Revelation Church Manchester
Recorded messages from Revelation Church Manchester. Find out more at www.revelationchurchmanchester.co.uk
Episodes
REMEMBER HIS PROMISES | HABAKKUK #3 | ROBIN COX
In Habakkuk 3:1-16, Habakkuk continues his prayer to God with a poem. Throughout his petition in this passage, we see that Habakkuk is in awe of what the Lord has done, and is confident that he can do it again. This week Robin encourages us to remind ourselves of the character of God, the works he has accomplished, and the promises he has made to us. As we grow in our knowledge of who God is, the
HOW WE WAIT ON GOD | HABAKKUK #2 | DUNCAN BELL
In Habakkuk 2, the prophet Habakkuk takes a stand at his watchtower after crying out to God about the growing threat of Babylon. When God answers him, Habakkuk is met with a simple command; wait on the Lord. This week Duncan encourages us to trust God's promises in the midst of life's difficulties. As we learn to rely on his perfect timing, we can be confident that he will fulfill his promises, an
BRINGING OUR ANGER | HABAKKUK #1 | MATT BERRY
In Habakkuk 1, we see the prophet Habakkuk crying out to the Lord in anger, seeking to find an answer to the injustice his people are facing. When God responds to him, we see that these frustrations are not met with instant relief, but with a promise that God is doing a good work in the midst of the struggles. This week, Matt reminds us that while we may not understand the hardships we face, we ca
IDENTITY | BY DESIGN #7 | DUNCAN BELL
At Jesus' baptism in Matthew 3:13-17, right at the beginning of his ministry, the words the Father speaks over him are words of identity. In this message we see that we find our truest selves neither by looking to the world, nor inside of ourselves, but by choosing to lay down our own desires to receive our identity from the Father.
VICTORY OVER LUST | BY DESIGN #6 | DUNCAN BELL
In Matthew 5:27-30, Jesus warns against lust. With powerful words, he speaks of how sexual sin will lead to death. For many Christians, the fight against lust and pornography seems hopeless but in this teaching we see how Christ has come to overcome all sin - including sexual sin. We can be confident that all of our sin has been forgiven, and that it no longer controls us. Through grasping the gos
FRIENDSHIP | BY DESIGN #5 | JEM L
This week we return to our By Design series, exploring the truth of friendship within the Bible. Through the Biblical examples of Ruth and Naomi, David and Jonathan and more, we begin to see how much we have lost sight of the depth of friendship that we can have today. In this message, Jem highlights that the whole story of the Bible can be viewed as a restoration of a friendship that was lost, t
RESPONDING TO THE RESURRECTION | HE IS ALIVE #4 | NAT PATTISON
In John 21:15-25, we see how Jesus challenges Simon Peter, asking him three times if he truly loves him. As Peter witnesses and convenes with the resurrected Christ, he cannot help but run to him, in spite of his own shortcomings. This week Nat challenges us to think about our own response to the resurrection of Jesus. As we begin to grasp the depth of his love for us, we are encouraged to follow
JOINED WITH CHRIST | HE IS ALIVE #3 | BETHANY COX
In John 21:1-14, we see the disciples unable to catch anything as they fish, until Jesus appears to them on the shore. As he proceeds to sit down with the disciples and enjoy breakfast with them, we are encouraged by the fact that Jesus gave up his life so that he could join in fellowship with us. This week Bethany highlights the beautiful picture of Christ and his church sharing a meal together,
JESUS IS THE CHRIST | HE IS ALIVE #2 | JOSIAH DAMISA
In John 20 we see the resurrected Jesus make his first appearance to Mary Magdalene and the disciples. This Easter Sunday, Josiah reminds us of the great news that Jesus' resurrection is for each of our lives. As we reflect on Christ's sacrifice for us, and the new life he has brought us into, we begin to realise that our satisfaction comes solely from him.
