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Welcome to Woody! What does it mean to remain faithful to Jesus when the world around us is hostile to our faith? And what can the experiences of persecuted Christians teach us about following Jesus today? In this message, Rev. Robert May explores Revelation 11 and the picture of the two witnesses. He explains how they represent the Church, called to bear faithful witness to Jesus even in the face of opposition, suffering and death. Drawing on the stories of Christians who have endured persecution, including a powerful encounter with a pastor and his family in Bangladesh, Rob reminds us of the extraordinary faith that can sustain people through the hardest circumstances. Revelation was written to strengthen the faith of Christians facing external threats, not simply to satisfy our curiosity about the future. Its message calls us to remember who we are in Christ: a royal priesthood, called to pray for the world, care for others and keep pointing people towards Jesus. So what does this look like for us? We are encouraged to pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters, to examine the faithfulness of our own lives, and to live in a way that keeps the hope of God visible to those around us. Whether you are exploring Christianity or have followed Jesus for years, this message invites you to consider what it means to be a faithful witness. If you have questions about faith or would like someone to pray with you, we would love to hear from you. Connect with us: 🌐 https://www.woodybap.org.uk 📸 https://www.instagram.com/woodybapcardiff 📘 https://www.facebook.com/woodybapcardiff

Welcome to Woody! What happens when God’s Word challenges us as well as comforts us? In this message, Pastor Josh explores Revelation 10 and the powerful picture of a little book that tastes sweet in the mouth but bitter in the stomach. Through John’s vision, we’re reminded that God remains in control, even when life feels uncertain or difficult. His purposes are not undone by the storms we face, and although we may not understand his timing or have answers to every question, we can learn to trust his character and remain faithful. The message also invites us to think about how we approach the Bible. It’s more than information to learn or discuss; it’s something to receive, live out and allow to transform our character, decisions and relationships. God’s Word brings the sweetness of grace, hope and forgiveness, but it can also challenge us to change. Finally, we’re encouraged to share what we’ve received with others, speaking truth with both conviction and compassion. Following Jesus isn’t about having all the answers or controlling how people respond; it’s about living faithfully and showing God’s love in everyday life. Whether you’re exploring Christianity or have followed Jesus for years, join us as we discover what it means to trust God, receive his Word and live it out.If you have questions about faith or would like prayer, we’d love to hear from you. Connect with us: 🌐 https://www.woodybap.org.uk 📸 https://www.instagram.com/woodybapcardiff 📘 https://www.facebook.com/woodybapcardiff

Welcome to Woody! What does it mean to be welcomed home, even when we’ve made mistakes? In this message, we explore one of Jesus’ best-known stories, the Parable of the Prodigal Son, and discover a powerful picture of God’s love for us. The younger son makes a heartbreaking choice, demands his inheritance early and wastes everything. When he finally returns home, expecting little more than to become a servant, his father does something extraordinary: he runs to meet him, embraces him and welcomes him back with open arms. Through this story, we’re reminded that God doesn’t wait for us to get our lives perfectly sorted before he welcomes us. He meets us in the mess, even when that mess comes from our own choices. The message also points us to Jesus, who gave his life so that we could be forgiven, restored and brought into a relationship with God. Whether faith is familiar to you or you’re still exploring what you believe, this is an invitation to consider the kind of love that doesn’t give up on us. It’s also a reminder of how we can reflect that love in our own families and communities. If you have questions about faith or would like prayer, we’d love to hear from you. Connect with us: 🌐 https://www.woodybap.org.uk/ 📸 https://www.instagram.com/woodybapcardiff 📘 https://www.facebook.com/woodybapcardiff

Welcome to Woody! What does it take for us to turn back to God? And why do warnings sometimes fail to change our hearts? In this message, Stuart takes us through Revelation 8–9, exploring some of the Bible’s most challenging and vivid imagery. The seven trumpets reveal a picture of God’s judgement on evil and injustice, reminding us that God is in control and that our choices have real consequences. Yet even in these difficult passages, we see something important: God is patient, leaving room for people to turn back to him. Stuart explores how the warnings in Revelation echo the plagues of Egypt and how they challenge us to think about the state of our own hearts. Fear might get our attention, but it cannot transform us on its own. As Romans 2:4 reminds us, it is God’s kindness that leads us to repentance. At the heart of this message is the hope we find in Jesus. Through his death on the cross, we are offered forgiveness and rescue from judgement. We are also reminded that our prayers matter, and that we can bring the injustice and suffering we see in the world before God. Whether you are exploring Christianity or have followed Jesus for years, this message invites you to reflect, respond to God's kindness and trust in the hope found in Christ. If you have questions about faith or would like someone to pray with you, we would love to hear from you. Connect with us: 🌐 https://www.woodybap.org.uk 📸 https://www.instagram.com/woodybapcardiff 📘 https://www.facebook.com/woodybapcardiff

