This week Alex, Kat and Ben discuss the way that crisis can both strengthen the existing members of a church and draw in those on the outside who witness the way we react. 

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God wages war against his own people to humble them. He afflicts in order that they might return to him and find life.

Readings from this service:
Joel 2: 10-14
Psalm 86: 12-17
Matthew 24: 29-31

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Sometimes God brings a crisis to our home, but he always stands with us and calls us closer to Himself.

Readings from this service:
Joel 2: 1-9
Psalm 22
Matthew 24: 42-44

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Having eaten a ‘locust’ Alex and Ben try to regain their composure and discuss Joel chapter 2.

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Alex & Ben have been surprised with a delivery of chocolate covered "locusts." Are they game to sample this delicacy???

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Alex and Ben are joined by Kris Kann to discuss the multiple crises of Joel chapter one and what it feels like to be a believer today in a world that is still in crisis. 

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The book of Joel can be hard to understand, so in this sermon Alex suggests some concepts that might help unlock it for us and prepare us for the weeks ahead.

Readings from this service:
Joel 1: 15-20
Psalm 145: 14-20
Luke 19: 41-44

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Alex, Kat, and Ben discuss the opening themes of Joel, and take some valuable time to learn about the terrifying differences between locusts and ordinary grasshoppers.

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The prophet Joel models a pattern of Lament that is comprehensive, communal, and Christ-centered.

Readings from this service;
Joel 1: 1-14
Psalm 28: 1-3, 10
Luke 18: 1-8

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Alex introduces the book of Joel, and why we believe the church needs to relearn how to lament if we are to grow in our faith.

Readings from this service:
Lamentations 3: 16-24
Psalm 18: 5-7
Matthew 11: 28-30

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