Worship is both structured and spontaneous—like a classical quartet following a set score and a jazz trio freely improvising together. In this episode, we explore what it means to worship with Kingdom expectation, embracing both the known and the unknown, the planned and the Spirit-led. Through scripture, including Colossians 3:16 and the Lord’s Prayer, we uncover the deep connection between worship, prayer, and expectancy. What happens when we make space for the Spirit to lead? How do we prepare for the spontaneous? Join us as we lean into a posture of faith-filled anticipation, longing for God’s Kingdom to break in among us.

Worship holds a hidden power: what we behold, we become. This week, we explore the transformative nature of worship—not as a call to conformity, but to true transformation. Worship reveals the direction of our hearts and offers a space for reorientation. Join us as Donald Goodhall unpacks this theme through Psalm 115 and the lives of three men—St. Ambrose, St. Augustine, and Amos—exploring what it means to behold and become.

Worship is more than just thoughts in our heads—it’s love expressed through our whole selves. This week, we explore embodied worship and how our physical actions—singing, kneeling, clapping, lifting hands—are vital expressions of our love for God. Just like we naturally respond with our bodies at a concert or when holding a newborn, true worship invites us to respond fully to God’s love. Join us as Rob Wiseman unpacks Psalm 95 and what it means to offer our whole selves in worship.

Worship isn’t something we manufacture—it’s our response to God’s love. Love, Returned explores how true worship flows like 1 John 4:19: “We love because He first loved us.” We don’t initiate worship; we step into what God has already begun. It’s about intimacy, not performance—opening our hearts, not striving.

Join us as we rediscover worship as a love story, not a task.

We conclude our "Pursuing Jesus" series, focusing on discipleship as apprenticeship. Like Peter, we are invited to come, follow, and then be shown by Jesus how to live in His Kingdom. Apprenticeship is about living towards a future-orientation of who we are becoming, requires scaffolding and curiosity. It is ultimately for joining Jesus in His work of restoring all things, becoming fruitful for others and the world.

Jesus’ invitation—“Follow me”—sounds simple, but like Peter, we often don’t realise what we’re signing up for. In this episode, we explore what it truly means to abide in Jesus, trust Him as Saviour, and walk in friendship with Him. What are you attached to? What’s shaping you? And is it producing the life you long for? Join us as we dive into John 15 and the call to a life well connected to Christ.

Jesus invites us into His Kingdom like a host inviting guests to a great feast—abundant, joyful, and open to all. But the choice to accept is ours; excuses can keep us from the table. God won’t force us in, but His invitation remains: Come, I want you here. How will you respond?

Twelve years ago, Jesus invited us into something new, leading to the birth of Central Vineyard. For ten years, we’ve pursued Him together, learning to apprentice our lives to Him. Today, we reaffirm that calling with a fresh vision—still saying yes to His invitation. Will you come, follow Him, and let Him show you how?

Walking in the way of Jesus isn’t just about belief—it’s about living it out with integrity and courage. Perpetua and Felicitas embodied this, stepping into the arena with joy, unity, and unwavering faith, leaving a lasting impact on those who witnessed their sacrifice. The early church prepared for moments like these through mentors, daily habits, and deep formation. Today, we face our own arenas, and the question remains: will we walk the way of Jesus?

Note: Our apologies, but the final several minutes of this sermon did not record.

This Advent season, we’ll reflect on the lives of the characters from the first Christmas and examine how their encounters with God’s presence can inspire and challenge our approach to Him today.

This Sunday, Dan took us into the story of the Magi—the unexpected guests who arrive in the story in more ways than just their unexpected arrival with some gifts for Jesus. What can looking at these outside-the-box characters show us?

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