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In every circumstance if we will only see Jesus then we will overcome. When we eat the word we see that Jesus is in it all - The bible says our whole lives are found hidden in Christ and so whatever the issue is for us the answer is Jesus. The book of Ruth is an amazing picture of God's grace to redeem the outsider - It is a story that shows that there would be many reasons why we would think that God would reject us but the whole story is instead how he redeems those He loves. This is a picture of Jesus for you today. Listen and allow the Holy Spirit to reveal Jesus fresh again to you.

Why do we give ourselves to things that we know do us harm? Pornography, lust, gossip, jealousy - the list is endless. Today Andrew looks at why Samson's story is there for our encouragement in the word. He slept with Delilah but she was only the bait. We see again why the only way for us today to break the cycles of defeat, shame, hidden sin is to have Jesus and his love & grace revealed every day. This talk will give you new understanding of why grace is the only hope for us if we want to live in freedom.

Most of the time the issue is not the issue. What we mean is that we often look at the wrong thing and wonder why we do not see change in our lives. Trying to change behaviour without getting to the root of the issue will always result in defeat. Grace transforms us from the inside out bringing real freedom. This week Andrew looks at lust - Samson could not beat it - Where does it come from though? Why do we search for approval and meaning in things that will destroy us? Lust is the fruit of rejection and when we begin to see this revelation grace can flow and set us free!

How do you really live each day? We know we should trust in God but we all have an undercurrent of relying on ourselves. We grow up on stories like Samson - a strong man who did some amazing things. Is there more to the story and what does it tell us about grace? Learn today what the nature of your real battle is because it is not circumstances or people. Learn how God used a flawed man who had little self control and learn that ultimately His grace is what you need today

Is it possible to live from a place where your deepest needs are constantly met? In times when we experience dryness or lack God has everything we require, we just need to stay connected to the source. In John 7, Jesus points us to the source of all satisfaction - He issues an invitation to come to Him and experience a never ending river of living water flowing from deep within us. Join Phil in part 3 and be blessed and encouraged by this wonderful talk!

Is it possible to live from a place where your deepest needs are constantly met? In times when we experience dryness or lack God has everything we require, we just need to stay connected to the source. In John 7, Jesus points us to the source of all satisfaction - He issues an invitation to come to Him and experience a never ending river of living water flowing from deep within us. Join Phil in part 2 and be blessed and encouraged by this wonderful talk!

Is it possible to live from a place where your deepest needs are constantly met? In times when we experience dryness or lack God has everything we require, we just need to stay connected to the source. In John 7, Jesus points us to the source of all satisfaction - He issues an invitation to come to Him and experience a never ending river of living water flowing from deep within us. Phil uses the example of the provision of water for the Children of Israel to remind us that wherever we go, God goes with us to satisfy all our needs in Him. If you are thirsty for more of God, then this is for you.

How do you wait well? God wants you to be fruitful. If you do not have that consistent view of God you will be insecure in your relationship with Him. He wants you to live securely in His love each day. In John 2 God shows us that He is not limited in any way by the natural world. He can bring the best of fruit into your life in an instant and restore to you years that have been stolen. This will build your faith and show you how to wait well for God - He is always faithful and His results go beyond anything that you could ever do yourself.

This is a big question - if God wants me to be fruitful and to see all of His blessings then why do most of us feel like we are waiting for that to one degree or another? Is it sin? Is it me? If it is God then why and how does that line up with grace? Andrew looks at the story of Lazarus in John 11 and shows how when we see the purpose of grace in waiting then we will move from disappointment to new levels of experiencing the goodness of God. If you are waiting then this is for you.

In John 15 Jesus explains how we can experience fruit in our lives that comes through simply being connected. Do you try to produce fruit? Do you live with the weight of responsibility for you & your family's provision on your shoulders as an example? Fruit comes through resting in our connection with Jesus.

What about the bit where it says that God cuts bits of us away that are not fruitful? Do you think that means that God cuts out of you the parts of your life where you struggle? Where you still sin? Andrew unpacks some beautiful truth about grace that will leave you encouraged and give you a whole new perspective on how God deals with our  mess.