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Never Set up to Fail

When the Israelites were brought out of the promised land they were taken into the wilderness. This was not to punish them but to protect them. Their faith was not strong enough to possess the land. God taught them to trust him and waited a generation until he led them into what he had for them. God will not set you up to fail. He will only lead you into greater blessing but we need to learn to trust his perfect timing. 

Grow Week 5 - Thrive

"Come and see a man...." these words show us what it is like to encounter grace and walk away with hope. Andrew talks today about what it means to thrive. We should not be afraid to look at Jesus with all our stuff. He knows and he says we will always walk away with hope when we meet him. What are you ashamed of? What are you guilty about? What is there from your past which needs to be healed? Come and see a man..

Grow Week 4 - Discover

How often do you think about what your life is really all about? Purpose matters. Whenever people discover purpose they begin to thrive. It is clear that we only find our true purpose in grace. This is what Jesus means when he talks about redemption - discovering who we really are and then how we can live from that truth. The gift of righteousness (being acceptable to God) sets us up to see the purpose that Jesus has for us. Andrew encourages us to look at how we can be redeemed and also how we can help others to find their place as well.

 

Grow Week 2 - Encounter - Grace changes your name

Fat, ugly, stupid, failure, weak...... so many people live under the power of labels that they have given themselves or have been put on by other people. The power of this is that we live from those and they shape our lives and our futures. Jesus loves people to encounter Him so that they are transformed forever - Andrew looks today at how one person encountered Jesus and grace changed their name, their future and the destiny of millions. He can do the same for you & yours today!

Grow Week 1 - Grace says “I WILL”

How often do you ask yourself what the point is? Christians spend much energy thinking about what God wants for them. But they start with themselves. Victory and spiritual fulfilment is always found in Jesus and His work - We are part of God's plan & purpose and not the other way round. There are 4 promises that God makes to all people that reveal His heart for every man, woman & child. In those you find your purpose. Grace says "I will..." Find out what he wants for you...

Walls Fall Down

17 is the number of victory. We believe that this year is a year where you will see walls that have stood against you fall down. How though? Is this is just wishful thinking? There is a pattern of grace & rest in the story of Joshua and Jericho that will show you how how you too can see breakthrough and new freedom in this year. It will not be because you try harder but because you will see Jesus in all His perfection.

Glad Tidings !

"The message of Christmas can become so familiar, so sanitised yet it is the message of God's love in action. The baby in the manger reveals the heart of God and in the true story of the Nativity we see the glory of God - Jesus  the source of peace in our troubled world. Be blessed as you listen to this talk and are reminded that God has nothing but good will toward you."

God's not finished with you yet Part 2- dream again!

What have you settled for? Whenever God spoke to Abraham he promised him an inheritance that was so far beyond anything he could fathom. We know the story but there was a point though that he seemingly settled for less. We do that to. but why? Whey when we have such great promises from God do we not live in the fullness of them? Andrew looks at this story and encourages us that no matter where we are that God has not finished with us. Ever!

He's not finished

Grace lifts you up to dream again.If you have been through trials, hurt, disappointments but you are still standing then this is for you. Andrew compares 2 incidents in the lives of Moses and Joshua and shows us keys points to be aware of to ensure that you do not miss out on Gods best for your life. Inspiring and encouraging it reminds us that when we live in the flow of God's grace every day we are positioned to see God's very best happen in us. Grace empowers, equips and releases!

Flourish

God wants you to flourish; He wants you to live your life to its full potential, to have a life of beauty and freedom. But a flourishing life is something that you can never make happen by your own efforts – if you have been trying to figure it out and make it happen in your own strength then no doubt you are frustrated, tired and wondering when it is ever going to happen. In this message Phil considers Jesus’ teaching in the sermon on the Mount and reminds us that we can only flourish when we see God as our Father and source of everything we need.

Restored by the God of Grace

God is a giver! In the Old testament we see many times image of the grain, wine & oil. What does this mean and why does it matter to you? Andrew shows us how this is a picture of Jesus in the old testament and actually when God says He will restore to you that which was stolen from you - be it health, reputation, time etc it is restored through a revelation of Jesus and His work. When you see the grain, wine & oil you see Jesus and His work for you. be transformed by this incredible revelation of Jesus.

