In the final message of our Fruitful Life series, Pastor Paul Dennison unpacks the highest rung on Peter’s ladder of spiritual growth — love.

Peter calls us to grow in our faith by adding virtue upon virtue: faith, moral excellence, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and finally, agape love — the kind of love that transforms lives and changes the world.

Discover how to:

✅ Practically grow in brotherly kindness and authentic community.

✅ Live out agape love that sacrifices and serves even when it costs you.

✅ Move from being spiritually passive to becoming fruitful and effective in God’s Kingdom.

At the top of the ladder is love — and when we love like Jesus, everything changes.

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In Part 4 of The Fruitful Life series, Pastor Paul Dennison unpacks 2 Peter 1:5–7, focusing on how to keep going and keep growing through seasons of trial and testing.

We explore what it means to develop patient endurance and godliness — staying in the race when you feel like quitting, and living in a way that honours God. Through Scripture, practical steps, and real-life illustrations like the Navy SEAL “bell” story, this message will inspire you to persevere when life gets hard.

Key Topics in This Message:

How to face your inner battles and overcome discouragement (Galatians 6:9)

How to reframe trials as opportunities for growth (James 1:2–4)

How to build endurance one small “yes” at a time (Hebrews 12:1–2)

Why godliness matters and how to train for it (1 Timothy 4:7)

Why you need community to finish the race strong (Hebrews 10:24–25)

Whether you’re battling doubt, weariness, or the temptation to quit, this message will remind you:

Don’t ring the bell. Keep going. Keep growing.

Video Description: 

Self-control isn’t just about willpower — it’s about Spirit-power. In Part 3 of our series The Fruitful Life, we explore how to move from a “have-to” approach to faith into a “want-to” desire for God. Drawing from 2 Peter 1:5–8 and Galatians 5, we’ll see how biblical self-control is not suppressing our desires by force, but being captivated by a greater desire — the love of Christ.

We’ll look at the science behind self-control, the difference between Stoic discipline and Spirit-led living, and how to apply practical, God-honouring steps in everyday life. You’ll discover how to let the Holy Spirit shape your heart so that temptation loses its grip — and how to fall more in love with Jesus so that His song is sweeter than anything else you hear.

Whether you’re struggling with your words, your habits, or your thoughts, this message will equip you with biblical truth and practical tools to live a fruitful, Spirit-led life.

Key Texts: 2 Peter 1:5–8, Galatians 5:16–25, Philippians 2:13, Proverbs 25:28

In Part 2 of The Fruitful Life series, Pastor Paul unpacks the second step in Peter’s “ladder of spiritual maturity” from 2 Peter 1:5—adding moral excellence and knowledge to our faith.

Discover what the Bible means by moral excellence (Greek: aretē)—the courageous pursuit of what is good and right in every area of life—and how biblical knowledge transforms us from the inside out, shaping our decisions, relationships, and worldview.

Through practical examples, powerful illustrations, and spiritual disciplines like Lectio Divina, you’ll be challenged to make every effort to grow in your walk with Christ, so your life becomes visibly fruitful.

Are you ready to grow? In this five-week series, we're climbing the spiritual ladder that Peter lays out in 2 Peter 1—one virtue at a time.

In Part 1, The First Rung, we explore how everything in the Christian life begins with faith. Not just belief in God, but personal, wholehearted trust in Jesus Christ. Faith is the foundation from which a fruitful life begins.

Join us as we dig into what it means to know God experientially, trust His great and precious promises, and take the first step toward spiritual growth.

In Part 1, The First Rung, we explore how everything in the Christian life begins with faith. Not just belief in God, but personal, wholehearted trust in Jesus Christ. Faith is the foundation from which a fruitful life begins.

Join us as we dig into what it means to know God experientially, trust His great and precious promises, and take the first step toward spiritual growth.

In this powerful message titled Uncommon Valour, we explore the story of Jonathan and his armor bearer from 1 Samuel 14 and the incredible courage they displayed in the face of overwhelming odds. Pastor Justin challenges us to embrace faith-driven courage — the kind that steps out even when victory isn't guaranteed.

Learn why every believer needs "armor bearers" in their lives, how to stand strong when the world wants you to blend in, and why uncommon valor is essential for advancing God’s kingdom. This message is a call to rise up, fight your battles, and take bold steps of faith that may lead to breakthrough.

If you've felt tired, defeated, or unsure of your next step, this sermon will encourage you to press forward with deep conviction — because maybe, just maybe, God is about to move powerfully on your behalf.

Standalone sermon from Anne Gray

Acts - The Church On Mission

Holiday Club Sunday | Apostle Paul’s Story of the Storm | Acts 27-28 (First-Person Drama)

Join us for a powerful and creative retelling of Acts 27–28, brought to life through a dramatic first-person narrative by our Pieter Trichardt portraying the Apostle Paul. This message takes a fresh and engaging turn as Paul himself shares the gripping story of his shipwreck, storm, survival, and the divine detour to Malta.

“When all hope was lost... God’s purpose still prevailed.”

In this unique message, we’re reminded:

Storms do not mean we’re out of God’s will.

Obedience matters more than comfort.

Malta (our detour) might just be our greatest ministry.

God still speaks—listen, trust, obey.

Be encouraged that no storm, no snake, no shipwreck can separate us from the love and purpose of Christ. Let this dramatic retelling stir your faith and renew your hope.

“Your ship may be breaking apart, but your Saviour never will.”