Mike preaching on Luke 9v18-26. Find the reading at: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%209%3A18-26&version=NIV 📖 👋 Join us at 10.15am, every Sunday. 🌍 Stay Connected Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standrews_hw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/standrewshw Website: https://www.standrewshw.co.uk/

Phil preaching on Luke 10v1-12. Find the reading at: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2010%3A1-12&version=NIV 📖

Ant preaching on Acts 1v1-10 and Isaiah 55v1-3. Find the readings at: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%201%3A1-10%3B%20Isaiah%2055%3A1-3&version=NIV 📖

Simon preaching on Romans 12v1-6a. Find the reading at: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=romans%2012%3A1-6a&version=NIV 📖

Our youth preaching on Revelation 21v1-6. Find the reading at: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%2021%3A1-6&version=NIV 📖

Simon preaching on Matthew 24v3-14. Find the reading at: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2024%3A3-14&version=NIV 📖

Advent reminds us we’re in a battle. Revelation 12 shows that the birth of Christ wasn’t sentimental but a cosmic act of sabotage against the powers of darkness. The nativity is a battlefield, not a postcard. Because Christ has already won, we stand firm by clinging to the blood of the Lamb and boldly sharing our testimony. Don’t be surprised by spiritual resistance this season — expect it and fight it with worship, witness and courageous perseverance.

As we begin Advent, Ant reminds us that Jesus is not distant. The One we wait for is already walking among His churches. Before we look ahead to His return, we’re called to recognise His presence in our midst today. The risen Christ stands among the lampstands refining His people, urging us toward holiness, rekindled first love, wholehearted devotion rather than lukewarm faith and steadfastness in trials. Advent starts with seeing where Jesus already is — with His people.