An opportunity to reflect on God’s faithfulness and collectively rejoice in God’s continued faithfulness in 2024.

This year and beyond seek the Lord unapologetically and unashamed before all. For he is a rewarder of all who seek him.

Christmas Eve service | focused around the message of the Nativity: God is With us.

God himself came down to the world He loves, became like man, for the purpose of rescuing His beloved from the destructive works of the Devil. Jesus is the light, leading all who have faith in Him to life beyond sin.

In part 4 of our Advent Series: Unwrapping Christmas, in looking at the occasion of Jesus Christ’ birth, we see the fullness of God’s love on display and His masterful faithfulness in carrying out His divine redemptive purposes.‌

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A ‘love’ that moves us to see our life accomplished by God (cf., Jn 3:11-18). He who is faithful and true to His Word.

Political Upheaval, religious expectations, and spiritual desperation were the backdrop for God's divine intervention of profound significance.

Two miraculous births, one the Messiah and the other a forerunner; both signaling God's favor being poured out in His commitment to bringing peace to His creation.

The journey from anticipation to the fulfillment of Israel's Messiah in the birth of Christ is a narrative that underscores the transformative power of Christ's peace, that even in the most challenging circumstances, the power of Christ's peace can bring about transformative change. This 'peace' begins with the reception of God's plan in Christ and anticipation God answers prayer in Jesus' name.

We are all forerunners, testifying to the paths God has made right. God is 'birthing' His good will and purpose in your life to the glory of His name, as you look to Jesus' the light of life.

In this message, we delve into the origin of Christ's forerunner John the Baptist, along with the practical reminder for Christians that amid chaos, of prayers appearing to be unanswered, do not lose heart. God’s favor is flowing to you in these days—your an active participant in God's redemptive story.

Encountering [His] transformative peace (calm, wholeness, restoration), this change: begins with 1) reception of God's plan in Jesus Christ and 2) living with ongoing anticipation of God’s (wonder) working power at work in and through our life, as forerunners 3) with Spirit-empowered ‘witness’ - ‘filling’ us with God’s kingdom purposes, as we await Christ’s return.

In this first part of our Advent Series: Unwrapping Christmas, we begin with the backdrop of John 1, the arrival of Jesus Christ, Emmanuel God with us.

The creator of all things and the light of life who brings light into the world came and dwelt among us.

In this message, our understanding of peace is widened. The Shalom Peace that Christ our Wonderful Counselor and Prince of Peace gives is not the absence of conflict, nor contingent on external factors, but an internal peace that surpasses understanding.

It is a peace that goes beyond the political and social expectations of any time, reaching into the hearts of those who believe in Jesus - offering a profound, lasting transformation.

It’s His power at work in us, which BIRTHS all things - he is the ‘creator’ of ‘lasting peace’.

In this message, be encouraged to live with anticipation on this profound peace. As believers, we continue to experience and testify to this transformative peace in our lives, which finds its source in the presence of the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ.

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This first part of the journey from anticipation to the fulfillment of Israel's Messiah in the birth of Christ is a narrative that underscores the transformative power of Christ's peace, that even in the most challenging circumstances, the power of Christ's peace can bring about transformative change.

Do we only Worship and Praise God when things go as expected? When take such a posture, we display our worship is conditional.

Dont miss this important life lesson in this message.

In Praise and Worship, we do not presume we can carry God's presence into areas that go against His good will and purpose for our lives. Praise and Worship involves inquiring of the Lord and dancing before Him, even when He directs us on a different path than the one we’re on.

Today we again delve into the richness of Scripture, exploring passages illuminating the essence of our faith, the depth of God's love for us, and the blessing and importance of living from a place of ‘praise and worship’.

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‌There are seasons where it is easier ‘ to rejoice’, and live this out than others. Sometimes, our worship will involve a sacrifice of praise.

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Our passage of focus for today is 2 Samuel 6:11-22, illustrating the ‘benefit’ of sacrificial praise and ‘dancing’ in the presence of God. ‌

‌In these verses, we will encounter the reality of loss in our choices and the hope and beauty of life-transformation realized through ‘sacrificial’ praise and worship, ‘before the LORD OUR GOD.

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As we look to scripture together, let us embrace the lessons they hold for us as followers of Jesus Christ, along with transformative power of His presence, as we humble ourselves before Him.

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In God's presence, we choose to dance!

Thank the LORD Your God for the GOOD . . . He has GIVEN YOU

Have you thanked Him lately?

As we reflect on Deuteronomy 8:10 and its connections to other Scriptures, let us commit by the power of God’s Holy Spirit, to a life characterized by gratitude, internal transformation, and unity of resolve.

