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In the book of Matthew, Jesus speaks of seven “woes”. If the Beatitudes reveal what pleases God, then these woes reveal what displeases God. Jesus’ words here are strong, but are given out of love and to serve as a warning to save us and help us grow. There is so much wisdom packed into these woes.
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Jesus says, “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.”
True greatness is not about power, status or position, it’s about our attitude and our heart for service. Jesus came to earth to serve and to give His life as a ransom so that we can be free. What can we do with this freedom He’s won for us?
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Seventy times seven: it’s more than a sum. With mention of this figure, Jesus wasn’t setting a rule. He was revealing an attitude. Click play to discover how to activate this life-giving attitude in your life with this message from Pastor Simon Taylor.
Seventy times seven: it’s more than a sum. With mention of this figure, Jesus wasn’t setting a rule. He was revealing an attitude. Click play to discover how to activate this life-giving attitude in your life with this message from Pastor Simon Taylor.
Metamorphoō: “to transform”. Our Christian walk is all about transformation. This is more than an outward change: it’s a change from the inside out. God doesn’t get to work on you by scrubbing hard on the outside and eventually getting to your core. It’s a change on the inside that becomes visible on the outside. Press play to discover how you can transform into all he’s called you to be in this message from Pastor Simon Taylor.
Who is Jesus to you? And what will you do with this knowledge? These questions are placed before us all. Our answer is shown everyday by what we believe and how we behave. The way we respond makes an eternity of difference. We can’t have a saving faith based on what others believe, but on our own personal understanding of God himself.
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The kingdom of heaven is advancing and we are called to advance with it! There’s no neutrality in the faith life; lukewarm living works against God’s purpose, not for it. His intention for us is a life of rising with passion. In the second message of our Advance series, we learn that God purposes, equips, cares for and commits to where he calls us. Click play to hear how you can live empowered today!
The kingdom of God is forcefully advancing, but if we want to see God’s dream for our lives become reality, it requires a response from us. We need to lay hold of it with force! We are not called to settle for a life of little advancement, but of one in which we rise up and conquer. God has made His move, now it’s your turn.
Press play to find out how to #Advance in your life in this message from Pastor Simon Taylor.
Our pursuit of righteousness is expressed whenever we put His desires above our own, and live out His will, not just ours. In part three of our Citizens series, Pastor Simon unpacks the Beatitudes. and how the blessings of God often come in ways we may not always expect.
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“Active Duty” is a full time occupation as part of a military force, as opposed to reserve duty. As CITIZENS of heaven, we’re not called to live life in reserve, but to the full, for our King and His cause. Click play to hear our Citizens series continue with this message from Pastor Simon Taylor.
Fasting is a temporary giving up of something good in order to intensify our expression of need for something greater. Let’s believe for His divine favour and blessing. Click play to hear how you can pray with boldness, persistence and with a child-life confidence.
As human beings we need daily provision, forgiveness and strength in the face of temptation. John 15:4 says ‘Remain in me, and you will bear much fruit.’ Life can become difficult when you are not remaining. Our struggle in life is not to bear fruit, but for our roots to find water. God’s will is greater than our will. He is our source, our provision and the One who everything good flows from. Over these next ten days, allow your roots to become deeper and seek Him more.
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This is the perfect message to get you into the Christmas Spirit. On Christmas Movie Sunday, Pastor Simon Taylor unpacked the truths from the film, ‘Rise of the Guardians’. The enemy wants to steal our light and turn our dreams into impossible tasks, but Jesus has come into the world to give life to the full. God has placed destiny in us. Us as Christians have more reason than anyone to have a smile on our face living life with a sense of Hope.
We pray this season, you will live with wonder and have a firm hope! Click play to learn how to Rise as a Guardian.
The Church is not man’s idea, but God’s Idea. In the final instalment of our Ekklēsia series, we unpacked chapter six of 1 Timothy, exploring the common traps of the Christian life, and how to avoid them! Press play to listen to this incredible message from Pastor Simon Taylor.
The church will keep advancing as we keep transforming. The church does not have a God problem. It is our human issues that get in the way. Press play to find out how to be a better human in Part Five of our Ekklēsia series from Simon Taylor.
