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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

Selected Series

Esther

[ 7 Episodes ] 12 September 2010 - 07 November 2010

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!

From victims to victors

Esther 9 & 10

Esther

November

Speaker
Jonathan Bell

The person God delights to honour

Esther 5 & 6

Esther

October

Speaker
Jonathan Bell

Living with influence

Esther 4

While Esther's life in the palace eas God-ordained, it was also highly dangerous. Will she do the right thing?

Esther

October

Speaker
Jonathan Bell

Growing in faith

Esther 4

Taking responsibility while trusting in God's goodness and remembering the importance the support of God's people.

Esther

October

Speaker
Jonathan Bell

God's still at work

Esther 2 & 3

When your circumstances in life crowd in on you, keep your eyes fixed on Jesus. He sees the bigger picture and has been at work behind the scenes.

Esther

September

Speaker
Jonathan Bell

Appearances can be deceiving

Esther 1:1

Do not over-emphasise the importance of superficial beauty - the Lord looks at the heart.

Esther

September

Speaker
Jonathan Bell

The story unfolds

Esther

Take a headlong dash through the story of Esther and get the big picture.

Esther

September

Speaker
Jonathan Bell

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