’s blessing, God’s glory and God’s presence in 2023 then we need to Build the House.
We love to make promises at this time of year. Promises to others and to ourselves. As we look through the scriptures we discover that God has made several amazing promises to us. What does it mean to discover these promises and then to take God at his word?
In this mini-series we will be looking at some of the promises that Jesus makes to us in the Gospel of John and praying that we might have the faith to take Jesus at his word. Will he really prosper us, provide for us, prepare us for perfection and give us His presence? What would it mean to live like you believe Him?
We love to make promises at this time of year. Promises to others and to ourselves. As we look through the scriptures we discover that God has made several amazing promises to us. What does it mean to discover these promises and then to take God at his word?
In this mini-series we will be looking at some of the promises that Jesus makes to us in the Gospel of John and praying that we might have the faith to take Jesus at his word. Will he really prosper us, provide for us, prepare us for perfection and give us His presence? What would it mean to live like you believe Him?
We love to make promises at this time of year. Promises to others and to ourselves. As we look through the scriptures we discover that God has made several amazing promises to us. What does it mean to discover these promises and then to take God at his word?
In this mini-series we will be looking at some of the promises that Jesus makes to us in the Gospel of John and praying that we might have the faith to take Jesus at his word. Will he really prosper us, provide for us, prepare us for perfection and give us His presence? What would it mean to live like you believe Him?
Advent is a time of waiting. Waiting for Christmas, waiting for the holidays, and waiting for postal deliveries. But the season of Advent is a time of spiritual waiting too. We are waiting for the arrival of the King - and the Advent of His Kingdom.
Upon the coming of the Kingdom we will experience several things. We will experience the fullness of God's Salvation, the extent of God's Power over evil, the efficacy of God's Justice and the beauty of God's Peace.
Over the four Sundays of Advent, and then Christmas Eve, we will be thinking together about what it will be like when the Kingdom of God arrives - and helping each other to wait well in the meanwhile.
Advent is a time of waiting. Waiting for Christmas, waiting for the holidays, and waiting for postal deliveries. But the season of Advent is a time of spiritual waiting too. We are waiting for the arrival of the King - and the Advent of His Kingdom.
Upon the coming of the Kingdom we will experience several things. We will experience the fullness of God's Salvation, the extent of God's Power over evil, the efficacy of God's Justice and the beauty of God's Peace.
Over the four Sundays of Advent, and then Christmas Eve, we will be thinking together about what it will be like when the Kingdom of God arrives - and helping each other to wait well in the meanwhile.
Advent is a time of waiting. Waiting for Christmas, waiting for the holidays, and waiting for postal deliveries. But the season of Advent is a time of spiritual waiting too. We are waiting for the arrival of the King - and the Advent of His Kingdom.
Upon the coming of the Kingdom we will experience several things. We will experience the fullness of God's Salvation, the extent of God's Power over evil, the efficacy of God's Justice and the beauty of God's Peace.
Over the four Sundays of Advent, and then Christmas Eve, we will be thinking together about what it will be like when the Kingdom of God arrives - and helping each other to wait well in the meanwhile.
The Spirit on Mission - Luke's motivation for writing a follow-up to his Gospel is clear. To inspire the church to cling to Her original mission: to take the gospel to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). The calling, leading and empowering power of the Holy Spirit is so central to missional narrative that it is not unfair to refer to the book of Acts as 'The Spirit on Mission'.
Split into three blocks of sermons, this the final block as we preach through Acts in 2022. And as we do, we will seek God to pour out His Spirit on us so that we will increasingly discover our place in His mission today.
Do you want to know God closer? Do you want to experience the freeing power of the Holy Spirit? Do you want to honour Jesus with your life? If so, the call is to join the Spirit on Mission.
"So the word of God spread. The number of disciples [there] increased rapidly, and a large number of [leaders] became obedient to the faith." Acts 6:7
The Spirit on Mission - Luke's motivation for writing a follow-up to his Gospel is clear. To inspire the church to cling to Her original mission: to take the gospel to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). The calling, leading and empowering power of the Holy Spirit is so central to missional narrative that it is not unfair to refer to the book of Acts as 'The Spirit on Mission'.
Split into three blocks of sermons, this the final block as we preach through Acts in 2022. And as we do, we will seek God to pour out His Spirit on us so that we will increasingly discover our place in His mission today.
Do you want to know God closer? Do you want to experience the freeing power of the Holy Spirit? Do you want to honour Jesus with your life? If so, the call is to join the Spirit on Mission.
"So the word of God spread. The number of disciples [there] increased rapidly, and a large number of [leaders] became obedient to the faith." Acts 6:7
The Spirit on Mission - Luke's motivation for writing a follow-up to his Gospel is clear. To inspire the church to cling to Her original mission: to take the gospel to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). The calling, leading and empowering power of the Holy Spirit is so central to missional narrative that it is not unfair to refer to the book of Acts as 'The Spirit on Mission'.
Split into three blocks of sermons, this the final block as we preach through Acts in 2022. And as we do, we will seek God to pour out His Spirit on us so that we will increasingly discover our place in His mission today.
Do you want to know God closer? Do you want to experience the freeing power of the Holy Spirit? Do you want to honour Jesus with your life? If so, the call is to join the Spirit on Mission.
