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More info about Grace Under Pressure
Paul writes to Timothy, urging him not to be ashamed of the gospel despite suffering. The sermon explores how our faith must remain rooted in God's grace alone, even when facing opposition or fear. It encourages believers that sharing the gospel doesn't require grand pronouncements but can begin with simple conversations about how Jesus has changed our lives. We are called to maintain boldness, trusting the Holy Spirit for empowerment in all seasons.
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More info about Enduring Faith
Paul encourages Timothy to actively use the spiritual gifts God has given him, drawing parallels from their journey. The letter urges believers to move beyond timidity and embrace the Holy Spirit's gifts of power, love, and discipline. The sermon emphasizes that these gifts require intentionality: like fanning cold coals into a flame and faithful stewardship, much like investing talents.
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More info about Friendship, Not Just Duty
This sermon beautifully portrays our relationship with God as a deep, joyful friendship. It transcends mere religious duty or performance. Through Jesus’s love, we are invited into an intimate companionship—a dynamic partnership. We are called to remain in this love, allowing it to shape and change us daily. This journey is a profound overflow of His grace, not our own effort.
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More info about Making Decisions With God
This message addresses the crucial spiritual process of discerning God's will in times of uncertainty. Steve Ferris guides listeners through practical steps for bringing major life choices into alignment with faith, moving beyond guesswork to intentional surrender. The sermon explores how to move from anxiety about the future into trusting partnership with God, grounding decisions in prayer and Scripture rather than emotion or worldly pressure.
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More info about Facing Down Fears
In this sermon series based on the life of Gideon, Phil Whittall explores how God addresses deep-seated fear and anxiety. Drawing from Judges chapters six and seven, the message contrasts Israel's overwhelming oppression by the Midianites with God's surprising strategy of using a tiny army of 300 men. The teaching emphasizes that true victory comes through the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit rather than human strength or elite status.
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More info about The God Who Protects
This message from Daniel 6 addresses global fears and finds true security in God's protection rather than personal safety. The speaker explains how excellence often invites opposition, urging believers to live above reproach without retaliation while trusting God for deliverance. We see Daniel's unwavering commitment to prayer despite a royal decree, contrasting the terrified king with Daniel's peaceful trust as he faces the lion's den.
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More info about The God Who Judges
Johan explores the book of Daniel, focusing on the fall of Belshazzar and the fall of Babylon through the lens of divine judgment. The sermon highlights how the king's arrogant decree to use sacred vessels from the Jerusalem temple invites God's wrath, resulting in the writing of the mysterious hand that condemns the nation for its pride and idolatry.
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More info about God Lifts Up the Humble
Drawing primarily from Daniel chapter 4, Steve examines King Nebuchadnezzar's dream of a great tree, warning that human greatness without dependence on God leads to destruction. The message highlights how God opposes the proud but favors the humble, referencing James 4 and Luke 1 to show that spiritual resistance causes anxiety rather than blessing. Ultimately, the sermon points to Jesus Christ in Philippians 2 as the ultimate example of humility who served others, calling the congregation to reject selfish ambition and trust in the Holy Spirit who empowers believers for greatness through surrender.
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More info about God in the Fire
Isaac explores Daniel 3 and 4, focusing on King Nebuchadnezzar's demand for idolatry and the threat of a fiery furnace. Key themes include unwavering faith, obedience to God over human authority, and divine deliverance, evidenced by the miraculous fourth figure seen in the fire. The sermon connects these events to Exodus, illustrating God as the liberator who frees his people from slavery.
God's servant is gentle and just
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This sermon from Isaiah 42 explores the identity of God's servant, who establishes justice not through harsh retribution but through gentle restoration. The speaker challenges listeners to reject being half-followers and instead commit their whole hearts to God, trusting in His ability to heal wounds and fan out fading flames of hope.
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More info about The God Who Reveals
In this sermon from Daniel 2, Phil contrasts Babylonian reliance on pagan experts with the Bible's affirmation that God speaks through visions. He connects King Nebuchadnezzar's sleepless distress to modern stress, emphasizing that Scripture, not human wisdom, offers true peace. The message culminates in an invitation to submit to grace, building lives on Jesus as the cornerstone, and relying on the spiritual house of believers for strength.
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More info about The God Who Strengthens
In this sermon from the 'Overcoming Babylon' series, Steve Ferris introduces the Book of Daniel as a guide to living faithfully amidst evil systems that demand total allegiance. He defines the spirit of Babylon as human pride reshaping believers and contrasts it with God's sovereign kingdom, noting how God used a wicked empire for His purposes. Focusing on Daniel chapter one, the message highlights the subtle danger of cultural compromise, where sharing a meal signifies covenant loyalty.
