Emmanuel Sunday Talks

Inspire Sunday // Paul Dawson // Acts 2:42-47

This preach explores how God works through both the big gatherings of the church and the small, everyday relationships that shape real discipleship. Drawing from Acts 2 and the example of Priscilla and Aquila, Paul reflects on years of church life, obedience, and church planting, reminding us that growth comes through doing life together. He calls the church to move from spectating to participating - building deep, prayerful, relational community where scars tell stories of faithfulness and no one walks alone, so the church can grow strong in both the small and the big.

Unbelievable Christmas // Stars, Angels and Prophecies - Tobi Ford-Western // Matthew 2:1-12

This Christmas message explores the “unbelievable” elements of the nativity story - stars, wise men, angels, prophecy, and dreams - and shows how they all point to Jesus. Drawing from Matthew 2, Tobi Ford-Western highlights how God uses both science and the supernatural to lead people from every background to Christ, contrasting the seeking faith of the wise men with the indifference of those who knew the Scriptures but didn’t investigate. Ultimately, it reminds us that the signs of Christmas aren’t the focus themselves - they exist to reveal Jesus as King, Saviour, and God with us, making the Christmas story not far-fetched, but wonderfully true.

The Truth // Sharing The Truth - Matt Carvel // 2 Timothy 2:14-17

In this preach, Matt concludes The Truth series by emphasizing that Jesus himself is the ultimate truth, and that Christians are called to hold fast to the gospel while avoiding distractions from false ideas or societal trends. Sharing Jesus effectively involves both living a Jesus-shaped life—demonstrating peace, grace, and hope in daily challenges—and speaking about the gospel from personal experience. Ultimately, Matt encourages everyone to spend daily time with Jesus, be prepared to share the good news, and actively shine His light in their communities.

The Truth // Worshipping in Spirit and Truth - George Benson // John 4:19-26

This message explores Jesus’ call to worship in spirit and in truth, using His encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well. It reminds us that every human being is made for worship, and that our hearts naturally drift toward false gods - identity, success, beauty, power - unless we return to the One we were created for. True worship requires both truth - knowing who God really is, and Spirit - a heart awakened by the Holy Spirit. Ultimately, we are invited back to the cross, where Jesus transforms rebels into worshipers and restores us to our deepest purpose: to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.

Gift Day // Care Campaign - Tim Jones // Isaiah 61:1-4

The month of November is the time for our Care Campaign and in this powerful message from Isaiah 61, Tim unpacks the good news of Jesus - the one who binds up the brokenhearted, lifts the poor, and restores devastated lives. We explore how Christ’s mission becomes our mission through the Holy Spirit, and how the church is called to reflect His compassion in practical ways.