The Last Supper Jesus shared with his disciples was punctuated with some bombshells of betrayal, predictions of desertion, all over a celebration meal given a new and profound meaning, both for those first disciples and for us.

At Christmas we celebrate Jesus’ birthday… but who is he? And why did he come? Listen as we unwrap some of the wonderful truths of the Christmas story together.

Must church leadership be male? Should women preach? Or are those distinctions things of the past? One talk is hardly enough to deal with the textual or cultural issues in this passage – but here is the talk (starting at 30minutes on the video) which attempts to do just that. 1 Timothy 2: 8-15 1…

The last service before a new lockdown, we look to Hebrews 12 for great advice as to how we can keep going in hard times.

We take a look at Matthew 12:38-50 where Jesus, after performing so many amazing miracles, is asked for a sign to prove his identity. Jesus condemns their refusal to believe, then promises ‘the sign of Jonah’ – his death burial and resurrection. The challenge is clear: The evidence is overwhelming – so what is stopping…

What is God’s grace? Why do we need God’s Grace? How do we receive God’s grace? And how should we respond to God’s grace? Join us for the next in our series on the basics of the Christian faith as we consider God’s amazing grace through Ephesians 2:1-10 Watch the whole service here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=943485089489417 To…

A tough passage- but one that, considering current events, should give us much cause for thought and reflection.

True fasting: What Godly Living Looks Like It’s easy to put on a mask and act the part of a true disciple. This chapter deals with that problem head on and leaves us not just with a challenge but a reminder of God’s generous grace. [Bible passage=”Isaiah 58:1-14″]

Isaiah gives the complacent returnees- leaders and people- a blunt expose of their sins and a stern warning of the coming judgement. But the situation is not hopeless- because the LORD himself has made a way of forgiveness.

Isaiah reminds the returned exiles that being back in the land isn’t enough- they now need to live as God’s people. He then issues a call to holiness and Sabbath observance, a call which results in blessings for obedient. But this invitation to belong and obey is for all people everywhere, and to be part…