Pastor Joshua McCauley - Staying under God's flow

Pastor Josh McCauley from Redemption Church in Johannesburg South Africa spoke this week at Exchange. He encourages us to stay under the flow of God's abundance and blessing and how Jesus is continually pouring into our lives. We worry about the holes in our lives - the areas where we feel that we are lacking and our faults that seem to be a hindrance to God working in our lives. However, Josh encourages us that as we simply remain in the flow of God's love then we will experience life and those around us will see the difference. Fantastic stuff

From a Shepherd to a King

Grace chooses a shepherd and anoints them as King. In this talk Andrew continues the theme of Jesus as our anointing oil. The olive can be seen as a type of Jesus in the bible and the oil first press was used to anoint kings. We see in the story of Samuel and David how this oil turned a shepherd boy into a king. This is so impactful for you today - many of us see ourselves as limited by our past and only able to live at a level that our performance for God allows. This is not true though - Grace chooses you and anoints you as a king! Break free and experience new levels of grace in this powerful teaching.

Breathe - Psalm 23 - Anointing oil frees us from condemnation

When we read "you anoint my head with oil" in Psalm 23 there are 3 areas of our lives where we see the work of Jesus for us. This week Andrew looks at how the 3rd pressing of an olive is a type of Jesus on the cross. Why does this matter to you and what difference will it make? This was all about dealing with the root of condemnation in us - the feeling that we should be punished for what we do wrong. Andrew looks at how the work of Jesus in the cross removes the deepest root of condemnation and frees us to live.

Breathe - Psalm 23 - Jesus the Anointing oil for healing in your body

Do you need healing in your body today? In our study this week, Andrew reveals how Jesus is the anointing oil for your body! Do not believe the lie that God doesn't want to heal you. We find by revealing the truth found in Psalm 23, it's God's desire to heal and restore us. Be blessed by this talk and remember God always loves you.

Breathe - Psalm 23 - The anointing oil to transform our thoughts

How do you get your thoughts under control? We know that what we think and believe has a huge impact on what our life looks like. In fact the bible tells us that our very lives take the course of what we think on. All of us struggle in some part here but there is freedom and transformation through the gospel of grace. In Psalm 23 we read that the Lord anoints us with oil. This is a beautiful picture of Jesus himself and you can discover how to experience freedom and life through Jesus as your anointing oil.

Breathe - Psalm 23 - Part 3

What are the challenges that you are facing right now? Sickness? Fear? Money problems? Relationship issues? Jesus is the answer for whatever you need. In Psalm 23 we see that God has made provision right in the middle of circumstances. What is it though and how do you benefit from it? Today Andrew shows us Jesus concealed in Psalm 23 and encourages you that when we see what David was talking about we will be lifted and encouraged!

Breathe - Psalm 23 - A table in the presence of your enemies

Do you need someone to protect you, look after you and bring you hope today? In Psalm 23 we see God do all that and more! As we explore this Psalm further, we see what it looks like to be marked as child of God and how Jesus our Shepherd takes care of us. This talk will help you see how much the Father loves you and how powerful a role the Holy Spirit plays in our lives.

Breathe - Psalm 23

Today, be still and find rest, don't occupy your time with trying to sort it all out. Let the perfect shepherd for your life that is Jesus, lead you unto the perfect path for you. Be blessed by this talk and know that it's God's desire for your life that you live in rest.

Strike the Ground

God has called us to live freely and passionately for Him. In this talk Phil considers the prophet Elisha and his encounter with King Josh and reminds us that God has given us everything we need to live a life of victory and peace -all He asks from us is to "Strike the ground". Listen to this and be encouraged that God has a plan for your life that is beyond anything you can imagine.

Ruth - Part 3- Glory to glory through Grace

Wherever you find yourself today God has not finished with you. He wants you to move from one level of glory to the next. More love, more peace, more healing, more fruitfulness in every way. How does that happen though? In Ruth we see that because she was loved she was blessed but she understood that the more she rested in love that the blessing grew and multiplied far beyond anything she could ever do herself. Today God wants you to learn that the more you rest, the more He works. Take heart and confidence today that you are loved like Ruth and you too can find yourself in a place where His fullness is your new normal.