ENTHRONED IN GLORY | HE IS ALIVE #1 | JEM L
In John 19:1-22, we read about Jesus' sentencing before the Jewish crowds and his subsequent death on the cross. As Jesus is prepared for his crucifixion, Pilate mocks his claim to kingship, laying purple robes and a crown of thorns upon him. This week Jem highlights the deep irony of Pilate's actions. The cross is not simply a dark point in history, nor a moment of defeat — it is the crowning vic
SINGLENESS IS GOOD NEWS | BY DESIGN #4 | RHIAN GROOME
In Matthew 22:23-33, the Sadducees attempt to challenge Jesus on the implications of marriage after the resurrection, and he emphasises that we will all remain single in eternity. This week Rhian continues our By Design series by showing us that like marriage, singleness is also good news, not just for eternity but also for our everyday lives. In recognising the gift of singleness, whatever our ci
MARRIAGE | BY DESIGN #3 | DUNCAN BELL
In Ephesians 5:21-33 we see the outline of God’s good design for marriage, and what it means for each of us. Marriage is revealed as a profound act of sacrifice and unity, pointing beyond itself to a far greater promise. This week, Duncan shows us that whatever our circumstances or relationship statuses are, we are all caught up in this greater story. As we begin to understand the covenant made be
RADICAL UNITY | NATIONS SUNDAY | SEYI ADELEYE
As part of this year's Nations Sunday, where we celebrate the diversity of our church, Seyi brings us a one-off message from John 17:20-23. Here we see Jesus praying for all believers, encouraging them to be of one body, just as Jesus is united to God the Father. As we look to live as a people made in the image of God, this week we are challenged to set aside our differences and embrace one anothe
SEX: WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR? | BY DESIGN #2 | DUNCAN BELL
This week Duncan continues our By Design series by exploring what the Bible has to say about sex. In a culture that glorifies sex through the media and advertising of our everyday lives, it can be challenging to understand how it fits into God's plan for us. From Genesis 1 to the modern day, we can see that sex is an important part of the human experience — but it is not the pinnacle of it. As we
GRACE & TRUTH | BY DESIGN #1 | DUNCAN BELL
This week Duncan brings us the first message in our new series, By Design; looking at God's good plan for sex, relationships and identity. Through John 4:4-26, we see a conversation between Jesus and a Samaritan woman accused of adultery. Despite her social standing and broken relationships, we see that Jesus is full of grace and truth as he approaches this woman. His first priority is to draw nea
JOYFUL SACRIFICE | GIVING SUNDAY | ROBIN COX
In 1 Chronicles 29:1-22, we see the people of Israel joining together in an act of joyful and generous giving, contributing large sums of materials for the building of God's temple. Through King David's prayer in this passage, we can see that this giving has come as a natural response to the abundance of wealth that he has received from God. This week Robin reminds us that sacrificial giving, in w
TARRY TO CARRY | MARTIN WILLIAMS
This week, Martin follows on from our Vision Sunday message of building around God's presence. Through 1 Kings 18:30-39, we see Elijah rebuilding the altar of the Lord with care and attention, so that the fire of the Lord might fall upon it. From this passage, we are encouraged to build routine into our prayer lives, and to abide in the presence of God, not idly waiting for him but actively seekin
BUILDING AROUND GOD'S PRESENCE | VISION SUNDAY | DUNCAN BELL
In 1 Chronicles 13:1-4, we see one of David's first acts as king: returning the ark of God back to Jerusalem. Unlike Saul, who sought to build his kingdom on the strength of men, David's actions reveal the importance of working for God's agenda rather than our own. This week Duncan highlights how, as a church, we can begin to build God's kingdom together, through intentional community and growing
A GOSPEL FOR EVERYONE | ACTS #15 | JEM L
In Acts 8:26-40, we read about the Ethiopian man that Philip encounters on the road from Jerusalem, and how he is reading the scriptures of Isaiah. Through this story of a foreigner seeking to understand the good news of Jesus, we see how the gospel is already spreading toward the ends of the earth. This week, Jem reminds us that this same gospel is for each and every one of us, and how it is the
HOW TO MISS OUT ON GOD'S POWER | ACTS #14 | DUNCAN BELL
In Acts 8:1–24 we meet Simon the Sorcerer, a man who came close to experiencing God’s power but ultimately missed it. By trying to buy what was freely given, Simon revealed the pride of his heart and failed to grasp the significance of the cross. This week, Duncan challenges us to confront our own pride in light of Christ’s sacrifice. Only then do we truly recognise that God’s power is a gracious
