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Continuing our series A Design for Life, we dig into Genesis 6–8 to discover why we can face the future with hope, no matter what lies ahead. In a culture often driven by fear, Noah's story reminds us that our lives and our world rest firmly in God's hands. Through Christ, we are provided with an ultimate Saviour who rescues us from sin, grounds us in eternity, and frees us to live with generous, active faith in our everyday lives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What an incredible Sunday! We were privileged to have Dub Everitt preach with us, and we had the immense joy of baptising 12 people across our two services. Watch to hear their powerful stories of lives transformed through Jesus—it was a truly inspiring day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing our series A Design for Life, we look to Genesis 4 to unpack how our heart's motives shape how we live, worship, and treat others. In a world filled with comparison, outrage, and self-worship, we are reminded that we become what we love. Looking at Cain and Abel, we see how easily small, unchecked emotions like resentment and jealousy can spiral into destructive patterns if left unaddressed. Genesis 4 points us directly to Jesus—the true Brother who meets us in our weakness, covers our mistakes, and gives us the strength to live out genuine love and mercy every day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing our series A Design for Life, Steve looks at Genesis 3 to explore one of humanity’s ultimate questions: what is truth? Culture tells us to look inward and define our own reality, but relying on ourselves leads to deception and distortion. From the first lie in the garden to the modern-day "fig leaves" we use to cover our flaws and shame, we are reminded that we need a truth bigger than ourselves. Genesis 3 points us directly to the gospel—where Jesus steps in as our perfect sacrifice, exchanging our sin and shame for ultimate deliverance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christopher continued our A Design for Life series, looking at Genesis 1–3 to explore God’s original design for work and purpose. Whether paid or unpaid, full-time or at home, we are reminded that our work is sacred, valuable, and created by God. Through Christ, every role becomes Kingdom work. As we serve others and invest our gifts, we are invited to join in God’s redemptive mission, bringing His light, purpose, and renewal to our everyday lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing our series A Design for Life, Christopher unpicks big questions around gender, equality, and who we are created to be. In a culture that says identity must be earned or discovered from within, the Bible reveals that our identity is actually a gift received from God. Looking at the creation account, we see that God made us male and female on purpose—equally valuable, equally commissioned, and uniquely complementary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve kicked off our new series, A Design for Life, exploring life’s biggest questions through Genesis 1–12. Looking at creation, we see how God took what was formless and empty, forming and filling the world with intention and beauty. Steve reminded us that every human matters—not because of what we achieve, but because we are made to bear God's image. Understanding our true identity shapes not only how we view ourselves, but how we treat everyone around us as an act of worship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was great to have Luke join us from Casa Cruzeiro. Speaking from 1 Peter 2:11–12, he shares how living as "foreigners and exiles" reshapes our everyday lives. Through stories from Rio de Janeiro, Luke explores the Good News of freedom in Christ and the Good Life of loving those around us—living not in our own strength, but through the transforming power of God. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To mark the grand finale of our series in Acts, we pull on a vital thread running through the entire book: prayer. Rather than treating prayer like a phone accessory or a tick-box app, we are reminded that it is the ultimate source of our spiritual connection and power. Grounded in the example of the early church, we are challenged to move past trying to follow Jesus in our own strength. Instead, we are invited to pray to connect with the presence of our Heavenly Father and pray to receive the empowering of the Holy Spirit for everyday life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve continues our series in Acts, opening up Acts 20 to explore Paul’s deeply emotional farewell sermon to the Ephesian elders—the only direct, pastoral address to established Christians recorded in the entire book. Grounded in Paul's primary definition of success, Steve challenges us to finish the race marked out for us with spiritual endurance. We are called to keep our hearts healthy through integrity, humility, and obedience, stay on guard against spiritual obstacles, and fuel our journey with the essential "kit" of biblical truth, radical generosity, and the life-giving grace of God. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue our series in Acts, looking at Acts 19 and the powerful moment the gospel takes root in Ephesus—a culture ruled by idolatry, superstition, and human effort. We are reminded that following Jesus isn't about simply adding Him to our existing lives or relying on religious routines; it demands a series of radical exchanges. From trading spiritual formulas for personal faith to burning secret safety nets in total surrender, we are challenged to move past cultural comfort. When we let go of what cannot save us, we step into the true freedom, power, and kingdom life found in Jesus alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you do when sharing your faith feels daunting, or when it feels like the people around you just aren't interested? Dub continues our series in Acts, diving into Acts 18:1–11 where Paul arrives in Corinth. We are reminded that salvation ultimately comes from God; the power is in the message, not us as messengers. Dub tackles the fear of getting it wrong and the guilt of past disappointments, urging us to lift our heads and look for our "next door". We are challenged to stop carrying the pressure alone, lock arms with others in gospel partnership, and keep on speaking—knowing that God is already at work in the lives of those around us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever felt completely alone as a Christian, wondering how to share your faith with a world that seems so far from God? Christopher continues our series in Acts, looking at Acts 17:16–34 where Paul enters Athens by himself and engages a culture full of idol worship. Rather than retreating or judging, Paul steps into their world—observing their beliefs, starting conversations, and expanding their view of who God really is. Christopher challenges us to examine our own hearts toward those around us who don't know Jesus. We are reminded that we don't need to have all the answers; our lives are simply meant to be arrows that point people directly to Jesus, the God who is far closer and more loving than our culture realises. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is stopping you from stepping into the good works God has already prepared for you? Stephen continues our series in Acts, diving into Acts 16 to explore what it means to live a life of adventurous, everyday obedience. Looking at the life of Paul and his team, we see that stepping into God’s purposes often requires us to let go of our own control, embrace unexpected detours, and press through opposition. Stephen tackles five common excuses that hold us back—from placing our personal comfort over God's call, to feeling like we simply aren't enough. We are challenged to stop waiting for the perfect map, let Jesus direct our plans, and trust Him to work power through our ordinary, daily obedience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this message, Meg explores Acts 15, showing that salvation is a gift of grace through faith in Jesus—not a legalistic set of rules we must assemble. Addressing the dispute over Gentile converts, she highlights three essential principles for living out the gospel in a diverse church: Choose the gospel over culture: Distinguish core biblical truths from personal preferences or traditions, keeping grace at the center.Choose unity over freedoms: Voluntarily yield personal rights out of love to preserve fellowship across different backgrounds.Choose Scripture and the Spirit over trends: Rely on God’s Word and guidance to guard against legalism and subtle distractions. Ultimately, salvation depends entirely on grace, and true Christian unity comes from resting in Jesus rather than enforcing rigid conformity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.