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  • "Trust in the God of all Hope" with Max Cross

    "Trust in the God of all Hope" with Max Cross
    2025/07/20
    This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 20 July 2025. The reading was 1 Peter 5:1–11. As we concluded our series on 1 Peter, guest speaker Max Cross encouraged us to reflect on the steady, unfailing nature of our hope in Christ. With warmth and clarity, Max unpacked the apostle Peter’s exhortation to stand with humility, unity, and vigilance amidst life's trials. Drawing on personal stories, church life and Scripture, he reminded us that though challenges come, our foundation is secure when we stand with Jesus, the God of all hope.
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    26 分
  • "Hope That Looks Different" with Jane Portlock

    "Hope That Looks Different" with Jane Portlock
    2025/07/13
    This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 13th July 2025. The reading was 1 Peter 4:1-19. In this powerful talk, Jane explores how Christian hope transforms our response to suffering and trials. Drawing from Peter's letter to persecuted believers, we're challenged to develop a hope that endures suffering, chooses holiness, and glorifies God even in trials. Through personal stories and contemporary examples—from Olympic determination to wartime ministry in Ukraine—we discover that authentic Christian hope isn't about avoiding hardship but shining through it. The talk reminds us that our calling isn't merely to start the Christian race but to finish it well, living counter-culturally with prayer, love, hospitality, and faithful service.
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    17 分
  • "Be prepared to Offer Hope" with Rachel Drake

    "Be prepared to Offer Hope" with Rachel Drake
    2025/07/06
    This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 6 July 2025. The reading was from 1 Peter 3:13-22. In this encouraging talk, Rachel explores how we can be prepared to share the hope we have in Christ. She emphasises the importance of knowing the gospel message and being ready to share our personal testimonies. Rachel also highlights that to effectively share hope, we must first experience it ourselves. She believes God wants to liberate people from fear, as His presence brings freedom. By living free from fear through Christ, we can attract others to the hope found in Him.
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    28 分
  • "Hope in Our Relationships" with Adam and Jess

    "Hope in Our Relationships" with Adam and Jess
    2025/06/29
    In this talk, Adam and Jess explore the challenging passage of 1 Peter 3:1-12, discussing the context of the early Christian wives and the cultural pressures they faced. They emphasise that this passage is not about oppression or abuse, but about mutual respect, selfless love, and seeking each other's good in reverence to Christ. The call to follow Christ's example of submission is relevant for all relationships. They encourage us to be people of peace, compassion, and humility, repaying hostility with blessing, and letting our lives be a witness to the love of Christ.
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    29 分
  • "Hope in Your Work" with Ruth McCabe

    "Hope in Your Work" with Ruth McCabe
    2025/06/22
    This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 22 June 2025. The reading was from 1 Peter 2:18-25. In this talk, Ruth explores how Peter's message to slaves in the early church applies to us today, whether at work, home or in the community. Drawing on examples like Joseph and Brother Yun, the speaker emphasises the importance of trusting God amidst hardship and injustice. Ultimately, we are challenged to not only know Jesus' love for us, but to love Him in return, following His example in all we do.
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    21 分
  • "Hope in a Broken World" with Jack Cross

    "Hope in a Broken World" with Jack Cross
    2025/06/15
    This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 15 June 2025. The reading was 1 Peter 2:11-17. In this inspiring talk, Jack explores how we, as Christians set apart from the world, can glorify God through our good deeds. By abstaining from sin and instead focusing on acts of kindness, we worship God in our daily lives. Jack challenges us to honour all people, even those who may be difficult to respect, as a powerful witness to God's love. When we commit to honouring one another as the body of Christ, we open the door for revival in our church and city.
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    26 分
  • "Hope For Each Other" with Simon Mitchell (Tearfund)

    "Hope For Each Other" with Simon Mitchell (Tearfund)
    2025/05/25
    This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 25 May 2025. The readings were from 2 Kings 4:1-7 and John 2:1-11. In his talk, Simon Mitchell shared about the work of Tearfund, a Christian relief and development agency. He highlighted how Tearfund's Church and Community Transformation programme helps people in poverty to identify their resources and potential, and to work together to bring about change in their communities. Simon encouraged us to partner with Tearfund through prayer and financial support, to help transform lives around the world.
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    23 分
  • "Fully Invested in Hope" with Richard Portlock

    "Fully Invested in Hope" with Richard Portlock
    2025/05/18
    This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 18 May 2025. The reading was from 1 Peter 1:13-21. In this talk, Richard explores the theme of hope, emphasising that for Christians, hope is a firm confidence rooted in trust in God's promises and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He challenges us to make belief in and experience of Christ's resurrection our daily pattern, letting it shape our attitudes and actions. Richard encourages us to be "fully invested in hope," staking everything on the trustworthiness of God's promise, just as the parables of the hidden treasure and pearl of great price illustrate.
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    22 分