WHEREVER, WHENEVER, WHOEVER | ACTS #13 | NAT PATTISON
In Acts 7 we witness Stephen, a man filled with the Holy Spirit, challenging the Jewish leaders of the Sanhedrin, even to the point of martyrdom. While figures such as Stephen can be great examples of how to live faithfully for God, the truth is that he was an ordinary person just like we are. This week Nat reminds us that access to God is not limited to any particular place or person. Instead, we
A HEART POSTURE OF SURRENDER | SEYI ADELEYE
In Luke 7:36–50, we encounter Simon the Pharisee and the sinful woman with the alabaster jar. Despite her social standing and sinful past, the woman approaches Jesus in humble surrender, unlike Simon. In this message, Seyi challenges us to confront the depth of our own sin and bring it honestly before God. When we adopt a posture of surrender before the Lord, he is gentle with us, and begins to wo
THE PRINCE OF PEACE | JESUTOFUNMI OLANIYI
In this once-off Christmas message in Luke 1:26-38, we see the fulfillment of many Old Testament prophecies through the birth of a child, Jesus Christ. This week JT focuses on one such prophecy; Jesus came to Earth as a peacemaker, to restore the relationship between man and God. Even in the midst of chaos and the busyness of life, we can rest in the assurance that through Jesus, we are given a pe
THE BEGINNING OF THE BODY | ACTS #12 | JEM L
In Acts 6:1–15, the appointment of seven men marks an important stage in the shaping of the early church. The apostles, like Old Testament priests, recognise they cannot do everything themselves and delegate ministry to others. This week, Jem reminds us that as members of Christ’s body, we are all called to serve as His priests. We step into service not because of special skill, but because we see
HOW GOD BUILDS HIS KINGDOM | ACTS #11 | DUNCAN BELL
In Acts 5:17-42, the persecution against the apostles begins to escalate as they continue to preach in the name of Jesus. Through this passage, we get a picture of what it looks like to build God's kingdom – we will always be faced with opposition. This week Duncan encourages us that in spite of this, we are propelled by an unstoppable God who is alive and active. As we pursue His will, even throu
BE HOLY | ACTS #10 | DUNCAN BELL
In Acts 5:1-16, we see how the holiness of God works to expose the internal sins of Ananias and Sapphira, leading to their sudden judgement. While this passage serves as quite an alarming episode in the New Testament, it is a reminder to us that we serve a God who is set apart – holy – and who can occasionally make us feel uncomfortable. This week Duncan encourages us that to live in God's presenc
THE POWER OF PRAYER | ACTS #9 | MARTIN WILLIAMS
In Acts 4:23-31, we see the aftermath of Peter and John before the council. Despite warnings to stop preaching in the name of Jesus, the apostles pray for boldness to continue proclaiming the gospel. This week Martin encourages us to consider our response to troubles that we face as believers. We don’t need to run or hide from them — through prayer, God empowers us to persevere even in the face of
NO OTHER NAME | ACTS #8 | DEREK TIDBALL
In Acts 4:1-22, all the way through to our own day, we see how the name of Jesus produces conflict and opposition. In this message our guest speaker, Derek Tidball, shows us that in spite of this division, Jesus is the one and only name by which we can achieve salvation. This means of salvation is not only the exclusive solution for us, but it is also an urgent invitation for us to turn from our p
HELP MY UNBELIEF | COLIN BARON
Our guest speaker Colin Baron brings us a once-off message in Mark 9:14-29, in which Jesus heals a boy who is possessed by a spirit. Throughout this passage we learn the importance of having faith, even when accompanied by doubts. Despite our own failures and shortcomings, we are still invited to keep trusting in God through prayer.
BETTER THAN HEALING | ACTS #7 | DUNCAN BELL
How should we understand healing in the Christian life? In this message in Acts 3:11-26, Duncan shows us that physical healing events, while dramatic and exciting, are not the main thing that God has come to do in this world. Instead we can learn to fix our eyes on something much greater – a healing of our soul. This healing is not one that we have to wait for – we can start living in it today.
WHAT WE HAVE | ACTS #6 | JEM L
In Acts 3:1-10, we see Peter and John healing a paralysed man — not because they had the power to do so, but because they knew that Jesus did. This week, Jem shows us that when we know Christ, we each have something to offer in this world. Empowered by His Spirit we can be encouraged to step out boldly and bring His kingdom into our community.
