Whenever we face a crisis as a nation whether it be war, recession or a pandemic, we look for clear and strong leadership. In this final talk in our series based on the book of 1 Peter, we see the early church facing all sorts of crisis. It also includes
Continue reading1 Peter 3:13-18. The Bible talks of a certain hope, like a strong unbreakable anchor and Jesus is the reason for that hope . We have the ‘best news’ to share so how during this time of pandemic and beyond can we become more contagious with that. That is the
Continue reading1 Peter 2v11-25 Continuing in our series in 1 Peter we take a look at God’s counter-cultural command to ’submit’ to those in authority over us, whether governments or bosses, and whether they’re good or harsh. This was written in a time when Christians suffered discrimination, great injustice and violent
Continue readingWhen we decide to become followers of Jesus we become Strangers in this world. We have a different allegiance and priority to the world around us. No matter what our race, gender, age or nationality we are firstly chosen by God to be sons and daughters of the king. That
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Henrietta Blyth, CEO of Open Doors speaks to us about the persecuted church around the world and the further challenges they have faced during lockdown.
Continue readingAs Simon introduces this new series about the ‘Reason for our Hope’ he begins by looking at how to live during this time of suffering. Instead of grabbing hold of false hope and empty hope, the apostle Peter points us to a Living Hope. What does this look like and
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Pentecost Sunday is the birthday of the church when we remember the pouring out of God’s spirit. Today, more than ever we need to experience God’s empowering presence that brings intimacy with the Father, a focus on Jesus and Holy Spirit power to do everything we are called to do.
Continue readingEvaluating where we are on your prayer journey is essential if we want to grow. We all need a push or a boost now and then, so let’s not stagnate and think nothing can change. With God, it really can.
Continue readingAre you someone who wants to connect with God in someway, but don’t know how to start or what words to use. In this talk, Simon looks at how in the Christian tradition, Contemplative Prayer helps us when we either don’t know what to say or are struggling for words.
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