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Colossians 2:16-23We continue our 'Christ Above All' series as we explore Paul's warning to the Colossians not to exchange the life-giving reality of Christ for empty rules, rituals, and philosophies. Drawing from Colossians 2:16–23, Out of the Shadows unpacks how religious laws and mystical experiences, though they may appear spiritual, are mere shadows compared to the substance found in Jesus. True freedom, growth, and maturity come not through rule-keeping or self-made religion, but through union with Christ and life within His body, the Church.

This week Mike continues our 'Christ Above All' series as he explores fullness in Christ. Paul describes believers as rooted in Christ, complete in Christ and alive in Christ in this passage and we will explore these as part of the fullness in Christ.

Jamie continues our Christ Above All series, as we continue in Colossians. Writing from a prison Paul's shares his deep pastoral desire for the church to rooted in hope in Christ & to present the church to God mature in Christ as he struggles on their behalf so that they would be strengthened in Christ.

Christ Above All - Paul's letter to the Colossians - Colossians 1:15-23.We continue our Christ Above All series. Paul writes to remind the church — and us —  that Jesus is supreme over all creation, the head of the Church, and the fullness of God  revealed to us. Throughout this letter, we will explore powerful themes of Christ's  authority, the new life we are called to live in Him, the warning against empty  philosophies, and the call to spiritual maturity. Together, we'll discover how a clear  vision of Jesus at the centre of everything reshapes our faith, our relationships, and  our daily lives.

Christ Centred Church - Colossians 1:1-14 Join us as we begin a brand new teaching series, Christ Above All, exploring Paul's powerful letter to the Colossians. In this opening message, we explore Paul's praise to God for their salvation, reflecting on our worship, and his prayer for them to live in a way that pleases God, reflecting on how we live before Him.

In this final message of our series, we journey with two disciples on the road to Emmaus and discover what it means to walk with Jesus. As the risen Christ draws near, hidden from their recognition, He unfolds the truth of Scripture and reveals Himself in the breaking of bread. This powerful encounter reminds us that faith is more than facts—it's a divine revelation. As we open the Word and gather at His table, our eyes are opened, our hearts are stirred, and we're reminded that Jesus walks with us still.  

We started a new series titled 'From Darkness To Dawn' as we move towards Easter. We begin this series on Jesus last night with the disciples, as they share passover together. And explore the backdrop of passover that sets the scene for the events of Jesus death & resurrection that are about to happen.

Jamie concludes our 'delighting in God' series as he speaks on 'knowing the Holy Spirit.' We explore the role of the Holy Spirit in our relationship with God. That Holy Spirit is not just a force but a person— who comes to us and through whom we fellowship with God. And we explore His work as He continues the ministry and mission of Jesus.

Jamie explains from Scripture (especially Colossians 1:15-20) how Jesus is God and that all things were created by Him. We have been adopted into God's family (Galatians 4:4-7) and the Spirit of God in our hearts causes us to cry "Abba Father". Jesus understand us as explained in Hebrews 4:14-16. 

We continue our 'Delighting in God' series as we explore 'God the Father'. Mike explains from Scripture how a better understanding of 'God the Father' can change us and uses the example of Saul (Paul) - see Galatians 1 v 13-14, Acts 8 v 1-3, Ephesians 4 v 4-6, Ephesians 1 v 3, Galatians 4 v 4-7, 1 Timothy 1 v 15-17.

We continue our 'Delighting in God' series as we explore the work of the Trinity, inseparably and in perfect unity. In salvation, the Father chooses and adopts us, the Son redeems and unites us to God, and the Spirit seals and empowers us. This is not just theology; it's the foundation of our relationship with God. Through Christ, we are invited into the fellowship of the Trinity. Understanding this transforms how we pray, worship, and live.

We continue our 'Delighting In God' series with "YHWH, God in Trinity" exploring the revelation of God as a Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jamie emphasises that God's nature as a Trinity is not a theological problem to solve but a reality to delight in, reflecting His eternal relational love and how understanding the Trinity shapes Christian worship, the gospel, discipleship, and daily life, calling believers to live in the fullness of their identity as people who bear the name of the True God. 

Guest Speaker: Michelle Nunn This week we are join by Michelle Nunn who is our guest speaker. Michelle serves on Elim's National Leadership Team (NLT) and is currently serving Principle of Regents Theological College in West Malvern.

In this message, we explore the powerful revelation of God's name in Exodus 34—YHWH: Faithful, Forgiving, Just. We unpack His steadfast covenant love, His abundant forgiveness that lifts and removes our sin, and His unwavering justice in dealing with evil. God's mercy extends for a thousand generations, yet He will not leave sin unpunished. Join us as we dive into the depths of His character and discover the life-changing hope found in His faithfulness.

In this sermon, we continue our Delighting in God series by exploring God's character as revealed in Exodus 34. When YHWH proclaims Himself to be abounding in faithful love and truth. We unpack the meaning behind these attributes.

In this sermon, we continue our Delighting in God series by exploring God's character as revealed in Exodus 34. When YHWH proclaims Himself to be compassionate, gracious, and slow to anger. We unpack the meaning behind these attributes.

We are continuing our new series delighting in God, as we seek to discover the wonder & beauty of God in scripture. This morning we will read Exodus 34, as God proclaims His name before Moses. In This message Jamie explores the significance of God's name and what this reveals about Him.

Jamie begins our current series which will will seek to help us grow in our awe at the majesty of God. Delighting in God is a series that invites you to uncover the breathtaking beauty of God's character and works as revealed in the pages of Scripture.

