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Adam Bird


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    Inspired (part 3) - The Breaking & The Hope | Adam Bird (Sunnyhill Ferndown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 37:51


    Dive into Part 3 of our Inspired series as we explore the powerful story of Scripture and how God's Word, combined with His Spirit, brings life, hope, and transformation.

    If This Is The End (Part 1) | Dom Bird (Poole Campus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 48:19


    This is the first of a bunch of sermons in the 'If This Is The End' Series.This series will unpack what the Last Days or End Times are and what that means for us as Christians.

    Inspired (part 2) | More than a Story | Adam Bird (Sunnyhill Ferndown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 42:10


    Ever thought the Bible was just an old book on the shelf? Think again! In this message we kick off the big story at “In the beginning...” and discover how God's Word is alive, fun, and totally life-changing—helping us find direction, purpose, and our true identity. Join us for Part 2 of Inspired and see how Act 1 of the Great Story sets the stage for everything that follows.

    Unstoppable | Pastor Dom Bird (Poole Campus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 37:03


    In this message, Dom addresses the sadness and heaviness from the last week with the assassination of Charlie Kirk and how Satan cannot stop the church and its message from advancing.  'The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church' - Tertullian.  Hope is alive — because Jesus has already won the victory!

    Inspired (part 1) - More than a Book | Adam Bird (Sunnyhill Ferndown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 37:37


    The Bible is more than a book — it's God's breath on a page, alive with promises that equip us for life and godliness. In this new series Inspired, we unpack why Scripture is trustworthy, powerful, and life-changing when applied. Get ready to see the Bible not just as ink on paper, but as God's living Word that lights your path and fuels your faith.

    Don't Get Dissed - Dom Bird - Poole Campus

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 55:38


    This is a very practical way to deal with the hardships of christian life.Dom discusses '3 Disses':Disappointed - unmet expectations that leave us woundedDiscouragement - losing heart and feeling deflated.Disengagement - withdrawing from church or mission.Dom ends by reiterating the importance of church and community in the times where we may be disappointed, discouraged and feel tempted to disengage.

    How To Be Cool | Sunnyhill Ferndown (Adam Bird)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 33:51


    Discover the surprising, Bible-shaped path to being truly “cool”—rooted in revering Christ, living with a visible hope, and answering with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15). Adam contrasts image-chasing with a life anchored in God's promises, and explore how trust in Jesus transforms our everyday responses. If you've ever wondered how to stand out without showing off, this one's for you.

    Summer Camp - What's Your Name? | Phil Coleman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 46:17


    Looking at two important moments in the life of Jacob, we see his journey from deceit to honesty, from letting his identity hold him back to allowing God to giving him a new identity. Through the grace of God, we, like Jacob can advance into our future.

    Summer Camp - Advance | Adam Bird

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 50:29


    Ready to advance? In this message we explore how renewing our minds (Romans 12) fuels bold faith to expect great things from God and attempt great things for God, with stories from Scripture and real life. Don't leave the same as you arrived—let God transform your thinking and your future today.

    Summer Camp | Summer in the Psalms - One for the Road | Louise Bird

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 50:22


    Rounding off the 'Summer in the Psalms' series by unpacking Psalm 121.Exploring what it means to ADVANCE with Jesus—personally and together as a church. From funny (and slightly terrifying!) road-trip moments to the real perils of the journey—slipping into sin, running dry under the “sun,” and battles in the mind under the “moon”—we learn to lift our eyes beyond the noisy “hills” and drink from the Living Spring. If you're ready to move from routine to renewal, this message will help you fix your eyes on Jesus, hydrate your soul, and advance!

