Sermons – Jubilee Church Wirral

Visiting speaker Graham Webb of Jubilee Church Liverpool on how the church should be a diverse body: young and old, black and white, rich and poor, cautious and risk-taking. Why? Because God brings together people who think and live differently, and that is a strength, not a weakness. Graham looks at Romans 14, which recounts how the early church in Rome faced conflicts over dietary laws and Sabbath observance between Jewish and Gentile Christians. Rather than argue, Paul urged believers to accept one another, recognising that each person stands before God, not one another. What should we learn from this? Don't judge. Whether someone eats meat or not, or worships on Saturday or Sunday, we are not to condemn but to encourage.The post Graham Webb: Unity in diversity first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Dave Frodsham of Jubilee Church Wirral continues the ‘Real Jesus’ series by looking at Mark 9: 23-29. In ‘His Kingdom comes with prayer’, Dave  looks at how prayer truly changes situations, people and lives – and how a relationship with Jesus is vital in order to see God's kingdom advance in our lives and communities. He makes several key points, including: 1. Prayer Opens the Door to God's Kingdom 2. Faith Must Be Rooted in Jesus 3. We Need the Presence, Promises, and Power of God 4. We Must Seek God's Manifest Presence Are you truly seeking God – his presence, his promises, and his power? Prayer is the key to participating in God's kingdom. Without it, we lack the power and intimacy that we need to live transformed and transformative lives. Prayer isn't optional for those who want to see God's kingdom come – it's essential. Through prayer, we encounter God's presence, stand on his promises, and walk in his power.The post Dave Frodsham: His kingdom comes with prayer first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Chris Butterworth on Matthew 21:33–45 – the parable of the tenants, where Jesus warns religious leaders that the Kingdom of God will be taken from them and given to those who will produce its fruit. After you have listened to the message, consider the following questions: – What do you think is the most important take-home message, and why? – How can we ensure that we have a connected life with Jesus? – Have you experienced God's pruning in your life? What was it like? How did it change you? – What steps are you going to take to start or continue to bear kingdom fruit? Is anything holding you back from releasing God's kingdom?The post Chris Butterworth: The fruit of the Kingdom first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

In ‘Resurrection Roots, Servant Life’. Rick explores how Jesus' death and resurrection reshape what it means to live a life of purpose, significance, and service. Rooted in Mark 9:30–37, he teaches that a true Christian life is built on the miraculous foundation of resurrection and expressed through humble servanthood. The resurrection isn't just a belief—it's the root of the Christian life. And the fruit of that life is servant-hearted living. Rather than striving for worldly greatness, Jesus calls us to follow him in humility, service, and supernatural hope.The post Rick Robertson: Resurrection roots, servant life first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

In ‘A different type of Kingdom: Trouble, Doubt and Prayer’, Dave Frodsham of Jubilee Church Wirral looks at Mark 9:9-29 In his message, Dave makes three points: – The Kingdom comes with trouble – The Kingdom comes with faith, looking at how Jesus dealt with doubt – The Kingdom comes with prayerThe post Dave Frodsham: Trouble, Doubt and Prayer first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Tim Hughes of Jubilee Church Wirral reflects on spiritual experiences where God feels tangibly present, using a U2 concert moment as an opening illustration. He suggests that all humans long for experiences beyond the material, pointing to the existence of God, specifically the God of the Bible. For you, that might not be U2 playing Where the Streets Have No Name, but it’s likely to be something. Tim talks about how how God meets Moses and Elijah on Mount Sinai and Peter, James, and John on Mount Hermon, revealing his divine glory. All three stories highlight humanity's longing for God, the ways God chooses to reveal Himself, and the ultimate fulfilment of that longing in Jesus Christ. Tim encourages us to seek God's presence above all else, listen to Him, and trust His plans. The post Tim Hughes: When God walks in the room first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Dave Frodsham of Jubilee Church Wirral on why the resurrection of Jesus demands a personal decision for us today. Dave reiterates the fact that we must decide what we believe about Jesus – is he Lord, liar, or a lunatic? He emphasises that there is strong historical evidence for Jesus' life, death, and resurrection — more reliable than many accepted historical records. If Jesus really rose from the dead, it validates his claims and demands a response. If you want to trust Jesus, salvation isn't about having everything together—it starts with confession, belief, and a decision. The post Dave Frodsham: What the resurrection means for us today first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Andrew Chu reflects on the trial of Jesus from Mark 14:43 to Mark 15:20, breaking it into four parts to explore how Jesus' identity remains unshaken, even as everything is stripped away from Him—status, followers, reputation, and support.. Andrew talks about how we often talk about our families or our jobs when we first introduce ourselves to people and talk about who we are. But what happens when these things are taken away? Are we still the same person? During the week leading to His crucifixion, Jesus loses everything—respect, voice, position, friends. Yet he remains fully Himself: Rabbi, Prophet, King, and Friend. His identity is not built on what others say or take from Him – and because He held onto who He was, we are now free to find who we are in Him. The post Andrew Chu: Who is Jesus when everything is taken away? first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

