What does it really mean to worship God?

In this service from St Peter’s, we explore worship as something far greater than singing on a Sunday. Worship is a response to who God is, expressed through our praise, our choices and the way we live each day.

This message encourages us to refocus our attention on God, approach Him with gratitude and offer every part of our lives in worship.

Chris explores the meaning of grace through Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15. He explains that God’s grace forgives us, saves us and empowers us, meeting us not when we have everything together, but in the middle of our weakness and mess. Drawing on his own experience, Chris considers how busyness can keep us from recognising what is happening within us and receiving the love of God. He encourages us to make space for prayer, change the way we think about God and ourselves, and become people who extend the same grace to others.

Liam explores Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:14–16: “You are the light of the world.” Drawing on the imagery of a solar eclipse and the wider biblical story of light, he looks at how the Holy Spirit empowers ordinary people to reflect God’s goodness in a world that desperately needs it. The message is not to try harder, but to receive from God and participate with him - overcoming fear, insecurity and comparison to serve, speak and act when he prompts us. Receive the gift, become the gift; receive the light, become the light.

As part of our "You Are a Gift" series, speaker Anne Whyte turns our attention to a gift our world desperately needs but often struggles to extend: mercy. From cancel culture to harsh political rhetoric, we live in a moment defined more by judgment than grace but Scripture reveals a God who describes himself first and foremost as "compassionate and gracious... abounding in love."

Tracing mercy from Exodus, through the incarnation, to Jesus kneeling to wash his disciples' feet, Anne explores what it means to receive mercy so fully that we're compelled to give it away even to people who irritate, offend, or hurt us. Along the way, she unpacks Jesus's challenging call in the Sermon on the Mount to love our enemies, and asks how the Holy Spirit can gift us mercy when we've run out of our own.

Honest, practical, and rooted in real stories from our church community, this episode also addresses the tension between showing mercy and maintaining healthy boundaries because mercy was never meant to mean allowing ourselves to be mistreated.

Steph explores what it means to be the “house of the Lord”, beginning with Hebrews 10:19–25 and the access to God made possible through Jesus. She explains that God’s presence is not confined to church buildings; through the Holy Spirit, believers are God’s living temple, with Christ as their foundation. Steph encourages us to keep building our lives on Christ by reading the Bible, praying, worshipping and growing in Christian community. Whatever season or difficulty we face, we are invited to keep returning to Jesus and allow him to transform us.

Kylie explores the gift of administration through 1 Corinthians 12:18–28, where Paul describes the Church as one body made up of many different, essential parts. She explains that biblical administration is more than being organised: it is about offering wisdom, guidance and practical structures that help people move forward and use their own gifts well. Kylie encourages those with this gift to use it with integrity, humility, courage and grace, serving both the Church and the wider community. She also challenges leaders and visionaries to ask for help and value those who can turn ideas into practical action.

In this episode, John explores the spiritual gift of hospitality through Ephesians 4:1–6, showing how Paul’s picture of the church as one body with many parts shapes the way Christians are called to live and serve together. He explains that hospitality is more than inviting people into our homes; it is seeing the glory of God in others and responding with love, humility, and service, following the example of Jesus. Drawing on passages such as Matthew 20, John 13, and 1 Corinthians 13, John encourages listeners to use whatever gifts God has given them in a way that builds community and reflects Christ’s love. Practical applications include being present with people, looking and listening intentionally, and practising consistent, humble acts of welcome and encouragement in everyday life.

Main Scripture: Ephesians 4:1–6.

In this episode of You Are a Gift, Liam Baah Hart challenges how we think about greatness and worth. Drawing on Mark 10 and John 13, he shows that Jesus defines greatness not by how many people serve us, but by how many we're willing to serve. Liam explains that real service doesn't come from trying to earn approval or prove ourselves, but from first receiving God's love. Whether you're a lifelong Christian or just exploring faith, this episode is an honest look at status, selfishness and what it means to serve from a place of being served rather than obligation.

In this episode, Howard explores the role of teaching within the church, focusing on the fivefold ministry in Ephesians 4and the importance of grounding every believer in God's Word. Drawing on 2 Timothy 3–4 and Revelation 12, he explains how faithful biblical teaching equips Christians to grow in maturity, stand firm in difficult circumstances, and live as overcomers through Christ. Howard encourages listeners to rely on the Holy Spirit, apply Scripture to everyday life, and keep their eyes fixed on Jesus rather than passing trends or popular opinions. Whether you're a long-time Christian or simply exploring the Bible, this talk offers practical encouragement to grow in faith through God's unchanging Word.

In this week's message from St Peter's, Andrew explores what it means to recognise that every believer is a gift to the Church and to the world. Looking at Scripture, he unpacks how God equips ordinary people for extraordinary purposes, encouraging us to discover our calling, serve others faithfully, and reflect Christ in our daily lives.