This is a recording of me preaching at the Prayerhouse on 8th January 2023 following my return from Donbas in Ukraine just before Christmas. I share some experiences from the trip and we consider how God can seriously promise to comfort people who mourn using us as his means of delivery.

#bakhmut #donbas #warinukraine #comfort #mourning #grief #isaiah61

Every day local heroes like Svetislava risk their lives by driving into cities and towns on the front lines to evacuate families and groups living under artillery bombardment. Thousands have found their way to safer parts of Ukraine because of their sacrifice. Bakhmut is a small city which has taken on an unusual significance to the Russian army who have poured vast resources into retaining their hold of the territory. Join me as I have the huge privilege of riding alongside Svetislava on a mission to evacuate a family - a mum and dad, a young boy and an 18 month old little girl.

#bakhmut #donbass #evacuation #ukraine

Chapter 21 Breakfast with Jesus after a bumper catch of fish for the disciples. Jesus helps Peter get real before appointing him as a shepherd.

#shepherd #breakfast #peter

Chapter 20 This is a day like no other - the supernatural has broken in and changed absolutely everything. The inconceivable is now reality.

#resurrectionday #supernatural #jesus #johnsgospel

Chapter 19 The Jewish hierarchy bring all their manipulative skills to bear on Pilate. In spite of his unscrupulous nature, Pilate seems reluctant to sentence Jesus to death.

#faketrial #innocent #crucifixion #passover

Chapter 18 Jesus is ambushed in the Garden of Gethsemane by his friend, Judas, with a considerable army. He is then subjected to three fake trials with a pre-determined sentance, although the verdict from the Roman Governor is: Not Guilty.

Chapter 17 This is the beautiful prayer of Jesus, just before he is betrayed. Jesus is praying as a father, a son, a High Priest and a friend.

#highpriest #intercession #unity

Chapter 16 Jesus warns his friends of the deep sorrow which will come upon them, as he is taken away from them. He also promises them a joy which no one will be able to take away!

#holyspirit #comforter #truth

Chapter 15 part 2 Not only does Jesus love us as the Father loves him, but he wants us to love each other in the same way as he loves us. He explains that this will involve us laying down our lives.

#greaterlove

Chapter 15 part 1 Jesus explains to this disciples that the secret to being fruitful as a disciple, is staying connected to Jesus - literally living in him.

#vine #pruning #fruitfulness