In ‘A different type of king’, Dave looks at Mark 11: 1-26, when Jesus enters Jerusalem. Jesus enters Jerusalem not on a war horse, but on a young donkey, fulfilling the prophecy in Zechariah 9:9 (Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you,righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.) Jesus is powerful, yet humble, fully God but also fully obedient. Unlike arrogant leaders or self-important athletes, Jesus doesn't seek to impress with status—he serves and submits to the Father. Dave challenges us to look at how we see Jesus and how He sees us.• Do we serve Him as King or expect Him to serve our desires?• Do we offer genuine worship or hollow routine?• Jesus seeks authentic hearts, not religious appearance. Jesus is not the king we expect, but the king we need — humble, holy, powerful, and patient. Palm Sunday invites us to see Him clearly and offer not shallow praise, but surrendered hearts. The post Dave Frodsham: A different type of king first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Helen on how God spoke in the past and continues to speak in the present. Helen’s message is split into three parts: 1. God Spoke 2. Speaking to God 3. God Still Speaks Today Helen shares an incredible story about the birth of her son Mikey, showing how God doesn’t just speak through scripture or directly to us – although He does both of those things – but sometimes by speaking through others. Helen urges us to listen for His voice and encourages us to seek prayer. The post Helen O'Brien: God speaks first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

In ‘Peter's Decision’, Rick looks at Peter's declaration that Jesus is the Christ and the implications of truly following Him. He focuses on several themes:  The Identity of Jesus– Peter's recognition of Jesus as the Christ is a pivotal moment in the Gospel of Mark.– “Christ” is not a surname but a title meaning “Anointed One,” referring to the Messiah who had been prophesied about to come and save God's people.– Unlike the popular expectation of a political saviour, Jesus reveals that His mission involves suffering, rejection, and death. The Cost of Discipleship– Jesus rebukes Peter for thinking in human terms rather than God's plan, which includes suffering before glory.– Jesus challenges His followers to take up their cross, deny themselves, and follow Him, even when the path is difficult.– The eternal value of the soul outweighs temporary material gain — “What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?” Personal Application– Like Peter, each person must decide who Jesus is for them.– True faith is not inherited but must be personally embraced.– The story of Desmond Doss in Hacksaw Ridge illustrates the decision to stand firm in faith despite opposition and difficulty. Finally, Rick emphasises that following Jesus is not about ease or worldly success but about trusting in Him, even through suffering. The call is to make a personal decision to acknowledge Christ and live sacrificially for Him. The post Rick Robertson: Peter's Decision first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Phil looks at Jesus' miracles, faith, and spiritual awareness, using Mark 8's account of the feeding of the 4,000 as its central theme. Phil takes us through Jesus' journey through different regions, including Gentile areas like Phoenicia and Decapolis, emphasising that Jesus' miracles were not just about physical provision but also revealed spiritual truths. Jesus showed compassion and grace to Gentiles, challenging the Jewish belief that salvation was only for them. Phil urges us to have open eyes, ears, and hearts, warning against self-righteousness and religious complacency. He reminds us that even small acts of faith can lead to God doing miraculous work, inviting us to trust Jesus, step out in faith, and allow God to transform our lives. The post Phil Dickson: The feeding of the 4000 first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

