Preparing for Christmas can be busy and stressful and it’s too easy to get caught up in all the ‘stuff’ that needs to get done and forget ‘The Reason for the Season’. Just as God’s plan for the first Christmas had Jesus right at the heart of it, we should also find ways to keep Jesus at the centre of our Christmas preparations and celebrations.

Jesus encourages us not to worry about what we will wear, or eat or drink, because our heavenly Father knows that we need them. Instead Jesus says, '..seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.' (Matthew 6:33)

The Rich Young Ruler we can assume had it all, but he lacked eternal life. He recognised that Jesus could tell him how he could inherit it, and approached him. Jesus, loves the man, and loves him so much that he says he must give away that which is between us, and follow me. The young man, not able to give up his wealth, walks away sad. Jesus wants to be first in our lives, and calls us to put aside or de-prioritise anything that prevents that from happening.

Without a shepherd, sheep can get into all sorts of trouble! Jesus said “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and they know me”. When we choose to follow Jesus, to listen to his voice and allow him to lead us, he promises to guide us and keep us on the safe path through life.

Nicodemus, a man who should have avoided Jesus, sought him out for a one-to-one encounter, at night and alone after hearing his teaching and witnessing his miracles. What he heard and learned in that encounter ultimately led him to publicly remove the crucified body of Jesus.

Speaking from the book of 2 Timothy, Adrian asks us the question, why am I here? He reminds us that God has a plan and purpose for our lives, before our life even began.

When Jesus met a Samaritan woman, isolated and shunned by her community because of her sin, her life was changed forever. The gift He offered her on that day is still available to us today, we just need to accept it.

John shares with us his experience and ways of living out Jesus' teaching to 'take heart' when we are going through the challenges that life throws at us.

Light was the very first thing that God created and it gives life, clarity and safety and security. Jesus said “I am the Light of the World. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” This message, taken from one of our interactive MultiGen services, explores what Jesus means, and how we can walk in the light of Jesus’ love.

Zacchaeus had wealth and authority, but he still wanted to see Jesus. Following his choice to climb a tree to overcome the obstacles in his way, Jesus calls him down and asks to visit his house. This encounter changed Zacchaeus's life forever. He may have been seeking Jesus, but Jesus was equally seeking him!