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Anyone can talk religiously, but only those truly changed by God can live transformed lives. The pull of the world is so great that there is only one power that can truly enable Jesus followers to live out the grace that has moved us from death to life. Jesus changes everything and opens up eternal life that produces new people - so what does that look like in 2024? Are we devoted to good and godly works, or are we caught up in the rat race of expat survival like everyone else?

In this special Easter Sunday Message, Pastor Bill talks about how the Resurrection of Jesus Reconnects us with God and Restores our Relationship, Trust and Purpose in Him.

In this special Good Friday Message and time of Communion, Pastor Ray helps us reflect on the love and passion of Jesus displayed on the cross through the lens of Romans 5.

How can we, sinners by our very nature, exist in a relationship with an incredible God who is holy and perfect? And how could we spend eternity together with God? Pastor Ray helps us explore how such a relationship can not only exist, but actually be made perfect - and what that means for us now.

Just as God instructed the Israelites to remember the Passover, we are reminded of the sacrifice of Christ, our ultimate Passover Lamb. His blood, shed for us, serves as our protection and salvation, cleansing us from sin and offering eternal life to all who believe. As we continue our series "The Red Thread", Pastor Daniel encourages us to never forget the significance of His sacrifice and stay steadfast in our faith, trusting in His unfailing love and promises.

750,000 words. 1,189 chapters. 66 books. The Bible can seem at times to be a reference manual for life, but it's actually one complete story masterfully written throughout thousands of years to point humanity to the one true God who saves. We see a common theme of God at work for his glory and our good; a thread that ties stories together in an arc of epic intrigue. The thread is unbreakable, no matter how hopeless the situation may seem. Pastor Bill begins our Easter lead up series titled The Red Thread.

Self-Control. It's safe to say this phrase is a value that is neither prioritised nor celebrated by most of society in this day and age. However, you may be surprised to discover that there's one key thing that can unlock the challenge of self-control. Pastor Ray talks us through that key element as we continue in The Good Life series.

Do you remember the first time you heard fake news? It's a problem as old as the Bible. In this message, Pastor Bill shares about the earliest false teachers, and the real route to sound and good doctrine, as we continue in The Good Life series.

John Maxwell once said "everything rises and falls on leadership." In this message, Pastor Ray talks about what kind of Leadership God wants as we begin a new series called "The Good Life".

What is it about Jesus that can leave us so tongue-tied? Pastor Bill discusses this ugly truth and the one misconception many of us have that leads to it in the final message of the Here & Now series.

Have you ever been tasked with something, and you completely fumbled it? How do you prepare for the next time? What lessons do you take from your fumble? Jesus gave his disciples one assignment - a task if you will - in His authority and asked them to accomplish His task for Him? They did a rather good job with it. Then Jesus extended the task to us. In this message, Pastor Ray talks us through how not to fumble it as he continues the Here & Now series.

"The struggle is real" might be overused, yet it's something we all relate to on one level or another. But how does Jesus respond to suffering? Pastor Bill explores this question as he continues the Here & Now series.

Counting the cost of something may not be something you think of often, but in practice we do it all the time. The question is, when is the last time you've counted the cost of following Jesus? Pastor Ray helps address this question as we continue in our series Here & Now.

In this day and age where we are so used to clickbaity claims, why do we so often still check it out? In this message, Pastor Bill talks through the greatest claim of all time and, better yet, how it actually came through and delivered.

Join us this week at Two Seasons as we listen to a story that Jesus shares about a father who two lost sons. We will see how he deals with them - and perhaps even see ourselves written into the same story.

Nothing brings everything into focus like the end of one thing, or the beginning of another. This Sunday, we come to the end of a year, and most of us will be once again asking questions about who we would like to become.

A "bucket list" consists of things people determine they must do or experience before their last breath on earth! Often times they include traveling to far flung destinations, getting out of debt, or sky diving. But one thing's for sure - it's always a list. In this message, Pastor Ray argues there's only one thing that truly belongs on a bucket list, and once you know, you'll never forget it.

With January just around the corner, you will inevitably begin hearing about resolutions for the new year - and MANY of them will be fitness and strength related. That's because we are in a generation that is intensely self-aware of individual weakness. If this is something you ever find yourself dwelling on, then this message is for you.

It's about that time year again where we start hearing some familiar phrases at every turn: Glad Tidings; Good News; Great Joy. Perhaps you've heard these phrases all your life, but never had a chance to truly reflect on what they mean. What exactly is the good news? And why exactly should it cause great joy? Pastor Daniel gets straight to the heart of these questions as he launches our end-of-year series Joy to the Whole World.

While suffering is a daily occurrence around the world, we are experiencing a particularly heavy season of suffering in the media spotlight. Many may find themselves questioning a God who is "all powerful" and yet let's this happen. Or maybe he can't stop it because he's not all powerful - a tempting thought to many.

One incredible blessing of being part of the Fellowship family is the rich multi-cultural environment present at every gathering, and truly stamped into our identity. And yet, the Christian faith that binds us all started within one single culture.

There's something inside humanity that naturally fears change but in reality, we most likely don't fear change...we fear loss. Change is inevitable, but the good news is that change is fundamental to growth in the Christian faith. And when that change is positive, it's transformation.

Regardless of our past or present actions, origins, or the world's perception of us, we hold significance to God. Look closely and you will consistently see God surpassing expectations to connect with you.

Sometimes, the greatest hindrance to people coming to God is religion - and religious people. But in the Book of Acts, Stephen beautifully illustrates God's desire for a close connection with His people, not a rigid system or lifeless religion. God wants to be both your God and friend through a personal relationship.

In this special message, Pastor Ray teaches from Isaiah 6 and encourages us to fear the Lord so that we can serve without fear.

