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Called by God – Elijah

Title: Called by God ElijahSeries: Old Testament / Called by GodReadings: 1 Kings 19:1-18 Preacher: Phil Swain Throughout this series we’re exploring what it means to be called by God — to listen for God’s voice, to respond with faith, and to discover how our unique gifts and stories become part of God’s bigger purpose. Each week we have been exploring biblical characters who remind us that calling isn’t just for prophets or pastors, but for all of us, right Read more

TRUST – God Will Provide

Title: Trust! God will provideSeries: Old Testament / Our God ProvidesReadings: Exodus 16:1-18 Preacher: Phil Swain This Sunday we wrap up our Our God Provides series by joining the Israelites out in the desert (Exodus 16:1–18). Even though they had just seen God’s amazing rescue in the Exodus story, it didn’t take long before the doubts set in. Hungry and uncertain, the people began to complain that God might not provide for them. But instead of turning away, God graciously Read more

God Provides a Way

Old Testament: Our God ProvidesTheme: God Provides a WayReading: Genesis 27:1–4, 15–23; 28:10–17 Preacher: Daniel Gibb This week we will be focusing on the story of Jacob and Esau. This is a story of rivalry, mistakes, and surprising grace. Jacob’s life is far from perfect: he schemes, deceives, and struggles, but even through it all, God continues to bless him and work through his story. In the same way, we are reminded that God’s blessings are not limited to our Read more

God’s Good Creation

Title: God’s Good CreationSeries: Old Testament / Our God ProvidesReadings: Genesis 1:1 – 2:4 Preacher: Phil Swain We begin a new cycle in the Narrative Lectionary by turning our focus to the Old Testament – right back to the very beginning! Over the next month, we’ll explore stories of God’s provision from the first two books of the Bible, Genesis and Exodus, in our new sermon series, “Our God Provides.” This week, our journey starts with the opening words of Read more

While we are waiting

Thessalonians – While we are WaitingReadings: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 & 2:13-17 Preacher: Phil Swain We wrap up our Thessalonians series with a conversation that sits at the heart of Paul’s letters to the early church — the Second Coming of Jesus. Often framed with mystery or even fear, we are going to open up Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonians to see how we might understand the theology of Jesus’ return. Have you ever wondered what Jesus’ return is all Read more

Living the Triple Call of Grace

Living the Triple Call of Grace Readings: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Preacher: Kevin Kim In the final verses of his letter to the Thessalonians, Paul calls the church to live out a Spirit-filled life as they await Christ’s return—not with fear, but with faithfulness. Faithful waiting means living well today—with a posture of respect, patience, and prayer. We are invited to live peacefully in a loud and demanding world, to serve purposefully in love, to rejoice continually, pray without ceasing, and give thanks Read more

Encourage One Another

Thessalonians – Living Ready: Faithful in the Waiting Encourage One Another Readings: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Preacher: Kevin Kim We are starting a new series on Thessalonians this week and will be diving into this powerful and hope-filled letter under the theme: Living Ready – Faithful in the Waiting. As followers of Jesus, we live in anticipation of His return—not with fear or passivity, but with purpose and faithfulness. This week, we begin by exploring Paul’s strong call to encourage one another. In a world that often Read more

Grieving with Hope

Grieving with HopeBible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18Preacher: Kevin Kim How do we face sudden grief in the midst of ordinary life? Where is God when joy turns to sorrow? In this message, we turn to Paul’s words to the Thessalonians—a community learning to grieve with hope. Together, we reflect on the promise that Christ’s resurrection is stronger than death, and that even in pain, we are not alone. In faith, we find the courage to walk gently together, with hope Read more

On the Shoulders of Giants (9am)

Theme: On the Shoulders of GiantsBible Reading: 1 Thess 5:15-27Preacher: Rev Phil Swain On Christ the King Sunday we reflected on those who have gone before us – the saints of our church and our faith whom we have benefitted from their faith, their example and their mission. We really are standing on the shoulders of giants! We will be also hear a little about the world wide church with a short presentation from Sue Bolton about the persecuted church Read more
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