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Jesus tells John to write seven letters to seven churches in ancient Turkey. The first is to the Church in Ephesus. Jesus commends them for their deeds and hard work, yet rebukes them for forsaking their first love, and invites them to return to him again with all their heart. How might we be similar to the Ephesian Church in our day?

We see in Revelation 1 that, in the end, it's all about Jesus. John is exiled on the island of Patmos and receives a revelation from the Lord Jesus Christ about His final victory over sin, Satan, and death. No matter how scary or confusing some imagery is in Revelation, in the end, it's all about the final victory of Jesus!

In Luke 5:1-11, we see Jesus call his first disciples. These are fishermen in a backwater town, some of the last people anyone would expect to be called to follow a rabbi. Yet they are. And they witness something about Jesus that compels them to follow. What do we see in Jesus that has the same effect on us?

And so we come to the end of Acts. Paul is under house arrest in Rome but continues to preach the gospel "without hindrance." The end of Acts is our invitation to continue the work of making disciples, multiplying leaders and planting churches—all for the glory of God, knowing we are empowered, scattered, sent, and sustained by the Holy Spirit!

And so we come to the end of Acts. Paul is under house arrest in Rome but continues to preach the gospel "without hindrance." The end of Acts is our invitation to continue the work of making disciples, multiplying leaders and planting churches—all for the glory of God, knowing we are empowered, scattered, sent, and sustained by the Holy Spirit!

And so we come to the end of Acts. Paul is under house arrest in Rome but continues to preach the gospel "without hindrance." The end of Acts is our invitation to continue the work of making disciples, multiplying leaders and planting churches—all for the glory of God, knowing we are empowered, scattered, sent, and sustained by the Holy Spirit!

From Jerusalem to Rome, Paul is sent to Caesar by a series of shipping routes. The trip is perilous and results in a dramatic shipwreck on Malta. Despite the storm, Paul trusts in the word of the Lord that he will stand trial in Rome. Paul looks beyond circumstances to the faithfulness of God, an encouragement to all who are facing storms in their lives today.

From Jerusalem to Rome, Paul is sent to Caesar by a series of shipping routes. The trip is perilous and results in a dramatic shipwreck on Malta. Despite the storm, Paul trusts in the word of the Lord that he will stand trial in Rome. Paul looks beyond circumstances to the faithfulness of God, an encouragement to all who are facing storms in their lives today.

From Jerusalem to Rome, Paul is sent to Caesar by a series of shipping routes. The trip is perilous and results in a dramatic shipwreck on Malta. Despite the storm, Paul trusts in the word of the Lord that he will stand trial in Rome. Paul looks beyond circumstances to the faithfulness of God, an encouragement to all who are facing storms in their lives today.

Paul is now tried before Festus, Agrippa, and a whole host of powerful military leaders. He stands alone, in chains, before a court of powerful men and women. What does he say? Everything he needs to. He uses the opportunity to present the gospel, not to free himself, but to seek to save as many as possible. Paul's example is an encouragement to all who feel anxious or afraid to share the gosp...

Paul is on trial before Marcus Antonius Felix and doesn't shrink back from proclaiming the gospel and bearing witness to the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Paul clearly speaks about self-control and judgment to a powerful figure of his time. He's not ashamed, he's not fearful—he is sustained by the Spirit to speak boldly and clearly. Are there gospel conversations we fee...

Paul's final missionary journey is over, and now he sets his face towards Jerusalem. The Holy Spirit compels him to go there, and at the same time, warns Paul that hardships await him. Paul is so attuned to the Spirit's leading and guiding that he can disregard warnings from his friends about what lies ahead. How attuned are we to the voice of the Holy Spirit in our own lives as we seek to...

Paul's final missionary journey is over, and now he sets his face towards Jerusalem. The Holy Spirit compels him to go there, and at the same time, warns Paul that hardships await him. Paul is so attuned to the Spirit's leading and guiding that he can disregard warnings from his friends about what lies ahead. How attuned are we to the voice of the Holy Spirit in our own lives as we seek to...

Following Jesus isn't a flash in the pan, just a moment of obedience that ticks a box and then we live however we want. Following Jesus is a whole-life transformation that isn't finished until we breathe our last. This is what Paul communicates to the Ephesian leaders as he farewells them: his life is not his own; he only wants to complete the task and finish the race God has marked out fo...

Following Jesus isn't a flash in the pan, just a moment of obedience that ticks a box and then we live however we want. Following Jesus is a whole-life transformation that isn't finished until we breathe our last. This is what Paul communicates to the Ephesian leaders as he farewells them: his life is not his own; he only wants to complete the task and finish the race God has marked out fo...

Jesus taught us to pray with boldness, persistence, and clarity, even when it’s awkward. In this message from Luke 11, Simon shares how prayer works not just to change situations, but to shape us. Through the story of the midnight visitor and real moments of heartbreak and hope, this sermon unpacks what it means to keep praying: aligned with God’s will, specific in our requests, and trusting even...

From Athens to Corinth and now Ephesus, Paul plants himself in Turkey for three years, his longest stint in one place. Paul declares the gospel with words and such power that people cannot deny the power of Jesus' name! This brings strong and violent opposition from idol makers in Ephesus. Where Jesus' name is held in high regard, we can always expect demonic opposition.

Paul moves on from Athens to Corinth and stays there 18 months, establishing and strengthening the church. He raises up disciples and turns them into leaders (Aquila and Priscilla) and empowers them to do the same for others. It's clear that Paul's focus isn't on establishing a personal ministry or making a name for himself, but on multiplying disciples and planting churches for the gl...

We kick off our final series in Acts with Paul's visit to Athens, and the burden he feels when he sees the city rife with idolatry. Paul's heart longs for these people to know the true and living God, and contextualises the gospel to his listeners so that they can understand it. What burden do we feel for the people around us? How are we presenting the gospel in a way they can receive and...

We kick off our final series in Acts with Paul's visit to Athens, and the burden he feels when he sees the city rife with idolatry. Paul's heart longs for these people to know the true and living God, and contextualises the gospel to his listeners to they can understand it. What burden do we feel for the people around us? How are we presenting the gospel in a way they can receive and understand?

They were the ones who mocked him, beat him and spat on him before literally nailing Jesus to the cross. And yet Jesus still cries out, "Father, forgive them." What did the cross and empty tomb look like from the soldiers' perspective? We celebrate Resurrection Sunday by seeing just how much like the soldiers we are, and how God's amazing grace, through Jesus Christ, is sufficien...

They were the ones who mocked him, beat him and spat on him before literally nailing Jesus to the cross. And yet Jesus still cries out, "Father, forgive them." What did the cross and empty tomb look like from the soldiers' perspective? We celebrate resurrection Sunday by seeing just how like the soldiers we are, and how God's amazing grace, through Jesus Christ, is sufficient to...

Peter experienced more highs and lows than any other disciple. He spent three years with Jesus, made an incredible profession of faith, walked on water... and then denied even knowing him right before the cross. But that wasn’t the end for Peter—he experienced the amazing grace of Jesus. What do we learn from Peter from all this, and how do we see Jesus’s love for us in how he treats Peter?

Jesus said that wherever the gospel is preached, people would hear about what Mary of Bethany did for him. Why was her act of worship so profound? What prompted her to do something so extravagant? What can we learn from Mary of Bethany as we approach Easter this year?

We can have all the vision, planning, and strategy we like, but without a move of God, the vision comes to nothing. Prayer is the foundation of everything, so it's here that we begin—with a cry to the Lord to do what only he can do: bring in the harvest.