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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.

Who is influencing you? Pastor Ray explores this important question as we go back to perhaps the first problem of the entire Bible - The Fall.

Pastors Bill and Barak have an in-depth conversation about what it means for a man to leave his parents and be united with his wife from Genesis 2, and what that means for different cultures.

Have you ever felt confused with what it means to be human? With all of our differences, there are profound realities that define humanity. Pastor Bill helps us find clarifying answers to some of our biggest questions as we continue our Origins series.

Can the Bible and science overlap? Can we actually see a connection between science and Genesis 1-2? And how many different views of creation are there? These are some of the questions Pastor Ray and David Hagar talk about in this conversation.

To a world that which thinks we come from nothing and end up as nothing Genesis 1 tells us we were created with purpose by a God who seeks to bless us for his glory.

In life we see and hear many warnings that are meant to keep us safe. Some warnings are more cautionary and come across more like good “suggestions.” But others are very serious and are a matter of life and death! At the end of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives four serious warnings for those who would seek to follow Him and be part of his Kingdom.

Judging is something every single one of us do everyday. In fact, mere seconds after seeing a stranger or meeting someone new, we've already made several. Our brains are lazy and designed to take shortcuts, and judging is one of them. For something that comes very easy to us, how can it be we are instructed not to judge? Pastor Ray walks us through a seemingly impossible task in this message of our current series Our King, His Kingdom.

Do you often wonder in a worrisome way about things? What if I lose my job, or don't get one? What if my family is not doing well? What if I'm not actually headed down the right path in life? The thing about anxiety is that it can consume our lives without us knowing. Jesus has something to say about all our What Ifs.

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Have you noticed changes in Dubai recently? More housing developments? More traffic? More malls? Yes, things are definitely changing here and at Fellowship, we've come to recognise this is an incredible opportunity. For what? Pastor Bill talks us through this opportunity along with some very relevant updates about Vision 2023.

It's the very thorniest of topics: Divorce and Remarriage. And even worse it's often a topic that's fraught with pain, guilt and shame from the past. Lucky for us, Jesus was asked about this very topic, and Pastor Ray will help us walk through this as he continues the Our King, His Kingdom message series.

It's time to tackle something that to many might seem a bit cliche in comparison: loving your enemies. What you may discover is that this one can hit home the deepest...and for the most.

How comfortable are you talking about lust? Why does this deep desire that God placed within all of us sometimes feel so shameful to talk about? It doesn't have to be shameful - especially when you dwell on how Jesus spoke about lust. Pastor Bill tackles this difficult topic as we continue in our series Our King, His Kingdom.

Your anger might not be the explosive, intense kind that we associate with angry people. Perhaps it's calm, cunning, or just cruel in a passive way. But don't be mistaken - Jesus himself warns us that all anger must be dealt with so it doesn't turn into sin. Pastor Ray reveals the truth about anger as we continue in the series Our King, His Kingdom.

If you have ever moved to a new country, you can relate to the process of discovering a whole new set of rules. Housing contracts, government services, how to drive - so much of your life will be different to how it was back home. The very first disciples wrestled with these exact same questions as they entered into a whole new kingdom. We will talk about what they discovered as Pastor Barak continues our message series Our King, His Kingdom.

To follow Jesus and his teachings is to recognise that most of what we learn from the world about how to live our lives is upside-down. If you want to live with Jesus as your King, be prepared to encounter one of the most profound teachings he gave as Pastor Bill Koogler continues the series Our King, His Kingdom.

When Jesus calls on us to repent it's not simply turning from sin and turning to God. It specifically focuses on a relationship with Jesus. And not just a relationship, but a relationship on his terms. And it's so personal and eternal. As Pastor Ray continues the Our King, His Kingdom series, we will see that we get to follow Jesus all the way into eternity.

Are you ready for the barrage of temptations headed your way? The good news is, you are not alone. We all struggle with doing what we don't want to do, we all live face to face with temptations...even Jesus was tempted. Pastor Bill Koogler unpacks Jesus' temptations and what that means for victorious living for us as we continue in our series Our King, His Kingdom.

"Repent" is a loaded word for many. For some it means brimstone and fire preachers - for others street picketers and rallies. And for many, it's just too churchy. But there's no getting away from its presence in the very earliest days of Jesus' ministry. Pastor Ray helps us understand why repentance is important as he continues the Our King, His Kingdom series.

What makes someone great? Is it character? What they've accomplished? The obstacles they've overcome?Think about this: there's a king so great that foreign dignitaries go to great lengths just to see him; so great that he fulfills prophecies considered ancient; so great he made mighty rulers afraid of tiny toddlers.

Following the celebrations of the birth of our saviour, we are eager to launch our new message series “Our King, His Kingdom.” This week we will kick off with the understanding of who our King is. Most importantly, we see right from the very beginning the King came because God keeps his promises – and even at the moment the King arrives, He makes a new promise.

What do you want in this life? What is it you're truly seeking? As Pastor Tim wraps up the The King Has Come message series, we'll discover, through a short little man who climbed a tree, that the answer to this question doesn't matter all that much.

True Freedom. Here's a phrase that can mean a lot of different things depending on who you are and where you're coming from. The concept of freedom is born out of bondage, and there's only one thing that truly binds us here on earth - Satan. The question is, once we experience freedom in Jesus, what exactly are we freed to do?

It's December which means Christmas is coming! We can feel the excitement as we build toward Christmas and look forward to discussing the greatest gift we will ever receive.

Get in, get your money, and get out. Even if you aren't familiar with this widespread mentality of life in the Middle East, you are deeply affected by it. You are surrounded on all sides by a society united by this goal, which is often disguised in much more eloquent terms. Discover a different way to view the fruit of your labour as Pastor Barak brings us part 5 of the Whatever You Do series.

When it comes to work, you could argue that Dubai is a city that never rests. The problem with that is ever since the beginning there was a work rest rhythm built into the very fabric of creation. Many of us are managing the work part decently - it's the rest part that needs a little fine tuning. Pastor Ray talks about this in depth this Sunday as he continues with week 4 of the Whatever You Do message series.

Regardless of culture, we spend a lot of time thinking about our jobs and careers. Is there where I want be? What's next? Even as children we've all been asked "what do you want to be when you grow up?" The fact is, the Bible has almost nothing to say about what we do. We'll discover that God's word is much more concerned with how we do it, as Pastor Warwick continues with week 3 of the Whatever You Do series.

There's no way around it: whether you're working your dream job, unemployed, or just on a stepping stone...sometimes work just sucks. The good news is that God's word provides the answer to what exactly we can do about that. Join us as Pastor Bill brings us week two of the Whatever You Do series.

You'll probably spend 90,000+ hours of your life doing work. It's a massive - and for many the biggest - part of our life. Isn't time we think about what God thinks of it? Spoiler Alert: It's meaningful - it's just not the meaning of life.