Community Church Leeds

How do we make our church community totally Christ centred? How does building our church around Jesus help us be radical, powerful and irresistible? Passage: Acts 2:42-47 Series: Together: the Church in Acts Speaker: Bekah Atkins

We begin our series in Acts with a brief look at the who, when, what and why of Luke's 'volume 2.' Then we consider the main event in the opening two chapters - the gift of the Holy Spirit. We see how his coming changed everything - the disciples' understanding of their identity, their destiny, and their ability to live a life pleasing to God. Passages: Acts 1:4, 8; 2:1-18, 36-41;...

We started our series about the church with “We not me”. But ‘we’ is bigger than we might think – it’s ‘we’ beyond us. The church exists for the world, and we are called to be salt and light in dark places where there’s pain, poverty, injustice, sickness, violence and sin. We’re to be a beacon of God’s hope and love shining out into a lost world. Passage: Matthew 5:13-16 Series: People of God Spea...

The angel specifically tells the women to tell devastated Peter on resurrection morning. In this we catch a glimpse of the heart of Jesus – gentle, deeply understanding, humble, lowly and accessible. This isn’t just for Peter – it’s for each of us too. Passage: Mark 16:1-8, Matthew 11:28-30 Speaker: Richard Colbrook

The empty tomb shows that the cross is the answer. Forgiveness is total. Friendship is available. Forever is secure Passage: Mark 16:1-7, Psalm 32:1-2 Speaker: Rich Colbrook

Vision is a picture of the future which produces passion. God has vision for his worldwide church, for you and for us together - playing our part in God's plan to restore the whole of creation and put all things right. The invitation is for us, both individually and together, to be caught up in this wonderful vision and see it beginning to work out in our lives and the lives of others. Passages: G...

Paul uses the illustration of the body to explain the concept of unity within the church. When you become a Christian, you are joined to the Body of Christ by the Holy Spirit. Everyone has a part to play and something to offer – you are needed in the body! Passage: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Series: People of God Speakers: Abby Sheard & Anna Charles

The Bible describes Church as a family. What does this mean for our identity and how can we find our place in the family of God? Passage: Ephesians 2:19 Series: People of God Speaker: Claire Wong

God loves being among his people. The temple speaks of his presence, purity and power. We look at how God is building his church to be his dwelling place, a holy place, and a meeting place where extraordinary things happen! Passage: 1 Peter 2:4-5; Ephesians 2:21; 1 Corinthians 3:16, 6:18,19 Series: People of God Speaker: Rick Thomas

Peter has a revelation that Jesus is the Messiah, the anointed servant of Yahweh. Jesus says that this revelation is a foundation for the church, and a propelling force for its advance! Passage: Matthew 16:13-20 Series: People of God Speaker: Steve Thomas

Modern Western culture increasingly makes “me” the centre of all things. But this is the polar opposite of authentic Christianity which is all about “we” not “me”. The message looks at 3 reasons why this is non-negotiable and 3 things we miss out on when we pursue a “me” not “we” life. Passage: Acts 2:42-47; 4:32-35 Series: People of God Speaker: Mike Beaumont

We are not to underestimate the impact of small beginnings when it’s God who is the initiator! As we look ahead to 2023, we can expect more as we pray. Passage: Matthew 2:1-12 Speakers: Richard Colbrook

Why is Christmas so amazing? Speaker: Bekah Atkins

You sense the author is running out of time and space. He still has so much to say. His points come at us like a hail of machine-gun fire. Lots of exhortation; some clear ethical instructions; a request for prayer and a beautiful blessing over his readers to end. Passage: Hebrews 13:1-25 Series: Hebrews Speaker: Bekah Atkins

How does God perfect our faith and how do we partner with him in that? It’s all about dropping the stuff that slows us or trips us whilst running, welcoming his loving training methods, listening and responding with holy fear. Passage: Hebrews 12:1-17 Series: Hebrews Speaker: Rick Thomas

We begin with a definition of faith and look at those who demonstrated it, earning ‘a good reputation.’ But God had something better in mind for us. Passage: Hebrews 11:1-40 Series: Hebrews Speaker: Caitlin Chambers

Jesus is the mediator of a new covenant. The old covenant between God and Israel was good, but the new covenant mediated through Jesus is so much better. Through his once-and-for-all sacrifice we can receive total and complete forgiveness. Passage: Hebrews 8:1-10:25 Series: Hebrews Speaker: Mark Poniatowski

How does Jesus perfect the system of Priesthood? How is He the perfect advocate for us and how does this truly require us to put out complete faith in Jesus? Passage: Hebrews 4:14-5:10, 7:1-28 Series: Hebrews Speaker: Bekah Atkins

What is spiritual maturity and how do we pursue it? This challenging text encourages us to move outside our comfort zone rather than stuck with the familiar. Passage: Hebrews 5:11-6:12 Series: Hebrews Speaker: Claire Wong

You thought Moses was a good leader? Jesus isn’t just better, he’s on another scale. Where Jesus leads brings life, for us and for others. Passage: Hebrews 3; Hebrews 4:1-13 Series: Hebrews Speaker: Abby Sheard

The focus, whilst still glorious, shifts from the deity of Christ in chapter 1 to his humanity and his suffering. Jesus has heard our cry for help and come down. We have not 'found religion' but a person! He is our king (who gets involved), our champion (who beats death) and our brother (who is proud of us). Passage: Hebrews 2:5-18 Series: Hebrews Speaker: Rich

Jesus – the exact expression of the character of God. An introduction to the book and it’s overarching theme. Passage: Hebrews 1:2-3 Series: Hebrews Speaker: Bekah

Suzanna explores what Psalm 16 means to her. Passage: Psalm 16 Series: Psalms Speaker: Suzanna

A look into Psalm 139 and how it could portray our life as a journey. Focusing on the challenges encouragements we face along the way. Passage: Psalm 139 Series: Psalms Speaker: Josiah

Kiri explores Psalm 27 and what it means to her. Passage: Psalm 27 Series: Psalms Speaker: Kiri