God has created each of us with a plan, a purpose and work to do. Malcolm continues our series, This is Church, by looking at what it means for church to be God's handiwork.

Scripture is full of metaphors for the church, let's discover them and pray that God works in us to bring us to full maturity. We want to be a church that builds family, shares Jesus and serves the poor. Let's gain confidence from scripture that these are biblical mandates, not just cheesy taglines!

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In this talk, John continues our series, This is Church, by looking at the description of the church being God's temple: The place where the living God, through his spirit meets his living stones.

John Groves is a preacher, teacher and author of ‘The Foundations Course – an introduction to Christian Living.’ He and his wife Marian are based in Winchester, Hampshire. After 40+ years in church leadership and now semi-retired, he continues to mentor and serve other churches and their leadership teams among the Commission family of churches.

Scripture is full of metaphors for the church, let's discover them and pray that God works in us to bring us to full maturity. We want to be a church that builds family, Shares Jesus and serves the poor. Let's gain confidence from scripture that these are biblical mandates, not just cheesy taglines!

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In this talk, Catherine continues our series, This is Church, by looking at the description of the church being God's army. She looks at the mission, the enemy, the armour, the base and the leader.

Scripture is full of metaphors for the church, let's discover them and pray that God works in us to bring us to full maturity. We want to be a church that builds family, Shares Jesus and serves the poor. Let's gain confidence from scripture that these are biblical mandates, not just cheesy taglines!

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Dan continues our series, This is Church, by looking at what it means for church to be one body.

Scripture is full of metaphors for the church, let's discover them and pray that God works in us to bring us to full maturity. We want to be a church that builds family, shares Jesus and serves the poor. Let's gain confidence from scripture that these are biblical mandates, not just cheesy taglines!

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Chris continues our series, This is Church, by looking at what it means for church to be God's family.

Scripture is full of metaphors for the church, let's discover them and pray that God works in us to bring us to full maturity. We want to be a church that builds family, shares Jesus and serves the poor. Let's gain confidence from scripture that these are biblical mandates, not just cheesy taglines!

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Stuart continues our series, This is Church, by looking at the various roles found in church. Elder, Deacons, Apostles and the flock. Stuart shows that each of us, regardless of roles are sheep in God's flock, under the good shepherd Jesus.

Scripture is full of metaphors for the church, let's discover them and pray that God works in us to bring us to full maturity. We want to be a church that builds family, Shares Jesus and serves the poor. Let's gain confidence from scripture that these are biblical mandates, not just cheesy taglines!

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In this talk, Chris kicks off our series, This is Church, by looking at the description of the church being like the Bride of Christ. It's easy for Christians to see all the faults and failings of the church, but Jesus is at work transforming her into His radiant bride. Lets see the Church as he does!

Scripture is full of metaphors for the church, let's discover them and pray that God works in us to bring us to full maturity. We want to be a church that builds family, Shares Jesus and serves the poor. Let's gain confidence from scripture that these are biblical mandates, not just cheesy taglines!

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In this talk Rob tells us that he follows Jesus, because it means that he is never alone. Rob shares stories throughout his life of how Jesus has been with him during times of isolation and encourages us to know Jesus in that way and also support others who feel isolated, leading them to knowing Jesus.

Rob has been part of our church for several years. He leads our Alpha course and is a key member of our twenties group. He finished our summer series, which has been looking at different reasons why people follow Jesus.

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In this talk Hannah shares how she takes Mary's example to be still at Jesus feet, in amongst the challenges and distractions of life like Martha experienced. Throughout this talk Hannah shares why she follows Jesus and encourages us to do the same.

Hannah has been part of Hope Church for 15 years, since she was a student. Hannah serves our church in the worship team and the youth team as well as leading our women's ministry called Cherished.

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Patrick continues our series by exploring Luke chapter 6 and the parable of the wise and foolish builders. He encourages us to be people who build our lives on Jesus and doing what he says.

Patrick has been part of Hope Church for over 12 years and leads our youth work, along with his wife Kate. Patrick also serves at Urban Saints, a local youth organisation in Guildford and has done so for many years.

There are loads of reasons to follow Jesus. We hope that by hearing why Patrick does, that he'll encourage you to do likewise.

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