At the start of the Advent sermon series Ned takes a look at the first mention of Bethlehem in the Bible. Bethlehem's story begins as it will continue, as one of life being brought out of sorrow and struggle. We look at this through the lens of baptism and how this might teach us all the call on our life.

Ned continues on from last week talking about apocalyptic writing and impulses that emerge during cultural upheaval and collapse. How do we respond in an age where the people are imagining the 'end times' and when the fantasies are all focussed on the cosmic battles we invest in? God is already doing something to fix the mess we're in. Our dreams for restoration and victory of destruction has come true in the person of Jesus Christ.

On Remembrance Sunday Ned explores the apocalyptic message of Jesus and asks, "what should we make of this?" Why do we always have war?

Jesus called everyday, ordinary people to follow him. They were not prepared. They were called and then they were shaped. Will we follow the same calling?

What does it take for us to draw close to God? The Sadducees, the Pharisees and the Scribes have different approaches but how do we follow Jesus?

Sarah Clayton walks us through the story of the healing of Bartimaeus. Is this story a culmination of what Jesus has been showing about the eyes of faith?

Our consumer culture demands that we remain dissatisfied in order that it continues to function. What do we truly need? What will make us truly happy?

We live in a world where we can't stop blaming others, manipulating and controlling others. How does the resurrection of Jesus change that? And should we really watch the films, Jesus Christ Superstar and Risen?!

As Olivia begins her journey of faith by being baptised into Christ's Church, Ned reflects on how to run the long race of discipleship and how we can encourage one another to complete the race without tripping up.

We were created for humble service and joyful community. Jesus calls us to become like dependent little children and a servant to all we meet.