We consider the incredible power available to us as Christians: its source and the effect that it should have upon us.
Acts 1:1-8

This morning we consider two ways to worship: (1) the way of the Pharisees characterised by the phrase: "It's all about ME"; or (2) the way of Jesus, characterised by the phrase: "It's all about GOD".
Matthew 23:1-12

This week the Sadducees try to trap Jesus with a question. His response challenges every believer to ask whether I truly know the Scriptures and the power of God?
Matthew 22:23-33

As we consider Jesus' kingdom parable of the king's invitation to his son's wedding banquet, we see four features of the kingdom. It is a joyful, rejected, open and generous kingdom. How will you respond to the invitation to come?
Matthew 22:1-14

As we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, we reflect on what this means for us personally based on Romans 6:1-14. Christians are people who identify themselves with the death, resurrection and eternal life that is offered to us in and through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 6:1-14

This morning our dear friend Oliver Vellacott preached from Luke 8:40-56 about the woman with the haemmhorage and her miraculous encounter with Jesus.
Luke 8:40-56

These chapters are full of confrontation between Jesus and the religious leaders, and our passage for this morning features another skirmish in which Jesus tests the leaders' devotion to the truth and their desire to obey God.
Matthew 21:23-32

Rob reflects on the distinctive features of the early church and challenges us to apply them to our own lives.
Acts 2:42-47

This morning we see Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey and reflect on the return of the King. We then watch in shock and awe as he clears the temple and note who is left behind when the dust settles.
Matthew 21:1-17

This morning we consider the subject of rewards: the Reality of the reward, the Risk of focusing exclusively on the reward and the Right attitude towards reward.
Matthew 19:23 - 20:16

This morning we turn our thoughts to Jesus' teaching on marriage, divorce and singleness.
Matthew 19:1-12

This morning we consider Jesus' teaching on restoring the wanderer and how this relates to church discipline.
Matthew 18:12-20

As we pause to ponder the immeasurable wonder of the incarnation, we are encouraged to walk, witness, work and worship with our eyes fixed on our wondrous Saviour as we venture forth into another year.
John 1:1-18

We focus on Philippians 2:8 and marvel at Jesus' willingness to go to the depths of the valley of humiliation in obedience to his Father's will. His love for us took him to the cross. "Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!" (2 Corinthians 9:15)
Philippians 2:8

We chart the course that Christ Jesus took from the starting point of "being in very nature God" to "being made in human likeness" and marvel at his amazing grace towards us.
Philippians 2:1-11

Paul White writes that "...faith in God has solid strength to hold and help us." We reflect on what this passage has to teach us about faith in: God's power, God's plan and God's provision.
Matthew 17:14-27

We reflect on the Messiah's shocking mission, Jesus' stinging rebuke of Peter and the great call to discipleship. What would motivate us to deny ourselves, take up a cross and follow Jesus? Find out how Jesus answers that question in this passage.
Matthew 16:21-28

We are encouraged to "keep the main thing the main thing" as we reflect on three "F's" from our passage: (i) A Final sign, (ii) Faithless disciples and (iii) False gospels.
Matthew 16:1-12

In our passage this morning, Philip shares the good news about Jesus with an Ethiopian eunuch. It is undoubtedly true that we live in strange times, but that is not a new phenomenon for the church. We will see that "strange things" can happen to us, as they did to Philip when we: (i) Step into new territory, (ii) Invite people's questions, and (iii) Follow the Spirit of God.
Acts 8:26-40

This is an encouragement and a challenge to remain faithful and to become fruitful through remaining in Christ and committing ourselves to pray as he directed us to.
John 15:1-17

This morning we come to the only miracle that is included in all four gospel accounts: the feeding of the five thousand (plus!). We'll consider the compassion of Jesus, his dedication to disciple-making, his commitment to community, his ability to satisfy and his abundant provision.
Matthew 14:13-21

This morning we'll be considering what it means to really Treasure the kingdom of heaven. We'll also think about the Trawl before the Trial and the need for Testimony about the kingdom.
Matthew 13:44-52

This parable helps us to answer the question: Why is evil so persistent in a world in which the kingdom of God is present? We'll consider the 'Destructive plan of the enemy', the 'Delay of the Master' and the 'Division of the harvest' before asking, How should we live in response to these things?
Matthew 13:24-30,36-43

This passage marks the end of another section of Matthew's gospel. We hear Jesus proclaiming three great truths and challenging the crowds to respond. There are three different reactions to Jesus from those looking on.
Matthew 12:38-50

We see in this passage how God: (1) demonstrates the limits of human wisdom, (2) reveals ultimate truth, and (3) progresses His purposes.
Daniel 2:1-49

This morning we will be thinking together about Matthew 12:1-14, which describes a confrontation between Jesus and the Pharisees over the Sabbath. How do we avoid the legalism of the Pharisees and align ourselves with what Jesus is ultimately for?
Matthew 12:1-14

This morning we will be thinking about how we can respond rightly to God's grace before the Day of Judgement.
Matthew 11:16-24