    Summer in the Psalms | What's in a name? | Kevin Sissons | Poole Campus

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 51:20


    This is a continuation of the Summer in the Psalms series.Kevin begins by discussing the fact that in the old testament, names carried great meaning. An example he used was 'Jacob' and how the name means to ‘take hold of'. Jacob took hold of many things that was not his such as Esau's birthright.Kevin then discusses example about the significance of our name and God's name.One example is: Psalm 8 starts by saying LORD our Lord, how great is your name? And it is repeated in the final verse. The first Lord was YHWH and the second refers to Adonai, and this points to His position in our life.The three names for God that Kevin focused on are:Jehovah-Jireh - The ProviderJehovah Rapha - The HealerJehovah-Nissi - The Banner

    Summer in the Psalms - Psalm 139 part 2 | Dan Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 47:34


    Psalm 139 reminds us that God knows us better than we know ourselves — and still chooses to love us! In this message, Daniel unpacks how God's presence, His thoughts about us, and His work of restoration shape our identity and security. Watch now and be encouraged that you are His masterpiece, chosen and worth it!

    Summer in the Psalms - Know Me | Colin Mengell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 31:16


    This is a continuation in the Summer in the Psalms Series.Colin looks at Psalm 139 and talks about things such as identity in God and a prayer of surrender that asks God to search our heart and find anything that is not of Him and then to lead us in His ways.

    Summer in the Psalms - Happy! | Adam Bird (Sunnyhill Ferndown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 41:36


    "Clap along if you know what happiness is to you!" Discover the secret to true prosperity and happiness straight from Psalm 1. In this inspiring and practical message, we explore what to say “no” to, what to say “yes” to, and how to root your life so that you bear lasting fruit. Get ready for ancient wisdom, real-life stories, and a clear roadmap to a blessed life that actually works today.

    Summer in the Psalms (Part 2) - The Chosen King

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 41:59


    This is a continuation in the Summer in the Psalms Series.Phil starts by discussing how Psalm 2 is at the heart of the coronation of an earthly king, such as the king of England. He then highlights how the bible always has many layers and uses an illustration of Russian doll's to show these many layers, while being one story.The parallel of ‘the chosen king' seems to point towards also being the Son of God, though this may have been controversial at the time.Psalm 2 is ultimately about Jesus. This doesn't mean it isn't about david and solomon, but it points to how david and solomon's story ultimately tie in to Jesus.

    Summer in the Psalms - Putting on your Soul Pants | Adam Bird (Sunnyhill Ferndown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 46:14


    Get ready to laugh and reflect with this powerful message, "Putting on Your Soul Pants." Pastor Adam explores Psalm 42 and 43, diving into real talk about depression, spiritual hunger, and finding hope in God. This encouraging word is honest, humorous, and full of biblical wisdom for anyone feeling dry, distant, or down.

    Summer in the Psalms (Part 1) - Ancient Songs. Timeless Hope.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 45:01


    This is the start of a new series in the psalms.Dom starts by showing how the book of psalms echo the Torah and how even the individual psalms have reminiscence of the torah.Dom then goes on to share how God is trying to build a 'Psalm 84 Church'.

    Summer in the Psalms - Psalm 117 | Andy Gilbert (Sunnyhill Ferndown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 44:53


    Small Chapter, Big God! Join us as we dive into Psalm 117, the smallest chapter in the Bible with the biggest message—God's unwavering love reaches all nations and peoples! Discover how a seemingly small psalm becomes a global mission call and a powerful reminder that even our smallest steps of praise can lead to massive impact. Don't forget to subscribe and comment—your praise might just open someone else's prison doors!

    Summer in the Psalms - Psalm 139 | Daniel Jackson (Sunnyhill Ferndown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 38:53


    Ever felt like someone opened your mail—and got a window into your soul? That's kind of what reading the Psalms feels like: intimate, honest, raw prayers that God has preserved for us to read, relate to, and pray ourselves. In this message, we dive into Psalm 139 to discover what it reveals about God, ourselves, and how deeply we're known, loved, and secure in Him.

    What it means to be Pentacostal - Empowered - The Battle - Dom Bird (Poole Campus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 47:34


    This is the final part of the Empowered Series. Dom discussed sanctification and uses Hebrews 10:14 as a reference. This challenging message asks the question, if we are not being made holy, then have we been made perfect? The idea that if there is no fruit or evidence of a heart that's been touched by Jesus then you have to question wether you have been made perfect.