"So the word of God spread. The number of disciples [there] increased rapidly, and a large number of [leaders] became obedient to the faith." Acts 6:7
The Spirit on Mission - Luke's motivation for writing a follow-up to his Gospel is clear. To inspire the church to cling to Her original mission: to take the gospel to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). The calling, leading and empowering power of the Holy Spirit is so central to missional narrative that it is not unfair to refer to the book of Acts as 'The Spirit on Mission'.
Split into three blocks of sermons, this the final block as we preach through Acts in 2022. And as we do, we will seek God to pour out His Spirit on us so that we will increasingly discover our place in His mission today.
Do you want to know God closer? Do you want to experience the freeing power of the Holy Spirit? Do you want to honour Jesus with your life? If so, the call is to join the Spirit on Mission.
"So the word of God spread. The number of disciples [there] increased rapidly, and a large number of [leaders] became obedient to the faith." Acts 6:7
The Spirit on Mission - Luke's motivation for writing a follow-up to his Gospel is clear. To inspire the church to cling to Her original mission: to take the gospel to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). The calling, leading and empowering power of the Holy Spirit is so central to missional narrative that it is not unfair to refer to the book of Acts as 'The Spirit on Mission'.
Split into three blocks of sermons, this the final block as we preach through Acts in 2022. And as we do, we will seek God to pour out His Spirit on us so that we will increasingly discover our place in His mission today.
Do you want to know God closer? Do you want to experience the freeing power of the Holy Spirit? Do you want to honour Jesus with your life? If so, the call is to join the Spirit on Mission.
"So the word of God spread. The number of disciples [there] increased rapidly, and a large number of [leaders] became obedient to the faith." Acts 6:7
The Spirit on Mission - Luke's motivation for writing a follow-up to his Gospel is clear. To inspire the church to cling to Her original mission: to take the gospel to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). The calling, leading and empowering power of the Holy Spirit is so central to missional narrative that it is not unfair to refer to the book of Acts as 'The Spirit on Mission'.
Split into three blocks of sermons, this the final block as we preach through Acts in 2022. And as we do, we will seek God to pour out His Spirit on us so that we will increasingly discover our place in His mission today.
Do you want to know God closer? Do you want to experience the freeing power of the Holy Spirit? Do you want to honour Jesus with your life? If so, the call is to join the Spirit on Mission.
"So the word of God spread. The number of disciples [there] increased rapidly, and a large number of [leaders] became obedient to the faith." Acts 6:7
The Spirit on Mission - Luke's motivation for writing a follow-up to his Gospel is clear. To inspire the church to cling to Her original mission: to take the gospel to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). The calling, leading and empowering power of the Holy Spirit is so central to missional narrative that it is not unfair to refer to the book of Acts as 'The Spirit on Mission'.
Split into three blocks of sermons, this is first in the third and final block, as we preach through Acts in 2022. And as we do, we will seek God to pour out His Spirit on us so that we will increasingly discover our place in His mission today.
Do you want to know God closer? Do you want to experience the freeing power of the Holy Spirit? Do you want to honour Jesus with your life? If so, the call is to join the Spirit on Mission.
"So the word of God spread. The number of disciples [there] increased rapidly, and a large number of [leaders] became obedient to the faith." Acts 6:7
The Spirit on Mission - Luke's motivation for writing a follow-up to his Gospel is clear. To inspire the church to cling to Her original mission: to take the gospel to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). The calling, leading and empowering power of the Holy Spirit is so central to missional narrative that it is not unfair to refer to the book of Acts as 'The Spirit on Mission'.
Split into three blocks of sermons, this is first in the third and final block, as we preach through Acts in 2022. And as we do, we will seek God to pour out His Spirit on us so that we will increasingly discover our place in His mission today.
Do you want to know God closer? Do you want to experience the freeing power of the Holy Spirit? Do you want to honour Jesus with your life? If so, the call is to join the Spirit on Mission.
"So the word of God spread. The number of disciples [there] increased rapidly, and a large number of [leaders] became obedient to the faith." Acts 6:7
According to Pfizer, ‘’WELLNESS' is the act of practicing habits that enable you to thrive not just survive. And Proverbs is a Biblical book which contains the accumulated wisdom of God’s people so that they might thrive - not just survive.
In many ways, Proverbs is God’s ‘Wellness Program’. Beginning with the idea of wisdom as a foundation, this sermon series will explore family dynamics, financial habits, relational health and much more as we discover how to thrive in God’s World. Ultimately Jesus is the ‘wisdom and power of God’ so we will find Proverbs directing our attention to Jesus in new and remarkably practical ways.
According to Pfizer, ‘’WELLNESS' is the act of practicing habits that enable you to thrive not just survive. And Proverbs is a Biblical book which contains the accumulated wisdom of God’s people so that they might thrive - not just survive.
In many ways, Proverbs is God’s ‘Wellness Program’. Beginning with the idea of wisdom as a foundation, this sermon series will explore family dynamics, financial habits, relational health and much more as we discover how to thrive in God’s World. Ultimately Jesus is the ‘wisdom and power of God’ so we will find Proverbs directing our attention to Jesus in new and remarkably practical ways.
According to Pfizer, ‘’WELLNESS' is the act of practicing habits that enable you to thrive not just survive. And Proverbs is a Biblical book which contains the accumulated wisdom of God’s people so that they might thrive - not just survive.
