We often use the word ‘fellowship’ to describe the experience of being with other Christians. So, we’ll talk about enjoying “a time of fellowship” after church, when we gather to have a meal or a cuppa together. But did you know that the word in the original language is actually based on the idea of […]
Hopelessness is related to helplessness We easily forget we need a _______ Lack of performance leads to a lack of ____ Jesus’ core business was teaching and _________ Jesus pointed to his signs and _______ Jesus shows he is the Messiah by his _______ Jesus didn’t fit the _____ of the Messiah John didn’t look […]
As we begin our return journey to face-to-face church, there will be many different thoughts and feelings amongst us. Whilst we would love for every health restriction to be relaxed at once, we know there are many reasons why we cannot all come together in-person this weekend. For some of us it will be because […]
A long time in politics We’re looking at The _______ Discourse Jesus sets the framework for his _______ Jesus gave his twelve disciples a special _________ Jesus showed true human _________ over creation Jesus was going to be ________ Friendly fire is very _______ The apostles had a special focus on ______ _________ was the […]
It is with great anticipation that we now begin to return to in-person church, knowing that as we’ve been physically apart, we’ve remained united by the Holy Spirit, as we’ve gathered online around the glorious word of God. From next weekend, Saturday 16th October, we’ll be able to include some people face-to-face, whilst we continue […]
This weekend we return to our Matthews series as Jodie speaks to us from chapter 10 on the topic ‘Sent to Serve’, as Jesus tells his twelve disciples about their special role in sharing his ministry to spread the good news of the kingdom of God. Join us Saturday at 5pm or Sunday morning at […]
I vividly remember sitting my final HSC exam, knowing that in just two hours, my thirteen years of school would come to an end. When the final “pens down” command was announced, one of my classmates, wearing a party hat he’d smuggled into the exam room, loudly let off a champagne popper to celebrate. Right […]
When I was a youth at church I used to love singing this song, ‘Soon and Very Soon’: Soon and very soon, we are going to see the king.No more dying there, we are going to see the king.No more crying there, we are going to see the king.Hallelujah, hallelujah, we’re going to see the […]
Health matters What if we started to count ___________? We should put our energy into _________ Christ Faith and forgiveness matter ____ Israel starts to _________ Jesus’ power and authority They came for healing but received ___________ Only ___ can forgive sins The religious teachers accused God of _________ Jesus declares that he’s the ___ […]
When we first were locked down in March 2020, it seemed right for our church to spend some time in sermons that looked at the comforting word of God in the book of Revelation. Now in the current era in the Covid-19 pandemic, there are new fears amongst us, as we consider what life will […]