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 […]
The King In Anguish
The King In Anguish Devotion written by Simon Clay Read: Matthew 26:36-46 Today we stand on holy ground. The path of the king leads to the cross. The crucified king will transpire to be ‘a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles’ (1 Corinthians 1:23). Now that the Supper has been shared, only the […]
The King Arrives
The King Arrives Devotion written by Simon Clay: Read: Matthew 21:1-11 It was not the first time Jesus had visited Jerusalem. He had attended Feasts at other times but He knew that this time was different. The time was right to make a statement. Jesus asked a couple of His disciples to get a donkey […]
Following the King
Following the King The events of the final week of Jesus’ life, between Palm Sunday and Easter Day, are arguably the most significant events ever to have taken place. In his account of the gospel, Matthew spends chapters 21-28 describing these events. Matthew’s intention in writing about Jesus’ time on earth is to show that […]
Summer Series: Outrageous Worship
Summer Series: Outrageous Worship – Part 1: As a church we are intentionally founded on the Presence of God, growing in his Presence and learning how to be led by him in all that we do and everywhere we go. Our times of worship both individually and corporately are really important. A prophetic word for […]
Jubilee Bible School
Jubilee Bible School Jubilee Bible School is returning this month! As a team we are really excited to bring back what we trust will be a transformative experience in engaging deeply with God’s word. We are utterly convinced that God speaks to us, and one way He does this is through the Bible. Psalm 119:130 […]
The Best Love Story
The Best Love Story At this time of year there is a lot of talk about love. The shops are full of ways in which we can demonstrate our love to that special person in our lives. Too often we take on board this message and it influences our understanding of true love. It is […]
Habakkuk: Suffering & Sovereignty
Suffering & Sovereignty: A look at the message of Habakkuk Habakkuk is a fascinating little book! Tucked away in the so-called minor prophets towards the end of the Old Testament, it has a unique style and a timeless message. As a church we spent some time earlier in the year looking at its message and […]
Summer Series 2018: Jesus said ‘I Am …’
Summer Series 2018: Jesus said ‘I Am …’ Our Summer Series of talks was based on the statements that Jesus made beginning with ‘I am’ which tell us what Jesus said about himself. Today’s blog post brings the talks together. Each talk stands alone but it is well worth starting at the beginning and listening […]
He is alive!
He is alive! The great cry of Easter morning is, ‘He is alive!’ When Mary and her friends arrived at the tomb where Jesus’ body had been placed following the horrors of Good Friday they did not find a body to embalm. Instead they were confronted with a void occupied only by some folded grave […]
Psalm 42 – When your soul is downcast
Psalm 42 – When your soul is downcast A longing for the presence of God is a distinctive mark of His people. There is nothing better than the experience of being with God. The riches of earth cannot compare to it. The glories of nature can only point to it. The intimacy of fellow humans […]
Looking for something at Christmas?
Looking for something at Christmas? Christmas shopping is all about looking. Some people enjoy hours spent browsing around shops considering lots of different options before finalising their purchase. Others arrive at a pre-determined shop with a clear idea of the present they are going to buy and ten focussed minutes later have completed the task. […]