The Light Has Come
During our Advent sermon series we will be looking at the Christmas story and what it means for us now.
This Sunday was the fourth week of Advent and in the talk we explored the rescuer Jesus is and how this impacts our lives.
10:30AM City Centre Site - Sunday, 22nd December
On Sunday we had our Carol Services! During the two short talks we heard about the light that Jesus brings to us at Christmas.
10:30AM City Centre Site - Sunday, 15th December
On Sunday we had our Carol Services! During the two short talks we heard about the light that Jesus brings to us at Christmas.
11:00AM South Site - Sunday, 15th December
This week while continuing our Advent series, we considered how John describes Jesus as the word, the life and the light.
10:30am City Centre - Sunday 8th December
This Sunday we celebrated the start of the Advent season with our all age Christingle service.
11:00am South Site - Sunday, 1st December
This week we gathered together for Big Church and celebrated with those who got baptised. Andrew explained the significance of baptism and what is means for us today.
3:30pm Big Church
Formation
This mini series is a continuation of our Formation series in March, scroll down if you’d like to see the other talks.
Formation isn’t optional. It’s happening to each of us every day. The challenge is for our lives to be formed by the right things. In this short series we’ll look at the ways we can partner with God's spiritual formation process by using The Big Three - 3 simple practices that are central to forming a deeper relationship with God.
For more info on The Big Three & a pdf of the booklet, go to bvc.so/bigthree
This week we talked about becoming courageous through strengthening ourselves in the Lord.
11:00am South Site - Sunday, 10th November
Our guest speaker Ali spoke about open to the mission that God is giving each of us.
10:30am City Centre Site - Sunday, 10th November
This week we began a short series on Formation, hearing an invitation to find our story in God’s story of the Bible, and how the authority of scripture impacts our daily life.
5:30pm City Centre Site - Sunday, 3rd November
10:30am City Centre Site - Sunday, 3rd November
Who Is This Man?
What happens when Jesus turns up? This series answers that question, by looking at first-hand accounts of when Jesus did just that. We explore the difference Jesus made to people’s lives as found in the Gospel of Mark and how he continues to change lives now, as he works in and through his followers today.
As we come to the last week of this series, Adam and Kat looked at how our identity is as ambassadors to the Kingdom of God and represent Him in the spaces where we are.
11:00am South Site - Sunday, 20th October
As we come to the last week of this series, Adam and Kat looked at how our identity is as ambassadors to the Kingdom of God and represent Him in the spaces where we are.
10:30am City Centre Site - Sunday, 20th October
On Sunday we heard that Jesus’ heart is to provide for us, for what we need. He did it in the Bible, and He still does it today as we use what we have, then trust and obey Him.
11:00am South Site - Sunday, 13th October
This Sunday we explored the power that Jesus has over death, and the life that He wants to bring to us here on earth no matter what our circumstances are.
5:30pm City Site - Sunday, 6th October
This Sunday we explored the power that Jesus has over death, and the life that He wants to bring to us here on earth no matter what our circumstances are.
10:30am City Site - Sunday, 6th October
This Sunday Aaron and Steve spoke about how Jesus was radical in his welcoming of all people and how we are called to do the same.
10:30am City Site - Sunday, 29th September
This Sunday Aaron and Steve spoke about how Jesus was radical in his welcoming of all people and how we are called to do the same.
11:00am South Site - Sunday, 29th September
This week we looked at how Jesus views forgiveness, how forgiveness is offered to us and the freedom that comes when we forgive others.
11:00am South Site - Sunday, 15th September
This week we looked at how Jesus views forgiveness, how forgiveness is offered to us and the freedom that comes when we forgive others.
10:30am City Site - Sunday, 15th September
In Mark’s Gospel Jesus heals a lot! This week we looked at how healing backs up Jesus’ preaching that the Kingdom of God is near and it also shows what the Kingdom of God is like.
11:00am South Site - Sunday, 8th September
In Mark’s Gospel Jesus heals a lot! This week we looked at how healing backs up Jesus’ preaching that the Kingdom of God is near and it also shows what the Kingdom of God is like.
5:30pm City Centre Site - Sunday, 8th September
The new sermon series kicked off with a brief overview of the ways in which Jesus brings God’s Kingdom in the book of Mark, and how we can access freedom through Jesus from the thoughts and feelings that come against us in our daily lives.
11:00am South Site - Sunday, 1st September
The new sermon series kicked off with a brief overview of the ways in which Jesus brings God’s Kingdom in the book of Mark, and how we can access freedom through Jesus from the thoughts and feelings that come against us in our daily lives.
