Pastor Simon Taylor is sharing some fresh thoughts on what it means to follow Jesus. His kingdom operates differently to ours and his ways are higher. Discover how to overcome in life and succeed through Christ.
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What is the chief end of man? In the first instalment of our Glory Days series, Pastor Simon Taylor explains why what we do reflects our identity in Christ, and encourages us to live our lives for the glory of God.
Trust is the foundation around which all relationships revolve.Similarly, the “Trust Factor” has a profound impact on the local church. Wherever we cannot put our trust in others or entrust ourselves to others, our CO-mission will suffer. Click play to hear more!
As a body of believers, let’s live life: Undaunted and Fearless, Unswerving and Unstoppable, Disciplined and Determined. That is how we’ll storm this city with the Gospel and see His salvation come. Click play to hear this empowering message from Pastor Simon Taylor.
As a body of believers, let’s live life: Undaunted and Fearless, Unswerving and Unstoppable, Disciplined and Determined. That is how we’ll storm this city with the Gospel and see His salvation come. Click play to hear this empowering message from Pastor Simon Taylor.
God’s desired destiny for the church requires us each being humble, patient and graciously working together. In the second instalment of our series, Pastor Simon encourages us to choose the destiny defining decision of remaining. Click play to be inspired by this message!
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Destiny Defining Decisions (Part 2) - Simon Taylor
When we lose love, we lose all. Without truth, anything goes. And without knowledge, we can’t actively outwork our faith. In this message, Pastor Simon unpacks the three things that God wants, and calls us to come back to a deep and close relationship with Him. Click play to hear more!
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Hosea (Part 3) - What God Wants For Christmas - Simon Taylor
Gods love for us is more than a feeling. It’s a choice. It goes beyond what is expected or reasonable, and it’s always His goal with us. In part two of this series, Pastor Simon continues to unpack the book of Hosea. Click play to listen now!
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Hosea (Part 2) - Hosea Loved Gomer Like Buddy Loves Christmas - Simon Taylor
God calls a scattered people and makes them a united people. He called unloved people and makes them loved people, and He calls orphans and makes them children of God. In part one of this series, Pastor Simon unpacks the book of Hosea. Click play to listen now!
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Hosea (Part 1) - You Called Your Kids What?! - Simon Taylor
“One touch from heaven can change everything.” Press play to listen to this powerful message from Pastor Simon Taylor. It is guaranteed to propel you forward into everything that God has for you.
“One touch from heaven can change everything.” Press play to listen to this powerful message from Pastor Simon Taylor. It’s guaranteed to propel you forward into everything that God has for you.
On First Fruits Sunday, we concluded our September series by unpacking the theme of thankfulness and hearing an incredible couple’s testimony. Click play to hear how you can be built up For Every Good Work that God has called you to!
God’s blessing in our lives was never meant to have a full stop. It’s God’s design that His abundant blessing would not just meet our need, but would flow through us in generosity to advance His Kingdom here on earth. Click play to find out more.
As God’s people, we are BLESSED. We live in the overflow of an abundant God, who is more than able to enrich and equip us…For Every Good Work. Click play to hear the first instalment of our brand new series.
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For Every Good Work (Part 1) - I am Blessed - Simon Taylor
Some fears are rational and appropriate; others are irrational and inappropriate. How do we deal with them? Pastor Simon shares his stories on some of the fears God has helped him overcome. Click play to find out how you can face your fears with boldness!
“…just as He said.’’ These words, spoken by an angel, and recorded in scripture, reassure us that Jesus – our risen Lord, does what He says He will, keeps His promises and is completely trustworthy. Click play to hear how we can unlock a fresh passion for God’s word.
Some fears are rational and appropriate; others are irrational and inappropriate. How do we deal with them? Pastor Simon shares stories on some of the fears God has helped him overcome. Click play to find out how you can face your fears with boldness!
“Now learn from this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near.” Jesus teaches us to remain tender in life so we can bear fruit. How do we become all that He speaks over us? Click play to find out!
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. Press play to discover more in this message from Pastor Simon Taylor.
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? Click play to find out more!
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.
Click play to hear Pastor Simon dive into the final instalment of our Advance series.
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.
Click play to listen to how you can inherit the blessings God has for your life.
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Citizens: Fantastic Blessings and Where To Find Them - Simon Taylor
“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.
Click play to hear how you can be intentional about bringing His Kingdom Here on Earth!
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.
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Beardology: Life Lessons From Growing A Beard- Simon Taylor
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.
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.
