This message looks at Philippians 3:12-4:1 and Paul's encouragement to 'forget what is behind and strain towards what is ahead'. What does it mean to forget and how …
Read More1 Samuel 25 tells the story of how, in a life-threatening crisis, Abigail (“the father’s joy”) acted with humility, perfect timing and choice of location, to avert a disaster …
Read MoreOne Thing mattered more to Paul than anything else: knowing Jesus. In Philippians 3:1-11 Paul shares a warning about those who would put the One Thing out of reach …
Read MoreThis message reflects on the baptisms that have taken place in the service and looks at the story of Jesus' baptism in Matthew 3:13-17. God the Father affirms his pleasure …
Read MoreTimothy and Epaphroditus provide for us two examples of partners in the gospel. They are examples we can learn from as we seek to grow as partners in the gospel ourselves.
Read MoreThis message looks at Philippians 2:12-18 and what Paul means when he encourages the Christians to 'work out what God has worked in'. We think about what it means …
Read MoreIn one of the best-known, most-loved passages of the New Testament (Philippians 2:5-11) Paul describes the incredible trajectory of Christ’s selfless incarnation …
Read MoreThis message is the third in the series 'One Thing' looking at Paul's letter to the Philippians. In this message from Philippians 1:27-2:4 Ellen talks about what it means to …
Read MoreThis message unpacks how Paul believed in a God of all circumstances who was at work despite his chains and the false motives of other believers sharing the gospel …
Read MoreThis message was the first in a new series called 'One Thing' working through Paul's letter to the Philippians. The passage is Philippians 1:1-11. Ellen sets the context …
Read MoreIn the last in our series in the Sermon on the Mount, we take a look at Jesus’ warning to his disciples (Matthew 7:24-27) that simply listening to his teaching is not just …
Read MoreAs we head towards the conclusion of the amazing Sermon on the Mount, Jesus invites his disciples to enter through the narrow gate (Matthew 7:13-14). Self-denial, steadfastness …
Read MoreIn another memorable section from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 7:1-6), Jesus challenges his disciples about judgmentalism. Don't be a judge, and don't be …
Read MoreThis 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?
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