In many ways, Proverbs is God’s ‘Wellness Program’. Beginning with the idea of wisdom as a foundation, this sermon series will explore family dynamics, financial habits, relational health and much more as we discover how to thrive in God’s World. Ultimately Jesus is the ‘wisdom and power of God’ so we will find Proverbs directing our attention to Jesus in new and remarkably practical ways.
According to Pfizer, ‘’WELLNESS' is the act of practicing habits that enable you to thrive not just survive. And Proverbs is a Biblical book which contains the accumulated wisdom of God’s people so that they might thrive - not just survive.
In many ways, Proverbs is God’s ‘Wellness Program’. Beginning with the idea of wisdom as a foundation, this sermon series will explore family dynamics, financial habits, relational health and much more as we discover how to thrive in God’s World. Ultimately Jesus is the ‘wisdom and power of God’ so we will find Proverbs directing our attention to Jesus in new and remarkably practical ways.
According to Pfizer, ‘’WELLNESS' is the act of practicing habits that enable you to thrive not just survive. And Proverbs is a Biblical book which contains the accumulated wisdom of God’s people so that they might thrive - not just survive.
In many ways, Proverbs is God’s ‘Wellness Program’. Beginning with the idea of wisdom as a foundation, this sermon series will explore family dynamics, financial habits, relational health and much more as we discover how to thrive in God’s World. Ultimately Jesus is the ‘wisdom and power of God’ so we will find Proverbs directing our attention to Jesus in new and remarkably practical ways.
According to Pfizer, ‘’WELLNESS' is the act of practicing habits that enable you to thrive not just survive. And Proverbs is a Biblical book which contains the accumulated wisdom of God’s people so that they might thrive - not just survive.
In many ways, Proverbs is God’s ‘Wellness Program’. Beginning with the idea of wisdom as a foundation, this sermon series will explore family dynamics, financial habits, relational health and much more as we discover how to thrive in God’s World. Ultimately Jesus is the ‘wisdom and power of God’ so we will find Proverbs directing our attention to Jesus in new and remarkably practical ways.
Looking at Colossians 2:6-15 as we celebrate two of BCC's young people being baptised and what it means to understand and know the truths found in Colossians and how it can liberate and empower us to live the most abundant life that Jesus is promising us.
The Spirit on Mission - Luke's motivation for writing a follow-up to his Gospel is clear. To inspire the church to cling to Her original mission: to take the gospel to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). The calling, leading and empowering power of the Holy Spirit is so central to missional narrative that it is not unfair to refer to the book of Acts as 'The Spirit on Mission'.
Split into three blocks of around 7 sermons, this is the last in the second block, as we preach through Acts in 2022. And as we do, we will seek God to pour out His Spirit on us so that we will increasingly discover our place in His mission today.
Do you want to know God closer? Do you want to experience the freeing power of the Holy Spirit? Do you want to honour Jesus with your life? If so, the call is to join the Spirit on Mission.
"So the word of God spread. The number of disciples [there] increased rapidly, and a large number of [leaders] became obedient to the faith." Acts 6:7
The Spirit on Mission - Luke's motivation for writing a follow-up to his Gospel is clear. To inspire the church to cling to Her original mission: to take the gospel to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). The calling, leading and empowering power of the Holy Spirit is so central to missional narrative that it is not unfair to refer to the book of Acts as 'The Spirit on Mission'.
Split into three blocks of around 7 sermons, this is the second to last sermon in the second block, as we preach through Acts in 2022. And as we do, we will seek God to pour out His Spirit on us so that we will increasingly discover our place in His mission today.
Do you want to know God closer? Do you want to experience the freeing power of the Holy Spirit? Do you want to honour Jesus with your life? If so, the call is to join the Spirit on Mission.
"So the word of God spread. The number of disciples [there] increased rapidly, and a large number of [leaders] became obedient to the faith." Acts 6:7
The Spirit on Mission - Luke's motivation for writing a follow-up to his Gospel is clear. To inspire the church to cling to Her original mission: to take the gospel to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). The calling, leading and empowering power of the Holy Spirit is so central to missional narrative that it is not unfair to refer to the book of Acts as 'The Spirit on Mission'.
Split into three blocks of around 7 sermons, this is the next in the second block, as we preach through Acts in 2022. And as we do, we will seek God to pour out His Spirit on us so that we will increasingly discover our place in His mission today.
Do you want to know God closer? Do you want to experience the freeing power of the Holy Spirit? Do you want to honour Jesus with your life? If so, the call is to join the Spirit on Mission.
"So the word of God spread. The number of disciples [there] increased rapidly, and a large number of [leaders] became obedient to the faith." Acts 6:7
The Spirit on Mission - Luke's motivation for writing a follow-up to his Gospel is clear. To inspire the church to cling to Her original mission: to take the gospel to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). The calling, leading and empowering power of the Holy Spirit is so central to missional narrative that it is not unfair to refer to the book of Acts as 'The Spirit on Mission'.
Split into three blocks of around 7 sermons, this is the next in the second block, as we preach through Acts in 2022. And as we do, we will seek God to pour out His Spirit on us so that we will increasingly discover our place in His mission today.
Do you want to know God closer? Do you want to experience the freeing power of the Holy Spirit? Do you want to honour Jesus with your life? If so, the call is to join the Spirit on Mission.
