This week’s sermon, Return & Rejoicing, reflects on Luke 10:17–24, where the seventy-two return to Jesus full of joy after being sent out in His name. As we explore their return, we’re reminded that the true source of Christian joy is not success, strength, or even spiritual victory, but the grace of belonging to Christ, knowing that the names of Christ’s followers are written in heaven. On Pentecost Sunday, this message calls us to go and serve in the power of the Holy Spirit, remembering it is essential to return again and again to Jesus to connect and renew in His strength.

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This episode was produced by Emma Weaver (Reading) and Mike Weaver (Preaching & Prayers) It was mixed by Mike Weaver and Andrew Kember. It was edited by Barbara-Anne Hoey. Our soundtrack music is ‘Blessed Assurance (All My Attempts to be Satisfied)’ by Jaywan Maxwell, Michael Farren, Nathan Singh & Rhyan Shirley (City Alight Music), performed by Gordon Eastop & Mike Weaver.