In Approaching Jesus, Dave  looks at Mark 7: 24-37. Dave discusses two encounters Jesus had with Gentiles: 1. The Syrophoenician Woman – A desperate mother begs Jesus to heal her demon-possessed daughter. Jesus initially responds with a parable comparing Gentiles to dogs, emphasising that His mission is first to the Jews. However, the woman humbly acknowledges this but persists, demonstrating great faith. Jesus rewards her faith by healing her daughter.2. The Deaf and Mute Man – Jesus heals a man by using physical gestures, showing sensitivity to his condition. After healing him, Jesus instructs people to keep quiet, but they eagerly spread the news. Dave emphasises how, like the Syrophoenician woman, we should persist in seeking Jesus, trusting in His goodness. Though Jesus' mission began with Israel, His mercy extends to all who believe. He meets people where they are, serving their needs with love. The post Dave Frodsham: Approaching Jesus first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Visiting speaker and “itinerant evangelist” Steve Hurd, former leader of the Ark Church in Huddersfield, on the importance of evangelism and inviting others to meet Jesus. Steve talks about how a persistent Church of England curate’s invitations to play squash sowed the seeds of his spiritual awakening and how another CoE curate’s persistence in inviting him to events eventually led to his faith. He talks also about how we can all be Albert McMakins. Don’t know who Albert McMakin is? Listen to this message and you will. Steve invites us to: 1. Identify people to invite to church or other events. 2. Follow up on invitations, even if the initial response is negative. 3. Spend time with non-Christian friends and look for opportunities to share the gospel. https://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Steve-Hurd-The-Power-of-an-Invitation.mp3 The post Steve Hurd: The Power of an Invitation first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

In Working with a generous God, Rick considers the gospel of Mark, chapter 6 verses 30 to 44. This is the famous passage describing when Jesus miraculously provides for the crowd – ‘the feeding of the 5000’. In the message, Rick covers five key themes. God's generosity – The miracle demonstrates that God not only provides but does so abundantly, as seen in the leftover baskets of food. Faith in Action – The disciples doubted at first, but Jesus involved them in the miracle by asking them to distribute the food. Hardness of Heart – The disciples failed to grasp the full significance of Jesus' provision, as later shown when they struggled during a storm and did not connect it with the previous miracle (Mark 6:50-52). Practical Application – Rick encourages us to trust in God's provision, step out in faith with what they have, and develop a heart that expects God’s generosity in daily life. Modern Examples – Rick references George Müller, a Christian evangelist known for his faith-based provision for orphans, emphasizing the power of specific prayers and trusting in God's provision. Questions to consider How does the feeding of the 5,000 reveal God’s generosity, and how does this challenge the way we trust in His provision today? ⁠The disciples focused on what they lacked, while Jesus asked them to bring what they had. How can we shift our mindset from scarcity to faith in God's abundance? ⁠Jesus chose to partner with the disciples in this miracle rather than acting alone. What does this tell us about the way God works in our lives and ministries?  ⁠In John 6:32-35, 40 – Jesus points beyond physical provision to Himself as the Bread of Life. How can we grow in relying on Jesus for spiritual nourishment rather than just seeking solutions to our immediate needs? https://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Rick-Robertson-Working-with-a-generous-God.mp3 The post Rick Robertson: Working with a generous God first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Dave looks at Mark 7: 1-23. He talks about how, during the COVID-19 pandemic, handwashing became a significant practice, with people learning proper techniques, such as washing for 20 seconds or using hand sanitiser. While initially seen as an imposed rule, it was ultimately beneficial for public health. Mark 7 is an account of a time when the Pharisees criticised Jesus' disciples for not washing their hands before eating – but not because they were concerned about hygiene; the Pharisees’ concern was about religious tradition rather than true obedience to God. Jesus calls them hypocrites, quoting Isaiah, and pointing out that they prioritise human traditions over God’s commandments. External rituals do not make a person pure or impure; rather, it is what comes from the heart—evil thoughts and actions—that truly defile someone. This teaching shifts the focus from outward religious practices to inner transformation and righteousness. Dave challenges us to consider whether we are following religious traditions or truly seeking God with sincere hearts. Righteousness is not about rituals but about integrity, humility, and love for God and others. https://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dave-Frodsham-Lip-service.mp3 The post Dave Frodsham: Lip service first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Chris looks at Mark 6:45-56 – Jesus walking on water. He focuses on three key points: Living on Prayer – Highlighting Jesus' commitment to prayer and encouraging daily personal prayer as an essential, life-sustaining practice. God Doesn't Need Google Maps – Illustrating that God knows exactly where we are and what we need, just as Jesus saw the struggling disciples before calming the storm. Faith: The Final Frontier – Contrasting the lack of faith in Jesus' hometown with the deep faith of those in Gennesaret, where many were healed simply by touching his cloak https://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Chris-Griffiths-February-9.mp3 The post Chris Griffiths: Walking on Sunshine first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Visiting preacher Graham Webb of our sister church Jubilee Church Liverpool looks at Mark 6. Jesus is rejected in his hometown of Nazareth and sends the twelve disciples on mission. Graham highlights the contrast between the people's lack of faith in Jesus and the disciples' mission of faith and trust in God. Graham encourages us as Christians to embrace our mission with boldness, resilience, and trust in God's plan. Rejection and challenges will come, but Jesus' example teaches perseverance. Faith requires stepping out, even when the outcome is uncertain, because God is always with His people. https://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Graham-Webb-January-2025.mp3 The post Graham Webb: Rejection first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Rick looks at Mark 5:24-34, where Jesus heals a woman with a 12-year-long bleeding condition. He highlights four challenges she faced: prolonged illness, financial ruin, poverty, and worsening health. After she sought help from doctors to no avail, the woman’s desperation led her to Jesus, who healed her through her faith. Rick emphasises the importance of faith as a gift from God and encourages us to look for opportunities to help those “poor in spirit” and to bring them into a relationship with Jesus.  https://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Rick-Robertson-Faith-that-touches-heaven.mp3 The post Rick Robertson: Faith that touches heaven first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

