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(1 Timothy 5:1–25) In the face of immense need and endless opportunities to extend mercy, where do we direct our energy? We all encounter situations where we want to help, but our time, energy and resources are limited. How do we navigate these tensions without becoming overwhelmed or simply choosing to stop noticing? In this message, Gavin explores Paul's practical instructions to Timothy about caring for those in need, and what they teach us about extending mercy wisely and faithfully. Join us as we consider how we can respond to the needs around us while recognising our own limitations.

(John 10:11-18) In John 10:11-18, Jesus declares, "I am the good shepherd." But what does it mean for us to be His sheep? How do we recognise those who genuinely seek to lead us towards Jesus, and those who would lead us astray? As we continue our I AM series, Mike explores our vulnerability to deception, the importance of discernment, and what makes Jesus different from every other shepherd. Join us as we consider what it means to recognise and follow the voice of the Good Shepherd.

(1 Timothy 4:7–16) When we train for something, whether it's a sporting event, a career or a new skill, we usually have a goal in mind and a plan to help us get there. But what does it look like to train for godliness? In his first letter to Timothy, Paul challenges him to be intentional about growing in godliness. It's a challenge that raises some important questions for us as followers of Jesus. Are we actually training ourselves to be godly? How would we know? And what might that training look like in everyday life? Join us as Megan explores Paul's encouragement to Timothy and challenges us to consider how intentionally we are following Jesus.

(1 Timothy 3:1-16) When we read 1 Timothy 3, we encounter what appears to be a list of qualifications for leadership in the church. But what if there's something much bigger that Paul wants us to understand about who we are as God's people? Melinda Cousins from BCSANT explores Paul's instructions to Timothy and what they reveal about the church as God's household. What does it mean to belong to this household? And how does that shape the way we live, serve and relate to one another? Join us as we explore what it means to play our part in God's family.

(John 8:12-19) In John 8:12-19, Jesus makes a profound declaration: "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." Darkness makes us vulnerable. It amplifies our fears and uncertainties. But what does it actually mean to follow Jesus as the light of the world? As we continue our I AM: Jesus Revealed series, Gavin explores the significance of Jesus' declaration for those who first heard it, and what it means for us today.

(1 Timothy 2:1-15) As we continue our series The Apprentice, Gavin explores Paul's instructions to Timothy about how to avoid spiritual shipwreck. In the busyness of church life, and even in our personal faith, it can be easy to become so focused on WHAT we do and HOW we do it that we lose sight of WHY we are doing it in the first place. As Gavin unpacks Paul's words to Timothy, including some challenging verses about women and authority in the church, we are invited to consider how we interpret Scripture and whether our priorities are still aligned with God's purposes. Join us as we explore what it means to keep the WHY at the centre of everything we do.

Questions, debates and theological wrestling can be valuable parts of growing in our faith. But what happens when the questions themselves become the focus? In 1 Timothy 1, Paul challenges a church that had become caught up in speculation and meaningless talk, losing sight of what their conversations were meant to produce. Rather than telling Timothy to shut down every question, Paul points him towards something more important: the fruit those conversations produce. Join us as Iain explores how we can ask good questions, wrestle honestly with faith, and keep returning to the question: What would love look like in this conversation?

**Apologies for the poor audio quality of this recording.** (John 10:1-10) In John 10, Jesus speaks about sheep, shepherds, thieves and a gate. These images are not random. They come in the middle of a confrontation about who truly belongs to God and who has the right to lead His people. Join us as Iain explores Jesus’ declaration, “I am the gate for the sheep,” and considers what this image reveals about who He is.

(Luke 10:38-42) The story of Mary and Martha is familiar, but it is also easy to flatten into a simple contrast between being busy and being spiritual. As Jesus enters their home, both sisters respond to Him in different ways. But what is Jesus actually affirming, and what is He challenging? Join us as Iain explores this short encounter and asks what it might reveal about the way we respond to Jesus.

(Luke 23:32-43) As we continue our Unique to Luke series, looking at the neighbours and outsiders that Luke highlights in his Gospel, Iain brings us to two criminals crucified on either side of Jesus. Both men are looking at the same Jesus. Both are facing the same moment of disconnect: this is not what I expected from the Messiah. And yet their responses could not be more different. How often do we find that the Jesus we imagine doesn't match up with the Jesus we experience? Join us as Iain unpacks this scene at the cross and asks what we do in those moments when we don't understand what Jesus is doing.

(Revelation 19:11-21) As we come to the end of our series through Revelation, John gives us a dramatic picture of Jesus as the victorious rider, King of Kings and Lord of Lords. For Christians living under the crushing power of empire, this was a vision of hope. But before we can understand Jesus’ victory, we need to understand the kind of King who is riding the horse. Join us as we explore Revelation 19 and discover how Jesus challenges our assumptions about power, kingdoms and what it really means to win.

(Luke 16:19-31) As we continue our Unique to Luke series, we come to Jesus’ confronting parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, a story found only in Luke’s Gospel. Two men are separated by a great chasm. But as the story unfolds, we discover that perhaps the chasm had been there all along. The rich man knew Lazarus’ name, yet only seemed to truly see him when he needed something from him. Join us as we explore the way Jesus' parable reveals a challenge around how wealth, power and comfort can shape the way we see the people around us.

(Luke 15:11-32; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Ephesians 6:1-4) Fatherhood can carry very different experiences and emotions for each of us. Yet throughout Scripture we see the significant role fathers can play in loving, guiding and shaping the lives of their children. Beginning with Jesus’ picture of a father who continues to love a wayward son, Philip explores what Scripture teaches about the responsibility of fathers, the influence they can have, and the importance of combining love, instruction and appropriate boundaries. Join us as we consider the importance of fatherhood, and the wider community that helps children grow towards maturity and faith.

(Revelation 13:1-18) Revelation is full of strange images, but they were not given simply to satisfy curiosity about the future. They were written to strengthen faithfulness in the present. In Revelation 13, John describes beasts, marks and the number 666. Rather than chasing speculation, this message explores what these images revealed about empire, allegiance and deception, and how Christians can recognise counterfeit kingdoms when they appear. Join us as we consider what it means to remain faithful to Jesus when other powers compete for our allegiance.

(James 5:13-18) James tells the church to pray for one another and says that prayer is powerful and effective. But what do we do when faithful prayer does not bring the answer we hoped for? Drawing from his own experiences, Mike explores prayer as relationship with God and with one another, and why praying for each other is essential to life as the Body of Christ. Join us as we explore what life in a one another community looks like.