Sermons

Transformation is possible, but it’s not inevitable. It requires intentional effort on our part. The early Christians understood this, so they embraced what they called a “Rule of Life”—a rhythm of practices, habits, and relationships designed to make space for being with Jesus, becoming like Him, and doing what He did. Crafting our own Rule of Life is an essential step for turning the goal of becoming like Jesus into a reality.

A central part of apprenticing under Jesus is learning how to deal with sin. Though the topic can feel uncomfortable, facing the reality of sin—whether committed by us, against us, or around us—is essential for our healing and transformation. This teaching also unpacks confession: the practice of bringing our sin, shame, or hidden struggles into the light with a trusted person, so that we can step into freedom and wholeness.

Often, when we begin to practice the spiritual disciplines, the unhealed wounds of a lifetime rise to the surface of our hearts. How we respond to that pain is vital. This teaching explores the three primary ways people deal with pain (deny, detach, or drug), how unhealed pain sabotages transformation, and how God can meet us in pain to bring lasting change.

Spiritual disciplines are practices that create space for the Spirit to transform us from the inside out. Today we’ll look at how practicing spiritual disciplines open us up to God to change us at the deepest level.

Many of us desire to become more like Jesus, but we feel stuck. We need a training program, a reliable pathway to transformation. We find this in the Way of Jesus, which shows us how to intentionally engage formation.

Spiritual formation isn’t a Christian thing or even a religious thing; it’s a human thing. To be human is to grow, mature, and change over time. Formation is simply the process by which our inner person is formed into a particular shape or character. The problem is most of our spiritual formation is unintentional. As a result, we are often “conformed to the pattern of this world,” instead of being transformed into Christlikeness.

Who are you following? Everybody is following somebody. Put another way: we’re all disciples. The question isn’t: “Are you a disciple?” But, “who or what are you a disciple of?” In this teaching, John Mark Comer explores what it means to be a disciple or apprentice of Jesus.

On Sunday, we celebrated our church’s 20th anniversary! We reflected on our journey—sharing the story of how the church began and grew and overcame challenges—while honouring the many individuals who have prayed, given, and served so faithfully over the years. To top it off, we wrapped up the day with a hog roast feast. It was an opportunity to celebrate God’s goodness and faithfulness through the years and look ahead to all He has in store for us in the future!

Last week, we explored the surprising ways God is moving among young people. On Sunday, we heard a powerful firsthand testimony of someone who is actually experiencing it. Weslie Roberts shared her story of personal transformation as well as the remarkable salvations and healings she witnessed during her six-month mission with YWAM.

On Pentecost Sunday, we celebrate the birth of the Church — a moment when the Holy Spirit empowered ordinary people to speak with boldness, break barriers, and change the world. The work of the Spirit continues today in Britain. Despite years of secular decline, something surprising is happening in the UK. Church attendance is rising — especially among Gen Z. Bible sales are up. People are more open to Jesus than we've seen in decades. It's quiet, but it's real — and it's happening now. The Holy Spirit is moving. Will we join in?

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been diving into the Practice of Celebration— but what if joy doesn’t come easily? What if you want to celebrate but feel emotionally disconnected - or simply tired? On Sunday, Lauren shared her journey of learning to feel joy again—how God brought healing, restored joy, and taught her to laugh again.

We all have a built-in negativity bias — our brains are wired to feel negative emotions more strongly, dwell on them longer, and remember them more vividly. No wonder joy can feel out of reach sometimes. And yet, Scripture commands us to rejoice always. This is where the discipline of celebration comes in: it’s a way to push back on our negativity bias and train ourselves to actually notice and embrace joy.

One of the greatest challenges to practising celebration arises when we’re called to rejoice in the ways God has blessed others, which can stir feelings of envy and resentment. At other times, we hold back from celebrating, unsure how to embrace joy in a world marked by pain and suffering. Yet celebration isn’t something to avoid because of the world’s suffering—it’s something we desperately need because of it.

We all have a built-in negativity bias — our brains are wired to feel negative emotions more strongly, dwell on them longer, and remember them more vividly. No wonder joy can feel out of reach sometimes. And yet, Scripture commands us to rejoice always. This is where the discipline of celebration comes in: it’s a way to push back on our negativity bias and train ourselves to actually notice and embrace joy.

Celebration isn’t mere indulgence—it’s a vital spiritual discipline where we remember the good God has done so we can rest in the good He will do. This practice is rooted in how Scripture reveals God — not as an angry, distant figure, but as the happiest being in the universe.

What happens when you finally say “yes” to God? In this honest and personal message, Kalyn shares her journey from comfort and control to deep intimacy with the Holy Spirit. Through stories of wrestling with doubt, breaking down spiritual boxes, and stepping out in faith, she invites us to trust that even the smallest yes can lead to life-changing encounters with God.

Jesus didn’t just claim to be God — He proved it by rising from the dead. He is more than a story — He is the living Saviour, and that changes everything. He is risen indeed!

Initially, Jesus’ death on the cross looked like a defeat — but it was actually a divine breakthrough. The moment He died, the temple veil tore from top to bottom—revealing that this was no ordinary execution. His sacrifice brought forgiveness for our sins and reopened the way into God’s presence.

Jesus used the symbolism of the Passover meal—a celebration of God’s past deliverance—to usher in a new covenant. In doing so, He established a new way to remember: not what we must bring, but that He became what was needed, fulfilling what we never could. Now we no longer need to strive to measure up but instead are invited to live from the fullness of God's grace.