"So the word of God spread. The number of disciples [there] increased rapidly, and a large number of [leaders] became obedient to the faith." Acts 6:7
The Spirit on Mission - Luke's motivation for writing a follow-up to his Gospel is clear. To inspire the church to cling to Her original mission: to take the gospel to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). The calling, leading and empowering power of the Holy Spirit is so central to missional narrative that it is not unfair to refer to the book of Acts as 'The Spirit on Mission'.
Split into three blocks of around 7 sermons, this is the next in the second block, as we preach through Acts in 2022. And as we do, we will seek God to pour out His Spirit on us so that we will increasingly discover our place in His mission today.
Do you want to know God closer? Do you want to experience the freeing power of the Holy Spirit? Do you want to honour Jesus with your life? If so, the call is to join the Spirit on Mission.
"So the word of God spread. The number of disciples [there] increased rapidly, and a large number of [leaders] became obedient to the faith." Acts 6:7
The Spirit on Mission - Luke's motivation for writing a follow-up to his Gospel is clear. To inspire the church to cling to Her original mission: to take the gospel to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8) The calling, leading and empowering power of the Holy Spirit is so central to missional narrative that it is not unfair to refer to the book of Acts as 'The Spirit on Mission'.
Split into three blocks of around 7 sermons, this is the first in the second block, as we preach through Acts in 2022. And as we do we will seek God to pour out His Spirit on us so that we will increasingly discover our place in His mission today.
Do you want to know God closer? Do you want to experience the freeing power of the Holy Spirit? Do you want to honour Jesus with your life? If so, the call is to join the Spirit on Mission.
"So the word of God spread. The number of disciples [there] increased rapidly, and a large number of [leaders] became obedient to the faith." Acts 6:7
We asked our teenagers what they would like to hear on a Sunday morning and they were unanimous that they wanted to hear more stories of adults in the church who have become Christians and see faith working in their lives.
In response, we hosted four interviews as part of the youth service. Each person effectively answering 'who are you?' and 'how does your faith work?'
We get to hear from Jared - raised in Zambia and Levin and now a husband, parent & senior manager at Air New Zealand.
We hear from Ethan - raised in Auckland by Malaysian parents, formerly a boarding-school head prefect, married to Hannah and now recently become a dad while working as a Paediatric Specialist in the hospital.
We hear from Robyn - raised at Birkenhead Community Church, alumnus of local schools & a retired child-minder with many relatives at BCC.
We hear from Eva - born in Germany, raised in South Africa and now a mum to four kids and a local veterinary surgeon.
For each of them BCC has been integral in growing faith - but it is Jesus to whom they cling in the face of the storms of life.
Join us for a Mission Sunday where we're delighted to welcome and hear from Tearfund and two of their ambassadors, Joyce and Danny.
Joyce and Danny were both sponsored as children in the Philippines and credit their sponsorship with turning their lives around. They have subsequently finished their education, independently moved to New Zealand, met and married each other. They speak powerfully about the impact of the gospel on their lives and enthusiastically promote the child-sponsorship initiative in Diplong (Philippines).
As a church, BCC is encouraging the sponsorship of children in this region and over time we hope to hear back as to the impact on the whole community.
The Spirit on Mission - Luke's motivation for writing a follow-up to his Gospel is clear. To inspire the church to cling to Her original mission: to take the gospel to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8) The calling, leading and empowering power of the Holy Spirit is so central to missional narrative that it is not unfair to refer to the book of Acts as 'The Spirit on Mission'.
Split into three blocks of around 7 sermons, this is the seventh in the series, and the last in the first section, as we preach through Acts in 2022. And as we do we will seek God to pour out His Spirit on us so that we will increasingly discover our place in His mission today.
Do you want to know God closer? Do you want to experience the freeing power of the Holy Spirit? Do you want to honour Jesus with your life? If so, the call is to join the Spirit on Mission.
"So the word of God spread. The number of disciples [there] increased rapidly, and a large number of [leaders] became obedient to the faith." Acts 6:7
The Spirit on Mission - Luke's motivation for writing a follow-up to his Gospel is clear. To inspire the church to cling to Her original mission: to take the gospel to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8) The calling, leading and empowering power of the Holy Spirit is so central to missional narrative that it is not unfair to refer to the book of Acts as 'The Spirit on Mission'.
Split into three blocks of around 7 sermons, this is the sixth in the series as we preach through Acts in 2022. And as we do we will seek God to pour out His Spirit on us so that we will increasingly discover our place in His mission today.
Do you want to know God closer? Do you want to experience the freeing power of the Holy Spirit? Do you want to honour Jesus with your life? If so, the call is to join the Spirit on Mission.
"So the word of God spread. The number of disciples [there] increased rapidly, and a large number of [leaders] became obedient to the faith." Acts 6:7
The Spirit on Mission - Luke's motivation for writing a follow-up to his Gospel is clear. To inspire the church to cling to Her original mission: to take the gospel to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8) The calling, leading and empowering power of the Holy Spirit is so central to missional narrative that it is not unfair to refer to the book of Acts as 'The Spirit on Mission'.
Split into three blocks of around 7 sermons, this is the fifth in the series as we preach through Acts in 2022. And as we do we will seek God to pour out His Spirit on us so that we will increasingly discover our place in His mission today.
Do you want to know God closer? Do you want to experience the freeing power of the Holy Spirit? Do you want to honour Jesus with your life? If so, the call is to join the Spirit on Mission.
