Take Hold Church Podcast

This week at Take Hold, Pastor Paul continued our Be Loved series by unpacking the earliest Christian creed from 1 Corinthians 15 — the four simple, world-shifting truths the early church built their entire faith on: • Christ died for our sins. • He was buried . • He was raised on the third day. • He appeared to His followers — hundreds of eyewitnesses. This message walks through the story of the...

In part 2 of the Be Loved series, Pastor Paul unpacks the second truth: We were born on the wrong side of an impossible gap — but the cross of Jesus bridges it. Sin created the distance, love closed it. Eternal life isn’t just what happens after death; it begins the moment you believe.

In this first message of the Be Loved series, we’re reminded of a truth that changes everything — you’ve never been unloved. Before you took your first breath, before you believed, before you ever got it right or wrong — God loved you completely. This is where the story begins. Scripture: 1 John 4:8–10 | Romans 5:8 | John 3:16 Series: Be Loved

When Jesus died, the veil was torn — not just in the temple, but in the space between heaven and earth. You were never meant to live with limited access to God. You were created for unlimited access — to know Him personally, to represent Him powerfully, and to bring His presence wherever you go. This message explores how the resurrection made every believer a priest, ambassador, and representative...

Naomi and Ruth’s story shows us what redemption looks like in real life — not the absence of pain, but its transformation. When everything fell apart, God was still working behind the scenes. From famine to harvest, from death to life, from isolation to family — Ruth’s story reminds us: God doesn’t leave His people without a Redeemer. 📖 Scripture: Ruth 1–4 | Galatians 6:9 | 1 Thessalonians 5:24 W...

This week at Take Hold, we continued our series “Every Story Matters: Becoming Who You Were Meant to Be.” We looked at the life of Caleb , a man who chose faith when everyone else chose fear. At 40 years old, he stood on the edge of God’s promise and said, “We can do this.” Forty-five years later, at 85, he was still saying the same thing—still strong, still faithful, still believing that God keep...

This week we continued our series “Every Story Matters: Becoming Who You Were Meant to Be,” looking at the story of Samson—a man who was set apart, chosen, and gifted by God, yet deeply flawed. Even in Samson’s downfall, God’s purpose was not defeated. His strength returned, his faith was renewed, and his story ended not in shame, but in grace. This message is a reminder that no matter how far we...

In this week’s message, we begin a new series: Every Story Matters . Through the book of Esther, we’re reminded that no life is insignificant and no detail is wasted in God’s hands. From Esther’s courage “for such a time as this” to the truth that God can redeem even our darkest days, this teaching challenges us to see our own stories through the lens of God’s purpose and faithfulness. Whether you...

Message from 14 September 2025 at Take Hold Church This week, Daniel Andree shared a powerful message on community. From the very beginning of creation to the early church in Acts, we see that God designed us to belong—not to live in isolation, but to walk together in faith. Through Scripture, Daniel reminds us that true community isn’t something that just happens—it’s something we pursue. Rooted...

Message from 7 September 2025 at Take Hold Church This week we celebrated two years of Take Hold Church and reflected on God’s faithfulness since day one! In this message, we dive into the vision for your life—not just what you drive, where you live, or what you do, but what it means to follow Jesus wholeheartedly. Drawing from Deuteronomy 6 and the words of Jesus in Matthew 22, we’re reminded tha...

Message from 31 August 2025 at Take Hold Church This is part two of our series in Matthew 6 called “When You…” Last week we looked at giving. This week, Pastor Paul takes us into Jesus’ words about prayer in the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus says, “When you pray…” — and he calls us away from performance and into relationship. Prayer isn’t about being seen, using the right words, or informing God of w...

This week we begin a 2-part series in Matthew 6 called “When You…” Jesus repeats these words again and again in the Sermon on the Mount— “when you give, when you pray, when you fast.” These aren’t empty routines or religious duties, they’re invitations to step into God’s presence. In part one, Pastor Paul teaches on giving —why motives matter more than appearances, how generosity becomes worship,...

Message from 27th July, 2025 at Take Hold Church We weren’t made to hustle endlessly. We were made to live in rhythm with the One who gives us rest. In this week’s message, Pastor Paul explores God’s original design for Sabbath—not as a legalistic rule, but as a gift of grace and resistance to the burnout culture we live in.

What do you do when life doesn’t make sense? When the storm lingers and your prayers feel unanswered? In this message, we revisit the words of Jesus in John 16—“in a little while…”—and unpack how this seemingly vague phrase became a source of deep hope in the darkest moment in human history. Through powerful storytelling, Scripture, and personal reflection, this episode explores: What it means to...

You Don’t Have to Be Seen to Be Significant In a culture obsessed with visibility, Jesus offers something deeper—significance rooted not in being noticed, but in being faithful. This message explores the life of one of the most overlooked disciples, James the Less, and the truth that God sees and uses ordinary, often unseen people to change the world. Whether you feel invisible, forgotten, or just...

In this powerful message from our Encountering Jesus series, we explore the story of the man at the pool of Bethesda in John 5, and the life-changing question Jesus asks: “Do you want to be healed?” Through this story, you’ll be invited to confront your default settings, break free from cycles of victimhood, and step into resurrection life. You don’t need all the answers—just the courage to say ye...

Message from 15 June, 2025 at Take Hold Church This week as we celebrate Fathers Day, we hear about how God is our ultimate Father and champion.

This week to conclude our "Unlock" series, we learn how the Holy Spirit unlocks help in our lives and so much more

Message from 1 June 2025 at Take Hold Church This week in our "Unlock" series we see how the scripture unlocks the work of God in our lives.

Message from 25 May 2025 at Take Hold ChurchThis week in our "Unlock" series we hear the story of how repentance in the life of David unlocks restoration and how we can apply that to our own lives.

Message from 16 Feb, 2025 at Take Hold Church This week we begin a 3 part series on relationship! We hear what it means to raise the bar on relationships, marriages, friendships, and more. We see how the Bible shows examples and instructions how to build healthy, God-centred relationship. Join us next week for part 2!

Message from 9 March, 2025 at Take Hold ChurchThis week we begin a new series as we approach Easter! We will going through the book of John and the "I Am" statements of Jesus as we learn who Jesus was according to His own words.

Message from 2 March, 2025 at Take Hold Church This week we conclude our relationship series and are encouraged that no matter what we have been through in Relationships that Jesus can make us whole.

Message from 9th February, 2025 at Take Hold Church This week we wrap up our "With" series with a message on the importance and impact of worshipping, serving, and being in groups together as a church. Join us next week as we begin a new series on relationships!

Message from 2nd Feb 2025 at Take Hold Church This week we continue our "With" series with an encouraging message and reminder that we are never alone. We are reminded that in Christ, we have the Word of God, you have the Spirit of God, and you have an army standing at the ready. Join us next week!