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God reveals our idols—not to shame us, but to set us free.  How do we recognise the idols in our own hearts? In this message, Andrew Selley shows us that our idols can be found hiding behind the patterns of our old nature, often surfacing in our relationships and church life. The Israelites found mould on their walls, which exposed hidden Canaanite idols—so there are signs in our lives that r...

Why should we ‘count it all joy’ when we face trials?  Have you ever wondered why God allows His children to walk through trials? In this message, Andrew Selley shows that hardship is not random but purposeful—God uses it to mature us and to test the true substance of our faith. These tests come in many forms: physical, spiritual, and relational. Jesus told us we would face trouble (John 16v3...

Is it permissible for believers to participate in Halloween?     In this message, Andrew Selley reveals the historic origins of this popular festival, showing that Halloween is indeed rooted in the demonic. He further teaches us what the Bible says about opening doors to the spiritual realm and the consequences of participating in activities that glorify darkness. Even those who pra...

Discover biblical ways to thrive in your marriage.  Marriage is created by God and reflects Christ’s relationship with the church, His bride. In this message, Jonathan Stanfield assures us that it is normal for marriages to face challenges, but the Lord desires and calls us to thrive within this covenant. With some practical advice, he shares biblical ways we can flourish and enjoy fulfilling...

Fight your battles in God’s power and His ways.    Giants are real, and every one of us must face them. In this message, Euan MacRae teaches us how to overcome the spiritual giants we encounter in our personal lives. He looks at the account of David conquering Goliath and shares six principles that giant slayers live by that make them victorious over the challenges they face. God uses ou...

The Word tells us that “God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7). In this message, Andrew Selley unpacks what the Bible says about giving our finances for the advancement of Kingdom, to build God’s house. He reminds us that when we place the Kingdom first, God promises to provide our needs. From the loaves and fish to the widow’s mite, our humble offerings are pleasing to the Lord, and He w...

When we consider our identity, we may ask, ‘Who am I and why am I here?’ In this message, Lukas Nakos teaches us that when we belong to Christ, we become citizens of heaven. Who we are is no longer rooted in our nationality or our culture; we are Christians first. As believers, we are called to live by the culture of God’s Kingdom, not the patterns of the world. As ambassadors of Christ, we receiv...

Do you know that every believer receives spiritual gifts from the Lord? Every believer carries a spiritual gift—step out and use it to build His body. In this message, Andrew Selley encourages saints to become active in church life, practicing their gifts for the sake of others, to build up the body of Christ. When every member starts serving, the church will become what God has intended and chang...

Ancient historians recorded the supernatural events surrounding Jesus’ death. Historical accounts support the Bible’s record of the day Jesus died. In this message, Andrew Selley examines Roman and Jewish writings that confirm the supernatural events at Jesus’ death. Many witnesses saw what Scripture describes—our faith began with what people experienced. From sudden midday darkness to the temple...

How God uses our homes to build family and advance His Kingdom. One of the greatest building blocks we have to build God’s Kingdom is our homes. These are safe spaces where believers can be truly known, deeply connected and discipled to become who Christ has purposed us to be. Here, Andrew Selley reminds us that family is God’s plan for His church—when we stop being family, we stop being church. A...

“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” -AW Tozer     Our view of God shapes every area of our lives, from how we invest our money to raising our children. However, we often create an image of God based on our experiences and biases. In this message, Daniel Barnard unpacks who God says He is, starting with His name: Yahweh. We are re...

Our hearts are not only our emotions—it is our command centre, determining the course of our lives and our eternity. The state of our heart overflows into our thoughts, speech, and actions. Here, Daniel Barnard unpacks why and how we guard our hearts above all else (Proverbs 4:23). We cannot change our hearts through human effort, but only through coming to and remaining in the One who gives us ne...

Are you reading the Bible through the right lens? In this message, Andrew Selley unpacks how to properly interpret Scripture, explaining how we can often misapply Old Testament promises by taking them out of context or covenant, misunderstand the language, or misjudge either who God is or what He is trying to teach us. Andrew encourages us to grow in our intimacy with Jesus by reading the Bible in...

