What if your current circumstances—your challenges, trials, even your suffering—are not setbacks, but divine setups for the Gospel to be seen in and through your life?

In this powerful and deeply personal sermon, David Russon unpacks Philippians 1:12 and the Apostle Paul’s remarkable statement: “What has happened to me has actually served to advance the Gospel.” Speaking from over 60 years of ministry and fresh personal revelation, David invites us to reflect on a key question: Is my life a living testimony that points people to Christ—even in hardship?

From dealing with pain and persecution to remaining rooted in faith through daily struggles, this message will challenge and encourage you to:

✅ Live a Gospel-centered life, not just preach one

✅ See suffering as a stage for God’s strength

✅ Be a living epistle, read by everyone around you

✅ Respond to life’s tension with Kingdom purpose

✅ Rediscover passion, integrity, and God’s sufficiency

Whether you’re in ministry, walking through a hard season, or longing to make your life count for eternity, this sermon is for you.

Sunday Evening message - 19/10/25

Is death really better than birth? What does Scripture mean when it says “the day of death is better than the day of birth”? In this life-changing message, Pastor Cliff Henderson dives deep into Ecclesiastes 7:1-4 and unpacks the eternal truth behind one of the Bible’s most profound and countercultural statements.

This sermon will challenge your perspective on life, death, and eternity — and offer hope to anyone facing uncertainty, grief, or fear about what lies beyond this life.

🔑 Key Themes in This Sermon:

• The meaning of life and the reality of death

• Why death is not the end for the believer

• The hope of Heaven for those in Christ

• Fanny Crosby’s testimony of faith through blindness

• The joy set before Jesus and the believer’s eternal reward

• What the Bible says about Hell and salvation

• Urgency of salvation — today is the day of decision

• Inspiring stories of answered prayer and redemption

Whether you’re seeking truth, grieving a loved one, or simply want to deepen your faith, this sermon will speak straight to the heart. You’ll be reminded of the glorious hope of Heaven and the power of living with eternity in mind.

What if God’s calling isn’t a clear command… but a maybe?

In this powerful and thought-provoking sermon, Pastor Luke Taylor unpacks the real story behind the famous verse in Esther 4:14 — and challenges the modern Christian obsession with certainty. This isn’t your usual message on Esther. It’s about how mature faith often begins in uncertainty, how God works behind the scenes, and how stepping out in trust—even without guarantees—can change everything.

Learn the truth behind the commonly misquoted verse:

“For such a time as this…” — and what Esther actually heard from Mordecai.

Topics Covered:

• The difference between certainty and faith

• What the Bible really says about Esther’s calling

• Misquoted scriptures Christians often believe

• Why God sometimes speaks in maybes instead of mandates

• How to take bold steps of faith without needing full clarity

• Lessons from Gideon, Moses, Shadrach, Mary, and more

Perfect for:

• Christians seeking to grow in faith and obedience

• Believers struggling with indecision or fear of failure

• Those looking for biblical courage to act in uncertain times

• Pastors and leaders teaching on purpose, trust, and calling

In this powerful message, guest speaker Sarah Chaplin delivers an inspiring and deeply personal sermon titled “I Can’t, But God Can.”

Drawing from her own testimony, biblical truth, and heartfelt storytelling, Sarah reminds us that while we may face challenges we can’t overcome on our own—God CAN. Whether it’s saving, healing, restoring, or providing—nothing is impossible with God (Luke 1:37).

✅ Topics Covered in this Message:

• God’s ability to do what we cannot

• Faith in the unchanging character of God

• Real-life testimony of salvation and transformation

• Encouragement for those facing trials, doubt, or weakness

• Key scriptures: Hebrews 7:25, Ephesians 3:20, Daniel 3:17, Jude 1:24

• Revival stories and the silent move of God today

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🌟 KEY TAKEAWAYS

💡 “I can’t, but God can.” This phrase becomes a declaration of faith as Sarah explores how God saves, keeps, delivers, provides, and empowers. You’ll be encouraged to trust in God’s strength, not your own.

Are you feeling anxious, uncertain, or overwhelmed by the future?

In this powerful message, David Taylor unpacks Psalm 56 — a song written by King David during one of the most terrifying moments of his life. Hunted by King Saul, hiding in the city of his enemies, and pretending to be insane just to survive, David clung to one truth: “When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.”

Through rich historical context and down-to-earth insights, this sermon explores:

• How David’s fear led him to faith

• Why Psalm 56 is the perfect Psalm for anxious hearts

• The story behind David’s escape to Gath (the home of Goliath)

• What it means to trust God in scary times

• How we, too, can hold on to God’s promises in an unpredictable world

🕊️ Whether you’re battling anxiety, facing uncertain change, or struggling to make sense of the chaos around you — this message will speak peace to your soul and remind you who you are in Christ.

The Book of Galatians - Part 1: Paul's Apostolic Authority & The One True Gospel (Galatians 1:1-17)

Join us for the first part of our in-depth study through Paul's letter to the Galatians - one of the most passionate and theologically rich books in the New Testament. In this session, we explore the opening verses that establish Paul's divine calling and his urgent defense of the gospel.

• Paul's Apostolic Authority (1:1) - Why Paul begins by defending his calling as an apostle
• The Dating Debate - Was Galatians written before or after the Council of Jerusalem?
• Paul's Divine Commission (1:11-17) - How Paul received the gospel directly from Christ, not from man
• The Preparation Years - Paul's time in Arabia and his patient waiting for God's timing
• The One True Gospel (1:6-10) - Paul's astonishment at the Galatians' quick departure from the truth
• False Teachers and Their Danger - Understanding the Judaizers and their works-based message
• Modern Applications - How do we handle denominations and groups that preach "another gospel"?

✓ Liberty vs. Legalism vs. License ✓ The complete work of the cross - "Jesus plus anything equals nothing" ✓ Paul's unique calling to the Gentiles ✓ The importance of not adding to the gospel message ✓ Church unity and denominational differences

• Paul's 10-14 years of preparation before his missionary journeys
• The significance of Paul receiving the gospel through direct revelation
• Wrestling with how to engage with churches that preach a different gospel
• Understanding Paul's strong language: "Let him be accursed"

We'll continue with Paul's confrontation with Peter and dive deeper into the doctrine of justification by faith alone.

Study Leaders: Luke, David, and Alan Bible Translation: ESV (English Standard Version)

📖 Read Ahead: Galatians 1:18 - 2:21 for next week's study

#Galatians #BibleStudy #Apostle #Gospel #Paul #Christianity #Theology #Liberty #Legalism

A Song About Where Our Help Comes From - Judith Brignall

In this powerful and encouraging message, Judith Brignall unpacks Psalm 121, one of the Bible’s most beloved scriptures about divine help, protection, and spiritual journey. This sermon speaks to those who are walking through valleys, facing obstacles, or simply asking: “Where does my help come from?”

🙏 Whether you’re navigating life’s struggles or seeking a reminder of God’s unfailing presence, this sermon is a faith-building message about trusting the Lord as our keeper, our strength, and our constant source of help — in the past, present, and future.

⚔️ Drawing comparisons to the false idols of the ancient world and the challenges we face today — fear, anxiety, distractions, sin — Judith points us back to the unshakable truth: Our help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

🔥 This message also reflects on:

- The spiritual significance of mountains and shadows

- The difference between false comfort and true refuge

- The rhythms of grace and daily spiritual discipline

- God’s promise to never slumber nor sleep

- How to renew your mind and find strength in dark seasons

- Walking with purpose and overcoming through Christ