Complete God's mission for you
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This sermon series explores Colossians 4, framing life's challenges as missions to love God and others. The speaker uses historical examples like Tychicus's grueling journey, Onesimus's redemption, and Demas's departure to warn against worldly comfort and spiritual lukewarmness. Key themes include persistence despite weariness, the transformative power of grace over past failures, and the urgency to finish well even when facing adversity. The message emphasizes God's faithfulness in enabling previously impossible tasks, urging believers to maintain hope in Christ's supremacy, remain faithful friends in adversity, and persevere until the end, trusting that God rewards faithfulness regardless of immediate results.
Setting foot on the mountain of Joy
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This concluding Hebrews sermon contrasts the fearful Mount Sinai with the joyful Mount Zion, where believers gather as forgiven children of a welcoming Father. The speaker uses his Three Peaks Challenge to illustrate this shift from terror to access, emphasizing that Jesus mediates a superior covenant unlike the old legal status. Practical exhortations from Hebrews 13 include loving strangers as angels, caring for prisoners, honoring marriage, and rejecting the love of money. Drawing on Jesus' teaching on worry and Habakkuk's endurance, the message calls for contentment and bold worship regardless of circumstances. Rejecting self-righteousness, the speaker affirms Christ's sufficiency for salvation, urging humility, diligent work, loyalty to leaders, and quiet listening for the Holy Spirit's guidance.
Christian Identity In Practice
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Steve Ferris preaches through Colossians 3 and Ephesians 4–6, teaching that our identity is secured in Christ rather than built by culture. He contrasts worldly self-definition with the truth that we are already raised with Jesus, urging a shift in focus from fleeting feelings to heavenly realities. The sermon calls for putting to death sinful behaviors like impurity, greed, and anger, while learning to know the Creator instead of fixating on our brokenness.
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More info about A Hebrew Salad
James explores the eschatological timeline in Revelation, distinguishing between the end of the age and the literal end of the world. He argues that we are currently living in the 'end of the age,' a period characterized by the reign of the Antichrist and the final judgment of nations, yet distinct from the imminent cosmic dissolution. The sermon clarifies that the current era is defined by spiritual darkness and the rise of false systems, urging listeners to recognize the signs of the times without conflating present tribulation with the ultimate destruction of the universe. This teaching provides a sober perspective on current global events as part of God's sovereign plan leading toward Christ's return.
How Can God Send Good People to Hell
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Steve addresses the difficult tension between God's love and justice, using Exodus 34 and the Book of Job to show that God does not clear the guilty. The sermon balances the assurance of salvation in Christ with the reality of divine discipline, explaining that God cannot coexist with sin and therefore requires a final resolution for evil. Listeners are urged to examine their lives for violations of God's order, trusting that Christ bridges the gap between holy God and guilty humanity. The message concludes with a fervent prayer inviting the Holy Spirit to reveal unconfessed sins and present Jesus as the source of forgiveness.
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More info about The Great High Priest
Drawing on Hebrews, James explores Jesus as the ultimate High Priest who eternally advocates for humanity. Using personal anecdotes about advocacy and biblical parallels to Melchizedek, the speaker outlines five key attributes of Christ: King of Righteousness, King of Peace, eternal existence, distinction from Levitical lineage, and supremacy over previous priests. Thackeray contrasts Jesus' perfect, permanent priesthood with temporary Old Testament sacrifices, emphasizing His ability to sympathize with our weaknesses because He lived as a man. The message challenges believers to move beyond complacency, actively celebrating Christ's resurrection and approaching the throne of grace with confidence, finding mercy through Him rather than fluctuating faith.
Our Confident Hope That Endures
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This sermon series through Colossians invites believers to move beyond surface knowledge to a transformative understanding of God's grace. The pastor emphasizes Paul's authority and the essential trio of faith, hope, and love, contrasting worldly happiness with supernatural joy rooted in our heavenly inheritance. Addressing heresies that diminish Christ's divinity, the message argues for placing Jesus as the supreme head of creation and the church. Drawing on Colossians 1:23, the speaker counters the accuser's doubts with the assurance that we are reconciled and blameless through Jesus' blood. The sermon concludes with a prayerful intercession, urging listeners to reject condemnation, trust in God's enduring presence during darkness, and lay their burdens down for His faithful transformation.
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More info about Who Is This Jesus?
