Open Heaven Church:

Do not be anxious about anything? 

Peace is hard to come by these days, but in this week’s talk from our series, “The Way To Wellbeing”, Renae unpacks some of the keys to cultivating and guarding a peace that lasts.

In the second talk of our new series, “The Way To Wellbeing”, Sarah shares with us some very helpful habits that are enabling her to cultivate the spiritual fruit of joy. She unpacks for us Nehemiah 8, focusing on the passage “the joy of the Lord is your strength”.

It is no secret that we are broken beings in need of a doctor. But where sinful nature brings brokenness, the Spirit brings wellness. It is the Holy Spirit who reveals and shows us the way, outworking the Father’s will that we would be whole and complete in Christ. But the fruit of the Spirit doesn’t just appear. It needs cultivating and nurturing. To produce the fruit of wellness and not brokenness requires friendship and accountability, rhythms of grace and intentionality. This is not just about getting through a season, but building healthy foundations for life.

Conversations About Race is an ongoing series of discussions with members of Open Heaven about racism in the UK, their experiences, and how we can be an inclusive church community. In this episode, Joe speaks to students Michael and Renae about their reaction to George Flyod's death, the #BlackLivesMatter movement and their experiences growing up in the UK education system.

In this episode Ness speaks to John and Sheryl about their experiences of racism in the UK and abroad, and how we can be a welcoming and diverse church community. 

In 1 Kings 19 we find the prophet Elijah close to suicide. Tired, hungry and without community he wanders into the wilderness, exhausted after a successful but punishing showdown. In this place God-the-Provider nurtures and cares for Elijah when he can no longer look after himself or his body. To run the marathon of faith set before us we must live in a sustainable way, stewarding our body as we journey. How do we love and care for ourselves in order that we might love and serve those around us?

Whether you are a student reliant on government funding, or a growing family finding your income being stretched further and further, we all find ourselves with money to steward. Often fear dictates our feelings towards money, making us believe we don't have enough to provide for own needs, let alone those of others or the church. But as Rachel unpacks in her talk, it is our values which shape our attitude, which in turn shape how we act. So as you listen back and hear wisdom from people within the church who are on a journey with this themselves, ask yourself the question, how best can I steward the money He has given me?

Whether you are a student reliant on government funding, or a growing family finding your income being stretched further and further, we all find ourselves with money to steward. Often fear dictates our feelings towards money, making us believe we don't have enough to provide for own needs, let alone those of others or the church. But as Rachel unpacks in her talk, it is our values which shape our attitude, which in turn shape how we act. So as you listen back and hear wisdom from people within the church who are on a journey with this themselves, ask yourself the question, how best can I steward the money He has given me?

How do we receive the gift of life? Although there is the promise of eternity, the time we have on this earth is limited. The days we have to make the most of this gift are numbered. There is only so long to enjoy His creation, to build relationships with those around us, and pursue our purpose. But in a world that is constantly competing for our time, how do we steward it wisely? How do we find rest amongst the chaos and take back control? To hear some thoughts on how we practically do this today, listen back to the podcast.

What does it mean for us to live under an Open Heaven? What does it look like for us to be spirit-filled followers living spirt-filled lives? The early church operated in the spirit as a means of advancing the Kingdom of God, and as our guest speakers shared on Sunday, the same can be said of the church today. Healings, prophesies and radical salvations can be part of modern day testimonies, and we would like to see more! Listen back to this week's two part podcast from Sarah and Chloe Richards on how to steward the supernatural.