Welcome to Woody! In Revelation 7, we’re given a powerful picture of what it means to belong to God. Following the question at the end of Revelation 6 — “Who can stand?” — we see that it isn’t the strongest, richest or most powerful who stand, but those who belong to the Lamb. Josh explores what it means to find our identity in Christ rather than in our circumstances, achievements, failures or what other people think of us. Revelation also gives us a beautiful picture of a great multitude from every nation, tribe, people and language, reminding us that God’s kingdom is bigger than any one culture or background. But this chapter is also deeply comforting. Following Jesus doesn’t mean we will never suffer, but it does mean we never suffer alone. The Lamb who was slain becomes our Shepherd, leading us to living water, caring for us and ultimately wiping away every tear. Whether you are exploring faith, have questions about Christianity, or have followed Jesus for years, we hope this message encourages you to remember where your identity is found and to trust Christ in the middle of uncertainty. If you’d like to connect with us, ask a question or request prayer, we’d love to hear from you. Connect with us: 🌐 https://www.woodybap.org.uk/woodybapcardiff 📸 https://www.instagram.com/woodybapcardiff 📘 https://www.facebook.com/woodybapcardiff

Welcome to Woody! In Revelation 6, John is shown a powerful and unsettling vision: the Lamb, Jesus, opens the seals of a heavenly scroll, revealing the Four Horsemen, suffering, war, famine, death and persecution. But this chapter is not simply a frightening picture of the end of the world. Revelation means “to reveal”, and throughout this passage we are reminded that even in the darkest moments, God remains in control. The Four Horsemen do not have the final word. Jesus does. Martin explores what these images might mean for us today, from the reality of conflict and inequality to the suffering of Christians around the world. He also asks how we can respond: by trusting God, caring for those who are vulnerable, standing firm in our faith and becoming people who bring hope and light into dark places. Revelation 6, Matthew 24, Psalm 23, Proverbs 9:10 and 1 Peter 3:18–19 are explored as we consider what it means to trust Jesus when life feels uncertain. If you have questions about faith, Revelation or anything raised in this message, we would love to hear from you. And if you would value prayer, please get in touch. Connect with us: 🌐 https://www.woodybap.org.uk/woodybapcardiff 📸 https://www.instagram.com/woodybapcardiff 📘 https://www.facebook.com/woodybapcardiff

Welcome to Woody! What does God see when he looks at us? This message explores the picture of God as a shepherd who sees the individual, searches for those who feel lost, and rejoices when they are found. Using the picture of the lost sheep, we are reminded that we are not overlooked or forgotten. God sees us, knows us and cares for us. He doesn't simply wait for us to find our way back to him — he actively seeks us. The message also points us to Jesus, who came to save humanity and bring us back to God. Through the cross and resurrection, Jesus breaks down the barrier between us and God and offers new life. The challenge for us is not only to receive that good news, but to share it with others. When someone turns to Jesus, there is joy — in our lives and in heaven. Whether you're exploring faith, feeling lost, or have followed Jesus for years, we hope this message encourages you to remember that God sees you, seeks you and loves you. If you'd like prayer or want to connect with us, we'd love to hear from you. Connect with us: 🌐 https://www.woodybap.org.uk/woodybapcardiff 📸 https://www.instagram.com/woodybapcardiff 📘 https://www.facebook.com/woodybapcardiff

