When it comes to identity, the question "Who is Jesus?" is the most important one we can ask. Steve explains how the answer to that question shapes our identity as a church.

Growing generosity: In this talk we look at the example of some phenomenal women who have led the way in faith and in generosity of heart. Be inspired and challenged to step out in faith!

God loves a cheerful giver …… because God is the cheerful giver! Steve explains how this applies to all areas of our lives.

God wants us to be fruitful in number. To grow we need a building. A great building is the key to our mission, it will unlock mission to the lost people of Woking and beyond! Giving of our finances is the reflection of our spiritual health. We need to invest everything that God has given us - God gives us resources, and we must use them wisely on his behalf. “It doesn’t matter how much God has given you, but it matters eternally what you do with it.”

Faith is not a passive word. Faith in Jesus leads to action. What action of faith is Jesus calling you to today - The call to FOLLOW HIM, SHARE HIM, to SACRIFICE, to GENEROSITY? What is holding you back? Do what he is calling you to do.

We all need a personnel relationship with God, so that the BIG picture means anything at all. What do you look for in a friend? What is Jesus like as a friend? He gets involved in our lives. This inspires SECURITY. He understands us. This inspires INNER PEACE. He keeps his promises to us. This inspires TRUST. He saves us. This inspires CONFIDENCE. It’s not what you know, it’s who you know! What do you look for in a friend?

What is faith? Faith is a gift of the Holy Spirit. We need to steward it well and see it grow otherwise it will be strangled and die. Faith is believing what God says is true, is true. Growing in faith is a journey. Barriers to faith – Misunderstanding, Lack of knowledge, Cynicism, Religion, Fear, Self-Righteousness and Pride. Which ones prevent you from growing in faith? What are you in faith for? What is holding you back from growing in faith?

How Jesus turns fear and doubt into peace and faith. Jesus says, take heart because I have overcome your fears and my power as the resurrected Jesus is here for you... do you want it, do you want to receive peace? The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is available to you to help you overcome fear. What doubts are you harbouring that are holding you back? Jesus would say to you receive my peace. What will help you deal with your doubt …read the book of John it will do you good.

What concerns or worries do you have? How can you find peace? Are we pinning our hopes and plans on external things; which usually only result in short term peace and satisfaction; or on Jesus; whose plans for us are much, much greater than ours; and he would want us to know that there is only one way to get peace and that is through him. There is only one type of peace that lasts and that is an internal thing, that changes your heart from the inside, it is not based on circumstances.

Steve asked the questions, What’s the most courageous thing you’ve done for Jesus? and What part does fear play in holding you back from following Jesus? He suggested we would be at 1 of 3 stages and asked what stage are we at?