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In this week’s sermon, 5 Marks of Offence, we explore how offence can begin with something small and grow when we build a case against others. Following Jesus means learning to extend the same grace we ask for, looking beyond traditions and our own expectations to what truly matters.

This message challenges us to examine our hearts, recognise where offence has taken root, and ask the deeper question: Is Jesus truly Lord over every area of our lives?

In this week’s sermon, Bien-Aime Matanda explores Jesus’ teaching on new wineskins, inviting us to consider how God transforms us so that we can fully embrace our identity as sons and daughters of God. Rather than simply changing our behaviour, Christ calls us into a renewed way of seeing ourselves—one that is rooted in His grace and righteousness. Drawing from Genesis 15:6, the message reminds us that we have been counted as righteous through faith, and challenges us to see ourselves in the same way that Jesus sees us.

Reflecting on 2 Corinthians 5:17, Bien-Aime encourages us to recognise that in Christ we are a new creation. Many of the struggles we face come from holding onto old identities, past failures, or false beliefs about ourselves. Yet through the grace of God, we have continual access to Him. As 2 Corinthians 3:18 teaches, we are being transformed into His likeness as we behold Him. The invitation is to pray with confidence, “Lord, help me to see what You see in me,” and to allow Him to reshape our desires so that they become more like His.

The sermon also calls believers to leave behind the old ways of living. Referencing Colossians, Bien-Aime reminds us that walking in our new identity means putting to death our relationship with sin and intentionally removing ourselves from places and patterns that give sin access to our lives. This is not about striving for perfection, but about embracing the new wineskin that God has given us—a life continually being renewed and prepared to walk with Jesus, both now and for eternity.

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In this week’s sermon on the encounter between Jesus, the Pharisees, and the tax collector Levi, Luke Peters reflects on the tension between religious reputation and the transforming grace of Christ. The Pharisees questioned Jesus’ decision to associate with tax collectors because they viewed them as people who had compromised their allegiance, integrity, and witness by working for the Roman authorities. Their judgement was shaped by Levi’s reputation, believing that his occupation defined both his character and his loyalty.

The message reminds us that a person’s job does not automatically make them a sinner, but it does invite us to consider where our ultimate loyalty lies. The Pharisees were right to recognise corruption where it existed, yet they failed to see beyond the external labels they had placed on people. Jesus responded differently. Rather than avoiding those caught in sin and brokenness, He chose to sit with them, demonstrating that His mission was to bring healing and restoration. Christ never ignored sin, but He distinguished the sinner from the sin, extending grace while calling people into transformation.

Luke also highlights that meaningful relationships are often built side by side rather than face to face. Sharing everyday activities and finding common ground can create opportunities for genuine connection and discipleship. Just as Jesus met people where they were, believers are called to engage others with compassion, allowing relationships to become a pathway through which the love and truth of Christ are experienced.

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Subscribe to the ARC 2.0 channel to join our live Sunday services, stream our latest messages, and revisit your favourite sermons.Hit the Notification Bell so that you never miss an upload!ARC 2.0 is crowdfunding to restore our church building. For more information and to make a donation, https://bit.ly/Arc20ju...We would love to connect with you on socials! Follow @ARC2UK on Instagram to keep in touch / arc2uk If you would like to financially support ARC 2.0, you can give set up a recurring or one-off payment via this link https://arcglobal.chur.....or via bank transfer using these detailsAccount Name: ARC Account Number: 64008006Sort Code: 40-06-30Reference: ARC 2.0Want to pay us a visit? Fellowship with us at 170 Harold Road, London, E13 0SE, United Kingdom.Our services are every Sunday at 12PM, and Bible Study & Fellowship are Wednesdays at 7PM

In this week’s sermon on Mark 2:1–12, Elder Tayo reflects on the faith of the paralysed man and the friends who refused to let obstacles keep them from bringing him to Jesus. Their determination reminds us that real faith does not stop at difficulty but keeps moving until it reaches Christ. It also highlights the importance of Christian community, where we support one another and help carry each other closer to Jesus, especially in seasons when we cannot do it alone.This message also reveals that Jesus heals far more than what is visible. Before restoring the man’s body, Jesus forgave his sins, showing that He came to heal what is deepest and bring true liberation. As fully God and fully man, Jesus does what only God can do, and every work of healing becomes a testimony to His power, grace, and authority.———————————————————————Subscribe to the ARC 2.0 channel to join our live Sunday services, stream our latest messages, and revisit your favourite sermons.Hit the Notification Bell so that you never miss an upload!ARC 2.0 is crowdfunding to restore our church building. For more information and to make a donation, https://bit.ly/Arc20ju...We would love to connect with you on socials! Follow @ARC2UK on Instagram to keep in touch / arc2uk If you would like to financially support ARC 2.0, you can give set up a recurring or one-off payment via this link https://arcglobal.chur.....or via bank transfer using these detailsAccount Name: ARC Account Number: 64008006Sort Code: 40-06-30Reference: ARC 2.0Want to pay us a visit? Fellowship with us at 170 Harold Road, London, E13 0SE, United Kingdom.Our services are every Sunday at 12PM, and Bible Study & Fellowship are Wednesdays at 7PM