This sermon introduces a new Hebrews series arguing that Jesus is the supreme revelation of God and the exact radiance of the Father, sustaining all things by His powerful word. The speaker contrasts modern film character building with the direct power of Scripture, emphasizing that Christ is not merely a reflection but the true glory of the Creator who endured physical agony to provide purification for sins. He warns against hardening hearts that cause God's Word to bounce off, urging believers to fix their thoughts on Jesus as stated in Hebrews 3:1. The message concludes with a call to actively listen to the Lord through His Spirit and prayer, trusting Him to simplify challenges and hold the answers for diverse struggles.
Is It Alive? Discovering the Risen Jesus
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This episode explores the question of what it means for something to be alive and applies it to the Christian claim that Jesus rose from the dead. Through reflections on 2 Corinthians 5 and historical context, the speaker explains how Jesus’ death and resurrection offer forgiveness, new life, and reconciliation with God. The talk contrasts worldly expectations with the gospel’s message of unconditional love, urging listeners to respond by living for Christ and inviting them to reflect during communion.
Why is the Church responsible for so much injustice?
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This sermon examines a major objection to Christianity: that the church has been responsible for great injustice. Starting with Matthew 23, it explores Jesus’ critique of religious hypocrisy and surveys historical abuses committed in Christianity’s name, from the Crusades and colonialism to sexual abuse scandals.
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More info about Why does God allow suffering?
This sermon explores the biblical story of Job and wrestles with why God allows suffering, outlining its sources—fallen creation, human free will, Satan, and sometimes God’s judgment or discipline—and discussing common theological responses. Enduring suffering requires acknowledging pain, rejecting simplistic answers, trusting God’s greater purposes and holiness, leaning into prayer and community, and holding hope in the coming fulfillment of God’s kingdom.
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More info about Finding Refuge in Psalm 59
In this sermon, Karin reflects on the last two verses of Psalm 59, showing how David praised God as his strength and refuge while fleeing King Saul. It explores God’s dependable power and unfailing love, urging us to turn to worship and trust in times of fear, doubt, and suffering. It involves admitting weakness, leaning on God’s steadfast love, and supporting one another with compassion and prayer during trials. Be encouraged.
The Kingdom of Heaven is like Weeds in a Field
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James explores Jesus’ parable of the weeds (Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43), explaining who the main players are and what the story means for us today. He draws out three practical messages: a call to urgent repentance and evangelism, a reminder to be patient and trust God’s timing, and a message of hope in the promise of salvation and eternal life for the righteous. We invite to reflect, pray, and consider how these truths apply to your life and relationships.
The Kingdom of Heaven is Like Workers in a Vineyard
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In this sermon, Phil reflects on Jesus' parable of the workers in the vineyard, showing how Gods kingdom is marked by unexpected generosity and grace. Using everyday scenes and personal stories, he challenges listeners to abandon comparisons and embrace gratitude, reminding them that salvation and blessings are gifts not earned but freely given.
How can you tell me how to live?
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James Thackeray offers a response to the supposed loss of freedom if one accepts the rule and reign of Christ in their life. What does the Bible say about freedom and satisfaction in life? Why do we need laws and principles from God? Listen in to learn more.
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More info about Only One Way to God?
Steve navigates some common doubts about Christianity’s exclusive claim that Jesus is the only way to God in this teaching. He addresses cultural objections (arrogance, religious pluralism, and the history of violence), contrasts works-based “ladder” religions with Christianity’s “rescue mission,” and acknowledges the struggle we may have in accepting "one way" while living in a culture that values inclusivity. This teaching also emphasizes humility, the role of the Holy Spirit in granting faith, and invites us to consider the Christian claim.
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More info about Is the Bible a myth?
Today’s premiere of the "Help My Unbelief" series gives a clear, rational case for trusting the Bible beyond circular arguments, explaining how it was transmitted and why it still matters. James outlines five key reasons for confidence: the large number of early manuscripts, high textual agreement, short gaps between originals and copies, support from archaeology and non-Christian sources, and eyewitness proximity — with Jesus presented as the historically grounded center. This teaching also addresses common objections (fabrication, contradictions, ethical concerns, and the canon)
Jesus is coming with his reward: Live ready
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Our friend, Tom Scrivens, leads Hope Church Ipswich. In this encouraging message, Tom reminds us to live ready for Jesus' return. To understand there is a great reward to pursue in our lives devoted to Christ. And when Christ returns, that reward will be with him. Tom shares a very exciting perspective on the wedding culture of Jesus' day, and it offers new freshness to anticipate that wonderful day when Christ and his church share in the marriage supper of the Lamb. Learn more about Tom Scrivens and Hope Church Ipswich at hopeipswich.co.uk
Growing Up: Spiritual Vital Signs
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Steve finishes this series on spiritual maturity, using the seven characteristics of living organisms as a framework to examine our spiritual health. He discusses practices like prayer, scripture, confession, and knowing our identity in Christ. Through it all, love is the predominant sign of growing in the Spirit of God.
