The Kingdom of God is scandalous because it turns our expectations of who is worthy, how we should live, and what God’s kingdom should look like completely upside down. Jesus chooses ordinary, unlikely, and imperfect people to represent Him, reminding us that there is nothing we have done or could do that makes us unworthy of being chosen. Everyone gets to play, because the Kingdom is not built around our talents, achievements, or perfection—it is built around saying yes to Jesus. And as people who have received that invitation, we are sent to share the good news with humility, dependence, authenticity, peace, and community. The Kingdom calls us to step beyond religious rules and self-sufficiency, to meet people where they are, and to become people who make God’s love accessible. The Kingdom of God is near, and we are invited not only to receive it, but to carry it to others.
Kingdom of God Series - The One
The Kingdom of God reveals a King who relentlessly pursues the lost. Through the stories of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son, Jesus shows us that no person ever loses their value in God’s eyes. The Kingdom leaves the ninety-nine to search for the one, turns the house upside down to find what is lost, and runs toward the person who has wandered home. There is always pursuit, restoration, celebration, and an invitation to come into the Father’s joy. As people of the Kingdom, we are reminded not only that we are deeply loved and worth finding, but that we are called to join God in seeking out the “one” in our own lives - trusting that His love reaches further than we can see and that every lost person matters profoundly to Him.
Kingdom of God Series - The Kingdom Is Worth Everything
The Kingdom of God is the priceless reality of God’s rule and reign breaking into our world through Jesus. While the Kingdom can sometimes seem small, quiet, or easy to miss, it continually grows, reaches further, and changes everything it touches. Through the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great value, Jesus shows us that discovering the true worth of His Kingdom changes how we live: following Him is not about simply adding Jesus to our lives, but joyfully surrendering everything to come under His rule and reign. As we live in the tension of the Kingdom being “already” here but “not yet” here in fullness, we are invited to continually examine which kingdom we are living for and to recognise that nothing compares with the value of knowing Christ.
Kingdom of God Series - Small, Quiet, Growing
What if the Kingdom of God doesn’t always arrive with a bang? In this message we explore Jesus’ parables of the mustard seed and yeast, discovering that God often works in ways that are small, quiet, ordinary and easy to miss — yet His Kingdom is always moving, growing and transforming.
From personal transformation to the growth of our church and impact in our community, we’re reminded that just because we can’t see what God is doing doesn’t mean He isn’t at work. The invitation is to recognise the small seeds He has planted in us, trust the unseen work of His Kingdom, and faithfully partner with Him wherever we are.
Kingdom of God Series - The Kingdom is Near
The Kingdom of God is not simply a theological idea or a future destination - it is the good news that God’s reign has come near and continues to break into our world. As we explore what it means to live as people of the Kingdom, we are invited to see God as the faithful and loving King, to follow Jesus with wholehearted trust, and to embrace our calling as signs of His Kingdom in a broken world. Even as we live in the tension of the “already and not yet,” we can hold onto the hope that God is present, faithful, and able to break into any situation with His grace, power, and goodness.
Kingdom of God Series - Ginosko
In Deuteronomy 8, God repeatedly calls His people to remember His faithfulness - not just in seasons of hardship, but especially in times of blessing when it is easy to become self-sufficient and forget Him. Drawing together this passage with Jesus' parable of the ten virgins, this message explores what it means to cultivate a deep, personal relationship with God that endures through every season. As we remember His goodness, recognise His blessings today, faithfully walk the path before us, and pursue an intimate (ginosko) relationship with Christ, we keep our hearts prepared and our lamps full, ready for whatever lies ahead.
Kingdom of God Series - The Awesome, Awful Fear of the Lord
What does it really mean to fear the Lord? Far from being a call to live in terror, Scripture reveals the fear of the Lord as a life marked by awe, reverence, and joyful surrender before a holy God. As the foundation of wisdom and the gateway to understanding God's Kingdom, holy fear draws us into deeper intimacy with Jesus, frees us from the fears that control us, and anchors us in His perfect peace. Through the lens of Scripture, this message explores the different kinds of fear we experience and invites us to discover the beauty, freedom, and confidence found in living with a true fear of the Lord.
150th Anniversary Celebration
Today we celebrate 150 years of Christian witness at 5 Pulham Road, we reflected on the faithful generations who have gone before us, whose sacrifice, generosity, and obedience have made today’s ministry possible. From the Talent Initiative to future projects that create space for mission, we are reminded that the Church is never about preserving a building, but partnering with Jesus in His ongoing work. Though styles, people, and generations change, the message of Christ remains the same, and we are invited to continue this legacy by saying “yes” to His call, carrying His hope into our community, and faithfully building for those who will come after us.
Generosity Series - When We Have Nothing, God Is Enough
Through the stories of the widow of Zarephath, the feeding of the five thousand, Gideon, and personal testimony, we are reminded that God’s power is most clearly displayed in our weakness. He rarely provides everything at once, but faithfully gives what we need each day as we continue to trust and obey Him. Whether we feel empty, inadequate, or at the end of our own resources, God simply asks for our “yes.” As we surrender what little we have into His hands, He transforms ordinary faith into extraordinary provision, revealing that His strength is made perfect in our weakness.