In Perspectives, Phil Dickson looks at Mark 5: 21-43. Phil challenges our perceptions of who Jesus is in the context of Jesus’s divine authority and power to miraculously intervene in our lives.   Phil draws illustration from the gospel of Mark chapter 5 and the different expectations of those in the lakeside town of Caperneum who witnessed the amazing miracle and rise to life of Jairus’s daughter. The post Phil Dickson: Perspectives first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

In Too Strong!, Dave Frodsham of Jubilee Church Wirral looks at Mark 5: 1-20.   Dave talks about how we all feel fearful of change – the disciples certainly felt it in this passage – but that although the enemy is strong, Jesus is stronger.   He urges us not to let fear run our lives, not to let the enemy in.   We need to wear the armour of God . If there is anything more important than God in our lives, then that is our master.   We need to be unafraid of change and rest in the knowledge and assurance that Jesus has power over all things. https://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Dave-Frodsham-Too-Strong.mp3 The post Dave Frodsham: Too Strong! first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Rick continues our series of messages from the book of Mark https://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Rick-Robertson-December-22-2024-Jubilee-Church-Wirral.mp3 The post Rick Robertson: Mark 4 first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

In this Christmas message, Dave urges us not to remember Jesus as a baby in a manger, but as a powerful saviour who will come again to reign over all of us. Christmas is surrounded by expectations – some fulfilled, some not – but Jesus can and will help shape all our expectations for the future if we put our hope and trust in Him today. https://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Dave-Frodsham-Christmas-Expectations.mp3 The post Dave Frodsham: Christmas expectations first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Sylvia talks about the true meaning of Christmas: it’s not about parties or presents. It’s about being closer to God. After Adam's fall in the garden of Eden, which cost him many things, we were separated from God because of our sins. However, although we spent hundreds of years far away from God, we have been brought closer to Him through the birth and then the death of Jesus. Jesus rescued us. He came so that we may be saved and that is what Christmas is about. https://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Sylvia-Billington-The-Principals-of-the-Kingdom-of-God.mp3 The post Sylvia Billington: The principals of the Kingdom of God first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

In the first message of advent, Denise looks at preparing our hearts for Christ, and how Jesus' birth fulfilled the prophecies of the Old Testament, when God's people were waiting in hope. She also goes into the role and importance of John the Baptist, how the advent of Christ gave us hope in the present and the future. We need to live out advent by putting our hope in Jesus into action. https://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Denise-Griffiths-A-season-of-hope.mp3 The post Denise Griffiths: A season of Hope first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

In this message from Mark 4, Rick reflects on how God's Kingdom starts small but grows in His power and timing. The growth isn't just in numbers but in His Kingdom itself, transforming lives and communities. It's a reminder to trust in God's unseen work, knowing He is faithfully building His Kingdom. https://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Rick-Robertson-Seeds-of-the-Kingdom.mp3 The post Rick Robertson: Seeds of the Kingdom first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Dave looks at 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 and 9:1-15​ and how being generous is an an outworking ​of God’s grace.​ He talks about how :* It’s all God’s anyway ​* We are called to be good stewards* To give is a privilege not a duty​ https://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Dave-Frodsham-Being-generous.mp3

