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In this message from our The Way of the Kingdom series, Mark explores the dramatic moment when Jesus returns to His hometown synagogue and declares that the long-awaited kingdom of God has arrived. What begins as admiration quickly turns to outrage as Jesus challenges the crowd’s expectations and reveals that God’s kingdom is far bigger than their assumptions. Through this passage, Mark highlights the difference between toxic followership and true discipleship, showing how the kingdom advances not through celebrity leaders but through ordinary people who follow Jesus in obedience, trust, and imitation—becoming what he calls a “conspiracy of little Jesuses” throughout the world.

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In this message from our The Way of the Kingdom series, Andy Kroussoratsky explores Jesus’ vision for discipleship—from the moment He calls His first followers to the Great Commission where He sends them out. Looking at the life Jesus shared with His disciples, Andy shows that discipleship is not just about learning information but being formed in community and mission. As we follow Jesus together, allowing our lives to rub against one another in real relationships, God shapes us to become more like Christ and empowers us to take part in His kingdom work in the world.

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The Kingdom Has Come Near – Mark Sayers

Mark Sayers opens The Way of the Kingdom by announcing the revolutionary shift Jesus proclaimed: a new order has broken into the world—God’s kingdom is here. This message invites us to stop treating faith as mere “correction” for our problems and instead repent, realign, and live with kingdom power, purpose, and expectation. It’s a call to set our internal clocks to what time it really is—and to take ground with Jesus in everyday life.

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Trudi names shame as one of the biggest barriers to living with Jesus at the centre—and shows how the gospel moves us from hiding to freedom. From Eden to the “garden city” of Revelation, this message reveals God as the Gardener who cuts back what chokes the Word and restores our hearts to flourish again. Through Jesus—the living Truth—we’re invited to trade accusation for assurance, and shame for a double portion of joy.

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On Vision Sunday, Mark casts a clear and compelling picture for 2026: placing Christ at the centre of everything—our lives, our church, and our mission. In a world where “things fall apart” and the centre cannot hold, this message reminds us that Jesus already holds all things together, and renewal begins when we align ourselves with that reality. As hunger for God rises and culture continues to shake, we’re invited into a defining moment—personally and corporately—to surrender afresh and build our lives around the supremacy of Christ.

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