Life Matters Episodes

On the Way to the Cross - True Worship - 29th January PM Today, as we follow this sequence of Jesus “on the way to the Cross,” we’ll be hearing Him speak about true worship. More ... Chris Demetriou The Tree of Life - 29th January AM If we were to trace the use of the word “Tree” through the Scriptures we would find two main images, and both these images explain the significance the Cross. More ... Chris Demetriou Chosen by God - 22nd January PM Chosen By God More ... Canon Andrew White Unleashing your Divine Potential – Find your Divine Purpose - Part 2 - 15th January AM At one time or another you’ve probably asked yourself, “What is the purpose of my life? What is its meaning? Why am I here on Earth, and what am I supposed to be doing?” More ... Chris Demetriou The three questions God will ask you - 8th January PM Have you ever wondered what questions God would ask you if He chose to? How would He challenge you right now? I have found three questions He is very likely to ask - from the book of Genesis. More ... Chris Demetriou God is doing a New Thing - 8th January AM Life Matters TV presents 'God is doing a New Thing', another teaching from Pastor John Watson at Cornerstone The Church. For more information visit our website at www.life-matters.tv More ... John Watson Acknowledging the Awesomeness of God - 1st January AM We have entered a new year. 2011 has drawn to a close and 2012 is here! The prophets of gloom have already declared that this year is going to be much worse than last year. More ... Chris Demetriou Joyful Expectation - Part 3 - Joy and Gladness - 11th December AM Alternatively, we can choose to be angry, offended, and bitter. It is up to us? Yet know this, if we choose to use this day for anything other than what God has purposed for it, there will be consequences. More ... Chris Demetriou Joyful Expectation - Part 2 - Maintaining Your Joy - 4th December PM There are so many things that seek to rob us of our joy. Circumstances can shake our faith. People can discourage us. And things can distract us from what God wants us to enjoy. But God wants us to experience His abundant, overflowing joy. More ... Chris Demetriou Joyful Expectation - Part 1 - The Joy of Our Salvation - 4th December AM So often, when we hear about the joy of the Lord the emphasis is on having joy in the midst of trials and tribulations. And even though this is true, and very beneficial, there is a far more pleasant route to God’s joy. More ... Chris Demetriou Trusting or Trying - 27th November PM As Christians, we often navigate through life never knowing whether to keep trusting or to keep trying! This is a frustrating and unreliable route to God’s blessings. In every situation, we should be able to recognise the difference between “trying” and “ More ... Chris Demetriou Where did you plant Yourself? - 27th November AM Show me where you’ve planted yourself and I’ll show you what you will become - whether you will prosper or not! Have you ever noticed that where you plant a tree in our garden makes all the difference; as to whether or not it grows into maturity and produ More ... Chris Demetriou How to make the Right Decisions - 20th November PM Imagine if every decision you made was right! Wouldn’t your life be filled with happiness, contentment and fulfilment? The truth of the matter is, not every decision you make will be right. However, you can make every decision ‘right’. More ... Chris Demetriou Don't loose your song! - 20th November AM David says this about the new song God has put in his mouth. He says,“Many shall see it and fear, and trust in the Lord.” In other words, the ‘new song’ is not just a song of praise, but a song of testimony. More ... Chris Demetriou Where does your Help come from? - 13th November PM Therefore, on the journey toward your destiny you too will need to adopt the same attitude as this pilgrim. It doesn’t matter how daunting the mountain ahead of you may seem - your God is greater! More ... Chris Demetriou The Power of the Tongue - 13th November AM We often say that a man will eat his words. In fact, this is a spiritual truth! You are what you eat, and with regards your words, you will eat the fruit thereof. More ... Chris Demetriou Discover You Destiny in God - 6th November PM In Christ, we all we have a destiny that unfolds according to God’s plan. God has planned your future and prepared for you a ‘good’ destiny. More ... Chris Demetriou Reflecting the Glory of God - 6th November AM Things had degenerated to the point where the Corinthians were more impressed with these relatively unknown "dinner-circuit speakers" than with the true apostles, simply because of their "good credentials." More ... Chris Demetriou The purpose of Material Prosperity - 30th October AM A message by Christopher Alam More ... Chris Alam Entering the Extreme Glory Zone - 23rd October PM