Life Central

This week there was a lot of sharing from the heart from various people (some sections have been edited due to the personal content)... then rounded up at the end by Steve with a word about the nature of Jesus' family when he arrived. p.s. It's not what the nativity plays would suggest!

Seeing how the coming of Jesus was linked to the line of King David - and why it matters! Recorded while walking in the fields and lanes near Wellington.

So what did Jesus mean when he spoke about 'True Worshippers' as He was speaking with the woman at the well in John 4 ?

More from the Sabbatical Journey. Looking at Isaiah 40:28-31 and considering what it means to 'wait on God'.

Steve & Larisa return from sabbatical and share some of there experiences with a heart for engaging our faith.

As Steve & Larisa take some time out in Sabbatical, this is a commission to the body to step into everything God wants us to be.

(This was recorded outdoors so has some background street noise.) Some insights into what Paul meant when he signed off his letter to the Galatians.

Entering the rest. And announcing Steve & Larisa will be taking a Sabbatical.

Jen Baker asks us how is God speaking to you? Looking at the journey of Elijah and how The Lord spoke to him in his time of struggle. [Sorry about the sound quality - not the greatest, but the message is very much worth listening to!]

Streamed Live from Oostende Belgium with Steve & Larisa and their hosts Mieke & Johan.

We consider the struggle of recent times and what Resurrection looks like in the face of these difficulties... Finding light in dark places is full of Good News!

The Last in our series of "Jesus Is..." This Palm Sunday we look at how 'Jesus is... the Lamb'.

Paul & Liz Lynch join us and share from their hearts from the narrative of Jesus and the disciples in the storm on Lake Galilee.

Simon & Anne share as part of this weeks special Life Group lead meeting

Steve looks at the heart God has for the world he put into place for us.

Discovering the rhythm of scripture where Yahweh has ALWAYS been about redeeming his people. And then personified in Jesus... wow! It's for you too!

Tim & Suzie, just back from USA, invite us into a journey of remembering the goodness of God in all we do... join us!

Diving into the beauty of Yahweh's saving grace towards us.

Engaging with the Name of God... not just a title. So that we may grow deeper in relationship.

Creating space to hear God this year

Trefor Jones (from Living Light, Wellington) gives us some precious insights into Jesus' character and how we can reflect them in our lives :)

Guest speakers Paul & Liz Lynch bring a word to Life Central at the start of 2022.

One of our Life Groups running our gathering this week - includes break out discussions and feedback, plus interviews followed by a focus in the Armour of God.

How big is the God you serve?

Where do you see the glory of God revealed? If could be in unexpected places.

[Podcast] God works across multi-generational boundaries for the sake of Kingdom.... and it started right at the beginning...

At life Central we love to support parents when they choose to honour God and raise their children in the Way of Jesus... the promises made on this day are about just that, followed by some words of encouragement by Steve Jenkins [Podcast]

A look at what it really means in live in Freedom from Galatians 5:1 [Podcast]

[Podcast] In this crazy season of getting busy again after a year of lockdowns, what does it mean to rest? This podcast includes a number of post pandemic testimonies too

This Summer we have run with a title of 'Out of the Box', but what is that really about?.... [Podcast]

This baptism gathering was a very special time... a real sense of Holy Spirit presence. This podcast it just the 'sermon' element, but you can catch it all on the YouTube live stream [click here]

Considering the journey of the Ethiopian who was asked 'do you understand?' by Philip.

This was the first 'In Person' meeting for 3 months within the Covid pandemic. It was so good to be together!

Sam is the leader of Awaken, our regional ministry to young adults in the community. Today we hear what it's been like through lock-down for them and also what's on Sam's heart for the church in this season.

Larisa reflects on various scriptures on this UK Mothering Sunday... and then opens it up to the team.

You think you know what this means... but our understanding is coloured by our culture, family and church (if you are part of one). Hopefully this will open up a wider view of the 'Good News' as we see it in the bible.

Going back in time for a message that is important right now.

(Podcast). Matt 6's teaching on where we get real with God

Looking at this well used passage from Isaiah 54 and considering what it means for us today in a pandemic focussed world.

These 'lockdowns' don't feel good... we could even feel God can't use us in the difficult times. But that could not be further from the truth! Today we lock at the situation Joseph found himself in when in prison... what was in store for him in his lockdown? Genesis 39.

Suzie was inspired by Charlotte Gambill's lockdown study around faithfulness... and this inspired our Sunday discussion.

A much needed delve into the heart of Psalm 23.

Continuing the direction of vision for 2021 - Simplifying things is key. Out of Phil 3:12-14.

All the Life Central elders team together to welcome in the New Year.

This 'in-person' meeting before Christmas (the one after the UK government said we could only meet in a very limited way on Christmas Day) shines the light and life of Jesus in to this darkness.

There was some anticipation as the meaning of this title... but all will be revealed in the message as we look together at the arrival of Jesus in Luke 2.

'I will give your the keys to the kingdom' said Jesus to Peter... what does that mean for us in this season ?

We are beautifully different... and here's some of the experiences we have had that speaks to the blessing of connecting with various nations.

In conversation with Richard Kelley from the Wellington Team of C of E churches.

In the UK it is Remembrance Sunday... remembering those that have lost their lives in Wars and those that remain. Today we look at what is on God's heart when we want to go to prepare for war.