Philippians 1:1-11
Jim introduces our series in the Letter to the Philippian church, looking at how the church started, and how Paul felt about them as he wrote back to them. What would Paul want, for a church he so clearly loved?
God's Gymnasium
Hebrews 11:39-12:17
At the end of Hebrews 11’s long list of faith-heroes comes a big “Therefore”. And as we close our own series of character-studies, focussing on Perseverance and Kingdom Expectancy, it is appropriate to examine our own “Therefore “, that we may respond appropriately to the lives of the wonderful people we have been considering. There is surely no better passage for this purpose than this one!
Perseverance and Kingdom Expectancy in the Life of Mary
Luke 1:5-20, 26-38
This week's sermon contrasts Zechariah's disbelief with Mary's belief, showing how remembering God's past faithfulness is the key to saying 'yes' to His work in our present.
David & Goliath: David's mindset
1 Samuel 17:1-52
What was it that made David able to step up boldly and take on Goliath? What was his "Kingdom Expectancy" in that moment, and what can we learn from it today?
The How and Why of Perseverance and Kingdom Expectancy
Ephesians 1
God’s Purpose, His Praise and His Power are all at work in His church:- all the time, and for our good.
Perseverance & Kingdom Expectancy: Jairus
Mark 5:21-24, 35-43
Continuing our series in Perseverance and Kingdom Expectancy, Caitlin looks at the story of Jairus and the practical framework it gives us for growing in these areas.
Stepping into the abundance and wonders of God's kingdom
2 Kings 2:7-14
Lucy takes a look at how this passage from early on in Elisha's ministry reveals two key characteristics of God’s Kingdom: the abundance of God and the wonders of God, and how Elisha, by understanding this story he’s stepping into and the one who writes it, is able to be bold and expectant of what God will do.
Perseverance & Kingdom Expectancy: David
Psalm 27
Whilst being relentlessly chased down by Saul and his army, David shows us how to keep persevering in God and expecting His kingdom to come, even when circumstances might make that difficult.
Perseverance and Kingdom Expectancy: Bartimaeus
Mark 10:46-52
Bartimaeus may have been blind, but he could see who Jesus was long before the crowd around him could. Though a minor character in the Bible’s story, he has a lot to teach us about what God is saying to us this season!
Perseverance & Kingdom Expectancy: Caleb
Numbers 13:30-14:10,20-24, Joshua 14:6-12
Toby looks at Perseverance and Kingdom Expectancy through the lens of Caleb.