In Part Four of our Ekklēsia series, Pastor Simon continues to unpack the book of 1st Timothy, diving into Paul’s wisdom for the church and how to live the Christian life well.
Often in life we can hear the call of God, yet we might not know how to live it out. In part three of our Ekklēsia series, Pastor Simon Taylor, explores how to live THE life. Click play to find out more!
The church is not man’s plan. It’s God’s plan.
We’re not fighting for a man-made institution, but God’s way of how His church should live, act and have effect upon the earth.
Christ is the head, we are the body. We submit to His Lordship and respond to his direction. It’s imperative that we do, for we have been entrusted with the gospel – the message of hope to this world. This is the purpose to which the church has been called – A HOPE BEYOND.
Contentment – a state of peaceful happiness. It’s something we all want, but sometimes we look for it in the wrong places and end up feeling dissatisfied in life. In this message, Pastor Simon talks to us about the common killers of contentment, and shows us the example of Paul, who claimed to be “content in every circumstance.” Press play to find out how you can be content whatever the weather!
Contentment – a state of peaceful happiness. It’s something we all want, but sometimes we look for it in the wrong places and end up feeling dissatisfied in life. In this message, Pastor Simon talks to us about the common killers of contentment, and shows us the example of Paul, who claimed to be “content in every circumstance.” Press play to find out how you can be content whatever the weather!
Contentment – a state of peaceful happiness. It’s something we all want, but sometimes we look for it in the wrong places and end up feeling dissatisfied in life. In this message, Pastor Simon talks to us about the common killers of contentment, and shows us the example of Paul, who claimed to be “content in every circumstance.” Press play to find out how you can be content whatever the weather!
In this special Father’s Day message, Pastor Simon Taylor unpacks some home truths he’s been reminded of whilst growing a beard. Press play to find out how “Beardology” (the study of beards!) could breathe some fresh faith into your life today.
If you do not believe, surely you shall not be ESTABLISHED” Isaiah 7:9 (KJV). God’s desire is to ESTABLISH something in you and through you.
The fight of faith for every Christian is: will I believe and act in accordance with all that God says or will I still live my life as non-believers do? Press play to equip yourself to be ESTABLISHED.
“If you do not believe, surely you shall not be ESTABLISHED” Isaiah 7:9 (KJV). God’s desire is to ESTABLISH something in you and through you.
The fight of faith for every Christian is: will I believe and act in accordance with all that God says or will I still live my life as non-believers do? Press play to equip yourself to be ESTABLISHED.
“If you do not believe, surely you shall not be ESTABLISHED” Isaiah 7:9 (KJV). God’s desire is to ESTABLISH something in you and through you.
The fight of faith for every Christian is: will I believe and act in accordance with all that God says or will I still live my life as non-believers do? Press play to equip yourself to be ESTABLISHED.
The word of the Lord, the promises of God, that have been spoken into your life are packed FULL of potential to produce. Press play to find out how you can create great conditions for that growth.
The Seed is Viable by Simon Taylor was recorded at Hope City Frankfurt on the 28th of January 2018.
The Seventh Wave by Simon Taylor was recorded at Hope City Frankfurt on the 28th of January 2018.
God’s heart and ability is to fulfill every promise he has made. Press play to find out how to step into this year to prosper God’s way.
God’s heart and ability is to fulfill every promise he has made. Press play to find out how to step into this year to prosper God’s way.
We all want more peace in our lives. At Christmas, as the glory and praise went up to God, peace came down to all the earth. Press play to find out how we can access more of God’s peace in this message from Ps Simon Taylor.
God is AWESOME. We are FLAWED. This tension defines our Christian experience as we learn to work within it. When we are weak, he is strong. Ultimately, it’s the battles we face that brings out the strength of Christ in our lives. Listen now to find out how to embrace the FLAWESOMENESS of life.
God is AWESOME. We are FLAWED. This tension defines our Christian experience as we learn to work within it. When we are weak, he is strong. Ultimately, it’s the battles we face that brings out the strength of Christ in our lives. Listen now to find out how to embrace the FLAWESOMENESS of life.
