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What kind of power do we need everyday? Dan explores the knowledge of God and the power of God and how the Holy Spirit is the giver of these incredible gifts. Society can seem to easily corrode our faith, but being filled with the knowledge and power of God helps us to go the distance.
The Holy Spirit is the power source we all need. Are we open to accepting this power? Mark explores how receiving this power helps us to know God, to bear fruit, and to endure the storms of life.
Continuing our series on the Holy Spirit, Simon encourages us to not stay static in our pursuit of God. God is moving toward us in love and wants be present in your future. The Holy Spirit fills us with the knowledge of God and deepens our personal relationship with the Father.
Speaking to his disciples, Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would be with us forever. But who is the Holy Spirit, and what difference does he make in our everyday lives? Stephen encourages us to be holy, which is only possible because the spirit of the sovereign Lord lives in us. John 14.15-26
Owen brings a word as well as illustrations of the dream in Daniel 7:1-14. Not only is this dream a prophecy of the future to come but more importantly a revelation of the future we have in the Son of Man, Jesus.
The church in Acts was on fire for Jesus - having been filled with the Holy Spirit, these Christians were marked by their distinctive lifestyle, and the community grew exponentially. This week, pastor of theology Simon Ponsonby launched our Holy Spirit series, looking at how the early church’s rhythm of life helps us to be fully alive, walking in the power of the Spirit, and working to transform our communities. Acts 2.42-47
We can’t pray come Holy Spirit if we’re not prepared to go with the Holy Spirit. But the Spirit gives us power and boldness and freedom to go where he leads us. Let’s be re-filled with the presence of the Spirit this Pentecost as we walk with integrity in our daily lives.
When we are filled by the Spirit, led by the Spirit, and transformed by the Spirit, our lives will naturally witness to Jesus. This Pentecost, Simon encourages us to be filled by the Spirit, and transformed to be individuals who live wholeheartedly for him. Acts 1:8 “You will receive power when the Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the Earth.”
"The lion in Daniel allows him to face the lion in the den." Simon looks deeper into Daniel 6:1-10, looking deeper into how his integrity is cultivated in intimacy with God.
Patterns of prayer in our daily life can act as anchors during our 'lion in the den' moments. Tom Barber teaches from Daniel 6:10-23, continuing on our Bold Integrity series looking at how standing strong in our faith leads to transformation.
Daniel’s pattern of consistent prayer prepares him for the biggest trial of his life: the Lion’s den. Mark encourages us to turn to God first in times of testing and trials - prioritising our walk with God and trusting that he will prepare us, equip us and walk with us in the struggles ahead.
Have you ever felt distant from his presence while going through a trial? Jesus is near even when we stray away. Bishop Steven unravels Luke 24: 13-35, to reveal a saviour that speaks to us in all circumstances, never distant and always working.
Holiness is far more than pure moral living but undivided worship to God. Emily unpacks Daniel 5, highlighting how Daniel’s intimacy with the Lord allowed him to live a life of integrity and hearing from him. Is holiness forming who you are today?
What is God writing on the wall of your life? Simon unpacks Daniel 5, helping us to think about what it looks like to honour God in every area of our lives. Daniel 5.1-12
To have integrity means to have an undivided life. How can we increase our integrity in order to face difficult situations in our lives with courage and confidence? Looking at Daniel 3, Stephen encourages us to draw close to Jesus, our ultimate source of strength, in times of challenge.
How do you respond as a Christian under pressure? Mark Brickman brings us a word on the first chapter of Daniel and the importance of having our identity set in Christ in order to live out a life with integrity.
The book of Daniel begins with a decision. Daniel chooses God and in doing so he denies himself. Emilie Middleton speaks a word about what it means for us to put God first and to deny ourselves.
How can we be resilient disciples of Jesus in a complex world? Laura kicks off our new series "Bold Identity" looking at the book of Daniel and the lessons we can learn from his unwavering trust in God in the midst of the pressures of life.
When Peter denied Jesus three times, no one could have predicted it. When Jesus calls us to follow him, he already knows our greatest weaknesses and failures, but he calls us anyway. In this sermon, Stephen encourages us that Jesus’ purpose for your life is not dependent on your perfect performance.
On the road to Emmaus, Jesus walks and talks with two disheartened disciples; comforting them and communing with them. If you’re suffering, come before Jesus, lean into his presence, and he will meet you there.
After Jesus rose from the dead, he walked to Emmaus with two-little known individuals, and revealed himself as their Messiah. Their journey reveals that Jesus wants to reveal himself to us, as we are, and changes us for the long-haul.
The best news the world has ever heard, came from an empty tomb. Simon explains why Easter is a reason to uncork the Champagne: our sins are forgiven through the cross, death is defeated through the resurrection, and Jesus is revealed as Lord of all.
“He has risen, just as he said” - those seven words changed everything. On Easter Sunday, Stephen explains why Jesus’ resurrection is life-changing for all of us.
What do we do when life turns dark? Looking to Jesus’ final interactions with his disciples in the garden of Gethsemane, Mark encourages us to remain faithful to the one who never abandons us.
"Not for an hour of activity did Jesus plead, but for an hour of companionship" - Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Simon Ponsonby invites us to reflect on the events at the Garden of Gethsemane, and to be amazed at Jesus' determination to save and restore humanity through his sacrifice.
Reminding ourselves of the truths we hold to as Christians helps our faith to stand firm through the most difficult times. Stephen reminds us of the hope and joy we can hold tightly to because of Jesus.
What big moment of glory do you aspire of reaching? For Jesus, that moment was his death, so that all who believed in him could find their way to the cross. Owen speaks about the oxymoron that is being exalted high at the cross and the glory that we all desire. Owen Gallacher - 6PM and 8:15PM, 20 March 2022
All my life, the God of the mountains has been wooing me”, says C.S. Lewis. As we begin to think about Jesus’ journey towards the cross, Simon teaches on Jesus' mountaintop transfiguration, where his glory is revealed. Simon Ponsonby - 10AM and 12PM, 20 March 2022
During times of struggle where do you run to? Despite their struggles, the Church of Ephesus advanced in their walk with God and because of that, the Lord rejoiced over their faithfulness. Continuing on the 8.15 service series on letters to the Church in Revelation, Emily shares on how we can learn from the Church of Ephesus despite our fears and doubt.
During such devastating times, it can be so easy to freeze in fear but let us join with our brothers and sisters in prayer for prayers can transform situations and prayers can change the course of wars. Simon speaks from Psalms 10, giving practical advice on how we can support those across the world who face the evil that comes with war. Simon Ponsonby - 10AM and 12PM, 13 March 2022