What is glory realm? It is the realm of eternity. It is the revelation of the presence of God. It is the manifestation of His presence. He is glory. He is everywhere; therefore, “glory” is the manifestation of that reality. More ... Chris Demetriou The Glory of God's Presence - 23rd October AM The word "Shekinah" is made up of related words in the Bible which describe the "Presence" of Jehovah God in a certain locality. These related words are used extensively to describe the "Shekinah" visitations. More ... Chris Demetriou Living in God's Presence - 16th October PM What is the greatest promise in the entire Bible? The greatest promise in all the Bible is the one that we take the most for granted. It is the promise of God’s presence. Many read the Bible but not to hear God’s voice. More ... Chris Demetriou The Fruits of God's Presence - 16th October AM In a natural sense, presence is the invisible “impact” a person, a place or a thing has on us. If you've ever stood at the edge of a mountain range and gazed across the vast expanse, you would probably have felt a great ‘presence’. More ... Chris Demetriou The Truth about Grace - 9th October PM I’m convinced that the greatest inconsistency in the church today concerns the grace of God. Our souls must be intensely guarded in this one vital area. Every doctrine and every precept should come under the government of grace. More ... Chris Demetriou Passing the test of your Faith - 9th October AM This being the case, the path to perfection and completeness is one of serious trials and stern opposition. Your faith cannot get you anywhere until it has been authenticated. The devil knows exactly what’s at stake, and he will do all he can... More ... Chris Demetriou The Power of Kindness - 2nd October PM In this passage of scripture, David was at the pinnacle of his power. Saul, who had persecuted him, had died. The remains of Saul's influence in the Kingdom was waning and David's influence was growing. More ... Chris Demetrio Do you Believe it? - 2nd October AM If you had to describe the one true God in one word what would it be? You probably know so many of His attributes: all-powerful, all-knowing, ever-present, full of mercy. More ... Chris Demetriou Fasting and Praying - 25th September PM We’ll be ending this series on Prevailing Prayer by examining “Fasting and Praying.” The definition of fasting; it is a voluntary withdrawing from food and/or drink, or other fleshly appetite, for a specified period of time. More ... Chris Demetriou The Model Prayer - 25th September AM This is the Model Prayer. It is God’s priorities in 63 words. In general, there are three things that we may observe, concerning this divine prayer... More ... Chris Demetriou The Answers to Unanswered Prayers - 18th September PM We have all had the experience of unanswered prayer. We pray for God's healing for a loved one. We pray for God to bring revival to our churches. We pray for financial prosperity. More ... Chris Demetriou The Prayer Life of Jesus - 18th September AM One way we can learn to pray effectively is by looking at the prayer life of Jesus. Although the Gospels don't provide a detailed biography of Christ, they do offer captivating glimpses into His prayer life. More ... Chris Demetriou The Power of Prayer - 11th September AM I’m convinced that our greatest need today is powerful, persistent, passionate, prevailing prayer. The need is far greater than most of us realise. Last Sunday we examined the incredible story in Exodus 17:8-16 which demonstrates the principle... More ... Chris Demetriou Prioritising our Pursuits - 4th September AM Many things we chase after end up being too stressful purely because our priorities are wrong. This concerns God-inspired priorities also. For instance, serving the Lord should never supersede your need to delight yourself in Him. More ... Chris Demetriou The Mantle of the Prophet – Operating in the Miraculous - 28th August PM There are many Christians who feel trapped because they don’t know how to find a way out of their predicament. Do you ever feel trapped? Have you ever felt like you’re at the end of your tether? More ... Chris Demetriou The Mantle of the Prophet – Obtaining the Double Portion - 28th August AM This passage records the moment when one of the greatest men in the Bible was taken to heaven by a whirlwind. Elijah emphasised an unconditional loyalty to God. His strange dress sense and appearance; his rugged constitution and cave-dwelling habits... More ... Chris Demetriou Living the Triumphant Life – Walking by the Spirit - 21st August PM The phrase "walk by the Spirit" occurs not only in verse 25 but also in verse 16,"But I say, walk by the Spirit and do not gratify the desires of the flesh."So here we see what the opposite of walking by the Spirit is, namely, giving in to the desires... More ... Chris Demetriou Living The Triumphant