Ola Dosunmu on Psalms 1:1-3 The first three verses of the Book of Psalms  – “Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither – whatever they do prospers” – are about having our blessedness in the joy of Christ. Sometimes we all have a need, a need for counsel or a need for an opinion.Who is your first point of contact? Who do we listen to? What is it that we enjoy listening to? Is it a friend, a sibling, a spouse, a colleague or a pastor? Whose views do you amplify or uphold? We all need advice sometimes; so it isn't wrong to go to any of those people.Our Christian journey is a personal journey, a personal experience, so we need to ask God to help us through. We can Walk, stand and sit in sin, or Walk, stand and sit in Christ. https://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Ola-Dosunmu-Walk-Stand-Sit.mp3

Dave Frodsham: Who is the real Jesus?Mark 3:20-35 Jesus has challenged the religious leaders about their practices that have nothing to do with God; He's appointed disciples; people are following him everywhere. But opposition is growing and some people think he is out of his mind. In this message, Dave looks at how Jesus can only be one of three things: He's out of his mind He's a deceiver He's the son of God. He doesn't give us any other choices. https://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Dave-Frodsham-Who-is-the-real-Jesus.mp3

Tim Hughes on James 5: 14-16 Illness is part of living, but illness is also used by the enemy to slow the church down and stop us doing what we should be doing. God helps us in lots of different ways, he gives us the grace to keep going. He also gives us the Bible. It takes a lot of courage to pray for healing for someone who is ill, because a lot of the time nothing happens. Tim looks at how we can see praying for healing as a gift, a gift that can be unwrapped and enjoyed and tried. https://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Tim-Hughes-Healing.mp3

Chris Griffiths: Living a spirit-filled life – The Boomerang Principle Jesus's burden is light – but how often do we go to Him? Chris looks at a variety of scripture as he looks at how to live a spirit-filled life, by focusing on three points: How Jesus lived  his life on earth What that means for how we live our spiritual lives How that benefits our earthly lives, our church fellowship and our relationship with God. Like boomerangs, we need to keep coming back to God  – just like Jesus did – so he can use us again and again. https://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Chris-Griffiths-Living-a-spirit-filled-life.mp3

Andrew Chu: The far and the near Isaiah 7:13-21 Andrew and his family could be said to represent the far and the near because they are from Hong Kong (a 14 hour flight away) and y et now live just an eight minute walk from Jubilee. Andrew asks who the far and the near were in Biblical times and who they are now. The far and the near isn't just about geography – it's about how close we are to God in our hearts. https://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Andrew-Chu-The-far-and-the-near.mp3

On International Sunday at Jubilee, Grace looks at Psalm 23, Galatians 3:28 and John 10: 14-16. She  talks about the importance of having a relationship with God, and gives us four tips to bring this about: Read his words and trust them Dwell in his presence regularly – praise, worship, stay connected Prayer – regularly talk to Him Let the Holy Spirit be your senior partner and director https://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Grace-Dosunmu-–-In-his-diversity.mp3

This week at Jubilee we had a guest speaker – Nate Funkhouser from the USA. Nate, who is working for our sister church Jubilee Church Liverpool during his time in the UK, looks at the first chapter of Ruth and what it tells us about identity. It is easy to let the season of life that we are in dictate who we are. But, as Nate illustrates, It makes no sense! Jesus tells us who we are – worthy, redeemed, loved. Nate challenges us to read our Bible, to highlight passages that speak to us about identity, to ask God directly who we are. https://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Nate-Funkhouser-Identity.mp3

​Dave Frodsham: Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath Dave looks at Mark 2:23-3:6 – when the Pharisees question Jesus about whether it is right to heal on the Sabbath. Jesus replies by asking them about whether it is lawful on the Sabbath to do good (by healing) or to do harm (by not healing)? Jesus' message is that Sabbath was made for man to rest – not so that man, by following it to the letter, should gain admittance to heaven. Dave covers three points in the message: Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath Stretch out in faith to Jesus Rest comes by putting Him first https://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Dave-Frodsham-Jesus-is-the-Lord-of-the-Sabbath.mp3