In this week’s sermon When the Fever Doesn’t Leave, Pastor Omar Tackie explores the hope we have in Christ when great events don’t come immediately. While Jesus has power over sickness and every miracle declares victory over the Fall, His presence with us is just as significant as His power to heal.

This message reminds us not to build our faith on the timing of miracles, but on the purpose of God’s Kingdom. Whether healing comes now or later, Jesus has the final word, and our greatest hope is found in the promise of resurrection.

Key Points

There is a difference between a naturalist mindset and a supernaturalist mindset.

Satan is a non-physical intelligence—he is real but is not equal to God.

Strongholds are arguments and lofty opinions that oppose the knowledge of God.

Your thoughts can be surrendered to Jesus and brought into obedience to Christ.

Demons and devils are not all-knowing and not everywhere at once.

They are not God and do not possess His attributes.

Through Jesus Christ, we are called to live in freedom, not bondage."

We are FREE, not bound!"

Thank you for listening

In this week’s sermon, Deacon Paljinder Dhesi asked us the important question of Who Are You Following?. Within this sermon we explore Jesus’ call for us to wholehearted discipleship. We explore that following Christ is not about partial commitment, but complete surrender as we leave our old lives behind to follow Him.

As we walk with Jesus, He transforms us over time, shaping us into His likeness. And that transformation is never meant to stop with us but it compels us to share the good news, inviting others to follow Him too.

When Satan Speaks

Not every thought in your mind comes from you. Satan works by persuading the mind, twisting facts, and causing us to question God. While facts may be true, God's truth has the final word.

In Scripture, the wilderness is a place of testing, revelation, and voices. It exposes what's really inside us and teaches us to trust God's Word above every other voice.

Key Takeaways:

• Satan blinds minds and twists truth (2 Corinthians 4:4).
• God tests; Satan tempts.
• The wilderness reveals your heart.
• Discipline your mind with Scripture.
• Learn to discern God's voice from the enemy's.
• Don't compromise for shortcuts—behind every shortcut is a debt of peace.

Choose God's truth, obey His Word, and renew your mind.

Thank you for listening and be encouraged by the Word of God

In this week’s sermon Pastor Omar Tackie explores the patterns and echoes woven throughout Scripture, revealing and pointing towards Jesus and His plan from the beginning.

By learning to recognise these echoes, we not only gain a deeper understanding of God’s Word, but also of our own lives. The same God who speaks through the pages of Scripture is still revealing His purposes today, helping us see where we are in His story and what He is calling us into.

In this message, Kóredé Temilade explore what it means to be a herald of Christ through the example of John the Baptist and the Gospel of Mark.

• Mark is believed to be the first Gospel written.
• The Gospel of Mark was written by John Mark, who closely worked with Peter.
• As believers, we have a heritage on earth but our true citizenship is in the Kingdom of Heaven.
• The word “gospel” originally referred to a public proclamation of good news before becoming a Christian term.
• Everything we do communicates a message—our lives preach every day.

1. Living Evidence – Your life should reflect the message you proclaim.
2. Humble – We proclaim Christ, not ourselves (2 Corinthians 4:5).
3. Steadfast – Hold on to the truth and remain faithful.
4. Authentic – Avoid hypocrisy.
5. Spirit-Filled – Depend on the Holy Spirit.
6. Hopeful – Carry and share hope.
7. Honest – Walk in truth and integrity.
8. Courageous – Be prepared to face hostility for the Gospel.

Mark 1:1–8 | Matthew 24:14 | 1 Corinthians 11:26 | 2 Corinthians 4:4–5 | Matthew 11:11 | Ephesians 1:13–14 | John 1:29–34 | Luke 1:15–17 | Luke 24:49 | Ephesians 5:18 | Revelation 11 and more.

“The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” — Mark 1:1

Thank you for listening. Be encouraged to live as a faithful herald of Christ and let your life proclaim His message.