St Aldates Church

Speaking to his disciples, Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would be with us forever. But who is the Holy Spirit, and what difference does he make in our everyday lives? Stephen encourages us to be holy, which is only possible because the spirit of the sovereign Lord lives in us. John 14.15-26

Owen brings a word as well as illustrations of the dream in Daniel 7:1-14. Not only is this dream a prophecy of the future to come but more importantly a revelation of the future we have in the Son of Man, Jesus.

The church in Acts was on fire for Jesus - having been filled with the Holy Spirit, these Christians were marked by their distinctive lifestyle, and the community grew exponentially. This week, pastor of theology Simon Ponsonby launched our Holy Spirit series, looking at how the early church’s rhythm of life helps us to be fully alive, walking in the power of the Spirit, and working to transform our communities. Acts 2.42-47

We can’t pray come Holy Spirit if we’re not prepared to go with the Holy Spirit. But the Spirit gives us power and boldness and freedom to go where he leads us. Let’s be re-filled with the presence of the Spirit this Pentecost as we walk with integrity in our daily lives.

When we are filled by the Spirit, led by the Spirit, and transformed by the Spirit, our lives will naturally witness to Jesus. This Pentecost, Simon encourages us to be filled by the Spirit, and transformed to be individuals who live wholeheartedly for him.Acts 1:8 “You will receive power when the Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the Earth.”

"The lion in Daniel allows him to face the lion in the den." Simon looks deeper into Daniel 6:1-10, looking deeper into how his integrity is cultivated in intimacy with God.

Patterns of prayer in our daily life can act as anchors during our 'lion in the den' moments. Tom Barber teaches from Daniel 6:10-23, continuing on our Bold Integrity series looking at how standing strong in our faith leads to transformation.

Daniel’s pattern of consistent prayer prepares him for the biggest trial of his life: the Lion’s den. Mark encourages us to turn to God first in times of testing and trials - prioritising our walk with God and trusting that he will prepare us, equip us and walk with us in the struggles ahead.

Have you ever felt distant from his presence while going through a trial? Jesus is near even when we stray away. Bishop Steven unravels Luke 24: 13-35, to reveal a saviour that speaks to us in all circumstances, never distant and always working.

Holiness is far more than pure moral living but undivided worship to God. Emily unpacks Daniel 5, highlighting how Daniel’s intimacy with the Lord allowed him to live a life of integrity and hearing from him. Is holiness forming who you are today? 

What is God writing on the wall of your life? Simon unpacks Daniel 5, helping us to think about what it looks like to honour God in every area of our lives.Daniel 5.1-12 

To have integrity means to have an undivided life. How can we increase our integrity in order to face difficult situations in our lives with courage and confidence? Looking at Daniel 3, Stephen encourages us to draw close to Jesus, our ultimate source of strength, in times of challenge.

How do you respond as a Christian under pressure? Mark Brickman brings us a word on the first chapter of Daniel and the importance of having our identity set in Christ in order to live out a life with integrity.

The book of Daniel begins with a decision. Daniel chooses God and in doing so he denies himself. Emilie Middleton speaks a word about what it means for us to put God first and to deny ourselves.

How can we be resilient disciples of Jesus in a complex world? Laura kicks off our new series "Bold Identity" looking at the book of Daniel and the lessons we can learn from his unwavering trust in God in the midst of the pressures of life.

When Peter denied Jesus three times, no one could have predicted it. When Jesus calls us to follow him, he already knows our greatest weaknesses and failures, but he calls us anyway. In this sermon, Stephen encourages us that Jesus’ purpose for your life is not dependent on your perfect performance.

On the road to Emmaus, Jesus walks and talks with two disheartened disciples; comforting them and communing with them. If you’re suffering, come before Jesus, lean into his presence, and he will meet you there.

After Jesus rose from the dead, he walked to Emmaus with two-little known individuals, and revealed himself as their Messiah. Their journey reveals that Jesus wants to reveal himself to us, as we are, and changes us for the long-haul.

The best news the world has ever heard, came from an empty tomb. Simon explains why Easter is a reason to uncork the Champagne: our sins are forgiven through the cross, death is defeated through the resurrection, and Jesus is revealed as Lord of all.

“He has risen, just as he said” - those seven words changed everything. On Easter Sunday, Stephen explains why Jesus’ resurrection is life-changing for all of us.