What does it really mean to have a faith that works?

In this message from Daventry, Pastor Kevin Kirkland continues the Faith That Works series in James chapter 2, exploring what it means to have a faith that serves. James reminds us that genuine faith is never passive—it moves us to action, obedience and practical love.

Pastor Kevin unpacks the relationship between faith and works, showing that our good works do not earn salvation, but that genuine salvation produces a life of good works. Through the examples of Abraham and Rahab, we see how faith becomes visible through obedience, courage, service and trust in God.

This message challenges us to ask a simple but powerful question: “Lord, where are you asking me to obey?”

Whether it’s noticing someone who needs help, offering a listening ear, serving our community, praying for someone, or taking a step of faith, God calls us to a faith that moves beyond words and becomes love in action.

Key themes: faith and works, serving others, obedience to God, practical Christianity, salvation by grace, James chapter 2, faith in action and living out our faith.

Listen now and discover what it means to have a faith that works, a faith that serves, and a faith that puts on its shoes and steps into what God is calling us to do.

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In this powerful message from our Faith That Works series, Chris Spicer explores what it means to have a faith that sees — a faith that looks beyond the obstacles, sees God in the situation, and chooses to trust His Word.

Drawing from James 1:22–25, Chris challenges us to look intently into the Word of God, allowing it to transform not only how we see ourselves, but how we see God, our circumstances and the world around us.

We’re encouraged to stop living in the distortion of our past and instead live in the reflection of who we are in Christ. As we read, remember, meditate on and respond to God’s Word, our perspective changes, our hope grows and our expectation rises.

This is a message about seeing differently, raising our expectation and making room for Jesus to REIGN in every area of our lives.

Listen now and discover what it means to have a Faith That Sees.

What happens to our faith when life gets difficult? In this message from our Faith That Works series through the book of James, Pastor Jon Skelton explores what it means to have a faith that works even in the midst of suffering, trials and testing.

James 1:2–4 reminds us to “consider it pure joy” when we face trials, because the testing of our faith produces perseverance and helps us become mature and complete in Christ. Suffering may not be something we choose, but God can use it to strengthen us, shape us and release us into all that He has destined for our lives.

Looking at the lives of Joseph, Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego and Paul, Pastor Jon reminds us that God does not abandon us in the fire, the prison, the pit or the storm. He is with us in every season, and our suffering is never wasted.

If you’re walking through a difficult season right now, be encouraged: this is not your final destination. Hold on in faith, because God is with you, and joy is coming in the morning.

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What does it really mean to have a faith that saves?

In the opening message of our Faith That Works series through the book of James, Pastor Jon explores the foundation of the Christian life: saving faith. In a world full of promises that never seem to deliver, James points us to a faith that truly works—a faith built on complete belief, trust and obedience to Jesus Christ.

Discover why saving faith is more than simply believing God exists. It’s about placing your whole life into the hands of the One who gave everything for you. Through practical teaching, biblical insight and a powerful illustration of what it means to “jump” into God’s arms, this message will encourage you to build your life on the only foundation that never fails.

Whether you’re exploring Christianity, returning to faith or looking to deepen your walk with Jesus, this message will challenge and inspire you to live with a faith that is real, active and life-changing.

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What if giving isn’t about obligation, but about belonging?

In this episode, Pastor Mark Ryan unpacks the unique account of Jesus paying the temple tax in Matthew 17 and shows how God’s heart has always been for joyful, love-inspired generosity rather than reluctant obligation. Discover how our relationship with money reflects our relationship with God, why stewardship is different from ownership, and how faith and obedience open the door to God’s provision.

This practical and biblical message will encourage you to trust God with your finances, embrace a heart of generosity and live as a faithful steward of everything He has entrusted to you.

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The greatest battles we face are often the ones no one else can see. In this episode, Pastor Jon Skelton shares how God wants to free us from fear, insecurity, and limiting thoughts by renewing our minds with His truth. Through powerful biblical teaching and personal testimony, discover how to take every thought captive, focus on God’s greatness instead of your giants, and step confidently into His purpose for your life.

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What if the greatest mission field is already within your reach?

In this powerful episode, Missionary Lynette Orange unpacks the parable of the Good Samaritan and shows how genuine compassion always results in action. Sharing stories from missionary life in the Philippines alongside biblical truth, Lynette explores the meaning of Kapwa (shared humanity), Bayanihan (community spirit), and Abot-Kamay (within reach), challenging us to become neighbours who actively demonstrate the love of Christ.

Discover how God’s extravagant love compels us to serve others, carry one another’s burdens, and make Jesus accessible through everyday acts of kindness. This message is a practical encouragement for every believer seeking to live out their faith beyond the church walls.

Scripture references include Luke 10:25–37, Matthew 9:36–38, and James 2:15–17.

