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If God is loving and all-powerful, why does He allow suffering? It’s one of life’s deepest questions—and one every worldview must answer. In this message from our God’s Book series, Anthony Delaney explores what the Bible really says about pain, grief, injustice and loss. Rather than offering easy answers or clichés, Scripture points us to a God who enters our suffering, weeps with us, and ultimat...

If God is love, why does the Bible contain wars, judgement and violence? In this message from God’s Book, Anthony Delaney tackles one of the toughest questions people ask about Christianity: how can a loving God be connected to violent stories in the Old Testament? Looking at the wider story of Scripture — from Creation to Revelation — this talk explores how the Bible’s message moves from peace, t...

What are the small things quietly draining your spiritual life? In this Ivy Central message, guest speaker John Bunjo brings a prophetic call to hunger, holiness, and spiritual renewal. Speaking from Song of Songs 2:15, John challenges us to pay attention to the “little foxes” — the small compromises, habits, hurts and hidden issues that can damage the fruit God wants to grow in our lives. This me...

How do we make sense of some of the Bible’s hardest passages? In this message from God’s Book, Anthony Delaney explores difficult questions around slavery, women, Old Testament laws, and how we should read the Bible today. Looking at the importance of context, the unfolding story of Scripture, and the person of Jesus at the centre of it all, this talk helps us understand how God works progressivel...

Has science disproved God? Or are we asking the wrong question? In the opening message of our new series God’s Book, Anthony Delaney explores one of the biggest assumptions of modern culture — that science and faith are enemies. Looking at creation, meaning, purpose and the limits of scientific explanation, this message shows why science is a wonderful tool for studying creation — but was never de...

How do we stay focused on what God has called us to do? In this final message from Restoring the House – Together, Louise Yuill explores Nehemiah 6 and the completion of Jerusalem’s wall. After weeks of burden, prayer, vision, participation, perseverance and unity, Nehemiah now faces one final challenge: distraction. When opposition tries to pull him away from the work, Nehemiah refuses to come do...

Sometimes the greatest threat to what God is building isn’t opposition from the outside — it’s what’s happening inside us. In this message from Restoring the House – Together, Anthony Delaney explores Nehemiah 5 and the danger of internal division, selfishness, and spiritual complacency. As the wall of Jerusalem is being rebuilt, cracks begin to appear within the community itself. Some are sacrifi...

What do you do when opposition comes? In this message from Restoring the House – Together, Anthony Delaney takes us into Nehemiah 4 — where the work of rebuilding meets resistance. Because whenever God calls you to build something that matters, you can expect a battle. Through mockery, pressure, and discouragement, Nehemiah shows us a powerful and practical response: pray and post a guard. Not jus...

What if hearing God and stepping out in faith became normal? In this Ivy Central Pentecost message, Anthony Delaney talks about encounters with Jesus, the power of the Holy Spirit, and learning to respond when God speaks. From the miraculous catch of fish to the day of Pentecost, this message reminds us that the Holy Spirit empowers ordinary people to encourage, heal, prophesy, pray, and share Jes...

What is God building today — and what part are you called to play in it? In this message from Restoring the House – Together, Matt Donaldson explores Nehemiah 3 and the team of ordinary people who rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem together. This chapter may look like a long list of names, but behind it is a powerful truth: God builds His kingdom through His people. Every person had a place on the wal...

What happens when prayer turns into action? In this message from Restoring the House – Together, Ruth Pearce takes us into Nehemiah 2 and shows how God’s vision moves from burden… to breakthrough… to building. After months of prayer, Nehemiah steps into a God-given opportunity with courage, clarity, and a plan. He doesn’t just pray — he prepares. He doesn’t act alone — he gathers people. And throu...

How do you pray until something shifts? In this powerful message from Restoring the House – Together, Anthony Delaney takes us deeper into Nehemiah’s story and shows us how breakthrough really begins — not with strategy, but with prayer. When Nehemiah hears about the broken walls of Jerusalem, he doesn’t rush into action. He weeps, fasts, and prays — carrying a God-given burden that leads to trans...

