In Part 2 of our Light in the Dark series, guest speaker John Smitherham shares a powerful and hope-filled message about breaking free from the grip of darkness. Speaking from deep personal experience, John points us straight to the heart of Jesus and the freedom only He can bring.
If you’ve been walking through a tough season, this is a message you won’t want to miss.

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In the first message of our three-week series “Light in the Darkness,” Pastor Emily Rattenbury invites us to look at darkness in a whole new way. God is not absent in those moments—we discover that He rules over the darkness, His mighty hand is still on us, and even the hardest seasons can shape who we become.

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As we close out our Proximity series, Pastor Andy Rattenbury brings a powerful word from James 5 — a call to patience, prayer, and a deeper trust in God’s timing. What does it really mean to stay close to Jesus in every season?

Don’t miss this impactful finale that reminds us: what we do speaks loudly, but who we stay close to shapes everything.

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Proximity - Week 4 | Pastor Andy Rattenbury

This week, Pastor Andy takes a closer look at what happens when our desires pull us away from God — even when we’re close to Him.
He also reflects on the story of Judas Iscariot — someone who had proximity to Jesus, but it didn’t end well.

Sometimes closeness isn’t the same as connection.

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Ever said the wrong thing at the worst possible time? 😅 Yeah… same.
In this week’s message, Pastor Emily gets real about the power of our words — how something as small as a tongue can shape the entire direction of your life.

From gossip and criticism to the subtle sparks that can set relationships and communities on fire 🔥, this talk dives into why what we say actually matters — and how God wants to guide us to speak life instead of chaos.

If you’ve ever struggled with speaking before thinking (or just want to learn how to use your words for good), this one’s for you. 💬✨

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What if the faith we think we have… isn’t real faith at all?
This Sunday, guest speaker Pastor Josh Cooke brought a challenging word that will make you rethink what it truly means to follow Jesus.

When you get close to Him — everything changes.

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What if the hardest moments in life are actually invitations to draw closer to God? 🌊
 In Part 1 of our new series PROXIMITY, Pastor Andy Rattenbury unpacks powerful truths from the Book of James — showing how faith grows stronger through trials and how we can stand firm when temptation strikes.

It’s not about perfection — it’s about proximity.
 Lean in, take notes, and let this message strengthen your walk with Jesus. 🙏

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📖 “Audacious Perspective” | Ps Andy Rattenbury | 5th October
What happens when faith dares to believe beyond what’s seen?
In this powerful message, Pastor Andy Rattenbury challenges us to live with audacious faith — the kind that stands firm when life doesn’t make sense, trusts God in the unseen, and refuses to settle for compromise.

When everything feels uncertain, God is still working all things for good. 🙌

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This week we hear from our Senior pastor of Freedom Church, Gary Snowzell! Listen as he brings a powerful word on perseverance, faith, and holding on when it feels easier to give up. This message will stir your faith and challenge you to keep marching, even when the promise seems far away.

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✨ Greatness Within You | Pastor Emily Rattenbury ✨

What’s your response to opportunity — do you shrink back, or step forward like David did against Goliath? 👊🏽
In this message, Pastor Em unpacks how your past battles have prepared you, why you don’t need someone else’s armor, and how to walk boldly in the greatness God has already placed inside you. 🕊️

The giants in front of you aren’t there to stop you — they’re there to reveal who you really are. 🙌

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