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What does it really mean to be "in Christ"? In this opening message of our summer series, we explore one of the New Testament's richest and most important themes. Looking at Philippians 3:7–11, we discover that the Christian life is not merely about believing in Jesus, but being united with Him. Learn how being found in Christ gives us a new identity as we begin unpacking the transfo...

In this Vision Sunday message from Luke 19:1–10, we hear Jesus' encounter with Zacchaeus and discover the heart of God's mission: to seek and save the lost. As we consider the example of our seeking Saviour, the transformation of a saved sinner, and our shared calling to reach others, we're challenged to embrace the vision that each one can reach one. One conversation, one invitation,...

As we conclude our series on joy through the letter to the Philippians, we explore Paul’s remarkable secret of contentment. Writing from prison and facing an uncertain future, Paul discovers that true satisfaction is not found in possessions, success, or circumstances, but in Christ alone. Contrasting the world’s cry of “never enough” with the gospel’s declaration that Jesus is “ever enough,” we a...

Rev Geoff Hamilton, Mission Director for SAM UK and Ireland, shares from Mark 3 whilst Carolina Schmidt, a theological student from Chile, shares her testimony.

In a world where anxiety and worry are increasingly common, the apostle Paul offers God's timeless answer. This message explores how prayer and Christ-centred meditation lead us from anxious hearts to the peace of God that surpasses all understanding.

In this message, we explore Paul's powerful picture of the Christian life as a race. Though none of us have arrived spiritually, we are called to keep pursuing Christ, leave the past behind, and press on with our eyes fixed on the eternal prize.

On this Pentecost Sunday, Hazel shares from Romans 8 on what it means to have life in the Spirit, namely that it starts with the sacrifice of Jesus, leads to a changed mindset and involves being in the Spirit.

Listen to Ruth's challenging and encouraging talk from Philippians 3.

In this talk we are challenged to “light up the world” by living distinctly in a culture Paul describes as “crooked and twisted.” The message explores how modern society, like every generation, has drifted from God’s design, creating its own standards of truth and morality instead of aligning with God. In response to this Paul calls Christians to “work out your salvation” — not by earning salvatio...

In this message we explore the call to joyful unity in the church. True unity is built through harmony, humility, and selfless care for others - as shown in the life and ministry of Jesus. As we reflect on Christ’s humility in His incarnation, His crucifixion and His exaltation, we’re challenged to live not for ourselves, but for Him and for one another. This is a powerful reminder that a united c...

In this talk, we wrestle with a defining question: what are you living for? From a prison cell, Paul declares, “to live is Christ, and to die is gain,” revealing a compelling invitation not to waste our lives - but to live fully for the One who lived and died for us.

In this talk, we explore how true joy isn’t rooted in comfort but in Christ. Even in chains, Paul rejoices because the gospel is advancing and Jesus is being proclaimed - showing us how to find lasting joy in every circumstance.

Hazel opens this new teaching series entitled 'Joyful' on the letter to the Philippians. She gives an introduction to the letter mentioning the context in which Paul writes, while also encouraging us to gospel partnership.

On that first Easter morning, everything people expected… turned out to be completely wrong. In this Easter talk , we explore the shocking events at the empty tomb and uncover the greatest surprise in history.

Why didn’t Jesus come down from the cross? In this Good Friday reflection, we explore the contrasts our desire for self-preservation with Christ’s self-sacrifice. Like the thief who simply trusted, we’re reminded that our hope rests not in what we can do - but in the man on the middle cross who chose to stay, so that we could be saved.

On Palm Sunday, the crowds welcomed Jesus as King - but they misunderstood who He truly was. In this talk, Raymond explores the surprising nature of Jesus’ kingship. He is a King who comes not in power and spectacle, but in humility and sacrifice. The crowd didn't understand this, the disciples didn't understand this. For Jesus did not act in the ways they wished. So then as now, Jesus is...

This talk unpacks Romans 8:18–30 and the deep assurance that God is at work in every moment of our lives. Confronting common myths about pain, it reveals how even life’s hardest seasons are not wasted - but are shaping us into the likeness of Christ. For even in our suffering we can trust that God holds us and gives us a hope that is truly relentless.

In this Mother’s Day message from 1 Samuel 1:1–20, we step into the heartfelt story of Hannah. She was a woman who knew deep sorrow, longing, and unanswered prayer. Yet in the midst of her pain, Hannah turns to God with honest, desperate prayer and discovers that the Lord hears and remembers His people. We see in Hannah the power of persistent prayer, the faith of mothers who cry out to God for th...

Ruth shares from Mark exploring the beauty of relentless devotion. In this passage, a woman pours out costly perfume on Jesus, showing that true worship holds nothing back because when we see the worth of Christ, extravagant love becomes the only fitting response.

In this talk from Luke 18:1-8, Raymond explores Jesus’ call to relentless prayer. Through the parable of the persistent widow, we’re reminded that prayer is not about wearing God down, but about trusting the Father who listens, cares, and acts. This message invites us to rediscover prayer not as a last resort, but as our first response - shaped by confidence in who God is and faith in the differen...

In this all-age talk, we explore God’s big promise through the story of Noah. Facing the seriousness of sin and God’s grief over a broken world, we’re reminded that God’s judgement is never the end of the story. The rainbow points us forward to the cross, where Jesus becomes our true ark — taking judgement upon Himself so that we might find forgiveness, safety, and new life.

In this Ash Wednesday message, we explore how Jesus’ victory over temptation in the wilderness flows from wholehearted surrender to the will and word of God. Drawing on Matthew 4:1–11, we see that temptation is a real and universal fight - even for Jesus. But that true strength is found not in control or self-reliance, but in trusting God’s provision, protection, and plan. By resisting Satan with...

Hazel shares who the Israelites only had veiled access to God's presence and how this was fulfilled by Jesus, who upon his death on the cross, the curtain was forever torn.

In this talk from Deuteronomy 30:11–20, we explore Moses’ final, heartfelt call to God’s people: choose life. As Israel stands on the edge of the Promised Land, Moses reminds them that God’s will is not hidden or complicated - it is near, clear, and personal. Every choice we make carries a direction, leading either toward life and blessing or away from God and into loss. Ultimately, this passage p...

In this talk we explore Moses’ bold cry, “Show me your glory,” and discover why God’s presence - not power, success, or blessing - is what truly defines us. From the weight of God’s holiness to the beauty of His goodness revealed fully in Jesus, this message calls us beyond settling for religion without relationship. A stirring invitation to hunger again for God’s glory, to seek not what He gives,...