Emmanuel Sunday Talks

How can we live in the tension of being peaceable and also distinctive? Glen Scrivener continues our reboot_ series looking at the theme of 'rescue'.

What does it look like to be glad to give and have faith to be generous? Joel Virgo continues our reboot_ series looking at the theme of 'generosity'.

What happens when we lose sight of what God has called us to? Even though we are sinners and sufferers, God rescues us and invites us into a bigger story. Matt Carvel continues our reboot_ series looking at the theme of 'faithfulness'.

What does it look like to have confident trust in God? God is always on-the-go, coming close to you wherever you are and fulfilling His promises. Tobi Ford-Western continues our reboot_ series looking at the theme of 'humanity'.

Is the Bible reliable and trustworthy? Is it profitable and spiritual? When the Bible confuses you, you've got to think, read and consider over time to see the joy that it brings. Joel Virgo continues our reboot_ series looking at the theme of 'history'.

What does it look like for different cultures to come together? God's intention for humanity is dependence on Him and diversity within communities. Matt Carvel continues our reboot_ series looking at the theme of 'diversity'.

What happens when we chase dreams that aren't suited for us? Are we building futures on our own sense of security? Joel Virgo opens our reboot_ series looking at the theme of 'purpose'.

As we begin to talk about a roadmap out of lockdown, deep down we know that even with the elimination of COVID, the reality is that not all our problems go away. There is a greater hope available to us. In the death of Jesus, God reveals His intention to save and reduce people from much bigger problems.

In a culture with a lot of information and so little wisdom, what does it look like to follow good examples and firm instruction? Matt Carvel finishes our Relational Wisdom series looking at the theme of 'Imitation'.

Can we be friends when we don’t agree? How can we approach disagreement with love, forgiveness and prayer? Tobi Ford-Western continues our Relational Wisdom series looking at the theme of 'Handling Disagreement'.

How can friendships become toxic? We know what it's like to be an outsider but is it just as painful to be on the inside? Joel Virgo continues our Relational Wisdom series looking at the theme of 'The Clique'.

If they are doing it does that mean I should? If they are not doing it, does that mean I shouldn’t? If I am free from ‘their rules’ that means I can ignore them, right? Where there is a moral disagreement we should approach with humility & thanksgiving to God. Matt Carvel continues our Relational Wisdom series looking at the theme of 'Freedom & Conscience'.

Are my strengths, weaknesses and temptations the same as everybody else’s? Learning how to lovingly consider the needs of those around us will take a deliberate willingness to understand others as well as ourselves. Joel Virgo continues our Relational Wisdom series looking at the theme of 'Self Awareness'.

True vulnerability is costly. How can we be vulnerable by walking in the light with the right people? How do we trust God's promises when putting ourselves in the hands of others? Stephen Dawson continues our Relational Wisdom series looking at the theme of 'Vulnerability'.

How do we challenge each other when something is morally wrong? Rebuke is not a personal attack but a constructive process of seeking repentance, forgiveness and restoration. Matt Carvel continues our Relational Wisdom series looking at the theme of 'Challenge & Rebuke'.

The root of understanding different races & cultures starts, not with our own righteousness, but with the heart and authority of Jesus. Joel Virgo continues our Relational Wisdom series looking at the theme of 'Race & Cultures'.

We all need to be encouraged and words have the power to uplift. What does it look like to build each other up through the lens of Jesus? Tobi Ford-Western continues our Relational Wisdom series looking at the theme of 'Encouragement'.

How can we lead our teams and families well? Matt Carvel continues our Relational Wisdom Series, looking at the theme of 'Authority'. It's easy to think that you're not qualified to be a leader or a parent but God's given you this role and wants to help you on the journey.

Stephen Dawson continues our Relational Wisdom Series, looking at the theme of 'Peace and Reconciliation'. Sometimes a relationship simply can't work without something being at least addressed. How can we bring peace to our relationships when we've been offended or offended others?

Joel Virgo continues our Relational Wisdom series, looking at the theme of ‘Authenticity and Truthfulness’. We need to think more biblically (thus more patiently, sensitively and bravely) about the relationship between truth telling and loving.

Matt Carvel opens our Relational Wisdom series, looking at the theme of ‘Laughter’. Our relationships are not primarily meant to be contexts for gruelling self-denial. They are arenas in which we get to know and enjoy the goodness of God and His wisdom in making us.

In the last sermon of 2020, Joel Virgo speaks to us from Haggai 2 and references the prophetic word shared by Mike Spence, Temporary Residence.

Tobi Ford-Western continues our Christmas series, A Christmas Unlike Any Other, looking at the theme of 'Government’. This year governments struggled to shoulder the burden, BUT He came for the government to be on His shoulders. Exploring the wonder that Christ came to inaugurate perfect governance, in a time of imperfect government.

Tobi Ford-Western continues our Christmas series, A Christmas Unlike Any Other, looking at the theme of ‘Human Race’. This year we spoke about race, BUT He became part of the human race. Exploring the wonder of Christ humbling himself to take on human form and culture in a culture of racial inequality.

Matt Carvel opens our Christmas series, A Christmas Unlike Any Other, looking at theme of Freedom. This year we lost freedoms, BUT He gives freedom. Exploring the wonder of God being confined to a human body so that might know freedom.