At the time of Jesus, the popular opinion of the Messiah was one who’d bring revolution by overthrowing the conquering forces of Israel. While opinions were spreading as to who he might be, here Jesus begins to reveal the true nature of what God’s Messiah was prophesied to do. In this talk, Gill explores Jesus’ desire for our opinions to be shaped by a personal relationship with him rather than popular opinions of our time.
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What captivated and convinced the earliest followers of Jesus to surrender everything they had to follow Him? Is it possible for us to be filled with that same conviction today? In this talk, Joshua Luke Smith reflects on some of the ingredients of what this deep conviction looks like, and how it leads us to surrender and devote everything we are and have to Jesus.
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How can a small group of fervent and faithful disciples see a society transformed by God’s Kingdom – especially in a nation where churches are in decline? In this talk, David Stroud explores the story of the prophet Daniel during Babylonian exile, and imagines how Daniel’s example of faithfulness can also help us seek God’s Kingdom in our time and place.
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Jesus begins revealing his divine identity to a greater degree through his Transfiguration. In this talk, Adnan explores what the disciples both saw and heard through this spectacular event, and how it shaped their understanding of who Jesus was and what he came to do.
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At the time of Jesus, the popular opinion of the Messiah was one who’d bring revolution by overthrowing the conquering forces of Israel. While opinions were spreading as to who he might be, here Jesus begins to reveal the true nature of what God’s Messiah was prophesied to do. In this talk, Nicole explores Jesus’ desire for our opinions to be shaped by a personal relationship with him rather than popular opinions of our time.
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This story has significance in showing us something big about Jesus and his authority over the spiritual realm.
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Jesus reveals his authority and power over creation and natural law.
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Jesus reveals his authority and power over creation and natural law.
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Here is a tale of two daughters that shows Jesus is a Saviour you can trust both in desperation and in death. His severity brings comfort, his delays lead to joy.
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One of Jesus’ best known miracles teaches us an important lesson about the kingdom of God – that even the smallest thing we give to Jesus, when given in faith, He can use to multiply His kingdom work.
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Discipleship means not hiding the work God has done in our lives, but using the new light we have to guide others to Jesus. In this talk, Shaninga looks at Jesus’ parable of the lamp under the jar, and considers how we can boldly shine God’s light to others.
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In this talk, Barry looks at the parable of the sower from Luke chapter 8, and considers how we can surrender to God and let Him make our hearts into good soil, ready to receive His word.
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When Jesus calmed the storm for His disciples, He demonstrated not only His authority over creation, but also His tender loving-kindness towards us. In this talk, Jo looks at how we can actively put our trust in Jesus and receive His peace, even amongst the inevitable storms of life.
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When Jesus calmed the storm for His disciples, He demonstrated not only His authority over creation, but also His tender loving-kindness towards us. In this talk, Jonny looks at how we can actively put our trust in Jesus and receive His peace, even amongst the inevitable storms of life.
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In Luke chapter 7, Jesus heals a centurion’s servant because of the faith of his master. In this talk, Adam looks at how we, as disciples of Jesus, can have faith for God to break through in our lives and our world.
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In Luke chapter 7, Jesus heals a centurion’s servant because of the faith of his master. In this talk, Andy looks at how we, as disciples of Jesus, can have faith for physical healing and hope to see breakthrough in this area.
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In this talk, Hélène looks at the parable of the sower from Luke chapter 8, and considers how we can surrender to God and let Him make our hearts into good soil, ready to receive His word.
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In Luke chapter 7, Jesus encountered a ‘sinful woman’ who poured perfume on His feet as an extravagant act of worship and devotion. In this talk we look at how encountering the vastness of God’s forgiveness changes us, and leads us to respond with whole-hearted devotion to Jesus.
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Discipleship means not hiding the work God has done in our lives, but using the new light we have to guide others to Jesus. In this talk, Sam looks at Jesus’ parable of the lamp under the jar, and considers how we can boldly shine God’s light to others.
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In Luke chapter 8 Jesus delivers a man from a legion of demons, restoring him to wholeness and freedom. In this talk, Natalie looks at what this story teaches us about Jesus’ authority over evil, and His willingness to heal and restore us.
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In this talk from our Central service, David looks at the importance of our words and how we can use them to share God’s wisdom and blessing with others.
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In Luke chapter 7, Jesus encountered a ‘sinful woman’ who poured perfume on His feet as an extravagant act of worship and devotion. In this talk we look at how encountering the vastness of God’s forgiveness changes us, and leads us to respond with whole-hearted devotion to Jesus.
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In Luke chapter 6, Jesus tells His disciples to not only follow His way, but to love their enemies – and even bless them and pray for them! In this talk, James looks at how we can live a life of love instead of judgement.
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In Luke chapter 6, Jesus tells His disciples to not only follow His way, but to love their enemies – and even bless them and pray for them! In this talk, Natalie looks at how we can live a life of love instead of judgement.
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In this talk, Justin looks at the parable of the sower from Luke chapter 8, and considers how we can surrender to God and let Him make our hearts into good soil, ready to receive His word.
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Fruitfulness and resilience are key markers of true discipleship. In this talk, Lars looks at the difference between simply claiming to know Jesus and having a true, loving, authentic relationship with Him – which can weather any storm.
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In Luke chapter 6, Jesus tells His disciples to not only follow His way, but to love their enemies – and even bless them and pray for them! In this talk, Ellen looks at how we can live a life of love instead of judgement.
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In Luke chapter 6, Jesus teaches that following Him doesn’t mean we won’t suffer. But we can view suffering from a place of blessing rather than curse – knowing that we have a Saviour who not only endured the worst suffering, but promises us a new life, new hope, and new future with Him.
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Jesus radically affirmed women in a culture where they were often treated as less valuable than men. In this talk from our Gospel of Luke series, Andy looks at why Jesus’ teachings about women are so liberating.
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During times of pressure in our lives, we can either become a victim to our circumstances, or we can choose to rejoice and let the Lord strengthen us. In this talk from our Central service, David looks at Paul’s letter to the Philippians, and his encouragement to rejoice in the Lord always.
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