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In this inspiring episode, Pastor Jon Skelton shares a powerful message on generosity, worship, and living a life fully surrendered to Jesus. Exploring the example of Mary pouring out costly perfume at the feet of Christ, Pastor Jon reveals how a heart transformed by God’s love naturally becomes a generous heart.

Through Scripture and practical application, discover why God loves a cheerful giver, how generosity flows from worship, and what it means to go above and beyond for the Kingdom of God. This episode will encourage you to step out in faith, embrace God’s vision, and allow your life to become a fragrance that points others to Jesus.

Listen now and be inspired to live with soft hearts, hard feet, and unwavering devotion to Christ.

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In this inspiring episode, Pastor Kevin Kirkland explores the true source of generosity and why it begins with God’s nature rather than our actions. Looking at powerful passages including James 1, Isaiah 40, and John 3:16, Pastor Kevin demonstrates how God’s generosity is revealed through creation, redemption, and the gift of His Son, Jesus Christ.

This message challenges listeners to move beyond viewing generosity as merely financial giving and instead embrace a lifestyle marked by open-handed faith, hospitality, encouragement, forgiveness, and service. As we gain a deeper revelation of God’s love and generosity toward us, our hearts are transformed and generosity becomes a natural response rather than an obligation.

If you’ve ever wondered what motivates genuine Christian generosity, this episode provides a compelling Gospel-centered answer.

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In the final message of the “All Things New” series, Pastor Jon Skelton shares a passionate Pentecost Sunday message titled “New Community.”

Through Acts chapter 2, this sermon explores how the Holy Spirit transformed ordinary believers into a powerful, united community that carried the presence of God into the world. Pastor Jon speaks about revival, spiritual hunger, repentance, prayer, worship, baptism, and the importance of living in authentic Christian community.

This message is both a challenge and an invitation for the church to rediscover its voice, pursue the presence of God, and become a people marked by honesty, humility, and hunger for more of Him.

Whether you’re seeking fresh faith, encouragement, or a deeper understanding of the Holy Spirit’s work in the church today, this message will stir your heart and strengthen your walk with Jesus.

In a world filled with uncertainty, fear, anxiety, and constant change, how can we live with true confidence and peace? In this powerful message from the All Things New series, Chris Spicer explores what it means to be secure in an insecure world through the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

Looking at the unwavering security of Jesus — even in betrayal, loss, rejection, and suffering — Chris unpacks how believers can find lasting assurance by knowing who they are in Christ, why God created them, where God has placed them, and how deeply they are loved by God. This encouraging and faith-filled sermon speaks directly to anyone battling insecurity, fear, comparison, imposter syndrome, or uncertainty about their purpose. Through biblical truth, personal insight, and the powerful picture of Jesus turning the tomb into a womb of new life, this message reminds us that God still makes all things new.

If you’ve ever questioned your value, struggled with insecurity, or wondered how to stay grounded in today’s chaotic world, this episode will strengthen your faith and renew your confidence in God’s love and purpose for your life. Listen now and discover how to live secure, confident, and rooted in Jesus — even in an insecure world.

In this episode, Pastor Jon Skelton shares a life-changing message about walking in the authority of Jesus. Discover how the same authority that calmed storms and raised the dead has been given to every believer through the Holy Spirit.

This episode dives into biblical truths from the Gospels, the Great Commission, and the early church, revealing how ordinary people were empowered to do extraordinary things. Learn how to overcome fear, reignite your faith, and stir up the spiritual gifts within you.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, spiritually drained, or uncertain about your calling, this message will inspire you to step forward with confidence, knowing that God’s power and presence go with you.

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In this powerful message from Pastor Jon, part of the All Things New series, discover how your life in Christ isn’t just forgiven—it’s empowered.

Because of Jesus’ death, resurrection, and ascension, we are not only given a new reality and a new identity, but also a new ability to live the life God has called us to. This week’s message, “A New Ability,” reveals how that power comes—not from striving harder—but from the presence of the Holy Spirit living within us.

Drawing from key scriptures like John 16, Acts 1–2, and Romans 8, Pastor Jon unpacks how the Holy Spirit enables every believer to walk in freedom and victory, to worship with deeper spiritual connection, and to live boldly as witnesses in a world searching for hope.

This isn’t just a message for a select few—it’s for every follower of Jesus. The same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead now lives in you, empowering you to live a life that is naturally supernatural.

Be encouraged to move beyond limitation and step into a life filled with purpose, power, and transformation.

In this compelling message, Pastor Kevin Kirkland addresses one of life’s biggest questions: Who am I?

We live in a world experiencing an identity crisis, where people are constantly searching for purpose, value, and belonging. But what happens when we build our identity on things that can’t sustain us?