    What is means to be Pentacostal - The Power In Tension - EMPOWERED (Part 6) | Beth Pink (Poole Campus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 37:40


    This is a continuation of the EMPOWERED series and Beth discusses a prophetic picture that the Lord put on her heart. It touches on an exercise band that needs to be stretched to be used properly and to work properly. You need tension to build momentum. We cant just pursue the slack.Beth also discusses the idea that we can focus on alot of the lack in life but we can miss out on alot of blessings.

    Life in the Flow - When the flow becomes a Storm | Adam Bird (Sunnyhill Ferndown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 38:00


    Even when you're in the flow of God's will, life can still lead you into a storm. In this message, we explore how storms—like those faced by the disciples, Paul and Captain Sully — don't always mean we've done something wrong, but may be opportunities to deepen trust, build faith, and take our next step. Whether you're navigating uncertainty or clinging to broken pieces, you're not alone—God sees you, sustains you, and still has purpose for you.

    What is means to be Pentacostal - Presence Driven - EMPOWERED (Part 5) | Pastor Dom Bird (Poole Campus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 50:05


    This is a continuation of the EMPOWERED series and we talk about how, instead of pursuing Personality, Purpose, Programme, we should pursue His Presence.Personality, Purpose and Programme are all good things but they should be a servant, not a master. 

    Life in the Flow - Take the Next Step | Adam Bird (Sunnyhill Ferndown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 36:52


    In this powerful message, we're encouraged to move deeper in our relationship with the Holy Spirit, one step at a time. Drawing from personal reflection, scripture, and Ezekiel's vision, the message reminds us that growth with God is a journey—sometimes bold, sometimes slow—but always forward. Whether you're ankle-deep or fully immersed, the invitation is clear: listen, trust, and take your next step.

    What is means to be Pentacostal - EMPOWERED (Part 4) | Pastor Dom Bird (Poole Campus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 44:43


    This is a continuation of the EMPOWERED series. 

    Life in the Flow - The Body & The Blood | Adam Bird (Sunnyhill Ferndown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 36:39


    Today's message was a powerful reminder that communion isn't just a ritual—it's a supernatural reset. We examined how the blood of Jesus sets us free, cleans us up, makes us right with God, and opens the door to healing, holiness, and full access to His presence. As we took the bread and the cup, we didn't just remember—we declared victory, freedom, and life in all its fullness!

    What is means to be Pentacostal - EMPOWERED (Part 3) | Kevin Sissons (Poole Campus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 43:10


    This is a continuation of the EMPOWERED series. Kevin talks about how Pentacostal churches can be peculiar, and how we should embrace this and allow the Holy Spirit to move within the moments that don't feel so safe, easy or comfortable.

    Life in the Flow - part 3 | JJ Bird (Sunnyhill Ferndown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 27:47


    In this message from our Life in the Flow series on the Holy Spirit, we dive into the often-misunderstood topic of holiness. Rather than a distant or exclusive standard, holiness is shown to be both a gift we receive through Jesus and a journey we walk in with the Spirit's help. You'll hear how pursuing holiness isn't about religious performance, but about becoming more sensitized to sin, suffering, and God's passionate heart for a set-apart people.

    Life in the Flow (part 2) | Fru Bird (Sunnyhill Ferndown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 39:33


    Pastor Fru explores how embracing the messiness of life—rather than trying to control or eliminate it—creates space for true spiritual growth and soul-deep living. Drawing from Mark 8, she contrasts the tidying and controlling instinct of the self with the surrendered, creative openness of the soul. Jesus doesn't ask us to fix ourselves first—He invites us to follow Him through the tension, trusting that God meets us and fulfils His purposes in the mess.

    What is means to be Pentacostal - EMPOWERED (Part 2) | Pastor Dom Bird (Poole Campus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 37:40


    This is the first part of a series on The Holy Spirit, and Dom talks about Acts 19 where the people of the church didn't know of The Holy Spirit and how the modern church still suffers with the same issue in places.

    What is means to be Pentacostal - EMPOWERED | Pastor Dom Bird (Poole Campus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 34:55


    This is the first part of a series on The Holy Spirit, beginning in Acts 2 to discuss the significance of the apostle waiting up in the upperoom and The Holy Spirit coming upon them.

