Episodes
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The More Excellent Way of Love
Continuing our A Charismatic People series, Kathryn takes us to 1 Corinthians 13 to lay the final foundation before we look at the gifts one by one: the way of love. Far from being a gentle wedding reading, Paul wrote these words to a church that had every spiritual gift but was using them for…
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An Encounter with Jesus Changes Everything
What happens when we truly encounter Jesus? In John 4, Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at a well. It's an unexpected encounter that crosses cultural boundaries, confronts personal brokenness and challenges religious expectations. But through it all, Jesus offers something extraordinary: living…
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Charismata: Grace-Gifts for All
Are the gifts of the Holy Spirit still for today? And are they really for everyone? Continuing our A Charismatic People series, we explore why we believe the gifts of the Holy Spirit are just as relevant for the church today as they were in the New Testament. Drawing from Scripture, church…
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Marked Out by Grace
What does it really mean to be a charismatic people? In this message, John continues our series exploring the person and work of the Holy Spirit, looking at the biblical meaning of charisma - a gift of grace. Through Ephesians 2, we see that grace is at the heart of the Christian life: grace that...
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Called to Our Neighbourhoods and the Nations | Vision Sunday
What is God calling us to as a church in this next season? On Vision Sunday, Martin looks at Isaiah 49 and the mission God has given His people: to be called by Him, sent into our neighbourhoods, and to carry the good news of Jesus to the nations. The mission of The City Church remains the same:...
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The Word and the Spirit Together
What does it actually mean to be led by both the Word and the Spirit? In this message, we explore why Christians need both: the truth and direction of Scripture, and the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. The Bible helps us know who God is and how He calls us to live. The Holy Spirit helps us...
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The Person of The Holy Spirit
Who is the Holy Spirit, and what difference does He actually make in our lives? In the first message of our new series, A Charismatic People, Martin explores what the Bible teaches about the Holy Spirit: not an impersonal force or something reserved for extraordinary moments, but God Himself,...
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Lord, Teach Us To Pray | Week of Prayer
Why is prayer often so challenging, and why do we tend to shrink back when it comes to praying with others? Kickstarting our Week of Intentional Prayer, this message dives into Luke 11:1–13 to explore why the disciples asked Jesus, "Lord, teach us to pray." In this sermon, we unpack three...
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God's Army
What does it mean for the church to be God’s army? In the final message of our Church series, we explore Ephesians 6:10–18 and Paul’s call to put on the full armour of God. Jesus has already defeated sin and death, so we are not fighting to earn victory—we stand together and proclaim the victory…
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How Does God Bring About His Purposes?
How does God bring about His purposes? In this message from Genesis 1:1–5, we explore the remarkable way God works, bringing light out of darkness, creating something from nothing, and fulfilling His promises through the power of His Spirit. Mike Betts reminds us that God has not abandoned His...
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The Temple of the Holy Spirit
In this message from our The Church series, we explore Paul’s powerful declaration in 1 Corinthians 3:16–17 that the Church is God’s temple—the place where His Spirit dwells among His people. Tracing the story of the temple throughout Scripture, from creation to the tabernacle, the temple in...
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A Royal Priesthood
What does it mean to be part of God’s royal priesthood? In this message from 1 Peter 2:9–10, we explore the incredible identity every believer has in Christ. Through Jesus, we are no longer distant from God. We are chosen, forgiven, and invited to carry His presence into the world. Looking at the...
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(Evening) A Royal Priesthood
What does it mean to be part of God’s royal priesthood? In this message from 1 Peter 2:9–10, we explore the incredible identity every believer has in Christ. Through Jesus, we are no longer distant from God. We are chosen, forgiven, and invited to carry His presence into the world. Looking at the...
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The Household of God
What does it mean to be the household of God? As we continue our series exploring the nature of the Church, this message looks at Paul’s powerful picture of the Church as God’s household in Ephesians 2:19–22. More than an organisation or a weekly gathering, the Church is a family brought together...
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The Bride of Christ
What does it mean for the Church to be the Bride of Christ? In week two of our series The Church, we explore one of the Bible’s most powerful images of God’s people—the Bride of Christ. Looking at Ephesians 5:25–32 and the wider story of Scripture, this message reveals God’s covenant love for His...
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The Body of Christ
We’re beginning a brand-new series exploring the biblical vision of the Church. In a culture filled with misconceptions about what the church is, this message takes us back to Scripture to discover how God describes His people. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 12, we explore the powerful image of the...