"So the word of God spread. The number of disciples [there] increased rapidly, and a large number of [leaders] became obedient to the faith." Acts 6:7
The Spirit on Mission - Luke's motivation for writing a follow-up to his Gospel is clear. To inspire the church to cling to Her original mission: to take the gospel to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8) The calling, leading and empowering power of the Holy Spirit is so central to missional narrative that it is not unfair to refer to the book of Acts as 'The Spirit on Mission'.
Split into three blocks of around 7 sermons, this is the fourth of the series as we preach through Acts in 2022. And as we do we will seek God to pour out His Spirit on us so that we will increasingly discover our place in His mission today.
Do you want to know God closer? Do you want to experience the freeing power of the Holy Spirit? Do you want to honour Jesus with your life? If so, the call is to join the Spirit on Mission.
"So the word of God spread. The number of disciples [there] increased rapidly, and a large number of [leaders] became obedient to the faith." Acts 6:7
The Spirit on Mission - Luke's motivation for writing a follow-up to his Gospel is clear. To inspire the church to cling to Her original mission: to take the gospel to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8) The calling, leading and empowering power of the Holy Spirit is so central to missional narrative that it is not unfair to refer to the book of Acts as 'The Spirit on Mission'.
Split into three blocks of around 7 sermons, this is the second of the series as we preach through Acts in 2022. And as we do we will seek God to pour out His Spirit on us so that we will increasingly discover our place in His mission today.
Do you want to know God closer? Do you want to experience the freeing power of the Holy Spirit? Do you want to honour Jesus with your life? If so, the call is to join the Spirit on Mission.
"So the word of God spread. The number of disciples [there] increased rapidly, and a large number of [leaders] became obedient to the faith." Acts 6:7
The Spirit on Mission - Luke's motivation for writing a follow-up to his Gospel is clear. To inspire the church to cling to Her original mission: to take the gospel to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8) The calling, leading and empowering power of the Holy Spirit is so central to missional narrative that it is not unfair to refer to the book of Acts as 'The Spirit on Mission'.
Split into three blocks of around 7 sermons, this is the second of the series as we preach through Acts in 2022. And as we do we will seek God to pour out His Spirit on us so that we will increasingly discover our place in His mission today.
Do you want to know God closer? Do you want to experience the freeing power of the Holy Spirit? Do you want to honour Jesus with your life? If so, the call is to join the Spirit on Mission.
"So the word of God spread. The number of disciples [there] increased rapidly, and a large number of [leaders] became obedient to the faith." Acts 6:7
The Spirit on Mission - Luke's motivation for writing a follow-up to his Gospel is clear. To inspire the church to cling to Her original mission: to take the gospel to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8) The calling, leading and empowering power of the Holy Spirit is so central to missional narrative that it is not unfair to refer to the book of Acts as 'The Spirit on Mission'.
Split into three blocks of around 7 sermons, we are going to preach through Acts in 2022. And as we do we will seek God to pour out His Spirit on us so that we will increasingly discover our place in His mission today.
Do you want to know God closer? Do you want to experience the freeing power of the Holy Spirit? Do you want to honour Jesus with your life? If so, the call is to join the Spirit on Mission.
"So the word of God spread. The number of disciples [there] increased rapidly, and a large number of [leaders] became obedient to the faith." Acts 6:7
Happy Easter! It's great to gather to celebrate on this most special of festival days. Today George Carter preaches the conclusion of a three-week series leading up to Easter.
The Cross of Jesus is at the centre of our language, our culture and our faith. It is literally the crux of everything. It might be surprising, given how notorious the cross is, how little it is understood.
This series takes three gospels (Mark, Luke & John) and explores something of what that gospel depicts of the purpose of the crucifixion. In each case, it is clear to see that the crucifixion is the pinnacle of the gospel and the moment which provides meaning to the rest.
There is no way that this series can cover the breadth of the Biblical witness of the cross but it will help us understand the cross as an altar, as a throne and (on Easter Sunday) as God's pulpit to reach a desperate world.
As BCC is gathered for the first time in 9 months, Dan Tyler preaches the second in a three-week series leading up to Easter.
The Cross of Jesus is at the centre of our language, our culture and our faith. It is literally the crux of everything. It might be surprising, given how notorious the cross is, how little it is understood.
This series takes three gospels (Mark, Luke & John) and explores something of what that gospel depicts of the purpose of the crucifixion. In each case, it is clear to see that the crucifixion is the pinnacle of the gospel and the moment which provides meaning to the rest.
There is no way that this series can cover the breadth of the Biblical witness of the cross but it will help us understand the cross as an altar, as a throne and (on Easter Sunday) as God's pulpit to reach a desperate world.
Jono Mulholland preaching the first in a three-week series leading up to Easter.
The Cross of Jesus is at the centre of our language, our culture and our faith. It is literally the crux of everything. It might be surprising, given how notorious the cross is, how little it is understood.
This series takes three gospels (Mark, Luke & John) and explores something of what that gospel depicts of the purpose of the crucifixion. In each case, it is clear to see that the crucifixion is the pinnacle of the gospel and the moment which provides meaning to the rest.
There is no way that this series can cover the breadth of the Biblical witness of the cross but it will help us understand the cross as an altar, as a throne and (on Easter Sunday) as God's pulpit to reach a desperate world.
Welcome to the 15th and final sermon in a series called 'Songs for the Journey'.
