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❤️ What does it really mean to remember?

On Remembrance Sunday 2026, Ben Martin explores the biblical meaning of remembrance through the Hebrew word zakar — a remembrance that goes far beyond recalling something in our minds. It turns our hearts, shapes our choices and changes the way we live.

As we honour those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom, Ben challenges us also to remember the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ: the One who gave His life out of love for us.

Drawing on John 15:12–13, Hebrews 12:2 and Luke 9:23, this message asks what it means to respond to sacrifice with sacrifice of our own. What does laying down our lives look like in everyday relationships, in our church family, in generosity, forgiveness, service and love?

🙏 In this message, discover how to:

• Remember with gratitude, compassion and a changed heart.

• Honour those who gave so much for others.

• Keep the sacrifice of Jesus at the centre of our lives.

• Choose everyday acts of self-giving love.

• Follow Jesus by denying ourselves and taking up our cross daily.

We don't simply remember the sacrifice of others — we let it change the way we live.

🌍 What does it mean to follow Jesus when faith comes at a cost?

On Open Doors Sunday 2026, Geoff Green brings us a powerful and faith-building message from Acts 12:1–10, reminding us that our God is the God of the impossible.

Through moving testimonies from persecuted Christians around the world, Geoff shares how God is at work in the most challenging circumstances — bringing freedom, sustaining believers in prison, transforming lives and answering the prayers of His people.

We are reminded that God is present with us always, that prayer is far more powerful than we sometimes realise, and that our brothers and sisters in the persecuted church need our encouragement, practical support and faithful prayers.

🙏 In this message, we are challenged to:

• Pray boldly for Christians facing persecution.

• Remember that God is with His people in every circumstance.

• Stand in solidarity with the global church.

• Trust God to do what seems impossible.

“The church prayed and God intervened.”

To watch the video Geoff showed...visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quKdSNZwoNI

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What does the Christian faith have to say about fear, death and the uncertainty of what lies beyond the grave? And how should we respond when our culture raises these questions?

In this thought-provoking message, Elder Femi explores the origins and cultural influence of Halloween before pointing us towards the hope found in Jesus Christ. While the world may try to turn fear and death into entertainment, the Gospel offers something far greater: forgiveness, eternal life and the victory of Jesus over death through His resurrection.

Drawing from Mark 16:15 and Acts 1:8, Femi reminds us that Jesus has given every believer a compelling mission: to go into the world and proclaim the good news.

Discover three key aspects of this calling:

• A compelling mandate: Jesus commands us to go and share the Gospel.

• A Christ-centred message: The good news is about the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.

• A commissioned people: Every believer is called and empowered by the Holy Spirit to be a witness.

Through personal testimony, practical examples and a demonstration of how to share the Gospel in everyday conversation, this message will encourage you to step beyond fear and hesitation, share your faith with confidence, and invite others to discover Jesus for themselves.

You don't have to have all the answers or be an expert. Sometimes, it starts with a simple invitation: “Come and see.”

📖 Key Scriptures: Mark 16:15; Acts 1:8; Acts 8:4; John 1.

🎧 Listen, be encouraged, and discover how you can share the hope of Jesus with your family, friends and community.

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🔥 Are we truly alive in our faith, or have we become comfortable and settled?

In this challenging message from our Letters to the Churches series, Les Crosthwaite explores Jesus’ words to the church in Sardis in Revelation 3:1–6 — a church with a reputation for being alive, yet one Jesus calls spiritually dead.

Through the picture of surfers who look the part but never actually surf, Les challenges us to look beyond appearances and ask some searching questions. Is the fruit of the Holy Spirit evident in our lives? Are we standing boldly for Jesus? Have comfort, routine or competing priorities dulled our passion for Him?

But this message is not simply a warning — it’s an invitation. Jesus calls His church to wake up, remember what it has received, repent and turn back to Him. The One who raises the dead can bring fresh life, renewed faith and a restored radical edge.

🙏 In this message, discover how to:

• Recognise when comfort is replacing wholehearted faith.

• Pursue the fruit of the Holy Spirit in everyday life.

• Stand faithfully for Jesus in our communities.

• Respond to His invitation to wake up and be renewed.

Where do we need to wake up? And what might God do if we trust Him enough to take a step of faith?

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🔥 Have we become too comfortable in our faith?

In this challenging and inspiring message, guest speaker Chris Kilby from Life Church Southampton calls us back to the roots of our faith and the radical example of the early church in Acts 2.

