This week's sermon was delivered by Lally Wood, who beautifully painted a picture of how we are meant to serve from a place of love when using the gifts of the Spirit. Lally went on to explore why it is important to develop the fruit of the Spirit before focusing directly on the gifts. She encouraged us to ask God to use our gifts from the foundation of love, reminding us that God gives and blesses us out of His love.

This week's sermon, shared by Matthew DaCosta, reminds us that spiritual gifts are not about us—they are given to unify the Church and build God's Kingdom. As one body made up of many parts, each role is vital and dependent on the others. We're encouraged to seek the gifts, even the greater ones, but always keep our eyes on God—the source of all things—who guides us in using them to serve His Church.

This week, Dan Featherstone reminds us of the diverse gifts within the Church. These gifts are not for our own glory, but are freely given to serve one another. As members of the body of Christ, we are called to desire the gifts of the Spirit—not for selfish gain, but to lead with love and humility. This begins with cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit, which shapes our character in Christ before we serve with our gifts.

Owen Hylton beautifully introduces our new series, The Gifts of the Spirit, offering a thoughtful and inspiring overview of their purpose. He explains that the gifts are intended to bring unity, maturity, and edification to the Church. Rather than being used for personal recognition, these gifts are to be exercised from God’s perspective — to build up the Church and foster unity among believers. Owen reminds us that spiritual gifts are not about showcasing individual ability, but about surrendering them to God so they can fulfil His purpose in advancing the Church.

This sermon was delivered by Daniel Featherstone, who explores the true meaning of baptism for the believer, using the story of the adulterous woman. The story is a powerful example of what Christ has done for the family of believers: in Him, life is made new, sins are forgiven, and we are given the freedom to live without returning to sin. In the same way, baptism is a public declaration of this transformation—a vow made to God, where the believer commits to walk in His ways and live in the freedom Christ has made possible.

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In this sermon, Nick Wood courageously explores what the book of Proverbs teaches about relationships and sex. With honesty and biblical insight, he addresses this important yet often difficult topic, reminding us that sex is a good gift from God—meant to be honoured and not misused. Nick highlights the spiritual, emotional, and physical consequences that can arise when this gift is distorted or taken outside of God’s design. This message calls believers to approach sex with integrity, respecting both themselves and others in the light of God’s wisdom.

This sermon, given by Jonathan Rudd, explores how we seek wisdom from within the family of believers. As the Church, we are blessed with spiritual siblings and spiritual parents who support us as we walk in the way of the Lord. However, accessing this wisdom requires humility, effort, and vulnerability. Though this may feel uncomfortable at first, it creates space for us to grow in relationship—not only with our Father in heaven, but also with one another—so that we can seek wisdom for every situation through those He has placed in our lives.

This sermon, delivered by Gemma Bradshaw, highlights the vital importance of seeking wisdom before prosperity. She emphasises that, although money cannot buy wisdom, it is essential for living a Christ-centred life. Drawing from the book of Proverbs, Gemma encourages us to pursue wisdom above all else, trusting that it will guide us in every aspect of our daily walk with God.

In this powerful message, Elisha DaCosta unpacks how believers are called to live out the wisdom found in the Book of Proverbs. She emphasises the importance of seeking guidance from God, our Father, who speaks to us in every season—often in unexpected ways. Through Proverbs, we’re reminded that God lovingly directs His children towards what is right, wise, and good. This message is an encouraging call to listen, trust, and live out godly wisdom in our daily lives.

This sermon was given by Frank Ocampo, who beautifully introduces our church to the summer series on Proverbs. Frank reminds us that we must seek wisdom and understanding from God. He explains that in today’s society, we often forget to seek God first. Seeking God shouldn’t be a second thought—it should be our primary focus and action.