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The conquest stories in the Bible are often used as arguments against Christianity. But when we look closely at the historical context and literary style of the Old Testament, we begin to see a deeper and more complex story. In this message we explore the story of the conquest of Canaan, why God’s judgment appears in the Old Testament and what this means for Christians today. Check out our other c...

This message looks at how God defines His people not just by what they believe, but by how they live. It shows that holiness is an outward expression of an inward relationship with Him. As God’s people, we are called to reflect His nature in our actions, choices, and priorities. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on Spotify! Contact us office@bartonchurch.org.uk Find out more at...

In our journey through God’s book, we come to Exodus, which tells the story of God redeeming his people through Moses. But what do we make of all the strange laws and customs, including slavery? In this sermon we see how the law is all about love and calls us to build his kingdom of love today. God’s loving laws need to be wisely applied in our very different context, many are fulfilled in Christ...

This message explores what it means to live under God’s “holy commands” in a world full of competing moral voices. It highlights how the Ten Commandments reveal a foundation for both loving God and loving others. Ultimately, it points to Jesus, who perfectly fulfilled the law and empowers us to live it out. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on Spotify! Contact us office@bartonc...

How should we be reading and understanding this ancient book that, in places, seems to contradict our modern understanding of the development of the world and its creatures, including us. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on Spotify! Contact us office@bartonchurch.org.uk Find out more at https://bartonchurch.org.uk

Life often feels like a wilderness where faith is tested and patience wears thin. Through the story of Israel’s journey after the Red Sea, this message explains how God’s testing is rooted in grace, not punishment. God uses hardship to shape His people and lead them toward deeper trust in Him. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on Spotify! Contact us office@bartonchurch.org.uk F...

Focusing on the Sabbath, this message challenges common assumptions about rest, productivity, and what truly matters. We looking at why is the idea of sabbath so important to God and His people, both in the past and now? Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on Spotify! Contact us office@bartonchurch.org.uk Find out more at https://bartonchurch.org.uk

In this sermon we explore what it means to remain faithful in prayer when it feels like nothing is happening. Drawing on Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane, we’ll reflect on fear, struggle, and hope, and how we respond to God in quiet and uncertain seasons. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on Spotify! Contact us office@bartonchurch.org.uk Find out more at https://bartonchurch.org.uk

In this talk we explore what we can learn from Jeremiah's prayer of complaint! We see that it is ok to pray like this, passionately against injustice in our lives and the world. God welcomes our honesty. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on Spotify! Contact us office@bartonchurch.org.uk Find out more at https://bartonchurch.org.uk

In this talk we explore what we can learn from David about praying with praise. We look at how prayer flows from humble wonder at who God is and carries the courage to ask for more of His blessing, all for God’s glory. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on Spotify! Contact us office@bartonchurch.org.uk Find out more at https://bartonchurch.org.uk

In this talk James explores what it means to bring our hearts to God in prayer. Sometimes our prayers feel messy, uncertain, or even frustrating—but God meets us there. Join us as we reflect on what it looks like to come honestly before Him, no matter where we are in our journey. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on Spotify! Contact us office@bartonchurch.org.uk Find out more a...

Prayer isn’t a shortcut to answers—it’s a pathway to knowing God. By looking at Moses’ prayer in a moment of crisis, we discover how prayer becomes transformational when it flows from God’s character rather than our circumstances. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on Spotify! Contact us office@bartonchurch.org.uk Find out more at https://bartonchurch.org.uk

Discover how the final fruit of the Spirit — self-control — is far more than sheer willpower, but a life-giving freedom found in walking closely with God. In this message, we explore how submitting our desires to Him reshapes our daily choices and helps us grow step by step. Through practical examples and biblical insight, James shows how the Spirit empowers us to follow Jesus even when it’s hard....

From family frustrations to heavy responsibilities, gentleness is not always easy. Today’s message unpacks how God reshapes our reactions by inviting us to rest in Him. We explore what gentleness looks like in speech, decisions, relationships, and spiritual growth. Let God’s whisper steady your heart and guide your everyday conversations. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on Sp...

Faithfulness doesn’t start with trying harder—it starts with Jesus. In this message, we unpack how the Spirit works within us, helping us resist old patterns and grow new character. Learn how to walk closely with Him, how to keep in step through everyday rhythms, and how God uses ordinary obedience to produce extraordinary spiritual fruit. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on S...

Our culture often reduces Christian goodness to being polite and respectable. But Scripture calls us to a goodness that is bold, radical and unexpected. This message pushes past comfortable Christianity and invites you into Spirit-filled living. Explore what it means to reflect the goodness of a God who never stops blessing. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on Spotify! Contact...

When was the last time you experienced an act of kindness? The world often celebrates random acts of kindness, but Scripture calls us to something more intentional. In this message, Oz explores how kindness is one of the most visible fruits of the Holy Spirit—and how, each day, we can choose to clothe ourselves with the same kindness God has shown us. Check out our other content on our YouTube cha...

True patience isn’t passive — it’s faith in action. The Holy Spirit grows patience in us so we can trust God’s timing, not our own. Learn how to wait well, stay calm, and believe that His plans are still unfolding, even when we can’t see them. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on Spotify! Contact us office@bartonchurch.org.uk Find out more at https://bartonchurch.org.uk

There are many things in life that try to steal our peace. When we hold onto what God asks us to release, forget who He is, or lose sight of who we are, calm quickly slips away. In this message, James shares how to experience the unshakable peace of the Holy Spirit—a peace that can’t be taken or lost. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on Spotify! Contact us office@bartonchurch....

In our world joy is momentary - fleeting and tied to our emotions. But what if joy wasn't just a moment, but a momentum - building with a crescendo toward completeness? In this sermon, Oz explores how true Joy is found through the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on Spotify! Contact us office@bartonchurch.org.uk Find out more at https:...

The answer to hate is not hate — it’s love. In this message Tim explores how real love is powerful, practical, and often costly. When we choose love, even toward those who hurt us, we reflect the very heart of God.

Our culture talks endlessly about love—but has forgotten what it really means. In this message, Ross contrasts shallow, cheap, commercialised love with the deep, divine love of God. Discover how true love is costly, initiated by God, and transforms everything it touches. This is love that goes beyond feelings—it’s love that changes lives. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on Sp...

A relationship with God be so much simpler if we were just robots who always obeyed Him perfectly and never got anything wrong. We wouldn’t have to worry about our shortcomings or knowing God’ will for our lives we could just live on auto pilot. But that’s not what we were made for. As we dive into Galatians, let’s explore the kind of relationship God wants with us. Check out our other content on...

How can we know which gifts we have and how might we use them? Paul spends a significant amount of time referring to and explaining the godly use of the spiritual gifts. This is essential for order in the church and the purpose of edification of the believers, for the glory to God. Asking, receiving, growing in the wise, loving exercise of the spiritual gifts enables us to experience his presence...

What if Jesus was serious when He said it’s better for Him to leave so the Holy Spirit could come? This talk explores how that promise anchors us in a shifting culture, reshapes our desires, and steadies our moral compass. Discover the freedom of letting God’s Spirit change you from the inside out. Check out our other content on our YouTube channel or on Spotify! Contact us office@bartonchurch.org...