    Life in the Flow | Adam Bird (Sunnyhill Ferndown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 34:12


    This Pentecost Sunday, we explored what it means to live in the flow of the Holy Spirit—attuned, obedient, and ready to move wherever God leads. Drawing from Joshua 3 and the miraculous crossing of the Jordan, we were reminded that when God calls us forward, it often looks different than before—but always demands faith. If you're ready to stop playing it safe and step into the new thing God is doing, this message is your invitation to dive in.

    YouChoose (Part 6) - Forgiveness | Sophie Parker (Poole Campus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 37:25


    Today, Sophie discusses how important forgiveness is for our walk with Jesus and highlights a passage from 1 Peter which says that Jesus set us an example as to how to not retaliate and even blessing the person you're forgiving. This whole concept is so counter cultural but it is integral to thriving as a christian. Forgiveness isn't just for the opposing party, it's for us to let go of the bitterness that can be so present within the unforgiveness.

    On Purpose (part 12) | Dive In...On Purpose | Adam Bird (Sunnyhill Ferndown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 40:48


    In this heartfelt message, Adam reflects on loss, hope, and the power of stepping into God's presence with expectation. Drawing from Joshua 3 and Isaiah 43, he calls the church to Dive In... on purpose—to live attuned to the Spirit, ready for the new and extraordinary things God is preparing. It's a stirring encouragement to consecrate ourselves, elevate our faith, and move with God into unknown but amazing territory.

    Choose Life | Kevin Sissons

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 36:21


    This week's message is about choosing life—making godly decisions in both the big and small moments of our lives. Drawing from Deuteronomy 30, Kevin shares how choosing to live, love, listen to God's voice, and hold fast to Him leads to blessing and deeper relationship with God. Through personal stories and Scripture, we're reminded that love is a choice, obedience brings life, and we're called to walk in daily partnership with the Holy Spirit.

    On Purpose (part 11) | Discovering Purpose | Aline Gandolfi

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 41:17


    In this powerful and personal message, Aline shares her testimony of God's faithfulness, from unexpected miracles to life-changing revelations about purpose. With passion and humour, she unpacks how we can walk in God's purpose, recognize its enemies, and live a life that glorifies Him through relationship, transformation, love, and trust—even in trials. Be encouraged, challenged, and reminded that what God has placed in you is too good to be kept to yourself.

    YouChoose (Part 4) | Pastor Dom Bird (Poole Campus)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 37:12


    Today we see how God speaking prophetically changed Pastor Dom's message in a single moment and explored the idea of how not choosing life is actually choosing death.We see that we can take time with God to analyse a problem, where it's rooted and what we can do to uproot these things.

    On Purpose (part 10) | Delayed on Purpose | Andy Gilbert

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 42:21


    This week, we dive into the powerful story of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus—where delays feel like letdowns, but God's timing reveals something far greater. Through laughter, honesty, and a few confessions about reading glasses and fence fires, we explore how faith holds steady even when answers seem absent. Don't miss this heart-hitting message about trust, eternal purpose, and the God who shows up right on time.

    YouChoose (Part 3) | Colin Mengell | Poole Campus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 37:57


    Today we again discuss the idea of what it means to ‘choose life' and how community can edify us and keep us accountable in our walk with Jesus.Various scriptures point to God's intention for us to be in community, most notably in Genesis when God says ‘Let us make man in our own image'. This references the very nature of the Trinity modelling community. 

    YouChoose (Part 2) | Dom Bird | Poole Campus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 44:21


    Today we again discuss the idea of what it means to ‘choose life' and how daily obedience and habitually getting into the word is a big part of that.A few key points from the sermon are:Obedience requires sacrifice and its not about control or an earning of love but its an expression of love.God's commands are not a cage, they are a compass.

    On Purpose part 9 | Driven on Purpose | Fabiano Aljava

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 34:11


    Life is short, but eternity is forever — are you living with that in mind? In this powerful message, Fabiano shares a personal story of loss that sparked deep reflection on purpose, legacy, and what it truly means to seek God's kingdom first. Join us as we explore how loving Jesus the King, His Church, and the lost can impact not just your life... but eternity.

