In this message, Ps Monica Collard brings a powerful and deeply practical teaching titled “The Strength of Joy”, as part of our Season of Joy series at Equippers Church.

Joy is not the same as happiness. Happiness is circumstantial, but joy is spiritual. Drawing from Scripture, Ps Monica reminds us that “the joy of the Lord is your strength” and that joy is not something we manufacture—it is a fruit of the Holy Spirit and a decision to rejoin with joy, even in the middle of pressure, pain, or uncertainty.

This message explores how joy flows from God’s presence, grows through gratitude, and becomes a testimony to the world around us. Whether you’re on the mountaintop or walking through the valley, God is inviting you to receive a fresh oil of joy today.

In this message, you’ll discover:

• Why joy is not denial, but a spiritual decision
• The difference between pleasure, happiness, and biblical joy
• How gratitude strengthens and multiplies joy
• Why joy is a fruit of the Spirit, not a personality trait
• How joy flows from God’s presence and releases strength
• Why your joy is a powerful testimony to others

Key Scriptures:
Luke 2 verse 10
Nehemiah 8 verse 10
Romans 14 verse 17
Galatians 5 verses 22–23
Philippians 4 verse 4
Psalm 16 verse 11
James 1 verses 2–3

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Guest speaker Ps Matt Fielder brings a faith-stirring message called “All For One” at Equippers Church, calling the church to go after the one this Christmas season.

Using Luke 15 (the parable of the lost sheep), Ps Matt challenges us to stop doing “secret agent Christianity” and step into bold, compassionate outreach. This message is a practical roadmap for evangelism and revival—built around four key actions: Leave (get uncomfortable), Until (don’t give up), Carry (love people well), and Celebrate (rejoice when people come home).

As we head into a major weekend of Christmas services and outreach, this sermon will inspire you to pray for divine appointments, invite intentionally, and believe for salvation—because heaven rejoices over one sinner who repents.

In this message you’ll hear about:
• “Leave” — getting out of comfort zones to reach people
• “Until” — persistent pursuit and an until spirit
• “Carry” — helping people take real steps toward Jesus
• “Celebrate” — shifting church culture toward joy-filled salvations
• Practical evangelism: invitations, follow-up, and boldness
• A clear salvation message and prayer

Key Scriptures:
Luke 15:4–7
Luke 19:10
Galatians 6:1–2
Romans 10:9–10
Matthew 5:14–16

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Joy isn’t just a feeling – it’s a perspective. In this message, The Power of Thankfulness, Ps Jeziel Koehler shows how thankfulness unlocks joy and helps us walk through pain, disappointment and uncertainty with a different lens.

Using the life of Joseph in Egypt, Ps Jeziel unpacks how God can use even betrayal, injustice and waiting seasons to shape us – if we choose the right perspective and a thankful heart.

In this message:

Why joy is not a feeling, but a spiritual discipline and perspective

How to obey James 1:2 – “consider it pure joy whenever you face trials” – without pretending life is easy

The story of Joseph: from betrayal and prison to purpose and influence

The sentence that reframes his whole story: “It was not you – it was God.”

How thankfulness redefines your past: moving from blame to blessing

How thankfulness maximises your present: being fully present instead of living stuck in the past or lost in the future

How thankfulness blesses your future: travelling light, trusting that God hasn’t failed you and won’t fail you

The difference between being buried and being planted – and why pressure can be the process God uses to release your purpose

Moving from “grape juice” to “fine wine”: a life that carries weight, authority and joy for others

📖 Key Scriptures:

James 1:2–4 – Consider it pure joy when you face trials…
Genesis 45:1–11 – Joseph: “It was not you who sent me here, but God.”
Genesis 50:15–21 – “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good…”

This message is for you if:

-You’ve walked through betrayal, disappointment or delay
-You struggle to see purpose in your past
-You find it hard to be fully present where God has you right now
-You want to step into the future lighter, freer and more joyful

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In “The Promise of Joy”, Ps Sam Malcom unpacks what real, biblical joy looks like – not just a feeling that comes and goes, but a Spirit-produced, unshakeable joy that’s stronger than circumstances, pressure or disappointment.

Ps Sam shows how joy is:
-Issued – promised by God over His people
-Fulfilled – through Jesus’ life, death and resurrection
-Available – to you today through the Holy Spirit

This message is part of our “Season of Joy” series at Equippers, as we head into Christmas exploring what it means to live with a deep, lasting joy in Jesus.


