Talks

Meeting together is a habit. You can gain it and you can lose it? So why are some people giving up on this? And does it matter.

Provoke one another in faith? How does this not just become nagging and bullying?

Yesterday’s faith isn’t good enough. So how do we hold on to a hope for today when we’re going through hard times?

We live non-stop lives in a non-stop world. But what would it look like if Jesus followers rediscovered the spiritual practice of total rest?

We tend to think of giving as an off the cuff response to an emotional ask. But what if it’s a practice that shapes our discipleship?

For hundreds of years fasting was a weekly practice of every Christian. So why did we drop it and is there more to it than just going hungry?

The Way of Jesus is a direct challenge to the direction most people take. It’s a way of self-denial that embraces weakness and rejection. It’s the way of the cross. 

Jesus called the rich to sell their possessions and give to the poor. Are we really supposed to answer this call, or was Jesus bluffing?

Jesus called his disciples to take up a cross and die to themselves. It’s a metaphor, right? Surely he wasn’t serious.

Jesus called his disciples to proclaim his Kingdom, with actions as well as words. But he never said we have to do it in our own strength.

Jesus called disciples to follow him, not just to learn from him. And following Jesus will always change you.

The Parable of the Talents: Why faithfulness isn't what you think it is and why God doesn't want what you think He does.

Your life is like a house. It’s only as strong as its foundations. So how do we build something that can withstand life’s storms?

A secure life is like an iceberg. You find most of it beneath the surface. So what are the secrets to developing hidden depths?

We don’t need to be taught information about Jesus. We need to be taught to obey him.

What makes baptism such a big deal and what does it mean for believers?

How are we supposed to do mission when we're struggling ourselves - and since when did evangelism become a dirty word?

Businesswoman, entrepreneur and curious about faith, Lydia used her influence to bring the church to a brand new part of the world.

What do we do with all the truth we’ve received from this book? We fight, that’s what. Time to suit up and get ready for the battle.

For most of us, confession is something to be done in private and silence, if at all. Maybe we’re missing a trick.

For many, submission is a dirty word, an oppressive system ripe for abuse. So why does the Bible command it?

Why does the Bible make such a big deal about sex? And does it matter if we don't actually go along with it?

God is always speaking to His church. So what does He want to say to us for 2022?

What does it look like to overcome strength with vulnerability and how do God's plans work for us?

Nobody wants to rock the boat but there comes a point for every believer where you have to choose to make some enemies.

How do you keep living as a believer in a world designed to swallow faith whole?

We’re told the one who dies with the most toys wins. Maybe we’re playing the wrong game.

We no longer find our identity in what others think of us, but in what we think about ourselves. So why isn't it working?

Our lives are more shaped by forces outside our control than we care to admit. It's time to join the resistance.

What’s the secret to contentment? Is there an alternative to materialism? And how does God reward generosity?

In a world where everyone looks out for number one, is it at all realistic to consider the needs of others above your own?

No believer is stronger than their prayer life. But it’s often the area we struggle to develop in. So what are the keys to going deeper?

Christianity is both a team sport and a contact sport. So how do we invite others into our spiritual life and development?

How do we establish a robust and rewarding relationship with Scripture? What does that look like and what are the keys to success?

The best way to develop spirituality is to commit yourself to a set of spiritual disciplines. What can we learn from Jesus about this?

Why does Jesus have such a big problem with religious people? And how do we make sure we're not hypocrites?

It’s hard enough holding on to God when times are normal, but how do you keep your faith when absolutely everything is against you?

One crucial decision set the tone for Daniel’s new normal and made sure that he wasn’t just a victim of circumstance.

Paul gives a model for discipleship and mentoring that is key to this day. What does that look like, how do we engage with it in practice and why is it necessary?

What do you do in the midst of doubt and darkness? And what are the keys to having a storm tested faith?

In a time of imposed self-denial, what can we learn about the path to true happiness?

How do we go deeper in prayer and what stops it from becoming dry and religious?

What does giving have to do with spirituality - and how does it bring us closer to God and happiness?

What's the meaning of baptism and what does it have to do with the 2 big questions of life?

What we consume has big implications for the health of our bodies and the health of our planet. It’s time we put the ‘good’ back into good food.

What would it be like if we could re-write our story of fear and insecurity into a story of faith and success?

Is it possible to follow Jesus without personal sacrifice? What are some of the sacrifices that we'll have to make for the new service, and what's in it for us?

What's most important for us as a community and why should we aspire to be Mickey Mouse?

What exactly does it mean that God trusts us, and how do we make sure we live up to that trust?

Is it right to chase after happiness or is there a better way?

What is the principle of sowing and reaping, and why do so few people make life decisions based on it?

What's the Biblical connection between fasting and feasting - and why do we need both?

Most of us are painfully aware of our weaknesses and shortcomings. But are they the very things that make us special?

We celebrate our 2nd Birthday by revisiting our vision and deciding it's got to change...

Not everyone will be happy when good things happen to you. So how do you react when people have a problem with your faith?

What exactly is baptism and why is it important for followers of Jesus?

Drug use in Bristol is higher than almost any other UK city. But what are the hidden costs of this culture - and who ends up paying?

If Jesus doesn’t condemn us as sinners, and extends grace to everyone, then we can all do what we want. Right?

The Bible knows nothing of solitary faith. So what does a spiritual community look like and how do we access it?

When it comes to followers, Jesus is not just looking for people to believe in him, embrace his teaching and do good. He’s after something altogether more profound.

Jesus chooses a group of ordinary people to do something utterly extraordinary. He trusts them with a world-changing message, but gets them to deliver it in the most vulnerable and humble way possible.

What does it mean to be an Infectious Discipleship and what difference does it make to our world?

Most of us have fairly modest expectations of our own lives. But what if there was more out there for us? What if we could exceed all expectations?

We all make a mess of things from time to time. So how do you make things right when they've gone so wrong?

Why are the very people we need to listen to, the last people we want to hear from? And why are our friends sometimes a hinderance to us making good choices?

When a new job, a new relationship or a new phase of life comes along, it bring new challenges as well as opportunities. So how do we meet those challenges without losing a part of ourselves?

The second in our series, Irresistible, on what the church is all about. What's the secret to fulfilment in life and what does it cost?