Ruth - Part 2 - Grace in the shadow of His wings

Is your relationship with God like an employee & employer? To what degree to do truly believe that you earn the goodness and the favour of God? In Ruth Chpt 2 we see what looks like a divine paradox - was she rewarded for her good work? That is how most people interpret this story but in fact the truth is something much different. God wants you, as Ruth did, to find refuge in the shadow of His wings. What does that mean for you in real life? When  you discover this truth you will see favour and blessing washing over you each day!

Ruth - Part 1 - God loves to redeem you

In every circumstance if we will only see Jesus then we will overcome. When we eat the word we see that Jesus is in it all - The bible says our whole lives are found hidden in Christ and so whatever the issue is for us the answer is Jesus. The book of Ruth is an amazing picture of God's grace to redeem the outsider - It is a story that shows that there would be many reasons why we would think that God would reject us but the whole story is instead how he redeems those He loves. This is a picture of Jesus for you today. Listen and allow the Holy Spirit to reveal Jesus fresh again to you.

Samson - Part 3 - Breaking the power of Hidden sin

Why do we give ourselves to things that we know do us harm? Pornography, lust, gossip, jealousy - the list is endless. Today Andrew looks at why Samson's story is there for our encouragement in the word. He slept with Delilah but she was only the bait. We see again why the only way for us today to break the cycles of defeat, shame, hidden sin is to have Jesus and his love & grace revealed every day. This talk will give you new understanding of why grace is the only hope for us if we want to live in freedom.

Samson - Part 2 - How grace breaks the cycle of defeat

Most of the time the issue is not the issue. What we mean is that we often look at the wrong thing and wonder why we do not see change in our lives. Trying to change behaviour without getting to the root of the issue will always result in defeat. Grace transforms us from the inside out bringing real freedom. This week Andrew looks at lust - Samson could not beat it - Where does it come from though? Why do we search for approval and meaning in things that will destroy us? Lust is the fruit of rejection and when we begin to see this revelation grace can flow and set us free!

Samson - Part 1 - Learning to live in the power of Rest

How do you really live each day? We know we should trust in God but we all have an undercurrent of relying on ourselves. We grow up on stories like Samson - a strong man who did some amazing things. Is there more to the story and what does it tell us about grace? Learn today what the nature of your real battle is because it is not circumstances or people. Learn how God used a flawed man who had little self control and learn that ultimately His grace is what you need today

Grace Overflows - Part 3

Is it possible to live from a place where your deepest needs are constantly met? In times when we experience dryness or lack God has everything we require, we just need to stay connected to the source. In John 7, Jesus points us to the source of all satisfaction - He issues an invitation to come to Him and experience a never ending river of living water flowing from deep within us. Join Phil in part 3 and be blessed and encouraged by this wonderful talk!

Grace Overflows - Part 2

Is it possible to live from a place where your deepest needs are constantly met? In times when we experience dryness or lack God has everything we require, we just need to stay connected to the source. In John 7, Jesus points us to the source of all satisfaction - He issues an invitation to come to Him and experience a never ending river of living water flowing from deep within us. Join Phil in part 2 and be blessed and encouraged by this wonderful talk!

Grace Overflows - Part 1

Is it possible to live from a place where your deepest needs are constantly met? In times when we experience dryness or lack God has everything we require, we just need to stay connected to the source. In John 7, Jesus points us to the source of all satisfaction - He issues an invitation to come to Him and experience a never ending river of living water flowing from deep within us. Phil uses the example of the provision of water for the Children of Israel to remind us that wherever we go, God goes with us to satisfy all our needs in Him. If you are thirsty for more of God, then this is for you.

Abide Part 4 - The promise of great fruit

How do you wait well? God wants you to be fruitful. If you do not have that consistent view of God you will be insecure in your relationship with Him. He wants you to live securely in His love each day. In John 2 God shows us that He is not limited in any way by the natural world. He can bring the best of fruit into your life in an instant and restore to you years that have been stolen. This will build your faith and show you how to wait well for God - He is always faithful and His results go beyond anything that you could ever do yourself.

Abide Part 3 - Why does God allow delays?

