The Kingdom Without the King

Throughout the Bible, we find fascinating stories of people encountering God — with each encounter revealing something about the nature of God and ourselves. The first complete story of a God encounter is a sad one — the story of Adam and Eve and the fall of man. But despite the tragic consequences of the fall, in this story, we find a God who still pursues us despite our sins and covers our shame. The writers of scripture repeatedly warned us of the dangers of “the world” — part of the unholy trinity of “the world, the flesh, and the devil.” But what do they mean by “the world”? And how do we keep ourselves from being polluted by it? Join us as Todd looks at why “the world” is so destructive to our souls.

The Kingdom Without the KTodd RobertsJune 25, 2023Antioch SheffieldTodd Roberts

An Irreplaceable Role

Everyone knows the irreplaceable importance of fathers, either because of the comfort, steadiness, and love we received from an attentive dad — or because of the pain caused by his absence or brokenness. But why do fathers have such an irreplaceable role? And what do we do with the pain caused by dads who have let us down? On Sunday Todd reflected on the irreplaceable role of a father.

Fathers DayTodd RobertsJune 18, 2023Antioch SheffieldTodd Roberts

The Practice of Communion

Why do we take communion? For many Christians, communion is one of those things we do but we’re not always sure why we do it. As a result, we miss the power and beauty of this sacrament. Today, Todd looks at both why and how we take communion.

The Practice of CommunionTodd RobertsJune 11, 2023Antioch SheffieldTodd Roberts

Keep My Spirit Alive

The Bible views a person as more than just a physical being, it describes us as a triune being — comprised of a spirit, soul, and body. In our culture, we often attend to the needs of our bodies and souls, but we often neglect our spirit. So how do we cause our spirit man to flourish? Peter Humphrey looks at what dulls our spirits and what makes them come alive.

All Who are Thirsty

We all know what it’s like to be physically thirsty, but do we recognise that we have spiritual thirst as well? God created our hearts to be filled with His presence, but we often settle for poor substitutes. So, how can we satisfy our spiritual thirst? Todd looks at Jesus’ invitation to “all who are thirsty.”

The Gift of The SpiritTodd RobertsMay 28, 2023Antioch SheffieldTodd Roberts

Diving Deep Into The Holy Spirit

The gift of the Spirit means that God has come to dwell in our hearts permanently. But if God dwells in us, why isn’t it more of a tangible reality in our lives? Lauren shares with us some practical tools for learning to connect with the Holy Spirit in day-to-day life.

The Advocate

For many believers, the Holy Spirit can be difficult to relate to. Unlike Jesus and the Father, the Holy Spirit can feel very ethereal. But the Bible is full of scriptures which help us understand who the Holy Spirit is, as well as his role in our lives. Join us as Ian explores how the Holy Spirit is our Advocate who empowers us to live a life of obedience to God.

The Gift of The SpiritIan MertonMay 16, 2023Antioch SheffieldIan Merton

Celebration Sunday

Sunday was our annual Celebration Sunday — where we celebrated new life in our midst by dedicating babies and baptising new believers — all topped off with an ice cream cone.

God Stories - Nigel Williams

What does it look like when Jesus transforms a life? This week, we have an interview with Nigel Williams, author of the book "From Darkness to Light" -- which tells how Jesus freed him from a life of crime, addiction, and mental illness. His astonishing story demonstrates that no one is so lost that Jesus cannot rescue them.

God StoriesAntioch SheffieldApril 30, 2023Antioch SheffieldGuest Speaker

The Road To Emmaus

Jesus’ disciples were despondent in the aftermath of His death. But one by one, the good news of the resurrection lifted them from the depths of despair into the heights of joy. Pete Humphrey looks at Luke’s account of two disciples’ encounter with the risen Jesus on the road to Emmaus, which gives us a glimpse of that dramatic reversal — as well as principles of faith for all of us who follow the risen Christ today.

Easter 2023Antioch SheffieldApril 23, 2023Antioch SheffieldPeter Humphrey

What the Resurrection Means for Today

Easter and the resurrection of Jesus is arguably the most significant event in all of history, but how many of us take the time to really think about what the resurrection means for us today? Join us as Ian shares how the resurrection means more to us than going to heaven one day, it is something that allows us to experience the fullness of life here on earth.

Easter 2023Ian MertonApril 16, 2023Antioch SheffieldIan Merton

Easter Sunday 2023

Why is there often such a wide gap between Jesus’ bold promises about prayer and our actual experience of prayer? Is Jesus guilty of false advertising, or are there other explanations? Todd addresses the elephant in the room in any conversation on prayer through the story of Lazarus. Jesus’ death and resurrection is a historical fact. But more importantly, it was a reversal of the consequences of the fall that began in the Garden of Eden, culminating in the reversal of death itself. As a result, sin and death no longer have the final word — Jesus will triumph over all.

Easter 2023Todd RobertsApril 9, 2023Antioch SheffieldTodd Roberts

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