Through Matthew 28: 18-20, guest speaker Barry Schutter addresses the grand mission Jesus has given to the churches. Spreading the good news among the nations is so often difficult, but we can be encouraged go out into the world and speak boldly, knowing the assurance of our saviour: "Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

As we continue our series in Matthew’s gospel, Pete preaches from Matthew 9:35-38. In this passage we see Jesus’ moving reaction to the crowds of people needing help - we see his compassion for the sick and needy, his heart for those who are lost, and what it means for us today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Sjd_OyNnhg&t=403s

The joy of Christmas is found not only in Christ's birth, but what he was born to do. Through Hebrews 2: 5-18, Pete examines the great disaster of sin and death that afflicts all humanity. But Jesus was born to die that death itself may die - and all through Him might live.

In our last service of the year, Dean takes us through a brief overview of the start of the four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John), starting with John 1:1-14, to show us what they all say about Jesus as they begin their accounts of the Good News. We see how John emphasises that Jesus is the author and sustainer of all life, how Matthew shows that Jesus is the Messiah to be worshipped, Luke presses on the certainty of all the things Jesus did and said, and Mark shows that Jesus is with us and we do not need to be afraid. As we enter a new calendar year, we don’t know what 2025 will bring, but with Jesus we can know that don’t need to be afraid - even of death! As we enter 2025, where does your hope lie?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9oZWCLjSQY

It was fitting that Jesus should live a human life. Through the lens of Hebrews 2: 5-13, Tom explores the nature of Christ's wonderful character: he became perfect for our sake, seeking to adopt the worst of sinners into his family as new creations free of shame. In every way, the saviour born on Christmas day is the most fitting saviour for us all.

As we continue our series in Matthew’s gospel, Rory preaches to us from Matthew 9:9-26. In this passage we focus on Jesus’ words to John’s disciples, and his actions immediately after, showing his consistency in living out what he was saying about himself and the world we live in. We see him getting his hands dirty with the sick, giving life to the dead, and we look at what it means for us today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNWNnkvMWnU

In this special carol service message, Tom explores how although Jesus entered the world as a baby, he did not stay that way. In Revelation 7: 9-17, we see the victorious Jesus gathering his people from across the nations, who have all been empowered to say in every language under the Sun: "Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb."

In the Christmas season, we celebrate the coming of Christ the redeemer - but why did he have to come to us? Rory explores how the unknown writer of Hebrews 2 shows us the problem of sin, the wonder of Jesus, and the crown of glory placed upon his most treasured pinnacle of creation: you.

As we continue our series in Matthew’s gospel, Chris preaches from Matthew 9:14-17. In this passage we see Jesus explain why his disciples no longer fast, we see what fasting, patches of clothe and wineskins have in common, and what it means for us today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYapWRTQVaQ

Is your future written in the stars? On this first day of Advent, Pete examines the sighting of the new star in Matthew 2: 1-12. When the magi saw the sign, they didn't see the stars speaking into their own small lives; they saw the majesty of creation. Listen in to discover how the heavens declare the glory of God.