Welcome to Woody! What do we do when the future feels uncertain and we don't know what tomorrow holds? Revelation 5 gives us a powerful answer: we may not know what tomorrow holds, but we can know who holds tomorrow. John sees a scroll in God's hand, sealed and waiting to be opened, but no one is found worthy. Then he hears about a conquering Lion — only to turn and see a Lamb who has been slain. This striking picture points us to Jesus: the victorious King who conquered through sacrifice, the one whose scars tell the story of his love and redemption. Revelation 5 reminds us that Jesus is worthy because he has conquered death, redeemed his people and holds the future. Rather than being consumed by everything we don't understand, we are invited to refocus our eyes on Christ. The chapter ends with heaven declaring, “Worthy is the Lamb!” — a reminder that our hope isn't simply that things will get better, but that Jesus has already conquered death and is alive.If you're facing uncertainty, grief, fear or simply wondering what God is doing, we hope this message encourages you to look to Jesus. If you'd like prayer or want to connect with us, we'd love to hear from you. Connect with us: 🌐 https://www.woodybap.org.uk/woodybapcardiff 📸 https://www.instagram.com/woodybapcardiff 📘 https://www.facebook.com/woodybapcardiff

Welcome to Woody! What do we do when life feels chaotic and the future is uncertain? Revelation 4 gives John a different perspective. Instead of first showing him the troubles happening on earth, God opens a door into heaven and invites him to look up. What John sees is a throne, with God seated upon it. Revelation 4 reminds us that although the world may shake, God's throne has not moved. He is still holy, sovereign and worthy of worship. The chapter points us towards God's authority, his faithfulness and his mercy, while reminding us that our circumstances don't always tell the whole story. The message then leads us towards Revelation 5, where John sees Jesus as both the Lion and the Lamb — the powerful King who gave himself for us. Our hope isn't simply that God is powerful, but that the God who reigns is also a God who loves us. So, when you're worried about your family, your future, your work or simply trying to understand what God is doing, perhaps the invitation is to look up and remember who is on the throne. If you'd like prayer or want to connect with us, we'd love to hear from you. Connect with us:🌐 https://www.woodybap.org.uk/woodybapcardiff📸 https://www.instagram.com/woodybapcardiff📘 https://www.facebook.com/woodybapcardiff

Welcome to Woody! As we pause and look back over the first three chapters of Revelation, we’re reminded that these chapters are not simply mysterious predictions about the future. They are pastoral words from Jesus to real churches facing real pressures — and they still speak to us today. Through the seven churches of Revelation 1–3, we see different challenges: losing our first love, facing suffering, compromising under cultural pressure, confusing love with tolerance, relying on reputation, feeling small or weak, and becoming self-sufficient. But there is also a consistent message of hope. Jesus knows his church. He sees our struggles, our faithfulness, our weaknesses and our successes. And his call is to remember, repent, wake up, hold fast and remain faithful. At the heart of this message is a simple question: **Which church are we becoming?** Rather than simply asking how we appear to others, are we spiritually alive? Are we still centred on Christ? As Woody looks ahead, this is an invitation for us to keep our eyes on Jesus, remain faithful and trust him with what he has placed before us. If this message raises questions for you, or if you would like someone to pray with you, please get in touch — we’d love to hear from you. Connect with us: 🌐 https://www.woodybap.org.uk/woodybapcardiff 📸 https://www.instagram.com/woodybapcardiff 📘 https://www.facebook.com/woodybapcardiff

Welcome to Woody! In this message from our Revelation series, Martin takes us through Jesus’ letter to the church in Laodicea (Revelation 3:14–22) — one of the most challenging passages in the seven letters to the churches. Laodicea was a wealthy and comfortable city, but Jesus warned that the church had become spiritually lukewarm. They had become so comfortable with the culture around them that they had lost sight of their purpose, their need for Jesus and the difference they were called to make. This passage invites us to ask some honest questions: Where do we find our truth? Have we become too comfortable? Are our values shaped more by Jesus or by the world around us? And, most importantly, are we willing to listen and respond when Jesus challenges us? Yet this is not simply a message of warning. Jesus still loves His church. His invitation to repent, listen and open the door reminds us that there is always hope. He calls us back into a deeper relationship with Him and promises an incredible future to those who overcome. If this message raises questions for you, we'd love to hear from you, pray with you or help you explore faith further. Connect with us: 🌐 https://www.woodybap.org.uk/woodybapcardiff 📸 https://www.instagram.com/woodybapcardiff 📘 https://www.facebook.com/woodybapcardiff

