Sue deals with the scattering of the disciples as a result of the persecution of the young church, recognising this was all part of God's plan to spread the gospel. She alludes to trouble becoming the norm for a Christian believer. Although this can be costly, the presence of the Holy Spirit will empower, guide and comfort in such times of adversity.

Rick talks from Acts 4 about our need to surrender our all at the feet of Jesus just as Barnabus had laid his all at the feet of the Apostles, and the subsequent awful cost of lying to the Holy Spirit by Ananias and Sapphira with their attempt to receive glory from their deception.

Brian looks briefly at the sustaining value of God's word, before examining the accounts of Acts 3 and 4 considering how divine encounters should still be our expectation today.

Chrissie follows the accounts from Acts 2 to emphasise the expectation of believers 'together as one', and the empowerment provided by the coming of the Holy Spirit

Bladimir provides a brief but profound reminder of the heart of God towards wayward man, that will leave you rejoicing in His love.

Chrissie briefly addresses the children with the story of the boy Samuel hearing God's call, before sharing with the main congregation about prayer and the importance of listening.

Brian briefly examines the manner in which the early church continued following the sudden growth of followers recorded in the Acts of the Apostles.

Where do I go for guidance? Tim takes us to the surrounding events that influenced Daniel whilst forced into exile from the age of 15 through to his 80s, as to how he handled his big life questions.

Bladimir, compares the law of the Medes and Persians deceitfully enforced to destroy Daniel with the overwhelming law of grace enacted by Jesus to save mankind, reminding Christians that "WE ARE the righteousness of God through Jesus Christ."

David provides a number of modern day parallels to the feast of Belshazzar in an attempt to interpret what this story could mean within todays uncertain world.