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.
Resurrection Sunday!
This Easter message centres on the transforming reality of the resurrection - that Jesus is not only risen, but that His victory changes everything for us today. Through the story of the empty tomb in John 20, we are reminded that what seemed like the end was actually the beginning, and that the resurrection meets us in our places of grief, doubt, failure, and fear. This message invites us to lay down our burdens at the cross and receive in exchange the hope, healing, and new life found in Christ. Ultimately, it is a call to live in the “more” of the resurrection - formed as people of hope, marked by His presence, and welcomed into the ongoing story of God’s redeeming love.
Discipleship Series - Gratitude
Gratitude is a wonder to the soul. It is a lens the Christian is called to look through. Even amidst the chaos of the world we live in, we can be abundantly grateful for what we do have - not only from an eternal perspective (salvation and redemption), but also for what we have here and now. The world is prone to worry and anxiety, but that is not the spirit we carry. We hold a confidence in a God who has given us what we need, who is giving us what we need, and who will continue to provide what we need. And this is the stance we need to share with the world around us.
Discipleship Series - The Barley Field Speech
We all need two things in life: disciples and disciplers. There will be seasons when all we can see is the problem—doom, gloom, worry, and anxiety—and in those moments, we need people around us who will encourage us and stand with us. We need the Holy Spirit to open our eyes to see the Lord’s hand, reminding us that greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world.
There will also be seasons when we feel strong and immovable, grounded in a deep assurance of Christ within us. In those times, we are called to extend the hope and strength we have in Christ Jesus to those who feel overwhelmed or weighed down by the world.
All of this must be expressed with humility. Discipleship means recognising both our need for others to stand with us in our weakness, and our responsibility to stand with others in theirs.
Discipleship Series - Walking in the dust of Rabbi Jesus
What does it truly mean to be a disciples of Jesus? The Gospel of Luke highlights the difference between merely admiring Christ and actively following Him. Jesus calls people into a lifelong apprenticeship where they walk closely with Him, learn from Him, and gradually become like Him. Discipleship is not about information alone, but transformation—allowing Christ to mend what is broken and shape a life that reflects His character. As followers of Jesus grow in this journey, their lives become a visible witness to the world, demonstrating love, humility, and faithfulness, so that others may see what it looks like to truly have been with Christ.
Discipleship Series - The Heat Is On
This message is part two, so if you have not yet heard the message Every Ingredient Matters, I recommend listening to that one first.
The Bible never states that Christianity is a nice, safe, never-have-to-worry kind of life. In fact, the Bible reveals that Christianity will be hard at times, not only because there is an evil that wants to ruin your life, but also because our flesh and the world operates in a way that is countercultural to the way of Christ. But Christianity shines brightest in the face of hard things, because it is in these moments that God works powerfully in and through us, if Christ is our center.
May this message encourage you to thrive, not merely survive, in the heat of life.
Discipleship Series - Every Ingredient Matters
Discipleship is a process with many facets, and together they form the beauty we behold in and through community and connection. Discipleship can’t be rushed; we must allow the slow work of relationship and vulnerability to play its part in shaping us as people - which, in turn, shapes the church as a whole. May this message be a fresh reminder of what the ingredients of discipleship look like in our lives.