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SOLITUDE: PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS - PRACTICE 5 OVERVIEW Many of us struggle to hear God or discern his guidance through life. We might often think he’s not speaking to us. But what if he is speaking – and we just can’t hear him because our lives are so loud? In this final week of our series, Mike Riddell will explore how we can approach solitude to help us encounter our amazing God. SERMON SERIES ‘Solitude: Practising the Way of Jesus - Practice 5’ Series (Week 4/4) SCRIPTURE Mark 1:35-39; 1:21-31; Romans 5:8; 1 John 3:1; Psalm 46:10a.
SOLITUDE: PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS - PRACTICE 5 OVERVIEW The practice of Solitude can be peaceful and refreshing, but it can also mean confronting some of the parts of ourselves and our world that contrast or conflict with the ways of God. How do we navigate that? How can we be prepared for what we might face in times of solitude? Join us this week as Way Lim looks at Jesus’ example to guide us in our own journey. SERMON SERIES ‘Solitude: Practising the Way of Jesus - Practice 5’ Series (Week 3/4) SCRIPTURE Matthew 4:1-11; Genesis 3:1; Matthew 12:36; Luke 22:3-4; Job 1; Genesis 22:16-19; 41
SOLITUDE: PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS - PRACTICE 5 OVERVIEW We often talk about following Jesus, but what does that actually look like? How do you follow someone you can’t see? How do we listen to someone we struggle to hear his or her voice? Join us this week as Chris Danes helps us think through how we might better get to know the one we have chosen to follow. SERMON SERIES ‘Solitude: Practicing the Way of Jesus - Practice 5’ Series (Week 2/4) SCRIPTURE Matthew 26:36-39; Psalm 23:1-3; 131:1-3; 62:1-2; Matthew 6:9-10.
SOLITUDE: PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS - PRACTICE 5 OVERVIEW For some of us the idea of spending time alone, without our devices, and turning the noise of life down is an uncomfortable one. Why would someone do that? Is it a necessary part of following Jesus? This week, Chris Danes introduces us to the practice of Solitude and helps us answer questions like these - and even consider making Solitude a regular practice in our own lives. This message is part of our broader series based on the 'Practising the Way' material by John Mark Comer and team. SERMON SERIES ‘Solitude: Practising the Way of
A SEAT AT THE TABLE OVERVIEW Our idea of what it means to be #blessed in life seems pretty different to what Jesus said it means to be blessed. How do we make sense of his view of things – when his view of being blessed sounds so…unfortunate. Join us as Tom Postlethwaite (AM services) and Clay Tucker (5pm service) wrap up our series ‘A Seat at the Table’ with some beautiful and difficult words from Jesus. SERMON SERIES ‘A Seat at the Table’ Series (Week 4/4) SCRIPTURE Luke 6:17-26; Matthew 5:28-30; Matthew 25:31-46; Revelation 3:20.
A SEAT AT THE TABLE OVERVIEW Jesus’ parables about banquets and tables reflect a lot about God’s heart and perspective. So how do they relate to life today? How do they challenge our own perspective and how we participate in the world around us? This week, Andy Mitchell will unpack some of Jesus’ words from Luke’s Gospel and explore the challenge and encouragement they still offer today. SERMON SERIES ‘A Seat at the Table’ Series (Week 3/4) SCRIPTURE Luke 14:7-14; Psalm 68:4-6a.
A SEAT AT THE TABLE OVERVIEW Jesus’ parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man has got to be one of the more confronting passages in the Bible. What are we to make of it? How do we let it change our perspective on this life and the life to come? Join us this week as Mandy Stark helps unpack this intense but important part of Jesus’ teachings. SERMON SERIES ‘A Seat at the Table’ Series (Week 2/4) SCRIPTURE Luke 16:19-31; 1 John 3:17; James 2:15-16; Philippians 2:13; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4; Micah 6:6-8; Ezekiel 36:26; Matthew 6:10; Luke 16:29; 16:26.
A SEAT AT THE TABLE OVERVIEW What did Jesus’ first steps and words in ministry reveal about his priorities and purpose? What does it teach us about God’s heart and kingdom, and how that should still shape our own priorities and purpose? As we consider who Jesus invited to sit at God’s table, we consider who we tend to invite to sit at ours. This week, Chris Danes will kick off our four week series in Luke’s Gospel. SERMON SERIES ‘A Seat at the Table’ Series (Week 1/4) SCRIPTURE Luke 4:14-20; 14:13-14; Hebrews 12:1; Luke 7:47; 19:7-8; 1 John 1:9.