What if the greatest threat to God’s plan for your life is your priorities? In this message, Andrew Selley calls us to realign our lives with God's priority: His church. When we get our priorities right, we stop opposing what God wants to do and start becoming part of His eternal plan. Our lives are not about personal success or comfort, it’s about giving ourselves fully to what Jesus loves most:...

Are we living in anticipation of Jesus’ return at any moment? He is coming back as a thief in the night, no one knows the time, therefore we must live in a state of readiness (Matthew 24:34-44). Here, Kevin Aldridge teaches us what this readiness looks like and how we can make sure we stay vigilant. Those who endure to the end will be saved—therefore, we must be steadfast, immovable and always abo...

God gave the Israelites His law to reveal His standard for holy living. But now that Christ has come and we live under the new covenant, does that law still apply—and if so, how? In this message, Andrew Selley shows how Jesus fulfilled the law without abolishing it. God’s call to holiness remains, but now we live it out through Christ, being inwardly transformed by His Spirit. Andrew unpacks the p...

Martin Luther once said, “Outward salvation shows faith to be present, just as fruit shows a tree to be good.” One of the most important questions to ask ourselves is ‘Am I saved?’ If we truly are, grace from the Lord will transform us. In this message, Andrew Selley exhorts listeners to examine the fruit of salvation in their lives—a life surrendered to Christ will reflect His desires and priorit...

God has a book of life, and those whose names are written in it will be spared on the great day of judgement (Revelation 20:11–15). But those whose names are not found on God's list will be thrown into the lake of fire. So, how can we be sure our names are written in this book? Andrew Selley explains that even though God went to the cross to save us, salvation must be worked out on earth throughou...

How do we love God with everything?     What is the most important thing that a Christian must do? Jesus Himself tells us in Mark 12:30, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” This is the foundation of what it means to be a Christian, but do we really know God as a lover? The Bible shows us that God is l...

Are you training yourself to become more like Jesus?     When the Apostle Paul writes to Timothy, he instructs Timothy to train himself to be godly, as godliness holds value for this life as well as eternity (1 Timothy 4:7-10). God wants us all to grow into resilient believers who walk in humility, integrity, and obedience to Jesus. In this session, Michael d’Offay teaches us that t...

How can we know that Jesus rose from the dead?     The Apostle Paul states that if Jesus were not raised from the dead, our faith would be useless (1 Corinthians 15:14). Thus, we know that believing Jesus was resurrected is such a fundamental aspect of our faith, but how can we know it to be true? In this Easter session, Michael d’Offay looks at three arguments that prove that Jesus...

Called to encourage one another.    Jesus said that those who endure in faith to the end will be saved (Matthew 24:13). We are called to finish our race well, holding fast to Jesus throughout our lives. But how can we do so, with all of life’s trials and hardships? In this session, Michael d’Offay teaches us about encouragement – from learning how to become an encourager to God’s purpose...

What are the Biblical qualifications of a deacon?      Deacons are appointed in the church to help the elders – they are hands-on problem solvers, faithful men and women ready to do what needs to be done. It is a biblical office for men and women specially set apart to serve. But what are the requirements for being appointed as a deacon? In this session, Andrew Selley looks at...

Understanding the outpouring of God’s Spirit.      Acts 2:17-18 gives a wonderful description of what it looks like when the Holy Spirit breaks into a meeting, starting a powerful revival amongst the first Christians. But did you know it is possible to keep Jesus outside of our meetings, hindering the work of God? In this session, Andrew Selley unpacks what it looks like when G...

We need to change for Jesus to remain in us.      When we give our lives to Jesus, He meets us where we are and the way we are. However, belonging to Him will mean we must change to reflect Him and His Word truthfully. In this session, Andrew Selley encourages saints to allow God to continually work in their hearts and minds, which will transform us into the image of Christ. Wh...