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Evening: Grace Sends Us into the World
As we conclude our series in Titus, we come to one of the clearest and most powerful summaries of the gospel in Scripture. In Titus 3, Paul reminds us of three life-changing truths: what we were saved from, what we were saved by, and what we were saved for. We reflect on the reality of our sin…
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Grace Sends Us into the World
As we conclude our series in Titus, we come to one of the clearest and most powerful summaries of the gospel in Scripture. In Titus 3, Paul reminds us of three life-changing truths: what we were saved from, what we were saved by, and what we were saved for. We reflect on the reality of our sin…
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Grace Transforms Everyday Life
Grace transforms everyday life. In this message from Titus 2, we continue our series through Paul’s letter to Titus and explore how the grace of God shapes the way we live every day. John unpacks Paul’s call to “sound doctrine” — teaching that doesn’t just inform our beliefs but transforms our...
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Grace Builds Healthy Churches
What kind of foundation are we building our lives on? In this opening message of our new series through the book of Titus, Martin introduces Paul’s letter to Titus and explores the foundations of healthy Christian living and church leadership. Looking at Titus 1, we’re reminded that the gospel...
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The Costly Path That Leads to Real Life
*Sermon starts at 12:05* What does it really mean to follow Jesus? In this message from Mark 8, guest speaker Andrew Bunt explores Jesus’ challenging invitation to discipleship: a path of self-denial, carrying our cross, and following Him wholeheartedly. Far from promising an easy life, Jesus…
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Morning: The Running God
What happens when God shows mercy… and we don’t like it? As we continue in the book of Jonah, we come to a surprising and deeply challenging moment. Nineveh has repented. God has relented. But instead of rejoicing, Jonah is angry. In this message, we explore Jonah chapter 4 and uncover the…
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Evening: The Running God
In this final message from our Jonah series, we explore Jonah chapter 4 and the surprising reaction of the prophet after Nineveh repents. Instead of rejoicing at God’s mercy, Jonah becomes angry — revealing the pride, bitterness, and despair that can grow in every human heart. This sermon unpacks...
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Morning: Running for God
In this message from Jonah chapter 3, we explore the reality of God’s grace as a God of second chances. From Jonah’s reluctant obedience to Nineveh’s genuine repentance, this sermon reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of God’s mercy. We see how God calls Jonah again—despite his failure—and...
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Evening: Running for God
In this message from Jonah chapter 3, we explore the powerful theme of God’s grace and the reality of second chances. After running from God and experiencing His mercy, Jonah is recommissioned to go to Nineveh—and this time, he obeys. But Jonah’s obedience isn’t perfect. Through his story, we see...
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Morning: Running for God
In this message from Jonah chapter 3, we explore the reality of God’s grace as a God of second chances. From Jonah’s reluctant obedience to Nineveh’s genuine repentance, this sermon reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of God’s mercy. We see how God calls Jonah again—despite his failure—and...
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Evening: Running to God
In this message from Jonah 2, we explore the reality of drifting from God—and the incredible grace that calls us back. Through Jonah’s story, we see a reflection of our own journey: moments of disobedience, seasons of distance, and the invitation to return to the Father. This sermon reminds us…
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Morning: Running to God
In this message, we dive into Jonah 2 and discover a powerful picture of God’s grace in the most unexpected place—the belly of the fish. Rather than a place of punishment, we see it as a moment of rescue, where Jonah encounters the mercy of God in the depths of his failure. Through this passage…
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Evening: Running to God
In this message from Jonah 2, we explore the reality of drifting from God—and the incredible grace that calls us back. Through Jonah’s story, we see a reflection of our own journey: moments of disobedience, seasons of distance, and the invitation to return to the Father. This sermon reminds us…
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Morning: Running to God
In this message, we dive into Jonah 2 and discover a powerful picture of God’s grace in the most unexpected place—the belly of the fish. Rather than a place of punishment, we see it as a moment of rescue, where Jonah encounters the mercy of God in the depths of his failure. Through this passage…
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Running from God
Have you ever felt frustrated with God—or struggled with the idea that His grace is available to anyone? In this opening message of our Jonah series, we explore one of the most confronting truths of the gospel: God’s grace is both beautiful and deeply challenging. Through Jonah 1, we see a…
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Running from God
Have you ever felt frustrated with God—or struggled with the idea that His grace is available to anyone? In this opening message of our Jonah series, we explore one of the most confronting truths of the gospel: God’s grace is both beautiful and deeply challenging. Through Jonah 1, we see a…
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Easter Sunday | Groundbreaking
On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the greatest news in history—Jesus is alive. But what does that really mean for us in a world that still feels broken, painful, and uncertain? In this message from Matthew 28:1–10, we explore how the resurrection of Jesus doesn’t ignore the reality of suffering—but...
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Easter Sunday | Groundbreaking
On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the greatest news in history—Jesus is alive. But what does that really mean for us in a world that still feels broken, painful, and uncertain? In this message from Matthew 28:1–10, we explore how the resurrection of Jesus doesn’t ignore the reality of suffering—but...