THE COMMUNITY WE'RE MADE FOR | ACTS #5 | DUNCAN BELL
In Acts 2:40-47 and Acts 4:32-37 we begin to see the impact of Pentecost on the city of Jerusalem, not by the spectacle of the event, but by the community that was formed through it: the church. In this message, Duncan aims to show us that the community we are longing for is the very same community that God is preparing for us. What does the true potential of church life look like for us, and what
BEHOLD, JESUS CHRIST | ACTS #4 | DUNCAN BELL
In Acts 2:14-41, we see that various Old Testament prophecies are fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ, and that His work in saving us is still alive today in the form of His Spirit. In this message, Duncan encourages us to start considering Jesus as not just our saviour, but also the Lord of our lives. How can we start living under His rule and reign?
THE WAIT IS OVER | ACTS #3 | DUNCAN BELL
On the day of Pentecost in Acts 2:1-13, we see God begin to pour out His Holy Spirit on the church—imparting His promised power to help them step into His plan. In this message, Duncan reminds us that we don't need to wait for this power as the early church did. His Spirit is alive and accessible today, empowering us to walk boldly into God's calling.
FOUR STEPS INTO GOD'S PLAN | ACTS #2 | DUNCAN BELL
In Acts 1:12-26, the gathering of the disciples serves as a beautiful picture of what it looks like to begin participating in God's story. This week Duncan shows us that in following their example, through four steps, we are able to align ourselves with God's plan, and take part in what He is doing.
PROMISED POWER | ACTS #1 | DUNCAN BELL
As Jesus is about to leave Earth in Acts 1:1-11, He promises to equip His church with a new power, the Holy Spirit. This power is promised to His people so that they may be prepared for everything that they are meant to be, and everything that they are being called into. In this message, Duncan shows us that the same Holy Spirit is at work in our lives today, and that through this power we can be
WHAT GOD'S BEEN DOING | DUNCAN BELL
Duncan shared his story of how he's seen God move recently and what He might be doing among the church. Preaching from Genesis 28:10-17, he shares a story of God suddenly drawing near and how this seems to be an opportunity for us to know God in a new way - if we are willing to be transformed by his glory. As there are signs he is moving in our nation, this is a time for us to turn again to him.
THE TRUE VINE | I AM # 7 | MARTIN WILLIAMS
In John 15:1-17 Jesus declares that he is ‘the true vine’, and that we are its branches. When we choose to abide in Christ, he abides in us also. Here, Martin reminds us that as the branches we are unable to be fruitful in our own strength, but if we remain in Him, we may learn how to bear fruit for His kingdom and love one another.
THE WAY, THE TRUTH & THE LIFE | I AM # 6 | GOKE OLUJINMI
Through John 14:1-8, Jesus reveals himself to be ‘the way, the truth and the life’—that in Him, we might find answers to the questions of our hearts. In this message, Goke helps us see that Jesus is the only way we can gain access to God the Father—everything else is temporary. In recognising this, we can learn how to approach the Father, and begin to see how he is shaping us to be like Jesus.
THE RESURRECTION & THE LIFE | I AM # 5 | RHIAN GROOME
In John 11:1-44, Jesus demonstrates that He is the ‘resurrection and the life’—He has not come simply to bring life, but it is a core part of His identity. Here Rhian shows us that through Jesus, death does not get to have the last word, and she explores how we can be people who stand in His victory over the grave.
THE DOOR OF THE SHEEP | I AM #4 | ROSELLA PAYNE
In John 10:1-10, Jesus says He is the 'gate for the sheep'. His purpose is twofold - this gate allows both the shepherd and the sheep to enter, to be with one another. In this message Rosella shows us that Jesus is promising to be our way into salvation—He is the only way that we can be saved.
THE GOOD SHEPHERD | I AM #3 | FAYTHE CHOW
In John 10:1–18, Jesus reveals Himself as the Good Shepherd—the fulfillment of God's promise in Ezekiel 34 to personally care for His people. Where the false shepherds and religious leaders failed, Jesus steps in to be the Shepherd they could never be. He doesn't just lead and protect His sheep—He lays down His life for them, even to the point of death on a cross. As His sheep, we are called to kn
THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD | I AM #2 | MARTIN WILLIAMS
In John 8:12, Jesus declares, “I am the Light of the world,” revealing Himself as the very Light that John introduced in the opening of his Gospel (John 1). This Light is not just a symbol, but the true source of life and truth that overcomes all darkness. When we deny ourselves, take up our cross daily, and follow Him—we no longer walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
THE BREAD OF LIFE | I AM #1 | JEM L
In John 6:22–59, after performing the miracle of feeding the 5,000, Jesus is sought out by the crowd, eager for another sign. But instead, He reveals Himself as the Bread of Life — the one who, unlike the things of this world, satisfies forever.