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As we navigate our own wilderness experiences, let us

choose gratitude, embrace transformation, and seek unity, turning our wilderness into a place of worship and praise.

Rising Above the Roof: Faith that Heals. The story of a band of four bringing a paralytic man to Jesus presents a great challenge to believers in Christ today.

Do you profess in Christ, our Faith Tears Down Barriers and Restores Wholeness? Does Jesus meet our needs?

These four had the 'faith' that Jesus would deliver on this, all they needed to do was gird themselves to get this man to JESUS. They kept the faith, did their part, and layed him before the 'will' of Jesus.

Check out Jesus response in verse 5, "seeing their faith, Jesus told the paralytic, "Son your sins are forgiven".

When others questions whether Jesus could or would come to this mans aid, or if He had the authority to do so - the four believed in Jesus. That's what counts!

Thank God one does not have to prove their faith, our mighty God and saviour sees our heart of faith, no matter the degree. He always sees.

Coming to Jesus is never the wrong decision.

In this message, Pastor Andrew concludes the Next Steps sermon series in the book of Galatians.

In all of one's steps, the greatest is keeping in step with the Spirit of God. This means the difference between sowing for life and sowing for destruction. In all, walking by the Spirit, can seem like a big ask, but that's the deception of the enemy against the voice of truth, who is Christ in you - the hope of glory.

The truth is keeping in step with the Spirit is possible for every believer, because of their union with Jesus Christ. It's the IN-CHRIST factor. Simply, in Christ all things are possible. Now say that out loud! Get that in your soul. Let that direct your thought life. Speaking the name of Jesus pushing every 'other' voice aside.

IN CHRIST, we have the means in abundance to keep in step with the Spirit. We have all we need to cultivate fruit in our lives to the glory of God.

Jesus invites all who call on Him and receive His hand of fellowship, by grace by faith, to follow His voice. He promises to lead his followers out of darkness and into the newless of life, which embodies the light of God's kingdom.

Pastor Andrew exhorts those in Christ to see that all righteous steps will be affirmed by the Spirit. It's not about what we 'feel', but rather what we know to be true. It's a matter of status and the fact that we are in Christ.

Living by 'feelings' alone can get Christians into trouble. Jesus did not say, do what you 'feel' is right. No, He said, I am the way, the truth, and the life.

His invitation is always based in the wisdom and truth of God's will and purposes. His invitation is to walk in the truth of the gospel. Reaping not to the 'flesh' and wordly desires, but by what they know to be true for them in Christ.

Gleaning wisdom from Galatians 6:11-18, we discover that the knowledge of God and his saving work through Jesus on the cross, as revealed in Scripture - makes us wise for salvation. The revelation of newness of life at the day of the Lord is also being manifested here and now. Living in the promise of the finished work. Now, as new creation - IN CHRIST!

The Spirit of God testifies to this union in Christ, a sweet truth for all who profess faith in Jesus. Through Jesus' finished works at Calvary, all the passions and desires of the flesh have been crucified—an exhaustive encompassing list. As a result, believers can claim this is truth each and every day and walk in dominion over the 'draw' of the flesh, because they are drawing life from Christ who is their very life.

This life means believers have the liberty to sow not in obligation to the flesh, but to life through the Spirit. And yet when we falter, Christ's finished works remain true. We are saved and empowered to endure and get back up in the power of the Spirit to live our life forward to the glory of the Lord.

Do miracles still happen? The Apostle Paul believes this for all Christians as they desire to sow the things of the spirit, over the deeds of the flesh.

Jesus said the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. All people, let alone Christians know this to be true. Except followers of Jesus are not without hope.

The beauty of the Christian life one is never alone. We have the promised provision of heaven, our mighty God and saviour, faithful counselor of the Holy Spirit who counsels and teaches us, as well as empowers us to minister and speak to one another from a place of a deep-seated love for the Lord who saved us and calls us to love one another.

This love involves restoring a brother or sister in the Lord when they 'miss-step'.

This is already difficult enough in a world that is so counter to biblical truth and principles. That is why it's so important for believers to remember they are loved and have a host of fellow believers cheering them on. Sharing an incredible freedom and mutual responsibility to one another.

In this message, Pastor Andrew encourages Christians to not be quick to refuse the counsel of a brother or sister in the Lord, who is following the biblical call to restore the one who has 'miss-stepped'. Miracles happen when fellow believers are seen as teammates instead of the enemy.

The evil is not speaking out in love, the evil is the enemy of our souls winning out in deceiving us into thinking we are better off with the love and fellowship of the body of Christ.

As we encourage, exhort, and rebuke one another to keep in step with the Holy Spirit - miracles will happen because God's commanded blessing is there!!!