September 6, 2026 • Christopher Alton • Luke 10, John 12
Mary of Bethany’s relationship with Jesus takes her on a remarkable journey — from sitting at His feet to receive from Him, falling at His feet and surrendering her deepest pain, to worshipping at His feet and giving Him something costly. As Mary’s encounters with Jesus change the way she sees Him, they change the way she responds to Him. In this first of a two part message, we follow her journey and ask: What are our encounters with Jesus doing in us?
Above & Beyond
September 6, 2026 • Phil Chapman • Mark 6
In this message, Phil explores Jesus feeding the 5,000 (Mark 6:30-44) as a powerful demonstration of God's "above and beyond" character (Ephesians 3:20), showing how Jesus, moved with compassion for the lost like sheep without a shepherd (Psalm 23), transforms what seemed impossibly small—five loaves and two fish—into abundant provision that satisfied thousands with twelve basketfuls left over. Through this miracle, Phil reveals that God's provision is never merely enough to scrape by; it is generous, abundant, and reveals His care for both the lost and His followers, calling us to surrender what little we have, give thanks to God, and trust His power working in us. As you listen, ask yourself: What are the five loaves and two fish I have in my hands—my time, relationships, influence, resources—and am I willing to bring them to Jesus and trust that He will multiply them above and beyond all I can ask or imagine?
The Most Important
September 6, 2026 • Ovi Vlaicu • Mark 12
In this message, Ovi explores what truly matters in life through Jesus' answer to the teacher of the law (Mark 12:28-34)—that the most important commandment is to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength (the Shema), and the second is to love your neighbour as yourself, and that these two are inseparably connected. Through the powerful image of the widow's two coins and a comparison between a spectacular celebrity performance and the humble worship of the church band, Ovi reveals that Jesus doesn't measure worth by impressiveness or size; He looks at our hearts and is far more pleased with authentic, love-filled offerings of any size than with grand shows performed with mixed motives. As you listen, ask yourself: What do I have to give to Jesus today, and will I give it from my whole heart with genuine love for Him and for those around me?
I AM The True Vine
August 16, 2026 • Amelia Batstone • John 15
In this message, Amelia explores Jesus' declaration—"I am the true vine" (John 15:1-8)—revealing two essential truths: we must remain in Him through continual, daily dependence (not striving or earning, but staying connected), and we must trust the gardener's pruning, which may feel like punishment but is actually preparation to make us more fruitful and more like Christ. Drawing on her own testimony as a social worker facing immense pressure and challenge, Amelia shows how a season of pruning forced her to confront the inconsistency of her devotional life and taught her what it truly means to depend on God's strength—and she encourages us not to wait for crisis to start reading God's Word; train with your sword now. As you listen, wherever you are—in a season of growth, pruning, or storm—hear Jesus' invitation: remain in me, let my Word shape how you speak and live, and trust that the gardener is doing a beautiful work in your life.
I AM The Way, The Truth and The Life.
August 16, 2026 • Richard Knapp • John 14
In this message, Richard unpacks Jesus' profound declaration—"I am the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6)—spoken in His final hours with the disciples before His betrayal and crucifixion, revealing that Jesus is the Way that provides clear direction and guidance when we're lost, the Truth that counters the Deceiver's lies about God's character and promises, and the Life that offers both spiritual restoration now and eternal life with the Father for ever. Through the picture of a loving father guiding his children towards good choices, Richard shows that Jesus walks alongside us on our journey, nudging us through His Word and the Holy Spirit, teaching us about God's generosity, grace, and faithfulness even in a fallen world. As you listen, find encouragement: when you're lost, Jesus is the way; when you're uncertain, Jesus is the truth; and when you're unsatisfied, Jesus is the life—so seek Him in your quiet times, know His Word, and spend time with people who see Jesus and the world through His eyes.
I AM The Good Shepherd
August 16, 2026 • Eve Pem • John 10
In this message, Eve explores Jesus' declaration—"I am the good shepherd" (John 10)—revealing that Jesus knows the sheep completely (Psalm 139), aware of our weakness and fickleness, yet despite this intimate knowledge, He lays down His life for us, becoming the lamb who takes our place because we are infinitely precious to Him. Through the image of a shepherd retrieving a lost, panicking sheep, Eve shows how we so often get caught in our own protest and fear, forgetting that Jesus loves us so much He already sacrificed everything for us and always has our best interests at heart. As you listen, discover that Jesus doesn't see you as an anonymous member of a crowd—He names you individually and personally, telling you who you are and who you're becoming, and invites you to follow not just His teaching, but Him, the person of Christ, with the joyful privilege of becoming His friend.
