Experience Church

You may know the story of the sick man at the pool of Bethesda. But did you know that his condition, concerns and convictions are exactly the same ones that we can have as Christians today?

The biggest distinction of our lives should be God's presence on us. But too often we are happy with God remaining in the background. How can we experience God's presence in our church and our lives?

When God's presence is with us, we look, act and feel differently. But just experiencing his presence is not all there is - we need to release it into other people's lives and situations.

Have you seen God lately? And which face of God is it that you need to see most in your current situation: servant, advocate or king?

What is the meaning of your life? Wealth, fame, power, the partner and the house of your dreams? Solomon had all this. But he came to a conclusion that might surprise you.

What sets each believer apart from everybody else? The everyday reality of God's almighty presence. This new message series wants to stir up your hunger for God's tangible presence in and around your life.

Five pastors and church members are talking about times and seasons of transition, innovation, discretion, mission and decision in their lives - and how they felt God's presence in each moment.

Everyone who was in some way connected with Jesus' birth responded with genuine joy and worship. You can respond in the same way - even if your season has been anything but joyful or praiseworthy.

When the first Christmas happened, a major change took place in the lives of those involved. Their responses ushered in the greatest blessing on Earth and made history. How do you respond to change?

Life isn't one fluid, unobstructed movement of progress. Instead, it's a collection of different times and seasons. Are you happy in your current season? Or are you wishing you were in a different one right now?

Can a burial be reason for celebration? Yes, if that burial is a baptism - the death of our old self, followed by our resurrection into a new life with Jesus.

Fear of exposure, disapproval and loss can ruin our relationships just like it ruined the relationship between God and Adam and Eve. The antidote to fear is God's love - and there are three steps that we can take to live in it.

The paralyzed man's external condition was obvious - but what needed Jesus' attention was his internal condition. Just like him, Jesus came to transform you on the inside as well as on the outside.

Don't avoid the pain of change - if you become comfortable in the good, you will never reach the great. God has a word for every area of your life, but are you willing to listen to him?

Our own efforts will never be good enough - if we want true change and transformation, we need the Holy Spirit to fill us and and to fill our meetings with his presence.

God operates in different ways and different orders than we do - but he is really good at getting us to where he wants us to go.

The further you are getting away from God, the more trouble you are going to have in your life. But the closer you are getting to God, the more your life is going to be transformed.

God isn't in the business of doing mediocre things. But in order to partner with him, we need to draw near to him, be ourselves, let go of our bad attitudes and be constantly filled by the Holy Spirit.

Most believers are not in danger of ruining their lives - they are in danger of wasting them. How satisfied are you with the Christian life you have settled for? It's time to let go what's been holding you back and to dream big.

This month's Lab is the third in our "Hearing from God" series. This time, our topic is: How can we hear what God is telling us about other people - and how do we deliver his message?

Without a prophetic vision and without a motivating cause, we will grow careless and become apathetic. Vision however is the greatest deterrent to sin.

Without really knowing God's vision for the world, many people are attempting things they hope line up with God's vision. But how do we know what really is God's vision for our lives?

While family has always been the cornerstone of society, it seems to be more and more riddled with disrespect, division and dysfunction. Today, six people tell us how they overcame these issues.

Whom should I marry? Senior Pastors Mark and Gail Smallcombe answer this question by talking about ten men and women not to marry. (Inspired by a column by J. Lee Grady/Charisma Magazine)

Many of our homes are characterised by conflict, tension, disagreement or strife. Jesus said: "Blessed are the peacemakers" - yet we often settle for being peacefakers and peacebreakers.