This message marks the third part of the Apostolic Triple Header series, exploring how a Trinitarian perspective—centred on the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—shapes and fuels a healthy, unified, and culturally diverse church community. By anchoring diversity in the character of God, the sermon highlights that a multi-cultural family has been God's heartbeat for His Church from the very beginning to the end of scripture.

Preacher Chris Frost: 

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction & Context 

05:00 The Father's Heart for All Nations 

12:00 The Son's Work: Breaking Down Walls 

18:00 The Spirit's Power: Empowering Diversity 

24:00 Practical Application & Vision 

28:30 Closing Prayer & Conclusion

Drawing from Ephesians, Colossians, and Revelation, Michael Akotia delivers a timely word on what it truly means for believers to shift their perspective and actively "rule and reign in Christ." Learn how to trade your personal agenda for a life completely guided by the Holy Spirit, practical service, and bold faith.

Preacher Michael Akotia: 

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome and Ministry Updates from West Africa 

03:45 Vision 1616: Reaching the Nations of West Africa 

04:45 Compassion Work and Prison Ministry Highlights 

07:30 Creation Care: A Divine Mandate for the Church 

10:15 Core Message: Ruling and Reigning with Christ 

11:15 Understanding Our Past vs. Our New Heavenly Reality

20:30 Defining True Spiritual Authority and Dominion 

24:25 How God's Grace Recreates and Promotes Us 

29:50 Practical Steps to Exercise Your Authority in Christ 

34:50 Walking in the Spirit over Personal Agendas 

37:30 The Urgency of Sharing the Gospel Message 

41:00 Concluding Prayer and Benediction

In this message, guest speaker Andy explores how our words provide a direct health check of our inner life and heart. Drawing from the book of James, he shares how we can shift from destructive, negative speech patterns into a lifestyle of encouragement and grace. Ultimately, we discover how the Holy Spirit transforms us from the inside out, empowering us to use our tongues as instruments of life, wisdom, and praise.

Preacher Andy Arscott: 

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Chapters

0:00 - Introduction & A Triple Header of Speakers 

1:20 - The Tongue as an Inner Health Check 

2:46 - Out of the Abundance of the Heart the Mouth Speaks 

4:37 - Words Have Power: The Impact of What We Say 

6:43 - Wisdom from James: The Challenge of Tongue Mastery 

8:44 - Three Ways the Tongue is Used 

9:10 - Point 1: Understanding the Root of Negative Speech 

12:47 - Inconsistency and Hypocrisy in Our Words 

14:28 - Point 2: How Can We Tame the Tongue? 

15:25 - God’s Promise of a New Heart 

19:46 - Justification vs. Sanctification 

21:27 - Embracing God's Discipline and Training 

24:50 - Learning from Mistakes in the Christian Life 

26:24 - Walking in the Light: Continual Repentance and Forgiveness 

29:56 - Condemnation vs. Holy Spirit Conviction 

33:04 - A Price Paid: The Justice and Grace of God 

35:40 - Point 3: Using the Tongue Positively 

36:00 - The Power of Life and Death: Words in Parenting and Influence 

37:28 - A Tongue to Bless and Encourage Others 

39:18 - Poem: "Don't Wait Until He's Dead" 

40:37 - A Tongue of Heavenly Wisdom 

41:15 - A Tongue of Witness and Personal Admonition 

43:19 - A Tongue of Praise and Thankfulness 

44:29 - Conclusion: Coming to a Gentle and Lowly Heart

This week, we explore how hearing God’s voice is not meant to be a rare experience, but the birthright and privilege of every believer. Through personal testimonies from Andrea, Jen, and Kofo, we consider the many ways God speaks—through Scripture, everyday moments, and His still, small voice. We are also challenged to remove distractions and spend time seeking God so we can hear him more clearly.

Preacher Ben Read: 

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Chapters

0:00 Hearing God's Voice: Your Christian Birthright

2:36 Cultivating Desire Overcoming Distractions

5:19 Big Max Verses Gods Voice: True Nourishment

8:51 How God Speaks: Dramatically Quietly And Through Scripture

11:05 Andrea's Journey: Hearing Gods In Nature And Thoughts

15:46 Jen’s Story: Simple Faith And God's Direction

21:13 Kofo’s Path: Obedience And Divine Intervention

27:40 Discerning God's Voice: Scripture Heart Community

32:44 Prophecy In Order: Lifting Eyes Above The Smog

40:23 How To Share God's Word Publicly And Humbly

44:31 The Daily Challenge: Seeking God's Presence

Prayer is an invitation to build a deeply personal relationship with God rather than just fulfilling a religious obligation. Even though God is completely sovereign, He actively chooses to partner with humanity by incorporating our prayers into His ultimate design. Ultimately, this communication aligns our hearts with His will and transforms us from passive observers into active participants in His work.