I AM The True Vine
August 16, 2026 • Ben Machekanyanga
In this message, Ben explores Jesus' beautiful declaration—"I am the true vine, and you are the branches" (John 15)—using the powerful picture of his own wilted plant that came back to life through faithful tending, revealing that we are called simply to abide (mino in Greek: to stay in, dwell, remain) in Jesus, from whom all life and fruit naturally flows. Through three challenges that block our abiding—whether we're just starting out, caught in the busyness of life, or feeling dry and distant—Ben shows that the answer is beautifully simple: connect with Jesus daily (not just on Sunday), bring Him into the ordinary moments, and do life with other Christians, trusting that the gardener (the Father) never lets go and is always working to restore us. As you listen, ask yourself: Where am I this morning—have I drifted from the vine, or am I ready to draw near and let the gardener tend to the dry places in my heart?
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In this message, Richard unpacks Jesus' profound declaration—"I am the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6)—spoken in His final hours with the disciples before His betrayal and crucifixion, revealing that Jesus is the Way that provides clear direction and guidance when we're lost, the Truth that counters the Deceiver's lies about God's character and promises, and the Life that offers both spiritual restoration now and eternal life with the Father for ever. Through the picture of a loving father guiding his children towards good choices, Richard shows that Jesus walks alongside us on our journey, nudging us through His Word and the Holy Spirit, teaching us about God's generosity, grace, and faithfulness even in a fallen world. As you listen, find encouragement: when you're lost, Jesus is the way; when you're uncertain, Jesus is the truth; and when you're unsatisfied, Jesus is the life—so seek Him in your quiet times, know His Word, and spend time with people who see Jesus and the world through His eyes.
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In this message, Eve explores Jesus' declaration—"I am the good shepherd" (John 10)—revealing that Jesus knows the sheep completely (Psalm 139), aware of our weakness and fickleness, yet despite this intimate knowledge, He lays down His life for us, becoming the lamb who takes our place because we are infinitely precious to Him. Through the image of a shepherd retrieving a lost, panicking sheep, Eve shows how we so often get caught in our own protest and fear, forgetting that Jesus loves us so much He already sacrificed everything for us and always has our best interests at heart. As you listen, discover that Jesus doesn't see you as an anonymous member of a crowd—He names you individually and personally, telling you who you are and who you're becoming, and invites you to follow not just His teaching, but Him, the person of Christ, with the joyful privilege of becoming His friend.
I AM The Good Shepherd
August 16, 2026 • Stefan Stapleton • John 10
In this message, Stefan shares his powerful personal testimony of knowing Jesus as the good shepherd (John 10, Psalm 23) in the midst of pain—growing up without a faithful earthly father, yet experiencing God's care through the shepherd-like men He placed in his life, including his uncle Winston, Reverend Bailey, Pastor Hay, and Nick Fable, who guarded him, defended him, searched for him when he wandered, and treated his wounds. Through real examples—shepherding his daughters, his nephew for a brief season, and friends like Brett and Lucas—Stefan shows how we all have a role to play in pointing others to Jesus, the ultimate shepherd who leads from the front, cares individually, restores the broken, and walks with us through our darkest valleys. As you listen, ask yourself: Who has God placed in my life this season—whether for a brief time or the long term—and how can I shepherd them and point them to Jesus, our good shepherd?
I AM The Good Shepherd
August 9, 2026 • Mike Shuter
In this message, Mike contrasts Jesus' declaration—"I am the good shepherd" (John 10)—with the false shepherds condemned in Ezekiel 34, revealing that whilst bad shepherds feed themselves and neglect their flock, Jesus lays down His life for His sheep, knows each one by name, and seeks out the lost. Through the image of Jesus as the door to the sheepfold, Mike shows that once you come through Him, no one can snatch you away; you're secure in His hand for ever, and He gives abundant life and eternal security to those who follow Him. As you listen, consider: Am I truly following the good shepherd in every area of my life, or have I wandered off to follow false shepherds—whether money, success, comfort, or anything else—and am I ready to come back and trust Him completely?
