What if the secret to church growth wasn't about getting bigger, but about getting smaller? Join Grant Watts as he unveils the transformative potential of connect groups in nurturing genuine community and fostering spiritual growth. Join him as he explores the importance of "growing smaller" and how it can transform individual lives and the church as a whole. 

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Ever feel overwhelmed by the idea of sharing your faith? This Sunday, Nathan tackles this very question, exploring how we're called to share the love of Christ – a love that listens and understands, rather than judges. Drawing powerful insights from the Great Commission, the compassionate example of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:27-30), the practical ministry of the early church (Acts 6:1-7), and Paul's engaging approach in Athens (Acts 17:16-31), Nathan reveals how these timeless passages challenge and equip us for truly effective outreach, one rooted in empathy and understanding. Join us and discover how to make a real difference in the world around you, by truly listening to the stories of those around you.

Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 10:25-37, Acts 6:1-7, Genesis 1:27, Acts 17:16-31

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Why is going to church on Sunday so important? Andrew East tackles this question in this episode, exploring the purpose and power of gathering together as a Christian community.  He draws inspiration from our commitment to Connect, Grow, and Serve through regular gatherings, and links it directly to the biblical call in Hebrews 10:19-25 to "draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith" and to "consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds." Join Andrew as he discusses how Sunday services provide essential elements for a thriving Christian life: fellowship, worship, teaching, and opportunities to serve.

Hebrews 10:19-25

Message from Sunday the 2nd of February 2025.

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This Message is from January 26th. We finish our series, What God Taught Me in 2024. This week we wrapped up our series with an incredible finale! Three special guests from our congregation shared powerful testimonies about what God has been doing in their lives over the past year. Among them was Corey Gregory, Corey joined our church in September last year and has experienced a profound transformation in his heart and life since passionately committing to following Jesus. In his testimony, Corey shares his journey with God and how he discovered his identity in Christ.

(Due to technical difficulties we could not upload Barb's testimony).

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This Message is from January 26th. We finish our series, What God Taught Me in 2024.  This week we wrapped up our series with an incredible finale! Three special guests from our congregation shared powerful testimonies about what God has been doing in their lives over the past year. Among them was John Finlay, a beloved member of MBC for 20 years. John reflected on God’s overarching plan for our lives, drawing profound insights from the Book of Job and the rich conversations in its final verses. 

(Due to technical difficulties we could not upload Barb's testimony).

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This message is from January 19th. We continue our series, What God Taught Me in 2024, with a special guest message from Andrew Margetson. Andrew reflects on the lessons God revealed to him last year, focusing on three powerful themes: Turning Up, Knowing How Many Talents You Have Been Given, and Being Aware of Your Rear-View Mirror. Ultimately focusing on a deeper reliance on God as we step into 2025.  

Matthew 26, Luke 19

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This message is from January 12th. We continue our series What God Taught Me in 2024 with a special message from Diane Ponsen sharing her reflections on the lessons God revealed to her last year. Drawing from the rich narratives of Exodus, Diane explores how God's faithfulness, guidance, and provision through the story of His people have deeply shaped her journey of faith. Be encouraged by her insights.

John 15:1-4, Exodus 13:22, Exodus 19:3-6, Exodus 24:3, Exodus 24:17-18, Exodus 32:1-6, Joshua 24:14-15

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This message is from January 5th. Andrew kicked off our first series for 2025, What God Taught Me In 2024. Andrew shared an inspiring message from Hebrews 12:1-3, encouraging us to fix our eyes on Jesus as we reflect on the lessons of the past year and step into the new one. Exploring how staying focused on Christ can transform our perspective and strengthen our faith.


Hebrews 12:1-3, Romans 15:4, Galatians 5:16-17

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This message is from Christmas Day, December 25th. Andrew shares a Christmas message, finishing our Advent series on Love For A Change and focusing on the christmas carol of O Come All Ye Faithful and changing it. Expressing that the Christmas story of Jesus being born on earth and then sacrificing himself for us is for those who are faithless, inviting us that God is faithful. 

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This message is from Sunday morning, December 22nd. This week Grant reflected on the third word of Advent: Peace. He unpacks the profound difference between the world's view of peace—defined by the absence of conflict—and the Bible's depiction of peace as the active, added Shalom (Hebrew) and Eirene (Greek) of God and His righteousness.

Isaiah 26:3, Isaiah 9:6, John 14:27, Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 5:44, Isaiah 11:6-9, Amos 9:13, Isaiah 32:15, Matthew 10:34, John 3:19, Colossians 1:19-20

Before Grant shared his message we watched the Bible Project Video on Peace - https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/shalom-peace/

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