ABRAHAM: The God who sees | Laura Harris

Over September and October we’re looking at the story of Abraham. One person, chosen by God, who He asks to put faith in Him and be obedient to Him. We will journey with Abraham in his faith and his fear, his obedience and his failure. But what we’ll see most clearly is a God who is faithful through it all.  

Genesis 16:1–16

Sarai and Abram try to fulfil God's promise through Hagar. When we do things our way rather than God’s, people can get hurt. The passages involving Hagar, Abram and Sarai can be difficult to process. What can we learn about God through them? What can we learn about ourselves?

The God who sees

Laura Harris

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ABRAHAM: A promise | Naomi Clarke

Over September and October we’re looking at the story of Abraham. One person, chosen by God, who He asks to put faith in Him and be obedient to Him. We will journey with Abraham in his faith and his fear, his obedience and his failure. But what we’ll see most clearly is a God who is faithful through it all.  

If God’s promise of a new nation was to be fulfilled, then it depended on something that Abram and Sarai couldn’t accomplish in their own ability. All of it was based on the miraculous birth of a promised son. How does Abram’s story point towards Jesus? What promises does God give to us? What do we need to do to accept and live in them? How does baptism fit with all of this?  

A promise

Naomi Clarke

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ABRAHAM: Generosity and Grace | Clare Thompson

Over September and October we’re looking at the story of Abraham. One person, chosen by God, who He asks to put faith in Him and be obedient to Him. We will journey with Abraham in his faith and his fear, his obedience and his failure. But what we’ll see most clearly is a God who is faithful through it all.  

The land couldn’t sustain both Abram’s animals and his nephew’s. A scarcity mindset created tension and arguments. But Abram chose not to give in to this way of thinking. He let Lot choose the best land first. What prompted Abram to do this? How does our scarcity mindset impact us? And how does our relationship with God help us to deal with it?  

Generosity and Grace

Clare Thompson

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ABRAHAM: A Detour of Fear | Tim Dobson

Over September and October we’re looking at the story of Abraham. One person, chosen by God, who He asks to put faith in Him and be obedient to Him. We will journey with Abraham in his faith and his fear, his obedience and his failure. But what we’ll see most clearly is a God who is faithful through it all.  

Abram left his home after being called by God. The excitement and anticipation of God’s promised blessing must have created a spiritual high for Abram. But then reality set in as famine hit the land. How did Abram respond when faced with the challenges of life? (Spoiler alert - not so well!) But how does God respond to Abram’s lack of faith and fear-filled actions? What can we learn about how God sees our fears and failures?

ABRAHAM: A Detour of Fear

Tim Dobson

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ABRAHAM: A call to go | Deborah Marsh

Over September and October we’re looking at the story of Abraham. One person, chosen by God, who He asks to put faith in Him and be obedient to Him. We will journey with Abraham in his faith and his fear, his obedience and his failure. But what we’ll see most clearly is a God who is faithful through it all.  

In the first talk of our series, Deborah Marsh looks at Abram being called by God to leave his country.

ABRAHAM: A call to go

Deborah Marsh

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PHILIPPIANS: Chapter 4 | Ed Marsh

While in prison, Paul wrote one of the most encouraging letters in all the Bible, the letter to the church in Phillipi.

Throughout July, we’ll be looking at this letter a chapter a week and exploring how to live with a God-given purpose in the midst of everything life throws at us.

In the final talk of our series, Ed Marsh looks at the phrase, “rejoice in the Lord always” and asks how we can apply this in our daily lives.

PHILIPPIANS: Chapter 4

Ed Marsh

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PHILIPPIANS: Chapter 3 | Dave Mitchell

While in prison, Paul wrote one of the most encouraging letters in all the Bible, the letter to the church in Phillipi.

Throughout July, we’ll be looking at this letter a chapter a week and exploring how to live with a God-given purpose in the midst of everything life throws at us.

In the third talk of this series, Dave Mitchell looks at how we can pursue Jesus over the long haul of life and finish well.

PHILIPPIANS: Chapter 3

Dave Mitchell

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PHILIPPIANS: Chapter 2 | Andy Waller-Simpson

While in prison, Paul wrote one of the most encouraging letters in all the Bible, the letter to the church in Phillipi.

Throughout July, we’ll be looking at this letter a chapter a week and exploring how to live with a God-given purpose in the midst of everything life throws at us.

In this second talk, Andy Waller-Simpson asks:

• what living in community teaches us about selfless love?

• Who our role models are?

• How important is it to follow an example in discipleship?

PHILIPPIANS: Chapter 2

Andy Waller-Simpson

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PHILIPPIANS: Chapter 1 | Deborah Marsh

While in prison, Paul wrote one of the most encouraging letters in all the Bible, the letter to the church in Phillipi.

Throughout July, we’ll be looking at this letter a chapter a week and exploring how to live with a God-given purpose in the midst of everything life throws at us.

In this first talk, Deborah asks what devotion to Jesus looks like.