Dave Frodsham: The Bridegroom and the Lord of the Sabbath Mark 2:18-28 In this passage, where the Pharisees question Jesus about fasting, Jesus is revealing himself as God, not just as a miracle worker. He shows that he wasn't going to toe the religious line. Dave reminds us that we are not saved by acts such as fasting, giving, and keeping the Sabbath – we are saved so that we can do them. The spiritual disciplines are here to make us more like Jesus, not so that God will do things for us. https://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Dave-Frodsham-The-Bridegroom-and-the-Lord-of-the-Sabbath.mp3

Rick Robertson: Hezekiah Rick looks at the story of Hezekiah, a king who was devoted to God against all the odds. Hezekiah's father was Ahaz, who burned his own sons as human sacrifices to pagan gods, and Hezekiah lived in a culture that didn't share his devotion to God. And yet Hezekiah was a faithful servant, working hard to bring people back to God. He was a reformer, like David before him. He trusted God and held onto him. Rick talks about how we Jesus wants to use us to change the culture around us, just like Hezekiah did. Questions to consider: 1. Where do you see opportunities to reform your life and follow Christ more devotedly? 2.⁠ ⁠How does the reality that you are part of God’s kingdom affect your decisions and priorities? 3.⁠ ⁠What can you learn from Hezekiah’s example about clinging onto God in difficulties? 4.⁠ ⁠How can you help bring God’s kingdom renewal to your community? 2 Kings 18-19. http://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rick-Robertson-Hezekiah.mp3

Denise on forgiveness, and why it is fundamental to our faith.Denise looks at why we should forgive, looks at what Jesus said about forgiveness and talks about whether forgiving others is crucial to our own redemption before God.Denise refers to several Bible passages in her messages, including Romans 5:8 and John 8:2-11. http://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Denise-Griffiths-Forgiveness.mp3

Jubilee’s multi-talented youth take over the morning celebration! Liv talks about her journey with God while Zach and Manny give an inspired and inspiring message. http://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Jubilee-Youth-Takeover-August-18th.mp3

Rick concludes the Father series by looking at 1 Peter 1:13-25. How can we become more holy as we live for Jesus? Rick looks at how it was impossible for us to approach God because He was so utterly good and holy, we would have burned up in His presence. Rick explains that when God sent Jesus, it meant that we could come into God's presence again as a people renewed. We need to be rooted in the word of God – everything we do should be based on “What does God think of this?” http://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Rick-Robertson-Like-Father-Like-Son.mp3

Sylvia Billington of Jubilee Church Wirral on the holy spirit. Like the imaginary friend many of us have in childhood, the Holy Spirit is always with us. But unlike that imaginary friend, the Holy Spirit is absolutely real and never leaves us. When God created man, he was given the entire nature and character of God – in God's image. But then in Genesis 2:7 he brought the body of man to cover his image. The breath he breathed was to make God's character alive – and this breath was the holy spirit. But then in Genesis 3, he sinned and lost the spirit of God. He started to kill and sinning badly. He lost the Holy Spirit. Sylvia talks about how the Holy Spirit accompanies us through life and enables us to live as the creations God intended us to be – with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. http://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Sylvia-Billington-The-Holy-Spirit.mp3

Helen O’Brien, one of Jubilee's Life Group leaders, talks about the letters of the Bible. Thirteen of the letters were written by Paul. The man who used to kill Christians until he met Jesus. Helen talks about the purpose of Paul's letters; among other things, they were written to encourage, teach, ask for help and send love. http://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Helen-OBrien-Letters-of-the-Bible.mp3

Ola Dosunmu, one of Jubilee's Life Group leaders, talks about why it's important to build our relationships with God. Ola talks about the best ways to do that – including: – Talk to God daily through prayer– Study the Bible– Spend time with other believers– Be patient and give it time to grow http://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Ola-Dosunmu-Build-that-relationship.mp3

Visiting speaker Chris Butterworth on the Kingdom of God. In “Seek first the kingdom”, former Jubilee elder Chris looks at Matthew 6 – essentially Jesus' manifesto, in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount. Part of the Sermon on the Mount is Jesus teaching the disciples how to pray and what they should be praying for – that God's kingdom become a reality here on earth. As Chris says, we all need to be clear about who we are and what God has commissioned us to do in our role as His ambassadors. http://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Chris-Butterworth-The-Kingdom-of-God.mp3

