Highgrove Church Talks

Over September and October we’re looking at the story of Abraham. One person, chosen by God, who He asks to put faith in Him and be obedient to Him. We will journey with Abraham in his faith and his fear, his obedience and his failure. But what we’ll see most clearly is a God who is faithful through it all.   Genesis 18:16–33 Abraham’s nephew lived in a place of brokenness and exploitati...

Over September and October we’re looking at the story of Abraham. One person, chosen by God, who He asks to put faith in Him and be obedient to Him. We will journey with Abraham in his faith and his fear, his obedience and his failure. But what we’ll see most clearly is a God who is faithful through it all.   Genesis 16:1–16 Sarai and Abram try to fulfil God's promise through Hagar. When...

Over September and October we’re looking at the story of Abraham. One person, chosen by God, who He asks to put faith in Him and be obedient to Him. We will journey with Abraham in his faith and his fear, his obedience and his failure. But what we’ll see most clearly is a God who is faithful through it all.   If God’s promise of a new nation was to be fulfilled, then it depended on somet...

Over September and October we’re looking at the story of Abraham. One person, chosen by God, who He asks to put faith in Him and be obedient to Him. We will journey with Abraham in his faith and his fear, his obedience and his failure. But what we’ll see most clearly is a God who is faithful through it all.   The land couldn’t sustain both Abram’s animals and his nephew’s. A scarcity min...

Over September and October we’re looking at the story of Abraham. One person, chosen by God, who He asks to put faith in Him and be obedient to Him. We will journey with Abraham in his faith and his fear, his obedience and his failure. But what we’ll see most clearly is a God who is faithful through it all.   Abram left his home after being called by God. The excitement and anticipation...

Over September and October we’re looking at the story of Abraham. One person, chosen by God, who He asks to put faith in Him and be obedient to Him. We will journey with Abraham in his faith and his fear, his obedience and his failure. But what we’ll see most clearly is a God who is faithful through it all.   In the first talk of our series, Deborah Marsh looks at Abram being called by G...

While in prison, Paul wrote one of the most encouraging letters in all the Bible, the letter to the church in Phillipi. Throughout July, we’ll be looking at this letter a chapter a week and exploring how to live with a God-given purpose in the midst of everything life throws at us. In the final talk of our series, Ed Marsh looks at the phrase, “rejoice in the Lord always” and asks how we can apply...

While in prison, Paul wrote one of the most encouraging letters in all the Bible, the letter to the church in Phillipi. Throughout July, we’ll be looking at this letter a chapter a week and exploring how to live with a God-given purpose in the midst of everything life throws at us. In the third talk of this series, Dave Mitchell looks at how we can pursue Jesus over the long haul of life and finis...

While in prison, Paul wrote one of the most encouraging letters in all the Bible, the letter to the church in Phillipi. Throughout July, we’ll be looking at this letter a chapter a week and exploring how to live with a God-given purpose in the midst of everything life throws at us. In this second talk, Andy Waller-Simpson asks: what living in community teaches us about selfless love? Who our role...

While in prison, Paul wrote one of the most encouraging letters in all the Bible, the letter to the church in Phillipi. Throughout July, we’ll be looking at this letter a chapter a week and exploring how to live with a God-given purpose in the midst of everything life throws at us. In this first talk, Deborah asks what devotion to Jesus looks like. PHILIPPIANS: Chapter 1 Deborah Marsh Download

Psalm 23 - TRUST IN GOD The Psalms are like a songbook and prayerbook for real life. Instead of pretending everything is fine, they help us bring our honest emotions to God. At the same time, they gently reshape how we see things, reminding us of who God really is—faithful, in control, full of mercy, and always worthy of our trust and praise. In the final talk of this series, Rachel Clark looks at...

Psalm 42 - SUFFERING AND LAMENT The Psalms are like a songbook and prayerbook for real life. Instead of pretending everything is fine, they help us bring our honest emotions to God. At the same time, they gently reshape how we see things, reminding us of who God really is—faithful, in control, full of mercy, and always worthy of our trust and praise. Catherine Penn looks at what Psalm 42 teaches u...

Psalm 67 - MISSION The Psalms are like a songbook and prayerbook for real life. Instead of pretending everything is fine, they help us bring our honest emotions to God. At the same time, they gently reshape how we see things, reminding us of who God really is; faithful, in control, full of mercy, and always worthy of our trust and praise. On our Global Partner weekend, Deborah interviews three mem...

Psalm 100 - WORSHIP The Psalms are like a songbook and prayerbook for real life. Instead of pretending everything is fine, they help us bring our honest emotions to God. And at the same time, they gently reshape how we see things, reminding us of who God really is—faithful, in control, full of mercy, and always worthy of our trust and praise. Ed Marsh continues our series with a look at what Psalm...

Psalm 46 - Refuge, Renewal and Rest The Psalms are like a songbook and prayerbook for real life. Instead of pretending everything is fine, they help us bring our honest emotions to God. And at the same time, they gently reshape how we see things, reminding us of who God really is—faithful, in control, full of mercy, and always worthy of our trust and praise. Rob Scott-Cook introduces our new serie...

On Pentecost Sunday, we celebrate the birthday of the church! God poured out His Spirit on all believers on that Pentecost day. And that offer to be filled to overflowing has continued everyday since. What difference can being filled by God’s Spirit everyday make for us? EVERYONE: Everyone filled Tim Dobson Download

Being an ambassador for your country is a high honour. But what does it mean to be an ambassador for Christ? How can we fulfil this role with our family, neighbours or in our workplaces? What is the message of reconciliation and how do we share it with others? EVERYONE: Everyone an ambassador Naomi Clarke Download

The example of the early church can seem radical, attractive, yet intimidating at the same time. In this talk, Dave Mitchell asks how we can apply their example to our 21st century lives? EVERYONE: Everyone sharing Dave Mitchell Download

Deborah Marsh continues our series by looking at the value of being in community versus how the world increasingly fixates on the self and prioritises being independent. EVERYONE: Everyone in fellowship Deborah Marsh Download

Self-sufficiency is a fallacy when it comes to the Christian life. Everything about following Jesus points us to our dependency on Him. But so often we try to do things in our own strengths or abilities. Why? How do we hold the tension between dependency on Jesus and taking responsibility for our lives? EVERYONE: Everyone everyday Lara Morris Download

Many of our favourite stories have a hero at the centre. A special someone who defies all the odds to succeed. But God’s plot line involves many people with many gifts working in partnership - with Him and with one another. Why has God designed us this way? How has He designed us to work? How do we help each other? EVERYONE: Everyone a minister Ed Marsh Download

After an unsuccessful fishing trip, the disciples are surprised by an unexpected breakfast guest! DINNER WITH JESUS: Breakfast on the beach Jack Saunders Download

Deborah Marsh continues our Dinner With Jesus series on Easter Sunday! DINNER WITH JESUS: Easter Sunday Deborah Marsh Download

Continuing our Dinner With Jesus series, Rachel Noyce looks at the events of the Last Supper and asks what it means to us today. DINNER WITH JESUS: One last meal together Rachel Noyce Download

Continuing our Dinner With Jesus series, Tom Carter invites us to look at the meal Jesus had with an important Pharisee, and to explore what we can learn about how we see and treat people as a result. DINNER WITH JESUS: Who’s coming to the dinner party? Tom Carter Download