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Greater Part 6 - How to defeat discouragement & disappointment

Discouragement & disappointment are no respecter of people. They do not discriminate. Left unattended they limit what God can do in our lives. We all know what it is like to face tough times and many of us have had to face tough seasons that have lasted for years. How do we deal with that? Is it even possible to live in such a way that we use hard times as a platform for our future? Andrew looks at Gideon and how he overcame the very thing that tortured him and the nation of Israel for years. Despite his doubts & weakness we see clearly how we too can face down our discouragement & take the limits off God

Greater Part 5 - Taking a risk with God

When was the last time that you did something that really stretched you and pushed you beyond what you are able to do in your own strength? If your life looks like it was all done in your strength then you are limiting God. God continually gives us the opportunity take steps that, when we look at them in the natural, seem to be crazy. The truth is though that God is asking you to trust him & take a risk because it propels you to a new level & experience of life. This week Phil Glasgow looks at how God asked Gideon to take a step into a situation that to anyone seemed absolutely & totally crazy.

Greater Part 4 - When people are big & God is small

This affects us all - in our lives people become big & God becomes small. The bible calls it the fear of man and describes it like a noose around our necks - trapping us and cornering us. We are often to afraid to speak or act because we fear what people may think. When the voices of others are louder and decide how we live our lives then we are limiting God. In this talk Andrew shows from the story of Gideon how we can overcome the fear of people and stop allowing their opinions, whether real or imagined, to stop us from entering into new levels of freedom & purpose

Greater Part 3 - From death to life - The story of Pastor Shima

In this series we are challenging ourselves to not limit God in our lives. We need more of God and His Kingdom in our lives - The main issue is we limit Him and not that He holds back from us. This week guest Pastor Shima talks about being raised from death to life. Pronounced dead by doctors after a horrific car crash, Shima explains how the power of God worked in that situation. This talk will challenge you & stretch you about what you believe God is able to do

Greater Part 2 - You don't get to tell me who I am

Who gets to call the shots in your life? Do you ever feel like circumstances & other people have more control than you do? We limit God when we allow ourselves to be defined by what goes on around us and also by the lies that we believe about ourselves. The starting point for taking the limits off God in our lives is not being defined by anyone or anything other than what Jesus says about us. How? In this talk Andrew looks at the difference between body, soul & Spirit and shows how every truth that God says about you is in your Spirit first - once we get that it starts to change our bodies and soul. Foundational truth for change!

Greater Part 1 - Taking the limits off God. (You are who He says you are)

When did you last feel or say "God I need more of you in my life!"? Most of us feel that regularly. The truth is we need more of God but we do not need Him to do any more for us. God is ready, willing & able to do "immeasurably more" than we could ever imagine - the issue is that we limit Him. The greater series is about taking the limits off God and is based on the story of Gideon in Judges 6. We limit Him in many ways & today Andrew starts by looking at how the root of how we limit God is false identity - We do not really believe what God says about us. Start with this and you will see your life begin to turn

How to stand firm - What it means to fix your heart

It's resolution time of the year again. The best advice? Do not bother! Self effort does not last and often our failure simply reinforces the insecurity & negativity in our lives. The way to succeed & see new breakthrough in this new year is to do what the great men of the bible did - they decided to fix their hearts on God. Not many people decide to drift away from God or to fall out with people & church, but our hearts drift - sometimes we do not even perceive it. Andrew explains what it means to fix your hearts on God and how that helps you to overcome and advance.

The Hope of Christmas

What does Christmas mean to you? Turkey? Tinsel? Presents? Parties? In this talk Wayne explains that the central message of Christmas is all about Hope. Hope was promised and arrived; Hope was no longer distant, but is now with us; Hope was and is the confident expectation of good for our lives. Hope is good news and Hope has a name - Jesus Christ, the baby in the manger and the Hope for all humanity.

Grace & Money Part 5 - giving when you're getting it tough *Why your scarcity is the best ground for God's sufficiency

God has a totally different view of your finances - He does not see what you see. His view is totally different. His view is the right one. When you think that you do not have enough God simply says that you are not seeing it the way that He does. God has never been and will never be limited by what you think is lack. Scarcity is the best ground to see God's sufficiency. He loves to surprise and show that He is bigger than your view of your circumstances. A great faith building talk. Align with God's view and see the blessing as a result! ** Also a short preview from Pastor Shima who will be speaking in January about his amazing story of being raised from the dead.....