Life – Walking By Faith - 21st August AM 2 Corinthians 5:7 declares, “For we walk by faith and not by sight.”If we are to live the triumphant life we must learn to walk by faith. Notice, it doesn’t say, “in faith.” Implying that faith is a way of life; rather than something we simply step into! More ... Chris Demetriou Living The Triumphant Life – Visiting the Cross - 14th August PM Too many of us desire to experience “resurrection power” without having first visited the “cross.” The truth is, the empty tomb has no meaning without the cross. If we are to live the triumphant life, we must visit the cross daily! More ... Chris Demetriou Living the Triumphant Life – Making an Effort - 7th August PM Triumph comes with effort. You can never be triumphant in any area of your life without effort. This means you may fail sometimes but you keep getting back up (Proverbs 24:16; Micah 7:8)... More ... Chris Demetriou Living the Triumphant Life - Walking in the Light - 7th August AM If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have something in common with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son... More ... Chris Demetriou Staying Fresh - 31st July PM This is a very necessary skill for you and I in these times in which we live. In a state of severe trial and stress, David managed to strengthen himself in the Lord. How did he do it? The passage does not reveal this, but we know David... More ... Paul Addison Faith, Prayer, Confession and Doing - 31st July PM Smith Wigglesworth said “…I cannot understand God by feelings. I cannot understand Jesus Christ by feelings. I can only understand God the Father and Jesus Christ by what the Word says about them. God is everything the Word says he is. We need... More ... Neil Davis Step in to allow God - 24th July PM At different times we are faced with things, that in the natural, seem so daunting, unpassable and there doesn’t seem to be an answer no matter where we look – yet God always has the answer if we will follow His lead. More ... Neil Davis Freedom - 24th July AM Freedom is a theme that runs through the Bible, from Noah’s family escaping the Flood in Genesis and the Israelites escaping the tyranny of Egypt in Exodus to the future hope spoken of in Revelation. Chains being broken, prisoners being released... More ... Paul Addison Your Sleeping Miracle - July 17th PM It takes a lot to shock New York, but the city and its suburbs were gasping in shock, horror and fear at the news that an 8-year-old Brooklyn boy was abducted and killed this week as he walked home from camp. One of the most devastating things... More ... Chris Demetriou With Jesus it’s never too Late - July 17th AM This seventh and final miracle recorded in the Gospel of John has been called the ‘supreme miracle’ of Jesus. John’s Gospel is a study of the mastery and creativity of Jesus as He performs miracles in order to demonstrate (and authenticate) His divinity. More ... Chris Demetriou God's Exit Door - July 10th Above every problem in life there is a brightly lit sign, and it says, “God’s Exit Door.” With God, there is always a way out! God will make a way out even where there is no way. Have you ever felt trapped by your circumstances? More ... The Things God Says Will Make Us Happy - July 3rd In recent days I have had a growing desire to teach on the subject of “happiness.” I know that happiness may seem an odd topic for many of you, but we all need to understand that God desires for us to be happy, content and fulfilled in life. More ... God As Dad - June 19th “For the Spirit which you have now received is not a spirit of slavery to put you once more in bondage to fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption [the Spirit producing sonship] in which we cry out, Abba! Father!” - Romans 8:15 (AMP)... More ... The Turning Point - June 12th Today is Pentecost Sunday. As Spirit-filled believers we should place more emphasis upon Pentecost than any other Christian festival. For many, the “Day of Pentecost” is correctly understood to signify the turning point of all human history.... More ... The Holy Spirit in Spiritual Warfare - May 29th Last week we studied the unseen realm of the spirit - what the Bible refers to as “the heavenlies” or “the heavenly realm.” ... More ... Pastor Tom Ingles - The Lord's Geographic Destiny - May 15th Pastor Tom Ingles - The Lord's Geographic Destiny - May 15th More ... Positioning Yourself For Blessing - May 15th In order to experience the supernatural life in Christ Jesus, you need to correctly position yourself. You must position yourself to receive the full benefits of God’s wonderful promises. More ... The Odd King - April 17th Luke's gospel is very clear in making the point that Jesus is coming as a king who will lay claim to Jerusalem. He enters from the main gate with a procession welcoming Him as the new king... More ... The Odd