Seek First
In an age of distraction, everyone is looking for something that gives purpose and perspective on life. Jesus says it's the kingdom of God. But the kingdom is not just another religious idea. Rather, God's loving reign brings clarity and coherence to all of life - identity, work, play, relationships, justice, character - in a way that is profound and practical.
Latest talks and resources
Treasure, Priorities & The Kingdom (Online)
March 29th by Steve Hope
In times of stress and uncertainty where do we get our security from? Money, property, a well stocked larder? Watch again as Steve Hope helps us see that Jesus points us elsewhere.
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The Danger of Money (City Centre)
March 15th by Marcus Tutt
It is so easy to derive our security in life from what we can see - money possessions. Listen again as Marcus Tutt compares the danger of money with the Glory of Jesus, in whom can be found perfect security.
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Hear Well (Mile Cross)
March 15th by Simon Oldfield
How well do we hear God as we listen to Him? Listen again as Simon Oldfield helps us avoid the dangers of listening with a hard heart; listening with a shallow heart; listening with a divided heart.
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Take up your cross (City West)
March 15th by Toby Skipper
Jesus told us that we must take up our cross and follow Him. What does this mean? Listen again as Toby Skipper helps us understand what it means to "deny ourselves" and choose Jesus - a much better way - daily.
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The Challenge of Forgiveness (City Centre)
March 8th by Goff Hope
Listen again as Goff Hope helps us understand the Challenge, Importance and Way of Forgiveness.
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Be Childlike (City West)
March 8th by Paul Hatton
Listen again as Paul Hatton shows us how Jesus redefines greatness. Paul helps us understand again how to be dependent like children and humble ourselves like children.
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The Way up is Down (Mile Cross)
March 8th by Toby Skipper
In God's kingdom, what does it mean to be great? What is greatness before the Great One himself? Listen again as Toby Skipper unfolds the beauty of childlike humility.\
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The Cost of Forgiveness (City West)
March 1st by Steve Hope
We have received such a complete and throrough, unconditional forgiveness through Jesus. Listen again as Steve Hope helps us count the cost of forgiving ourselves and others completely, thoroughly, and unconditionally, in the same way as we have been forgiven.
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Take up your Cross (City Centre)
Feb 23rd by Toby Skipper
Jesus told us that we must take up our cross and follow Him. What does this mean? Listen again as Toby Skipper helps us understand what it means to "deny ourselves" and choose Jesus - a much better way - daily.
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Hearers and Doers (City West)
Feb 23rd by Paul Hatton
Jesus said it was not just those who heard His word, but those wo obey His words that will enter into His kingdom. Listen again as Paul Hatton helps us understand how we can listen well and put what we hear into practice.
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Beware how you hear! (City Centre)
Feb 16th by Goff Hope
Do we listen well? Do we hear well? Listen again as Goff Hope encourages us to be "soil" that has been prepared well, so that the seed of God's word can take root well, flourish and bear good fruit.
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Radical Beginnings (City Centre)
Feb 9th by Marcus Tutt
What does it mean to be "born again"? Listen again as Marcus Tutt helps us understand this radical and often misused phrase.
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Priceless and Costly (Mile Cross)
Feb 9th by Ben Coleman
What do we treasure? Where do we find our treasure? Listen again as Ben Coleman describes how, when we find our deepest and most prised treasure in Jesus, it becomes easy to give up all we are and have in order to gain Him.
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Priceless and Costly (City West)
Feb 9th by Steve Hope
What do we treasure? Where do we find our treasure? All the riches of the Kingdom of heaven are found in Jesus. Listen again as Steve Hope describes how, when we find our deepest and most prised treasure in Jesus, it becomes easy to give up all we are and have in order to gain Him.
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Joy leads to Sacrifice (City Centre)
Feb 2nd 2020 by Toby Skipper
From a lifetime of beholding Jesus, flows a lifetime of joyful sacrifice. Listen again as Toby Skipper unfolds how and why.
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Radical Beginnings (City West)
Feb 2nd by Paul Hatton
What does it mean to be "born again"? Listen again as Paul Hatton helps us understand this radical and often misused phrase.
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Born Again (Mile Cross)
Feb 2nd by Marcus Tutt
Becoming a Christian means more than "climbing a few more rungs on the ladder". We need a complete transformation, that Jesus described as being "born again". Listen again as Marcus Tutt unfolds this often misused phrase.
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Th King’s Proclamation (City Centre)
Jan 26th 2020 by Goff Hope
What did Jesus speak most about? The Kingdom of God! Listen again as Goff Hope encourages us about the Promise, Presence and Priority of the Kingdom of God, and the "Royal Activity of God".
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The King’s Proclamation (City West)
Jan 26th 2020 by Steve Hope
What did Jesus speak most about? The Kingdom of God! Listen again as Steve Hope encourages us about the Difference, Heirs and Agents of the Kingdom of God, and the "Royal Activity of God".
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The King’s Proclamation (Mile Cross)
Jan 26th 2020 by Dan Stagg
What did Jesus speak most about? The Kingdom of God! Listen again as Dan Stagg unfolds the difference between what people were expecting, and what Jesus brought. The Kingdom of God is "what God is doing, not where He is doing it"!