We Are Emmanuel

In the penultimate message of our series, Tobi takes a look at quite possibly the most significant prayer meeting in the church age. In an age of protest, he examines the role of prayer as a form of protest particularly in a year of election.

Matt Carvel looks at the unwavering commitment of the apostles to boldly witness for Christ despite opposition and persecution. They were witnesses to and participants in the victory of Jesus Christ, and therefore they were utterly unyielding in the face of opposition. In their minds, the reality of the pressure to deny Christ was in no way equal to the fact of His triumph in their thought and conduct.

In this talk, Neville Jones emphasises the unstoppable power and impact of the Gospel, urging confidence in its transformative reach.

In this talk, Stephen Dawson looks at the story of Peter and John healing a lame beggar outside the temple and Peter subsequently preaching about Jesus to the crowd.

The passage from Acts 2:42-47 is highlighted as an idealised example of their devotion to teaching, fellowship, sharing, and prayer. The video emphasises communal identity's importance and challenges Western society's prevalent individualistic thinking.

In this talk, Matt Carvel focuses on the vertical relationship between the people and God. The features of that relationship are described in the passage: signs and wonders, joy and generosity, praise and favour.

In this talk, Stephen Dawson reflects on the day of Pentecost when the apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke in different languages, leading to powerful preaching. He explores the principles, content, and application of Peter's sermon on the day of Pentecost, highlighting the importance of tailoring messages to the audience, the themes discussed by Peter, and the need for repentance and baptism.

In this talk, Matt Carvel explores the significance of the day of Pentecost in the book of Acts, looking at the filling of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the early church. Matt emphasises the unity and empowerment of believers through the Holy Spirit.

In this talk, Neville Jones looks at the importance of understanding the work of the Holy Spirit and how it relates to our lives as followers of Jesus. The Holy Spirit empowers believers to live out their purpose. He encourages us to seek a deeper understanding of the Holy Spirit's role and to embrace the power, purpose, and plan that comes with His presence in our lives.

Continuing from the Gospel, Luke seems to refer to the ascension three times. There’s overlap as well as continuity between the start of Luke, its end, and the start of Acts. This period - the resurrection of Jesus - is clearly emphasised to show its importance to the birth of Christianity - the event that Luke is aiming to give an ‘orderly account’ of. The resurrected presence of Jesus and the commissioning of the disciples (as well as their subsequent empowerment by the Spirit) is therefore key.

In "From Animals to Angels" Tobi takes a look at the Revelation 5 worship of the nations, along with the Revelation 5 worship of creation, in what is quite possibly, the happiest chapter in the bible.

What is Jesus worth, what are you worth, and how can you know?

Uncover the profound meaning behind the gifts of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh in this Christmas sermon. Explore the unexpected royalty of a baby King, the divine worship embodied in a child, and the poignant purpose behind the gift of Myrrh. Discover how Jesus, born to bring light to a dark world, invites us to turn away from self-centered worship and find hope, joy, and restoration in His Kingdom. Join us in adoration as we reflect on The Revelation of God through the birth of Jesus.

In "From Majesty to Manger" Tobi takes a look at the Manger of Christmas contrasted against the majesty of Revelation. Beholding the divinity seen in Revelation against humility seen in the incarnation. In the process we consider the 24 Elders and 4 Living Creatures and what they mean, in this context.

Whatever we might think about Jesus, we all have created a ‘virtual Jesus’ in our minds. The real Jesus constantly challenges us. The real Jesus can’t be put in a box. In this final encounter, Jesus is about to be arrested and when He simply pronounces, ‘I am He’ soldiers are literally knocked off their feet. The Jesus of eternity, the Jesus of history, the Jesus of today and forevermore is still doing this. Still surprising us, still with the power to knock us to the ground and build us back up again. He is God. He is real. He is with us. The real Jesus is here.

On Tuesday we continued our weekly podcast 'Live Lunch' where we unpack our Sunday teaching and answer your questions live. We had Rachel Fellingham along with Matt Carvel and Yohaan Philip discussing Jesus’ heart for the vulnerable in our city.

Throughout the month of November, we ran a giving campaign into caring for our city and the most vulnerable around us. The money given will enable the CARE team to deliver many initiatives we are involved in, in our local area

On Tuesday we continued our weekly podcast 'Live Lunch' where we unpack our Sunday teaching and answer your questions live. We had George Benson along with Christina Omoloso and Yohaan Philip discussing Jesus’ claim that He is the 'true vine'.

Sunday school impressions of Jesus can be of a feeble kind, where Jesus is just nice and wouldn’t hurt a fly. He’s no threat, He can be ignored. He probably wouldn’t be able to survive today’s social-media rage-fuelled climate and he would melt into the background just like other ‘snowflakes’ - the world today likes opinionated, brazen leaders, not weakling nice guys. On a personal level, we want those who will bring real change and power to our lives. Hidden in a horticultural analogy, Jesus presents himself as someone who brings real fruitfulness to our lives. He’s not weak, he’s robust. God is in the pruning business. He’s not weak or impotent, He brings about real fruitfulness in our lives as we trust in Him and follow His ways.

On Tuesday we continued our weekly podcast 'Live Lunch' where we unpack our Sunday teaching and answer your questions live. We had Jess along with our hosts Matt Carvel and Yohaan Philip discussing Jesus’ claim that He is the truth.