THREE WAYS TO STAY FAITHFUL TO THE END | DANIEL #12 | DUNCAN BELL
Finishing our Daniel series looking at chapters 10,11&12 we see that God is faithful to the end. We should remain secure in who weare made to be, dependent on God's strength and stay secure in our future, as God's people will prevail.
LEARN TO PRAY LIKE DANIEL | DANIEL #11 | DUNCAN BELL
Daniel 9:1–19 records Daniel’s heartfelt prayer for his people, offering us a powerful model of how to pray: looking upward in adoration of God, inward in humble confession, and outward by contending for His people.
KEEPING GOING IN THE OVERWHELM | DANIEL #10 | DUNCAN BELL
Daniel 8 reveals three profound truths about life with God: first, His sovereign protection over us; second, the reality of the spiritual battle we must remain vigilant in; and finally, the unshakable hope we can hold onto, even in the darkest of times.
FREEDOM FROM COMPARISON | JEM L
In Matthew 20:1-16 Jesus tells a parable of labourers who work for different lengths of time throughout a day but all receive the same pay. They were all given more than they were due but many grumbled about it not feeling fair. Comparison is the thief of joy and seeing what others have can fill us with bitterness or discouragement. Adjusting our position can help us see that we are blessed beyond
BEING LIGHT | LIGHT CHURCH LEICESTER | ANDY FARRER
Andy shares the story so far of planting Light Church Leicester and tells us of how God called him. He preaches from Acts 8:4-8 about the vision and comissioning of going out and being a light, for him this is in Leicester. We are all called to proclaim Jesus as the light of the world and asking the Holy Spirit to meet people by being joyful worshippers of Jesus.
GOD RULES | DANIEL #9 | DUNCAN BELL
Daniel 7 is about how God shows the next 500 years from Daniel's time and all the different empires that will rise up, demonstrating that God knows everything and is author over all of creation. In a single moment God can defeat anything. He is the ancient of days who knows all things and He reigns supreme over everything.
A DISCIPLE MAKING CHURCH | WE ARE THE CHURCH #9 | DUNCAN BELL
The Great Comission in Matthew 28:16-20 is when Jesus calls His disciples to go and baptise people. We are all called and have the responsibility as the church to be making disciples in Manchester.
PREPARING THE BRIDE | WE ARE THE CHURCH #8 | DUNCAN BELL
Ephesians 5:25-32 tells us that we are the bride of Christ, and that our bridegroom is forever patient and faithful to us, no matter how messy we are. Jesus loves us individually but also as the church and He is working in us and for us to be able to present the Church in all it's splendour.
ROYAL PRIESTHOOD | WE ARE THE CHURCH #7 | ROBIN COX
In 1 Peter 2:9-10 it is written that the church is a united people as one chosen race, by which we are all equal to each other and co-heirs with Chrsit. We are all given the title of priest and have equal parts in God's plans of spreading the gospel.
A SPIRITUAL HOUSE | WE ARE THE CHURCH #6 | NAT PATTISON
In 1 Peter 2:4-8 Peter describes Jesus as the cornerstone and us as living stones being built into a spiritual house. Where sin once created a rift between us and God, Jesus has stepped in as the living temple, the high priest and the sacrifice, reconciling us with God. Now, as His people, we can be joined together to become a spiritual house where God fully dwells.
A NEW FAMILY | WE ARE THE CHURCH #5 | DUNCAN BELL
In Mark 3: 31- 34 Jesus is teaching when He's told His mother and brothers are looking for Him. Yet He tells us that everyone who knows His Father is His mother, brother or sister. We long for family and close relationships and the Bible constantly teaches us of it's beauty. Jesus has come to revolutionise family and how we expereince it- all of us can know and be included in the family no matter
UNSHAKEABLE | DUNCAN BELL
Hebrews 12:18- 29 shows us the power of God who makes all things better than we could imagine. The stabilty of the world around us is constantly shaking and shifting but as Chrsitians we stand on a Kingdom that cannot be shaken because of Jesus. This changes how we live our lives as the blood of Jesus gives us an unrivaled steadiness and optimism with unbreakable hope and joy.
