We focus on the present and it is hard for us to see the bigger picture. The opposition gets a couple of goals in football and we are very concerned about our team, but it fires up our team to play...

In 1964, Bob Dylan sang a song with 5 verses and each verse finished with the same line which became the title, “For the times they are a-changin’”. Now, 55 years later, we are well aware that nothing stays...

We all need to know where we are going. It is particularly important to know where we are going when we are preparing to go on a long journey. Travel plans need to be carefully considered and bookings made...

There is a wonderful description of Jesus and His mission in the Gospel of John. The concept of having a Culture of Discipleship is only possible if we put Jesus first in our lives and to consider Jesus in all...

I was chatting with a friend recently who said that he has had a major revelation this year. He said that previously he felt his identity was wrapped  up in how well he did his job and what others thought of...

Over the next few weeks the topics will be on “Discipleship”. The following quotes are part of a longer discourse on this subject from Dr Robert Jeffress. This is a useful place to begin. https://ptv.org/devotional/characteristics-of-a-disciple/ What is a disciple?...

“The day that changed our destiny” is the theme for this Easter Sunday.  “A new movie is on at cinemas currently called “Breakthrough”. This movie is based on a true story. When the trailer for Breakthrough released last December,...

The theme for today’s service is the “betrayal and arrest of Jesus.”  While he was still speaking, there came a crowd, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to Jesus to...

On the 5th of April 1959, the Hampstead Gardens Church of Christ Chapel was opened. It could be considered an extravagance to have a facility such as this to meet together for ministry, praise, worship, teaching and encouragement but...

It is easy to rejoice when things are going well, but when things go bad and we are feeling stressed and beyond reason, it is very hard to be thankful to God.  In fact it can be the last thing...