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Evening: Genesis 50 | Forgiveness and Unforgiveness
This message takes us to the final chapter of Genesis, exploring Joseph’s story in Genesis 50:1–26 and the powerful truth that God can transform even the darkest intentions into channels of grace and life. Through the lens of Joseph’s life, we unpack three key themes: An understanding of mourning...
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Morning: Genesis 50 | Forgiveness and Unforgiveness
In this message, we come to the final chapter of Genesis, looking at Genesis 50:15–21 and the interaction between Joseph and his brothers.  Rather than ending with dramatic events, Genesis closes with an ordinary but significant moment—how people relate to one another after wrongdoing. This...
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Evening: Genesis 50 | Forgiveness and Unforgiveness
This message takes us to the final chapter of Genesis, exploring Joseph’s story in Genesis 50:1–26 and the powerful truth that God can transform even the darkest intentions into channels of grace and life. Through the lens of Joseph’s life, we unpack three key themes: An understanding of mourning...
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Morning: Genesis 50 | Forgiveness and Unforgiveness
In this message, we come to the final chapter of Genesis, looking at Genesis 50:15–21 and the interaction between Joseph and his brothers.  Rather than ending with dramatic events, Genesis closes with an ordinary but significant moment—how people relate to one another after wrongdoing. This...
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Evening: Genesis 42 | Be Reconciled
As we continue our journey through Genesis, we step into a powerful moment in the story of Joseph and his brothers. In Genesis 42, a time of famine becomes the catalyst for something much deeper—God begins a work of transformation in a broken family. This message explores how God uses crisis,...
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Morning: Genesis 42 | Be Reconciled
In this message, we continue our journey through Genesis, focusing on Genesis 42 and the powerful theme of reconciliation. After years of betrayal, suffering, and unexpected elevation, Joseph comes face to face with the very brothers who sold him into slavery. What should he do? This sermon...
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Evening: Genesis 42 | Be Reconciled
As we continue our journey through Genesis, we step into a powerful moment in the story of Joseph and his brothers. In Genesis 42, a time of famine becomes the catalyst for something much deeper—God begins a work of transformation in a broken family. This message explores how God uses crisis,...
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Morning: Genesis 41 | Hold On
In this message from our Genesis series, we look at the story of Joseph in Genesis 40, a chapter that begins and ends with Joseph still in prison. Joseph’s situation is difficult and uncertain. Despite being wrongly imprisoned and seemingly forgotten, he continues to trust God, serve others, and...
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Morning: Genesis 41 | Hold On
In this message from our Genesis series, we look at the story of Joseph in Genesis 40, a chapter that begins and ends with Joseph still in prison. Joseph’s situation is difficult and uncertain. Despite being wrongly imprisoned and seemingly forgotten, he continues to trust God, serve others, and...
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Evening: Genesis 40 | Serving in Suffering
This sermon explores the story of Joseph in prison from Genesis 40, focusing on what it means to remain faithful to God in the midst of suffering and uncertainty. Even while unjustly imprisoned, Joseph continues to serve those around him, trusting that God is still at work despite circumstances...
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Morning: Genesis 40 | Serving God while Serving Time
In this message from our Genesis series, we look at the story of Joseph in Genesis 40, a chapter that begins and ends with Joseph still in prison. Joseph’s situation is difficult and uncertain. Despite being wrongly imprisoned and seemingly forgotten, he continues to trust God, serve others, and...
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Evening: Genesis 40 | Serving in Suffering
This sermon explores the story of Joseph in prison from Genesis 40, focusing on what it means to remain faithful to God in the midst of suffering and uncertainty. Even while unjustly imprisoned, Joseph continues to serve those around him, trusting that God is still at work despite circumstances...
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Morning: Genesis 40 | Serving God while Serving Time
In this message from our Genesis series, we look at the story of Joseph in Genesis 40, a chapter that begins and ends with Joseph still in prison. Joseph’s situation is difficult and uncertain. Despite being wrongly imprisoned and seemingly forgotten, he continues to trust God, serve others, and...
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Evening: Devoted to What?
This week we take a one-week pause in our Genesis series to explore a topic Jesus spoke about often — money. In this message from Matthew 26:6–16, we look at the powerful contrast between Mary’s extravagant devotion and Judas’ betrayal. Through the story of the anointing at Bethany, we’re...
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Devoted to What?
This week we take a one-week pause in our Genesis series to explore a topic Jesus spoke about often — money. In this message from Matthew 26:6–16, we look at the powerful contrast between Mary’s extravagant devotion and Judas’ betrayal. Through the story of the anointing at Bethany, we’re...
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Evening: Devoted to What?
This week we take a one-week pause in our Genesis series to explore a topic Jesus spoke about often — money. In this message from Matthew 26:6–16, we look at the powerful contrast between Mary’s extravagant devotion and Judas’ betrayal. Through the story of the anointing at Bethany, we’re...
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