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The Community of Generosity

David Stroud 19th March 2023

Generosity is an invitation to share in what God is already doing and His heart for those in need – both spiritually and materially. In this talk, David explores our opportunity as a church community to use what we have to love God and our neighbour, which the Bible promises will result in many ‘thanksgivings to God’.

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The Gift of Generosity

Andy Tilsley 19th March 2023

In the Bible, giving is described as an act of grace and a privilege. In this talk, Lars considers the gift that a life of generosity can be to all of us.

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The Community of Generosity

Helen Marasha 19th March 2023

Generosity is an invitation to share in what God is already doing and His heart for those in need – both spiritually and materially. In this talk, Helen explores our opportunity as a church community to use what we have to love God and our neighbour, which the Bible promises will result in many ‘thanksgivings to God’.

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The Gift of Generosity

Lars Due-Christensen 12th March 2023

In the Bible, giving is described as an act of grace and a privilege. In this talk, Lars considers the gift that a life of generosity can be to all of us.

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Temptations in the Wilderness

Danny Webster 05th March 2023

In this talk from our series on the Gospel of Luke, Danny looks at the temptation of Jesus from Luke chapter 4.

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The Heart of Generosity

Joel Wade 05th March 2023

In His teachings, Jesus painted a stark contrast between those who trust in money for security, and those who trust God to provide all they need. In this talk, Joel helps us look at generosity as a powerful way to free our hearts from the grip of money. Giving is one way to redirect our hearts to the promises of God’s kingdom, especially when we feel tempted to worry about not having enough.

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The God of Generosity

Adnan Khan 05th March 2023

God is the most generous being in existence. God the Father gave us the thing most precious to Him – His one and only Son, the One who is more valuable than heaven and earth put together. In the first talk of our Joyful Generosity series, Adnan looks at how we can model the same character of generosity that God has shown us.

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The God of Generosity

Natalie Powell 05th March 2023

God is the most generous being in existence. God the Father gave us the thing most precious to Him – His one and only Son, the One who is more valuable than heaven and earth put together. In the first talk of our Joyful Generosity series, Natalie looks at how we can model the same character of generosity that God has shown us.

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The Baptism of Jesus

Helen Marasha 26th February 2023

When Jesus was baptised, the Holy Spirit descended on Him, empowering him for his mission and ministry. In this talk, Helen looks at the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives, and how we can be filled continuously with the Spirit.

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Waiting for God

David Stroud 26th February 2023

In this talk from our Sutton service, David looks at the story of Abraham and Sarah from Genesis 18, and how we can trust God even when we are waiting for the longings of our hearts to be fulfilled.

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The Baptism of Jesus

Andy Tilsley 19th February 2023

John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus, and preached a message of repentance and holiness. In this talk, Andy looks at what we can learn from the baptism of Jesus in Luke chapter 3.

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Dealing with Problems

David Stroud 19th February 2023

How can we deal with problems of life in a Godly way? In this talk from our Central service, David looks at the lessons we can draw from the story of Lot and Abram in Genesis chapter 13.

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Voice in the Wilderness

Ligia Mladin 19th February 2023

John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus, and preached a message of repentance and holiness. In this talk, Ligia looks at what we can learn from the life and message of John the Baptist in Luke chapter 3.

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Voice in the Wilderness

Natalie Powell 12th February 2023

John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus, and preached a message of repentance and holiness. In this talk, Natalie looks at what we can learn from the life and message of John the Baptist in Luke chapter 3.

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Temptations in the Wilderness

Joel Wade 12th February 2023

In this talk from our series on the Gospel of Luke, Joel looks at the temptation of Jesus from Luke chapter 4.

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Upside Down Kingdom

Sam Luck 12th February 2023

In Luke chapter 2 we see the secret working of God’s providence. God uses ordinary people and ordinary means to bring about His extraordinary purposes in the world. In this talk, Sam considers how we can respond to God with an open heart of obedience and faith, and be expectant for Him to use us in our every day lives.

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The Genealogy of Jesus

Andy Tilsley 05th February 2023

What does a list of Jesus’ ancestors have to do with his life and mission, and how does it relate to our lives today? In this talk from our Gospel of Luke series, Andy shares from Luke 3: 21-38.