PHILIPPIANS: Chapter 1

Deborah Marsh

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PSALMS - PRAYERS FOR PEAKS AND VALLEYS: Psalm 23 | Rachel Clark

Psalm 23 - TRUST IN GOD

The Psalms are like a songbook and prayerbook for real life.

Instead of pretending everything is fine, they help us bring our honest emotions to God. At the same time, they gently reshape how we see things, reminding us of who God really is—faithful, in control, full of mercy, and always worthy of our trust and praise.

In the final talk of this series, Rachel Clark looks at Psalm 23 to see what it means to truly trust God in our daily lives.

PSALMS - PRAYERS FOR PEAKS AND VALLEYS: Psalm 23

Rachel Clark

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PSALMS - PRAYERS FOR PEAKS AND VALLEYS: Psalm 42 | Catherine Penn

Psalm 42 - SUFFERING AND LAMENT

The Psalms are like a songbook and prayerbook for real life.

Instead of pretending everything is fine, they help us bring our honest emotions to God. At the same time, they gently reshape how we see things, reminding us of who God really is—faithful, in control, full of mercy, and always worthy of our trust and praise.

Catherine Penn looks at what Psalm 42 teaches us about being real with God in times of challenge, distress or sorrow.

PSALMS - PRAYERS FOR PEAKS AND VALLEYS: Psalm 42

Catherine Penn

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PSALMS - PRAYERS FOR PEAKS AND VALLEYS: Psalm 67 | Nia Clarke, Hope Roberts and Toby Marsh

Psalm 67 - MISSION

The Psalms are like a songbook and prayerbook for real life.

Instead of pretending everything is fine, they help us bring our honest emotions to God. At the same time, they gently reshape how we see things, reminding us of who God really is; faithful, in control, full of mercy, and always worthy of our trust and praise.

On our Global Partner weekend, Deborah interviews three members of the church congregation about their recent mission trips.

PSALMS - PRAYERS FOR PEAKS AND VALLEYS: Psalm 67

Nia Clarke, Hope Roberts, Toby Marsh

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PSALMS - PRAYERS FOR PEAKS AND VALLEYS: Psalm 100 | Ed Marsh

Psalm 100 - WORSHIP

The Psalms are like a songbook and prayerbook for real life.

Instead of pretending everything is fine, they help us bring our honest emotions to God. And at the same time, they gently reshape how we see things, reminding us of who God really is—faithful, in control, full of mercy, and always worthy of our trust and praise.

Ed Marsh continues our series with a look at what Psalm 100 teaches us about worship.

PSALMS - PRAYERS FOR PEAKS AND VALLEYS: Psalm 100

Ed Marsh

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PSALMS - PRAYERS FOR PEAKS AND VALLEYS: Psalm 46 | Rob Scott-Cook

Psalm 46 - Refuge, Renewal and Rest

The Psalms are like a songbook and prayerbook for real life.

Instead of pretending everything is fine, they help us bring our honest emotions to God. And at the same time, they gently reshape how we see things, reminding us of who God really is—faithful, in control, full of mercy, and always worthy of our trust and praise.

Rob Scott-Cook introduces our new series by looking at Psalm 46.

PSALMS - PRAYERS FOR PEAKS AND VALLEYS: Psalm 46

Rob Scott-Cook

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EVERYONE: Everyone filled | Tim Dobson

On Pentecost Sunday, we celebrate the birthday of the church!

God poured out His Spirit on all believers on that Pentecost day. And that offer to be filled to overflowing has continued everyday since.

What difference can being filled by God’s Spirit everyday make for us?

EVERYONE: Everyone filled

Tim Dobson

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EVERYONE: Everyone an ambassador | Naomi Clarke

Being an ambassador for your country is a high honour. But what does it mean to be an ambassador for Christ?

How can we fulfil this role with our family, neighbours or in our workplaces? What is the message of reconciliation and how do we share it with others?

EVERYONE: Everyone an ambassador

Naomi Clarke

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EVERYONE: Everyone sharing | Dave Mitchell

The example of the early church can seem radical, attractive, yet intimidating at the same time.

In this talk, Dave Mitchell asks how we can apply their example to our 21st century lives?

EVERYONE: Everyone sharing

Dave Mitchell

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EVERYONE: Everyone in fellowship | Deborah Marsh

Deborah Marsh continues our series by looking at the value of being in community versus how the world increasingly fixates on the self and prioritises being independent.

EVERYONE: Everyone in fellowship

Deborah Marsh

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EVERYONE: Everyone everyday | Lara Morris

Self-sufficiency is a fallacy when it comes to the Christian life. Everything about following Jesus points us to our dependency on Him.

But so often we try to do things in our own strengths or abilities. Why?

How do we hold the tension between dependency on Jesus and taking responsibility for our lives?

EVERYONE: Everyone everyday

Lara Morris

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EVERYONE: Everyone a minister | Ed Marsh

Many of our favourite stories have a hero at the centre. A special someone who defies all the odds to succeed.

But God’s plot line involves many people with many gifts working in partnership - with Him and with one another.

Why has God designed us this way? How has He designed us to work? How do we help each other?

EVERYONE: Everyone a minister

Ed Marsh

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