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Looking for a church in Suffolk this Christmas? Experience modern carols, Christmas joy, and a powerful, hope-filled message at The Forge Community Church. Some of the best gifts are the ones we can’t wrap or open. Are you ready to receive the greatest gift of all? Join us for 75 minutes of high-energy modern carols, festive cheer, and an inspiring message that points to real hope—no matter where...

The final sign John documents as proof that Jesus was the Son of God is the central event in Christianity: Jesus rose from the dead. John was convinced that Jesus was who he said he was. Are you? About this series: As a follower of Jesus, John was a bystander to the miracles, the crucifixion, and the resurrection of a man he concluded was the Son of God. Late in life, John compiled his account of...

#ForgeChurch Many of us have wondered, Why would a good God allow bad things to happen? As we see in the story of something bad happening to Jesus’ closest friends, the only satisfying answer to that question comes from asking a different question altogether. About this series: As a follower of Jesus, John was a bystander to the miracles, the crucifixion, and the resurrection of a man he concluded...

#ForgeChurch The fifth sign John documents is for any of us who have resisted religion or doubted the details in the Bible. The man at the centre of the story is sure of just one thing. That one thing was enough for him, and it might be enough for you too. About this series: As a follower of Jesus, John was a bystander to the miracles, the crucifixion, and the resurrection of a man he concluded wa...

#ForgeChurch One of the most famous signs Jesus performed was totally misunderstood by those who followed him. Many of us, two thousand years later, have built (and lost) our faith with the same misunderstanding. About this series: As a follower of Jesus, John was a bystander to the miracles, the crucifixion, and the resurrection of a man he concluded was the Son of God. Late in life, John compile...

With two words, Jesus changed the life of a man who had been unable to walk for 38 years. And what Jesus said next could change your life. About this series: As a follower of Jesus, John was a bystander to the miracles, the crucifixion, and the resurrection of a man he concluded was the Son of God. Late in life, John compiled his account of Jesus’ life, purposely including stories and details to c...

The second sign John documents as proof that Jesus was the Son of God comes in the midst of a heartbreaking circumstance. Few of us are likely to face this exact situation, but all of us will face something similar. And when we do, we’ll have a life-changing choice to make. About this series: As a follower of Jesus, John was a bystander to the miracles, the crucifixion, and the resurrection of a m...

John wrote his account of Jesus’ life with a specific purpose: to convince us—two thousand years later—to believe that Jesus was the Son of God. He starts by documenting a miracle most of us think of as a neat party trick. John explains why it was so much more. About this series: As a follower of Jesus, John was a bystander to the miracles, the crucifixion, and the resurrection of a man he conclud...

Everybody spends eternity somewhere - what about you? You're one choice away from the best decision you will ever make - the secure life. The sermon on the mount has been described as the greatest collection of teaching Jesus ever gave and describes the life we were all created to live. The problem is Jesus calls it ‘narrow’ and in our culture narrow always seems to imply something negative. T...

To feel worry and anxiety is normal. To FEED worry and anxiety is dangerous. Living the Good Life means discovering the antidote to worry and anxiety, but just what is it? The sermon on the mount has been described as the greatest collection of teaching Jesus ever gave and describes the life we were all created to live. The problem is Jesus calls it ‘narrow’ and in our culture narrow always seems...

We were never meant to live life alone. We have not only been created to live in community with others but also to being connected to our heavenly father. How do we make that connection? Well Jesus taught us to pray in a way that brings intimacy and a reliance on Him. It’s the key to discovering the Good Life. The sermon on the mount has been described as the greatest collection of teaching Jesus...

Relationships are the source of our greatest joy and also our greatest pain. So how can we live the good life and get relationships right? Jesus highlights five areas that we all struggle with that leads to breakdown in relationships, but he offers us a way out, a better way – but it is the narrow way and it’s hard to navigate. The sermon on the mount has been described as the greatest collection...

Things are created on purpose for a purpose and so are we. The tension is, 'does my life really matter? Do I matter? Do I have a contribution to make to this world?' Jesus invites us onto the narrow road to discover and live the good life, which is not only a blessed life but is a purposeful life. You were created on purpose for purpose. The sermon on the mount has been described as the gr...

