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Fellowship Dubai is a church for people who think they don’t like church, so we can help them come to know a God they think they don’t need, tell them about Jesus, train and equip them, and send them back to their home countries to carry the message of the gospel.
Is there really power in weakness? Pastor Barak helps us explore this question through the lens of the Cross as we continue to learn from Paul's first letter to the church in Corinth.
As we continue to grow as a church, it’s essential that we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the only one who can make our church healthy and effective in sharing His life-giving message with others. Pastor Aaron begins our new message series as we journey through Paul's first letter to the church in Corinth and learn from the issues that threatened to tear their church apart back then.
We live in a world where evildoers prosper, and living with faithfulness and hope can seem a bit dry and unproductive at times, but as Pastor Kwan wraps up our series in the book of Malachi, we learn that with God, there is so much more in store for those who live in light of the Day of the Lord.
As we continue in our series in the book of Malachi, Pastor Ray helps us see that when it comes to our finances, we are either stealing from God or we are partnering with Him.
Have you ever asked the question, "where is the God of Justice?" Our Guest Speaker, Richard Coekin, helps us explore this question as we continue in our series in the book of Malachi.
You have almost certainly been in a relationship where promises have been broken, words did not mean much, and the relationship suffered. Anybody who's experienced this knows how painful and hurtful that can be. We have the image of perfect faithfulness in God. How does He respond to the unfaithfulness that plays out in our lives everyday and in so many ways? It's a tough question, but one we'll grapple with as we continue with Pastor Aaron in our series in the book of Malachi.
You've probably heard sayings like these before: God knows every hair on your head, He knew you while you were in the womb, He sees everything — past, present, and the infinite future, His understanding has no limit. But is there anything God doesn't know? Pastor Ray shares what he thinks in this special message from Psalm 139.
Wherever you go in this world, you can tell what people believe much more through the way they behave than the words they say. So what does that mean for a Community reshaped together by the resurrected Jesus? As Pastor Kwan brings our series in the book of Matthew to a close, he helps us see that Jesus not only showed us "the way," He lived it, and that our actions reveal who we think Jesus is.
Happy Resurrection! As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ together, Pastor Ray reminds of Thomas' journey from doubt to faith, and that Jesus continues to turn doubters into believers even today
Pastor Bill reminds us about what it means for Good Friday to be "good" as we reflect on Christ's suffering on the cross together.
As we continue in our series in the book of Matthew, our scripture passage lines up perfectly with what christians all over the world celebrate as Palm Sunday. Pastor Ray helps us see what Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem means for us as a Community reshaped together by Him.
There is something that can spread faster in a community than a virus, and much more toxic—it is the need to be great. Jesus knew how collectively lethal and destructive this desire to be great can be, and He provides the one simple solution to prevent its spread. Pastor Bill helps us see what greatness means in a Community reshaped together by Jesus as we continue in our series in the book of Matthew.
Hard work deserves a fair wage - but what if someone received the same wage for working less? We all want life to be fair, but as we continue in our series in the book of Matthew, we see that God has created us to be filled with grace, and Pastor Ray reminds us that in a Community reshaped by Jesus, we can't take this grace for granted and default to a "works" mindset instead of God’s lavish generosity.
Money, status, and position have a way of grabbing our hearts and running away with our focus, and while there is nothing wrong with a rich Jesus-follower, Pastor Bill brings us an important warning as we continue in our series in the book of Matthew and learn that a Community reshaped by Jesus is filled with people of all backgrounds, like the children (who have little) and the rich (who have much).
When it comes to marital status, we usually belong to one of three categories: single, married, or divorced, and Pastor Kwan helps us see that Jesus has plenty to say to all three categories, as we continue in our series in the book of Matthew and learn what it means to be a Community reshaped together by Jesus.
This Sunday at SO/ Uptown, we are joined by renowned speaker and author Chip Ingram, CEO and teaching pastor of Living On The Edge, a ministry that exists to "help Christians live like Christians." In this message, Chip teaches us from the second part of his series titled "I Choose Joy", and through Philippians, Chapter 1, he encourages us to live above our circumstances and have joy in the midst of really difficult times. To watch or listen to the rest of the "I Choose Joy" series, visit https://livingontheedge.org/series/i-...
When it comes to community, there's always one inevitability - conflict. But God already knows how conflict affects community, and as we continue in our series in the book of Matthew, Pastor Bill explains the two vital tools that can helps us navigate inevitable conflict as we continue to be reshaped together by His son Jesus in His Community.
Transformation is a profoundly beautiful thing. But where there is change, there is bound to be unchange, or what some may call backsliding i.e. to once again turn away from the life and choices that once brought transformation. As we continue in our series in the book of Matthew, Pastor Ray examines one of the most neglected passages in scripture as we discover Jesus' heart toward backsliders and how they can be reshaped together by Him in "Community".
Every community lives out the ideals of their leader. For us, that person is Jesus, and in this message Pastor Bill helps us discover what it means to be a people united by His life and teachings, and how we can be reshaped by Jesus in true humility in our new series, "Community".
We've all experienced situations where we simply say to ourselves "I'm not sure how I'm going to get through this". It can feel as hard as a brick wall, and even harder to imagine a way forward. As we continue in our series in the book of Matthew, Pastor Ray is going to continue to explore the question, "Who is Jesus?" and how He can turn brick walls turn into doors.