What if the most dangerous place for your faith isn’t out there—but right where you feel most comfortable? In this opening message of our new series Restoring the House – Together, Anthony Delaney takes us into the powerful beginning of Nehemiah’s story. Before any rebuilding begins, something deeper happens: Nehemiah sees the need, feels the burden, and turns to God in prayer. This message is a c...

What does it really mean to be a supernatural community that’s all about Jesus? In this Ivy Central message, Anthony Delaney teaches on the person and power of the Holy Spirit — not as a vague force or feeling, but as God Himself, present and active among us. From creation to Jesus’ ministry, from the cross to Pentecost, we see how the Holy Spirit empowers ordinary people to live, serve, pray, hea...

What does a restored life actually sound like? In this powerful message from Book of Psalms 26, we explore how God doesn’t just change our circumstances—He transforms our hearts and gives us a new song. Restoration isn’t about trying harder or being better. It begins with an invitation from Jesus Christ: “Come to me… and I will give you rest.” In this talk, we discover: • Why Christianity starts w...

What if your life wasn’t just forgiven - but completely transformed? In this powerful message from 2 Corinthians 5:14–21, we explore the life-changing truth of reconciliation - how God restores our relationship with Him through a divine exchange, and then sends us out to do the same for others. At the centre of it all is this truth: Because of Jesus Christ… • He took our sin → so we could receive...

What if Easter really did change everything? In this powerful Easter message, we step into Gospel of Luke chapter 24 and rediscover the moment that transformed history forever. The empty tomb wasn’t just a surprising event—it was the turning point for humanity. Through the story of the women at the tomb, we see how encountering the risen Jesus Christ changes everything: • Your focus – Stop looking...

At our All Together Service, Anthony explores the wonder at the heart of the Christian faith: not a distant, detached God—but a God who comes close. From Philippians 2 to Palm Sunday, we see that Jesus is not like anything we would expect. Fully God, yet fully human, He doesn’t arrive in power to destroy, but in humility to save. He lays aside glory, embraces weakness, and enters our world—not to...

Diving through the book of Jonah, guest speaker Freddy Hedley teaches about how God restore the broken. Freddy is Dean of Studies and teaches Old Testament and Biblical Hebrew at Westminster Theological College. His research interests include: Hebrew poetry, especially lament poetry; exilic biblical literature; and the theological traditions of creation and covenant.

In the famous story of the Prodigal Son, most of us recognise the younger brother — the one who ran away and got lost in the world. But Jesus didn’t end the story there. In this message, Anthony Delaney explores the often-overlooked second half of the parable: the older brother who stayed home but was still lost. While he looked obedient on the outside, his heart had grown distant from the Father....

Why did Jesus tell the story of the Prodigal Son? Because religious people were complaining about grace. In this message, Anthony Delaney explores the first half of Jesus’ famous parable in Luke 15 — the story of the younger son who leaves home, wastes everything, and ends up lost in a far country. It’s a story about rebellion, brokenness, and the consequences of trying to live life without the Fa...

In a world of hurry, noise, and constant distraction, how do we truly rest in God? In Week 4 of our series How God Restores Your Heart, Anthony Delaney explores the powerful — and often difficult — practice of stillness. Drawing from Luke 10, Psalm 46, Exodus 14, and the story of Mary and Martha, this message reveals that stillness is not just stopping physically, but letting go internally — relea...

We live in a noisy world — constant demands, endless notifications, pressure to perform, and little space to breathe. So how does God restore the heart in the middle of it all? In this message, Steve Small explores the practice of solitude as a vital way God brings restoration, clarity, and strength. Drawing from Scripture, personal stories, and the life of Jesus, Steve shows that solitude is not...

Why would God have to command us to rest? In this message from our Restoring the Heart series, Anthony Delaney explores the biblical rhythm of Sabbath — a gift we often resist but desperately need. From Deuteronomy to Genesis, from manna in the wilderness to the life of Jesus, we see that Sabbath is not laziness or legalism — it’s trust. In a culture of constant productivity, digital distraction,...

Recorded at Ivy's AGM on 22 Feb 2026, Anthony outlines the Ivy Church leadership's vision and plans for our Year of Restoration in 2026.