This message from Matthew 6:19-24 unpacks Jesus’ teaching about earthly and heavenly treasure, linking what we treasure to what our vision is and…
Read MoreThe command to love our enemies is arguably the jewel in the crown of the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus promotes not just non-retaliation (Matthew 5:38-42) but active love …
Read MoreA look into how Jesus takes this Old Testament legal text focused on justice and judgement, and transforms it into a calling for humility, race and service…
Read MoreLife can feel overwhelming, but there are grounds for hope. Let’s think small, create space in our lives (for doubt, and away from busyness), and think differently.
Read MoreJesus called his disciples to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. This message unpacks what that means and how we too can be salt of the earth …
Read MoreIn his final beatitude, Jesus promises a blessing for those who are persecuted. By why are Christians persecuted, and what should their response be?
Read MoreIn the seventh beatitude, Jesus pronounces a blessing on the peacemakers. But why is peacemaking so close to God’s heart, and what are the characteristics of a peacemaker?
Read MoreIn 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 …
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