WISE OVERVIEW We’re all being influenced in one way or another – sometimes to our benefit, and sometimes to our detriment. How good are we at recognising those influences? What role does wisdom play in helping us consider who or what is influencing us, and the impact it is having on our life and lives of those around us? Join us for our final week of the ‘Wise’ series, as Jonathan Stark considers the power of influence and the importance of wisdom in navigating it. SERMON SERIES ‘Wise’ Series (Week 3/3) SCRIPTURE 1 Corinthians 15:33; Proverbs 13:20; 1 Kings 12:3-4, 5, 7, 10-11, 14; Proverbs 9:
WISE OVERVIEW Sometimes life can seem to be tracking along nicely, when seemingly out of nowhere things start to crumble. Often this is for reasons beyond our control…but not always. Sometimes disaster has been slowly creeping up on us, but we’ve been blind to it. How do we guard against this? Join us as Fi Brown explores what wisdom the Bible offers about guarding against unhelpful and destructive things in our life. SERMON SERIES ‘Wise’ Series (Week 2/3) SCRIPTURE 1 Kings 3; 1 Kings 11; 3:3; Deuteronomy 17:16-17.
WISE OVERVIEW In our culture we value many things, such as money, fame, success, comfort and more. Yet in the Bible, there are few things more highly sought after and highly valued than wisdom. Why is that? What does it mean to live wisely? How do we do that? Join us today as Chris Danes helps us consider these questions and explore the benefits of a life lived wisely SERMON SERIES ‘Wise’ Series (Week 1/3) SCRIPTURE Matthew 7:26; Proverbs 5:5-7; 1:7; James 1:5; Proverbs 13:4, 4:23; 5:2-7; 19:2; 21:5; 14:29; 29:20.
EXTRA-ORDINARY (ACTS) OVERVIEW After Jesus died, was resurrected and ascended to heaven, his followers were undoubtedly concerned about what was next. Jesus said the Kingdom of God was near, but how would it show up? What would it look like? What were they meant to do in the meantime? They probably didn’t expect that God would use them – ordinary people – to do the impossible. Join us as Dave C concludes our series in Acts by exploring the amazing events of Pentecost and what they still mean for followers of Jesus, and for the world, today. SERMON SERIES ‘Extra-Ordinary (Acts)’ Series (Week 7/
EXTRA-ORDINARY (ACTS) OVERVIEW Our days are often filled with conversations – in person, online, with those we love and those we would rather avoid. Most of our conversations feel pretty ordinary. But what if God might want to use our ordinary conversations to do extraordinary things? How might we open ourselves up for that? Join us as Mike P looks at an amazing moment in the Book of Acts that can inspire us to look at our conversations with new eyes. SERMON SERIES ‘Extra-Ordinary (Acts)’ Series (Week 6/7) SCRIPTURE Acts 8:26-40; 1:8; 6:7; 8:1, 4-5, 26, 30-31. 32-33.
EXTRA-ORDINARY (ACTS) OVERVIEW Sometimes we find ourselves in situations we wish we could escape - times of trial, pain and suffering. Often, the best we hope for is simply to make it through to the other side. But what if there is more to hope for than that? Join us as Chris Danes explores a story from the Book of Acts where an unexpectedly difficult situation was transformed into something extraordinarily good. SERMON SERIES ‘Extra-Ordinary (Acts)’ Series (Week 5/7) SCRIPTURE James 1:2-4; Acts 16:22-25; Philippians 3:10; Acts 26-28, 29-30, 34, 35-39.
EXTRA-ORDINARY (ACTS) OVERVIEW Sometimes it feels like our path is set, and change seems unlikely at best, and impossible at worst. Yet in the Book of Acts, we read many stories of lives which were completely turned around. Join us this week as Mandy Stark checks out one such story and helps us consider what might be possible with God - not just for us, but for those around us. SERMON SERIES ‘Extra-Ordinary (Acts)’ Series (Week 4/7) SCRIPTURE —
EXTRA-ORDINARY (ACTS) OVERVIEW Sometimes it’s hard to believe we might have anything special to offer in God’s plans for the world and people around us. Maybe being special isn’t the point? In the Book of Acts, God does some pretty extraordinary things through some pretty ordinary people. Join us as Mike Riddell takes a look at one example of what God can do with people who may not be special, but are willing. SERMON SERIES ‘Extra-Ordinary People – ‘Extra-Ordinary (Acts)’ Series (Week 3/7) SCRIPTURE Acts 4; Psalm 118:22; Mark 12:10; John 14:6.
