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Romans

This ten-week series takes us into the book of Romans - one of the most significant letters in the New Testament. Written in the late 50s AD by the Apostle Paul to Christians in Rome - many of whom he had never met - it lays a foundation for a shared and trustworthy faith.

Across these weeks, we’ll explore the heart of Paul’s message: the Gospel. What makes a message truly trustworthy? For Paul, everything comes back to the good news about Jesus - promised in the Scriptures, fulfilled in Christ, risen from the dead, and now Lord of all.

As the letter unfolds, Paul explains the saving work of Jesus - what he saves us from, how he saves us, and what he saves us for. These are deep and sometimes challenging truths, but they lead us to the very centre of Christian faith.

In a world where trust can feel uncertain, Romans points us to something far more reliable: the good news of Jesus. To trust this message is to trust Him - and to discover a faith that shapes every part of life.

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  • It’s Not About the Fish — Helen Henzell | Luke 5:1–11
    • 1/3/26

    It’s Not About the Fish — Helen Henzell | Luke 5:1–11

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    In this sermon, Helen Henzell leads us through the well‑known moment in Luke 5:1–11 where Jesus steps into Simon Peter’s boat, teaches the crowds, and then commands the weary fishermen to let down their nets once more. What follows is the miraculous catch — but as Helen reminds us, it’s not about the fish.

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    This story reveals something far greater: who Jesus is, and how people respond when His authority, power, and presence break into ordinary life. Simon obeys Jesus not because the timing makes sense, but simply “because you say so.” And in that moment of obedience, he encounters the holy, powerful, compassionate Lord who commands creation itself.

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    The miraculous catch becomes the turning point where Simon truly sees Jesus — and where Jesus calls Simon, James, and John into a new mission: to follow Him and “fish for people.”

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    In this sermon you’ll be encouraged to:

    • ‍See Jesus’ authority over creation and His power to transform lives

    • Recognise the excuses that keep us from taking Jesus at His word

    • ‍Reflect on Simon Peter’s response: humility, awe, and trust in Jesus’ call

    • Understand God’s rescue plan — to free us from the captivity of sin through Jesus’ sacrifice

    • Hear Jesus’ invitation to follow Him with confidence, wherever we are and whatever we do

    This moment by the lake is not just about nets and fish — it’s about seeing Jesus clearly, trusting Him deeply, and stepping into the life and purpose He calls us to.

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