When you hear the word "GOAT", who do you think of? Have you ever thought of Jesus as the "Greatest Of All Time"? Pastor Bill helps us see the value in recognising and embracing the unparalleled greatness and authority that can only be seen in Him, as we continue in our series in the book of Matthew and explore together: "Who is Jesus?"
What does it look like to fully recognise who Jesus is on our most common and uneventful days, and truly live out genuine commitment to Him as our promised Messiah? Pastor Ray helps answer this question as we continue our series in the book of Matthew and ask the question: "Who is Jesus?"
We all have a picture of Jesus in our minds, and it's been moulded long before we ever intended by our churches, families, cultures, and experiences. But if you don't make the effort to truly examine Jesus, the picture you have may be adding layers of tradition, expectations, and even restrictions that are entirely false. Pastor Barak helps us discover that Jesus goes far beyond any framework or boundaries we placed Him in as we continue in our message series in the book of Matthew and ask the question: "Who Is Jesus?"
Jesus is the most profoundly transformational person who ever existed. But who really is Jesus? You might be aware of his reputation, but do you know the person? Pastor Bill helps us find the answer to these question as we begin the first series of the year in the second half of the Gospel of Matthew: "Who Is Jesus?"
Here's an important question that almost no one usually asks: Who will I become in 2025? It's not just an important question, but one that we believe Jesus really cares about because we are all becoming someone. Pastor Aaron helps us understand why this question will be so critical for all of us this year.
Each of us meets the new year in our own way. For some, it sparks hope and fresh beginnings, for others it brings worry with the weight of past burdens. But God invites us to continue to hope. To hope, not that life will become easier or that everything will turn out the way that we want, but to place our hope in Him, who is the author of our lives.
It's said that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but what is it about Christmas that really makes it the most wonderful time of the year? What if there was a greater reason for the season of Christmas? And what if we could be assured of a heart filled with light and joy even when outside is a little gloomy? As we continue in our No Longer Alone series, Pastor Bill helps us see why Christmas really is the most wonderful of the year.
As we navigate this journey of life and faith, we can often place our trust in other things leading us to feel alone and afraid. But God promises that we are never truly alone. Despite our misplaced trust, God still offers a sign of deliverance through the birth of a child who will embody God’s presence with His people. God's promises make his presence, not just a distant concept but a tangible reality we can experience everyday!
The world is face to face with one of the greatest pandemic’s of humanity: loneliness. And we aren’t lonely simply because there isn’t anyone around us - we are lonely because sin isolates us. But God has a solution, and it's a promise that's been there since the beginning. Pastor Daniel walks us through the problem of "original sin" as we begin our Christmas message series, "No Longer Alone".
We declare God as the Sovereign Ruler and Provider over all good things in our lives. But if God owns everything, why does he need our money? Pastor Ray addresses this question as we enter into the season of giving.
We are hardwired for resolution. Everything inside us desperately yearns for redemptive closure. But for the Jesus follower, it's not as simple. As Faithful Foreigners, though we know fully well that climactic triumph awaits, evil continues to reign, in seemingly unstoppable ways. Pastor Bill helps us find the answer to this as we come to an end in our series in the book of Daniel.
How often do we pray to God seeking answers? How often do we hope those answers match a particular time frame? It's completely natural (and expected) for us to talk to God about things happening right now, but God's timeline is vastly different from ours - and so are His answers. However, there's one thing that's for certain - the answers we find in God's word always remain true. As we continue in our series in the book of Daniel, Pastor Kwan helps us learn how to pray as Faithful Foreigners.
We all encounter seasons and experiences in life where despite the fact that we know that God is - and will be - triumphant, we still ask ourselves "why are bad people winning right now?" Pastor Bill helps us understand how the Bible answers this dilemma for The Faithful Foreigner as we continue in our series in the book of Daniel.
Clear expectations can sometimes be the key to lasting relationships, and as we continue in our series in the book of Daniel, Pastor Ray helps illuminate a time when it was all about expectations for God's people in Babylon who were doing their best to remain Faithful as Foreigners until the end of the age.
What do others think about you - even those that see you from a distance? Sometimes living out what we believe can be challenging, especially when living our faith out loud doesn't quite fit the popular norm. In this message, Pastor Bill explores how Daniel, The Faithful Foreigner, lives out his faith in the original cancel culture, as we continue in our series in the book of Daniel.
Generational amnesia is very real. The circumstances, hardships, and lessons that profoundly shaped our fathers and mothers are not likely to sink deep if we don't experience them ourselves - at least not without a massive, intentional effort by those around us. As we continue in our series, The Faithful Foreigner, Pastor Ray discusses the story of king Belshazzar found in the book of Daniel and the lessons from his grandfather that went unheeded.
Lurking within all of us is pride, and if it is not rooted out, then something much worse comes afterward. Pastor Aaron talks about how we as Faithful Foreigners can deal with our problem of pride as we continue in our series in the book of Daniel.