Rick Robertson of Jubilee Church Wirral on Matthew 7: 7-11. In this excerpt from the Sermon on the Mount, Rick highlights how clear Jesus is about the goodness of the father, God. Rick also talks about how Jesus constantly tells us to ask God for help in our lives and helps us with how to pray. It’s easy to stop asking, to forget how good God is and to forget that He specifically instructs us to pray. Not once in the entire New Testament does Jesus tell us not to ask for what we want. That doesn’t mean we will be given everything we ask for – but we shouldn’t let that stop us from asking. http://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Rick-Robertson-Faith-to-Ask.mp3

Guest speaker Graham Webb, of Jubilee Church Liverpool, looks at the Book of Ruth. Graham reminds us that God uses “wounded warriors” like Naomi to send a message to non-believers. Believers who remain faithful to Christ, despite what they're going through, are unusual and powerful and attractive to non-believers. It makes us stand out. By showing kindness to others, we are allowing Jesus to work through us to open the door for a neighbour, friend or colleague to come to God. http://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Graham-Webb-The-Book-of-Ruth.mp3

Sylvia on the importance of knowing and regularly reading the word of God – the Bible. Our God is a faithful God, but if we don't have His words inside us then we can't stand on them in times of struggle and hardship. Sylvia talks about how when Satan tried to tempt him, Jesus had an answer to every temptation. Every question has an answer in the Bible. Whatever is going on in your life, do you have a word of God for it? http://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sylvia-Billington-The-Word-of-God.mp3

Tim Hughes with our 2024 Father's Day message. Tim looks at how fathering is more than biology. Everyone listening to or watching this message has not only had a biological father, but had someone who has had influence on their life – whether that's good or bad. All of us have been an influence on others too, and all of us want to see more good fathering in the world. Tim looks at that the Bible tells us about this, and about how it's full of good examples of fathers, not least Abraham – the father of many nations. http://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Tim-Hughes-Fathers-Day-2024.mp3

Graham Hill of Jubilee Church Wirral on the Parable of the Sower and what it means for us today. The Parable of the Sower can be found in Matthew 1: 1-13. That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. 3 Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “A farmer went out to sow his seed. 4 As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. 5 Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. 6 But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. 7 Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants. 8 Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop—a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. 9 Whoever has ears, let them hear.” 10 The disciples came to him and asked, “Why do you speak to the people in parables?” 11 He replied, “Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. 12 Whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. 13 This is why I speak to them in parables: “Though seeing, they do not see;though hearing, they do not hear or understand. 14 In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah: “‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding;you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.15 For this people's heart has become calloused;they hardly hear with their ears,and they have closed their eyes.Otherwise they might see with their eyes,hear with their ears,understand with their heartsand turn, and I would heal them.'[a] 16 But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear. 17 For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it. 18 “Listen then to what the parable of the sower means: 19 When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart. This is the seed sown along the path. 20 The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. 21 But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away. 22 The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful. 23 But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.” http://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Graham-Hill-The-Parable-of-the-Sower.mp3

Chris Griffiths: Love God's love for us is the greatest love story ever told. Chris Griffiths of Jubilee Church Wirral looks at love in the context of what Jesus did, why he did it and what that means for us today. Chris also looks at all the different types of love mentioned in Greek in the Bible – Eros (romantic, passionate love); Philia (intimate, authentic friendship); Erotoropia or ludus (playful, flirtatious love); Storge (unconditional, familial love); Philautia (compassionate self-love); Pragma (committed, companionate love); Agápe (empathetic, universal love). http://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Chris-Griffiths-Love.mp3

Rick Robertson: Adoption Rick continues his series on God the Father by looking at what it means to be adopted into God’s family – to become a part of God’s family. Paul talks about this in Galatians 3:26-4:7, Romans 8:12-17 and Ephesians 1:4-6. In these letters, Paul is writing to churches in Galatia, Ephesus and Rome to correct some misunderstandings. The people in these churches have started to live by Old Testament rules and regulations. Paul reminds them – and us – that although the Old Testament laws are good, Jesus has come to transform us from the inside out. http://jubileechurchwirral.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Rick-Robertson-Adoption.mp3