Hagar: Encountering God while Fleeing for Her Life

We all have an innate desire to be seen and known by other people and by God Himself. But when we encounter adversity in life, it can be easy to think that God doesn’t see or care about us. But when Hagar — an Egyptian slave from Abraham’s household — was at her lowest point in life, she encountered God and from that day forward called Him “the God who sees me.” Her revelation of God reassures us that no matter what circumstances we’re in, we can rest in the promise that “God sees us.”

God EncountersTodd RobertsJuly 9, 2023Antioch SheffieldTodd Roberts

Adam & Eve: Encountering God at the Fall

Throughout the Bible, we find fascinating stories of people encountering God — with each encounter revealing something about the nature of God and ourselves. The first complete story of a God encounter is a sad one — the story of Adam and Eve and the fall of man. But despite the tragic consequences of the fall, in this story, we find a God who still pursues us despite our sins and covers our shame.

God EncountersTodd RobertsJuly 2, 2023Antioch SheffieldTodd Roberts

The Kingdom Without the King

Throughout the Bible, we find fascinating stories of people encountering God — with each encounter revealing something about the nature of God and ourselves. The first complete story of a God encounter is a sad one — the story of Adam and Eve and the fall of man. But despite the tragic consequences of the fall, in this story, we find a God who still pursues us despite our sins and covers our shame. The writers of scripture repeatedly warned us of the dangers of “the world” — part of the unholy trinity of “the world, the flesh, and the devil.” But what do they mean by “the world”? And how do we keep ourselves from being polluted by it? Join us as Todd looks at why “the world” is so destructive to our souls.

The Kingdom Without the KTodd RobertsJune 25, 2023Antioch SheffieldTodd Roberts

An Irreplaceable Role

Everyone knows the irreplaceable importance of fathers, either because of the comfort, steadiness, and love we received from an attentive dad — or because of the pain caused by his absence or brokenness. But why do fathers have such an irreplaceable role? And what do we do with the pain caused by dads who have let us down? On Sunday Todd reflected on the irreplaceable role of a father.

Fathers DayTodd RobertsJune 18, 2023Antioch SheffieldTodd Roberts

The Practice of Communion

Why do we take communion? For many Christians, communion is one of those things we do but we’re not always sure why we do it. As a result, we miss the power and beauty of this sacrament. Today, Todd looks at both why and how we take communion.

The Practice of CommunionTodd RobertsJune 11, 2023Antioch SheffieldTodd Roberts

Keep My Spirit Alive

The Bible views a person as more than just a physical being, it describes us as a triune being — comprised of a spirit, soul, and body. In our culture, we often attend to the needs of our bodies and souls, but we often neglect our spirit. So how do we cause our spirit man to flourish? Peter Humphrey looks at what dulls our spirits and what makes them come alive.

All Who are Thirsty

We all know what it’s like to be physically thirsty, but do we recognise that we have spiritual thirst as well? God created our hearts to be filled with His presence, but we often settle for poor substitutes. So, how can we satisfy our spiritual thirst? Todd looks at Jesus’ invitation to “all who are thirsty.”

The Gift of The SpiritTodd RobertsMay 28, 2023Antioch SheffieldTodd Roberts

Diving Deep Into The Holy Spirit

The gift of the Spirit means that God has come to dwell in our hearts permanently. But if God dwells in us, why isn’t it more of a tangible reality in our lives? Lauren shares with us some practical tools for learning to connect with the Holy Spirit in day-to-day life.

The Advocate

For many believers, the Holy Spirit can be difficult to relate to. Unlike Jesus and the Father, the Holy Spirit can feel very ethereal. But the Bible is full of scriptures which help us understand who the Holy Spirit is, as well as his role in our lives. Join us as Ian explores how the Holy Spirit is our Advocate who empowers us to live a life of obedience to God.

The Gift of The SpiritIan MertonMay 16, 2023Antioch SheffieldIan Merton

Celebration Sunday

Sunday was our annual Celebration Sunday — where we celebrated new life in our midst by dedicating babies and baptising new believers — all topped off with an ice cream cone.

God Stories - Nigel Williams

What does it look like when Jesus transforms a life? This week, we have an interview with Nigel Williams, author of the book "From Darkness to Light" -- which tells how Jesus freed him from a life of crime, addiction, and mental illness. His astonishing story demonstrates that no one is so lost that Jesus cannot rescue them.

God StoriesAntioch SheffieldApril 30, 2023Antioch SheffieldGuest Speaker

The Road To Emmaus

Jesus’ disciples were despondent in the aftermath of His death. But one by one, the good news of the resurrection lifted them from the depths of despair into the heights of joy. Pete Humphrey looks at Luke’s account of two disciples’ encounter with the risen Jesus on the road to Emmaus, which gives us a glimpse of that dramatic reversal — as well as principles of faith for all of us who follow the risen Christ today.

Easter 2023Antioch SheffieldApril 23, 2023Antioch SheffieldPeter Humphrey

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