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His Father’s House

Adnan Khan 05th February 2023

In this talk from our series in the Gospel of Luke, Adnan looks at the story of Jesus in the temple from Luke chapter 2.

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Mary: Ordinary Woman, Extraordinary Faith

Andy Nunn 29th January 2023

Mary was an ordinary, unknown girl from an obscure part of Nazareth. Yet God chose her to bear His son, Jesus! In this talk, Andy considers what we can learn from Mary’s response to this astonishing calling. We too can choose to respond to God in joyful obedience and extraordinary faith, even in the smallest moments of our every day lives.

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Upside Down Kingdom

Simon Mackenzie 29th January 2023

In Luke chapter 2 we see the secret working of God’s providence. God uses ordinary people and ordinary means to bring about His extraordinary purposes in the world. In this talk, Simon considers how we can respond to God with an open heart of obedience and faith, and be expectant for Him to use us in our every day lives.

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Upside Down Kingdom

Lou Richards 29th January 2023

In Luke chapter 2 we see the secret working of God’s providence. God uses ordinary people and ordinary means to bring about His extraordinary purposes in the world. In this talk, Lou considers how we can respond to God with an open heart of obedience and faith, and be expectant for Him to use us in our every day lives.

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Mary: Ordinary Woman, Extraordinary Faith

Lars Due-Christensen 29th January 2023

Mary was an ordinary, unknown girl from an obscure part of Nazareth. Yet God chose her to bear His son, Jesus! In this talk, Lars considers what we can learn from Mary’s response to this astonishing calling. We too can choose to respond to God in joyful obedience and extraordinary faith, even in the smallest moments of our every day lives.

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Zechariah: Echoes of the past

Helen Marasha 23rd January 2023

The story of Zechariah and Elizabeth shows us that God often does His most amazing work in the context of impossibility. In this talk, Helen looks at how we can trust God even when our circumstances seem impossible, and how we can find hope in God when the things we long for feel far away.

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An Evening with Jackie Pullinger

Jackie Pullinger 18th January 2023

We were delighted to have guest speaker and missionary Jackie Pullinger speak to our Sutton community. In this talk she shares stories from her ministry in the Walled City of Hong Kong, and the countless miracles and healings she has witnessed as God continues to transform people’s lives with His love.

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Waiting for God

David Stroud 15th January 2023

In this talk from our Central service, David looks at the story of Abraham and Sarah from Genesis 18, and how we can trust God even when we are waiting for the longings of our hearts to be fulfilled.

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There is no one like Jesus

Ben Parsons 15th January 2023

In this talk from our Sutton service, guest speaker Ben Parsons, who leads United Life church in Sutton, shares about the amazing person of Jesus Christ.

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Zechariah: Echoes of the past

Joel Wade 15th January 2023

The story of Zechariah and Elizabeth shows us that God often does His most amazing work in the context of impossibility. In this talk, Joel looks at how we can trust God even when our circumstances seem impossible, and how we can find hope in God when the things we long for feel far away.

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Gospel of Luke: How to Read the Gospels

Adnan Khan 08th January 2023

In the first talk of our series on the Gospel of Luke, Adnan looks at who Luke was and why he was writing. Understanding how to read the gospels is vital for our relationship with Jesus. Through studying the historical accounts of Jesus’s life on earth, we can be drawn to the beauty, power, and truth of who Jesus really is, and our lives can be transformed.

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Gospel of Luke: How to Read the Gospels

James Copeland 08th January 2023

In the first talk of our series on the Gospel of Luke, James looks at who Luke was and why he was writing. Understanding how to read the gospels is vital for our relationship with Jesus. Through studying the historical accounts of Jesus’s life on earth, we can be drawn to the beauty, power, and truth of who Jesus really is, and our lives can be transformed.

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Advent: Love

John Goddard 18th December 2022

This Advent theme reorients us to the greatest gift of Christmas: the love of God. In this talk, John looks at the way Advent draws us back to this rhythm of life; to remember and receive the love of God, and then to look for ways to live this love out amongst our neighbours.

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