Death is often referred to as the great equalizer - it finds everyone! And yet Jesus himself often communicates in a way that says don't worry about death - worry about the one who decides what happens afterwards! There are several accounts in the Bible where we see someone deeply convicted by this stance, and as we continue our series "The Faithful Foreigner" we will look at three Faithful Foreigners in the book of Daniel.
As we continue in our series in the book of Daniel, we see how the wise men of Babylon, Daniel, and his friends are caught up in a life-or-death situation. As the story unfolds we will see how a Faithful Foreigner responds in the face of the impossible.
The thing about being an expat is that we are fully immersed in an environment that may have different languages, customs, traditions, laws, agendas, and outlooks. But what happens when there are changes that represent an entirely different direction than our faith? Pastor Ray addresses this question as we begin a new message series called The Faithful Foreigner.
In this message, Pastor Bill provides an encouraging update on the mission of Fellowship, casts vision directly from church leadership, and forecasts the direction we are headed as we pursue God-led ambitions.
The future is never certain. Even the things we consider to be the absolute cornerstones of our earthly lives, like our careers, our personalities, our families, are surprisingly fragile. But in a life "W/God", we can be assured that our future is secure, and Pastor Ray helps us explore and understand this assurance as we conclude our series in the book of 1 John.
In today's world, things that define "living successfully" or "victoriously" are widespread and varied, coming at us from all different angles. But as believers, we know Jesus is the key to living "life to the fullest". Pastor Bill helps us unlock the secret to living a victorious life "W/God" as we continue exploring the book of 1 John.
The word fear is referenced over 500 times in the Bible, but how does fear connect with God? Pastor Tim helps us see how walking with "W/God" can lead to a life without fear as we continue exploring the book of 1 John.
There is something staggering about the complete assurance we have of Jesus' glory descending on us at the time when we all need it most: standing in judgement. But actually, there's a side of this assurance that visibly occurs through our lives here on earth, and is something living and tangible, present in the life of every true believer. Pastor Ray helps us discover this unmistakable sign of the assurance we have through a life "W/God" as we continue to explore the book of 1 John.
Every single day, you are being shaped more and more. But what is responsible for that shaping? The answer to that question can be humbling: everything. Everything we consume, experience, and reflect on is shaping us. We are being discipled by the things and voices that we choose to put in our lives, whether we believe it or not. So what are you putting into your life? Pastor Daniel helps us see how a life "W/God" can shape us into being the people God wants us to be as we continue to explore the book of 1 John.
Pastor Ray talks about the one thing that you simply cannot do while loving God at the same time as we continue to explore what life "W/God" looks like through the book of 1 John.
Have you ever thought to yourself: What am I doing here? How did I get to this place in life? Where am I actually going? For most people, these may be hard-hitting questions but the answer to many of these emotions can be summed up in one word: assurance. As we continue to explore the book of 1 John, Pastor Kwan helps us see the assurance we have when we live our lives "W/God" in His light.
As expats, many of us have experienced the loss of a meaningful relationship simply because one of us relocated and as a result of that we may sometimes wonder if it is even worth investing in a relationship if they (or I) are just going to move soon. Pastor Bill helps us see the true richness of life and community "W/God" in our new series as we explore the book of 1 John.
If God is the father we wish we had, and Jesus is the older brother we're glad we have...then who is the Holy Spirit to us? Comforter, intercessor, counsellor, advocate - the Holy Spirit's role in the Christian faith can vary from person to person, and from church to church. As we come to an end with the Father. Son. Spirit. One. series, Pastor Ray helps us understand our relationship with the third member of the Trinity.
Jesus isn’t just a historical figure. He is the very centre of our faith and the key to our relationship with God. As we continue in our Father. Son. Spirit. One. message series, Pastor Bill helps us explore how Jesus, fully God and fully man, relates to the Father, the Spirit, and us.
As we continue in our message series on The Trinity, Pastor Ray explores how God reveals the essence of true community through the perfect relationship within The Trinity and how it translates to the beautiful relationship we have with God.
n our new message series, "Father. Son. Spirit. One.", Pastor Bill explores the deep and beautiful relationship we have with God in light of the mystery of The Trinity and how it actually helps us better understand God, while also tackling some of the difficult questions we may have about The Trinity.
Whether you know it or not, there are a handful of things you value most that you are pursuing with your life. But for many of us, sometimes what we say we value, and what we actually pursue aren't always the same things, and in this message Pastor Daniel explores this phenomenon as he closes out the Here & Now message series.
Injustice. It's awful, tragic, infuriating - and something we will never be able to escape in this world. Today, every living soul on earth will experience, or at least witness, some form of it or another. But as believers, we know a day is coming where every wrong will be made right, and justice - perfect justice - will triumph. But where does that leave us in terms of living with it now? Pastor Ray explores this difficult question as he continues the Here & Now message series.
Jesus is the master at telling a good story. He used everyday things to communicate spiritual truth, and these often came in the form of parables. As we continue in our Here & Now series, Pastor Tim will dive in one particular parable, which Jesus claims if you don’t understand this one, you won't understand the rest.
When you declare Jesus as your Lord, Saviour, and King, something powerful happens. The bonds that tie together this community of followers is thicker than blood, as those who walk in his Kingdom are part of the family no matter what background, tribe, or history; and it's a family Jesus invites everyone to. However, Pastor Ray shares with us how crossing the line into the family of Jesus may represent some significant and life-altering consequences as continues our Here & Now series.
