Rowheath Pavilion: Sunday Sermons

Pastor David Midzi, a trustee of the church and lead minister at Living Faith International Ministries, reminds us that even as the church is in a season of transition, we should embrace it with both reflection and anticipation. After the faithful and impactful leadership of Moses, a servant who carried out God’s mission with dedication and strength, God’s people faced a pivotal moment. Yet, in th...

In that spirit of reflection and purpose, Jon speaks on Evangelism and Discipleship, exploring what it truly means to share our faith and to walk intentionally with others as they grow in Christ. He shares some practical tips, common pitfalls to avoid, and how to faithfully live out the Great Commission in our everyday lives. He prayed for us that as we enter this new season, may we be a people wh...

Lawrence unpacks what it means to live in covenant friendship , drawing from 1 Samuel and the powerful relationship between David and Jonathan. Their friendship carried them through difficult seasons as they strengthened one another in God and demonstrated the fruits of the Spirit, gentleness, humility, kindness, patience, and above all, love. This message reminds us that God calls us to walk clos...

In this message from our Roots series, Pastor Dave explores how our relationship with money can quietly become a spiritual obstacle, preventing us from seeing the bigger picture of what God is doing in our lives. Jesus reminds us that life is not measured by the abundance of what we own, but by how we live, love, and give. While the world encourages us to accumulate more and prove our worth throug...

Sally takes us through the beauty and wonder in God's Creation and how that makes us feel and draws us closer to God. She highlights how our response can cause us to bear fruit that lasts Jeremiah 17:8: He will be like a tree planted by water. It sends its roots out toward a stream. It doesn’t fear when heat comes, and its foliage remains green. It will not cease producing fruit in a year of droug...

As we begin 2026, we are reminded that one of the most powerful ways we shape our faith, our thinking, and our lives is through God’s Word. The words we listen to, speak, and live by matter deeply. Scripture in Hebrews 4:12 reminds us that God’s Word is living and active, able to renew our minds, strengthen our spirits, and guide our steps. Pastor Dave focuses on the practice of engaging with God’...

A sermon by Revd Jon. We hope you are encouraged by the words of wisdom shared from the Gospel.

In this episode, we take a deeper journey into Genesis 1, uncovering God’s deep desire for a relationship with humanity. Through the story of Adam and Eve, we explore the reality of disobedience, its lasting impact on the world, and yet the overwhelming grace of God who continually calls us back to Himself through repentance and reconciliation, fulfilled ultimately in Jesus Christ, who died for ou...

Take the sabbath, reconstruct yourself in the beauty of what God created the world to be.

This week, Pastor Dave takes us on a deep dive into the power of context in Scripture — exploring the book of Genesis through the lens of its original audience. Discover how understanding the world in which these words were first heard can bring fresh insight and depth to the way we read and live out God’s Word today.

In preparation for our Community Forum, our Senior Minister, Dave, takes time to share the current opportunities and challenges the church is navigating. He offers helpful context to paint a clear picture of where we are as a congregation and how this shapes the leadership decisions that members will vote on during the forum. This conversation highlights some of the natural rhythms and tensions th...

Listen to Pastor Dave as he delves deeper into the book of Genesis, exploring its historical context, original audience, and the rich tapestry of creation stories found within. Discover the similarities and differences across ancient accounts, and see what makes the Genesis story of our God uniquely powerful and personal. Dave also shares practical tools to help you go deeper in your own study of...

Dave continues in the series, building on Genesis, we examine the recurring characters in its story, with one notable example being the dove.

Dave expounds on Genesis, the creation story, in the context of when it was written, highlighting the significance of creation and rest. We hope you are encouraged.

Dave shares how church services can and should be very different. This enables us to multiply Kingdom mission to different people groups.

Dave unpacks our personal response to God's call on our live's and "IFs" of God's covenants both old and new testaments.

In this episode, Jodie unpacks Colossians 4:5-6, exploring how, as believers, we are called to walk wisely, make the most of every opportunity, and speak with grace that reflects Christ Jesus our Lord and Saviour.

Paul calls us to “continue steadfastly in prayer” (Colossians 4:2-4). In this message, Jon encourages us to persevere in prayer with gratitude and focus. He reminds us that the ultimate priority of prayer is the advancement of the gospel and the strengthening of our walk with Christ Jesus.

Dave continues our teaching series through the book of Colossians, progressing from Chapter 3:18 to Chapter 4:1 under the theme “Family Matters.” This passage encourages us to reflect on how our faith in Christ influences our relationships at home, including marriage, parenting, and work. Dave emphasises the importance of context in how we interpret the word, as this greatly impacts our understand...

In this episode, Anna dives into the heart of Colossians 3:16 to 17, exploring what it truly means to "work for the Lord" in every part of life, from our words and worship to our daily routines and responsibilities. She shares how part of her work is an act of worship, including a testimony of a poem from someone she encountered in her work journey. Whether you're in school, in the workplace setti...

Dilip speaks about Jesus' supremacy, sufficiency, and how He has loved us and forgiven us, just as we should love and forgive one another. He further observes that God's aim is not only to forgive us but also to take a further step and transform us to become more Christ-like.

Rev. Dave Price continues to takes deeper into the book of Colossians. In this text we see Paul's challenge and invitation to the church to live in the image of God and put off the old ways of human behaviour (reading - Colossians 3:1-11)

Rev. Dave Price continues to takes deeper into the book of Colossians. In this text we explore what it means to be 'Alive in Christ'.

Worthy of God - Colossians 1 8-14.

Dave begins this series on the book of Colossians by emphasizing that Paul didn't even know the church in Colossians, but was continually praying for them and thanking God for them