We live in an uncertain world facing an uncertain future. In many places Christians face attacks from without and compromises from within. The book of Revelation provides hope and comfort assuring us that God is in control.

As Stephen concludes the speech in his own defence, he reminds the Jewish Council that Idolatry is always disastrous, no matter what shape the idol. Israel has a bad track record - they’ve always been inclined to worship the things they’ve made, whether a golden calf in the wilderness, or a temple building in Jerusalem.

As Stephen continues his defence speech to the Sanhedrin Council, he points out that the nation of Israel has a poor track record when it comes to listening to the ones God sends to rescue them - as shown in the story of Moses, their great lawgiver. “It’s one thing to pay lip service to God’s law and another thing altogether to serve him from the heart,” says Stephen - as shown by Israel’s refusal to pay attention to the Spirit or the Messiah.

Join us as we take a look at Acts 7:17-40 together in a sermon titled "Lip Service".

After he is arrested, Stephen’s defence speech pushes back on his hard hearted Israelite opponents. They’re simply doing what they’ve always done, by opposing those God sends to save them. Opposing God’s saviour is never a smart option… why do we keep doing it?

Having survived the Devil’s onslaught of deception and duress, the infant church now faces the dangers of division and diversion. The apostles find new ways to keep focused on their mission, while prioritising practical care as well. Can we?

Join us as we take a look at Acts 6:1-7 together in a sermon titled "Maintaining Our Mission".

Alanis Morissette’s song “Ironic” has often been criticised for the way it misunderstands irony. Our author Luke, though, shows us multiple layers of irony as the authorities seek to quash the message of Jesus - their efforts are almost laughable, because the message of the ‘new covenant in his blood’ is unstoppable.

At a time when the fresh new church was sharing everything so that nobody was in need, one couple saw an opportunity to shine. But somehow, they completely missed the point – with disastrous consequences. Maybe money and hypocrisy are still the Devil’s favourite weapons today?

Join us as we take a look at Acts 4:32-5:14 together in a sermon titled “Dumb Ways to Die”.

What’s in a name? Quite a lot, if that name is “Jesus Christ of Nazareth.” That’s the name the Apostles are proclaiming, that’s the name that raised the crippled man from his mat, and that’s the name the Jewish leaders are desperate to see silenced. But Peter and John are convinced that’s the only name we need - and so they boldly continue to proclaim it.

With the launch of the first century church, the Apostles immediately find themselves at the centre of a storm. In the name of Jesus, they raise a beggar from his mat, reminding the crowd that God raised Jesus from death in the same way. But if that’s true, there are big implications - which soon leads to trouble!

Join us as we take a look at Acts 3:1-4:4 together in a sermon titled "Standing with Jesus".

Join us in welcoming Rev Phil Court back as we take a look at Psalm 116:1-9, Mark 4:30-32 together in a sermon titled "Our shelter from the stormy blast".