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The term 'the communion of saints' is not one that is often spoken of in many Baptist churches. And yet, the book of Hebrews clearly sets out how as believers we are 'surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses' (Hebrews 12:1) - a reason for encouragement and perseverance. What does it mean to follow the way of Jesus in these days in the place where we’ve been called to live?

Jonathan and David's Old Testament friendship was an unlikely one, given their very different backgrounds as a prince and a shepherd boy respectively. However, that friendship points us forward to Jesus - and to his love for the world.

The story of David and Goliath may be a very familar one, but we can still take lessons from it in how God provides, strengthens and calls us into relationship with him - and to use the gifts he has given us.

David's life was full of various exploits - and at no point does the Bible paint him as perfect. As we begin a series looking at his life, we see that a life of faith sometimes calls us to take risks - and can involve some surprising choices!

Behind the word 'Gospel' is the sense of good news. And it's also about a royal announcement of a coming King. The Gospel results in an invitation for all to give their lives to King Jesus and join in his project of putting all things right.

Psalm 139 offers some astonishing insights into how our all-powerful, all-knowing and all-seeing God knows us intimately and invites us to know him personally - regardless of who we are and how we are formed.

God speaks to people in different ways - but how do we respond? The book of Jonah gives us some important principles we can all apply.

Human beings were made to worship - but there is far more to worship than music. Our service to God is integral to our worship

God sometimes calls us out of our comfort zones. Could he be doing that for you? And have you ever wondered whether any of the assumptions you make need to be challenged?

Do you trust God to know what's best for you? We all have choices to make - and the answer to what's right or wrong lies with the Creator. As the words of the Sermon on the Mount draw towards a conclusion, Jesus challenges his followers on the choices they face.