What the word "Sabbath" mean for you? For some, it might mean a restful day of the week, while for others it may immediately bring to mind rigid and inflexible traditions. As a follower of Christ, it can be confusing to know where to land in regards to this particular spiritual law but Pastor Bill helps us see how Sabbath has more to do with our relationship with God than a rule to follow as he continues the Here & Now message series.
Doubt is something that unites us all. Everyone one of us have experienced moments, and for some entire seasons, of extreme doubt. And for those who follow Jesus, these emotions can very easily cast a spotlight on the one who we rest our hope in. Those thoughts might sound something like "Are you the one, Jesus?" and Pastor Barak unpacks this question as we return to the Here & Now message series for a second season!
God, why is this happening? God, why is this happening to my friend? God, why isn't this happening in my life? In this final phase of our walk through the book of Job, Pastor Bill helps us make sense out of any question that begins with the words: God Why. If you have ever thought any of these questions, or something like them, in your head then you will not want to miss this message.
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Having a trustworthy friend for advice and insight may be one of the most underrated gifts in life. It often plays a much deeper role in the complex journey of life's decisions - just ask anyone who's gone through a season without a single reliable person to speak with. In this message, Pastor Bill talks about someone who went through a similar season as we continue with our series: God Why.
Have you ever witnessed, or worse yet experienced, suffering on such an intense level that it's left you simply uttering the words, "God, why?" That's exactly the question we're exploring in our new series in the book of Job.
Anyone can talk religiously, but only those truly changed by God can live transformed lives. The pull of the world is so great that there is only one power that can truly enable Jesus followers to live out the grace that has moved us from death to life. Jesus changes everything and opens up eternal life that produces new people - so what does that look like in 2024? Are we devoted to good and godly works, or are we caught up in the rat race of expat survival like everyone else?
In this special Easter Sunday Message, Pastor Bill talks about how the Resurrection of Jesus Reconnects us with God and Restores our Relationship, Trust and Purpose in Him.
In this special Good Friday Message and time of Communion, Pastor Ray helps us reflect on the love and passion of Jesus displayed on the cross through the lens of Romans 5.
How can we, sinners by our very nature, exist in a relationship with an incredible God who is holy and perfect? And how could we spend eternity together with God? Pastor Ray helps us explore how such a relationship can not only exist, but actually be made perfect - and what that means for us now.
Just as God instructed the Israelites to remember the Passover, we are reminded of the sacrifice of Christ, our ultimate Passover Lamb. His blood, shed for us, serves as our protection and salvation, cleansing us from sin and offering eternal life to all who believe. As we continue our series "The Red Thread", Pastor Daniel encourages us to never forget the significance of His sacrifice and stay steadfast in our faith, trusting in His unfailing love and promises.
750,000 words. 1,189 chapters. 66 books. The Bible can seem at times to be a reference manual for life, but it's actually one complete story masterfully written throughout thousands of years to point humanity to the one true God who saves. We see a common theme of God at work for his glory and our good; a thread that ties stories together in an arc of epic intrigue. The thread is unbreakable, no matter how hopeless the situation may seem. Pastor Bill begins our Easter lead up series titled The Red Thread.
Self-Control. It's safe to say this phrase is a value that is neither prioritised nor celebrated by most of society in this day and age. However, you may be surprised to discover that there's one key thing that can unlock the challenge of self-control. Pastor Ray talks us through that key element as we continue in The Good Life series.
Do you remember the first time you heard fake news? It's a problem as old as the Bible. In this message, Pastor Bill shares about the earliest false teachers, and the real route to sound and good doctrine, as we continue in The Good Life series.
John Maxwell once said "everything rises and falls on leadership." In this message, Pastor Ray talks about what kind of Leadership God wants as we begin a new series called "The Good Life".
What is it about Jesus that can leave us so tongue-tied? Pastor Bill discusses this ugly truth and the one misconception many of us have that leads to it in the final message of the Here & Now series.
Have you ever been tasked with something, and you completely fumbled it? How do you prepare for the next time? What lessons do you take from your fumble? Jesus gave his disciples one assignment - a task if you will - in His authority and asked them to accomplish His task for Him? They did a rather good job with it. Then Jesus extended the task to us. In this message, Pastor Ray talks us through how not to fumble it as he continues the Here & Now series.
"The struggle is real" might be overused, yet it's something we all relate to on one level or another. But how does Jesus respond to suffering? Pastor Bill explores this question as he continues the Here & Now series.
Counting the cost of something may not be something you think of often, but in practice we do it all the time. The question is, when is the last time you've counted the cost of following Jesus? Pastor Ray helps address this question as we continue in our series Here & Now.
In this day and age where we are so used to clickbaity claims, why do we so often still check it out? In this message, Pastor Bill talks through the greatest claim of all time and, better yet, how it actually came through and delivered.
Join us this week at Two Seasons as we listen to a story that Jesus shares about a father who two lost sons. We will see how he deals with them - and perhaps even see ourselves written into the same story.
Nothing brings everything into focus like the end of one thing, or the beginning of another. This Sunday, we come to the end of a year, and most of us will be once again asking questions about who we would like to become.