King - April 17th Luke's gospel is very clear in making the point that Jesus is coming as a king who will lay claim to Jerusalem. He enters from the main gate with a procession welcoming Him as the new king.... More ... Experiencing The Supernatural With No Natural Help - April 10th Luke's gospel is very clear in making the point that Jesus is coming as a king who will lay claim to Jerusalem. He enters from the main gate with a procession welcoming Him as the new king... More ... Influencial Mothers Pass It On - Apr 3rd A mother is the Bible's most honoured woman, and great emphasis is put on the influence of mothers. The word "mother" or "mothers" appears in the Bible almost 300 times. A mother's influence is also expressed in Ezekiel 16:44... More ... Absolute Surrender, Absolute Power - Mar 13th When the angel Gabriel was sent by God to announce Christ’s birth to Mary, her response was this, “Let it be to me according to your word”(Luke 1:38). The condition for living the supernatural life, and obtaining God's full blessing, is absolute surrender More ... Our New Identity In Christ - Mar 6th "Who are you?" We all have a sense of identity – a sense of "who we are." Much of it was developed during our upbringing, as well as our education, but also much from our deciding who we wanted to be.... More ... God's Waiting Room - Mar 6th In Psalm 130:5 the psalmist says, “I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in His word I put my hope.” We need to wait for the Lord with an expectant heart, an open mind and a willingness of spirit - to hear what He has to say. More ... The Person Of God - The Holy Spirit - Richard Mannah Feb 27th This message is about preparing you and putting us all in remembrance as Paul put Timothy in remembrance to stir up the Gift of the Holy Spirit, which is the subject of my message today... More ... The Power Of Spiritual Perseption - Feb 20th A key to living in the supernatural blessings of God is ‘walking in the Spirit’. And you cannot ‘walk in the Spirit’ unless you become fully aware in the Spirit. This means, being totally in tune with that ‘still small voice’ inside of you. More ... God's Hand Was Upon Me - Feb 13th The Bible is filled with stories of people who lived their lives under the influence and guidance of God’s mighty hand. Through deep faith and a willingness to serve, God used them to fulfil His purposes. Ezra is one such example of what can happen... More ... The Process of Psalm 23 - Feb 6th I was reciting Psalm 23 and I suddenly realised that there is a distinct process - a series of actions or steps that must be taken in order to achieve a particular end. And that is, to abide in God’s presence continually.... More ... Empowered - Jan 30th 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. I want you to leave today knowing that you have a spirit of Power, Love and a Sound Mind (also means self discipline) More ... The Promise Of Land - Jan 23rd In the Old Testament few issues are as important as that of the promise of the land to the patriarchs and the nation Israel. In fact, "land" is the fourth most frequent topic with regards ‘rights and duties’ in the Hebrew Torah... More ... Reviving Your First Love - Jan 16th there is another and far more important revival that prepares the way for such a unique and profound move of God. And it is found in Revelation 2:1-7.... More ... Life Matters Special - J John - Make A Real Start A very good friend of Cornerstone, J John brings an inspirational message entitled 'Make A Real Start'. For more information on J John and his ministry, visit www.philotrust.com More ... The 5 Candles - Jan 9th We gather to take pleasure in the “Light of the World.” John 8:12 “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” Christ’s presence (His light) among us brings about five things: More ... Starting Strong and Staying Strong - Jan 2nd We are probably all starting the New Year (2011) with fresh hope and expectation, and especially those of us who finished strong in 2011. However, whatever has happened in the past doesn’t matter now. More ... Looking Back To Enjoy The Future - Dec 12th 2010 has come and gone, the Christmas Season is here and before long the New Year will begin. But 2011 has not yet been revealed. Therefore, we do not know what tomorrow brings. But God knows! ‘Eyes have not seen and ears have not heard’. More ... The Authority Of The Believer - Part 5 - Dec 5th We are continuing with the series The Authority of the Believer, and this morning we’ll be examining the power of proclamation. I believe the most powerful declaration anyone can make is just three words, “Jesus is Lord.” More ... The Authority Of The Believer - Part 4 - Nov 28th During our study of the Authority of the Believer, it has been pointed out more than once that the authority of which we are speaking is the inheritance of every believer.... More ... The Authority Of The Believer - Part 1 - Nov 21st On the subject of The Authority of the Believer, there is very little understanding. This is not because such authority is the property of a select group of people. On the contrary, it is the possession of every child of God More ... The River Of Life - Nov 14th The “river of life” (the ever deepening stream of God’s glory) is a striking figure of divine blessing, flowing out of the life-giving ministry of the Holy Spirit... More ... The Four Boats - Nov 7th Jesus meets us where we are! The New Testament is full of stories about Jesus meeting people as they were going about their everyday business.... More ... And I Touched Him - Oct 31st The most well known story in the Bible concerning someone touching Jesus is “the woman with the flow of blood” (Matthew 9:19-21). But that is not the most startling occasion, this can be found in John 20: 24-2 More ... Under His Wings - Psalm 91 - Oct 24th We recently studied Psalm 23 in the context of what significance it has in today’s modern society. This morning I would like to examine another very well know psalm, one that many of us pray regularly, Psalm 91 More ... Lost Loved Liberated - Oct 17th Luke 19:1-10 In the last verse Jesus beautifully summarizes what took place here with Zacchaeus. The Son of Man came to SEEK and to SAVE what was LOST. More ... Understanding Psalm 23 - Oct 10th Last week, when examining “God With Us”, I quoted from Psalm 23 and this got me thinking how important it is that we grasp what this wonderful psalm means in the context of today’s modern society. More ... God With Us - Oct 3rd “Emmanuel” – ‘God with us’. Let’s consider what the idea of God being ‘with’ us really means. What can we learn from the many instances of this phrase in the Old and New Testaments, and how should this truth manifest itself in our daily lives? More ... Become Like a Little Child - Sept 26th In Matthew 18:3 Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children (pa?d??), you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” More ... 'In-Christ' Minded - Part 1 - Sept 19th 2 Timothy 1:1, “Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus.” More ... God-Inside Minded - Part 1 - Sept 12th Jesus was God-inside minded! E. W. Kenyon said, “For us to become God-Inside Minded is for us to become victors.” As soon as we become God-inside conscious, we begin to depend upon the almighty God inside. More ... What Hinders Your Faith? - Sept 5th Have you ever wondered what hinders your faith? What things you do, or don’t do, that may cause your faith to be ineffective. Romans 10:17 says, “So then faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God.” More ... Supernatural Provision - Aug 29th There are six principles contained in these stories that are applicable to us today. So let’s examine them closely with a view to receiving supernatural provision from the Lord today – “Jehovah-Yireh” our Provider! More ... Productivity - Aug 22 God has created you for fruitfulness or to be productive Deuteronomy 8:18 …KEY SCRIPTURE More ... Overcoming Fear - Aug 15th Psychologists tell us that we are born with two fears, the fear of falling and the fear of noise; Christ came to deliver us from ALL our fears. More ... The Power of The Blood Covenant - Aug 8th Matthew 26:27-28, “Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink from it, all of you. For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins’.” The blood of Jesus represents the new covenant More ... Biblical Purpose of Prosperity - Aug 1st Special Guest - Chrisopher Alam More ... Challenge It To Change It 25th July This message is about helping you take control of your life by focusing on who you are in Christ so that you live a victorious life. More ... 7 Beautiful No's - July 18th “No” is considered by many to be a bad word. Children don’t like to hear the word No, and neither do most adults! More ... Hold On - God's Doing It - July 4th As a Christian, I’m sure you would like to have God constantly working on their behalf. Imagine God interrupting your life in order to deal with your affairs - God Almighty doing it for you! More ... Living an Effective Christian Life - June 27th In 2 Peter 1:3-8, Simon Peter, describes a nine-step process that will render you both effective and productive in the “true knowledge” of Jesus Christ. He promises that if you incorporate certain qualities into your life you can live a victorious life. More ... Importance Of a Father's Love - June 20th The story of the Prodigal Son is the ‘greatest short story ever told’ (and re-told). But the real hero is the dad, so it should probably be called the ‘Parable of the Waiting Father’. More ... The Path to Prosperity - Big Dreams - June 13th Prosperity is not an accident but the result of God’s Word being applied correctly in your life. True biblical