Preached on 13th of September by Warren Johnson
Passage: James 5:13-20

Bible Reading: Luke 15:11-32
Preacher: Jonathan Plett
Date: 13 September 2026

The Big Question - Are you inclined to welcome all who come [back]?
The Big Idea - We are called to a radical version of hospitality not found in our culture

SERIES OVERVIEW
Our 2026 focus on hope now brings us to Given to Hospitality. Across the Gospels, Jesus is repeatedly found around tables, at meals, and in the homes of others. Sometimes He receives hospitality as a guest; at other times He becomes the host, providing generously and welcoming those whom others would overlook. In these encounters, the table becomes a place where the Kingdom of God is revealed and where the character of His people begins to take shape.

Over fourteen weeks, we will follow these Gospel passages through four movements. A Generous Table explores the abundance of God’s provision and His care for those in need. A Gracious Host focuses on Jesus' welcome of sinners, outsiders, and the undeserving. The Great Banquet looks ahead to the fulfilment of God’s Kingdom, while Stewards of the Table asks what it means for us to receive others, serve humbly, and live as those entrusted with His hospitality. As we sit at the table with Jesus throughout this series, we will see how His grace forms a people who make room for others and set a table of hope before a watching world.

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Preached on 6th of September by Pastor Chris Cullen
Passage: James 5:7-12

Bible Reading: Luke 11:37–54
Preacher: Pastor Aidan Holt
Date: 6 September 2026

The Big Question - Who may enter the heavenly banquet?
The Big Idea - Only those who are truly clean.

SERIES OVERVIEW
Our 2026 focus on hope now brings us to Given to Hospitality. Across the Gospels, Jesus is repeatedly found around tables, at meals, and in the homes of others. Sometimes He receives hospitality as a guest; at other times He becomes the host, providing generously and welcoming those whom others would overlook. In these encounters, the table becomes a place where the Kingdom of God is revealed and where the character of His people begins to take shape.

Over fourteen weeks, we will follow these Gospel passages through four movements. A Generous Table explores the abundance of God’s provision and His care for those in need. A Gracious Host focuses on Jesus' welcome of sinners, outsiders, and the undeserving. The Great Banquet looks ahead to the fulfilment of God’s Kingdom, while Stewards of the Table asks what it means for us to receive others, serve humbly, and live as those entrusted with His hospitality. As we sit at the table with Jesus throughout this series, we will see how His grace forms a people who make room for others and set a table of hope before a watching world.

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Preached on 30th of August by Dave Daniels
Passage: James 5:1-6

Bible Reading: John 2:1–12
Preacher: Pastor Chris Cullen
Date: 30 August 2026

The Big Question - Can I experience the fullness of God’s generous table?
The Big Idea - In Jesus is all the fullness of God’s generous table!

SERIES OVERVIEW
Our 2026 focus on hope now brings us to Given to Hospitality. Across the Gospels, Jesus is repeatedly found around tables, at meals, and in the homes of others. Sometimes He receives hospitality as a guest; at other times He becomes the host, providing generously and welcoming those whom others would overlook. In these encounters, the table becomes a place where the Kingdom of God is revealed and where the character of His people begins to take shape.

Over fourteen weeks, we will follow these Gospel passages through four movements. A Generous Table explores the abundance of God’s provision and His care for those in need. A Gracious Host focuses on Jesus' welcome of sinners, outsiders, and the undeserving. The Great Banquet looks ahead to the fulfilment of God’s Kingdom, while Stewards of the Table asks what it means for us to receive others, serve humbly, and live as those entrusted with His hospitality. As we sit at the table with Jesus throughout this series, we will see how His grace forms a people who make room for others and set a table of hope before a watching world.

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Preached on 23rd of August by Pastor Aidan Holt
Passage: James 4:11-17

Bible Reading: Psalm 116
Preacher: Pastor Chris Cullen
Date: 23 August 2026

The Big Question - How do Christians face death?
The Big Idea - Keep calling on the Lord who gives rest

SERIES OVERVIEW
As our 2026 focus on hope continues, we turn to the book of Psalms in a new series titled Faithful in Prayer. In Daniel, we saw how God's people endure affliction with patient trust in His sovereign rule. In the Psalms, we discover the practice that sustains such endurance. Prayer keeps God's people before the Lord when circumstances remain unresolved and His purposes are not yet clear.

Over eight weeks, we will journey through Psalms that teach us to bring the whole of life before God. From David's morning prayer to cries from the depths, from confession to praise, these songs lead us to trust the Lord in every season. As we walk through them together, we pray that God would deepen our dependence on Him and form us into a people who remain faithful in prayer, confident that our hope is found in Him.

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Preached on 16th of August by Pastor Chris Cullen
Passage: James 4:1-10

Bible Reading: Psalm 145
Preacher: Jonathan Plett
Date: 16 August 2026

The Big Question - To what (or to whom) is your hope linked?
The Big Idea - Pray continually. Praise in all circumstances.

SERIES OVERVIEW
As our 2026 focus on hope continues, we turn to the book of Psalms in a new series titled Faithful in Prayer. In Daniel, we saw how God's people endure affliction with patient trust in His sovereign rule. In the Psalms, we discover the practice that sustains such endurance. Prayer keeps God's people before the Lord when circumstances remain unresolved and His purposes are not yet clear.

Over eight weeks, we will journey through Psalms that teach us to bring the whole of life before God. From David's morning prayer to cries from the depths, from confession to praise, these songs lead us to trust the Lord in every season. As we walk through them together, we pray that God would deepen our dependence on Him and form us into a people who remain faithful in prayer, confident that our hope is found in Him.

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