Generosity Series - Open Hands, Open Hearts
Generosity is not simply about finances, but about living open-handedly with everything God has entrusted to us. Through the Parable of the Talents and the Widow’s Offering, we are challenged to see ourselves not as owners, but as stewards, called to faithfully participate in the mission of God. As a church family, we celebrate God’s faithfulness, recognise the sacrifices of those who have gone before us, and consider how we might continue building spaces of hospitality, worship, and care for future generations. Whether we have much or little, generosity becomes an act of trust, obedience, and partnership in the kingdom of God.
Generosity Series - Treasures in Heaven
Jesus teaches that generosity is not about how much we possess, but how we hold what we have. Through His words on treasures, stewardship, and the “good eye,” we are reminded that our hearts are shaped by what we value most. A life centered on God sees people with compassion, holds possessions with open hands, and treasures eternal things over temporary security. Whether we have much or little, we are invited to live with generosity, trusting that everything we have has first been entrusted to us by God.
Generosity Series - The Generosity of the Father
Generosity begins not with what we give, but with the heart of God toward us. Through the parable of the prodigal son, Jesus reveals a Father who runs toward the broken, welcomes the undeserving, and never stops looking for His children. As followers of Jesus, we are invited to become image bearers of that same generosity - open-handed with our time, words, resources, and love. True generosity is not driven by guilt or duty, but flows from relationship with a God who has already given us everything.
Generosity Series - Faithful With What We’ve Been Given
Generosity is far more than money — it is a reflection of the heart of God. Through the parable of the talents in Matthew 25, we read the difference between fear and faithfulness, and the invitation to trust God with what He has entrusted to us. In a world shaped by greed and scarcity, the Church is called to become a beacon of generosity, reflecting the abundance, kindness, and mission of God in practical ways.
Prayer Series - The Harmony of Prayer
Prayer is not one voice but many, woven together in harmony. Through Hezekiah, Moses, and Jesus, we see that prayer is not about perfection, but relationship.
We bring God our imperfect offerings, trusting that He sees the heart behind them. We seek His glory above our own desires, believing that His purposes are good. And in both joy and hardship, we learn to pray as Jesus did: “Not my will, but Yours be done.”
The harmony of prayer is found in bringing every part of life before God - our praise, our struggles, our questions, and our hopes - trusting that He is present, listening, and at work.
Prayer Series - Pentecost Sunday
Pentecost reminds us that God does not leave His people alone. Through the Holy Spirit, He fills ordinary, imperfect people with His presence and power so they can carry the mission of Jesus into the world. The same Spirit that came in Acts 2 is still at work today — bringing life, courage, unity, healing, and hope through people willing to say yes to Him.
Prayer is not reserved for the spiritually impressive; it is woven into ordinary life and ordinary people. As we consistently turn our hearts toward God in the everyday moments, we become more aware of His presence, His voice, and His work around us. Pentecost is the reminder that God’s promises are true: He writes His love and purposes on our hearts, empowers us through His Spirit, and invites us to join Him in bringing His kingdom into the world.
Prayer Series - Formed Through Prayer
Prayer is not about getting the words right or having a perfect routine, but about being connected to God in every season of life. Whether through liturgy, journaling, Scripture, silence, or simple honesty, prayer forms and shapes us over time. Even when we don’t know what to pray, God meets us there — through His Spirit, through His Word, and through the presence of others who stand with us.
Payer Series - Nurturing what God is Growing
This Mother’s Day message reflects on the quiet, faithful work of nurturing - both in prayer and in everyday life. Through honest stories of hardship, addiction, perseverance, motherhood, and healing, we’re reminded that God works through small acts of faithfulness, often unseen, to bring transformation over time. From praying through suffering, to investing in the next generation, to celebrating the faithfulness of mothers who never stopped believing, this message points to the heart of God as One who nurtures, restores, and walks with us through every season. It’s an invitation to partner with Him in growing lives, building community, and making room for His Spirit to move.
Prayer Series - Nothing Can Separate Us
Here is the unshakable truth of God’s love - nothing, no circumstance or failure, can separate us from Him. We don’t need to have it all together to come to God; we simply come as we are, and He meets us with grace. Prayer is not a formula, but is a deeply personal, honest relationship with a good Father who knows us fully and never forgets a single prayer. Even in seasons of silence, we’re invited to trust His goodness, draw near with authenticity, and partner with Him as His kingdom continues to break into our world.
Prayer Series - The Pain of Prayer
There is both power and pain in prayer, which invites us into a deeper, more honest relationship with God. Prayer is a place we become aware of God’s presence in everyday life, but we all know that we often face seasons where prayer seems to be unanswered - and this is when silence, disappointment, and doubt can take hold. The story of the road to Emmaus, reminds us that Jesus walks with us in our questions and struggles, and that God’s silence does not mean His absence. We are called to bring our unfiltered, real prayers to God, discovering that the goal of prayer is not just answers, but relationship with Him.
Prayer Series - An Invitation to Prayer
This is the first installment of our new Prayer Series. Prayer is not as a task to master, but as an open invitation to come home to God’s presence. Prayer can often feel difficult, distracted, or inconsistent, but let’s be reminded that this is a shared human experience - even among the most mature believers. Prayer is a relational journey of returning again and again to a loving Father whose arms are always open, regardless of where we begin. Rather than striving for perfection, we are encouraged to start simply, persevere through distraction, and allow God to grow in us a deeper intimacy that shapes our lives with hope, presence, and purpose.