Speak Life (Pete Stirrup)

Growth Spurt (David Lyon)

In this message, David celebrates the season of growth the church is experiencing—through the appointment of elders and deacons, and a shift in meeting times—and encourages the congregation to embrace what God is building through the image of a house being established by wisdom and understanding, with every room being filled (Proverbs 24:3-4). Drawing on Acts 2:42, Ephesians 4:16, and Philippians 1, David reveals four essential qualities to strengthen during this growth spurt: maintaining a passionate focus on mission and the lost, building deep community through teaching and fellowship, caring for the vulnerable with generosity and mercy, and stepping into growing leadership roles, remembering that deacons are servants full of the Spirit. As you listen, ask yourself: Am I ready to embrace the growth God is bringing to our church, and will I play my part—whether through serving as a deacon, sharing the gospel with those around me, or building community with others?

Building Expansion (Christopher Alton)

In this message, Christopher explores what the Bible teaches about deacons—people called to serve the church in practical and essential ways—beginning with Acts 6, where the first deacons were appointed to care for widows and free the apostles to focus on prayer and preaching. Through passages like 1 Timothy 3:8-13 and Philippians 1, Christopher reveals that deacons are not a hierarchical leadership but valued team members whose integrity, wisdom, self-control, and solid faith enable the church to function well and grow; crucially, they serve for a season and both men and women can be called to this role. As you listen, consider: Do I have a heart to serve Christ's church in practical, behind-the-scenes ways, and am I willing to lay down my life to help our community grow and flourish?

All God's Children (William Lyon)

In this message, William explores what it means to be God's children through the beautiful example of the children among us (Psalm 139:13, Genesis 1:27), revealing three simple truths: children depend on their parents for provision (just as we should depend on God), children believe and trust their parents' words (Proverbs 3:5), and children ask and keep asking without fear or hesitation (Matthew 7). Through Jesus' tender protection of children in Mark 10 and Hannah's dedication of her son Samuel, William shows how Jesus values children deeply and calls us to grow in childlike dependence, trust, and boldness in asking our Heavenly Father. As you listen, reflect on: Am I learning from the children around me what it truly means to be a child of God—to depend on Him, believe His promises, and ask Him boldly for what I need?

He Came (Pt 3, SS) - He came to show us how to live with God (Christopher Alton)

In Parts 1 and 2 we saw that Jesus came to reveal the Father and to help us understand the true purpose of God’s law. Having considered these things, we now turn to the third reason He came: to show us what life with God is meant to be. In Part 3 we will explore how Jesus demonstrated complete dependence upon the Father, life lived from within, pleasing God from the heart, and joyful confidence in His abundant care.

Speak Life (Pete Stirrup)

In this message, Pete traces how God has been speaking life throughout Scripture—from the creation narrative where his words bring existence and order, through the Ten Commandments that establish boundaries and purpose, to Jesus, who speaks life more than anyone and declares in John 6:63, "The spirit alone gives eternal life. The very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life." Through personal stories and biblical examples, Pete shows that speaking life requires both a heart filled with the Holy Spirit (Matthew 12:34) and genuine faith in who Jesus is and what he has done. As you listen, ask yourself: Am I speaking life and hope into those around me—my children, my family, those I meet—or am I allowing negativity and discouragement to steal their joy?