Living Word Community Church Basildon

David speaks inspirationally and prophetically about our identity and ensuring an intimate relationship with God.

The prayer of Jabez has sometimes been described as a prayer for prosperity. Tim takes the first line of Jabez prayer and asks us to look again at what is in the God's blessing box in the light of the awesome work of Christ.

Concluding and summarising our series in Romans, Chrissie exalts us to be on our guard against allowing modern thinking to dilute the truth of the gospel

Using a verse from Isaiah 40, 'Those whose hope is in the Lord will renew their strength', Rick turns to Romans 15 to ask, 'Is your dream God's dream for you?'.....for God is the God of hope ( Rom 15:13) who wants you to overflow with joy and peace by the power of the Holy Spirit, certain of His unique plan for your future.

In his Easter Sunday message, Rick combines the major theme of Romans 13 with the question, 'Do you believe that God is in full control today?'

Ricky asks many telling questions as he takes us on a journey involving our natural behaviour and the biblical standard given in Gal 5:22 revealing the nine-fold characteristics making up the 'fruit of the Spirit'.

In continuing our study in Romans, Ricky reminds us that chapters 10 and 11 fit well with where we are as a church, in that God is seeking to make changes that will benefit us, whilst at the same time assuring us that, 'We are saved by grace'......but for a purpose!......and carry a warning about disobedience and the dangers of modern thinking that seeks to limit and override basic scriptural values.

In obedience to the Holy Spirit's prompting, Alan puts aside his prepared message for the church to share in the context of breaking bread together, the need in these times of significant transition, to reawaken Kingdom priorities within us.

Tim provides a clear distinction between believing that individual effort can earn greater favour with God, and the truth that Jesus' sacrifice is solely the basis of our full acceptance by Him.

Using an interpreter to translate from his native Dutch, Raadj brings a powerful message highlighting the differences between 'joy' and happiness, convincingly demonstrating that the 'The joy of the Lord' never diminishes even in times of severe adversity.

Raadj Gonesh gives an impassioned discourse using the Ezekiel 37 narrative on the valley of dry bones to show how the presence of the Holy Spirit can infuse new life into that which is spiritually dead.

Bladimir reminds us of the overwhelming, permanent love of God. His salvation plan leaves us declared 'not guilty' to all our sin, past, present and future. God's punishment for all the sins of the world has been dealt with through the sacrifice provided by Jesus' death on the cross. Such an unmerited gift from God amazingly is irrevocable and allows the believer perfect peace and abundant life.

Tim succinctly elaborates on the difference between the Jew that lives under the Old Testament law, and the New Testament Christian who is a recipient of God's grace guaranteeing knowing peace with Him.

Rick reminds us that as Christians we are not immune from experiencing pain and suffering that this world and people can inflict, but that Jesus can and does provide restorative love to help us through such difficulties.

With a brief account of the standing that Paul's letter to the Roman church has in Christian theology, and its usefulness in describing an unsaved person's need for God's gift of salvation, Brian attempts to describe how a Christian believer needs to show love to all who behave in a manner ignorant of God's righteous ways.

In the Advent series leading up to Christmas, Tim shares the reactions that people make to promises that have been kept and those that have been broken

Rick looks at the dilemma of ignoring a contradictory prophetic warning when The Holy Spirit has directed otherwise.

Drawing from Paul's third missional journey, Rick reflects upon his character and determination to finish the task, reminding us today that no matter how daunting our task might be, our mission too is to make every effort to share the gospel.

Sue deals with the scattering of the disciples as a result of the persecution of the young church, recognising this was all part of God's plan to spread the gospel. She alludes to trouble becoming the norm for a Christian believer. Although this can be costly, the presence of the Holy Spirit will empower, guide and comfort in such times of adversity.

Rick talks from Acts 4 about our need to surrender our all at the feet of Jesus just as Barnabus had laid his all at the feet of the Apostles, and the subsequent awful cost of lying to the Holy Spirit by Ananias and Sapphira with their attempt to receive glory from their deception.