Romans 8:18-30 - Hope in suffering - Phil Bradbury - 03.05.2026

Joel 2:12-27 - Return to Me and I Will Restore - Phil Bradbury

Phil Bradbury brings us a message from Joel 2:12–27 with a simple but powerful truth at its heart, our hope is not found in the depth of our repentance, but in the character of God. He does not merely forgive repentant people, He restores them. In this episode, Phil explores: * Why genuine repentance means rending our hearts, not just our garments * Why repentance is both a personal and a communal call * How God's character, gracious, compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love, gives us real hope * God's promise to restore what has been lost, including the years the locusts have eaten * How God removes shame and renews joy Whether you are feeling lukewarm, carrying regret over wasted years, walking through spiritual darkness, or simply need to hear that restoration is possible, this message speaks to you.

Joel 1-2:11 The Day of The Lord is Coming - Ben Norris

The Day of the Lord Is Coming | Joel 1:1–2:11 (Joel, Week 1) Every smoke alarm trains us to silence the noise before we check for the fire. Joel asks what happens the day the alarm is right — and the thing you silenced by instinct was trying to save your life. That's the book of Joel. God pulls a fire alarm on his own people through a devastating locust plague, and refuses to let them treat it as just a disaster to get through. Behind the ruined fields lies something far greater: the Day of the Lord. In this first message of our series Joel: Messenger of Warning & Hope, we trace the tension from a present catastrophe to a coming reckoning — through five movements: the wake-up call, a nation's spiritual complacency, the coming Day of the Lord, why that day is unavoidable apart from repentance, and why the alarm was always an act of mercy. We stop deliberately at Joel 2:11 — "who can endure it?" — right where the question has no answer yet. Big idea: God uses present crises to awaken us to eternal realities. Don't waste seasons of shaking. Let them drive you toward God, not away from him.

Romans 15 & 16 - Ordinary People, Extraordinary Gospel - Ben Norris

Ordinary People, Extraordinary Gospel (Romans 15 & 16) Nobody stays to watch the credits — but without those names, there is no film. Paul ends the greatest letter ever written by rolling the credits: twenty-seven names, most unknown to history, all known to God. In this final message of our Romans series, we meet the four kinds of people who make the church: the people who go (15:14–21), the people who carry (16:1–2), the people who risk and work (16:3–16), and the people who stay watchful and worship (16:17–27). Along the way: the woman God trusted with the most influential letter in history, why fast Bible reading shows you Florida but slow reading feeds you, and a dangerous little prayer to take into your week. The church isn't made by the people on the poster. It's made by the people in the credits — and your name is in there.

Romans 12-14 - Living the Gospel Together - Ben Norris

After eleven chapters of doctrine — sin, justification, adoption, the Spirit — Paul turns to the room and asks: now what? Romans 12–14 is his answer. Four points: serve together with your gifts, love radically across every boundary, engage the world as dual citizens, and hold your convictions with grace rather than using them as weapons. One of the most practically demanding passages in the New Testament, and one of the most beautiful. Includes the story of the Charleston church shooting survivors and what forgiveness actually looks like when the gospel is working.

How does God bring about His purposes? - Mike Betts - 14th June 2026

How does God bring about His purposes in our lives, in the church, and in the world around us? In this inspiring message from Genesis 1, Mike Betts explores how God works in the midst of uncertainty, weakness, and apparent lack. Looking at the creation account, he shows how God brings order out of chaos, life out of emptiness, and fulfilment out of promises that may seem impossible. Mike encourages us to trust God's timing, recognise the work of the Holy Spirit, and remain faithful in the small steps of obedience that often lead to God's greater purposes. Whether you're facing personal challenges, waiting on God's promises, or seeking to understand His plans for your life, this message offers practical wisdom, biblical insight, and fresh encouragement. Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5 Topics covered: • God's purposes and how He fulfils them • The Holy Spirit's work in creation and transformation • Faith when circumstances seem impossible • The church as God's presence on earth • Trusting God's timing and rhythms • Finding hope in seasons of uncertainty