This is a big question - if God wants me to be fruitful and to see all of His blessings then why do most of us feel like we are waiting for that to one degree or another? Is it sin? Is it me? If it is God then why and how does that line up with grace? Andrew looks at the story of Lazarus in John 11 and shows how when we see the purpose of grace in waiting then we will move from disappointment to new levels of experiencing the goodness of God. If you are waiting then this is for you.

Abide - Part 2 - God lifts you - not cuts you

In John 15 Jesus explains how we can experience fruit in our lives that comes through simply being connected. Do you try to produce fruit? Do you live with the weight of responsibility for you & your family's provision on your shoulders as an example? Fruit comes through resting in our connection with Jesus.

What about the bit where it says that God cuts bits of us away that are not fruitful? Do you think that means that God cuts out of you the parts of your life where you struggle? Where you still sin? Andrew unpacks some beautiful truth about grace that will leave you encouraged and give you a whole new perspective on how God deals with our  mess.

Abide - Part 1 - Learn the unforced rhythms of grace

Sometimes Jesus said things that are so simple that we miss them. Often these things are some of the most profound. In John 15 He said that He is the Vine and we are branches. Throughout that book He tells us to Abide time & time again. Why? Learn the unforced rhythms of grace and discover how life is to be lived lightly & freely in God. Amazing truth to help you enjoy God's blessing & favour.

Grace Builds the House - Part 3

When you rest God goes to work, if you work then God rests. We are looking at what it means not just to listen to the message of grace but how do you build your life around grace? What are the foundations for us as a church family? Last week Phil Glasgow and Gary Thompson talked about the first two Pillars of the church, this week Paul Jordan  & John Wasson who are also members of the Board of Exchange will look at the last two pillars and will explain WHY these foundations are so important. Daily Feeding and Life Groups - 2 great foundations to finish with. This will encourage you and help you to see how you too can build your life around grace in a very practical way.

Part 1 - Build in Grace

When you rest God works. If you work then God rests. Christians and non christians alike live life with the burden of results on their shoulders. In the covenant of Grace we are not lazy but rather the we learn how allow the Holy Spirit direct our activity. We can be busy but with a sense of purpose, joy and lightness rather than stress. This is a talk primarily about the future of Exchange Church and what the Lord has been saying to us but the application from the book of Nehemiah will inspire you to rest in the grace of Jesus!

Multiply Part 4 - Blessed through grace

What does a person fully alive really look like? Is it even possible to live whole or is there always a cost? Some Christians get funny about blessing? We have all seen the distortions of blessing in some sections of the church but does that change who God is and what He says about how he wants to bless you? Grace will give you a way of reaching people that law & rules never will. That is the way that God intended it from the very beginning. Learn to receive God's best for you and the world will see Jesus - that is more than money!

Multiply Part 3 - Grace gives birth to increase & favour

You are living right now in a generation that is marked by grace and not judgement. God so loves you. In the story of Benjamin we see that if we will trust in the promise of God we will see increase & favour - if we rush and compete with others there is only struggle. What are you seeing in your life and do you want to live in rest and see the blessing of God unfold around you? This is a powerful talk on the story of Jacob's wives - Leah & Rachel. In that tale we see the 2 covenants of law & grace in play and how it shows us how we must only be found in grace.

Today is your day of Grace - Part 2

It's so important to know the times that you live in. God never changes - He is always loving and gracious. Our behaviour will never alter that. How can you be confident that you can expect to see His favour & blessing multiplied in your life now? Because as well as a God who never changes we are in a prophetic time where the truths of grace are being revealed as a blessing to the church & the world. This is a generation of grace. Andrew lays out from the story of Benjamin that we are in a time of grace and how that can impact you.

Grace & Peace Multiplied - Part 1

What are you expecting to see & believing for? In life, ministry, business, home? When you know that you are totally acceptable to & loved by God you can believe that grace (God's unmerited and undeserved favour) and peace (being whole and safe & secure) can be multiplied in your life. That is what the Apostle Peter said in his second book. His encouragement is the same today. When Jesus is building in your life there is rest and peace. His increase will not exhaust or tire you.Align your heart and expectation to that of Jesus and you will see life flow. What again are you believing for?

