Living Hope Douglas North

Have faith to do things differently and don't settle for the same fruits. Don't be afraid to wait for the sound of God going ahead, what is he staying to you. Assumption is one of the great quenchers of the Spirit. The spirit of God will lead us to his word. It is an interaction when we read scripture. We aren't there to please people, we are there to please God.

In this episode of the "Make Disciples" series, Mark Doyle explores the transformative power of living a life led by the Holy Spirit. Drawing from scriptures like John 3:6-8, Galatians 5:18-24, and Romans 8:13, Mark outlines three key characteristics of a Spirit-filled life: Purity and Peace: The Holy Spirit produces fruit of righteousness, including love, joy, peace, and self-control, leading to...

In this week of the "Make Disciples" series, Stuart Nelson explores the call to discipleship and the importance of responding with a resounding "Here I am, Lord!" Drawing from Matthew 28:19-20 and Acts 9:10-19, Nelson outlines three key components of becoming a disciple: Pray: Intercede for others and seek God's guidance in your own life. Obey: Actively follow Jesus' teachings and apply them to yo...

Stuart talks about Jesus looking for you e.g. Zacchaeus, a tax collector & the woman at the well. Although in their society they were probably shunned, Jesus still loved them. They both saw a difference in their life after meeting him.

This week Jonny Knowles shares on "The Company we keep" reminding us that bad company corrupts good character and to "be a Jonathan!"

Adrian preaches today about the word of God and doing it Gods way. If you want success in your life, do it Gods way.

This week Adrian discusses the importance of and practical advice on how we can hear God's voice.

Jaco Erasmus, lead elder of My Family Church in Keetmanshoop, Namibia, joins us this week at Douglas North. Jaco shares on the Perseverance of the Saints, encouraging us to run and not grow weary, by keeping your eyes on Jesus and overcoming as He will finish the work he has started.

This week members of Douglas North congregation share what God has been speaking to them about over the last week when the Four12 Europe conference was hosted on the Isle of Man.

Andrew Selley from Joshua Generation San Clemente shares this week at Douglas North

In Roman times it was easy to get married and also easy to get divorced. The Romans persecuted Christians. It is easy to lose your focus on Jesus with everything that is going on in the world. God does not call on us to have lots of relationships, you become a slave to sin. Finding the One is Jesus. Just to reiterate Jesus is the One!

This week in our "Making Disciples" series, Chris dives into the world of parenting through the lens of scripture. He explores the importance of intentional parenting, drawing parallels between raising children and discipling spiritual children in the church. Here's a taste of what you'll learn: The ABCs of Parenting: Chris shares practical advice on giving your children attention, helping them na...

This week in our "Making Disciples" series, Adrian Porter focuses on the importance of marriage and God's blessing on this sacred union. The message explores key scriptures like Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:5-6, and Ephesians 5:31-32, emphasising: * The foundation of marriage: God designed marriage as a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:5-6). * God's covenant in m...

This sermon explores the Christian life as a race, drawing a parallel to a near-miss at the 1959 Isle of Man TT motorcycle races. We need to "look before we leap" just like rider Keith Heckles, but more importantly, to fix our gaze on Jesus throughout the race. The Bible says in Hebrews 12:1-2 to run with endurance, focusing on Jesus. Jesus endured the cross for us, and by looking to Him, we find...

This is our time to see the ripple spreading out and making Disciples to help others and starting other legacies. There are some big characters in the bible: Epaphras is one of them although he is only mentioned in the bible three times. He changed his area of the world - Turkey. Epaphras went from Colossae to Ephesus during Paul's stay at Ephesus. He was known as a servant of Christ Jesus. Paul w...

Feeling weak and overwhelmed? In this episode of the "Making Disciples" series, Chris Staples explores how God's power can strengthen us in our moments of weakness. He dives into 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, where Paul emphasises that God's grace is sufficient and his power is made perfect in weakness. We are also encouraged by examples in the Old Testament (Judges 6:34, 1 Chronicles 12:18, 2 Chronicles...

Chris Staples delves into 'the Bible' in this foundational teaching. Understanding the power and importance of the Bible is something that every person needs to navigate life and stay in God's will and purposes. Chris explores passages like 2 Timothy 3:14-17 and Psalm 19:7-11, highlighting the Bible's unique qualities: God's Inspired Word: The Bible is not simply human invention, but the very brea...

Feeling isolated on your faith journey? This week in the "Making Disciples" series, Stuart Nelson explores the power of Christian community. He dives into Ephesians 4:11-12, reminding us that God equips his church with gifted individuals to build each other up. Stuart explores inspiring passages like Acts 2:42-47, showcasing the early church's dedication to fellowship, prayer, and shared meals. Di...

We are not like a family, we are a family! What purpose to you have for God? What gift of the holy spirit do you have? Everyone has at least one. How do we identify the gifts God gave you? Some people will know what your gift is, others may be fearful of the gift they have been given but God knows you and will give you the perfect gift for you. It is your choice if you activate your gift, you will...