God in the storm
In this message Tim looks at the story of Jonah and how we see a man who runs away from God’s calling, finds himself in a storm, but through it all is pursued by a God of compassion and mercy.
8th Sep 2024 | Tim Brown
Joshua 1, Going well
In this final message about walking through change, Phil talks the importance of leaving well, acknowledging loss and choosing what we take with us into the future.
1st Sep 2024 | Phil Varley
The Joshua generation
The difference between ‘getting out’ and ‘getting in. Why was it that Joshua’s generation managed to step into the inheritance that God had promised, and yet the generation before didn’t? In this message we consider the importance of cultivating a receptive heart that can respond with more faith than doubt when it comes to following Jesus.
25th Aug 2024 | Phil Varley
Joshua seasons of change
In this mini series we are looking at how to navigate seasons of change. In Joshua 1 the Lord speaks to Joshua and tells him it is time to move and inherit the land. In this talk we consider the importance both as a church family and as individuals, of seeking God’s guidance and learning to hear his voice.
18 Aug 2024 | Phil Varley
Luke 15, a trilogy
In this sermon, Vahé explains how Jesus, through these parables, is displaying brilliantly the extravagant love of the Father, fully displayed in Jesus and ultimately on the cross. Vahé dives into the parable of the lost sons to unpack the relationships of both sons with their father and explains how we can relate to our Father as sons and daughters.
28th Jul 2024 | Vahé Jebejian
Lazarus, it’s in your blood
In this message from John 11 we look at the raising of Lazarus. We see again the importance of faith and how Jesus wants us to trust him today especially in the seasons which are confusing and painful.
14th July 2024 | Phil Varley
Where are you going to sit?
In this message we look at Luke 14 and Jesus’ message to the Pharisees the ‘seats of honour.’ We consider the call on us as Christians to be those who don’t make ourselves the centre of the story but rather ‘open the door’ for others.
7th July 2024 | Phil Varley
You are called
In this message Gert spoke from Isaiah 49 about the importance of knowing that each of us is called by God.
30th June 2024 | Gert Hijkoop
Jesus blesses the children
Vahé explains who children represent in Mark chapters 8 through 10. And what Jesus means when he says that we have to receive the kingdom of God like a little child.
23rd June 2024 | Vahe Jebejian
Prayer: a place of intimacy with God
In Mark 1:35-39 Jesus shows us a rhythm of personal intimacy with God through prayer.
16th June 2024 | Hsoc Mathai
“Soul hunger” - The feeding of the 5000
In this message we look at how this story speaks of the ‘soul hunger’ we all carry, Jesus’ intent to satisfy that desire, and how he chooses to work with and through the church to do just that.
9th June 2024 | Phil Varley
The discipline of celebration
Today we celebrate 2 years as a church plant in Rotterdam. In this message we explore the importance of stopping, reflecting , giving thanks and celebrating.
26th May 2024 | Phil Varley
Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus
Vahé shares how Jesus’ message to Nicodemus completely shakes his world. He goes on to describe the new life that Jesus offers and how it is radically different and much much better from what our culture has to offer.
19th May 2024 | Vahe Jebejian
Baptism, the Symbol, the Sign and the Step
In this message we explore the New Testament instruction to ‘Be Baptised’ and why it is such an important symbol, sign and step in the life of a believer.
12th May 2024 | Phil Varley
Blind Bartimaeus - not so blind after all
There is something about Bartimaeus’ shout that stops Jesus, something about the way he reached out that appears to have attract the attention of Jesus.
In this message we consider what we can learn from Bartimaeus and his encounter with Jesus, and how Jesus responds in way we don’t expect.
5th May 2024 | Phil Varley
Into the storm
In this message we consider how God at times will send us ‘into the storm’ in order to shape and change us so that we can grow to be who he is calling us to be.
28th April 2024 | Terry Virgo
Zacchaeus - salvation language
In this message we explore Jesus’ radical desire to ‘seek and save’ lost people, and what a great response to the gospel looks like.
21st April 2024 | Phil Varley
Wartime footing
In this message Dean explains that planting a church in Rotterdam involves spiritual warfare and opposition. Therefore, we need to take seriously Paul’s comments (Eph 6) that we are in a battle and learn what it means to live as Christians in light of that.
14th April 2024 | Dean Wilding
John 2, Water into wine
This is the start of a new series called ‘Jesus Stories’. In this message we explore the significance of Jesus turning gallons of water into the very best wine.
7th April 2024 | Phil Varley