Welcome to Woody!What do we do when life suddenly feels like a storm? In this message, we look at the story of Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4:35–41 and discover what it means to find peace when everything around us feels uncertain.The disciples were experienced fishermen, yet even they were frightened when the storm came. Their response reminds us that fear is a normal part of life — but we don't have to face difficult moments alone. Jesus was right there in the boat with them, and He is with us too.This message explores the difference between simply having no problems and knowing God's peace in the middle of them. Whether you're facing stress, loss, uncertainty or simply a difficult season, there's encouragement here: you can turn to Jesus, trust Him and remember that He is with you.If you're going through a storm at the moment, we'd love to pray for you or hear from you. And if you're in Cardiff, we'd love to welcome you to Woody!Connect with us:🌐 https://www.woodybap.org.uk/woodybapcardiff📸 https://www.instagram.com/woodybapcardiff📘 https://www.facebook.com/woodybapcardiff

Welcome to Woody! In this message from our series on Revelation, we look at Jesus’ letter to the church in Philadelphia in Revelation 3:7–13. Philadelphia was a small church facing opposition, yet Jesus did not criticise them for their size or apparent weakness. Instead, he commended them for holding on to his word, remaining faithful and representing his name well. This letter reminds us that what looks strong from the outside is not always what matters most. Jesus sees what is happening beneath the surface — our hearts, our motivations and our faithfulness. His encouragement to the church is simple: hold on, keep going and rely on him. For Woody, this raises some important questions. What does our church look like at its heart? Are we focused on external results, or are we seeking to be genuinely healthy and faithful to Jesus? And when we feel small, weak or fragile, are we remembering where our true strength comes from? Whether you are exploring faith or have followed Jesus for years, we hope this message encourages you to keep going, trust Jesus and put him at the centre. Speaker: Stuart Hardisty If you would like someone to pray with you or you'd like to connect with us, we'd love to hear from you. Connect with us:🌐 https://www.woodybap.org.uk/woodybapcardiff📸 https://www.instagram.com/woodybapcardiff📘 https://www.facebook.com/woodybapcardiff

Welcome to Woody! In this message, we look at Jesus’ challenging words to the church in Sardis in Revelation 3:1–6: “You have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead.” What does it really mean for a church — or for us personally — to be spiritually alive? This message explores the danger of relying on reputation, activity or appearance while slowly losing our focus on Christ. It’s a call to wake up, remember what we have received, and live with a faith that is genuine, faithful and centred on Jesus. We’re also challenged to consider what it looks like to follow Jesus in the world without simply becoming like the world — living with love, holiness, generosity and hope, and allowing our lives to point people towards Christ. Whether you’ve followed Jesus for years or you’re simply exploring what Christianity means, this message invites us to look honestly at our lives and ask where Jesus is at the centre. Speaker: Reverend Robert May If you’d like to connect with us, have questions about faith, or would appreciate prayer, we’d love to hear from you. Connect with us: 🌐 https://www.woodybap.org.uk/woodybapcardiff 📸 https://www.instagram.com/woodybapcardiff 📘 https://www.facebook.com/woodybapcardiff

Welcome to Woody! In this message, we continue our journey through Revelation 2:18–29, exploring Jesus' letter to the church in Thyatira. From the outside, everything looked healthy, but beneath the surface there was compromise that threatened to weaken the church from within. This passage reminds us that Jesus sees beyond appearances. He knows our strengths, our struggles, and even the hidden places of our hearts. Yet rather than condemning people, He patiently calls them to repentance because He loves them and wants them to experience freedom and life. Together we'll explore what it means to stand firm in a culture that often encourages compromise, why holiness and love belong together, and the incredible promise Jesus gives to those who remain faithful. Ultimately, this message points us back to the good news of the gospel: the Judge is also our Saviour, who gave His life so that anyone who turns to Him can receive forgiveness, hope, and new life. Whether you're exploring faith for the first time or have followed Jesus for years, we hope this message encourages you to hold on to Christ and trust Him through every season. If you'd like someone to pray with you or you'd like to connect with our church family, we'd love to hear from you. Speaker: Pastor Joshua Parmar Connect with us: 🌐 https://www.woodybap.org.uk/woodybapcardiff 📸 https://www.instagram.com/woodybapcardiff 📘 https://www.facebook.com/woodybapcardiff