Jesus The Great I AM
August 9, 2026 • Simon Rowland • John 8, Exodus 3
In this message, Simon looks at the importance of a name, and draws on the scriptures in Exodus 3:1-15, where God speaks from the burning bush and reveals to Moses for the first time His Name, I Am Who I AM and YHWH. Then in John 8:48-59 Jesus makes a statement that shocks the religious world. God’s unique name reveals things about His nature that bring us great security in knowing Him. Did you know your name is ‘written in heaven’? Jesus, the great I AM has you safely in His divine plan!
I AM The Way, The Truth and The Life
August 9, 2026 • David Robers • John 14
In this message, David explores Jesus' profound claim—"I am the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6)—revealing that Jesus is not just offering directions but is Himself the path to restored relationship with God, the embodiment of truth (not merely an idea), and the source of true life itself. Drawing on Scripture from Deuteronomy to Psalm 119, David shows that following Jesus means making daily choices to stay on His path, trusting Him enough to walk at His pace, and recognising that whilst the road to destruction is broad, the gate to life is narrow and requires careful, intentional commitment. As you listen, consider: Am I choosing to follow Jesus daily, or am I rushing ahead, getting distracted, lagging behind, or taking a different path altogether—and am I willing to stay close enough to hear His quietest whisper?
I AM The True Vine
August 2, 2026 • Richard Pemberton • John 15, Galatians 5
In this message, Richard explores Jesus' declaration—"I am the true vine, and you are the branches" (John 15)—revealing that whilst Israel failed to produce the fruit God desired, Jesus is the faithful vine in whom our hope is found, and through whom His life flows into us. Drawing on John 15 and Galatians 5, Richard shows that spiritual fruitfulness doesn't depend on circumstances going to plan or doors opening the way we hoped; it depends entirely on remaining connected to Jesus, because apart from Him we can do nothing, yet as we remain and walk by the Spirit, His character—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control—begins to grow and become visible in our lives. As you listen, ask yourself: Am I truly remaining in Jesus through every season, whether joyful or painful, and allowing His life to transform my character into a living reflection of Christ?
Baptism
August 2, 2026 • Benj Lyon • Romans 6
In this message, Benj explores baptism as far more than just a public declaration of faith—it's a powerful spiritual reality where we are washed clean from our past, buried with Christ, and raised to new life (Romans 6:1-11). Drawing on the symbolism of the Exodus crossing through the Red Sea, where the Israelites walked through death and left their enslavement buried behind them, Benj shows that when we're baptised, everything that used to have a claim on us—our old habits, our chains, our identity as slaves to sin—cannot follow us out of the water; we emerge totally free and totally washed clean. As you listen, whether you've been baptised or are considering this step, be encouraged that God is well pleased with you, and baptism marks a permanent cut-off from your old life and the beginning of your freedom and new identity as His beloved child.
I AM The Resurrection and the Life
August 2, 2026 • Phil Chapman • John 11:25–26
In this message, Phil explores Jesus' extraordinary claim—"I am the resurrection and the life" (John 11:25-26)—through the stunning miracle of Lazarus being raised from the dead after four days in the tomb, revealing three powerful truths about what resurrection means. Drawing on Scripture, Phil shows that Jesus came to resurrect creation itself (Isaiah 11, Romans 8), to resurrect spiritually dead spirits by giving life to those dead in their sins (Ephesians 2), and to resurrect our mortal bodies, transforming them into immortal bodies that will never die or suffer again (1 Corinthians 15). As you listen, be encouraged that no matter how screwed up or damaged your life feels, God sees your value and wants you back—and if you know Jesus as Lord and Saviour, you have a living hope of everything being made new and restored for ever.
I AM The Good Shepherd
Hilary Dalziel • Ezekiel 34, John 10, Psalm 23
In this message, Hilary explores Jesus' powerful declaration—"I am the good shepherd" (John 10)—connecting it to Psalm 23 and the Old Testament prophecies in Ezekiel 34, revealing that the shepherd is sovereign, sacrifices himself, searches for the lost, and saves those who come through Him. Through the image of Jesus lying across the sheepfold entrance as the gate itself, Hilary shows that Jesus doesn't drive us into His fold but invites us personally, calling each of us by name, and once we come through Him in faith, no one can snatch us away—we're secure in His grip for ever. As you listen, ask yourself: Will I trust the Good Shepherd with every aspect of my life—my work, my relationships, my anxieties—and will I respond to His call to come home to Him?
