Following Jesus in Uncertain Times
You only have to watch the news for five minutes to know that we live in very uncertain times. In every arena from politics to economics things are far from stable. With this cultural backdrop, the Bible reminds us that Jesus brings certainty in uncertain situations. In this series we unpack what it looks like to follow Jesus in uncertain times.
Latest talks and resources
The Final Peace of the Letter (Mile Cross)
Dec 15th by Dan Stagg
In uncertain times, how can we know Peace? Listen again as Dan Stagg encourages us from 1 Peter.
Humility’s Reward
Dec 8th by Marcus Tutt
What is humility? The bible encourages to “humble ourselves under the mighty hand of God”. Listen again as Marcus Tutt encourages us that humility means "taking the lower place", "counting others more significant" and "looking to the interests of others".
Elders be Shepherds
Dec 1st by Toby Skipper
There are a lot of examples of leadership out there! What is our model for Church Leadership? Listen again as Toby Skipper shows how Elders are to be examples of leadership, care, and shepherding in the church.
Humility’s Reward
Dec 1st by Steve Hope
What is humility? The bible encourages to “humble ourselves under the mighty hand of God”. Listen again as Steve Hope shows how God Restores the Robbed, Confirms the Doubting, Strengthens the Knocked Down and Weak and Establishes the wobbling
Fiery Trials (City Centre)
Nov 24th by Goff Hope
God can use the way we respond to trials in our lives to form something beautiful in us that brings His presence. Listen again as Goff Hope explains how.
Costly Living for Gods Glory (Mile Cross)
Nov 24th by Ben Coleman
Trials in life can take us by surprise! Listen again as Ben Coleman encourages us about the Refinement of trials, the Fellowship of trials and the Future Glory in our trials.
When Two Become One (City Centre, Mile Cross)
Nov 17th by Marcus Tutt
What are the biblical guidelines for how we live together in our marriages? In today's society do we dare to live by them and give ourselves to trusting the one who wrote them? Listen again as Marcus Tutt helps us from 1 Peter 3.
Two Ways to Live (City West)
Nov 17th by Steve Hope
The bible says that we should consider ourselves dead to sin but alive to Christ! How?
Listen again as Steve Hope helps us from 1 Peter 4 1-11 to understand how we are: alive to Pray; Love one another; show hospitality; and serve one another.
Repay Evil with Blessing
(City West)
Nov 10th by Paul Hatton
Following Jesus may mean we attract criticism, perhaps insults, maybe even anger! How should we bear ourselves? What should our reactions be when we encounter such things? Listen again as Paul Hatton encourages us from 1 Peter.
Accusations, Insults and our Response
(City Centre, Mile Cross)
Nov 10th by Toby Skipper
Following Jesus may mean we attract criticism, perhaps insults, maybe even anger! How should we bear ourselves? What should our reactions be when we encounter such things? Listen again as Toby Skipper encourages us from 1 Peter.
Alive, Awake and Ready to Serve
(City Centre, Mile Cross)
Oct 27th by Jon Mullender
What does it mean to be faithful stewards of our lives? Listen again as Jon Mullender encourages us to "Arm ourselves with Christs attitudes, which results in new priorities".
Living for the glory of God (City Centre)
Oct 20th by Goff Hope
The Bible describes Christians as foreigners in the world. It can and should, therefore, feel disorientating to follow Jesus in a world that does not know him. Listen again as Goff unpacks what it looks like to live for the glory of God.
Living life against the tide (Mile Cross)
Oct 20th by Simon Oldfield
The Bible describes Christians as foreigners in the world. It can and should, therefore, feel disorientating to follow Jesus in a world that does not know him. Listen again as Simon unpacks what it looks like to live life against the tide.
Authority & Submission (City West)
Oct 20th by Paul Hatton
The Bible describes Christians as foreigners in the world. It can and should, therefore, feel disorientating to follow Jesus in a world that does not know him. Listen again as Paul unpacks what Godly authority & submission looks like and how we are called to endure suffering.
A Royal Priesthood (City Centre)
Oct 13th by Marcus Tutt
Who are we? Who we believe we are defines how we live. Listen again as Marcus Tutt encourages us from 1 Peter to be "A Royal Priesthood, a chosen nation".
God’s Precious People (Mile Cross)
Oct 13th by Dan Stagg
Who are we? Who we believe we are defines how we live. Listen again as Dan Stagg encourages us from 1 Peter to be "A Royal Priesthood, a chosen nation".
A Royal Priesthood (City West)
Oct 13th by Stuart Jones
Who are we? Who we believe we are defines how we live. Listen again as Stuart Jones encourages us from 1 Peter to be "A Royal Priesthood, a chosen nation".
Be Holy (City Centre, Mile Cross)
Oct 6th by Toby Skipper
What does it mean: "Be Holy"? Who decides what is "Holy"? Listen again as Toby Skipper encourages us to set ourselves apart for God.
Songs in the Night (City Centre)
Sept 29th by Goff Hope
What happens when we encounter knocks and setbacks in life? Listen again as Goff Hope outlines how the Christian's JOY sustains us and maintains us throughout.
Living well on the Journey (City West)
Sept 29th by Ben Coleman
We are passing through! How do we live well as we consider ourselves as foreigners but citizens of Heaven? Listen again as Ben Coleman helps us from 1 Peter.
A Hope and a Future (City Centre, Mile Cross)
Sept 15th by Toby Skipper
In uncertain times, in what, or in whom do we place our trust? Listen again as Toby Skipper helps us understand how we have been born again into a Living Hope.
A Hope and a Future (City West)
Sept 15th by Paul Hatton
How do the uncertain times we live in impact the way we follow Jesus? He alone remains sure, true and steadfast. Listen again as Paul Hatton helps us from 1 Peter in times that can include grief and sorrow.
Who Do You Think You Are? (City Centre, Mile Cross)
Sept 8th by Goff Hope
Do you know who you are? Listen again as Goff Hope helps us see that we are Chose by the Father, Changed by the Holy, Spirit Consecrated by & for Jesus.
A Travellers Guide (City West)
Sept 8th by Steve Hope
Where does our identity come from? It was Jesus who defined Peters' identity, and our identities in Him. Listen again as Steve Hope helps us understand how we are Chosen, Destined, Saved and Kept in our Christian lives.