RESURRECTION IMPACT | EASTER SUNDAY 2025 | JOSIAH DAMISA
In Luke 24: 1-12 we see the women who knew Jesus return to His tomb expecting to find His body, yet He is not there for He has risen! The impact of this act has changed the world forevermore! As believers this news should impact how we live our everday every single day.
THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY | GOKE OLUJINMI
Luke 19:28-40 As Jesus enters Jerusalem the week before his death, the people celebrate that the King has come.
FOUR BARRIERS TO FAITH | COLIN BARON
In Mark 5: 21-34 Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, comes to Jesus in faith that He can heal his sick daughter. However, on the way Jairus expereinces 4 barriers to faith, which we also struggle with ourselves today. Yet, we are encouraged to stand firm against these and keep our faith in Jesus as He is the one who can change our situations.
LOVE ONE ANOTHER | NATIONS SUNDAY | MARTIN WILLIAMS
In John 13: 34-35 Jesus commands us to love one another as He has loved us. The Old Testament has 613 laws, but the New Testament teaches that loving your neighbour as yourself is the most important of them all. We can love best by following the example of God and all that He says love is.
IN THE FIGHT TOGETHER | WE ARE THE CHURCH #3 | RHIAN GROOME
In Ezekiel 37:1-10 we see God restore a great army - we look at the fight the Church is in today and how we stand together to fight.
A COMMUNITY OF RADICAL LOVE | WE ARE THE CHURCH #2 | DUNCAN BELL
In Acts 2:41-47; 4:32-37 we see the beginning of the church and how it is instantly set apart from the rest of the world through their radical community based in being welcoming, together and caring for all.
HOW THE CHURCH IS THE HOPE OF THE WORLD | WE ARE THE CHURCH #1 | DUNCAN BELL
In Matthew 16:13-19 Jesus speaks the church into creation- the same voice that spoke the world into being. Just as Peter was called to the church, so are we- even in the messiness of humans we should root ourselves in the church for it is not created by man, but God. The global church is God's people living in hope for the eternal glory of Heaven and united we are able to show the Kingdom of Heave
WHO ARE YOU REALLY? | PLEDGE SUNDAY | DUNCAN BELL
Matthew 6:19-24. Jesus tells us that generosity with our money is something that shapes who we are. As we look to respond God's call on us to believe in his kingdom coming in Manchester, we're looking to respond in faith with our money. In the Sermon on the Mount, we see how he wants us to choose the right treasure to invest in - to detach ourselves from the things of the world and align ourselves
WHAT IF WE REALLY BELIEVED IT? | VISION SUNDAY | DUNCAN BELL
Isaiah 54:1-3. We’ve been called by God to be a church that is in the city and for the city. Now God's set us on this path, on Vision Sunday I asked us the question, 'what if we really believed it?' We revisited familiar verses to see again God’s promise of a major work of salvation, and how he says to his people “do not hold back” (v2) in believing the scale of his plans for salvation. Duncan sha
FROM GUILT TO DELIVERANCE | DANIEL #8 | NAT PATTISON
In Daniel 6:12-28 King Darius is distressed as he tries to find a way to save Daniel, a faithful servant of God, from a decree he had signed but to no avail- Daniel must be sent to the lions' den. All night the King worries for Daniel, however Daniel survives the lions because he is blameless and he trusts God. Daniel is saved not through his own might, or the Kings, but because of the deliverance
THE DISCIPLINE OF A DISCIPLE | DANIEL #7 | DUNCAN BELL
In Daniel 6: 1-14 we see God's commitment to establish Daniel in a kingdom of gentiles. Daniel has a purpose- to influence powers of authority to align with God's teaching and ways. Yet, this can only be achieved through an excellence of spirit. Matthew 5:16 tells us that believers have a light inside of them that should shine to nonbelievers and show the way of the Lord. Daniel has this, and so c
GOD WILL NOT BE MOCKED | DANIEL #6 | RHIAN GROOME
In Daniel 5 Babylon is at war and their king Belshazzar parties using the Jerusalem Temple cups, mocking the God of Israel. However, our God reigns; He is the most powerful and sovereign over all creation and He will not be mocked. Daniel is summoned to decipher the writing on the wall and it tells the end of Belshazzar's reign. We all sin and are forever in need of God's mercy and forgiveness and
THE PROBLEM WITH PRIDE | DANIEL #5 | DUNCAN BELL
Daniel 5. Pride is a problem lying in every human heart. In Nebuchadnezzar, we see how God is committed to shattering the pride in our hearts, but only so that we can be raised up to new heights of glory. We see why pride is so destructive and how we can get free from it.
