In this message Robin speaks to the church about recent events they have experienced and how we can learn from these about the nature of what it means to belong to a local church and the worldwide church.
In this talk by Ed Strong, he reminds us that every Christian is a priest, connecting people to God. Taking the analogy of priesthood from the Old Testament he goes on to describe how every Christian is a person of water, a person of linen, a person of blood and a person of oil. Understanding these truths will transform our relationship with God and how we are to help connect others to God.
In this final talk of the series, Grant talks about how important it is that we not resist, or quench the Holy Spirit. (Or, as another translation has it, to ‘not put out the Spirit’s fire’). He looks at 6 ways whereby it is possible for us to suppress, or resist, what the Holy Spirit wants to do in us and through us. Conversely, we should welcome the Holy Spirit; being open to His working and fanning into flame what He wants to do among us.
Humility-
What is it?
Why do we show it?
How do we do it?
Who is it for?
Concluding his series working through the book of Philippians, Dan explores Philippians 2:3-11. The value of humility and the cost of pride.
What should be the evidence that we are known to be full of the Holy Spirit? As Grant explains in this talk, it may not only be through using the gifts of the Holy Spirit, but also in demonstrating the fruits of the Holy Spirit.
Part of this means that we need to recognise behaviour in our lives that is not the fruit of the Spirit. We need to spot it, kill it, and invite the Holy Spirit to help us become more like Jesus!
Peter asked Mark to record memories of his time with Jesus for one primary reason – so that we might know that Jesus Christ was the Son of God. In this message we cover the overall teaching of the Bible on divorce, and then focus in on the topic as it is covered in Mark – but we finish with the true reason it was included in this gospel letter all along. Text: Mark 10:1-12
In this talk, Hannah takes a brief look at the life of Eric Liddell, a 400m Olympic gold medallist who chose to put God first no matter the cost. Be inspired, challenged and encouraged by the example he set and hear him shouting out his encouragement to us as we run our own race.
The disciples have just left the mountain where Jesus was seen at his best. However a better mountain awaits where God will be seen at his weakness – The cross. On route Jesus teaches his followers not to miss the mission and the message and the moments that really count along the way. The message of Jesus and what his life, death and resurrection means changes everything! Not just at the start but also along the way. Text: Mark 9:30-50
We all need comfort from time to time, as we go about life and deal with challenges that come our way. In this talk Grant explains that we can seek comfort in 3 different ways – some things should be avoided completely, others can provide some momentary comfort, but ultimately our comfort should come from the Holy Spirit, as Jesus promised to us.
Father God has a plan to make us like Jesus and the work of the Holy Spirit is absolutely central that plan. Jesus said that the Holy Spirit would come to bring conviction of sin, righteousness and judgement. Conviction is a work of grace. Conviction leads to repentance, which in turn, brings salvation and blessing to our lives. We need to get rid of the sinful things in our lives and allow the Holy Spirit to develop holiness and the fruit of love, joy and peace.