5:30pm City Centre Site - Sunday, 1st September
Faith And…
The Church and we as Christians do not operate in isolation, we live in a world, which presents challenges and asks difficult questions. As Christians, we are called to be salt and light in the world, and that requires engaging with the world and the challenges it presents.
We concluded the Faith And series this week, looking at what the Bible says about violence and what our role is as followers of Jesus when encountering violent acts or thoughts.
10:30am City Centre Site - Sunday, 18th August
We concluded the Faith And series this week, looking at what the Bible says about violence and what our role is as followers of Jesus when encountering violent acts or thoughts.
11am South Site - Sunday, 18th August
This week we explored how acting in compassion is a direct overflow of our faith, and that as we prayerfully seek God’s guidance in all circumstances, He will use us in powerful ways.
11:00am South Site - Sunday, 11th August
This week we explored how acting in compassion is a direct overflow of our faith, and that as we prayerfully seek God’s guidance in all circumstances, He will use us in powerful ways.
5:30pm City Centre - Sunday, 11th August
Our ‘Faith And’ series continued this week with an engaging talk on privilege in our world, and the invitations of how to best use our position of privilege as followers of Jesus.
11:00am South Site - Sunday, 4th August
Our ‘Faith And’ series continued this week with an engaging talk on privilege in our world, and the invitations of how to best use our position of privilege as followers of Jesus.
5:30pm City Centre - Sunday, 4th August
This week we continued our challenging topics series by talking about politics. What does the Bible say about politics? How can Christians respond to the changing world around us?
11:00am South site - Sunday, 21st July
This week we continued our challenging topics series by talking about politics. What does the Bible say about politics? How can Christians respond to the changing world around us?
10:30am City Centre - Sunday, 21st July
With a quick intro from Andrew, Oliver continued our series by looking at what the Bible has to say about engaging with the topic of culture, ethnicity and race as followers of Jesus.
5:30pm City Centre - Sunday, 14th July
This week we looked at what the Bible has to say about engaging with the topic of culture, ethnicity and race as followers of Jesus.
10:30am City Centre - Sunday, 14th July
This week in our All Age service, we looked at God’s heart for creation and his task to us as humans to care for creation and the environment.
10:30am City Centre - Sunday, 7th July
This week in our All Age service, we looked at God’s heart for creation and his task to us as humans to care for creation and the environment.
11:00am South Site - Sunday, 7th July
Life In The Spirit
Paul’s letter to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians) contains some of the most widely known Bible phrases about real love in action. We’re looking at how the Holy Spirit gifts us to love, serve and encourage one another so God’s people can all be built up.
This week we looked at 1 Corinthians 14 and what Paul writes about the gift of prophecy, and talked about how we as followers of Jesus can use prophecy to encourage others in our daily lives.
5:30pm City Centre - Sunday, 16th June
This week we looked at 1 Corinthians 14 and what Paul writes about the gift of prophecy, and talked about how we as followers of Jesus can use prophecy to encourage others in our daily lives.
11:00am South - Sunday, 16th June
This week we continued our series by looking at the gifts of tongues and interpretation. We talked about what they are and how we can eagerly desire these gifts which give us the ability to draw close to God and grow spiritually.
5:30pm City Centre - Sunday 9th June
This week we continued our series by looking at the gifts of tongues and interpretation. We talked about what they are and how we can eagerly desire these gifts which give us the ability to draw close to God and grow spiritually.
11:00am South - Sunday 9th June
This week we continue our study in 1 Corinthians, building on the fact we are all part of one body (chapter 12) and seeing that love is key before we start using the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
10:30am City Centre - Sunday 2nd June
This week we continue our study in 1 Corinthians, building on the fact we are all part of one body (chapter 12) and seeing that love is key before we start using the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
11:00am South - Sunday 2nd June
This week we looked at 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, where Paul explains how we’re each given gifts for the common good, so that together we can show the world Jesus.
5:30pm City Centre - Sunday 19th May
This week we looked at 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, where Paul explains how we’re each given gifts for the common good, so that together we can show the world Jesus.
11:00am South - Sunday 12th May
This week we talked further about the gifts of knowledge, wisdom and discernment, and were reminded that we practice spiritual gifts because it’s God’s way of giving something good to others.
5:30pm City Centre - Sunday 12th May
This week we kicked off the series by focusing on 1 Cor 12:1-11, unpacking the truth that the Holy Spirit gives each person gifts that are meant to be used for the common good, to bring God’s Kingdom here on earth.
