Jesus’ mission is to offer something incredible to people like us, and it goes further than we can imagine.

Mark 1:16-39 - a five-part menu of what we might expect spending time in Mark's Gospel.

In Nehemiah 8 the community of God's people came together to hear God's Word, and having understood it, they were convicted by it, and in it they discovered great joy.

Jesus taught his disciples to pray, starting with four amazing words...

Peter launches the new year and new value series by looking at Hebrews 10:24-25 to see what kind of community God is creating in the church.

Psalm 138 is a great Psalm for the end of the year and the start of a new one! It helps us to give thanks to our God.

Christmas is about Jesus. What kind of God does Jesus reveal to us?

Christmas brings people together - but what would it be like to be together with Jesus? What kind of 'Saviour' is he?

A Chippenham man and his experience of the Asian tsunami.  Even more than that, his experience of God's rescue from a life without meaning!

We finish this series with an encouragement to "pray for boldness" because we can be fearful of so many things, yet our God is bigger and better than everything!

Josiah’s reign started when he was young, but God worked profoundly in his life. His heart was tender to God.2 Chronicles 34-36

Worshipping God is a response, to His goodness. What will that look like for us?

Don’t rely on someone else’s spiritual life in place of your own.

Jehoshophat was a lot like us- making mistakes and needing to learn from them. He also struggled with fear. But he prayed2 Chronicles 17-20

“Seeking the Lord” is a key piece of the Christian life. But what does it mean? And are we still doing it?2 Chronicles 14-16

What the world needs most is a church ‘on fire.’ What happens when we mess up big? How should we respond to pride?

God wants to be in the midst of his people, at the heart of the community. And he wants us to be responsive to him. 

There have been moments in time where it seems as if God has made massive impact in society- lives changed. It always starts with God’s generosity. 2 Chronicles 1-6

Right from the start of the Bible story God's plan has been to reach the whole world through his chosen people, and ultimately through his church.

As a church we want to reach ‘beyond’ ourselves. We need to understand our mission, and know why we are doing it. [John 3]

We want to be a church that is safe and welcoming for guests, where all are introduced to Jesus. 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

God cares for the weak and broken. How can we show it to those around us? James 1:26-27

Jesus didn't teach his disciples to pray to God as a boss, nor as a genie, but as Father. What does this mean? It means we should pray shamelessly, and it means that God will ...

Our prayers reveal a lot about how we see ourselves ... but what does God think about it?

Jesus wants us to always pray and not to lose heart. How can we keep on praying? What if we have stopped? What will motivate us?

The kingdom of God spreads as the Word penetrates hearts and brings miraculous transformation.

Two builders, two houses, one difference ... the foundation.

As humans living in this fallen world we can live disconnected from God. But we are united to Christ, as a bride to a husband. What that means is incredible!

Paul concludes his thank-you letter with a reminder of the reality and beauty of God’s Kingdom, and the privilege of working side-by-side with other believers. Generosity is a c...

The book of Philippians, especially this summary paragraph, should affect and infect us. How will we live differently with Jesus at the centre?

Paul urges us to follow his example in running the race Jesus has called us to. But how do we do that, and why should we keep going?

Where do we place our confidence? Paul was prepared to lose everything he had trusted in, for the sake of knowing Jesus!

How can we make a difference in a world that is crooked and twisted? As we live out the cross-shaped life, we shine as lights in the world.

What does living for the gospel look like? Paul tells us that humility is crucial - but it's hard. What does true humility look like and what difference will it make?

Our happiness is usually dependent on circumstances. But there is such a thing as joy that is solid and deep, even in trials.

We’re told that the most important thing in life is to be happy. But Paul’s joy is not merely hoping in the future- it is now, and real.

God has made us all different, and we are all needed to play our part. But best of all, we get the privilege of together being a picture of God to the world

Working and being together as a church is like a body. Everyone has a role, everyone is united.

There is something special about being involved in church life. How can we discover our gifts so that we can use them well? [1 Corinthians 12:1-11]

We are made to be part of the church, the body of Christ. [1 Corinthians 12]

Every christian has been adopted into God’s family- and it’s more than merely legal.

How did the gospel grow from a small group of scared disciples to us today? How is it that a message that seems foolish and weak keep spreading?

What difference does Jesus' ascension make to our lives?

Easter Sunday - are we saying that Jesus really rose from the dead?

Luke wants to bring us right up to the cross to see what happened there. What do we discover? 100% grace!

Jesus set his face to go to Jerusalem. It was no mistake. It was God's plan.

Where is God when life is complicated? How should we respond in the richness and pain of everyday normality? In this conclusion to the series we see the answer!

God uses suffering and hard times to deepen our relationship with him. Is there any hope for wicked and hope-less people? Genesis 42-45

How can we make sense of life when everything falls apart? We see Joseh at his lowest point, but we also see a key principle about God’s goodness and care. [Genesis 40-41]