Following Jesus
When Jesus called his first disciples to follow him they knew exactly what he meant. He was calling them to learn all that he taught in order that they might do all that he did and so become all that he was. That’s what it meant to follow. And that’s the discipleship to which we too are called.
Follow Jesus from heaven
Luke the historian gives a careful account of the life of Jesus Follow Jesus from heaven DownloadSunday, December 4th, 2011
Follow Jesus to the manger
To follow Jesus we must accept and imitate Him and go, as we are and as a surprise Follow Jesus to the manger DownloadSunday, December 11th, 2011
Follow the Prince of Peace
Jesus brings peace to a messy world
Speaker: Claire Earl
Reading: John 1:1-14
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Reading: John 1:1-14
Sunday, December 18th, 2011
Follow Jesus to Bethlehem
The shepherds around Bethlehem were outsiders, but they were still invited to the birth of Christ Follow Jesus to Bethlehem DownloadSunday, December 18th, 2011
Follow Jesus into the Desert
Jesus started his public ministry by seeking solitude, fasting and Spirit-guided reflection in the desert. There he dealt with the temptations of the Devil and emerged refreshed and prepared Follow Jesus into the Desert DownloadSunday, January 8th, 2012
Follow Jesus with Everything
A Rabbi in the time of Jesus was expected to take the best students as disciples. The disciples in turn were expected to abandon everything and follow the Rabbi everywhere Follow Jesus with Everything DownloadSunday, January 15th, 2012
Follow Jesus to all the parties
When Jesus called Levi to follow him he showed his disciples (and us) the importance of engaging with the unloved and marginalized
Speaker: Simon Harris
Reading: Luke 5:27-32
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Reading: Luke 5:27-32
Sunday, January 22nd, 2012
Follow Jesus to a new way of thinking
Jesus argued with religious people, and broke or ignored rules they had added to God’s word. What rules do you follow?
Speaker: Simon Harris
Reading: Luke 5:33 - 6:11
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Reading: Luke 5:33 - 6:11
Sunday, January 29th, 2012
Follow Jesus to a new kind of balance
Jesus shared and taught with his disciple. To live like Jesus we need to balance our `in`, `up` and `out`
Speaker: Julie Kite
Reading: Luke 6:12-19
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Reading: Luke 6:12-19
Sunday, February 5th, 2012
Follow Jesus to a radical lifestyle
Jesus explains that the poor and the weeping experience the Kingdom of God Follow Jesus to a radical lifestyle DownloadSunday, February 12th, 2012
Follow Jesus to surprising people
Jesus surprised religious people by blessing a centurion, a widow and a sinful woman Follow Jesus to surprising people DownloadSunday, February 19th, 2012
Follow Jesus to a new mission
Jesus called people to love God. Mission is not just about getting more bodies through the church door. Follow Jesus to a new mission DownloadSunday, February 26th, 2012
Follow Jesus to a prayer-filled life
The disciples asked Jesus to `teach us to pray` - and he did for us too. Prayer is vital, even though the powers of darkness gather to make it difficult. Follow Jesus to a prayer DownloadSunday, March 4th, 2012
Follow Jesus to a broken heart
True repentance is a change of heart, not just a struggle to change or conceal behaviour
Speaker: Simon Harris
Reading: Luke 11:29 -13:35
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Reading: Luke 11:29 -13:35
Sunday, March 11th, 2012
Follow Jesus to discover God's heart
What is God like? A compassionate father who watches, waits and welcomes. Follow Jesus to discover God's heart DownloadSunday, March 18th, 2012
Follow Jesus like a child
To reach God’s kingdom we need to be like children: compassionate, humble, intimate, full of life, and determined Follow Jesus like a child DownloadSunday, March 25th, 2012
Follow Jesus to the Cross
An exploration of some deeper meanings of Holy Week Follow Jesus to the Cross DownloadMonday, April 2nd, 2012
Follow Jesus to the Resurrection
The Resurrection shows how Christ’s sacrifice can bring brightness, even to our darkest times
Speaker: Simon Harris
Reading: Luke 24:1-12
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Reading: Luke 24:1-12
Sunday, April 8th, 2012