Growing up: Christlike Character
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James leads us through Ephesians 4, urging us to live a life worthy of our calling by pursuing unity, spiritual maturity, and personal purity. His message highlights humility, patience, and the church's shared hope in Christ. Practical steps talked about here include putting off the old self and putting on the new, speaking truth in love, forgiving one another, and building the body of Christ through service and godly leadership.
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More info about An Architecture of Holiness
Phil Whittall explores the idea of an "architecture of holiness" and how God shapes our lives through time, space, and spiritual practice. Using five building blocks—learn, receive, hear, see, and practice—he encourages us to grow in Christ through Sabbath, community, the Spirit, and intentional habits.
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More info about Immanuel: God With Us
Phil Whittall teaches us about the biblical theme of "God with us" from Genesis through the stories of Abraham, Moses and Gideon, and into the coming of Jesus as Immanuel. God’s presence brings comfort, rest and strength even amid suffering and doubt. We will hear how Jesus and the Holy Spirit make God present in our lives, invites listeners to trust in that presence, and offers a simple call to ask for the Holy Spirit and live in the assurance that God will not leave us.
Time for Harvest: Revival in Stockholm
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Andreas Frankner, paster of Korskyrkan sthlm and a missionary with decades of experience, speaks at Grace Church Stockholm about Psalm 126 and God’s promise to restore and bring harvest. He shares testimony from revival in Russia and calls us to pray, sow, and be ready to reap the harvest in Stockholm. We explores themes of sowing and harvesting, the work of the Holy Spirit, and receive a hopeful invitation to prepare hearts and communities for spiritual renewal.
A Christian's Guide to Feasting + words from elders
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The elders of Grace Church share encouragement about testimony, community care, and the church's plans, inviting members to give and celebrate what God has done in their lives. Phil teaches how meals and hospitality tell the gospel story—especially at Christmas—and urges us to welcome others to our tables as a simple, powerful way to share God’s grace.
Jonathan's Faith and Friendship
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Steve Ferris explores the life of Jonathan, son of King Saul, focusing on his remarkable faith and loyal friendship with David. From his daring attack against the Philistines to his courageous trust in God and his sacrificial support of David amid Saul's jealousy, Jonathan's story models faith, humility and steadfast love. There are practical lessons about obedience in small acts, strengthening others in the Lord, and how Jonathan’s example points to Christ, encouraging us to be faithful friends who live out a bold, active faith.
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More info about Saul the bad
James continues to trace Saul’s fall from a promising, anointed king into disobedience, foolishness, pride, jealousy, and ultimately violence. He highlights key incidents in Saul’s life, draw practical lessons—especially to guard your heart and repent when self comes first—and points us to the true King, Jesus, as the model of humility and obedience.
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More info about Saul the Good
James Thackeray continues through 1 Samuel, focusing on the promising early reign of Saul: his calling, his surprising hesitation (hiding in the baggage), and his decisive rescue of Jabesh Gilead. We reflect on what Saul’s rise teaches us about obedience, leadership, and the danger of rejecting or avoiding God’s clear call, and receive encouragement to fix our eyes on Jesus and follow God’s leading.
Lessons from the life of Samuel
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Phil Whittall helps us learn from 1 Samuel and the life of Samuel — the boy raised in the tabernacle, the prophet and judge who restored God's word and worship, and the old man who anointed Israel’s kings. The central theme is hearing and obeying the voice of the Lord. We trace Samuel’s spiritual formation, his role in national renewal, the pain of rejection, and the consequences of seeking a human king. Key moments include the return of God’s word to Israel, Samuel’s warnings, and the anointing of Saul and David. Practical application focuses on listening for the Spirit, living in obedience, serving faithfully, and recognizing Jesus as the ultimate King and fulfillment of prophet, priest, and judge.
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More info about The Holiness of God: The Ark
In this episode of Grace Church Weekly we continue our 1 Samuel series and focus on the Ark of the Covenant: its meaning, misuse, and how Israel’s fear and disobedience led to judgment. The Philistines capture the Ark, plagues follow, and the Ark eventually returns—revealing God’s holiness, sovereignty, and call to true repentance. Samuel leads Israel back to the Lord, they repent, and God answers with deliverance, turning defeat into victory and setting up the stone Ebenezer as a sign of His help. The message explores what this story teaches us about reverence, trust, and wholehearted devotion to God.