Grace & Money Part 4 - Give to God to get to God*

*is the reason why you are probably frustrated. Giving is really good for you. The benefits are more profound than what you might first think. Do you think that because you are under grace that you do not need to give? You are blessed anyway? Can a grace filled christian just set their sights on making money and expect God to bless that? In this talk Andrew challenges us with the reasons why the only way to give is because "we get to" - The benefits of that are more wide ranging than what you might think.

Grace & Money Part 3 - We want all your money*

Tithe - What goes off in your head when you hear that word? You are under grace - does that mean that you no longer tithe? Have you been "set free" from giving? How you respond when challenged about what you give reveals what you really believe about God. You may try to argue about theology but the truth of it is that our response to giving shows the true condition of our hearts. Is God true or not? So why give? Is God wanting to make you or break you? This is a great talk to challenge and free you

Grace & Money Part 2 - Jesus just want you to be loaded*

God's view of money is so much different than ours. The problem for us is that we truly believe that we are better at handling our money than God is. if that were not true then our lives, not just our money, would look entirely different. The financial blessing that we see in the bible only comes about when we have God's view of money. What is that then? Watch & discover a whole new way to see money.

Grace & Money Part 1 - How to buy your blessing*

* & other crazy stuff. When it comes to money most of us have been taught that God responds to you when you give. If you want to see a financial return in your life, then God is withholding until you do your bit of the deal. How does that fit then with grace being the unmerited favour of God on our lives? Learn how money & finance is not a different case when it comes to grace. Jesus talked more about money because it is a gateway to experiencing not just financial blessing but way more than that. This will be a game changer for you as you learn to see God flowing in your finances.

This is Love - Part 6 - No love = No faith

Every now & again there comes along a really important talk. This is one. We talk a lot about grace. The finished work of Jesus. What do you do when it feels like it's not working in your life? Is there anything that you need to do or is that just going back under law? Andrew looks at faith and talks de-bunks some of the myths around it how we access grace. Is it All Jesus and none of me? All Jesus and some of me? What do I do? What is my part? This truth will help you in every area of your life.

This is Love - Part 5 - What does God's love really look like Part 2

What does God's love for you look like? Is it just something vague that you struggle to describe? His love is beautifully described in detail for us so that we can know what we can expect from God. When we have a clear picture of the what this love is like it build faith, hope & expectation in us. Andrew continues this week in 1 Cor 13 looking at 5 fantastic positive truths about the way that God loves you.

This is Love - Part 4 - Let go, and let God's Love flow

Let go, and let God's Love flow. When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Saviour, we tend to lose sight of the revelation that, at that point, we receive the fullness of Heaven and all of the amazing benefits. Life gets in the way, and we get caught up in offence, anxiety, worry, fear and much more.…

This is Love Part 3 - What does God's love actually look like?

If you had to describe God's love for you what would you say? The true test of someone is how much love they show. Not how much they talk about it, not how many spiritual gifts they operate in - but how much they love. Not with human love either - with God's love. In this inspiring talk Andrew breaks down and illustrates the love of God that He has for you each day as seen in the famous Chapter in 1st Cor 13. This is first & foremost a picture of the amazing love that surrounds you today. Be challenged, encouraged and grow spiritually as you understand the amazing love of God.

This is Love - Part 2 - One way Love

God's love is like nothing we have known in our human experience. We all know the pain of being rejected or mistreated by people. We also know that in ourselves we act selfishly towards people that we love. We find ourselves undermined and insecure with God whenever we project our experience of giving & receiving love onto God & think that is the way that He loves us. God's love has always been One way Love. Beofre you were born God decided that He would always act perfectly consistently with His nature - That is pure love. This truth will encourage, heal and change you - God's perfect, one way love towards you

This Is Love - Part 1 - Love is the greatest

Love is the greatest. Without being absolutely grounded in God's love we will never live in fullness. Our relationship with God and our relationship with others is based on love. Faith, obedience and every bit of our lives with God is designed to flow from a revelation of the Fathers heart for us. As he reveals His love, we respond. Your life today is a reflection of how you see the love of God. Be transformed, encouraged & challenged by the amazing love that He has for you today

