Advertise on podcast: Sunnyhill Church Messages

In this message, Dom looks at how vision is about more than buildings, plans and possibilities. It's about seeing what God sees and becoming the people He's calling us to be. In this Vision Sunday message, we explore the difference between sight and spiritual vision, the faith required to step into God's purposes, and why the greatest thing God is building isn't a building. The vision starts now.

🎂 Sharing your faith: Showstopper, Technical Challenge… or Signature Bake? Ever felt awkward talking about Jesus? Worried you'll say the wrong thing, get rejected, or make a complete soggy-bottom mess of it? 😅 You're not alone! In Week 5 of our FOLLOWING JESUS series, Fru Bird explores what it really means to be SENT OUT. Using a little inspiration from The Great British Bake Off (yes, really! 🧁), Fru reminds us that sharing our faith isn't about putting on a spectacular performance or following a perfect recipe. It's about being ourselves, loving people genuinely, having the courage to step outside our comfort zones and sharing the hope we've found in Jesus. 💛 Confidence. Compassion. Connection. And the wonderful reminder that God doesn't send us out alone. You don't have to be an expert. You don't have to get everything right. You just have to be willing to give it a go. So, you've got the ingredients… what will you bake? ▶️ Watch now and discover how everyday conversations can become opportunities to share something extraordinary. 📖 Luke 10 | Matthew 28 | 1 Peter 3:15 #FollowingJesus #SentOut #SunnyhillFerndown #SharingFaith #FaithInAction

What does it really mean to walk in the power and authority of Jesus?In the final part of our More Than Conquerors series at Sunnyhill, Dom explores the incredible authority Jesus has given us through Him.Through Scripture, we discover two life-changing truths: we have been given the right to become children of God, and we have been given authority to overcome the enemy.Our confidence doesn't come from who we are or what we've achieved, but from who Jesus is and the victory He has already won!“Stop living under what you have been called to reign over.”Romans 8:37 | Luke 10:17–20 | John 1:12–13Be encouraged to walk boldly in your identity as a child of God, stand firm in faith and live in the victory of Jesus!#SunnyhillChurch #MoreThanConquerors #WalkingInAuthority #PowerOfJesus #Faith #Jesus

✈️ Following Jesus: It's a journey, not just a destination! 36 hours of travelling, two flights, very little sleep… and a whole lot of lessons along the way! 😅 What does it really mean to follow Jesus relentlessly? In Week 4 of our FOLLOWING JESUS series, Andy Gilbert takes us on a journey (quite literally!) as he shares stories from his travels to New Zealand, explores Jesus calming the storm, and challenges us to think about what following Jesus looks like in everyday life. Because following Jesus isn't always about knowing where we're going. Sometimes it's about trusting the One who's leading us. 🌊 What happens when life gets stormy?🧭 Are we willing to follow Jesus when He changes our plans?❤️ Can we trust Him even when following costs us something? Andy reminds us of a powerful truth: "The question is not whether Jesus will fit into our plans. The question is whether our plans will come under His authority." Ouch. That's a good one! 👀 Following Jesus relentlessly doesn't mean life will always be easy. It means choosing to trust Him, surrender our plans, and keep following, even when the journey takes an unexpected turn. 💬 Here's a question: Are you following Jesus wherever He leads, or asking Him to follow the plans you've already made? 👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 👍 Enjoyed this message? Give it a like, share it with someone who needs a little encouragement, and subscribe for more faith-filled, life-fuelled content from Sunnyhill Ferndown. 📍 Come and join us!Sunnyhill FerndownFerndown Village Hall, Dorset🕥 Sundays at 10:30am Whether you've followed Jesus for years, you're just starting out, or you're simply curious about faith, there's a place for you here. Everyone's welcome. Come as you are! #FollowingJesus #FollowingRelentlessly #SunnyhillFerndown #AndyGilbert #FaithJourney #TrustJesus #ChristianFaith

How do we stand firm when life feels overwhelming and we don't know what to do? Continuing our More Than Conquerors series, Sophie Parker explores the story of King Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20, reminding us that the battle belongs to the Lord! Discover how we can stand our ground through honesty, praise and the victory Jesus has already won for us. Whatever you're facing, be encouraged: you can stand firm, lift your head high and walk in the victory of Jesus! #MoreThanConquerors #StandYourGround #Faith #Worship #Jesus #Sermon

What if the secret to following Jesus isn't trying harder… but being filled with MORE? Let's be honest. Sometimes following Jesus can feel like hard work. But here's the thing: we were never meant to do it alone! In Week 3 of our FOLLOWING JESUS series, Dom Bird brings a powerful and challenging message about the one person we simply cannot do without - the Holy Spirit! 🙌 From questionable baptism techniques and wrestling moves to Jesus cooking breakfast on the beach (yes, really! 😂), Dom reminds us that following Jesus isn't about doing everything in our own strength. It's about living empowered by God's presence.  "You can't fulfil the purpose of God without the presence of God." So here's the big question: Have you received the Holy Spirit? And are you continuing to be filled? Whether you've followed Jesus for years or you're just beginning to explore faith, this message will encourage you to stop striving, start receiving and discover the life God has for you. 📖 Bible passages: Acts 19, John 20–21 and Acts 1–2. 📍 Sunnyhill Ferndown | Sundays at 10:30am | Ferndown Village Hall Come as you are. Everyone's welcome. #FollowingJesus #HolySpirit #SunnyhillFerndown #DomBird #Faith #ChristianLife

“Follow your heart” sounds like good advice… until your heart leads the way! In week 2 of Following Jesus, Andy Wassell explores Jesus’ conversation with Peter in Mark 8 and asks a big question: who’s really sitting on the throne of your life? With a story involving 32,000 emus, a few runaway goats and some unexpected lessons, Andy unpacks what it means to follow Jesus instead of our own ego, expectations and instincts. Discover how letting go of status and self can make room for God’s Spirit to shape the way we live. Watch along, have a think, and ask yourself: Who do you say Jesus is—and what would it look like to follow him today?

