You are called
In this message Gert spoke from Isaiah 49 about the importance of knowing that each of us is called by God.
30th June 2024 | Gert Hijkoop
Jesus blesses the children
Vahé explains who children represent in Mark chapters 8 through 10. And what Jesus means when he says that we have to receive the kingdom of God like a little child.
23rd June 2024 | Vahe Jebejian
Prayer: a place of intimacy with God
In Mark 1:35-39 Jesus shows us a rhythm of personal intimacy with God through prayer.
16th June 2024 | Hsoc Mathai
“Soul hunger” - The feeding of the 5000
In this message we look at how this story speaks of the ‘soul hunger’ we all carry, Jesus’ intent to satisfy that desire, and how he chooses to work with and through the church to do just that.
9th June 2024 | Phil Varley
The discipline of celebration
Today we celebrate 2 years as a church plant in Rotterdam. In this message we explore the importance of stopping, reflecting , giving thanks and celebrating.
26th May 2024 | Phil Varley
Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus
Vahé shares how Jesus’ message to Nicodemus completely shakes his world. He goes on to describe the new life that Jesus offers and how it is radically different and much much better from what our culture has to offer.
19th May 2024 | Vahe Jebejian
Baptism, the Symbol, the Sign and the Step
In this message we explore the New Testament instruction to ‘Be Baptised’ and why it is such an important symbol, sign and step in the life of a believer.
12th May 2024 | Phil Varley
Blind Bartimaeus - not so blind after all
There is something about Bartimaeus’ shout that stops Jesus, something about the way he reached out that appears to have attract the attention of Jesus.
In this message we consider what we can learn from Bartimaeus and his encounter with Jesus, and how Jesus responds in way we don’t expect.
5th May 2024 | Phil Varley
Into the storm
In this message we consider how God at times will send us ‘into the storm’ in order to shape and change us so that we can grow to be who he is calling us to be.
28th April 2024 | Terry Virgo
Zacchaeus - salvation language
In this message we explore Jesus’ radical desire to ‘seek and save’ lost people, and what a great response to the gospel looks like.
21st April 2024 | Phil Varley
Wartime footing
In this message Dean explains that planting a church in Rotterdam involves spiritual warfare and opposition. Therefore, we need to take seriously Paul’s comments (Eph 6) that we are in a battle and learn what it means to live as Christians in light of that.
14th April 2024 | Dean Wilding
John 2, Water into wine
This is the start of a new series called ‘Jesus Stories’. In this message we explore the significance of Jesus turning gallons of water into the very best wine.
7th April 2024 | Phil Varley
Resurrection day
As we give thanks for Easter Sunday and all that it means, we consider Matthew’s account and some of the first ‘resurrection moments’ recorded and what they tell us about the gospel.
31st Mar 2024 | Phil Varley
The Last supper
As we build towards Easter, we look at the Last Supper and consider the importance of this meal that Jesus invites his followers to participate in.
17th Mar 2024 | Phil Varley
Jesus’ triumphal entry to Jerusalem
In this message, Vahé explains how Jesus announces himself as both the Lamb of God coming to take away the sin of the world and our King. He explains why we need a King, why the gospel of King Jesus is the best news ever and how can we live in response to his kingship.
10th Mar 2024 | Vahe Jebejian
A People of Purpose
In the final message of the series, Phil unpacks the conviction we carry, that God has called us together in Rotterdam for great kingdom purpose.
3rd Mar 2024 | Phil Varley
A people of his Presence
In this message, we explore what it means to be a people who believe in and experience the presence of God. We look at the impact this has on how we are the church together and how we live out our lives as followers of Jesus.
25th Feb 2024 | Phil Varley
Solitude and silence
In this message, Vahé explains the role of discipline in spiritual formation. He encourages to adopt the practice of solitude and silence as a path to greater freedom and deeper communion with God.
18th Feb 2024 | Vahe Jebejian