St Aldates Church | Oxford

We all have different gifts. Why? Because God loves us, he’s gracious and gives them to us. Emilie reminds us that the gifts we’re given are not for our own benefit but for the formation and expansion of God’s kingdom here on earth. Romans 12:6-8

You are given gifts from God, but how are you using them? Speaking from Romans 12:6-8 Nemi encourages us to use our God given gifts to bless others and not for ourselves.

Who am I? Who are we? Paul poses two big questions in this passage which help us discover who we are in the light of our ultimate standard Jesus. Mark unpacks how we all have a unique function, bringing glory to Jesus’ Body - his Church. Romans 12:3-5

In Romans 12: 3-5, Paul encourages us to think again about our identity as children of Christ and the church as a one body. Is our identity formatted by the world and culture we live in or through the eyes of Jesus? Simon invites us to have a Jesus rethink.

What are you willing to sacrifice? Stephen unpacks Romans 12, and shows us that there is freedom and joy awaiting us if we’re willing to sacrifice ourselves for God’s purposes. Romans 12: 1-2

What is the best invitation you’ve ever received? And what made it so good? The invitation offered in Luke 14 is like no other. Jesus invites you into his everlasting Kingdom and to be a part of the greatest party ever thrown. Jody unpacks the good news of Jesus and what it means to accept his invitation. Luke 14: 15-24

Where do we find true life and fulfilment? To whom else can we turn in the highs and lows. Laura shows us through the life of Peter, that Jesus IS where we find true life. John 6:60-69

Stephen encourages us to put in place resolutions that will help our relationship with Jesus grow. Jesus calls us to love the lord our God with all our heart, soul and mind. What practices will you pick up this year to ensure Jesus is the priority. Matthew 22:34-40

Simon encourages us at the start of the new year to hold on to God and not let go. Using David’s response in Psalm 63 we can learn to have a deeper relationship with God and hold on tighter through all that comes our way. Psalm 63:1-8

Will Stuart-Lee takes us on a journey with the Magi on Christmas Eve. Matthew 2:1-12

What do you hope for? Who do have hope in? Stephen reminds us that hope has a name, and his name is Jesus. A tiny bit of hope in the right person is more powerful than you can possibly imagine.

Jesus is the Prince of Peace, and his birth brings peace for all of us. Simon speaks from Isaiah 9 at Carols by Candlelight 2022.

Connections create joy. What are you hoping for this year? Speaking at Alternative Carols, Stephen reminds us that in the midst of the mess Jesus comes as our Saviour to bring us peace, joy and forgiveness.

Looking at the life of Joseph and his courageous obedience, Mark helps us to understand how we can become a person of influence in God’s kingdom. Matthew 1: 18-25

How can you trust that God has created you and your life has a purpose? This first Advent Sunday, Stephen takes a look at the life of Mary, explaining how trusting in God’s love for you enables you to step with obedience into His purpose for your life. Luke 1:26-38

The only way to be a humble person is to be made secure - secure in Jesus, and in his love for you. Dan encourages us to allow Jesus to see us as we are, in all our faults, and to let him love us. John 13:1-17

Are you into titles, or are you into towels? Shumi brings a powerful word, reminding us to keep Jesus’ loving humility as our model for loving those around us. John 13:1-17

As Jesus washes his disciples’ feet, we see the upside down Kingdom of God: a kingdom where love rules and empowers us to humbly serve the people around us. Nemi Wilton shares of the power of the love of God. John 13:1-17

“If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit.” All true fruitfulness comes from proximity to Jesus, and our fruitfulness grows as God prunes us. Stephen reminds us of God’s kindness in times of pruning, and that we are deeply connected with each other and with Christ through the storms of life.

Jesus destroys our final enemy: death. Dan explores how God, who suffered for us, gives ultimate meaning and hope to our suffering today.

Jesus says “I am the resurrection and the life”. What does that mean for us as followers of Jesus today? Mark explores how Jesus’ power to defeat death gives comfort, meaning and hope to the darkest and most difficult moments of our lives.

“Don’t live for anything other than an encounter with Jesus.” Will reminds us that loving Jesus and living to please him is the ultimate aim of our lives. John 5:39-44

Simon encourages us to break out of the approval junkie mentality, instead spending our lives receiving the honour of our Heavenly Father as we in turn honour his son Jesus as our Lord. John 5:39-44

How do we love like Jesus? How do we show his truth and compassion? Emily explores how we need to continually come as we are to him, living under the waterfall of his grace and love.