Be Tankfull sermon delivered by Brandon Cerff

Christmas Sermon at Elim Church Crawley

We end our lives of faith series by exploring the life of Mary, mother of Jesus. In this message we explore God choosing Mary to be the one to bear & give birth to Jesus & her willingness, her humble praise & the painful cost of her call.

Rachel explains from various bible passages including John 10:10, Psalm 46:1, Isaiah 41:10 and Luke 4 how God wants us to have a "Full" life and encourages us to stay close to Him.  

We continue our Lives of Faith series by looking at Ruth's life and example as she moves from Moab to Israel. This week, Jamie explores some of the highs and lows we learned from Ruth's example of faith.

We continue our Lives of Faith series by looking at Timothy's life and his example. This week, Brendan explores some of the highs and lows we can learn from Timothy's example.

This week, Jamie continues our Lives of Faith series by focusing on Hannah and the deep pain she endured. He explores how Hannah, in her sorrow, turned to God in prayer, as described in the phrase "deeply hurt, Hannah prayed." Through her story, we will reflect on how her response can guide us in navigating and processing our own pain through faith.

This week Brendan continues our lives of faith series. As he looks at the life of King David and some of his trials, tests and triumphs that are an example for us.

This week Jamie continues our Lives of faith series with Obed-Edom. King David decides to bring the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem. However as he does a disaster happens. And the ark is left with Obed-Edom. In this message Jamie explores the theme of reverence for God being as important as enthusiasm and love for God.

Guest speaker Felix Appiah explains how God can be trusted.

Paul's Charge to the Elders - Acts 20The elders are Elim Crawley are reaffirmed in their roles every 3 years. As we approach  this affirmation period, Jamie speaks to us from Acts 20 about the role & charge that  Paul gives to elders, and how that applies in the life of the church.——

We are continuing our 'Lives of Faith' series exploring 10 men & women in scripture, seeing their trials, faithfulness, and fruit. This morning, we will be looking at a familiar figure, Abraham.

We start a new series titled 'Lives of Faith.' Over the autumn we will be looking at around ten men & women in scripture, seeing their trials, faithfulness, and fruit. Seeking to learn from their lives lessons that we can put into practice as we seek to honour God & live faithfully in this world as God's holy people. This morning we start with Jochebed.

As we begin our week of prayer, Jamie speaks about the call of holiness as God's people. And our call to grow in holiness, in which prayer is a crucial factor

Jamie begins to prepare us for the upcoming week of prayer by speaking about enjoying prayer. The enjoyment of prayer is rooted in a greater reality: the enjoyment of God. And in this message Jamie seeks to help us to learn how we enjoy & not endure prayer.

 Over the summer, various members of our leadership team are preaching. This morning Brendan Cerff is preaching.

Martin speaks  from Isaiah 53, 54 & 55 on how God's promises come to pass sometimes hundreds' of years later. God's word does not return to him empty so do not despair or get tired while waiting on his promises

Brendan explains how to run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus.

Frances explains via examples from the bible (2 Kings 4v1-7, Jonah 1, Acts 9, 1 Samual 3) and personal experience how to live in the will of God.

As we prepare to baptise believers, Jamie explores the call to follow that Jesus gives to His first followers and how that call to us leads to baptism as the evidence and expression of our faith.

We close our Ephesian series with spiritual warfare. Paul wants the church to recognise that we live in a world of spiritual warfare, which means life is hard. But he wants them to know how we are to live as believers united to God through Christ. That is what we explore today.

We continue with the theme of walking worthy as Paul now urges believers to submit to one another and how that works out in our relationships.

Jeremy Bontemps continues our series in Ephesians. And this week we continue with Paul's appeal to walk worthy as read Pauls appeal to not walk in fruitless ways, rather to bear fruit, but being filled with the Spirit.

As we continue to read through Ephesians 4, we continue to see the old way of life we are to take off and the new way of life we are to put on. As Paul continues to explain these, his urge to do this is so that we don't grieve God's Holy Spirit & that we are imitators of God.

As we continue to read through Ephesians, Paul insists more strongly that the  believers leave behind their old way of life and put on the life we have in Christ.  Paul paints two very different pictures an old way of life and a new one. And he  urges believers to continued to be renewed in the new life they have been given.

Ephesians 4:1-6;Paul urges the church to live worthy of our calling in Christ and to do this together. In this message, Jamie explores Paul's appeal to do this by living honourably in our character with one another because of the oneness of the church.

Into All The Nations - Pentecost 2024 Reading Acts 1 & Acts 8, Jamie explores the call of both scripture and our Pentecostal DNA to be people who reach all nation with the Good News of Christ. And Jamie updates on his recent trip to Kenya.

Today, we read Paul's prayer for the church in Ephesus to experience the fullness of God through the power of the Spirit, Christ dwelling in them and the experience of God's love.  

Jamie unpacks what Paul describes as God's mystery made known. The Gentiles being included in God's family was a plan hidden through the ages until Christ. Now, this mystery is known, and we live as the display of this mystery in the world.

We continue our series in Ephesians as Jamie explores the oneness and unity that exists in the church through Christ because we all have been reconciled to God. Because we share in one equal access. Because we belong to God as His family. And the challenge that it is for us is to live this.

Brendan Cerff continues our series in Ephesians as we explore how having been made alive, raised & seated with Christ, He makes Jew & Gentile, from all tribes & nations, one in Christ.

Pastor Jamie explains from Ephesians 2 how God has raised us up with Christ - Living in Heavenly Places.