Godfirst Cheltenham

We all have things on our 'bucket list', but what is most important - experiences, travel, family? At Christmas, Howard looks at the one thing each of us must do.

Can we trust in God's faithfulness? We journey with Paul as he unpacks God's sovereign choice, and Paul's anguish at those who have rejected God.

What does it mean to live in a broken world, but have eternal hope in Jesus? Howard challenges us to leave behind comfort and the idols of our society.

What does it mean to be loved by God the Father? Howard shows us the full depth of our adoption.

Are things getting better or worse? Visiting speaker Tim Chester works through Psalm 77, showing how our sadness and question of God can lead us into worship.

In the second of his workshops, Glen explores how we are shaped either by Adam or Jesus, and what this means for mission.

In his first workshop, Glen gives an insight into what it means to be an evangelist, and what God's character is really like, mythbusting a few misconceptions.

Is God a tyrannical selfish ruler or a humble, gracious, poured out lover? Glen uses Philippians 2 to show us what we've misunderstood about God.

Howard explains how we are moved from the Law of Sin and Death to the Law of the Spirit of Life.

Do you ever struggle to do what you know is right? Howard explores Paul's famous words "What I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do", showing us the true solution to our struggle, Jesus.

Leah and Rachel: Two sisters married to the same man, constantly comparing themselves to the other. Paul talks us through their story, showing that comparison, the thief of joy, gives nowhere near as much satisfaction as Jesus.

We're all 'Ladder Climbers', but where does the ladder go? Howard takes the story of Jacob's ladder, and shows us the true Hope and One worth going after, Jesus

Tired of living up to the requirements of the law. Paul tells us we have died to our marriage to Mr Law that we can be joined in a transformational and fruitful marriage to Jesus - Mr Grace.

Paul's big truth here in Roman 5 is that we are UNITED with Jesus. Taken out of Man United into Jesus United. In Christ God pours out his love into our hearts by his Spirit so we can face a hostile world

What does it mean to be righteous? Is it about following the rules and good behaviour? Or, when we come to the end of ourselves, is there another who comes along side and helps us run the race?

Romans | Nobody Likes a Hypocrite | Howard Kellett | Romans 2:11-3:22 by Godfirst Cheltenham

As Paul writes to a Roman culture rotten on the inside, we find out what happens to a culture when they exchange the truth about God for a lie, and how we have done the same. Howard explains how Jesus took the destruction meant for us, inviting us into his righteousness.

Howard takes us into the Roman world, setting the scene for our Romans series, and showing how Jesus is the true Good News.

We often see #blessed on social media, but what does it mean to be blessed? Who is blessing you? Adam explores this through the story of Jacob, who steals his brother's blessing.

We often inherit more from our parents than our genetics. Howard explores the good and the bad that Isaac inherits from Abraham, showing how God intervenes to help us move away from bad habits our parents have taught us, and embrace the good things they have put in us.

Can you change God's thoughts and actions with prayer? Steve takes Abraham's intercession for Sodom, and uses it as a call to action for us to pray for our nation and the world.

Why would a loving God ask you to murder your child? Sophie challenges us to be faithful and obedient, trusting the Promiser over the promise.

How does Sarah's laugh of derision turn into a laugh of joy? Vic unpacks Sarah's journey showing how God changed in her the highs and lows, drawing out practical lessons for everyone.

Whilst Abraham is counting stars God looking forward to the cross is counting Abraham righteous like his dear Son.

Each of us has a call from God on our lives. Howard asks: will we settle into our comfortable living or push on into God's promises like Abraham?