A "bucket list" consists of things people determine they must do or experience before their last breath on earth! Often times they include traveling to far flung destinations, getting out of debt, or sky diving. But one thing's for sure - it's always a list. In this message, Pastor Ray argues there's only one thing that truly belongs on a bucket list, and once you know, you'll never forget it.
With January just around the corner, you will inevitably begin hearing about resolutions for the new year - and MANY of them will be fitness and strength related. That's because we are in a generation that is intensely self-aware of individual weakness. If this is something you ever find yourself dwelling on, then this message is for you.
It's about that time year again where we start hearing some familiar phrases at every turn: Glad Tidings; Good News; Great Joy. Perhaps you've heard these phrases all your life, but never had a chance to truly reflect on what they mean. What exactly is the good news? And why exactly should it cause great joy? Pastor Daniel gets straight to the heart of these questions as he launches our end-of-year series Joy to the Whole World.
While suffering is a daily occurrence around the world, we are experiencing a particularly heavy season of suffering in the media spotlight. Many may find themselves questioning a God who is "all powerful" and yet let's this happen. Or maybe he can't stop it because he's not all powerful - a tempting thought to many.
One incredible blessing of being part of the Fellowship family is the rich multi-cultural environment present at every gathering, and truly stamped into our identity. And yet, the Christian faith that binds us all started within one single culture.
There's something inside humanity that naturally fears change but in reality, we most likely don't fear change...we fear loss. Change is inevitable, but the good news is that change is fundamental to growth in the Christian faith. And when that change is positive, it's transformation.
Regardless of our past or present actions, origins, or the world's perception of us, we hold significance to God. Look closely and you will consistently see God surpassing expectations to connect with you.
Sometimes, the greatest hindrance to people coming to God is religion - and religious people. But in the Book of Acts, Stephen beautifully illustrates God's desire for a close connection with His people, not a rigid system or lifeless religion. God wants to be both your God and friend through a personal relationship.
In this special message, Pastor Ray teaches from Isaiah 6 and encourages us to fear the Lord so that we can serve without fear.
Almost all believers could probably agree that meeting Jesus face to face would most definitely have an effect on our behaviour. But can you imagine openly sinning against him while he's looking right at you? Pastor Ray talks about the ways that we could possibly be doing this much more often than we think, as we continue the series Love Follow Share Jesus.
Imagine possessing the ability to know just what to say when faced with great opposition? Opening your mouth and the right words come out? What if every time opposition came, you saw the opportunity in it? Peter and John faced opposition - and used that opportunity to glorify God. What can we learn from them?
People singing, dancing and praising God - what a beautiful image, right? What about seeing someone do it after being crippled for 40 years? How much would you thank God after witnessing something like that in the flesh? Could you imagine not doing that? Well it happened, and it still does, and it's a problem. We are exploring Acts 3 in this message with Pastor Ray.
You can be part of the biggest gym, have a million followers, or the most prestigious country club membership...you can still find yourself lonely and longing for community (especially in Dubai!). In this message, Pastor Bill talks about something that can deeply satisfy our longing for connection and community. In fact, we look at one of the earliest examples of "going viral" ever recorded.
If you've ever wondered about or desired to have the power to share, then this message is for you! Pastor Ray makes it crystal clear where God's power for His message to the new community that He is forming comes from.
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As Peter had his eye on Jesus he was able to walk on water but the moment his eyes drifted to the power of the wind he began to drown, only to find Jesus quickly saving him. When our circumstances seem big and Jesus seems small we always panic, but Pastor Ray helps us see the absolute power and kindness of Jesus in the middle of the storms we face in our lives.
"I'll Be Back" is Jesus' promise as he left for heaven. No matter our state (alive or dead), when he returns, we'll be with him forever – an incredible and spectacular assurance for Christians. Pastor Daniel helps us explore & celebrate The Promise of His Return as we conclude our Promises series.
We all know that life is tough sometimes. From broken hearts to papercuts, we have all experienced pain. Sometimes the pain is sharp and acute, other times nagging and chronic. As inevitable as pain is, God also promises comfort and Pastor helps us explore that in this message.
As we read John 15, we see Jesus making the promise that His followers shall be persecuted. The world mistreated Jesus, and so by extension, those who follow Jesus can expect mistreatment. But as we continue in our Promises series, we are reminded of what we need to Know, Remember and Do in the face of persecution.
In John 14: 1-14 Jesus' promise for our troubled heart is one that calms our anxieties and brings us near to God and His power. But we also see that he comforts and gives us confidence that unlocks our understanding of what He promises.
Sanctification is not an everyday word. In fact, it's an idea that has little value in our me-focused, instant gratification world. Yet despite trends, culture, or opinion, being sanctified - being set apart from the world - remains a vital part of our journey with Christ. But what does it look like? How do we begin? And is it even possible to live a life pleasing to God. Only God's creative power can explain the re-creation of people who once lived according to the flesh into people who now live for Christ.
We all know that creation is groaning and that we ourselves groan in a broken world. But did you know that the Spirit of God groans for us as He prays on our behalf to the Father?