EXTRA-ORDINARY (ACTS) Groups of people, working together, can have a huge impact. Sometimes for good, and sometimes for bad. But what about a group of ordinary people filled with the Spirit of an extraordinary God? What might that look like? Join us as Way Lim unpacks one account of a Spirit-filled community in the Book of Acts and asks whether that is still possible today.
EXTRA-ORDINARY (ACTS) OVERVIEW In the Book of Acts, the Holy Spirit interrupts all sorts of ordinary moments and the lives of ordinary people because he wants to do something extraordinary. Are we still willing to be interrupted by God like that? Join us as Micah (AM services) and Liv (PM service) explore one example of a God-interruption and what we might learn from it today. SERMON SERIES ‘Extra-Ordinary’ Series (Week 1/4) SCRIPTURE Acts 10; vv. 3-5, 14-16, 26-29; 34-35.
EASTER 2026 OVERVIEW In this Easter Sunday message, Chris Danes explores how the resurrection of Jesus still offers hope and purpose today. Hope has a name - Jesus - but as we walk with him, hope can be our name too. SERMON SERIES ‘Hope Has A Name’ Series (Week 4/4) SCRIPTURE Luke 24:11-12; Luke 11:9; John 20:25-28; Acts 2:14; 1 Peter 3:15.
EASTER 2026 OVERVIEW The events of Good Friday are dark and brutal, yet we remember them every year at Easter because they are absolutely central to our faith in Jesus and the hope he brings. Join us this Good Friday as we remember Jesus' death on a cross, endured for our sake. SERMON SERIES ‘Hope Has A Name’ Series (Week 3/4) SCRIPTURE —
EASTER 2026 OVERVIEW On this Sunday before Easter weekend, we take the chance to reflect on Jesus' entry into Jerusalem where he was surrounded by cheering crowds who would days later taunt him as he hung on the cross. What can we learn from the events of Palm Sunday? What do they reveal to us about Jesus, and what do they reveal about us? Join us as Andrew Bawden (AM services) and Tom Postlethwaite (PM services) help answer those questions. SERMON SERIES Palm Sunday: What If Jesus Were to Return Today? — ‘Hope Has A Name’ Series (Week 2/4) SCRIPTURE Luke 19:28-44; Zechariah 9:9-10; Psalm 118:
EASTER 2026 OVERVIEW At the moment, if feels like the news cycle is pretty overwhelming. Between international conflicts, the rise of AI, economic pressures and more, many of us are finding our anxiety levels rising. We wonder what to make of all of this, what God might have to say about it all, and how to live lives of faith in this tumultuous context. Join us this week as Chris Danes explores words of hope, wisdom and perspective from the Bible for these uncertain times. SERMON SERIES ‘Hope Has A Name’ Series (Week 1/4) SCRIPTURE Psalm 46:1, 2-3, 6, 7, 8-9, 10; 125:2; Acts 4:13; Matthew 14:2
GENEROSITY: PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS - PRACTICE 4 OVERVIEW We may be excited about practicing generosity but have no idea where to start or how to make it part of our everyday life. In this final session of the Generosity practice, Dave C will help us consider some different practical approaches to generosity and how they can reshape the way we use the resources God has given us. SERMON SERIES ‘Generosity’ Series (Week 4/4) SCRIPTURE 2 Corinthians 9:6-9; Genesis 4:3-4; 2 Samuel 24:24; Mark 12:43-44; 14:6-9; 1 Timothy 6:16-21.
GENEROSITY: PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS - PRACTICE 4 OVERVIEW Many of us live under the belief that if we build our bank accounts, store away super and earn as much as we can, then we can have more of what we care about. We can live ‘the good life’. But what if all the things we consider ‘ours’ aren’t really ours at all? How would that change what we do with it? Join us this week as Chris Danes explores these important questions and how they can change our perspective. SERMON SERIES ‘Generosity’ Series (Week 3/4) SCRIPTURE Matthew 6:25–27; Luke 12:15; 1 Timothy 6:6; Psalm 24:1; Luke 12:16–24;
GENEROSITY: PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS - PRACTICE 4 OVERVIEW One of the clearest warnings Jesus gave was to watch out for greed. But how many of us take that warning seriously? And what is so dangerous about greed anyway? Join us as Mike Riddell helps us better understand Jesus’ warnings about greed and how the practice of generosity can help us resist its pull. SERMON SERIES ‘Generosity’ Series (Week 2/4) SCRIPTURE Acts 20:35; Luke 12:13-14, 15; 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 16-19.