Preacher Julian:

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Chapters

0:00 Continuing Our Question Series: If God Is Sovereign Why Pray?

2:26 Unpacking The Question: If God Is Sovereign Why Should We Pray?

5:04 Moving Beyond Black And White Thinking To Gods Tension

9:11 Understanding God's Supreme Authority And Control 

11:30 How God’s Sovereignty Incorporates Human Agency And Partnership

15:22 Connecting With A Loving Father: Prayer Beyond Just Asking

21:37 Abraham's Dialogue With Gods Over Sodom And Gomorrah

25:29 Examples Of Prayers Impact Moses And The Canaanite Woman

31:06 God Invites Us To Partner In History, Following Jesus Prayer Life

34:37 Our Identity In God And The Transformative Power Of Prayer

This week we continue our Questions series, exploring the world of politics, concluding that our Christian faith and political engagement absolutely should mix. Looking at the guidance of biblical authors like Jeremiah, Paul, and Peter, we will discover how we are instructed to pray, practice respect, and petition for the good of the nation where God has placed us.

Preacher Ben Read: 

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Chapters

0:00 Why Faith And Politics Is A Taboo Yet Vital Discussion

10:31 From Constantine To MLK: How Christians Shaped Society

21:53 The Jeremiah Mandate: Seeking Peace And Prosperity In Our Nation

25:22 Tim Farron's Story: The Muzzling Of The Christian Voice

29:55 How To Engage: Pray Respect And Petition For The Nation

35:21 A Call To Prayer: Wisdom Justice And Gospel Spread

This week, our Questions Series begins by exploring the Bible’s historical and structural reliability. In this message, we consider how the Old and New Testaments came together, why other writings are not included in Scripture, and why we can trust that the biblical text has been faithfully preserved. We are also encouraged to read and treasure this wonderful book God has given us.

Preacher Ben Read: 

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Chapters

0:00 Why This Question is Important

3:38 Understanding the Bible’s Structure and Old Testament Story

9.26 How the New Testament Canon Was Formed

15.18 Exploring the Apocrypha and Different Bible Canons

25:27 Textual Criticism: Proving the Bible’s Accuracy

35:28 The Essential Call to Read God’s Word

This week, we focus on our final core value: Authentic Community. By exploring the crucial role of a lifeboat station, we look at how a healthy, united church functions as a body where every individual is uniquely valued and called to serve. Skip wraps up the series with a powerful challenge, calling us to actively work as dedicated crew members committed to one another rather than remaining passive passengers.

Preacher Skip:

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0:00 Understanding the Lifeboat Station as a Church Metaphor

4:45 Responding to the Call with a Serving Heart

8:23 The Immense Impact of Being Rescued by Jesus

13:09 The Rescuer's Heart: Changing Lives and Sacrificial Love

18:17 God's Plan: Actively Seeking the Lost Together

20:23 No Room for Apathy: Upholding God's Truth

25:50 The Body of Christ: Unity, Value, and Mutual Care

32:21 Building Authentic Community Through Sacrificial Love

35:52 Concluding the Lifeboat Series: A Call to Action

This week, Segun continues with our fourth value: Sharing Christ. He compares Sharing Christ to the searchlight of a lifeboat, emphasising our responsibility to reach out into the world and illuminate the way for those who are lost. Segun identifies three methods for shining our light: demonstrating a Christlike character (life), providing personal testimony (lips), and placing trust in the Lord. He encourages us to move beyond our comfort zones and serve as a guiding light for others.

Preacher Segun: 

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Chapters

0:00 Continuing Our Series: Be Christ's Searchlight

6:41 The Titanic Analogy: The Church as a Lifeboat

11:20 Your Life: The First Sermon for Christ

21:03 Share Christ with Your Lips: Power of Testimony

32:38 Depopulate Darkness: Share Christ with the Lord

39:47 This Generation Needs Visible, Unapologetic Searchlights

In the third message of our Lifeboat series, we dive into our next core value: Humbly Serving. We’re shifting our focus from the vessel to the crew—the people on board. The church isn’t a luxury liner for passengers; it’s a rescue boat that requires every hand on deck. Join us as we explore how we are called to use our God-given gifts for the glory of Christ, seeking the lost by faithfully serving His bride.

Preacher Ben: 

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Chapters

00:00 Are We a Luxury Cruise Liner or a Life-Saving Lifeboat?

03:56 Learning from Moses and David: The Power of a United Crew

13:10 Investing in God's Kingdom: Serving with Your Time and Resources

22:23 Unleashing Your God-Given Gifts and Speaking Life to Others

32:37 The Church's Priceless Value: A Call to Be a Committed Crew Member

42:08 Reinforcing the Call: The Joy and Sadness of Practical Service