In this message of our Promises series, we will see what Jesus means by ask, seek, knock. We will see that it is not trying to twist God’s arm to get what we want. Instead, it is an invitation to a closer walk with our Father in heaven. It means keeping in close communion with the Father, knowing His will, & asking Him to perform His will. This “seek and you will find me” promise is an invitation to a relationship.
We are being promised all sorts of things every day – and so it is not surprising that we have developed a healthy dose of skepticism as we continue to see promises unfulfilled and hearts broken in all areas of life. But God has proved himself trustworthy as he makes promises he keeps. In this message, Pastor John helps us look at two of those promises from God, possibly the hardest promise in the Bible as well as the greatest promise in the Bible, as we continue our summer series, Promises.
This world is always quick to give us promises, and usually there's a catch. But what this world is not as quick to give us is a no-strings-attached guarantee behind those promises. And yet, it's precisely these kinds of promises we're thrilled to explore in our brand new series "Promises".
How can we trust God and His promises? Pastors Bill and Ray discuss Genesis 12 and what they've learned about trusting and following God through defining moments in their own lives in this final conversation of our Origins series.
If you're reading this, you've surely felt the profound sting of a broken promise, and know about the consuming head storm that can follow - especially when it was someone close. Pastor Bill talks us through the one place where we will never experience this as we conclude our Origins series.
What's the link between language and culture? And how can we love one another better by understanding the two? Pastor Ray and Bart discuss the implications of Genesis 11 and the story of the Tower of Babel.
When we read the Bible, it's like a mirror to our souls. This is perhaps no better illustrated than when a group of people decided they wanted to make a name for themselves instead of God, and build a kingdom in the spirit of that fame. The good news is, reading the Bible is also a light in the darkness that leads us to Jesus.
The story of Noah and the flood is one of the most complex stories in the Bible. Pastors Ray and Bill dive deep into Genesis 6-9.
There is a moment in the Bible where God did something truly extraordinary - and through it offered hope when it seemed like there was literally not a shred of hope left. As we continue our Origins series, Pastor Bill will take us through a different perspective on the way God works - sometimes in what seems to be in the midst of destruction.
What caused Cain to take the life of his own brother Abel? Pastor Ray and Dr. Amy Kellogg, Ph.D. (Director of Compass Ministries) talk about Genesis 4 and the dysfunction of families.
What if God treated us the way our sins deserve? What if God treated us the way we treat each other? Pastor Tim will help us see how this story dramatically and profoundly affects us as we continue our Origins series.
What really led to the fall of humanity? Pastors Ray and John take a deep dive into the story of Adam and Eve eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in Genesis 3.
Who is influencing you? Pastor Ray explores this important question as we go back to perhaps the first problem of the entire Bible - The Fall.
Pastors Bill and Barak have an in-depth conversation about what it means for a man to leave his parents and be united with his wife from Genesis 2, and what that means for different cultures.
Have you ever felt confused with what it means to be human? With all of our differences, there are profound realities that define humanity. Pastor Bill helps us find clarifying answers to some of our biggest questions as we continue our Origins series.
Can the Bible and science overlap? Can we actually see a connection between science and Genesis 1-2? And how many different views of creation are there? These are some of the questions Pastor Ray and David Hagar talk about in this conversation.
To a world that which thinks we come from nothing and end up as nothing Genesis 1 tells us we were created with purpose by a God who seeks to bless us for his glory.
In life we see and hear many warnings that are meant to keep us safe. Some warnings are more cautionary and come across more like good “suggestions.” But others are very serious and are a matter of life and death! At the end of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives four serious warnings for those who would seek to follow Him and be part of his Kingdom.
Judging is something every single one of us do everyday. In fact, mere seconds after seeing a stranger or meeting someone new, we've already made several. Our brains are lazy and designed to take shortcuts, and judging is one of them. For something that comes very easy to us, how can it be we are instructed not to judge? Pastor Ray walks us through a seemingly impossible task in this message of our current series Our King, His Kingdom.
Do you often wonder in a worrisome way about things? What if I lose my job, or don't get one? What if my family is not doing well? What if I'm not actually headed down the right path in life? The thing about anxiety is that it can consume our lives without us knowing. Jesus has something to say about all our What Ifs.
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Have you noticed changes in Dubai recently? More housing developments? More traffic? More malls? Yes, things are definitely changing here and at Fellowship, we've come to recognise this is an incredible opportunity. For what? Pastor Bill talks us through this opportunity along with some very relevant updates about Vision 2023.
It's the very thorniest of topics: Divorce and Remarriage. And even worse it's often a topic that's fraught with pain, guilt and shame from the past. Lucky for us, Jesus was asked about this very topic, and Pastor Ray will help us walk through this as he continues the Our King, His Kingdom message series.
It's time to tackle something that to many might seem a bit cliche in comparison: loving your enemies. What you may discover is that this one can hit home the deepest...and for the most.
How comfortable are you talking about lust? Why does this deep desire that God placed within all of us sometimes feel so shameful to talk about? It doesn't have to be shameful - especially when you dwell on how Jesus spoke about lust. Pastor Bill tackles this difficult topic as we continue in our series Our King, His Kingdom.
Your anger might not be the explosive, intense kind that we associate with angry people. Perhaps it's calm, cunning, or just cruel in a passive way. But don't be mistaken - Jesus himself warns us that all anger must be dealt with so it doesn't turn into sin. Pastor Ray reveals the truth about anger as we continue in the series Our King, His Kingdom.