📖 Key Scriptures

Isaiah 55:10–12 – “You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace…”
Isaiah 9:2–3 – Joy promised with the coming Messiah
Zephaniah 3:17 – God rejoices over us with singing
Luke 2:8–11 – Good news of great joy for all people
John 15:11 – “My joy in you… your joy will overflow”
Romans 14:17 – The Kingdom: righteousness, peace and joy
Galatians 5:22–23 – Joy as fruit of the Spirit

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In this powerful message, Ps Steve Graham continues our Season of Joy series by taking us back to the original announcement of Christmas: “I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all people.” (Luke 2)

He walks us through the true, unshakable foundation of joy — not built on culture, feelings, or celebration, but on the fact that Jesus was born as Saviour.

Using the story of the Ethiopian official in Acts 8, Ps Steve shows us how God connects the message of joy to our personal lives:

• God orchestrates people and moments to draw us to Him
• God speaks through His Word
• Everything points to Jesus
• Joy becomes personal through belief, baptism, and transformation

This message is an invitation to stop observing Christmas from the outside and step into a real, life-changing season of joy.

If you’ve ever wondered why joy feels out of reach during this season, this message will bring clarity, hope, and a simple pathway forward.

Key Bible Verses:
Luke 2 10–14
Isaiah 53
Acts 8 26–39
Romans 10 9–10

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Spirit led living is not about being driven by our intellect, but being led by the Spirit of God.
In this message, Ps Mark Collard teaches on the power of speaking in tongues and how it helps us tune into the frequency of the Holy Spirit.

Using 2 Timothy 1.6–7, he shows that when we “stir up the gift” and pray in our heavenly language, three rivers begin to flow in our lives:

In this message you’ll discover:

-Why maturity is not about years in church, but about being led by the Spirit
-How praying in tongues bypasses your natural limitations and connects your spirit directly to God
-What it means to “stir up the gift” instead of letting it lie dormant
-The three rivers released when you pray in tongues:

-A river of power – supernatural strength to overcome fear, sin and spiritual resistance
-A river of love – a fresh revelation of the Father’s love that drives out fear
-A river of a sound mind – discipline, stability and clear thinking in the middle of confusion

How praying in tongues shifts the atmosphere over your life, your family and your church

Practical ways to build a daily rhythm of praying in the Spirit

If you’ve been filled with the Holy Spirit but rarely use your heavenly language, this message will provoke you to “stir it up” again and expect a fresh flow of power, love and a sound mind.

Key Scriptures:
Romans 8.26–27 – The Spirit helps us in our weaknesses and intercedes for us
2 Timothy 1.6–7 – Stir up the gift, for God has given us a spirit of power, love and a sound mind
John 7.38–39 – Rivers of living water will flow from within, speaking of the Spirit
Jude 1.20 – Build yourselves up in your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit
Ephesians 3.16 – Strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner being
1 John 4.8 – God is love
Romans 5.5 – God’s love poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit
1 Corinthians 13 – Tongues without love is empty

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In this final message of our Spirit-Led series, Ps Mark Collard walks through the story of Samuel learning to hear God (1 Samuel 3) and shows how we can grow in recognising the voice of the Holy Spirit in everyday life.

From late–night promptings to uncomfortable timings, from “parked car” faith to resting fully in God’s chair of trust, this message is a practical and faith-stirring invitation to live truly Spirit-led, not self-led.

You’ll learn about:

Why we need to be near to God to hear God — choosing proximity to His presence over distraction and temptation

How the Holy Spirit often speaks in a whisper, not a shout, and what that means for your daily life

Responding to God’s timing, even when it’s inconvenient (yes, including 3 a.m. prompts!)

The different ways the Spirit can speak: whisper, burden, desire, ideas, emotion

Why God is gracious and persistent if you miss it — and how He can redeem time and steps

How to live with a pre-decided YES to God instead of weighing up His voice after He speaks

If you’ve ever wondered, “Is that me or is that God?” — this will really help you.

Key Scriptures

1 Samuel 3.1–10 – Samuel hears and responds to God’s voice
Romans 14.17 – The Kingdom of God is righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit
Matthew 28.18–20 – The Great Commission
Genesis 32 – Jacob wrestles with God
2 Timothy 1.7 – God has not given us a spirit of fear
Ephesians 6.17 – The Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God

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