We'll see in these challenging verses three features of a 'worthy' disciple, and we'll go on to consider the reward that Jesus promises to those who remain true to him.
Matthew 10:32-42

Imagine being a fly on the wall listening in to the greatest team talk of all time! This is our experience this morning as we listen in to Jesus preparing the Twelve for their first mission. Jesus gives his disciples a message, and we'll be considering six features of that message: the Bearers, the Target, the Content, the Accompaniment, the Gift and the Reception.
Matthew 10:5-15

These verses speak to us about Faith in Jesus and the Authority of Jesus, and they beg the question: How will we Respond to Jesus?
Matthew 9:18-34

Donnie unpacks the opening verses of Psalm 23 and explains what it means for us to be shepherded by the Lord.
Psalm 23; John 10:1-18

This morning we will be looking at John's account of the resurrection from John 20:1-18 and listening to two eye-witness statements from John and Mary Magdalene. We'll also be considering the implications of Jesus calling his disciples "brothers" and Mary's magnificent obedience!
John 20:1-18

In this passage we see that Jesus demonstrates his authority over demonic forces and over sin. There are four responses to Jesus, none of which is entirely adequate...how will we respond?
Matthew 8:28 - 9:8

A challenge to be stirred into action by the wind of the Spirit.
John 3:1-8

This morning we will be focusing on Jesus' healing of a centurion's servant in Matthew 8:5-13. Jesus was "astonished" by the centurion's faith, and we will take a closer look at the Object and Outcomes of that faith.
Matthew 8:5-13

This morning we conclude our studies in the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus challenged his first listeners to live out their discipleship in light of his teaching, and I pray that we will be similarly challenged as we study the images that he used.
Matthew 7:13-29

We live in a society that is incredibly judgemental. It is all too easy to disparage one another, especially on social media. What does Jesus have to say about judging others?
Matthew 7:1-6

This morning we will be picking up where we left off in Matthew's gospel, and specifically in the Sermon on the Mount. Just as Jesus challenged his listeners to consider what they valued most, so we will be testing our hearts with the questions: "Where is your treasure?", "Who is your master?" and "How is your eyesight?"
Matthew 6:19-24

This morning we will be looking at the character of Simeon and listening to the prophetic words that he spoke over the baby Jesus and Mary. What can we learn from this devout and righteous man?
Luke 2:25-35

This morning we will be journeying through the Lord's prayer and seeking to understand better what it means to pray these familiar and precious words.
Matthew 6:9-15

This morning we will be considering how we should and should not do our 'acts of righteousness' from Matthew 6:1-6,16-18. Are we performing for a crowd or living for our Audience of One?
Matthew 6:1-6,16-18

This Sunday we will be focusing on Jesus' teaching on oaths and oath-taking in Matthew 5:33-37. In a society where we don't tend to take a lot of oaths, what is the relevance of this for our lives? Isobel will also be leading us in a prayer of intercession and Geoff will bring us our Scripture reading. We will also be praying for our mission partner Suresh and for the work of India Village Ministries.
Matthew 5:33-37

This morning we will be studying Matthew 5:21-26, listening to and seeking to apply Jesus' teaching on anger. Gavin will lead us in intercessory prayer, and Sheelagh will bring our Scripture reading. We will also receive an update from Andrea Gardiner on the work of Project Ecuador in the midst of the pandemic.
Matthew 5:21-26

This morning we will be studying Matthew 5:17-20 and Oliver Vellacott will be recommending some PPE for the soul. We will also be led in a prayer of intercession by Ruth and hear Oliver and Isabel's powerful testimony about living with cancer and walking with God.
Matthew 5:17-20

This morning we will be studying Matthew 5:1-12 - the Introduction to the greatest speech the world has ever heard. What does it mean to be blessed, and how can we receive this blessing? Donald will lead us in intercessory prayer, and Zara, Rosa and Naomi will bring our Scripture reading.
Matthew 5:1-12

This morning we will be studying Matthew 4:1-11 and looking at the temptation of Jesus. We will see how we can have victory over the tempter through the power of our overcoming Saviour. Willie will lead us in intercessory prayer, and Janelle will bring our Scripture reading.
Matthew 4:1-11

This morning we will be studying Matthew 3:1-12 and considering John the Baptist's call to repentance and the great necessity for us to point to Jesus. Peter will lead us in intercessory prayer, and Gavin will bring our Scripture reading.
Matthew 3:1-12

This morning we will be studying Matthew 2:1-12 and considering three very different reactions to the birth of Jesus. We will be challenged to consider how we react to the King? Alan will lead us in intercessory prayer, and June will bring our Scripture reading.
Matthew 2:1-12

In this morning's service we will be starting a new series looking at the gospel of Matthew. We will be taking a look at the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1:1-17...what is the relevance of a big, long list of names? We will also be led in prayer by Kenny Cormack and share in an interview with Jayden Alexander. Welcome!
Matthew 1:1-17