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More info about Sin in the Temple: Eli
In this series on 1 Samuel we focus on the tragic decline of Eli and his sons, who corrupted worship at Shiloh by stealing offerings and living in moral compromise. We are confronted by God’s judgment on a household that failed to restrain sin, and then reminded of God's faithfulness as we see the rise of Samuel as a faithful priest, and the gospel fulfillment in Jesus — our perfect intercessor. We are urged towards wholehearted giving, refusing complicity in sin, and trusting Christ as the faithful priest.
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More info about From Grief to Glory: Hanna
This is the start of a new series on 1 Samuel where we begin by exploring the story of Hannah: a woman in deep grief who pours out her soul to God, makes a solemn vow, and receives the son Samuel. We follows her journey from sorrow to peace, the sacred dedication of her child, and the far-reaching impact of her faith. We learn about bringing grief to God, praising Him in victory, and trusting Him when asked to give sacrificially.
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More info about Christ's Joy in Us
Phil Whittall teaches through John 15:1–17, focusing on Jesus’ promise that His joy can be in us and make our joy complete. He explains how remaining in Christ, being loved by the Father, and sharing in Jesus’ mission bring deep, lasting joy even amid trials. Through scripture, personal stories, and practical application, the message invites you to rejoice, value the church as God’s treasured people, and receive God’s sustaining joy through communion with Christ.
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More info about God's People Unashamed
As we conclude our series on "Everyone a Witness", Rajesh highlights the urgency of sharing the gospel in Stockholm and beyond. We are challenged to pray, trust the Holy Spirit, and boldly reach the lost with compassion and courage. Through biblical teaching and real street‑evangelism stories, we are reminded that every second matters and that God uses ordinary people to change eternity for others.
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More info about God's People Who Share
As our evangelism series continues, we look at Acts 2:42–47 and the story of Peter and John healing the lame beggar at the Beautiful Gate. It highlights the early church’s devotion to apostolic teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread and prayer, shows how God’s power led to healing and awe, and calls us to share what God has given us, especially the gospel in the name of Jesus.
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More info about God's Plan to Save
Phil Whittall explores Luke 15’s three parables—the shepherd, the woman, and the prodigal son—showing God’s heart for the lost, the call to repentance, and the joy of restoration. Listen for practical encouragement to share the gospel, the importance of repentance and trust.
Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness
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James Thackeray explores the Fruit of the Spirit, gentleness, drawing on examples from Moses, Paul, Elijah, and Jesus. He explains gentleness as a combination of humility, strength, and self-control, and encourages listeners to rely on the Holy Spirit to choose gentleness in everyday situations.
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More info about Fruit of the Spirit: Love
Steve Ferris explores the fruit of the Spirit, love, rooted in 1 Corinthians 13 and the truth that God is love. He contrasts cultural definitions of love with God’s unchanging, patient, kind, and sacrificial love as shown in Jesus. This practical teaching will invite you to recognize your own lack of love, rely on the Holy Spirit, choose love before feelings, so you can live out Christlike love in everyday relationships.
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More info about Fruit of the Spirit: Peace
Gilbert Baseswa Idi teaches about peace, the calmness of heart that comes from God and guides believers through trials (Galatians 5:22-23; Philippians 4:7; Isaiah 9:6). He brings us encouragement on how God’s peace is born in us, bears fruit in our lives, and impacts those around us. Gilbert leads Neema, the Swahili-speaking fellowship of Grace Church.
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More info about Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness
This sermon from Ross Roberts examines Philippians 2:1–4 and Galatians 5, exploring kindness as a fruit of the Spirit and what godly kindness truly is and why it marks Christian life and witness. Practical guidance is offered to move from spiritual dryness to fruitfulness through small daily steps (Scripture, prayer, sacrificial service), illustrated with biblical passages and real-life stories of compassionate action.
Fruit of the Spirit: Self-control
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Phil Whittall explores Titus 2:11–14 and Galatians 5, explaining how God’s grace both frees and trains believers to live self-controlled, godly lives. Using everyday scenarios, biblical examples, and practical advice, the message emphasizes fleeing temptation, relying on the Holy Spirit, and forming godly habits to cultivate the fruit of the Spirit. You'll be encouraged to know the gospel, present yourself to God, and walk in step with the Spirit, trusting that God provides the power and forgiveness needed to grow in self-control and other spiritual fruits.
Everyone a Witness: How Jesus reached the lost
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In the start of our series on evangelism, "Everyone a Witness", James shares from John 4 and explores Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well, highlighting the truth of Jesus as the living water and the woman’s simple testimony that led many to believe. You'll be challenged to be purposeful, relational, and authentic in sharing the gospel, and there's encouragement for Christians in Stockholm and beyond to tell others about Jesus.
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