As the first generation of apostles died out they conveyed a message that future generations could live by - that we can still meet Jesus, by His Spirit and that to live the life of Jesus now, we need to be sure to understand who He is.
Read MoreAs our series on John’s gospel comes to an end, James explores the legacies we have received and the legacy we will pass on but from an understanding that this is all for God’s glory.
Read MoreAre you living the life God’s wants for you? How do you truly make God your rock and foundation? If God is our creator and sustainer, how do we allow Him to sustain us in all the areas of our lives? 3 pointers to start you off could be to pursue His presence, answer His call and stay in your lane!
Read MoreIn recent weeks, negotiations about our buildings have progressed significantly. Listen to this podcast to give you an update and to know what to be praying for.
Read MoreJesus wants us to have Peace in Him - what does that mean and how can we grow into that Peace so that we are not overcome by the troubles of this world.
Read MoreJesus tells the disciples that the Spirit is coming. Coming to bear witness to him and the disciples are to join in. What does that look like?
Read MoreChristianity is not about following a set of rules; it is about a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. And like any personal relationship, if we are going to make our relationship with Jesus grow we need to spend time with Him.”
Read MoreThere is a big difference between being in trouble and having a troubled heart. In John 14 Jesus tells his disciples the key to not having a troubled heart which is trusting God. Jesus does not just say trust me, he also says why. This is just as relevant to us today.
Read MoreWhen Jesus reinstates Peter as the leader of the church he shows us key steps to rebuilding trust: forgiveness, facing mistakes and facing the future. These are simple steps we can follow.
Read MoreWe journey with Jesus’ followers from the burial of Jesus to the realisation of his resurrection. They go from despair to hope. John’s experience of the resurrection was a gradual dawning of hope and believing. He steps into faith. Where are we on this journey and what does it mean?
Read MoreThe Cross is all about forgiveness. The people of God are a forgiven and a forgiving people. How do we live out this truth and what does forgiveness really look like?
Read MoreOn the cross, Jesus makes a way for Mary and John to look upon one another as family. The church has received these words as not just an instruction for them but for all of us in the way we live our everyday lives.
Signs are put there for a reason, whether to warn or declare, celebrate or convict. As usual for a cruxifiction Jesus had a sign above his head, but this sign was different to the others, it explains much more than its owners intended. What does the sign above your head say?
Read MoreBob Dylan put it simply. “It might be the devil or it might be the Lord but you’ve gotta serve somebody”. Pilate has a problem. He knows Jesus should be freed, but there is the crowd and there is Caesar. Who will he serve? What lessons for us about who we are serving in our everyday lives.
Read MoreSim and James talk about Sunday’s all-age gathering on fasting and repentance where we filled a big box with the stuff of our lives and some water and tried to make sense of what God wants for us.
Read MoreWhat would you do if you found yourself face to face with Jesus? Pilate found himself all alone with Jesus. What did he do? He chose to walk away. How can we learn from Pilate and not make the same mistake.
Read MoreAs Jesus is tried there are three answers to the Father’s will. “No”, “Yes and No” and “Yes”. Jesus’ “Yes” changes the world and your “Yes” can change it too.
Read MoreBishop Viv gives her insight into John's Gospel on the night Jesus was betrayed. Jesus asked the question "who are you looking for?" Do we ask ourselves the same question? Who do we seek? Who do we find? and What Do We See in Jesus?
Read MoreJesus washes the Disciples feet and then tells them to do the same. Could you wash someone's feet if you knew they were about to betray you? Jesus shows us how we can.
Read MoreAt times it feels like everything is being shaken and we become unsure in our lives and culture. We have a choice to make, we can try and fix things ourselves or place our trust in Jesus. Which will we do?
Read More