Psalms 120-134 are known as Psalms of Ascent and were written to be sung by a pilgrim community. A pilgrimage is an in-between place, often an uncomfortable place, both a place beset with danger and one imbued with life and hope and faith.
These Psalms offer us a unique road-map for our souls. Each in turn saying: "this is where I was when I moved again." Each of the Psalms offers to connect with your soul and help you move on again in the Christian life.
We recommend Eugene Peterson's book 'A Long Obedience in the Same Direction' to go deeper.
Welcome to the 14th in a series called 'Songs for the Journey'. This is the penultimate psalm in our series and our speaker is Jono Donald from Athletes in Action - a ministry working with athletes predominantly in the university context in Auckland
Psalms 120-134 are known as Psalms of Ascent and were written to be sung by a pilgrim community. A pilgrimage is an in-between place, often an uncomfortable place, both a place beset with danger and one imbued with life and hope and faith.
These Psalms offer us a unique road-map for our souls. Each in turn saying: "this is where I was when I moved again." Each of the Psalms offers to connect with your soul and help you move on again in the Christian life.
We recommend Eugene Peterson's book 'A Long Obedience in the Same Direction' to go deeper.
Welcome to the twelfth in a series called 'Songs for the Journey'. This is out of sequence owing to preachers in COVID-isolation.
Psalms 120-134 are known as Psalms of Ascent and were written to be sung by a pilgrim community. A pilgrimage is an in-between place, often an uncomfortable place, both a place beset with danger and one imbued with life and hope and faith.
These Psalms offer us a unique road-map for our souls. Each in turn saying: "this is where I was when I moved again." Each of the Psalms offers to connect with your soul and help you move on again in the Christian life.
We recommend Eugene Peterson's book 'A Long Obedience in the Same Direction' to go deeper.
Welcome to the 13th in a series called 'Songs for the Journey'. This is out of sequence because of preachers in COVID-isolation
Psalms 120-134 are known as Psalms of Ascent and were written to be sung by a pilgrim community. A pilgrimage is an in-between place, often an uncomfortable place, both a place beset with danger and one imbued with life and hope and faith.
These Psalms offer us a unique road-map for our souls. Each in turn saying: "this is where I was when I moved again." Each of the Psalms offers to connect with your soul and help you move on again in the Christian life.
We recommend Eugene Peterson's book 'A Long Obedience in the Same Direction' to go deeper.
Welcome to the eleventh in a series called 'Songs for the Journey'. After a three-month break we're back into the second half of this series.
Psalms 120-134 are known as Psalms of Ascent and were written to be sung by a pilgrim community. A pilgrimage is an in-between place, often an uncomfortable place, both a place beset with danger and one imbued with life and hope and faith.
These Psalms offer us a unique road-map for our souls. Each in turn saying: "this is where I was when I moved again." Each of the Psalms offers to connect with your soul and help you move on again in the Christian life.
We recommend Eugene Peterson's book 'A Long Obedience in the Same Direction' to go deeper.
Welcome to the tenth in a series called 'Songs for the Journey'. After a three-month break we're back into the second half of this series.
Psalms 120-134 are known as Psalms of Ascent and were written to be sung by a pilgrim community. A pilgrimage is an in-between place, often an uncomfortable place, both a place beset with danger and one imbued with life and hope and faith.
These Psalms offer us a unique road-map for our souls. Each in turn saying: "this is where I was when I moved again." Each of the Psalms offers to connect with your soul and help you move on again in the Christian life.
We recommend Eugene Peterson's book 'A Long Obedience in the Same Direction' to go deeper.
A word in season? The world is troubled. We are troubled. Our hearts are full of anxiety, fear, despair and anger. We might blame the ongoing COVID pandemic but if we are honest with ourselves, the pandemic has just magnified what was already there.
Paul writes to the Galatian church, in a time of turmoil, that they are to recognise and honour the work of the Spirit - and the outcome of the Spirit's work? The fruit of the Spirit, he says, is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
We want to be people who are overflowing with the fruit of the spirit rather than magnifying the evil around us. We want to bring love over fear, peace over anxiety, joy over despair and patience over anger.
Built on Galatians 5:19-26, this series seeks to help with the how, the why and the what of living a life overflowing with fruit of the Spirit.
Emily brings the final message in the series 'Fruit of the Spirit', teaching on the virtue of Self-control.
A word in season? The world is troubled. We are troubled. Our hearts are full of anxiety, fear, despair and anger. We might blame the ongoing COVID pandemic but if we are honest with ourselves, the pandemic has just magnified what was already there.
Paul writes to the Galatian church, in a time of turmoil, that they are to recognise and honour the work of the Spirit - and the outcome of the Spirit's work? The fruit of the Spirit, he says, is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
We want to be people who are overflowing with the fruit of the spirit rather than magnifying the evil around us. We want to bring love over fear, peace over anxiety, joy over despair and patience over anger.
Built on Galatians 5:19-26, this series seeks to help with the how, the why and the what of living a life overflowing with fruit of the Spirit.
Dan brings the eighth and penultimate message in the series 'Fruit of the Spirit', teaching on the virtue of Gentleness.
A word in season? The world is troubled. We are troubled. Our hearts are full of anxiety, fear, despair and anger. We might blame the ongoing COVID pandemic but if we are honest with ourselves, the pandemic has just magnified what was already there.
