In this sixth beatitude we look at what the biblical understanding was of our hearts and what Jesus means when he encourages his followers to be 'pure in heart'…
Read MoreWhy is being merciful a characteristic of the Kingdom of God? How can I become a merciful person and what might be putting the brakes on?
Read MoreSometimes it can seem as if God is taking ages to act. But he is not in a hurry. He takes his time. And no-one knew that lesson better than Abraham …
Read MoreThis message continues our series in the Beatitudes from Matthew 5:1-10. Ellen unpacks the biblical understanding of righteousness and what it means …
Read MoreWe continue our series “The BE Attitudes” for the third of Jesus’ pronouncements of blessing: “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth” (Matthew 5:5).
Read MoreJesus promises that those who mourn are blessed for they shall be comforted. This message unpacks the different ways that those who follow Jesus mourn …
Read MoreThis message is the first in a series looking at the beatitudes from Matthew 5: 1-10. It looks at what it means to be blessed, and how we are called to live as radical disciples …
Read MoreLife is full of journeys, some that we look forward to and others that we dread; some journeys that we have planned and dreamed of, and others that are not of our choosing…
Read MoreThe two Marys have a life-changing encounter at the tomb of Jesus (Luke 24:1-7) on Easter Sunday morning. Expecting to find a corpse, instead they are shocked …
Read MoreWe know what to do on Good Friday, and we know what to do on Easter Sunday. But what about the Saturday? There is something necessary about the in-between …
Read MoreWe conclude our series on Finding Frontline Confidence with some thoughts on courage, and how small steps of courage can make a difference…
Read MorePeter calls us to 'always be prepared to give an answer' for the hope that we have in Jesus. Unpacking 1 Peter 3:15-16, this message highlights some of the ways …
Read MoreIn his closing words from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 7:24-29), Jesus urges his disciples to put his teaching into practice. Bringing order into our private world …
Read MoreEbed-Melek is not a name that crops up in daily conversation, is it? But Ebed-Melek was a man who demonstrated a thoughtful compassion, as we see …
Read MoreThis is the second message in our series on 'Confidence' looking at a key ingredient which helps us to be braver and bolder in our frontline - Community.
Read MoreThe apostles were filled with confidence about the message of Jesus (Acts 5:12-25). In this the first of our Finding Frontline Confidence series, Gavin Calver …
Read MoreWe conclude our series Here We Are To Worship with what it means to grow as worshippers, as those who engage minds and hearts in our worship, encouraging others to do the same.
Read MoreThis is the fourth message in our series looking at the work of the Holy Spirit in our worshipping life together. Drawing on verses from Romans 8:26-27 and 1 Corinthians 14 …
Read MoreMuch has changed in how the church carries out its mission over the 2000 years since Christ rose from the dead. But some thing have stayed the same…
Read MoreGod loves to speak to us, through one another. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 and 14:1-5 this message unpacks the biblical basis for prophecy today and
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