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The Kingdom of God – Now and Not Yet (Part 1)

Post author:Dave Dennis
Post published:April 19, 2026

The New Testament talks a lot about the Kingdom of God. It is a key theme in the gospels (especially Matthew and Luke) and numerous times in other NT letters. In many occurrences in the New Testament, the Kingdom of God is referred to as a present reality under the reign of the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ, who has now ascended to the right hand of the Father. Scripture declares that Christ has conquered sin and death and that his Kingdom has been inaugurated, but there is no denying that the Kingdom of God is not yet seen or expressed in its fullness and completeness. We still experience suffering, sickness and death in our bodies. This is a part of our still being physically located in the 'present age'. Many of us might have a hard time digesting all that the bible says about the Kingdom of God and then being able to articulate just how His kingdom outworks in…

The Christmas message – partnering with the Kingdom of Heaven

Post author:Deb Brown
Post published:December 14, 2025

In the story of Jesus' birth in Luke 2 we see that the unseen realm of angels, and Holy Spirit play a big part in not only Jesus's birth but also in announcing His birth and then bringing people to bless and prophesy into Him not long after His birth.

Galatians Part 5 – Called to Freedom

Post author:Brooke Cherfils
Post published:November 23, 2025

Stewarding our freedom - crucifying the sinful nature and learning to order our lives in the Spirit day by day. By this we fulfill the second greater commandment to “love your neighbour as yourself.”

Galatians Part 4 – Freedom through Christ (or not at all)!

Post author:Dave Dennis
Post published:November 16, 2025

Galatians: Paul's deep understanding of the Law and his background in intense religious practices gave him a unique perspective that the only way to get right with God was through faith in Jesus and trusting in the power of His cross.

Galatians Part 3 – Hagar and Sarah: son of slavery versus son of promise

Post author:Brooke Cherfils
Post published:November 9, 2025

In his letter to the Galatians, Paul uses the story of Hagar and Sarah (Genesis 12-21) to draw out our identity as sons of God's promise through faith in Jesus rather than sons who live as slaves under the Old Covenant Law.

Galatians Introduction – the Gospel is Jesus plus nothing

Post author:Dave Dennis
Post published:October 26, 2025

The first in a series of messages from Galatians - the gospel is Jesus *plus nothing*! Paul is alarmed at how Jewish rules are being imposed on gentile Christians.

Believing lies keeps you a prisoner – Jesus’ truth can set you free!

Post author:Luke Culbertson
Post published:October 19, 2025

In this message, Luke takes us on a very personal journey of uncovering the ways in which we fall into the trap of believing lies about ourself. Satan is a liar who wants to keep us from living the life that God has for us - the life of peace and joy that Jesus already paid for by his own blood.

PRAYER, PRESENCE AND POWER

Post author:Caroline Dennis
Post published:October 5, 2025

We are connected to a beautiful family of churches that are both autonomous and interdependent. Autonomy means we have freedom in ownership, form and expression of God's mission to our local community, but interdependence means we have a mutually supportive and accountable relationship built on respect, honour and connected values.

The Sword and the Gospel of Peace

Post author:Dave Dennis
Post published:September 28, 2025

Amongst all the clamour surrounding Charlie Kirk's assassination, it is poignant to remember that Jesus came to proclaim the Good News of peace, and that our God is the God of peace.

The Good News (Gospel): Jesus The Christ is King

Post author:Chris Pattinson
Post published:September 7, 2025

The core of the gospel ("Good news") is that Jesus is King, that his resurrection declares he is "the son of God in power", and all people are called to trust in Him and accept his rule.