If you have ever moved to a new country, you can relate to the process of discovering a whole new set of rules. Housing contracts, government services, how to drive - so much of your life will be different to how it was back home. The very first disciples wrestled with these exact same questions as they entered into a whole new kingdom. We will talk about what they discovered as Pastor Barak continues our message series Our King, His Kingdom.
To follow Jesus and his teachings is to recognise that most of what we learn from the world about how to live our lives is upside-down. If you want to live with Jesus as your King, be prepared to encounter one of the most profound teachings he gave as Pastor Bill Koogler continues the series Our King, His Kingdom.
When Jesus calls on us to repent it's not simply turning from sin and turning to God. It specifically focuses on a relationship with Jesus. And not just a relationship, but a relationship on his terms. And it's so personal and eternal. As Pastor Ray continues the Our King, His Kingdom series, we will see that we get to follow Jesus all the way into eternity.
Are you ready for the barrage of temptations headed your way? The good news is, you are not alone. We all struggle with doing what we don't want to do, we all live face to face with temptations...even Jesus was tempted. Pastor Bill Koogler unpacks Jesus' temptations and what that means for victorious living for us as we continue in our series Our King, His Kingdom.
"Repent" is a loaded word for many. For some it means brimstone and fire preachers - for others street picketers and rallies. And for many, it's just too churchy. But there's no getting away from its presence in the very earliest days of Jesus' ministry. Pastor Ray helps us understand why repentance is important as he continues the Our King, His Kingdom series.
What makes someone great? Is it character? What they've accomplished? The obstacles they've overcome?
Think about this: there's a king so great that foreign dignitaries go to great lengths just to see him; so great that he fulfills prophecies considered ancient; so great he made mighty rulers afraid of tiny toddlers.
Following the celebrations of the birth of our saviour, we are eager to launch our new message series “Our King, His Kingdom.” This week we will kick off with the understanding of who our King is. Most importantly, we see right from the very beginning the King came because God keeps his promises – and even at the moment the King arrives, He makes a new promise.
What do you want in this life? What is it you're truly seeking? As Pastor Tim wraps up the The King Has Come message series, we'll discover, through a short little man who climbed a tree, that the answer to this question doesn't matter all that much.
True Freedom. Here's a phrase that can mean a lot of different things depending on who you are and where you're coming from. The concept of freedom is born out of bondage, and there's only one thing that truly binds us here on earth - Satan. The question is, once we experience freedom in Jesus, what exactly are we freed to do?
It's December which means Christmas is coming! We can feel the excitement as we build toward Christmas and look forward to discussing the greatest gift we will ever receive.
Get in, get your money, and get out. Even if you aren't familiar with this widespread mentality of life in the Middle East, you are deeply affected by it. You are surrounded on all sides by a society united by this goal, which is often disguised in much more eloquent terms. Discover a different way to view the fruit of your labour as Pastor Barak brings us part 5 of the Whatever You Do series.
When it comes to work, you could argue that Dubai is a city that never rests. The problem with that is ever since the beginning there was a work rest rhythm built into the very fabric of creation. Many of us are managing the work part decently - it's the rest part that needs a little fine tuning. Pastor Ray talks about this in depth this Sunday as he continues with week 4 of the Whatever You Do message series.
Regardless of culture, we spend a lot of time thinking about our jobs and careers. Is there where I want be? What's next? Even as children we've all been asked "what do you want to be when you grow up?" The fact is, the Bible has almost nothing to say about what we do. We'll discover that God's word is much more concerned with how we do it, as Pastor Warwick continues with week 3 of the Whatever You Do series.
There's no way around it: whether you're working your dream job, unemployed, or just on a stepping stone...sometimes work just sucks. The good news is that God's word provides the answer to what exactly we can do about that. Join us as Pastor Bill brings us week two of the Whatever You Do series.
You'll probably spend 90,000+ hours of your life doing work. It's a massive - and for many the biggest - part of our life. Isn't time we think about what God thinks of it? Spoiler Alert: It's meaningful - it's just not the meaning of life.
How do you feel when confronted by the demonic? It's easy to feel powerless; they're cosmic powers and spiritual forces of evil. In the last message of our ExtraORDINARY Life series, Pastor Warwick will talk to us about spiritual warfare and how "standing" plays a bigger part than we think.
As we continue our series ExtraORDINARY Life, we talk through the question of "What does it mean to be filled by the Spirit as parents and children?" God's plan is to bring all things under Christ and that includes our family. We may not all may be parents or have children but we all have parents and we are all children.
Submission - not a popular word in the world of modern marriage and gender roles! You break out this word and some won't even finish the conversation with you. Yet it's precisely this word that God has chosen to weave into one of the most direct passages on marriage in the entire Bible - Ephesians 5:15-33. A closer look at this passage will reveal exactly how men can love their wives "like Christ loved the church; why submission is NOT a 4-letter word; and how singles play such a crucial role in all of this. This message is the fifth of a 6-message series title ExtraOrdinary Life.
