Jesus used the symbolism of the Passover meal—a celebration of God’s past deliverance—to usher in a new covenant. In doing so, He established a new way to remember: not what we must bring, but that He became what was needed, fulfilling what we never could. Now we no longer need to strive to measure up but instead are invited to live from the fullness of God's grace.
As we explore the powerful story of Jesus’ anointing in Bethany, we discover a woman’s costly act of love, revealing the true meaning of worship. We ask the question 'What is your oil?' and learn from this powerful story that giving our best to Jesus, no matter the cost, becomes a delight when we know how much He’s worth.
After the Triumphal Entry, Jesus did two surprising things: He cursed a fig tree and cleansed the Temple—actions that might seem unexpected if we think of Him as only 'meek and mild.' But what if these moments reveal something deeper? And what if His message is just as relevant for us today?
Jesus’ last week began with the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem — which was a deliberate fulfilment of prophecy and a public claim to be the Messiah. However, the same crowd that welcomed Him with praise on Sunday were clamouring for His death by Friday because He didn’t meet their expectations of a conquering king. This shift challenges us today: Will we continue to trust and worship God even when He doesn’t act according to our expectations?
Jesus gave us a mandate to GO into all the world and make disciples, but rather than send us out on our own, Jesus invites us to YOKE ourselves to Him — meaning we rely on His strength, guidance, and power rather than our own efforts. By working in partnership with Him, we see a vision of mission that is reliant on His leadership and strength to do what is impossible on our own.
While many associate fasting with personal devotion or intercession, few are aware of its connection in Scripture with “almsgiving” — a practice that combines generosity, serving, and justice. This perspective shifts fasting from a purely inward practice into a tangible way to love and serve our neighbours.
Throughout Scripture and church history, the people of God have found that fasting increases the effectiveness of their prayers. But why? Fasting is a means of humbling ourselves before God, which seems to release God’s Kingdom in surprising ways.
Jesus taught that part of following Him means we will have to deny ourselves. But how can we develop a heart of self-denial while living in a culture that encourages us to indulge every appetite? One way is through the practice of fasting, which cultivates self-denial in us and transforms us to become like Jesus.
Fasting was a routine part of Christian life for the first 1,500 years of church history, but the Western Church rarely practices it anymore. Could it be that we are missing something? What if all those people throughout church history discovered that fasting could usher us into a much richer and more transformative experience of our faith?
How does God transform us to become like Jesus? We commonly think that it’s the result of more information, more self-discipline, or that God will just miraculously fix us. But the pattern we see in Scripture reveals that transformation mostly comes through a process of confrontation, surrender, and practising the way of Jesus.
We’re all in the process of formation. Every day, whether you’re a Christian or not, our culture is forming us to be like someone or something. So the question we all have to ask ourselves is: “What kind of person am I being formed into?” At Antioch, we exist to help you become like Jesus. Our transformation is the foundation for everything we do at church.
On Sunday, we acknowledged the transition into the new year by giving God an opportunity to speak into our lives as we looked back at 2024 and sought His guidance and counsel for 2025.
It's Christmas Eve, so we invite you to pause in your Christmas preparations to join us for a special service for the whole family as we recount the Christmas story and sing carols by candlelight.
Whether it’s Handel’s 'Messiah' or 'Joy to the World', there’s a lot of talk at Christmas about Jesus being a King. But why do we proclaim Him “King” when Jesus never held political power of any sort? But when we understand the nature of Jesus’ kingship, we see that He truly is the King of Kings.
When the angel appeared to Joseph in the nativity story, he not only told Joseph what to name the baby but also why he should have that name: because the child would save his people from their sins. The name of Jesus not only reveals his identity and mission, but it also confronts us with an uncomfortable truth: we need saving.
We often sing about Jesus’ title Immanuel (“God with us”) at Christmastime. But what does it mean for Jesus to be “with us” today?
When the angel appeared to Joseph in the nativity story, he not only told Joseph what to name the baby but also why he should have that name: because the child would save his people from their sins. The name of Jesus not only reveals his identity and mission, but it also confronts us with an uncomfortable truth: we need saving.
We are often blind to the idols in our lives that hold us captive. But Jesus is so committed to setting us free that He will — with the care and precision of a surgeon —expose the captive places in our hearts and set us free.
On Sunday, we took time as a church family to honour the different generations in our midst. Each generation has its own unique strengths and challenges, but they all have a vital role to play in fulfilling the mission of the church. In recognition of this, we devoted our service to honour and pray for each generation.
We all love breakthrough stories, but what do we do when we need a breakthrough for ourselves? While there is no formula, there are some basic principles in Scripture that we can embrace as we contend for breakthrough.
