Effective Life Church: Recent Episodes
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In the second part of our David series, we will be looking at how Eli failed to restrain the wickedness of his two sons, the affect their conduct had upon Israel, and how God raised Samuel to become Israel's attested prophet.
We are so excited to begin our in-depth series on the life of King David! Join Pastor Matthew as we look at the significance of the birth of Samuel and the key lessons we can learn from the faithfulness displayed by his mother: Hannah.
In this informative sermon from Pastor Matthew, we will be seeking to answer the question: What is the purpose of church membership?
Through the busyness of life and circumstantial challenges, it's easy to become complacent in our Christian walk. This is why it's vital to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus and not on ourselves. Join Ricky Grosvenor as he goes into more detail in this preach based on Judges 6.
Join Luke Guest as he shares an important message about the benefits of seeking godly wisdom, how it stands in opposition to worldly wisdom and how the Wisdom of God is displayed through the message of the cross.
We live in a very performance driven society. If we perform well in our roles, we will be accepted and loved because of our good performance. The world teaches that acceptance is based on our performance. The Gospel teaches that we are accepted by God on the basis of Jesus’s perfect performance. Watch this sermon from Pastor Matthew to find out more.
Before His ascension, Jesus promised His disciples that He would always be with them, even to the very end of the age. Do we trust these words of Christ to be true? Do we live according to this hopeful certainty? Does such a promise lead us to seek God's presence? Be encouraged by this sermon from Pastor Matthew.
What is the purpose of seeking God's presence? Is it so we feel closer to God? Is it so we can get something from God? Or, is it so we can better reflect the beauty and glory of God in our lives? Join Pastor Matthew to find out more!
One of the core characteristics of God is His omnipresence. Our God is always with us, faithful in every circumstance. But are we always with Him? Do we desire to draw near to God and seek His presence? Join Pastor Matthew in the first in a series of sermons about the importance of actively seeking God's presence.
We conclude our series in the Book of Esther by having a look at God's providence in saving the Jewish people through the wisdom and favour of Queen Esther and Mordecai. We will also see how, despite being unable to prevent Haman's order, that they were able to counteract its effects, foreshadowing Christ's work of salvation for His people.
In this edition of our Esther Series, Pastor Matthew will examine Haman's comeuppance as a result of his pride, as well as the challenges presented to Esther, Mordecai and King Xerxes in overruling the edict to annihilate the Jews.
We continue our series in the book of Esther as we seek to learn from Esther's courageous wisdom through her bold request to the king, Haman's downward trajectory caused by his ceaseless pride and God's sovereignty displayed by the king honouring Mordecai.
Esther 4 is a sad chapter: Mordecai and the Jewish people lament over the pronounced edict to annihilate all the Jews in the Persian province. Yet, in the face of deep crisis, Mordecai sees Esther's rise to royal position as an opportunity to serve a greater purpose. Join Pastor Matthew and see how we can learn to be people who shine boldly for Christ for such a time as this.
Promotions, plots, and pride take centre stage in the third part of our Esther Series as we are introduced to the villainous Haman. Join Pastor Matthew as he breaks down the significance of Haman's plot against Mordecai and the Jewish people.
Throughout the second chapter of the Book of Esther, it highlights how Esther won favour with everyone. How did she win favour with God and with man? How can we learn from Esther's example? Join us for part 2 in this series of sermons from Pastor Matthew Guest, examining Esther's pursuit of godly favour.
We are so excited to begin our new series on the Book of Esther! Join us for part one as Pastor Matthew begins to look at Esther's pursuit of favour, as well as setting the scene for the events that will unfold in this fascinating historical account.
With the Coronation of King Charles III fast approaching, Pastor Matthew will be looking at how Jesus Christ is the King of all kings and Lord of all Lords! In this sermon, you will see through Biblical genealogies and prophecies how the birth of Christ confirmed Jesus's identity as our natural king, our legal king, and most importantly of all, our divine king.
How do we react to life's disappointments? Is a long lasting illness the result of a lack of faith or spiritual attack? When everything around us appears to be going wrong, how do we find victory in a fallen world? Join Pastor Matthew for this important sermon, in which these questions will be answered through God's Word!
Pastor Matthew's Easter Message centres on answering an integral question to the Christian faith: "Why did Jesus have to die?" Through examining Old Testament prophecy and the Messianic qualifications, you will come to see that salvation from the curse of sin and death can only be found through the life, death, and glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ!
Matthew 15:21-28 is an often overlooked portion of Scripture within the Gospel narrative. It details the great faith displayed by a Canaanite woman. But what made this woman's faith great in the eyes of Jesus? Join Pastor Matthew to find out!
