Continuing in our theme of a God of New Beginnings, Dr Peter Rogers (one of the Elders of Liberty Family Church) takes us into the story of the resurrection of Lazarus (John 11:1-44). Peter considers how his resurrection would have changed Lazarus’ life. Peter makes the case that such miracles bring faith, confirm faith and increase faith.
Continuing in our theme of a God of New Beginnings, Dr Peter Rogers (one of the Elders of Liberty Family Church) takes us into the story of the encounter of Nicodemus with Jesus. in John 3:1-15. This encounter sees Nicodemus wrestling with the notion of how someone can be born again.
In this message, Ps Joel Hawting encourages us by expanding on four key principles - shared in Amy DiMarcangelo’s great article: Am I Resting or Just Being Lazy? - to help us to grow in discernment so we can better recognise the difference between rest and laziness, and learn to rest well.
In this message, Tim Connelly reflects on his time as an Elder at Liberty Family Church and shares with us two key themes that have consistently appeared in his messages to encourage us to faithfully follow Jesus into the future.
In this year’s New Year’s Day message, Peter Rogers encourages us to learn from the example of Zaccheus and make the best New Year’s Resolution we could possibly make - to give ourselves to following, loving and enjoying Jesus in 2023.
In this year’s Christmas Day message, Ps Joel Hawting speaks to a common experience - missing peace - and encourages us to remember that Jesus - the Prince of Peace - is the missing piece we all desperately need today and every day of our lives.
In the final message from our God’s Story journey, Ps Joel Hawting explores the big picture message of Revelation, encouraging us to learn from God’s encouragement to each of the 1st-century churches so we continue to walk with Jesus in this life - full of hope - and persevere until the very end when Jesus returns and makes all things new.
In this message, Ps Joel Hawting encourages us to learn from the church in Galatia who started strong in the new life with Christ but were led astray by false teachers, and guard our hearts, keep in step with Holy Spirit, and refuse to exchange the life-giving Gospel of Jesus Christ for any other lesser ‘gospel’ such as salvation by works.
In this message, Ps Joel Hawting explores Ephesians 5 and encourages us to see Paul’s teaching as being not only good news for married couples but good news for all people. Why? Because Paul’s teaching on marriage serves as a metaphor - a powerful illustration - that highlights Christ's unfailing desire for and unending commitment to the church.
In this message, Laura Hawting encourages us to rediscover the beauty of the body of Christ and recommit to belonging to Christian community.
In this message, Ps Joel Hawting explores a key New Testament passage – John 10 (ESV) – and reminds us what abundant life is, what it's not, and how we can continue to embrace and enjoy abundant life with Jesus, without getting caught up in destructive traps and temptations.
In this message, Ps Joel Hawting reminds us about the caring and compassionate heart and nature of Jesus and encourages each of us to take hold of the rest He offers broken and hurting people - all of us - by coming to Him.