prosperity is the ability to use God’s ability (in you) to meet the needs of others. Divine prosperity involves Spirit, Soul and Body. More ... The Path To Prosperity - June 6th The term “prosperity teaching” or “the prosperity gospel” is one of the most misunderstood and misused terms in today’s language. I believe biblical prosperity is scriptural, and it is taught throughout the Bible. More ... Mind The Shift - May 30th Special Guest Speaker Chris Lodeywk More ... All You Need To Know About Pentecost - May 23rd What Is Pentecost? The word 'Pentecost' comes from the Greek; it simply means 'fiftieth'. Pentecost Sunday ends the season of Easter; it’s the Sabbath day after a week's worth of weeks (7 x 7 = 49 + 1 = 50). More ... Let Go And Let God - May 16th Today we are looking at a remarkable story about 2 Kings, 1 Prophet and 4 Lepers It is a story beginning with desperation and despair and ending with a great victory through the Lord’s intervention and the action of some very unlikely heroes. More ... Letting God Be God - May 9th Have you ever hear the saying “Let Go and Let God?” In other words, “Let God be God.” Too many of us are bent on keeping control of key elements in our lives – attempting to establish or create a sound future. More ... Divine Design - May 2nd We are continuing our study on the subject of “divine destiny”. Learning to live with a sense of destiny is life transforming. God designed you specifically for your destiny. More ... Reaching For Your Destiny - April 25th Have you ever wondered whether there is a plan and purpose for your life? Whether God really does have something important for you to do? More ... Living In The Know - April 18th Foundation scripture Isaiah 43:18-19 “…Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing. Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland." More ... Spiritual Times For Spiritual People - April 11th We are definitely living in “spiritual” times! The Lord’s presence is increasing in His church, but at the same time, satan’s influence is also increasing in the world system. More ... Resurrection Power Changes Everything 4th April This morning we are celebrating the Power of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. For many people, however, Easter Sunday brings a major crisis of faith. Easter confronts them with this essential question... More ... LifeMattersTV Special - R Mannah Richard Mannah is a world renowned Hair Dresser and found great acclaim in the Fashion Industry. He is a passionate follower of Christ, and he shares an inspired message about being the light the darkness. More ... In Partnership With The Holy Spirit - Mar 28 The Holy Spirit is always looking for men, women and children who will co-operate with Him in order to bring His will to pass - wherever they go! God has called us to be partners with Him. We can no longer be servants when we know the Master’s business... More ... The Holy Spirit As A Person 21 March A “person” is identified as - a self-conscious being, aware of its own existence and the existence of others who also have a self-identity. Having a will indicates the ability to think and reason, while having a choice to act.... More ... A Mother's Power 14th March "Happy Mother's Day!" We celebrate this event year after year, but do we ever define what a "mother" really is? The mere ability to reproduce, to have children, does not make a woman a "mother".... More ... Gifts Of Grace - Discerning of Spirits - Mar 7th The Discerning of Spirits is one of the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit. But what exactly is this gift and what is it for? Discerning of spirits is the supernatural ability given by the Holy Spirit ... More ... Gifts of Grace - Healings and Miracles 28th February In my opinion, every ‘born-again’ believer should recognise, understand and experience the nine Gifts of the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:1 says, "Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant (misinformed). More ... Chris Demetriou The Gifts of Grace - Wisdom and Knowledge - 21st February Ignorance comes through a lack of proper knowledge, and if we don't know about these gifts, how will we be able to desire and experience them in our lives. More ... Chris Demetriou Be Mine - Feb 14th One of the first emotions that grabs you from this passage is the sense of belonging - the feeling of being accepted. Look again at verse 1; “You are mine.” In other words, “You belong to me ... More ... Chris Demetriou Living in Declaration Mode - Jan 31st Declaration plays a very important role in the Christian life. To declare means to proclaim, make known or announce. This spiritual principle is revealed in John 10:32 More ... Chris Demetriou Living In Dominion Mode - Jan 24th If you are to enjoy the abundant life that Jesus came to give you (John 10:10), you must learn to live in “dominion” mode. The starting point on the subject of "dominion" is actually in the first chapter of the book of Genesis More ... Chris Demetriou Keys To An Abundant Life - Jan 17th In John 10:10 Jesus said, “I have come that you may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance.” The New Living Translation says, “My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” More ... Chris Demetriou Let It Shine - Jan 3rd Psalm 31:14,15 But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, "You are my God." If there is anything we all need in this New Year, it is to get closer to God, to grow in the love of our Saviour, and to carry out His will for our lives. More ... Chris Demetriou The Song of Mary - Dec 20th Luke 1:46, “And Mary said: ‘My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, for He has been mindful of the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed’” More ... Chris Demetriou Finding Purpose For Your Life - Dec 13th Surely, you don’t want to stay so busy that one day you look up and your life has passed you by. “For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit” (Romans 14:17) More ... Chris Demetriou Waiting On God - Dec 6th Many of us have often used the phrase 'waiting on God.' We probably know how important it is to ‘wait upon the Lord’ but are not sure how it fits into our everyday lives. The life of Hezekiah provides a practical example of waiting on God. More ... Chris Demetriou The Beatitudes - Part 8 (Persecution) - Nov 29th Each Beatitude includes; (a) a pronouncement of blessings, (b) a description of the ones considered as blessed, and (c) an explanation of the blessing itself. Note, none of these characteristics can be found in the world system More ... Chris Demetriou The Beatitudes - Part 5 (Mercy) - Nov 22nd “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy” - Matthew 5:7. A literal translation (from the original Greek)reads, “Exceedingly fortunate are the merciful, for they shall be set free.” Therefore, those who extend mercy are themselves liberated! More ... Chris Demetriou The Beatitudes - Part 3 (Hunger) - Nov 15th Certain portions of Scripture seem to be etched more deeply into our minds than others. The Sermon on the Mount is another. It is the ‘Constitution of God’s Kingdom’. More ... Chris Demetriou The Beatitudes - Part 1 (Poor In Spirit) - Nov 8th The Beatitudes - Part 1 (Poor In Spirit) Certain portions of Scripture seem to be etched more deeply into people's minds than others. Psalm 23 is definitely one of these, as are I Corinthians 13 and Hebrews 11. More ... Chris Demetriou How to Live by Faith - Nov 1st Today we will be studying How to Live by Faith. Once again, this will be a practical exposition of faith and how to apply it to your everyday lives. Galatians 3:11 says, “The just shall live by faith.” More ... Chris Demetriou Putting First Love First - Oct 25th Recorded live at our sunday service, Pastor Chris Demetriou brings a message designed to encourage and equip you More ... Chris Demetriou The Door With No Handle - Oct 18th Rev 3:20 'Behold! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.' More ... Chris Demetriou Strength in Weakness One of the elements of modern-day Christianity that we may consider guarding ourselves against is our love-affair with ‘bigness’ (mega-stature). We should be reminded of the need to "de-spectacularise" the church. Jesus declared... More ... Chris Demetriou Coming of Age God wants us to come of age. He wants sons and daughters who can take hold of their inheritance, and He has provided a sound process for achieving this. As the gifts that God has placed in the church equip the saints (that’s you), and as you enlarge... More ... Chris Demetriou How to stay Positive Winston Churchill said, “The pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; the optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” God’s word says, “For as a man thinks in his heart, so he is” (Proverbs 23:7). Therefore, the pessimist thinks... More ... Chris Demetriou The joy of Laughter We all need to laugh more – we need to have a “happy heart.” Throughout the Bible we are encouraged to “rejoice,” to “be joyful,” and to “be glad;” and you will find over 50 direct references to happiness. Being happy has great benefits. More ... Chris Demetriou What does God say about Himself In order to understand what God reveals about Himself we must allow God to speak for Himself and be who He said He is! Let’s stop misrepresenting Him by voicing our own opinions and politically correct views. More ... Chris Demetriou Building a life of Purpose How can you build a life of purpose? You can seek the answer to this question in many places - in self-help books, mentoring programmes, professional advice or even new-age philosophies. But have you ever considered how Jesus would answer this question... More ... Chris Demetriou