Godfirst Cheltenham

Ben Franks takes us through three revelations of God experienced by John the Evangelist and explains their relevance to us today.

Howard begins our Reckless Series by unpacking Phillipians 2 to show us the Poured Out God

What can we learn from Mary Magdalene's encounter with Jesus after his Resurrection?

Just as Jesus died in Barrabbas' place, he died in our place too.

Why is there such pain in the world - where is God? We join Mary and Martha in their cry "If you had been here my brother wouldn't have died!" and find out why Jesus wept.

What happens when Jesus has dinner with a Pharisee? Visiting Speaker Dave Bish takes us through the story of the immoral woman who anoints Jesus with oil.

Donnie Griggs, visiting from One Harbor Church, talks about our reason for breathing, being missionaries to our city.

How would you like to meet God? The lady in this story met Jesus at the lowest point of her life. Jesus responds to her with love and grace.

How far does God's grace go? Sean shows the extent of God's grace through the story of the church in Corinth.

Jesus crosses boundaries to quench our 'Soul Thirst'.

Jesus meets a member of the religious and political elite, yet despite Nicodemus' privileged birth, Jesus tells him he needs to be born again.

Dan takes us through Nathaniel's story, showing us Jesus' love for the skeptic in all of us.

Howard explores John the Baptist's role of pointing to Jesus as the Messiah.

How do we become fruitful people? Do we follow rules, follow our feelings or is there a third way? Paul explains how walking with the Spirit can transform us into fruitful people.

Do you feel too busy? Howard speaks to us about rest and work.

Matt Hosier from Gateway Church Poole gives us Reality Checks, Practical Tips and Encouragements about living prayerful lives.

Using Paul's letter to the Ephesians, Howard explains how Roman and Jewish perspectives can be synthesized to understand how we can become a people of God's Spirit.

Sean Green joins us on our Eldership Sunday, explaining the need for leadership in the church, what leaders do and why.

Howard explains why we sometimes feel ashamed of the Gospel, but gives three motivations, and calls us to be unashamed of the Good News that Jesus died for us.

What does it mean to be a radical disciple? As Jesus heals and forgives a paralyzed man, Howard shows us how we can support each other as we go 'through the roof' into radical discipleship.

What are the Vital Signs of healthy Christians and healthy church? Journey with Godfirst as we take our spiritual pulse on everything from knowing Jesus, our communities, and our mission, to handling our money and our time.

Faith waits where unbelief is impatience. Unbelief breeds cynicism, blame and creates passivity and fear. Faith energizes and makes us bold. Faith lives in the momentous light of eternity, unbelief loses itself in the momentary nature of small things.

Howard walks us through his church planting experience and looks at how changing culture has led him to radically different approaches to church planting. Where does Godfirst plot on the Attractional or Everyday Church axis.

So what is the shape of Godfirst church? How can we live as a community of disciples on a mission; a family of servant missionaries?

At the start of the New Year Howard encourages us from Zechariah to be strong and build on the foundation that has been laid at Godfirst. Sharing God's zeal, sharing our lives and sharing the gospel.