The basis for the Christmas story is the incredible story of a virgin birth. This short Carol Service message asks, “Did it really happen? And if it did, so what?”
Read MoreAre the stories around the birth of Jesus far-fetched? Or might there be a high level of credibility in the accounts written by Matthew and Luke?
Read MoreExploring Jesus’ family tree in Matthew 1:1-17 we see that Matthew wants us to see who Jesus really is - the Messiah - the one who both God's people
Read MoreIn the final section of Paul’s letter to the Philippians he seeks to bring them hope and encouragement as he reflects on their generosity, his gratitude, and God’s grace.
Read MoreThis message is centred on Philippians 4:2-9 thinking about the peace that God offers. We are called to live in peace with each other and there is also a promise …
Read MoreThis 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 …
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