MISSIØ DEI Part 4 - How to share the manifold grace of God

Some of the most powerful keys for successful living are found in 1st Peter 4. Simply we are told to take the gift that God has given us, use His ability in us, make sure ALL that we do is for the Glory of God and He will do immeasurably more than you can ever hope or imagine. This powerful talk encourages us to keep on loving the & pouring our grace the way that God does to us. The results will transform you

MISSIØ DEI Part 3 = How Grace transforms the ordinary

This is for all the normal people out there. Do you feel ordinary? Do ordinary things every day? What does grace have to do with ordinary people? Jesus did not come for the superstars alone but for ordinary people. In this story from Luke 5, Andrew talks about grace invading the lives of normal people doing normal things. People who were not even looking for God and how Jesus & His grace transformed, envisioned and radically altered lives forever. This is for all the "ordinary" people

MISSIØ DEI Part 2 = Grace is good news not just good advice

Christians are primarily concerned with WHAT they are doing. Jesus at the start of His ministry in Luke 4 told people WHY HE had come. When you understand WHY you do something it makes the WHAT you are doing make much more sense. The message of why we are here today is a message of freedom, deliverance, forgiveness, wholeness & hope. It is the best news that any man, woman or child could ever receive. It is not just good advice - it is amazing news of an amazing new era of grace & love from God to man. This will change your world.

MISSIØ DEI - God's plan for all is grace

What was the plan of God from the very beginning for your life & the people in your world? It was to be transformed by His love & grace and to pour that into the world. In the Charismatic church in particular we have fallen into 2 traps - performance christianity and experience thrill seekers. Jesus though showed a different way. Andrew teaches from the story of Zacchaeus that our mission is the same as Jesus - transform the world with grace. Learn how to live in freedom & stability no matter what comes your way

I Choose - Part 9 - Faithfulness

Winston Churchill is quoted as saying "If you're going through hell then keep going.." How do you keep walking through difficult circumstances whenever you want to give up, change direction and "escape"? The truth is that faithfulness is an ability that God has put inside you. It is in short supply in the world and even the church where feelings dominate decisions. Being faithful simply means being trustworthy & dependable and this talk will show you how to release that from the inside out so that you become all that you were made to be.

I Choose - Part 8 - Gentleness

Many people think that being a Christian means that you will get walked on and taken advantage of because we are called to be gentle. Gentleness though is not an excuse to be weak. In fact it means the opposite. The word means strength under control and it will change your life. You do not need to be subject to negative emotions, fear, the judgement of others and everything else that comes to steal life & joy from you. You can learn to harness the power of Jesus in you and learn that gentleness will change you & the situations around you.

I Choose - Part 7 - Goodness

Goodness is not what you do. It is who you are. Your new nature is goodness. In this talk Andrew shows us that the goodness that God has put in us works at a deeper level than the world knows. In fact the goodness God has put in you has the power to change peoples lives now & for eternity. You can flow in and share the power of heaven through goodness. Be encouraged!

I Choose - Part 5 - Kindness

Kindness. Good for you, good for others, good for us all – it’s a scientific fact – but why do we not see more of it in our world today? Our world is built around a ‘me first’ culture which often fails to see, or worse, ignores the needs of others round about us. In this talk, Wayne shows that because of God’s indwelling presence in all believers, kindness is our character, our focus and our purpose. Kindness is love in action and we need to purposely choose it and thereby allow God to work through us to transform our world one small act of kindness at a time.

I Choose - Part 5 - Patience

How do you make sure you do not miss out on what God has for you? In this talk Andrew looks at how God has given you the ability to keep persevering whenever you are facing discouragement, challenges and your emotions are all over the place. Don't quit or take a detour because things are hard - God is preparing you for more of His Kingdom in your life!

I Choose - Part 4 - Peace

Peace. Something that virtually everyone you meet will say that they would like to have, see or experience. However, because of the common negative understanding of peace, many miss the point. In this talk, Wayne makes clear to us that peace is not merely the absence of something bad, it is the opposite. Peace is positive in that it is the very presence of God dwelling in our hearts and is a hallmark of the life of all believers.