    YouChoose | Dom Bird | Poole Campus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 43:35


    Today we discuss the idea of what it means to ‘choose life'. We look at a passage from Deuteronomy 30:19 which essentially says you have now seen Life and Death, Blessings and Curses, So choose life!In society, we are faced with tens of thousands of decisions daily. But Choosing Jesus is the only one that matters ultimately.We should choose Jesus every day because He says; ‘I am the vine and you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing'.(John 15:5)

    On Purpose - Part 8 | Directed on Purpose | Adam Bird (Sunnyhill ~Ferndown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 37:22


    Pastor Fru explores the theme of being 'Directed on Purpose' in our lives. God is the ultimate choreographer. Just as a choreographer designs a beautiful, intricate dance, God lovingly leads each of us into a unique, complex, and abundant expression of His good will -  taking us from what is actual and towards what is possible… What does your abundance look like?

    The Day Death Died | Dom Brid | Poole Campus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 31:34


    Today we talk about the greatest miracle of all time, Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, the Resurrection and the forgiveness of sins.The Empty Grave not only points to God's power but also to what God has planned for us, resurrection on this side of eternity. But in order to be resurrected, there has to be a death: We have to die to ourselves and be born again.

    Joy Next Door | Easter Sunday | Adam Bird (Sunnyhill Ferndown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 37:24


    This Easter Sunday, discover Joy!We see how Jesus' ultimate destination wasn't just the cross or even the resurrection, but the complete restoration of our relationship with God — His joy becomes ours. It's a message packed with parables, laughter, and powerful truth that'll shoot adrenaline into your soul and joy into your week!

    A Rock and A Hard Place | Jake Parker | Poole Campus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 34:25


    Today, guest preacher Jake Parker discusses the concept of feeling like we are in-between a rock and a hard place vs building our lives on the Rock of ages, that is Jesus.We read from Mark 11 to see the fruitless fig tree as a representation of the Pharisees, Outwardly seeming to do and know a lot, but inwardly bearing no fruit. Jake then made thew contrast about our society and saw how even back in Jesus' time, people were crowd pleasers, much like we experience today.We conclude with an invitation to build our lives on the Rock of ages and to not fall victim to the fig tree culture that we live in.

    On Purpose - Part 7 | Departing On Purpose | Adam Bird (Sunnyhill Ferndown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 43:18


    This Palm Sunday message, Departing on Purpose, dives into the story of Jesus riding into Jerusalem not by accident—but with intentional, prophetic purpose (and yes, on a baby donkey!). With humour, heart, and a few childhood head injuries, we explore how Jesus' journey challenges us to stop “parking” in places we were only meant to pass through. Whether it's comfort, grief, success, or fear—this is your call to get moving again, on purpose, into the life God's calling you to.

    On The Mount With Jesus | Phil Coleman | Poole Campus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 46:23


    Today, guest preacher Phil Coleman discusses and contrasts the parallels between the transfiguration in Matthew 17:1-8 and the crucifixion. Jesus' divine glory was literally shining on the mountain top with Elijah and Moses, making these two big prophets look 'normal' in comparison, but then Jesus was exposed to the world on the other mountain and was shamed as He bore the weight of our sins upon Himself as he was crucified.

    On Purpose - part 6 | Disciplined on Purpose | Dan Jackson (Sunnyhill Ferndown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 41:30


    Today, Dan continues our 'On Purpose' series by looking at how we need to be purposeful about being disciplined. We don't want to rely on our own limited abilities and we will truly grow as we submit ourselves to God's instructions and teaching. Living under his grace (Like the Apostle Paul) is the free-est and best place to live.

    More Than a Conquerer | Helen Goldenberg | Poole Campus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 51:05


    Today, Helen Goldenberg preaches on what it means to live life in the victory that God calls us to live in and how, as a church, He want's us to not be the victim but the Victor.

    On Purpose - part 5 | Dangerous On Purpose | Adam Bird (Sunnyhill Ferndown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 41:02


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