Through powerful stories of people encountering Jesus in Italy, Chris reminds us that the gospel is still transforming lives today — and that God wants to work through ordinary people like us. But to see that happen, we may need to trade comfort for commitment, routine for devotion, and a blunt spiritual edge for a sharp one!

Discover what it means to:
🙏 Share the gospel with boldness and love.
🌍 Pray for the people and places God puts on your heart.
⛪ Commit wholeheartedly to your local church.
❤️ Allow the Holy Spirit to shape your priorities and actions.

Who might God be asking you to pray for? Where might He be opening a door? And what part are you called to play?

It’s time to get back to our roots, rediscover our passion for Jesus, and sharpen our radical edge.

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What happens when a church looks busy, active and loving on the outside, but compromise is taking root beneath the surface?

In this message from our Letters to the Churches series, Peter Rooke explores Jesus’ challenging letter to the church in Thyatira. Jesus commends their works, love, service, faith and perseverance — yet He also confronts the compromise that was leading people away from wholehearted devotion to God.

Peter reminds us that God sees beyond our outward appearance. He sees our hearts, our motivations and the areas of our lives we may be tempted to keep hidden. The challenge is clear: we cannot live in two camps. We are called to stay the course, run the race and live lives that are pure and devoted to Jesus.

Yet this is also a message of tremendous hope. Even when we have wandered, God's grace gives us an opportunity to repent and return to Him. His hand is still extended. 🙏

Where might God be calling you to lay down compromise and follow Him wholeheartedly today?

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🔥 Unchained: Faithful to Jesus in a Culture of Compromise

What happens when the greatest threat to our faith isn’t the pressure coming from outside, but the compromise growing within?

In this message from our Letters to the Churches series, Dan Romp explores Jesus’ letter to the church in Pergamum in Revelation 2. Pergamum had an impressive “A side”: despite intense cultural pressure and persecution, they remained faithful to Jesus. Yet Jesus also saw their “B side” — compromise that was beginning to take root within the church.

Dan challenges us to consider the ways we can hide our own “B sides”, and reminds us that Jesus doesn’t shy away from our sin and mess. His grace isn’t a licence to remain chained to sin — it is the power to become free.
Ultimately, this is a message about faithfulness, freedom and hope: worshipping Jesus alone, resisting compromise, walking in the Spirit and becoming the people God has called us to be. 🙏

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What does it mean to remain faithful when following Jesus comes at a cost?

In this message from our Letters to the Churches series, Femi Ajayi takes us into Jesus’ letter to the church in Smyrna in Revelation 2:8–11 — a church experiencing pressure, poverty and persecution, yet one that Jesus describes as truly rich.

Femi explores what it means to know that Jesus sees us, knows our suffering and calls us not to be afraid, but to remain faithful. He also considers the challenge of compromise, the place of suffering in the Christian life, and the incredible hope Jesus gives to those who persevere.

Ultimately, the message points beyond present suffering to the promise of eternal life and freedom from the second death. 🙏

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What happens when a church is doing all the right things… but has lost its first love? ❤️

In the second message of our Letter to the Churches series, Ben Martin takes us to Revelation 2 and Jesus’ message to the church in Ephesus.

Jesus commends them for their deeds, hard work, perseverance, commitment to truth and willingness to endure hardship. They were a faithful and discerning church — yet something crucial had been lost.

💔 “You have forsaken the love you had at first.”

This is a powerful reminder that we can be busy serving Jesus, defending truth and persevering through difficulty, while allowing our love for Jesus and for one another to grow cold.

But Jesus doesn’t simply point out their failure — He shows them the way back: remember, repent and return to the things you did at first.

As we hear what the Spirit says to the church in Ephesus, may we also ask: Have I lost my first love? And what might it look like to return to Jesus with fresh devotion?

🌳 The message ends with the beautiful promise of the tree of life and the hope of being united with Christ forever.

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We begin a brand-new series exploring Jesus’ letters to the seven churches in Revelation 1–3.

But before we hear what Jesus says to the churches, we first need to see the One who is speaking.

In this opening message, Ben Martin explores the incredible vision of the risen and glorified Jesus found in Revelation 1. Far from being simply a mysterious book about beasts and future events, Revelation is first and foremost a revelation of Jesus Christ.

What happens when we gain a fresh vision of His glory, power and majesty?

As John falls at Jesus’ feet in awe, we are invited to respond with:

🙌 Awe and adoration
❤️ Devotion and dedication
👀 A fresh vision for our lives and church

May seeing Jesus as He truly is awaken us from distraction, complacency and spiritual amnesia — and lead us into wholehearted worship.

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