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In the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians, he reminded them that because of their higher calling, they were to live in such a way that they made a positive mark on the world around them. The same is true for the church today as well - we are to spread the influence of God’s Kingdom wherever we find ourselves! Phil Shaw outlines the plans for this year in our special Vision Sunday service, and reminds us that we are not called to adapt to our culture, but to permeate it. Not to be missed!

Trusting God is not just about believing His word, but also listening to everything He has to say to you, and most importantly, doing it. However, we can get in a position where we do not hear from God because we have blocked Him out - but God is always speaking, and we can re-tune in to what He is saying! Phil Shaw opens the word of God this week to show us that there is power in listening to, and following God’s instructions. Not to be missed!

How can we be sure that God is living in us? In the parable of the Prodigal Son, the turning point in the story was when he "came to his senses" and realised that he needed to be restored to his father. God is always ready to make His home in our hearts if we allow Him, and when we do He, will bring restoration, freedom, and renewal so we can walk in the fullness of all that He has called us to be!

When we face life’s challenges as Christians, we can either give in or push through. In the story of the paralytic who was brought to Jesus through a roof, we see how the perseverance of his friends got Jesus’ attention and response! How are you going to respond to your next challenge? Will you allow it to affect your perseverance, perception, and praise, or will you lay it down at Jesus’ feet? Listen now!

It has been said that “if you live for others’ approval, you’ll die from their rejection”. In the book of Acts, Apostle Paul had to deal with a crowd going from praising him to stoning him. Maybe you’ve allowed what others have said about you to shape how you see yourself and even how you see God. In today’s message, Phil Shaw teaches us how to break free from labels and others’ opinions by setting our minds and hearts back on Jesus, and the freedom He gives us through His sacrifice on the cross. Listen now

It can be hard to hold on to the hope we profess as Christians when things do not go the way we envisaged. The solution, as Peter tells the readers of his epistle, is to hold on to God's promises in His word, because He is always working in, and through us to bring His purposes for our lives into reality and He will give us grace and power for each day as we lean on Him. Not to be missed!

Do you have things in your life that you value above Jesus? The Bible refers to these as idols, and warns us that we cannot serve these as well as God. However, God is always ready for us to turn to Him when we make up our minds to serve Him alone. Phil Shaw opens the word of God and challenges us to live wholeheartedly for Jesus in this timely message. Listen now!

In Acts 12, we find Peter in prison awaiting execution for his faith. Through what seemed like impossible circumstances, God brought his miraculous deliverance. Sometimes we may find ourselves in “prison” situations where we can’t seem to break free, but God is always working things out for our good, even if they are unpleasant for a while. Phil Shaw opens the word this week to remind us that in order to fulfill our calling, we have to heed God’s instructions in all situations as we await His intervention.

In one of His most famous discourses about money, Jesus said that we are to seek God’s kingdom above everything. Sometimes this can seem impossible in light of life’s demands on us to pay bills and feed and clothe ourselves. However, God’s word reassures us that as we focus our eyes on Him, our perspective changes and He provides and cares for us because of His unchanging faithfulness! Phil Shaw brings a timely word on trusting God with our cares and worries - not to be missed.

In Peter’s first epistle, he encourages his readers with the truth that when God calls us, He also equips us in order for us to fulfil His purpose for our lives. However, we also have a part to play – we are called to increase in our personal holiness and knowledge of God so that we can represent Him well. Phil Shaw opens the word of God this week and brings a timely reminder that the Jesus we show is only ever a reflection of the Jesus we know. Listen now!