Paul writes to the Galatian church, in a time of turmoil, that they are to recognise and honour the work of the Spirit - and the outcome of the Spirit's work? The fruit of the Spirit, he says, is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
We want to be people who are overflowing with the fruit of the spirit rather than magnifying the evil around us. We want to bring love over fear, peace over anxiety, joy over despair and patience over anger.
Built on Galatians 5:19-26, this series seeks to help with the how, the why and the what of living a life overflowing with fruit of the Spirit.
Kirsty brings the seventh in the series 'Fruit of the Spirit', teaching on the virtue of Faithfulness.
A word in season? The world is troubled. We are troubled. Our hearts are full of anxiety, fear, despair and anger. We might blame the ongoing COVID pandemic but if we are honest with ourselves, the pandemic has just magnified what was already there.
Paul writes to the Galatian church, in a time of turmoil, that they are to recognise and honour the work of the Spirit - and the outcome of the Spirit's work? The fruit of the Spirit, he says, is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
We want to be people who are overflowing with the fruit of the spirit rather than magnifying the evil around us. We want to bring love over fear, peace over anxiety, joy over despair and patience over anger.
Built on Galatians 5:19-26, this series seeks to help with the how, the why and the what of living a life overflowing with fruit of the Spirit.
George brings the sixth in the series 'Fruit of the Spirit', teaching on the battle between Goodness and Immorality.
A word in season? The world is troubled. We are troubled. Our hearts are full of anxiety, fear, despair and anger. We might blame the ongoing COVID pandemic but if we are honest with ourselves, the pandemic has just magnified what was already there.
Paul writes to the Galatian church, in a time of turmoil, that they are to recognise and honour the work of the Spirit - and the outcome of the Spirit's work? The fruit of the Spirit, he says, is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
We want to be people who are overflowing with the fruit of the spirit rather than magnifying the evil around us. We want to bring love over fear, peace over anxiety, joy over despair and patience over anger.
Built on Galatians 5:19-26, this series seeks to help with the how, the why and the what of living a life overflowing with fruit of the Spirit.
Dan brings the fifth in the series 'Fruit of the Spirit', teaching on the battle between Kindness or Cruelty.
A word in season? The world is troubled. We are troubled. Our hearts are full of anxiety, fear, despair and anger. We might blame the ongoing COVID pandemic but if we are honest with ourselves, the pandemic has just magnified what was already there.
Paul writes to the Galatian church, in a time of turmoil, that they are to recognise and honour the work of the Spirit - and the outcome of the Spirit's work? The fruit of the Spirit, he says, is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
We want to be people who are overflowing with the fruit of the spirit rather than magnifying the evil around us. We want to bring love over fear, peace over anxiety, joy over despair and patience over anger.
Built on Galatians 5:19-26, this series seeks to help with the how, the why and the what of living a life overflowing with fruit of the Spirit.
Jono brings the fourth in the series 'Fruit of the Spirit', teaching on the battle between patience and anger.
A word in season? The world is troubled. We are troubled. Our hearts are full of anxiety, fear, despair and anger. We might blame the ongoing COVID pandemic but if we are honest with ourselves, the pandemic has just magnified what was already there.
Paul writes to the Galatian church, in a time of turmoil, that they are to recognise and honour the work of the Spirit - and the outcome of the Spirit's work? The fruit of the Spirit, he says, is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
We want to be people who are overflowing with the fruit of the spirit rather than magnifying the evil around us. We want to bring love over fear, peace over anxiety, joy over despair and patience over anger.
Built on Galatians 5:19-26, this series seeks to help with the how, the why and the what of living a life overflowing with fruit of the Spirit.
George brings the third in the series 'Fruit of the Spirit', teaching on the battle between love and fear.
A word in season? The world is troubled. We are troubled. Our hearts are full of anxiety, fear, despair and anger. We might blame the ongoing COVID pandemic but if we are honest with ourselves, the pandemic has just magnified what was already there.
Paul writes to the Galatian church, in a time of turmoil, that they are to recognise and honour the work of the Spirit - and the outcome of the Spirit's work? The fruit of the Spirit, he says, is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
We want to be people who are overflowing with the fruit of the spirit rather than magnifying the evil around us. We want to bring love over fear, peace over anxiety, joy over despair and patience over anger.
Built on Galatians 5:19-26, this series seeks to help with the how, the why and the what of living a life overflowing with fruit of the Spirit.
Dan brings the second in the series 'Fruit of the Spirit', teaching on the battle between joy and despair.
A word in season? The world is troubled. We are troubled. Our hearts are full of anxiety, fear, despair and anger. We might blame the ongoing COVID pandemic but if we are honest with ourselves, the pandemic has just magnified what was already there.
Paul writes to the Galatian church, in a time of turmoil, that they are to recognise and honour the work of the Spirit - and the outcome of the Spirit's work? The fruit of the Spirit, he says, is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
We want to be people who are overflowing with the fruit of the spirit rather than magnifying the evil around us. We want to bring love over fear, peace over anxiety, joy over despair and patience over anger.
Built on Galatians 5:19-26, this series seeks to help with the how, the why and the what of living a life overflowing with fruit of the Spirit.
Jono brings the first in the series 'Fruit of the Spirit', teaching on the battle between anxiety and peace.
Along similar lines to our Psalms of Ascent Series, Roger opens up Psalm 62 to discover where God has designed us to find rest.
