What does it look like to be a disciple of Jesus? How can I know if I’m doing well as a disciple? We discover that it all boils down to just two things - and if we keep our focus on them, we will both please God and flourish ourselves.

What did Jesus mean when he said ‘go and make disciples’? What exactly is a disciple, and what does ‘making’ one involve? Looking closer, we discover that all of Jesus’ followers are called to be disciples, and that is something we need to live out all day, every day.

This message looks at teaching from Jesus and the Apostle Paul on the subject of Singleness. Particularly looking at the Pain, the Pressures and the Potential in the single lifestyle.

There are so many things which are important for children to learn at school, for us to pass on to the next generation. This morning we’re going think about something that we have a responsibility to get hold of and pass on to the next generation: even more important than times tables.

“Psalm 88 makes people uncomfortable. It confronts the ways we pray and the ways we think prayer must be done. It confronts all of the memories we have of dark and lonely nights in our own lives. It confronts the relationship we have with God. It confronts each of us with its truth stripped bare of any nice platitudes. It shines a bright light on the darkest places where the human soul wallows.” (Beth Tanner)

From the story of Elijah in 1 Kings, we see the importance of Solitude and Silence in our maturing as followers of Jesus.

How can I live a flourishing life? This psalm seems to set out a clear and straightforward approach. But we need to read it carefully, as it’s not quite as straightforward as it looks…

From prison, John the Baptist sends his disciples to check he has not misunderstood Jesus and asks “are you the one?” Jesus response is that the kingdom that John has been waiting for has come,  but in an unexpected way.

As we come to the end of the letter to the Colossian Christians, loving one another and working together for Jesus really comes into focus. What does this look like to put this into practice in our daily lives?

Paul reminds the church of the importance of prayer, continuing to be devoted to prayer, being watchful and with thanksgiving.