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Christianity: Restriction Or Freedom?

Matthew 7:14

The search for freedom is a crucial part of the human story, but religion often seems to oppress, limit and restrict. At our South Site baptism service, Rich explored the question: "Does following the way of Jesus restrict you or free you?".

May

Speaker
Rich Pitt

Identity

Genesis 1:26-28

One of the most basic questions a human being can ask is 'who am I?'. As Jonny outlines a biblical picture of identity, he explains why we have to consider not just one, or even two, but three different identities, as we seek to understand who we are and who we could be. (Preached at West+North only).

May

Speaker
Jonny Mellor

Sex

Genesis 1:31

There's a lie going around that says God is a grump, a killjoy, who loves to stop our fun. Nothing could be further from the picture the Bible paints. Jonathan starts our Blueprint series by exploring how sex itself was God's idea, and yet so often we end up distorting this good gift.

April

Speaker
Jonathan Bell

All Things New!

John 20:24-29

What does the resurrection of Jesus really mean? On Easter Sunday, Jonny shows us how Jesus beating the grave impacts our futures, the future of the universe and even our lives in the here and now.

April

Speaker
Jonny Mellor

Christ The Victor

Colossians 2:13-15

The death of Jesus is the darkest day in the whole Christian story. How could it possibly be good news? Rich unpacks the New Testament idea that as Jesus is defeated on the cross, he's actually winning a far greater victory...

April

Speaker
Rich Pitt

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How Can Anyone Believe In A Dead Man Rising?

As part of our Good News series (and our Big Questions mornings), Jonny looked at the question of whether there's any evidence to support the claim that Jesus of Nazareth came back from the dead. NOTE: The final section of Jonny's talk has been left out, it contained personal stories not for online sharing.

April

Speaker
Jonny Mellor

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Prayer = Life

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The Bible is hard to get your head round. 2000 pages. 66 books. And if you get lost in the detail you can lose sight of the Big Story. This series is accompanied by an art project. Some of the artists are just starting out on their creative journey, others are more experienced. You can view it at bigstorybible.tumblr.com.

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I believe in God but

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Is what we are experiencing of God and his work in bringing about his kingdom now in the UK 'Normal'? Is it actually that we're stuck in traffic and that Normal Service is yet to resume? In this series we explore what 'Normal Service' looks like in the Bible and what application that has for us today.

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Nehemiah's wise leadership got a seemingly impossible task done in record time. There are huge lessons and encouragements for us in this series as we seek to do something great for God in our city.

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There's much to learn in this series on the story of Esther about how to face difficulties in life without losing confidence in God. The message is simple; despite appearances, God is still at work!

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Leaving a legacy of people

2 Kings 2:1-15

Elijah was a man who made a mark and left a legacy. As his life ends (kind of!) we see that legacy, and it is not just a legacy of famous deeds and mighty miracles, but it's a legacy of people. Jonny explores how we can learn from Elijah in this by rejecting the lone ranger method of changing the world, and look to make our mark by investing in those around us.

Elijah

June

Speaker
Jonny Mellor

God's prescription for depression

1 Kings 19

In this highly practical sermon we learn from how Elijah ended up depressed and the holistic approach God used to strengthen him.

Elijah

June

Speaker
Jonathan Bell

We Can Be Like Elijah!

1 Kings 18:41-46

James 5:17-18 makes it very clear that Elijah isn't a spiritual superhero to gawp at, but an example to emulate. While our exploits of faith may look very different to his, we too are called to walk in his footsteps to advance God's kingdom in our lives and the key way we can do that is by putting prayer at the centre of our lives, as he did.

Elijah

June

Speaker
Jonny Mellor

How to know the true God

1 Kings 18:20-39

Ultimately, everybody believes that their view of the truth is the right one. In this talk we examine how to separate truth from fiction.

Elijah

May

Speaker
Jonathan Bell

A Different Kind of Kindness

1 Kings 17:17-24

As Elijah gears up for his return to public ministry in Israel, he encounters a tragedy and responds with incredible kindness. What he models is a challenge to all of us to act the same: to keep our eyes open to the need around us and respond with kindness- a costly, selfless, compassionate kindness that is totally at odds with the expectations of the society around us.

Elijah

May

Speaker
Jonny Mellor

A Season of Preparation

1 Kings 17:1-16

There’s so much more God wants to do in you, because there’s so much more he wants to do through you! In this talk we learn how Elijah developed humility, obedience, faith and perseverance.

Elijah

May

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Jonathan Bell

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