This is a one-off sermon with great applicability for the cultural moment we find ourselves in. Lockdown, vaccine mandates, daily updates from the government and general uncertainty about what tomorrow looks like CAN create a 'rest-free' environment. Psalm 62 encourages us, as St Augustine reminds us that "Our hearts were made for You, O Lord, and they are restless until they rest in you"Recommended reading to accompany this sermon is 'On the Road with St Augustine' by James K A Smith
Welcome to the ninth in a series called 'Songs for the Journey'.
Psalms 120-134 are known as Psalms of Ascent and were written to be sung by a pilgrim community. A pilgrimage is an in-between place, often an uncomfortable place, both a place beset with danger and one imbued with life and hope and faith.
These Psalms offer us a unique road-map for our souls. Each in turn saying: "this is where I was when I moved again." Each of the Psalms offers to connect with your soul and help you move on again in the Christian life.
We recommend Eugene Peterson's book 'A Long Obedience in the Same Direction' to go deeper.
Welcome to the eighth in a series called 'Songs for the Journey'.
Psalms 120-134 are known as Psalms of Ascent and were written to be sung by a pilgrim community. A pilgrimage is an in-between place, often an uncomfortable place, both a place beset with danger and one imbued with life and hope and faith.
These Psalms offer us a unique road-map for our souls. Each in turn saying: "this is where I was when I moved again." Each of the Psalms offers to connect with your soul and help you move on again in the Christian life.
We recommend Eugene Peterson's book 'A Long Obedience in the Same Direction' to go deeper.
Welcome to the seventh in a series called 'Songs for the Journey'.
Psalms 120-134 are known as Psalms of Ascent and were written to be sung by a pilgrim community. A pilgrimage is an in-between place, often an uncomfortable place, both a place beset with danger and one imbued with life and hope and faith.
These Psalms offer us a unique road-map for our souls. Each in turn saying: "this is where I was when I moved again." Each of the Psalms offers to connect with your soul and help you move on again in the Christian life.
We recommend Eugene Peterson's book 'A Long Obedience in the Same Direction' to go deeper.
Welcome to the sixth in a series called 'Songs for the Journey'.
Psalms 120-134 are known as Psalms of Ascent and were written to be sung by a pilgrim community. A pilgrimage is an in-between place, often an uncomfortable place, both a place beset with danger and one imbued with life and hope and faith.
These Psalms offer us a unique road-map for our souls. Each in turn saying: "this is where I was when I moved again." Each of the Psalms offers to connect with your soul and help you move on again in the Christian life.
We recommend Eugene Peterson's book 'A Long Obedience in the Same Direction' to go deeper.
Welcome to the fifth in a series called 'Songs for the Journey'.
Psalms 120-134 are known as Psalms of Ascent and were written to be sung by a pilgrim community. A pilgrimage is an in-between place, often an uncomfortable place, both a place beset with danger and one imbued with life and hope and faith.
These Psalms offer us a unique road-map for our souls. Each in turn saying: "this is where I was when I moved again." Each of the Psalms offers to connect with your soul and help you move on again in the Christian life.
We recommend Eugene Peterson's book 'A Long Obedience in the Same Direction' to go deeper.
Welcome to the fourth in a series called 'Songs for the Journey'.
Psalms 120-134 are known as Psalms of Ascent and were written to be sung by a pilgrim community. A pilgrimage is an in-between place, often an uncomfortable place, both a place beset with danger and one imbued with life and hope and faith.
These Psalms offer us a unique road-map for our souls. Each in turn saying: "this is where I was when I moved again." Each of the Psalms offers to connect with your soul and help you move on again in the Christian life.
We recommend Eugene Peterson's book 'A Long Obedience in the Same Direction' to go deeper.
Welcome to the third in a series called 'Songs for the Journey'.
Psalms 120-134 are known as Psalms of Ascent and were written to be sung by a pilgrim community. A pilgrimage is an in-between place, often an uncomfortable place, both a place beset with danger and one imbued with life and hope and faith.
These Psalms offer us a unique road-map for our souls. Each in turn saying: "this is where I was when I moved again." Each of the Psalms offers to connect with your soul and help you move on again in the Christian life.
We recommend Eugene Peterson's book 'A Long Obedience in the Same Direction' to go deeper.
Welcome to the second in a series called 'Songs for the Journey'.
Psalms 120-134 are known as Psalms of Ascent and were written to be sung by a pilgrim community. A pilgrimage is an in-between place, often an uncomfortable place, both a place beset with danger and one imbued with life and hope and faith.
These Psalms offer us a unique road-map for our souls. Each in turn saying: "this is where I was when I moved again." Each of the Psalms offers to connect with your soul and help you move on again in the Christian life.
We recommend Eugene Peterson's book 'A Long Obedience in the Same Direction' to go deeper.
Welcome to a new series called 'Songs for the Journey'.
Psalms 120-134 are known as Psalms of Ascent and were written to be sung by a pilgrim community. A pilgrimage is an in-between place, often an uncomfortable place, both a place beset with danger and one imbued with life and hope and faith.
These Psalms offer us a unique road-map for our souls. Each in turn saying: "this is where I was when I moved again." Each of the Psalms offers to connect with your soul and help you move on again in the Christian life.
We recommend Eugene Peterson's book 'A Long Obedience in the Same Direction' to go deeper.