THE ROOT AND THE FRUIT | MARTIN WILLIAMS
In Titus 3:4-8 Paul writes to encourage and empower believers in our grace through Jesus' sacrifice, reminding us of our new lives with an inheritance full of hope. As we are transformed we live within new boundaries- grace covers our sins yet we strive to live godly lives, devoting ourselves to the one who gave it all for us.
ADVENT- THE PAIN OF WAITING | JEM L
Through the season of advent we can engage with the hope and expectation of Jesus coming, but it's also an opportunity to engage with the pain of waiting. We see this theme in the very first chapters of the Bible and as it develops we see that the increase in the pain we experience is a sign of the life and joy to come.
A WORLD CHANGED FOR ALL | FAMILY CAROLS 2024 | MATT BERRY (STEVE SHEPHERD)
Luke 2:8-20, a short message shared with the whole Church family. Steve Shepherd tells us of when the angels visited him to share the news of the birth of Jesus. The Old Testament promises of a Messiah have been fulfilled as Jesus has come to be with us on earth, changing the history of the world for everyone.
YOU'LL FIND HIM IN THE FURNACE | DANIEL #4 | DUNCAN BELL
Daniel 3. Is following God in our world today worth it? In Daniel 3 we see that faithfulness to God in Babylon is deeply costly, but if we fully embrace the cost & sacrifice, his promise is that he will be with us. As we enter the furnace, we get to enjoy deep, vivid relationship with Jesus himself.
THE GOD WHO KNOWS WHAT'S COMING | DANIEL #3 | JEM L
In Daniel 2:24-49 we read the story of Daniel interpreting King Nebuchadnezzar's dream. We see how God there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries because of his grace.
ORDINARY PEOPLE WITH AN EXTRAORDINARY MESSAGE | JON & KATHERINE BROWN
In 2 Kings 5:1-5, 15 a little girl approaches a Syrian army commander who is in need of healing and shares the power of God with him. The commander is healed and declares a new found faith all because of this ordinary girl with an extraordinary message. Guest speakers Jon and Katherine Brown share how we are all messengers and ambassadors of God and encourage us to step out and share the gospel.
POWER IS SHIFTING | DANIEL #2 | DUNCAN BELL
Daniel 2:1-23. In Babylon, power is not what it seems. In Chapter 2, God begins exposing the limitations of Babylon's power and shows that he is about unveiling the strength of his Kingdom through most unexpected people trusting him with expectant faith.
BOLDLY SEEKING | NAT PATTISON
In Mark 10:46-52 is the story of Bartimaeus, a blind man who society deems of little worth yet he maintains strong in his faith and boldly approaches Jesus for healing. We look at how we can also give our everything to God as He knows and cares for us each individually.
THE REALITY. THE RESOLVE. THE RESCUE. | DANIEL #1 | DUNCAN BELL
Daniel 1. The Bible tells us we are exiles in a foreign land, learning how to live faithfully in a culture that doesn't follow God. In part 1 of our Daniel series, we see we need to be alive to the reality of life in Babylon and choose to live with uncompromising conviction to stay faithful to our God, knowing that he will rescue us.
WE MUST DO JUSTICE | THE JUSTICE OF GOD #4 | DUNCAN BELL
Matthew 25:31-46. Jesus tells us we absolutely must do justice in the world around us. In this final part, we see how Jesus is going to bring about final justice and how he raises our practical acts of justice to being of the greatest importance.
JUSTICE UNVEILED | THE JUSTICE OF GOD #3 | DUNCAN BELL
Romans 3:21-26. While we often struggle to believe that God really is just, at the cross we find complete assurance that he is working to make everything in our world right. We see how Paul speaks of the cross unleashing the power of justice upon the world, and how he has worked to ensure we are included in the promise of a righteous and just world.