Six months ago, Mara was diagnosed with a brain tumour. What followed for Mara was an opportunity to trust God through the diagnosis and bring her to a place of perfect peace in her life. Take heart as Mara shares her testimony of her recovery and the lessons she learned from Scripture along the way.
As followers of Jesus Christ, we have received delegated authority in order to fulfil the will of God for our lives. We are empowered by the Holy Spirit to walk in the freedom and liberty purchased for us through Christ. Be encouraged by this message from Pastor Matthew and see how we can take authority in every area of our lives under Jesus's kingship.
"Unless you understand the authority of the one who is above you, you will never understand the authority they delegate to you." Pastor Matthew will explore through this sermon the supremacy of Jesus over all creation, as well as the importance and benefits of submitting to Jesus's authority.
As we have now entered a new year, it is important for us to remember that our lives can change suddenly!Whether we face a medical diagnosis or receive a new job opportunity, we must ask ourselves if we are ready for sudden changes. Join Pastor Matthew Guest as he preaches on how the church is called to be alert and why we need to be prepared for anything.
The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego is a crucial reminder for all of us to put our trust in God in the midst of life's fiery furnaces. May your faith in Jesus be stirred up through this sermon from Pastor Matthew Guest.
Our freedom and liberty in Christ Jesus enables us to enjoy all that God has created. But what happens when we become enslaved to our joys? Like a lion left untamed, much damage can come if our desires are not Biblically aligned. In this sermon, Pastor Matthew will lay out some important principles from God's Word in order for us to tame our lions!
"Give us today our daily bread." This simple request spoken by Jesus within the Lord's Prayer demonstrates that our Heavenly Father cares for our daily needs and that we should trust in God's provision. Why is this significant? Find out by listening to the third instalment of Pastor Matthew's sermon series on the Lord's Prayer.
In the final part of our series on the Lord's Prayer, Pastor Matthew will focus on our struggle against temptation and how we can overcome the ploys of the evil one through our dependancy on Jesus Christ in prayer.
Why did Jesus teach on forgiveness in the middle of the Lord's Prayer? How can we be forgiven of our sins? Why is it vital for us to walk in forgiveness? Join Pastor Matthew as he teaches on an important tenet of the Christian faith.
In the second part of our series on the Lord's Prayer, Pastor Matthew will be examining the importance of revering God's name, as well as praying for God's kingdom and will to be accomplished on earth as in heaven.
You have most likely recited the Lord’s Prayer in church or during a school assembly. But do you know the significance of this well-known petition? Join Pastor Matthew as he begins a new series of sermons focusing on the Lord's Prayer and its importance for us as Christians today.
Every Sunday, Christians routinely gather together to attend church. But have we lost the reason as to why we attend church? Join Pastor Matthew as he explores the topic of why we go to the temple, and the purpose of the church.
Can a true Bible-believing Christian confess to have victory over sin, despite battling against sin? This is a difficult, and highly debated issue concerning the Christian life. Yet, as you will see from Pastor Matthew's sermon, you may find that the answer the Scriptures provide are more freeing than we expect.
The Bible repeatedly calls for God's people to rejoice! But how are we to rejoice when there is so much hardship and difficulty in the world? Join Tony Adeoye as he shares on how we are to live a life full of rejoicing in the Lord.
Join Ricky Grosvenor as he shares an encouraging sermon about returning our focus back to Jesus and the importance of finding our contentment in God's love for us through Christ.
The Bible clearly instructs that our speech matters a great deal! Do we use our words to encourage others and proclaim the Gospel? Or does our speech hinder our witness and tear people down? In this informative sermon, Luke Guest will teach on the significance of our speech and how we should desire to speak graciously in our conversations.
The Bible encourages and equips each of us to overcome our weaknesses. This is accomplished by recognising where we are weak, leaning upon God's strength, and confronting our sin at its root. In this sermon from Pastor Matthew, he will explore the many lessons that can be learnt from David's adultery with Bathsheba and the importance of overcoming our weaknesses through God's strength.
There is a fascinating event in 2 Kings 6 which details the invisible, spiritual protection of the prophet Elisha. This account is a reminder of how we are called to walk by faith and not by sight. May this sermon encourage you to set your eyes upon Jesus.
It is often said that the mind is a battlefield. If this is true, then how do we fight? How do we take captive the thoughts that rise up against the knowledge of God? Pastor Matthew will breakdown 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 and demonstrate some Biblical keys in renewing the mind and standing firm in the faith.
As Christians, we need to know who we are at our core in order to live out the truths of the Gospel. Are we still wicked at our core? Does our nature remain sinful after being born again in Christ Jesus? Or have we been transformed from darkness into light? Listen to this sermon from Pastor Matthew to find out.