God’s awesome. We’re flawed. Together, we’re FLAWSOME! None of us are perfect – we’ll never be this side of heaven. But rather than brushing our FLAWS under the carpet, God wants to alloy them with his AWESOME. Press play to find out how to journey with God’s AWESOME plan of the local church when it’s filled with FLAWED people.
God’s awesome. We’re flawed. Together, we’re FLAWSOME! None of us are perfect – we’ll never be this side of heaven. But rather than brushing our FLAWS under the carpet, God wants to alloy them with his AWESOME. Press play to find out how to journey with God’s AWESOME plan of the local church when it’s filled with FLAWED people.
We’re all pilgrims, but that doesn’t mean we are wandering aimlessly. Rather we walk with intent, from origin to destination. In the next part of this series Pastor Simon takes a look at the life of Abram on his journey to becoming Abraham to encourage us on our own journey of faith.
We’re all pilgrims, but that doesn’t mean we are wandering aimlessly. Rather we walk with intent, from origin to destination. In the next part of this series Pastor Simon takes a look at the life of Abram on his journey to becoming Abraham to encourage us on our own journey of faith.
Everything begins somewhere. We’re all on a journey – not wandering aimlessly – but from origin to destination. Understanding other people’s origins helps us to see our own future success as achievable. In this message Ps Simon looks at the “backstory” of Abram to inspire us to continue on our own journey of faith.
Everything begins somewhere. We’re all on a journey – not wandering aimlessly – but from origin to destination. Understanding other people’s origins helps us to see our own future success as achievable. In this message Ps Simon looks at the “backstory” of Abram to inspire us to continue on our own journey of faith.
“When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed” Psalm 126. God has incredible dreams for your life…DANGEROUS dreams! It’s the God-dream that inspires us for the future and encourages us in the now. We stand on the firm hope of what he’s already done and on the threshold of all he wants to do. Let’s keep dreaming.
It’s time to get your BOLD back! This world will never be impacted by the church, if the church keeps playing it safe. It’s time for you to develop an attitude – the attitude of BOLD. This message from Ps Simon Taylor will click you back into bold, ready to impact the world around you.
God may not always give us the answer we want, but he’ll always give us the strengthening we need. If Jesus hadn’t gone THROUGH Gethsemane, he wouldn’t have won at Calvary. God sometimes brings us THROUGH the tough stuff in the now, for a victory in the future. The second part of this series will encourage and inspire you to keep going on Leg Day for what’s on the other side.
God may not always give us the answer we want, but he’ll always give us the strengthening we need. If Jesus hadn’t gone THROUGH Gethsemane, he wouldn’t have won at Calvary. God sometimes brings us THROUGH the tough stuff in the now, for a victory in the future. The second part of this series will encourage and inspire you to keep going on Leg Day for what’s on the other side.
Just because something is tough doesn’t mean it’s wrong. In order to keep in proper shape, we can’t skip leg day. God is making something in each of us – a unique destiny – and it’s the tough stuff that brings it out of us. In this message Pastor Simon unpacks the process God uses to propel us into all he has for us.
Just because something is tough doesn’t mean it’s wrong. In order to keep in proper shape, we can’t skip leg day. God is making something in each of us – a unique destiny – and it’s the tough stuff that brings it out of us. In this message Pastor Simon unpacks the process God uses to propel us into all he has for us.
“I must say…I do like the cut of your jib!” In this fun and sharpening message, Pastor Simon equips us to be fashioned into the person we need to be to reach our world. The harvest is ripe: it’s time to fix up our jib and GO!
“I must say…I do like the cut of your jib!” In this fun and sharpening message, Pastor Simon equips us to be fashioned into the person we need to be to reach our world. The harvest is ripe: it’s time to fix up our jib and GO!
Part 3 of The Future is Now series from Pastor Simon Taylor, live in Hope City Church, Sunderland.
Part 3 of The Future is Now series from Pastor Simon Taylor, live in Hope City Church, Newcastle.
Part 2 of The Future is Now series from Pastor Simon Taylor, live at Hope City Church, Newcastle.