Ascend Men

Hear from one of C3’s rappers, Nat Smith (or is that Nat James?). Sharing a honest account of Nat’s challenges and journey through music, we reveal his last trip of 2022, his passion to mentor and a challenge laid down for us all. After listening to the podcast, why not listen to the man himself doing what he does best… ASCEND SUMMIT 23 With only a few weeks to go, be sure to sign up for our annua...

Today's Scriptures You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Psalm 23:5 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”  Luke 6v38 ASCEND SUMMIT 23 With only a few weeks to go, be sure to sign u...

ASCEND SUMMIT 23 With only a few weeks to go, be sure to sign up for our annual Ascend Summit which takes place on Saturday 25th Feb. Last year we were almost at capacity in the C3 Centre so book your place now to make sure you don't miss out. As last year, we'll have delicious food, a live & loud worship band, inspiring messages from local and visiting speakers and some hilarious banter. Thou...

WORDS OF HONOUR Honour one another before yourselves - Romans 12:10 To honor someone is to build them up, to give them a sense of their worth. Prevailing culture teaches us our worth is weighed by worldly measures. And so, "honoring" becomes hero worship—elevating those good at projecting worldly success and marginalizing those of us with flawed lives, with failures in our past, or who are simply...

Let's meet Steve Campbell: Football or fishing? Three things about the teenage boy? Isaiah 61v1-4 NIV " The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of ve...

Today's Scripture "And the child grew and became strong; He was filled with wisdom and the grace of God was on Him." Luke 2:40 Key takeaway for the day:  What one thing can you do to start investing in your spiritual health? Credits Thanks to Mike Harvey for writing our daily devotions and for reading this episode.  A shout out to Jamie Davidson for being the "voice of scripture".

Today's Scripture "When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. 'Get up,' he said, 'take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him'...But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. Having been warned in a dream, he withd...

Today's Scripture "When Herod realised that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had learned from the Magi. Then what was said through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled: 'A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her chil...

Today's Scripture "When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. 'Get up, he said, 'take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him'...After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, 'Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Isr...

Today's Scripture "On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshipped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh." Matthew 2:11 Key takeaway for the day:  Let’s be intentional in giving Jesus our first and our best. Credits Today's narrator is Greg Barber. Thanks to Mike Harvey for writing our...

Today's Scripture "On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshipped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh." Matthew 2:11 Key takeaway for the day:  Let’s be intentional in giving Jesus our first and our best. Credits Today's narrator is Alan Colley. Thanks to Mike Harvey for writing our...

Today's Scripture "But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel." Matthew 2:6; quoting Micah 5:2 Key takeaway for the day:  We don’t have to be important for God to use us; we simply have to be willing. Credits Thanks to Mike Harvey for writing our daily devotions and for reading this...

Today's Scripture "After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, 'Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.'" Matthew 2:1-2 Key takeaway for the day:  Allow your Christmas to be enriched by sharing it with others, even if they’re different to you. Credi...

Today's Scripture "Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, His mother: 'This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.'" Luke 2:34-35 Key takeaway for the day:  Following Jesus isn’t easy, but He gives us strength to overcome....

Today's Scripture "Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Messiah. Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for Him what t...

Today's Scripture "But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart...But his mother treasured all these things in her heart." Luke 2:19, 51 Key takeaway for the day:  Cherish the things God has done for you, and don’t take them for granted. Credits Today's narrator is Greg Barber. Thanks to Mike Harvey for writing our daily devotions.  A shout out to Jamie Davidson for being...

Today's Scripture "But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.'" Luke 2:10 Key takeaway for the day:  Whatever you’re facing this winter, choose to be joyful. Credits Today's narrator is Alan Colley. Thanks to Mike Harvey for writing our daily devotions.  A shout out to Jamie Davidson for being the "voice of scripture".

Today's Scripture "and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped Him in cloths and placed Him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them." Luke 2:7 Key takeaway for the day:  What can we do to make more room for Jesus in our lives? Credits Thanks to Mike Harvey for writing our daily devotions and for reading this episode.  A shout out to Jamie Davidson for being the...

Today's Scripture "And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until he appeared publicly to Israel." Luke 1:80 Key takeaway for the day:  What can you do to become strong in spirit? Credits Today's narrator is Simon Barnett. Thanks to Mike Harvey for writing our daily devotions.  A shout out to Jamie Davidson for being the "voice of scripture".

Today's Scripture "because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace." Luke 1:78-79 “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” Key takeaway for the day:  Jesus can shine Hi...

Today's Scripture "you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him, to give His people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins". Luke 1:76-77 Key takeaway for the day:  We can’t make people believe, but we can make it as easy as possible to find out about Jesus. Don’t keep the knowledge of salvation to yourself this Advent. Credits Today's narrator is Tony Smith....

Today's Scripture "Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has come to His people and redeemed them." Luke 1:68 Key takeaway for the day:  Your past, present and future have all been made right by Jesus. Thank Him for His redemption and ask Him to help you live in it fully, letting go of past regrets and failures. Credits Today's narrator is Greg Barber. Thanks to Mike Harvey for writ...

Today's Scripture "Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfil His promises to her!" Luke 1:45. Key takeaway for the day:  Only those who believe will receive the full blessing of God. Credits Today's narrator is Alan Colley. Thanks to Mike Harvey for writing our daily devotions.  A shout out to Jamie Davidson for being the "voice of scripture".

Today's Scripture "When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit...His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied:" Luke 1:41, 67 Key takeaway for the day:  If you’ve never been filled with the Holy Spirit, and want to be, just ask God to let Him come upon you. He’s ready and waiting to answer such requests. Le...

Today's Scripture "This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: his mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly." Matthew 1:18-19 Key takeaway for the day:...