What does it really mean to live the good life? We all strive for it, but defining what "good" actually is can be tough. And when it comes to finding the right path, things get even more confusing. Is there one specific road to follow, or do we need to explore different paths along the way? The sermon on the mount has been described as the greatest collection of teaching Jesus ever gave and descri...

Join us for an inspiring interview with JB Gill – the multi-talented star who first rose to fame with the chart-topping boyband JLS, selling over 10 million records worldwide and earning five #1 singles. Since his music career, JB has wowed audiences on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing (2024 finalist) and toured nationwide in 2025. But beyond the spotlight, he’s also built a remarkable second career as...

Some things are worth everything and once found, they reframe what truly matters. Jesus speaks of a treasure so valuable that it demands a wholehearted response. It invites us to ask: what are we looking for in life and are willing to give up everything in order to gain it? Summer shorts: ​​ There is nothing quite like British summer time; beer gardens are full, parks are packed with picnics and f...

Each of us has been entrusted with something: skills, opportunities, influence. Some invest it boldly while others bury it in fear or neglect. This week we see how Jesus challenges us to consider what we’re doing with what we’ve been given, and what’s at stake if we don’t. Summer shorts: ​​ There is nothing quite like British summer time; beer gardens are full, parks are packed with picnics and fl...

Mistakes are inevitable, at work, on the road, or in our closest relationships. What matters most is how we respond when we realise we’ve gone off course. In the story of the prodigal son, we see a powerful picture of failure, return, and the kind of grace that meets us on the way back. Summer shorts: ​​ There is nothing quite like British summer time; beer gardens are full, parks are packed with...

How often do we decline invitations that don’t suit our preferences or timing? But when Godextends an invitation to community, to purpose, to Himself, how quick are we to respond? Jesus confronts the quiet excuses we make and reveals what’s lost when we turn away fromthe table He’s prepared. Summer shorts:There is nothing quite like British summer time; beer gardens are full, parks are packed with...

66 views Premiered on 3 Aug 2025 #ForgeChurch Everything in life begins as a seed—our passions, our purpose, even our faith. But seeds can be choked by thorns, taken by others, or burn out quickly without ever taking root. This series invites us to consider the condition of our hearts and ask: is the soil ready for what God wants to grow? Summer shorts: ​​ There is nothing quite like British summe...

It’s easy to celebrate God’s blessings when they happen on your terms. But what about when He doesn’t respond the way you think He should? Do you get annoyed? Angry? What do you do when you can’t control your emotions? ABOUT THIS MESSAGEEver wanted a do-over? We all want second chances but sometimes struggle to offer them. What if that reluctance is hindering our own fresh start? Discover how one...

Good news: No matter what you’ve done, God has a plan for your future. You might have made mistakes, but God gives second chances. Wondering how—or why? Let’s learn more in this message. ABOUT THIS MESSAGEEver wanted a do-over? We all want second chances but sometimes struggle to offer them. What if that reluctance is hindering our own fresh start? Discover how one man found his second chance in t...

You have your plan, but God has a different one. How do you obey God when His plans aren’t what you expected or even wanted? Let’s learn more in this message. ABOUT THIS MESSAGEEver wanted a do-over? We all want second chances but sometimes struggle to offer them. What if that reluctance is hindering our own fresh start? Discover how one man found his second chance in the most unexpected way in ou...

Are you finding that "normal" isn’t working anymore? As you embrace God’s calling, you’ll discover that this world isn’t truly your home—you’re a citizen of Heaven. You’re called to be different. ABOUT THIS MESSAGEWhen you know who you are, you'll know what to do. But who do you see in the mirror? A masterpiece or a mess? A struggler or a survivor? Find out what God says about you in...

When you know who you are, you'll know what to do. But who do you see in the mirror? A masterpiece or a mess? A struggler or a survivor? Find out what God says about you in our new series, Who Do You Think You Are? The Forge Community Church is a church in Suffolk with a mission to help people find and follow Jesus. The Forge meet physically in Debenham Community Center and have environments f...