Through biblical insight and the story of the woman at the well, this episode reveals how Jesus offers something radically different—a new identity rooted in truth, not feelings or circumstances. You’ll discover why your source matters, how to deepen your spiritual roots, and what it means to fully receive the identity God has already spoken over your life.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, uncertain, or spiritually dry, this message is an invitation to stop striving and start receiving.

Your identity is not something you earn. It’s something you receive.

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In this episode, Jon Skelton unpacks what it truly means to live in a new reality through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Centered on the encounter between Mary Magdalene and the risen Jesus in Gospel of John 20, this message brings fresh perspective to the power of transformation, grace, and identity.

Discover how God meets us in our grief, calls us by name, and invites us into a life of freedom, authority, and purpose. This episode will challenge you to move beyond old mindsets and step into the fullness of what God has already made available to you.

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What happens when we hold back from God? In this powerful episode, Pastor Jon Skelton shares a compelling Palm Sunday message, Don’t Hold Back – Don’t Miss Out, exploring how our response to Jesus determines whether we step into or miss what God is doing.

Through the story of Jesus entering Jerusalem, this episode highlights two kinds of people: those who held back and missed the moment, and those who responded with bold praise, laying everything down before Him. It’s a call to live with expectation, to trust that God’s promises will come to pass, and to understand that delay does not mean denial.

This message will challenge you to break free from fear and passivity, embrace authentic worship, and boldly declare the goodness of God in your life. Whether you’re waiting on a promise or longing for breakthrough, this episode will stir your faith and encourage you to step forward.

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In this episode, Pastor Kevin Kirkland unpacks what it means to live in the balance of grace and truth—just as Jesus did.

Using powerful biblical moments and real-life application, this message explores how grace and truth are not opposites, but partners. Grace invites us in, while truth transforms our lives. When one is missing, we either feel condemned or compromised—but when both are present, we experience true freedom.

This episode challenges listeners to reflect on their own walk: are you leaning more toward truth or grace? And what would it look like to fully embody both?

Be encouraged as you discover how truth reveals our need, and grace reveals God’s solution.

In this episode, visiting speaker Mark Greenwood shares a powerful message about the good news of Jesus in a world that often feels filled with bad news. With warmth, humour, and honest storytelling, Mark explores why so many people today feel lost, uncertain, or anxious about the future, and how the message of the gospel brings real hope and purpose.

Drawing from the opening chapter of the Gospel of Mark, he explains how Jesus began his ministry proclaiming the good news of God’s kingdom and inviting ordinary people to follow him. Mark unpacks what it means to live in a world that has lost its direction and how the teachings of Jesus offer a path toward peace, meaning, and a restored relationship with God.

Through relatable illustrations and biblical insight, this talk explores the idea that many people spend their lives chasing things they believe will bring value and fulfillment, only to discover they fall short. The message of Jesus challenges us to rethink what truly matters and invites us into a life shaped by God’s love, grace, and purpose.

Whether you are exploring Christian faith, searching for hope, or simply curious about the message of the Bible, this episode offers an encouraging and thought-provoking perspective on the transforming good news of Jesus Christ.

In this episode, Pastor Jon concludes The Called series with a compelling message from Acts 22, focusing on Saul’s dramatic encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus. This defining moment transformed Saul into the Apostle Paul and reveals how God still calls people by name today.

Through the powerful exchange, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” we see how God interrupts our plans, humbles our hearts, and redirects our lives. Pastor Jon explores the two essential questions Saul asked that shaped his future: “Who are You, Lord?” and “What shall I do, Lord?” These questions remain central to every believer’s journey.

This episode speaks to those who may feel they are on the right path, yet sense something deeper stirring. It’s a message about surrender, humility, obedience, and the empowering work of the Holy Spirit. God not only calls us, He equips us. The same Spirit that empowered Paul is available to empower us today.

Whether you are at a crossroads, feeling vulnerable, or ready to step into a new season, this message will encourage you to rise, go forward, and embrace your calling with confidence in Christ.

What does it really mean to answer the call of Jesus?

In this episode, Kate, elder and Bible teacher, unpacks the life of Simon Peter and the powerful lessons hidden in his journey of faith. From leaving his fishing nets immediately to follow Christ, to walking on water, to denying Jesus and experiencing profound restoration, Peter’s story reminds us that God calls imperfect people and shapes them for eternal purpose.

This episode explores surrender, obedience, spiritual maturity, and the refining process that comes with following Jesus. You’ll hear how Peter’s failures did not disqualify him, but instead prepared him to become a bold leader in the early church. His transformation from fearful disciple to Spirit-empowered apostle offers hope for anyone wrestling with doubt, shame, or setbacks.

If you’ve ever wondered whether God can still use you, this conversation will encourage you to step out in faith, trust God’s process, and embrace your calling with courage.

Key themes include faith over fear, restoration, identity in Christ, discipleship, kingdom purpose, spiritual growth, and living surrendered to God.

Listen now and be reminded that your past does not define you—God’s calling does.