In Part 5 David Armstrong, John Herron & Stephanie Wilson finish the prayer practice series with a Q&A and discussion that includes their experiences of prayer, the purpose of prayer and how we might understand unanswered prayer.
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In Prayer part 4 David Armstrong explores the fourth stage of prayer: being with God or what the ancient Christians called “union” with God. To contemplate is to look, to gaze upon the beauty of God, receiving his love pouring out toward you in Christ and by the Spirit, and then giving your love back in return.
In Prayer part 3 John Herron helps us understand that prayer is not just when we talk but when we listen to hear his voice. As Jesus said in John 10v27, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” This is a Spirit-generated desire in the heart of a disciple of Jesus.
In Prayer part 2 Stephanie Wilson helps us begin to learn how to talk with God using our own words to God — to share what’s on our mind, our heart. Our pain, our joy, our hopes and fears. We can’t help but desire to interact with God in a more authentic, personalised way.
In Prayer part 1 David Armstrong explores the first stage of prayer: talking to God. One of the single most important tasks of discipleship to Jesus is starting, habituating, and fine-tuning a daily prayer rhythm. So we start our four-week journey simply, by praying pre-made prayers, or what some call a liturgy, to God.
As followers of Jesus we invited to locate ourselves in a bigger story, the story of God. This is a story with ancient roots that is still unfolding, and we are invited to embody and live out.
This Sunday we spent the morning gathering in a time of prayer for Ukraine and it’s people
Over the past several Sundays one portion of our liturgy has been ‘Prayer for Others’, lead written by people in our community.
We trust these prayers will bless you and also create a sacred spacious place in you where you can carry others to God in prayer.
Over the past several Sundays one portion of our liturgy has been ‘Prayer for Others’, lead written by people in our community.
We trust these prayers will bless you and also create a sacred spacious place in you where you can carry others to God in prayer.
A collection of ‘Prayers for Others’ written and read by people in the Redeemer community.
A collection of ‘Prayers for Others’ written and read by people in the Redeemer community.
Ryan Hawthorne continues our six week series in the run up to Lent.
David Armstrong beings our new series on Practicing Presence as prepare for a week of prayer and fasting.
David Armstrong asks the question "What time is it, Redeemer?" and shares insight into the season we are being led int as a community - one of seeking the face of God in prayer. To help with this we remember the ancient way of the Celtic Christians who, instead of forcing their agenda, paid attention to what was already happening and stewarded that... much like a farmer stewards the land in season. (This is the second part of a two part talk). This series ‘Resident Aliens’ explores the idea of the church living in a strange age. Over the six talks we looked at the communal identity of the church, why it matters and what it's for
Holy Habits' is a series that looks at some of the key practices that help us experience change and transformation, forming us on the road of becoming more like Jesus. Stephanie Wilson shares on the practice of prayer as listening and the intentional pursuit of hearing from God
Guest speaker and friend Alain Emerson preaches on 'Luminous Dark', showing us that when we are going through hell we can be reassured that Jesus has already been there, and is right there with us as it happens. Alain Emerson is Irish National Director of 24-7 Prayer and one of the lead Pastors at Emmanuel Church, a thriving young church in Lurgan, Northern Ireland. Alain has a passion to see God do a new thing in Ireland. He is married to Rachel and they have two daughters, Annie and Erin.
Holy Habits' is a series that looks at some of the key practices that help us experience change and transformation, forming us on the road of becoming more like Jesus. Ryan Hawthorne uses the images of prayer as both an anchor and a kite to help us see how God uses prayer to change both us and the world, giving practical recommendations for embedding it in our lives.
Holy Habits' is a series that looks at some of the key practices that help us experience change and transformation, forming us on the road of becoming more like Jesus. Daniel Saunders looks at the practice of "prayer and abiding" in John 15:1-17 where Jesus describes himself as the true vine and calls his disciples to remain in him.