Through the power of the Holy Spirit, God is making all things beautiful - and he lets us help him out. Simon inspires us to give our whole lives to God, trusting that he will make all things beautiful.

But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

The Holy Spirit is our advocate and guides us through the challenges of life. Stephen expands on the importance of the Holy Spirit in a post-truth world and how he helps us in our daily lives.

Emerging preacher Josh preaches from Romans 8.14-17, thinking about our adoption as sons and daughters of God, our father and our king.

Emerging preacher Caragh preaches from Romans 8.14-17, thinking about our access to God and our responsibility as children in his family.

Emerging preacher Matt preaches from Romans 8.14-17, reminding us of the royalty we share in because of Christ’s death.

Where do you get your sense of identity from? As children of God, Will reminds us that our lives are hidden in Christ and that our primary identity is a beloved Child of God.

Romans 8:14-17

What kind of power do we need everyday? Dan explores the knowledge of God and the power of God and how the Holy Spirit is the giver of these incredible gifts. Society can seem to easily corrode our faith, but being filled with the knowledge and power of God helps us to go the distance.

Colossians 1:9-12

The Holy Spirit is the power source we all need. Are we open to accepting this power? Mark explores how receiving this power helps us to know God, to bear fruit, and to endure the storms of life.

Colossians 1:9-12

Continuing our series on the Holy Spirit, Simon encourages us to not stay static in our pursuit of God. God is moving toward us in love and wants be present in your future. The Holy Spirit fills us with the knowledge of God and deepens our personal relationship with the Father.

Colossians 1:9-12

Speaking to his disciples, Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would be with us forever. But who is the Holy Spirit, and what difference does he make in our everyday lives? Stephen encourages us to be holy, which is only possible because the spirit of the sovereign Lord lives in us.

John 14.15-26

The church in Acts was on fire for Jesus - having been filled with the Holy Spirit, these Christians were marked by their distinctive lifestyle, and the community grew exponentially. This week, pastor of theology Simon Ponsonby launched our Holy Spirit series, looking at how the early church’s rhythm of life helps us to be fully alive, walking in the power of the Spirit, and working to transform our communities.

Acts 2.42-47

We can’t pray come Holy Spirit if we’re not prepared to go with the Holy Spirit. But the Spirit gives us power and boldness and freedom to go where he leads us. Let’s be re-filled with the presence of the Spirit this Pentecost as we walk with integrity in our daily lives.

When we are filled by the Spirit, led by the Spirit, and transformed by the Spirit, our lives will naturally witness to Jesus. This Pentecost, Simon encourages us to be filled by the Spirit, and transformed to be individuals who live wholeheartedly for him.

Acts 1:8 “You will receive power when the Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the Earth.”

Simon Ponsonby

Tom Barber

Daniel’s pattern of consistent prayer prepares him for the biggest trial of his life: the Lion’s den. Mark encourages us to turn to God first in times of testing and trials - prioritising our walk with God and trusting that he will prepare us, equip us and walk with us in the struggles ahead.

Bishop Steven Croft