I Choose - Part 3 - Joy

Do you ever feel like you can't control your emotions? Do you feel like happiness is missing throughout your day? Do you let your emotions talk charge of your day? In this message Adam unpacks how you can choose joy in the midst of any circumstance, and how your Joy is truth led and not experience led. Find joy in your life again as you discover the truth of Gods unmerited love, grace and favour in your life.

I Choose - Part 2 - Love

Most aspects of our lives are fuelled by something. Our physical bodies need food and rest and our minds need stimulus and activity. What ever fuel you decide to put into your body will dictate many ways in which your life is shaped. Do you struggle to see the desired out comes in your life? Do you want to see more of Gods fullness flow out of you and into your family? Be encouraged as Adam unfolds the truth of resting in what Christ has already completed and put in you!

I Choose - Part 1 - The Law of Love

Are we freed from the law to do what ever we please ? Is grace an all sufficient excuse for bad behaviour? Or is grace the empowerment to live right? By establishing the root of grace we are liberated  to live flowing in  the fruits of grace! 

Inside Out - Part 9 - Grace to change the world

Here is a key for your life - whatever God has given you, give it away. Change and personal growth as a christian is found whenever we take what God has done in our life and we give it away. This talk about Jesus and the 5000 will encourage you that grace has the ability to multiply every area of your life far beyond what a legalistic, self reliant attitude will ever do. This is your game changer.

Inside Out - Part 8 - Scandalous offensive grace

You will never see change if you think that you are going to be punished by God. Consequences for what we do is not the same as God punishing us. Do you know the difference? Andrew looks the story of the prodigal and we see that his turning point was not when he was at his lowest but when he caught sight of His fathers love for him - it was offensive to all who saw it but that is what changed him. Its the same for you - if you need to see change & breakthrough it will only turn when you see how much God loves you.

Inside Out - Part 7 - How Grace impacted me

When we give testimony to what God has done in us there is a prophetic element that releases faith in people who hear - the sense is "God - do it again - if you did it for them then it can happen for me"Chris, Paul & David are 3 men who attend Exchange. This week they tell their own stories of how grace impacted them. We pray that faith would rise in you and that you would know that there is a greater encounter of God's love, grace and power for you .

Inside Out - Part 6 - Grace never condemns you

No relationship ever flourishes in an atmosphere of disapproval. In our moments of failure what normally follows is a feeling of condemnation. The bible tells us that condemnation is the underlying belief that because of what we do we deserve to be punished. Here is the truth - God will NEVER punish a believer. Ever. He punished Jesus for us. If you think that God is going to condemn you or withdraw blessing then you have not understood how grace meets you in your moment of failure. A revelation of how Jesus deals with us in our very moments of failure leads us away from a pattern of failure and into victory & freedom

Inside Ou - Part 5 - Grace protects your heart

If it is true that we live from our hearts and what we truly believe is what we see lived out, then how do we protect our hearts? We are bombarded every day with messages that deny the goodness and the truth of grace - but grace is the only thing that protects our innermost being. This talk will show you the process of guarding your inner world so that you your outer world change

Inside Out - Part 4 - Grace stops you messing up

Why do we still mess up if Jesus has made us brand new people? If my nature is not as a sinner why do I keep on doing things that I do not want to do? Is there any way to stop messing up? How does grace help me whenever I keep doing the very things I do not want to do? Andrew looks at this question and shows how can actually get to the place where because we understand what is happening in those moments that we can see breakthrough and change.

Inside Out - Part 3 - "Jesus + " How you stop grace from working

Jesus + is the way that we stop grace working in our lives. The main thrust of most teaching today is Jesus saves us and our job from then is to make sure that we live righteously & holy. That's why we do not change. Most of us do not believe that we do anything to get God to save us - that is by faith. But what about obtaining the goodness of what Jesus did? Well that depends on what we do.... That is a lie that will stop you from seeing grace change you. A great talk to challenge you to get back to the place where Jesus is first.

Inside Out - Part 2 - Who do you think you are?

Religion tells you that you are a sinner. If that is what you believe in your heart then that is what you will see in your life. You can try to change but when you stop making the effort then change stops too. Does that sound familiar? To change we must believe that we are who God says we are. Our life will mirror that when that is on the inside of us. Listen today to how you can change and see more of God's life through you.