Worthy - The Power of Communion - Part 2 - Healed

Why did Jesus specifically ask us to take break bread and take wine to remember Him? He could have asked us to do anything so why this? The breaking of bread is all about our healing. Jesus said that himself. Andrew explains how communion is a weapon for a believer no matter where they are. It is not just for church but you can receive all kinds of strength and healing as you break bread and remember the purpose that Jesus had in mind. This will revolutionise how you see communion and you will reap the benefits.

Perfect Love

Dr Phil talks this week about the Perfect Love of God. Phil looks at the story of the Alabaster Jar found in Luke 7 :36-50. This talk will highlight just how much the Father loves you and that his love is indeed Perfect. Dr Phil is an engaging speaker and you will be blessed and encouraged through this talk!

Paid in Full

The story of Easter is about a new beginning and a new start for every one. It is about God restoring to you all that He ever had in His heart and mind for you. When Jesus was on the cross he uttered 3 words that have huge implication for you today. "It is finished" Find out what that means and why it matters to you. Restored and forgiven!

Worthy-The Power of Communion - Part 1

Healing, restoration, strength, restitution and so much more. Is that your experience of what happens in your life whenever you take communion? Religion has hijacked this amazing tool given to us for our benefit in 2 ways - firstly by reducing it to a simple tradition and secondly by shifting the focus of attention onto us. Are we worthy enough? Have examined ourselves correctly? Discover what this all means and the impact that taking communion is meant to have. You will find new levels of grace and love as you do.

Scandalous Love

The Battle is the Lord's Part 3 - No to condemnation

The biggest battle of them all is not around you. It's in you. We think that the outward challenges are the most important but there is a key to seeing life & blessing flow in you. You are not condemned. The grace of Jesus tells us that we are no longer guilty and deserving of punishment. Condemnation means the feeling that we should be punished and many Christians still live with that in our hearts. In today's sermon Andrew looks at David and how the battle he fought was not about a physical giant but the condemnation and judgement that God was dealing with. Inspiring and encouraging stuff. You are no longer condemned.

Pastor Jaap de Schipper - Establishing a Heavenly Culture

Pastor Jaap is the Pastor of Jong En Vrij Church in Hellevoetsluis in The Netherlands. This weekend with a team from the Jong en Vrij they were ministering in Belfast. A fantastic teacher of grace Pastor Jaap talks about why the church should not just be preaching grace but what it means to build in grace - and why that matters to you. Whatever your experience Jaap explains why you will see the blessing of God when you are planted in a community of grace.

The Battle is the Lords Part 2

5 great words to live by - The Battle is the Lord's. Most of the time we forget what God has already put in our hands. Before Moses faces a huge challenge in his life the Lord reminds him what he has already been given. It is the same for us and this is not just for the challenges we face. It also applies to the dreams that we have and how they will come about. Come the time Moses is told to stand and see the deliverance of the Lord using what is in his hand. You can do the same thing. Today. You do not need to wait.

The Battle is the Lord’s Part 1

These are 5 words for you to live by that will bring release and breakthrough into the situations that are impossible for you to change in your own self. Learn how God fights for you 24/7 and how your responsibility is to stay in grace. Jehosophat is a brilliant story that shows how when we live in grace and in an atmosphere of faith that the Lord breaks in and shows you that you will not have to fight for anything that the Lord has given you. In fact his enemies in the story turned on themselves and they did not have to lift a finger.

Face it again in grace

God leads you from Glory to Glory - whatever stage you are at the heart of God is to lead you into more. What happens though when we have something in our lives that we have never been able to overcome? God wants to show you the pattern of how to possess all that He has for you. After Jericho falls the next battle is Ai - Joshua and the people learn an important lesson - God shows them to face what defeated them again - but this time face it in grace. The result is victory. Be encouraged and hear God say to you that what you have been unable to overcome so far will fall when you face it in grace.

Breakthrough & Deliverance by Grace

We each have our Jericho that stands in the way of our ability to possess our possessions in Christ; virtual strongholds that impede our spiritual progress. It may be a weakness in our character, a physical infirmity, it may be indifference to spiritual things in general or to a specific area we are neglecting. It could be materialism or some life-dominating pattern. It may be a difficulty at one’s place of work, in the home, with a particular personality, or it may be a financial burden. Regardless of the nature of our Jericho, we must realise victory always comes through God’s plan of deliverance GRACE—never ours. Learn to day how grace brings breakthrough to every area of your life!