🛡️ How do we stand firm when truth feels under attack?

In this week's message from our Armour of God mini-series, Les Crosthwaite explores the first piece of God's armour: the Belt of Truth (Ephesians 6:10–14).

Drawing from Paul's powerful imagery of the Roman soldier, Les shows why truth is foundational for every believer. Discover how God's truth protects us from deception, strengthens us against spiritual attack, grounds us in biblical doctrine, and gives us confidence through life's most difficult seasons.

As followers of Jesus, we're called not only to know the truth but to wear it daily—allowing God's Word to shape our thinking, guide our decisions, and anchor our faith.

✨ Be encouraged to stand firm in Christ, embrace His truth, and live with confidence in the promises of God.

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What does it mean to stand strong in spiritual battle?

In this introduction to our Armour of God mini-series from Ephesians 6, Femi Ajayi reminds us that every Christian is engaged in spiritual warfare — not from a place of fear, but from a position of victory in Christ.

Discover how God has equipped us with His strength, His armour and the power of prayer to stand firm against the enemy’s schemes. Be encouraged to remain alert, rooted in your identity in Christ and dependent on God in every season.

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What does godly leadership really look like? And what part do we all play in building the church?

On this special Eldership Appointment Sunday, Adrian Birks (Community Church Honiton) opens Nehemiah 1 to explore vision, responsibility, prayer and courage. As we celebrate Femi’s appointment to eldership, we’re reminded that God calls every believer to carry vision, take ownership and help build a thriving church that shines to the nations.

Be encouraged, stirred and challenged to believe for more.

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On Dedication Sunday we celebrate children as precious gifts from God and reflect on the calling to raise them with faith, not fear. 💛

In this message, Ben explores what faith-based parenting looks like in today’s world, the warning signs of fear-driven parenting, and the three gifts God gives us to help: prayer, community and the Word of God.

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, godparent or part of a church family, this message invites all of us to play a role in supporting the next generation.

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What difference should the gospel make to the way we work, lead and serve every day?

In this message from our Ephesians series, Ben explores Ephesians 6:5–9 and shows how the good news of Jesus transforms the workplace. Whether you’re an employee, employer, volunteer, parent or student, this passage reveals how every task can become an act of worship when done for Christ.

Discover how the gospel reshapes our identity, our attitude to authority, and the way we treat those we lead and serve.

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What does it truly mean to walk worthy of the calling we’ve received?

In this powerful Compassion Sunday message, Paul Wagstaff from Compassion UK reminds us that discipleship is not just about belief — it’s about how we live, walk and love in everyday life.

Drawing from Ephesians and the wider story of Scripture, we explore God’s heart for justice, the role of the church in serving the poor, and how ordinary obedience can have extraordinary global impact.

Be inspired to walk in grace, generosity and compassion — together as the global church.

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What does gospel-shaped parenting really look like?

Continuing our Ephesians series, Dan Romp explores Ephesians 6:1–4 and God’s beautiful blueprint for family life. This message reminds us that our homes are meant to be embassies of heaven — places where grace, forgiveness and discipleship shape the next generation.

Discover how obedience, honour, grace and discipleship create homes that reflect the Kingdom of God and prepare children to carry the name of Jesus into the world.

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How does the gospel transform marriage? In this message from our Ephesians series, Ben Martin explores Ephesians 5:21–33 and what it means to live out unity with Christ in the closest of relationships.

Discover how servant leadership, joyful submission, humility, forgiveness and sacrificial love point to the beauty of Jesus and His church. Whether you’re married, single, or supporting others in their relationships, this teaching shows how the gospel reshapes everyday life.

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On that first Easter morning, the women arrived at the tomb carrying spices — not celebration banners. Yet what they discovered changed history forever.

In this Easter Sunday message, Ben Martin explores Luke 24 through three simple ideas:
The Report. The Reason. The Response.

Why was the tomb empty? What does the resurrection really mean? And how should we respond today, 2,000 years later?

Discover the life-changing hope of the risen Jesus and the invitation to share in His resurrection life.

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What kind of King rides into a city on a donkey… and then kneels to wash feet?

This Palm Sunday, Sarah Dale leads us through the powerful contrast of Jesus as both King and Servant. From the crowds shouting “Hosanna” to the quiet, humbling act of foot washing, we see a Saviour who doesn’t just rule — He stoops to serve.

Jesus entered Jerusalem in humility, knowing He would give His life as the perfect Lamb. And just hours later, He picked up a towel and showed His disciples what true love looks like.

This message invites us to respond:
Will we let Him wash us… and then follow His example?

Let’s become people who carry both the praise of Palm Sunday and the towel of servanthood.

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