Episodes

In times of political upheaval and uncertainty, how should Christians pray? As we look to the early church fathers, we may be challenged by their example.

For centuries, Christians have disagreed with one another over various things. Paul’s instructions to the early church in Rome are still as relevant today as they were back then.

In an ever-changing culture, we may find ourselves at odds with wider society. How do we hold to what we believe about sexuality whilst communicating the brilliance of Jesus to those with whom we disagree?

Families are often the place where we let our guard down as disciples. Listen to how four people are working out how to follow Jesus at different stages of family life.

We want to become a cross-shaped church: a place where diverse people find community and all have something to offer. A place where we shape one another and commit to the counter-cultural way of Jesus.

Nobody expected Jesus to rise again – dead people stay dead. But what if he really has risen? What difference could it make?

Sometimes life can feel like a stuck record, but the death and resurrection of Jesus allows us to hear a different song; one we can join in with.

We were saved, but from what? We are saved, but for what? We will be saved, but so what? What difference does the cross actually make to the past, present and future of the human race and the material world?

What did the cross actually achieve? It stripped the authorities of their powers and broke the chains of things that hold us.

The book of Proverbs ends with the description of an amazing role model who shows us what Godly wisdom looks like, lived out in every area of life.

The book of Proverbs contains lots about humility. In fact, it’s where wisdom begins; with a realisation that you know nothing in comparison to the creator.

Life is full of choices. Sometimes two paths can look the same but one way leads to life and the other to death. Wisdom helps us to choose the right one.

Many of Solomon’s proverbs are given by a father to his son. Rather than hoping for our children purely to be happy, surely it’s better that they are wise?

The Psalms are divided in to five groups, each one ending in resounding praise of God. Whatever difficulties we face, whatever mess we are in, however broken the world is right now, this is not the end of the story. May it end in praise.

Psalm 3 is a prayer by a man who had got himself in to a mess and was crying out to God for deliverance. Even when we are facing the consequences of our own poor judgement, we can be sure that God is ready to lift up our heads to face the day.

At a time of chaos and uncertainty, we have a responsibility not to sit back, but to pray for our politicians. Psalm 2 is an introduction for how to pray not for ourselves as individuals, but with a broader view; for those in authority to have wisdom in their decision-making.

This is the start of a new series looking at wisdom. What does it look like? How do you get it? How do you practice it? How does it work out in ordinary life? How do we grow in wisdom so that we can live well? God has given us everything we need in order to know him better and apply that knowledge in our everyday lives – his word and his Spirit.

At the end of a year, we have the opportunity to take stock of the past year and look ahead to the next. Who do we need to thank? Who do we need around us to enable us to continue to run the Christian race well?

Christmas reminds us that we seek an ongoing, unconditional love. It’s also the time when we remember that such love has already been given to us, and we can demonstrate this love to others.

In a society looking for happiness in all sorts of ways, how do we experience real joy that lasts through any and every situation we might face?

As Christians we are called to have hope in the faithfulness of God, and to be people who bring hope into the lives of others. That’s the message of advent.

The parable of the lost sheep shows such extravagant inefficiency, and highlights the lengths God will go to search for those who find themselves separated from him.

We want to be a church who pays careful attention to one another, so that we can help each other grow as disciples. Read more about our Vision and Values

God is still speaking, but are we listening? We want to be a church that is alert to the Spirit’s leading through the gift of prophecy. Read more about our Vision and Values