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The Bible tells us that if you’re walking in step with Jesus – and taking it seriously – then the way you live and function WILL stand out. For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Not everyone's going to like this, but that's okay. In fact, it's much more than okay - it's part of what makes following Jesus a life that's most extraordinary. This message is the fourth of a 6-message series titled ExtraOrdinary Life
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Something extraordinary is always just over the horizon or around the corner. Somehow the bigger, better next thing always makes the current thing ordinary. But what if ordinary wasn't such a bad thing?
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In this message, we'll continue to take a look at what it looks like to live an ExtraORDINARY Life in the fastest, biggest, shiniest city in the world: Dubai. If you can live ExtraORDINARY here, you can do it anywhere.
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Something extraordinary is always just over the horizon or around the corner. Somehow the bigger, better next thing always makes the current thing ordinary. But what if ordinary wasn't such a bad thing?
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In this message, we'll spend time unpacking what exactly last weekend's Vision Sunday means for us and what's next for Fellowship Dubai. It's actually not about our plans - it's about how they fit into God's and His great purposes. You might even hear a little bit about just why exactly Pastor Ray traded Sydney for Dubai.
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It's Vision Sunday and we're diving deep into what's next for Fellowship Dubai. It's actually not about our plans - it's about how they fit into God's and his great purposes
The moment that we become followers of Jesus, Satan puts a target on our back. We aren't merely citizens of a new Kingdom - we're soldiers. And we have an advantage that will cause even the prince of darkness to flee. In this message, Pastor Ray will lead us in exploring the final request of the Lord's Prayer "Deliver us from The Evil One."
Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Some of you may have prayed these words hundreds or even thousands of times. But how many of those times were you thinking to yourself "this is pretty dangerous stuff I'm praying about." Pastor Bill will help us examine the true substance, and power, behind this phrase as he brings us week 5 of the Pray Like This message series.
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Every single day millions of people utter the Lord’s Prayer – and every single day millions of people have no idea what they are asking for. A closer examination reveals this prayer to be much more menacing than some solemn tradition at that one point in the service. In the Pray Like This message series, we’ll discover why these six simple requests from Jesus are more akin to spiritual dynamite – and once you see it that way, you’ll never say it the same again.
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Give us this day our daily bread - such a simple statement. And yet, as you'll see in this message with Pastor Barak, there's a lot more packed into this short phrase than you might think. We are continuing to examine the simple requests of the Lord's Prayer to discover new meaning and refresh these timeless words in our lives.
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE SERIES
Every single day millions of people utter the Lord’s Prayer – and every single day millions of people have no idea what they are asking for. A closer examination reveals this prayer to be much more menacing than some solemn tradition at that one point in the service. In the Pray Like This message series, we’ll discover why these six simple requests from Jesus are more akin to spiritual dynamite – and once you see it that way, you’ll never say it the same again.
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We are a church for people who think they don’t like church, so we can help them come to know a God they think they don’t need, tell them about Jesus, train and equip them, and send them back to their home countries to carry the message of the gospel.
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Top Gun is trending right now and there's a scene where the airplane is spinning and the pilot is completely disoriented. Ask anyone who's been in this situation and they'll tell you the craziest part is not knowing which way is up. We can feel this same way in our lives, even during calm seasons that aren't spiraling out of control. The question is how do you pray?
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE SERIES
Every single day millions of people utter the Lord’s Prayer – and every single day millions of people have no idea what they are asking for. A closer examination reveals this prayer to be much more menacing than some solemn tradition at that one point in the service. In the Pray Like This message series, we’ll discover why these six simple requests from Jesus are more akin to spiritual dynamite – and once you see it that way, you’ll never say it the same again.
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Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what’s next on your journey. We want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: https://www.fellowshipdubai.com
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We are a church for people who think they don’t like church, so we can help them come to know a God they think they don’t need, tell them about Jesus, train and equip them, and send them back to their home countries to carry the message of the gospel.
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Explore what exactly Jesus was talking about when he taught us to pray "Your Kingdom Come."
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE SERIES
Every single day millions of people utter the Lord’s Prayer – and every single day millions of people have no idea what they are asking for. A closer examination reveals this prayer to be much more menacing than some solemn tradition at that one point in the service. In the Pray Like This message series, we’ll discover why these six simple requests from Jesus are more akin to spiritual dynamite – and once you see it that way, you’ll never say it the same again.
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Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what’s next on your journey. We want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: https://www.fellowshipdubai.com
ABOUT FELLOWSHIP DUBAI
We are a church for people who think they don’t like church, so we can help them come to know a God they think they don’t need, tell them about Jesus, train and equip them, and send them back to their home countries to carry the message of the gospel.
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Every single day millions of people utter the Lord’s Prayer – and every single day millions of people have no idea what they are asking for. A closer examination reveals this prayer to be much more menacing than some solemn tradition at that one point in the service. In the Pray Like This message series, we’ll discover why these six simple requests from Jesus are more akin to spiritual dynamite – and once you see it that way, you’ll never say it the same again.
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Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what’s next on your journey. We want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: https://www.fellowshipdubai.com
ABOUT FELLOWSHIP DUBAI
We are a church for people who think they don’t like church, so we can help them come to know a God they think they don’t need, tell them about Jesus, train and equip them, and send them back to their home countries to carry the message of the gospel.
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