I will proclaim the decree of the Lord: He said to me, “You are my Son; today I have become your Father.” (Psalm 2:7 NIV84) Several years ago, at a very low point in my life, I had a vision. In this vision I was standing on the peak of a mountain and God…
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“I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them” Isaiah 42:16 Sometimes I forget that God is not just a comforter, a source of truth or a relief from fear or guilt – God is a…
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“Here is my servant, who I uphold” Isaiah 42:1 This verse shows a wonderful insight into God’s care for Jesus, as he walked out his purpose on the earth. The Father was committed to upholding the Son. And as His servant today, He is committed to upholding you and me. You can relax in…
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Change is horrid. It makes us feel uncomfortable, inadequate and sweaty. Surely it is possible to be successful without actually changing? Without having anyone make us feel inadequate at any moment, teaching us, being an example we could learn from? I have discovered the way to find inner success, without changing at all. It…
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We have a huge passion and vision for God to impact our region and the world in increasing ways. Here’s the basics to Fasting: The Bible presents fasting as something that is good, profitable, and beneficial. The book of Acts records believers fasting before they made important decisions (Acts 13:2; 14:23). Fasting and prayer are often…
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I recently read this simple little blog, and one response to it, and it seemed so natural, rooted, mature. I felt it expressed something of a call to remember simplicity in all our “attractional” platform driven churches. I’m not advocating it as a model…just a reminder: Shaun Groves writes: I’m often asked to speak…
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“60% of UK churches no longer have a corporate prayer meeting.” When I read that stat I wondered about writing a blog “RIP: The British Prayer Meeting”, or “How to revive prayer in a contemporary church setting” etc etc. My worry was no one would click through to read the blog. Unfortunately, the stat…
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British Prime Minister David Cameron’s “Christian Fight Back” speech, made at Downing Street to Christian ministries from across the denominations 3 April 2012. In it he praises what he calls “The Christian Fight Back….”. Remarkable! Here is the full script: “As you know, we have receptions here for Diwali, for Eid, for Jewish New Year,…
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The flow of God’s Spirit just continued in our Hull & Driffield congregations this morning. Amazing testimonies. People giving up sticks. More deaf ears opened. We must be up to about 10 deaf people’s ears opened in 4 days! Even this morning, one little 6 second prayer & an ear popped open! So easily it’s…
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It’s Sunday morning. Sat in my “McOffice” preparing for our Sunday morning service. Last night was amazing. One of those glory nights where people just sing in the Spirit, waves of glory moving, for hours. O boy. If anyone has ever thought worship is about a few fast songs and a few slow – they…
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OH MY! Now I know we have a move of God on our hands. Miracles in a hall with worshipping Christians is one thing… Miracles on the streets through young people is another! Our Youth Pastor Chris just led the most amazing Open Air event I’ve ever seen. It’s like being in the book of…
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When you have a 3 year old, it doesn’t matter that you only got to bed at 2am cos God was moving…. He’s still going to get up before 6am! ha! What an incredible night last night was. Just so many healings! Another lady healed of post-stroke symptoms was healed last night and waited side…
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Blind eyes open, deaf ears open, we hear testimony of a guy who’d been wheelchair bound after a stroke. He got healed last night, travelled home. He had never been able to carry his wife over the threshold when they got married. So last night he carried her into their home!! He is completely healed!!…
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What a day! 400 gathered at church for our day of teaching! Soooo many healings! Loads of backs, hips, necks healed! And such a great sense of God’s presence. The picture shows Nathan chatting to Ken Gott in the green room. Getting ready for an awesome night!
The Tech crews, prayer teams and admin staff are working flat out to prepare for this afternoon Leaders Forum at New Life, where over 250 leaders will gather, and tonights Revival Service at City Hall (See Pic). I am constantly amazed by the hard work of our teams who go “over and above” every time!…
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It’s the day before we begin the largest revival gathering in Hull in living memory! I’m making the most of a quiet day before it get’s wild. Most of the 4400 seats available over the next three days, across five great events, are booked up, by people from our region & across Europe. Expectations are…
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As we enter this new year there is a distinct sense of it being not just a new year, but a new day, a new era. Joshua chapter one is often quoted and preached at the start of a new year or new venture, but God’s command to Joshua to be strong, courageous & careful…
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I hear the “sound of a heavy rain”. The horizon is awash with small prophetic clouds, “the size of a man’s hand” 1 Kings 18:41-46. Something is going on in the heavenlies and here’s my reasoning: 1. The “great” can feel it: The Queen states “Jesus wasn’t a Philosopher …. but a Saviour who came…
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One of our Prime Ministers, in recent years, proclaimed that Britain is a Christian country, and that the Anglican church should spearhead a revival of Christian morality. The statements were brave and almost unprecedented from a PM in living memory. While many Christians were celebrating his bravery, some immediately engaged in friendly fire, picking holes…
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I realise this may be an utter surprise to those who don’t lead churches… but us pastors can have bad, bad days. Often, Sundays! Now, lots of things make me grumpy. I know it shouldn’t be so, but sometimes Sunday isn’t so much holy for me, as grumpy. Here are the top ten things that…
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