11:00am South - Sunday 5th May
This week we kicked off the series by focusing on 1 Cor 12:1-11, unpacking the truth that the Holy Spirit gives each person gifts that are meant to be used for the common good, to bring God’s Kingdom here on earth.
10:30am City Centre - Sunday 5th May
Easter All Age Service
As we gathered for an all age Easter service Elaine spoke about how because of Jesus, we are on solid ground.
10:30am City Centre - Sunday 21st April
Formation
Formation isn’t optional. It’s happening to each of us every day. The challenge is for our lives to be formed by the right things. In this short series we’ll look at the ways we can partner with God's spiritual formation process by using The Big Three - 3 simple practices that are central to forming a deeper relationship with God.
For more info on The Big Three & a pdf of the booklet, go to bvc.so/bigthree
This week Kat and Andrew finished our series with Guard Your Heart, a look at how we can end our day well with God.
11:00am South - Sunday 14th April
This week Kat and Andrew finished our series with Guard Your Heart, a look at how we can end our day well with God.
10:30am City Centre - Sunday 14th April
This week we heard from Jeff and Aaron about the power of praying your thoughts throughout the day as a way of staying connected to God.
10:30am City Centre - Sunday 7th April
This week we heard from Jeff and Aaron about the power of praying your thoughts throughout the day as a way of staying connected to God.
11:00am South - Sunday 7th April
At Big Church, Andrew & Rosie began our Formation series by introducing The Big Three, specifically focusing on Read & Listen.
3:30pm Big Church - Sunday 24th March
Origins - Studies in Genesis
The Bible is a single, unified story about God, humanity and the world, that ultimately points its readers to Jesus. Genesis focuses on origins and our place in God’s universe. In this series we’ll be looking at the foundational themes and characters that emerge and provide the backdrop for God’s big story and our part in it.
This week Adam and Paul concluded our series in Genesis. We looked at how God was faithful throughout Joseph's life, not only protecting him, but using him to protect entire nations!
11:00am South - Sunday 17th March
This week Adam and Paul concluded our series in Genesis. We looked at how God was faithful throughout Joseph's life, not only protecting him, but using him to protect entire nations!
10:30am City Centre - Sunday 17th March
This week we looked at the story of Joseph and how God is there with us in the detours of our lives and uses them to shape us.
11:00am South - Sunday 10th March
This week we looked at the story of Joseph and how God is there with us in the detours of our lives and uses them to shape us.
5:30pm City - Sunday 10th March
This week Jeff and Ruth continued Jacobs story. Looking at how like Jacob, we need to let go of our self-interest, defence and reliance as we are drawn deeper into God’s grace.
11:00am South - Sunday 3rd March
This week Jeff and Ruth continued Jacobs story. Looking at how like Jacob, we need to let go of our self-interest, defence and reliance as we are drawn deeper into God’s grace.
10:30am City Centre - Sunday 3rd March
Today across our two sites Andrew and Rosie unpacked the story of Jacob and Esau and looked at how even in the midst of family mess God gives us His blessing through Jesus.
10:30am City Centre - Sunday 17th February
Today across our two sites Andrew and Rosie unpacked the story of Jacob and Esau and looked at how even in the midst of family mess God gives us His blessing through Jesus.
11:00am South - Sunday 17th February
This morning Tony broke down Isaac's life and expanded on what we can learn from him in our own relationship with God.
10:30am City Centre - Sunday 10th February
At our South site Jon walked us through the lessons we can learn from Isaac's life and how looking backwards can help up go forwards.
11:00am South - Sunday 10th February
During Sunday's All Age Service, Iain talked with us about the difficulties of obeying God and the benefits of trusting Him when He calls us to hard things.
5:30pm City Centre - Sunday 3rd February
This week we explored the life of Abraham, and the way he was called by God, and received a promise and a plan for how his calling was to be worked out.
5:30pm City Centre - Sunday 20th January
In the second part to our series Andy continued in Genesis, looking at the global and personal effect of the fall.
11:00am South - Sunday 13th January
This morning Steve continued our teaching series in Genesis, looking at the global and personal effect of the fall.
10:30am City Centre - Sunday 13th January
As we introduce our new series in Genesis Andrew and Rosie break down the creation story and our place in it.
5:30pm City Centre - Sunday 6th January
As we introduce our new series in Genesis Andrew and Rosie break down the creation story and our place in it.
11:00am South - Sunday 6th January