Pray: “As I enter prayer now, speak to me God. As I listen to the song, I focus on your Spirit within me.” Listen/sing/dance to this song (however you express yourself): Reflect: What emotions does the song provoke in you? Do you feel like praising God? Should we sing praises Read more
That first Easter, the Risen Jesus met his disciples and, by his gentle questions ‘homed’ in on where they were at and with what they were struggling with. Questions such as: “Why are you crying?” “Why are you so confused?” “Why are you so full of doubt?” “Do you truly Read more
Read: Matthew 21:1-11: “Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King: As they approached Jerusalem and came to the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring Read more
Try this: Gratitude Memories – Think of a memory that makes you feel grateful and connected to God in that moment. Write it down and give it a title. Relive it in your mind. How does it make you feel inside? (Hopefully joy and loved!) Aim for 10 memories! Want Read more
On Sunday we prayer walked as part of Arise (happening all across our local community in March) Check out the helpful resources below: Arise Prayer Walking Tools: https://www.arisesheffield.org/tools 24/7 prayer walking helpsheet: Go Deeper: Check out this article on prayer walking: https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/why-you-should-hit-the-road-for-a-prayer-walk-today.html We recommend the prayer course if you want Read more
Yesterday several people shared encouraging testimonies and reflections on the following passages of scripture: Ron: Psalm 23 Mike: Psalm 25 Gwen, Helen & Liz: Psalm 91 Gordon: Proverbs 4 + Daily Bible Podcast David: Psalm 84 Want more? 1. Listen to this excellent talk by Andy Bromley about the Psalms Read more
Isaiah 43:1-3.5 – “But now, this is what the Lord says—he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not Read more
Did you miss the last Equipping? Recap from last month here: www.oakscc.org.uk/whatisthechurch Reflect: “Salvation is free but discipleship will cost you your life” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer In Matthew 28:18-20, Jesus says to his disciples: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of Read more
Spring is a time to clear out the old and make room for the new! God is in the business of changing us… Reflect on 2 Corinthians 5:17 and Romans 12:2: This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a Read more
In the book ‘Letters to the Church’, Francis Chan uses a helpful illustration of what a gathering could look like by describing his young daughter’s excitement on her birthday, as she anticipated all her friends coming along to her party, and each bringing gifts, just because they love her. I Read more