Agora Church

This week, we’ll begin exploring Sacred Pathways, a framework developed by Gary Thomas that reminds us God has created each of us to connect with Him in different, meaningful ways. Just as branches grow uniquely while sharing the same vine, our spiritual lives are shaped by the way God designed us to love Him. Abiding isn’t about copying someone else’s spiritual habits—it’s about discovering how y...

we continue our journey through the Beatitudes by exploring Matthew 5:5–6, the third and fourth blessings Jesus shares.

Join us as we investigate the opening lines of the Sermon on the Mount. We’ll be tracing the concept of the "Blessed" from the Old Testament through to the mountainside in Galilee to see how Jesus’ message was both deeply rooted and shockingly new. Whether you feel "poor in spirit" or find yourself in a season of mourning, come and discover why Jesus calls these very states the gateway to His comf...

Graham will share a bit about what is in store for Agora in 2026 and introduce a new teaching series on the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew Ch 5-7). 

we look at the third gift of the Wisemen, Myrrh, and we also look at what some commentators call the fourth gift - a gift that is even more important than the Wisemen's treasures and so easy to overlook, as we get caught up in the busyness of the season.

Gifts of the Wisemen - frankincense Jesus is our perfect high priest appointed forever, who is able to deal with whatever you facing - even oppression of the evil one  

Why would you give a child a huge gift of Gold? Seriously, when you think about it that is not every kids dream Christmas gift. So why do the Magi give the child Jesus this significant gift? You know God is saying something very profound in the three gifts. We will be thinking about the implications of the gift of gold from the Magi. Scary question to consider - if it is a gift to a king, then wha...

In our final message of Discipleship According to Paul, we’ll uncover Paul’s powerful last words from a Roman prison his urgent call for Timothy to stand strong in God’s grace and carry forward the mission that meant more to him than life itself. Together, we explored how a simple, intentional chain of discipleship one person investing in another can multiply into a movement of transformed lives....

Key verse: 1 Corinthians 11:1 Follow my example as I follow the example of Christ. The idea of being, an example or a model is key to understanding the ministry of both Paul and Jesus. On Sunday we will look at the key components of the ministry of Paul and of Jesus. As we have been tasked to make disciples we need to clearly identify exactly what that means. What does it mean to be a follower of...

As disciples of Christ, Paul calls us in Rom 12, to not be conformed to the world, but be transformed by the renewal of our minds so we might know what God’s will is. this Sunday, we considered how are our minds are renewed, and what we should fill them with? You might find that the answer is much broader than you thought.

Unity is elusive. It is uncommon in much of the world and, unfortunately, also among Christians. Why do we have so many denominations? Perhaps it is because we all think that we are right. Jesus' prayer for us (John 17:20-21) was: I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. 

we explore from Philippians chapter two what it means to live with Christ's humility and mind-set. This chapter has been described as the high mountain top of Paul's explanation of exactly what Christ has done for us and what that therefore means for us as 'Christ followers'. I doubt anybody could argue with that assertion, so please try and read through Philippians chapter two before Sunday if yo...

we're launching a brand new series: Discipleship According to Paul! We'll start by taking a quick look back at our journey this year, then look at Jesus's discipleship method and how they were adapted by Paul for the early church. This message will set the stage for the rest of the series as we explore what Paul's epistles teach us about following Jesus in our modern world. Don't miss this essenti...

we had the final part of our two-part series titled 'Living as a Witness - What do we do with the Gospel'.  This series aims to clear up a good deal of misunderstanding about what being a 'witness' really means and offers insight into to why we can find it so difficult. It's important we deal with this because it's one of the major themes of the Bible and has been a major influence on the developm...

This Sunday we start a two week mini-series entitled 'Living as a Witness - What do we do with the Gospel'.  There is a good deal of misunderstanding and apprehension about what 'witness' means, and it is very important we clear this up because it's one of the major themes of the Bible. Plus, it has always been super important to God. (And if it's important to God it must be important to us, right...

In his concluding words, Paul underscores the significance of boasting solely in the cross of Christ, rather than in human achievements or through practicing the Law. He draws a distinction between his own experiences of suffering for the Gospel and the intentions of those false teachers who advocate for circumcision to avoid hardship. The core message serves as a reminder that genuine salvation c...

This Sunday we are in Galatians 6:6-10 and we're nearing the end of our series. Here Paul writes about one of the great biblical themes of the Bible: How to be blessed by God, both in this life, and in the next. This was taught by Jesus, and Paul often reminds the people he writes to (including us) about this in case we have slipped a bit (as we tend to) and are in danger of losing our promised re...

Who is truly responsible for caring for those who are struggling in our church? In Galatians 6, Paul calls us to live out our freedom in Christ not in isolation, but through gently and humbly helping one another — especially when the weight of life or sin becomes too heavy to carry alone. Join us this Sunday as we unpack what it really means to share each other’s burdens with love, humility, and g...

Last week, we began with the question: Are you truly free? This week, we take the next step. If freedom isn't what our culture often portrays (a life without limits), then what does it actually look like in our daily lives? The Apostle Paul doesn’t offer a new rulebook, but a picture of a life that is walking in the Spirit and produces fruit.

Are you free? This is a topic we looked into as we continue delving into Galatians. How did this question apply to Galatians, and how does it still apply to us today?

"Is my faith enough?" It's a question that can lead to anxiety, tempting us to take matters into our own hands—to add our own efforts to our faith, or even try to manufacture a spiritual outcome. This isn't a new struggle. The early church in Galatia, after embracing the gospel, was being pressured to return to a life of rule-keeping. Paul combats this with a very Jewish style of argument: you don...

As we explore Galatians 3:15-25, we will examine the enduring significance of God's promise to Abraham. We will also consider why the Law, introduced later, did not invalidate that promise but instead served a vital, albeit temporary role. Ultimately, we will observe how Christ's arrival fulfilled that ancient promise, leading us into freedom and adoption through faith. This passage offers insight...

The Bible can seem overwhelming like a whole lot of information and rules that seem to contradict each other, but it all boils down to understanding that almighty God wants an intimate relationship with the creatures He created and those lost and sinful creatures - you and me. 

The scripture passage for this week begins with Paul describing how he opposed Peter to his face. This is the Paul who elsewhere exhorts believers to put on kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. We should be forgiving one another and above all loving each other. So, was he right to rebuke Peter to his face? We’ll discover this week what was behind his strong reaction.

We continue our journey through Galatians. We'll be in Galatians 2:1-10, examining how the early apostles, despite their differences, united around the singular message of the Gospel. Come and hear what this means for us today as we seek unity in Christ.