What does it mean to be a church that radically loves those facing poverty?

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Bible reading: Matthew 25:31-46 (MSG) The Sheep and the Goats 31-33 “When he finally arrives, blazing in beauty and all his angels with him, the Son of Man will take his place on his glorious throne. Then all the nations will be arranged before him and he will sort the people out, much as a shepherd […]

What does it mean to be a church learning to learn?

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Bible readings: Matthew 28:16-20 (NIV) The Great Commission 16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore […]

What does it look like to be a church learning to learn?

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Bible reading: Colossians 2:2-7 (NIV) 2 My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. […]

What does it mean to be a church passionate about prayer?

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Bible reading: Mark 12:28-34 (NIV) The Greatest Commandment 28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” 29 “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our […]

From despair to assurance

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Bible readings: Psalm 119:81-96 (NIV) כ Kaph 81 My soul faints with longing for your salvation,     but I have put my hope in your word. 82 My eyes fail, looking for your promise;     I say, “When will you comfort me?” 83 Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke,     I do not forget your decrees. 84 How long […]

And now we really live!

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Bible readings: 1 Thessalonians 3:7-13 (NIV) 7 Therefore, brothers and sisters, in all our distress and persecution we were encouraged about you because of your faith. 8 For now we really live, since you are standing firm in the Lord. 9 How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in […]

What does it mean to be Christ Church?

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Bible reading: Acts 2:37-47 (NIV) 37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive […]

Summer Series 5 – The Miracle Maker: The raising of Lazarus

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There is no recording of this sermon from the 10.30am service, due to a technical issue. The Bible reading was this video, Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead. John 11:1-44 (NIV) The Death of Lazarus 11 Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 (This […]

It’s Unfair!

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Bible readings: Matthew 20:1-16 (NIV) The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard 20 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard. 3 “About nine in the […]

Learning to Live with Uncertainty

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Bible readings: Psalm 46 (NIV) For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. According to alamoth. A song. 1 God is our refuge and strength,     an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way     and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and […]