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‘If the thought of the cross and Christ being crucified doesn’t move you, you are in a dangerous place…’ Speaking from 1 Corinthians 2 v 1 -5 Ikpe Ibanga recognises the importance of ‘Jesus is enough’ and that no way does he want to ‘empty the cross of Christ of its power’. So humbly, Ikpe brings us to the cross and asks, ‘How does it make you feel when you hear the very words of Jesus?’

Acts 13 v 1 - 12 ‘The church becomes more intentional in its out-reach!’ Pastor Dave Ward encourages us through this scripture to press on in the power of the Holy Spirit to share the life changing message of the gospel even when opposition comes. ‘When we share Jesus in the street we need to know the power of the Holy Spirit’.

‘Where there is no prophetic vision the people perish...’ (Proverbs 29 v 18) ‘The Holy Spirit is the key to Christian life from beginning to end!’ Returning to the book of Acts, Pastor Dave Ward speaks from Chapter 13 v 1 - 3. Looking at how the prophetic functioned in the early church along side how the prophetic has and is shaping what God is doing in King’s Church Selby today corporately and individually.

‘Hope is not escapism!’ We were delighted to welcome Mark Jones this morning who spoke to us from various scriptures about the age to come and the reality of it now. ‘The Holy Spirit allows us to taste our coming freedom today!’ ‘Faith in the outcome is not faith, faith is belief in the God who brings the outcome!’

Beginning with amazing worship we than celebrated 3 full immersion baptisms. One of those being baptised was Toby aged 15 who made his preaching debut from Matthew 4 v 18 - 20. Toby began with looking at the differences between a cultural and authentic Christian and how we are called to be fishers of men. He also shared some of his testimony and asked us ‘Are you being a fisher of men by displaying your fruits (Galatians 5 v 22) and if not why?’

‘Questions are a good thing!’ Following beautiful worship we looked at Matthew 5 v 1 -17 focusing mostly on v 13 - 16. Declan Rogers unpacked deeper meaning to being Salt and Light and speaks openly about hindrances which can block the light which is in us.

A glimpse into Ephesians (Chapter 1 v 7 - 8) and the wonder of salvation. A beautifully honest and truthful talk by young mum of 2, Naomi Dodds, focusing on identity in Jesus whilst juggling the pressures of motherhood. ‘Having a mum who knows and loves Jesus is far more important then a perfect one or one trying to be perfect!’

‘We know who we are in Christ by the practical application of how we live through trials and tribulations!’ Pastor Dave Ward continues Acts 12 from v 6 - 19 and asks the question, ‘How can Peter, who was facing imminent death, sleep so deeply?’. Looking at Peter’s complete faith in God we ask ourselves, ‘What is our relationship like to the Holy Spirit?’.

‘LORD You are good and your mercy endures for ever!’ Psalm 136 sets the scene for beautiful worship this morning leading us into the throne room of God, followed by a very powerful talk by Pastor Dave Ward from Acts 12 v 1 - 10. Looking at the perplexing circumstances of Acts 12 and asking ‘Why was the apostle James killed and the apostle Peter freed?’ And ‘How are we going to live our lives between now and death?’

‘When Jesus is on the scene we see the extraordinary!’ Following a wonderful time of worship, a fantastic report from our 11-17’s who attended NewDay and the dedication of Levi Ikpe, Pastor Dave Ward spoke from Mark 10 v 13 - 16. Do we see our neediness of God as a baby needs his parents?