Xplosion TV Wendy and Trevor have been on an exciting and creative journey through lockdown. Find out more from Wendy. So, I hear you ask, where did Xplosion TV come from? Well, sit back, relax, and I’ll begin…. Series One Being me, I’ve always had this crazy dream, ambition, call it what you will, that […]
Going Deeper: From Vulnerability To Breakthrough
Going Deeper: From Vulnerability To Breakthrough Mike brings us the second part of his Going Deeper experience. Find Part 1 here. How could I try and make it to the deep end of Tudor Grange Pool? 15 metres achieved. 10 still to go. God’s challenge God spoke to me about challenging my fears. I had […]
Going Deeper: Saying Yes To God
Going Deeper: Saying Yes To God Mike is a retired teacher who enjoys writing. He is married to Pam. Mike has published a book: Spirit Sprinkles. Here is the first of a two part series on his experience of going deeper with God. Swimming lessons “Just put your head in the water and open your […]
Doing What Disciples Do part 2
Doing What Disciples Do part 2 While we are still at home check out the second part of our series on Doing What Disciples Do took place during our Sunday meetings. You can find part 1 here. Authority This talk is about our authority as disciples of Jesus. This commission for mission started a long […]
Going Deeper: All of God’s promises are still ‘Yes’ and ‘Amen’
All of God’s promises are still ‘Yes’ and ‘Amen’ (2 Cor 1:20) Rob shared with the church last weekend about an encounter he had with God which went on over the whole weekend about the challenge of God’s faithfulness seen through all his promises to us: It was last weekend that it happened. It started […]
Going Deeper: Joy
Going Deeper: Joy Alison shares how she has been challenged by God to choose joy as she goes deeper with Him. “Consider it Joy when you encounter various trials” I’ve been thinking a lot about this verse lately. (James 1:2) I found that God was challenging me to CHOOSE JOY! Look.. I know that it’s […]
Going Deeper: Helping our children
Going Deeper: Helping our children Kate shares some suggestions for helping our children connect with God and the church family. And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. 1 John 3:23 NIV Dear friends, let us love one another, […]
Going Deeper
Going Deeper Life is quite different at the moment for all of us. Many of us have needed to shelter at home with minimal social contact apart from Zoom meetings. Simon spoke a relevant message the day before lockdown happened: Psalm 91 In our online prayer meetings, lifegroup meetings and the main church meeting, many […]
Room to Grow
Room to Grow Samuel would probably have been about 3yrs of age when his parents brought him to Shiloh in fulfilment of Hannah’s vow. (1Samuel 1.11, 21-28) Hannah had time and many reasons to change her mind: Elkanah could have cancelled the promise (Num. 30:10-15) Clearly her mind is steadfast, her preparations complete as `she […]
The King Is Alive
The King Is Alive Devotion written by Peter Davey Read: Matthew 28:1-10 As you read the passage for today I wonder what has been in your mind? – the early start? – the ‘mood’ of the two Marys? – the purpose of their visit? – their conversation as they walked? Actually Mark and Luke fill […]
The King Is Buried
The King Is Buried Devotion written by Phil Clarke Read: Matthew 27:57-66 Friday draws to a close, Sabbath beginning at sunset. Jesus’ foes have done their worst, and He did nothing to prevent them. Strange and perplexing signs have been seen, but dots are yet to be connected. Now is the time of darkness and […]
The King Is Killed
The King Is Killed Devotion written by Simon Clay Read: Matthew 27:27-54 Events have been leading inexorably to this point and today we stop and pause at the cross as the King is killed. Matthew’s account of the crucifixion is full of irony. Various people in the story say things which are true but not […]