In this unexpected message, God prompted Dom to change up what he had planned to share. What happens when we make room for the Holy Spirit and put God’s presence above everything else? Dom challenges us to move beyond routine, performance, and people-pleasing to pursue the presence of God above all else. Drawing from Scripture, he reminds us that God’s presence comes before power and purpose, and that the Church is not a show or an event, but a family brought to life by His Spirit. Are we willing to wait, worship, and make room for God to move in ways we cannot plan or control? 🙏 Holy Spirit, come. We are Your people. Move in power and fill us afresh! #HolySpirit #PresenceOfGod #Church #Worship #Faith #Sermon

What if the obstacle in front of you isn't the end of the story, but an opportunity to see what God can do? In this message, Jake Parker explores what it means to live with a “more than conquerors” mindset, learning from Caleb, the four friends who carried the paralysed man to Jesus, the Good Samaritan, and Jesus Himself on the cross. When others see giants, God invites us to see opportunities. When life brings disappointment, opposition or pain, we can trust that God is for us, He has the final word, and victory is still accessible through Him. #TakeTheLand #MoreThanConquerors #Faith #Jesus #Christianity #Victory #HolySpirit

What does it actually mean to follow Jesus - not just admire Him, believe in Him, or let Him influence bits of our lives, but genuinely walk with Him? Kicking off our new Following Jesus series, Fru explores a brilliant truth: you are chosen. But God’s choosing looks very different from the way people choose. It isn’t about leaving others out - it’s an invitation into a life of blessing, purpose and fruitfulness. From dance auditions and being picked last at school to phone batteries, marriage vows and Finding Nemo 🐠, Fru unpacks what following Jesus can look like in everyday life - through the brilliant seasons and the difficult ones. Because following Jesus isn’t just about where we’re going. It changes who we’re becoming and how we live right now. God chooses.God calls.We respond.We follow.We’re transformed.And we live to be a blessing. Whether you’ve followed Jesus for years, you’re just beginning to explore faith, or you’re wondering what all of this actually means - this is a great place to start. Christ is enough. He is worthy of our priority. And His invitation is simple: “Follow me.”

What if what you can see isn’t the whole story? 👀 The Israelites finally make it into the Promised Land… and almost immediately find a massive wall in the way. Not exactly the relaxing arrival they might have hoped for. 😬 In the final week of CROSSING OVER, Adam looks at Joshua, Jericho and the remarkable story of Rahab - two very different perspectives on the same walls, and one decision that changed far more than Rahab could ever have imagined. Sometimes faith means looking at what’s right in front of you… and then looking again. Because God’s grace goes further than we can imagine, your past doesn’t disqualify you, and the next step of faith might lead somewhere you could never have planned. ▶️ Whether you’ve followed Jesus for years, you’re exploring faith, or life currently has a fairly substantial Jericho-sized wall in the way, this one’s for you. #CrossingOver #LookAgain #SunnyhillFerndown #Faith #Grace #Jesus

In this message, Dom traces the theme of blood throughout Scripture, from Genesis and the first sacrifice, through the Passover and Old Covenant, to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ.Discover how the blood points to atonement, covenant, covering, deliverance, forgiveness and grace, and why the sacrifices of the Old Testament were ultimately pointing toward Christ.'Our faith doesn’t make the blood powerful. The blood gives our faith somewhere to rest.'

There is power and authority in the name of Jesus. In this message, we explore the revelation of God’s name, the authority David found in the name of the Lord, and why Jesus is given the name above every name.His name saves. His name heals. His name brings freedom.We don’t overcome because we are enough — we overcome because He is enough.Claim the Name.

What do you do when the future feels uncertain? In Week 3 of CROSSING OVER, Adam looks at what it means to move forward in faith when you don’t have every answer, every detail or every outcome nailed down. The good news? Our confidence doesn’t have to come from knowing exactly what’s ahead. It comes from knowing who goes with us. God’s presence is not dependent on perfect circumstances. He is with us in the waiting, in the unknown and in the crossing. Maybe the next step feels daunting. Maybe the path ahead isn’t completely clear. But uncertainty about the future doesn’t mean uncertainty about God. ▶️ Watch Certainty of His Presence with Adam Bird. #SunnyhillFerndown #CrossingOver #Faith #Jesus #Church

This week Dom continues our 'More Than Conquerors' series. We are in a battle, but God has not left us defenceless. He has given us His Word as a powerful weapon to help us stand firm and walk in the victory Christ has already won.  In this message, we look at the power of our words and the importance of getting God’s Word into our hearts, minds and mouths. When fear speaks, circumstances contradict God’s promises, or the enemy brings a lie, we don’t have to argue or negotiate, we can answer with what God has said: “It is written.” The enemy has a word. Fear has a word. Culture has a word. Our past has a word. But God has the final Word. So man your station, take up your sword, get the Word in you and Speak the Word!