Inside Out - Part 1 - Effortless Change

The problem with self effort is that when you stop making an effort then change stops and you go back to square one. How then do you get things in your life to change? Grace is more than unmerited favour. It is the ability of God in you to help bring about more of the Kingdom of God in your life. Too many of us live in a cycle of effort that does not bring lasting change and we often think that it is our fault or that somehow we are not as good as others. Today Andrew sets up how we can see change that truly lasts, freedom that brings true peace, all through an living understanding of Grace.

Easter Sunday - This Changes Everything

Easter is a day of hope. It is a day that speaks to us that whatever we are going through that darkness does not last. You may wonder how Easter is relevant to our modem 21st century lives and Andrew shows how the deepest needs of our lives are satisfied and met in the work of Jesus. If you need hope and encouragement this talk will really speak to you.

Impact Now - Part 4 - Giving grace leads to breakthrough

Some of us need less sight and more vision. If we do not capture in our hearts first & foremost what our purpose from God is then we will live in a selfish world that, even with God as a part of that, will never satisfy us. Our purpose is to be a people who just as we are receiving and learning how much God loves us, to make a choice to let that flow from us. We choose life. God says this a season of favour in your life so choose it!

Impact Now - Part 1 - Winter is Over

God is saying to you that this is a new season - There is a time to break down and there is a time to build. This is your time to build and sow and you will soon see a fantastic return as grace operates in your life. The word that God spoke to Andrew is "Winter is Over' - This is a new season for you. What areas of your life have felt barren and fruitless? God says that winter is over. Look forward to new growth, new life and new breakthrough in this new season.

For such a time as this - Part 9 - Decontaminating your Fath

There are times in life when we can struggle to see Gods plans and promises manifest, in these times it is easy to let your self feel fearful or unbelief in God. It is the enemies plan to contaminate our faith with thoughts or failure, fear and unbelief. In these times it is standing strong on Gods good promises and Jesus finished work on the cross that will carry us through. Gary McKibben talks about how we keep our minds and spirits focused on the goodness of God and the promises he has spoken over our lives!

For such a time as this - Part 8 - Gods power moves here

What does it take for the power of God to flow? Our faith should not be one where all we ever hear are the stories of how God is moving somewhere else. You have be called by God to be a person of power. To show the kingdom of God and not just talk about it. Do you need to see God breakthrough? This talk will encourage you how to you can see God move in power in your life.

For such a time as this - Part 7 - Keeping Focused

Do you ever feel defeated, demoralised or that God hasn't pulled through in an area in your life? Sometimes its too easy to focus on the negativity around us or in our lives. Adam takes lessons from the life of Nehemiah and how keeping our perspective and focus directed on God is key to seeing heaven ushered into our lives and the lives of those around us. Its in co-working and standing solid on Gods truth that we see the reality of heaven become the reality on earth.

For such a times as this - Healing from Cancer Testimony - Marilyn & Vernon Toogood

Marilyn and Vernon share their testimony of Gods goodness and healing in their lives. In 1978 Vernon was diagnosed with cancer and Marilyn was told to expect the worst. Watch this great testimony of how God broke into Marilyn and Vernon's lives and shaped the lives and generations that followed them. If you or others need encouragement in the area of sickness then share this story. God is a healer. He always has been and always will be. We are not afraid to say that. Be encouraged.

For Such a times as this - Part 5 - Growing in God's Promises

Do you ever trust God for something in your life only to be disappointed? What happens to your faith when that happens time & time again? David's defeat of Goliath was part of a process where he learned to grow in the promise that God had spoken over his life. We need to do the same and todays talk shows us the simple steps that involves. We often take on "stuff" from others that although meant with the best of intention will only ever hinder us. David was centred on the promise of God and if you learn to be too you will see progress and increasing breakthrough.

For Such a times as this - Part 4 - Great Expectations

In our lives we can face many difficult issues and wonder how on earth they can be resolved or overcome. In this message based on Ezekiel 37:1-14, we learn that there is no situation that is hopeless to God and that, as His people, He will never abandon us. But more than this, we discover that through the indwelling power of His Spirit, God seeks to restore and encourage us to live life to the full, expectantly waiting on Him to achieve the impossible on our behalf.