Mick encourages us to do our basic training as soldiers of Christ, to enable us to stand strong through good times and times of battle that will surely come through as followers of Christ.

It only takes a spark to get the fire going. The book of Acts is series of little sparks and we can see the parallel today; The migration spark, the gospel spark, the apostolic spark, the community spark and the prophetic spark.

Imagine a world without Jesus - he is the hinge of history. Everything changed with Jesus! Is he worthy? Where is Jesus in your life?

Faith - what is it? why do we need it?

Maturity - what does it mean to become a disciple, to grow in our walk with God and our love for Jesus?

Everything we do is affected by politics in one way or another. How can the church and us as individuals be active as a Christian in politics today?

With this verse "Mercy triumph over Judgement" ringing in our ears Jon speaks of how all life is precious to God, eternally!

As we go into the Autumn season and all that we have planned as a church together, Steve reminds us of 2 important characteristics of the church - the bond of unity and the beauty of the local church. Knowing who we are as Disciples enables us to love another and love the lost - our primary role as the church!

Starting with a fun crisp-tasting game at the start of our family service, Jon shows how the fruit of the spirit should shape what we "taste" like to the world around us! We should be Holy Spirit "flavoured" with love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

It's easy to make decisions based on what we see. But making decisions based on the unseen - now that's different and takes faith! Paul asks us her e in Corinthians to look through the lens of faith and take big steps!