Jubilee Community Church Maidenhead

Sarah-Jane Marshall lead us through Luke 9:1–17, showing how God advances His Kingdom through ordinary people, combines gospel proclamation with practical compassion, and teaches us to depend on His provision when we feel inadequate for the task He has given us.

Esther explores Jesus’ healing of a sick woman and the raising from the dead of Jairus’ daughter (Luke 8:40-56), showing how faith often requires risk, how Jesus brings restoration to our identity, and how His power brings resurrection life and hope even in seemingly impossible situations.

Visiting speaker Sarah Clay shared her personal testimony alongside stories from the charity she leads, Voices of Hope. Through Scripture and lived experience, she reflected that the valleys, weaknesses and injustices we experience do not disqualify us; when entrusted to God, they can become places of healing, strength, blessing and ministry for others.

Stuart introduces Luke 8:22-25 by recounting a dramatic car accident in which his wife Louise cried, “Help us Jesus,” using it to illustrate that while storms and crises are an inevitable part of life, Christians can trust that Jesus is with them, present, powerful, and sovereign even when he seems silent.

Using the Psalms, Esther Dauncey explores seven types of prayer: praise, thanksgiving, confession, lament, petition, intercession, and surrender. Prayer transforms us to be like Jesus, invites honesty before God, and calls us to persistently seek His will. Prayer is about relationship with God and partnering with Him to bring His kingdom on earth.

This sermon explores where God is when life is difficult and His presence feels hidden. Using personal experiences of raising two deaf children and the story of Elisha in 2 Kings 6, David Easton reminds believers that God is always present, working for good, and greater than any challenge, even when unseen.

Stuart shows us how God’s kindness is central to His nature and should shape His people. Through David’s covenant kindness to Mephibosheth, a broken, forgotten exile, we see a picture of God’s grace toward us. Jesus invites us to His table despite our failures. Receive God’s kindness, show it to others, and yourself.

Visiting Speaker Keith Gaitskell explores the meaning of God’s goodness, arguing it is far more than moral perfection. Through Scripture and Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, he presents God as loving, generous, and trustworthy. He encourages believers to combat doubt through thankfulness, cultivating faith by regularly remembering and celebrating God’s goodness and provision.

Jono shares a testimony of spiritual renewal, using an amphora filled with oil to illustrate believers being continually filled by the Holy Spirit. Reflecting on personal stagnation and repentance, he urges authentic discipleship, obedience, church community, and reliance on Christ. He warns against hidden sin and encourages prayer, repentance, and transformation.

(Please note that the recording has a brief period of low volume at the start. The audio level has been increased and stabilises after approximately 7minutes 30seconds)

Mark G introduced part two of Jubilee's summer preaching series, focusing on a theme God had placed on his heart: gratitude.