Almost all believers could probably agree that meeting Jesus face to face would most definitely have an effect on our behaviour. But can you imagine openly sinning against him while he's looking right at you? Pastor Ray talks about the ways that we could possibly be doing this much more often than we think, as we continue the series Love Follow Share Jesus.

Imagine possessing the ability to know just what to say when faced with great opposition? Opening your mouth and the right words come out? What if every time opposition came, you saw the opportunity in it? Peter and John faced opposition - and used that opportunity to glorify God. What can we learn from them?

People singing, dancing and praising God - what a beautiful image, right? What about seeing someone do it after being crippled for 40 years? How much would you thank God after witnessing something like that in the flesh? Could you imagine not doing that? Well it happened, and it still does, and it's a problem. We are exploring Acts 3 in this message with Pastor Ray.

You can be part of the biggest gym, have a million followers, or the most prestigious country club membership...you can still find yourself lonely and longing for community (especially in Dubai!). In this message, Pastor Bill talks about something that can deeply satisfy our longing for connection and community. In fact, we look at one of the earliest examples of "going viral" ever recorded.

If you've ever wondered about or desired to have the power to share, then this message is for you! Pastor Ray makes it crystal clear where God's power for His message to the new community that He is forming comes from.

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As Peter had his eye on Jesus he was able to walk on water but the moment his eyes drifted to the power of the wind he began to drown, only to find Jesus quickly saving him. When our circumstances seem big and Jesus seems small we always panic, but Pastor Ray helps us see the absolute power and kindness of Jesus in the middle of the storms we face in our lives.

"I'll Be Back" is Jesus' promise as he left for heaven. No matter our state (alive or dead), when he returns, we'll be with him forever – an incredible and spectacular assurance for Christians. Pastor Daniel helps us explore & celebrate The Promise of His Return as we conclude our Promises series.

We all know that life is tough sometimes. From broken hearts to papercuts, we have all experienced pain. Sometimes the pain is sharp and acute, other times nagging and chronic. As inevitable as pain is, God also promises comfort and Pastor helps us explore that in this message.

As we read John 15, we see Jesus making the promise that His followers shall be persecuted. The world mistreated Jesus, and so by extension, those who follow Jesus can expect mistreatment. But as we continue in our Promises series, we are reminded of what we need to Know, Remember and Do in the face of persecution.

In John 14: 1-14 Jesus' promise for our troubled heart is one that calms our anxieties and brings us near to God and His power. But we also see that he comforts and gives us confidence that unlocks our understanding of what He promises.

Sanctification is not an everyday word. In fact, it's an idea that has little value in our me-focused, instant gratification world. Yet despite trends, culture, or opinion, being sanctified - being set apart from the world - remains a vital part of our journey with Christ. But what does it look like? How do we begin? And is it even possible to live a life pleasing to God. Only God's creative power can explain the re-creation of people who once lived according to the flesh into people who now live for Christ.

We all know that creation is groaning and that we ourselves groan in a broken world. But did you know that the Spirit of God groans for us as He prays on our behalf to the Father?

In this message of our Promises series, we will see what Jesus means by ask, seek, knock. We will see that it is not trying to twist God’s arm to get what we want. Instead, it is an invitation to a closer walk with our Father in heaven. It means keeping in close communion with the Father, knowing His will, & asking Him to perform His will. This “seek and you will find me” promise is an invitation to a relationship.

We are being promised all sorts of things every day – and so it is not surprising that we have developed a healthy dose of skepticism as we continue to see promises unfulfilled and hearts broken in all areas of life. But God has proved himself trustworthy as he makes promises he keeps. In this message, Pastor John helps us look at two of those promises from God, possibly the hardest promise in the Bible as well as the greatest promise in the Bible, as we continue our summer series, Promises.

This world is always quick to give us promises, and usually there's a catch. But what this world is not as quick to give us is a no-strings-attached guarantee behind those promises. And yet, it's precisely these kinds of promises we're thrilled to explore in our brand new series "Promises".

How can we trust God and His promises? Pastors Bill and Ray discuss Genesis 12 and what they've learned about trusting and following God through defining moments in their own lives in this final conversation of our Origins series.

If you're reading this, you've surely felt the profound sting of a broken promise, and know about the consuming head storm that can follow - especially when it was someone close. Pastor Bill talks us through the one place where we will never experience this as we conclude our Origins series.

What's the link between language and culture? And how can we love one another better by understanding the two? Pastor Ray and Bart discuss the implications of Genesis 11 and the story of the Tower of Babel.

When we read the Bible, it's like a mirror to our souls. This is perhaps no better illustrated than when a group of people decided they wanted to make a name for themselves instead of God, and build a kingdom in the spirit of that fame. The good news is, reading the Bible is also a light in the darkness that leads us to Jesus.

The story of Noah and the flood is one of the most complex stories in the Bible. Pastors Ray and Bill dive deep into Genesis 6-9.

There is a moment in the Bible where God did something truly extraordinary - and through it offered hope when it seemed like there was literally not a shred of hope left. As we continue our Origins series, Pastor Bill will take us through a different perspective on the way God works - sometimes in what seems to be in the midst of destruction.

What caused Cain to take the life of his own brother Abel? Pastor Ray and Dr. Amy Kellogg, Ph.D. (Director of Compass Ministries) talk about Genesis 4 and the dysfunction of families.

What if God treated us the way our sins deserve? What if God treated us the way we treat each other? Pastor Tim will help us see how this story dramatically and profoundly affects us as we continue our Origins series.

What really led to the fall of humanity? Pastors Ray and John take a deep dive into the story of Adam and Eve eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in Genesis 3.