Knowing the order in which things happens is of utmost importance, not least of all when it comes to God's saving work in our lives. It is the work of Christ which makes us new when we are *born again*.
The first verse of 1 Peter describes Christians as *exiles*, *strangers* or *aliens*. How does that description fit with your experience of living as a Christian today? Leave your thoughts and comments below.In this new teaching series in 1 Peter God’s people are described as chosen exiles. Dave McNee examines what this means for the way we should live and relate to the world around us, and how we get the power to do so.
When Paul was in Athens (Acts 17), he saw lives changed with the power of the gospel; Si helps us to see how we can see the same in our day in Southampton.
In the final message of this series, Chris Kilby recaps what Isaiah teaches us about the confidence and joy enjoyed by the people of God, and the ultimate hope we have in that, 'He will swallow up death forever'.
This week Dave explores what Isaiah Chapter 2 has to say about how we can learn to live in a world that is in an almost constant state of crisis.
Against a backdrop of bleak reality in the world in which we live, the church is called to be a joyful people. Si helps us to see how we can live in the good of this through the words of Isaiah 25.
Si looks further at the profound gift of peace, now available to each of us through the the coming of Christ.
In the first of this three part LifePod Si and Dave look ahead to this Christmas.
Christmas is supposed to be a time of hope, joy, happiness and love. But surprisingly, it also has a habit of making us ponder some of life’s bigger questions. Why do we find ourselves wondering where are lives are going? The message of Christmas is the message of light coming to people who feel a bit like they are lost in darkness.
Despite how many times our love for Jesus has been half hearted, despite how many times our hearts have wandered, Jesus love for you never has - ‘if we are faithless, he remains faithful’.
When God's wisdom and blessing is visible in the church then the whole world should see, and look to God. 1 Kings 10. Please note that there are a couple of short occasions where the stream drops out. Our apologies for the interruptions.
We all have a choice to make - do we choose the path of faithfulness or do we choose the path of unfaithfulness? The good news is that there is one who chose the right path on our behalf!
John sets out all that it means to be a Christian, and how this can lead us to pray; for God's presence, for provision and protection for ourselves and the church, to be filled with the Spirit and to walk in His power that we might live out our purpose, to shine in the darkness and make God known.
Guest speaker Simon Argent, Elder at Life Church Ascot, speaks from 1 Kings 8. The most significant thing in all history which is happening right now, is that God is building His church and bringing people to Himself.
Chris shares eleven provocations for our Phase 1 Gift Day toward The Boathouse renovations from 1 Chronicles 29:1-20.
What is wisdom? How/where/from whom do we get it? Si unpacks Solomon’s famous judgement to help us see wisdom in process, pronouncement and proximity.
How do we deal with how deeply conflicted a character Solomon is? What kind of God gives wisdom to someone who seems so foolish?
1 Kings 2 is about flawed kings – but the deeper story here is of a greater king who is establishing a greater kingdom with his own blood. Jesus' blood means we no longer just fall short and face death and separation, but by the grace of God we are forgiven and accepted - we get what we don’t deserv
Jesus says 'Come to Me' like a child...so, what makes a child? Si helps us unpack this important principle and how it affects us, the children in our lives and the life of the church.
In this LifePod Si and Dave spend a bit more time with Lars and Mette after Lars' sermon at KES, digging a bit more into the STEPS story.
Have you ever wanted to change but felt powerless to really change and so you just end up in survival mode? Lars from Christchurch London offers us a way to find power in our powerlessness as we are invited by Jesus to 'Come to me all you who are weary'.
We live in a world where often the wealthy are invited and those who are not wealthy are not invited. Why is it then that Jesus says to a wealthy man, come and follow me.
Can you think of a time when you have shouted for joy? Psalm 100 invites us to 'Know that the Lord is God'. Our God is knowable and wants us to know Him - to be in actual relationship with him. Thankfulness, joy and gladness come from going deeper and deeper in getting to know God.
Michael looks at Psalm 13 compared with other Ancient Near East literature and helps us to see why the God of the Bible offers us a different way to relate to Him, especially today!
LifePod: In this LifePod Si and Dave talk to Michael Percy about the brilliant work he's been doing for Life Church, and what he's doing in his new full-time role working for Commission.
When your desire is for the King and His Kingdom, you will bring His life to every community around you.
Psalm 8 reflects on all that God has made, including mankind, and how wonderful and awesome these things reveal God to be.
In this Psalm David gives us four steps which lead us to God, and into peace and security. Like David, you too can come back to a place of worship, knowing that in the midst of trouble, our hope is in God.
Apostolic leader and guest speaker, Guy Miller, encourages Life Church with a message about equipping, unifying, sending and releasing.
There are some common misconceptions and myths surrounding the sharing of bread and wine. In the final part of this mini-series, Dave answers some of the questions which can arise.
