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The cross made a way for Jews and Gentiles to be reconciled, but only because it made it possible for us all to be first reconciled to God. How did the cross make it possible for lost sinners to come near to a holy God?

The cross was God's most decisive victory of the power of sin, death and Satan. But it looked like the moment of his defeat. How did God orchestrate this great reversal? What made this victory so triumphant? Today we look at the victory of the cross on Resurrection Sunday!

The Jews and Gentiles simply did not mix - they had nothing in common, and the Jewish laws made sure the Gentiles were treated as inferior and 'other'. But then Jesus went to the cross and tore down the dividing walls between them - to make new humanity! How is that possible? What does that mean for us today to live reconciled to one another?

What's the big deal about the cross? It's everywhere: necklaces, tattoos, gravestones, bakery items. Has it become so common that is has lost its offensive power? What actually happened at the cross all those years ago? In part one of our Easter series, we're reminded of just how powerful the cross of Christ is.

The Sermon On The Mount concludes with a parable of two builders and their different foundations. It's an apt ending to a powerfully countercultural sermon. How can we live out Jesus' desires for our lives? Not by striving, but by ensuring our lives are genuinely built on the solid rock of God's word.

As Jesus draws near to the end of the message, he has a few words about how he desires Christian relationships to work, particularly about how we ought to be slow to judge others before we've taken a good look in the mirror ourselves.

Money and possessions. Two things that have pulled human hearts away from their loving Creator since the Fall. But they cannot sustain nor comfort us, and Jesus doesn't want his followers worrying about such things, but to seek first the Kingdom of God and trust that their needs will be met.

Giving, prayer and fasting. Three simple practices that Jesus expects his followers will continue to do in their obedience to him. But how do these simple things go beyond mere rule-following and habit? As we looked at last week, it's all about our heart posture in doing them.

As he continues his counter-cultural sermon, Jesus takes aim at the teachings of the Pharisees, the religious elite of the day. Jesus raises the bar to show them - and us - that we cannot achieve righteousness through our outward efforts, because it's an inward thing that begins in our hearts.

Salt and light. Two incredibly simple illustrations Jesus used to show his followers how they ought to live differently from the surrounding culture, and simultaneously how they'll impact that culture for the kingdom of God. So it's worth asking, how salty are we? How brightly do we shine?

What are the Beatitudes all about? In Jesus' opening remarks to his famous Sermon on the Mount, he describes the character qualities that he desires his followers to embody - and the blessing they will receive. At first reading, it looks like a simple list, but dive a bit deeper, and you'll see they are incredibly counter-cultural.

We wrap up our One Another summer series by looking at the outworking of how we love, bear with, forgive and show humility towards one another in the church: we serve each other. What gifts have you received that can be used to encourage and bless others in service?

What if humility is not optional, but essential to becoming like Jesus? In Philippians 2:1–11, we’re challenged to “value others above yourselves” and to adopt the mindset of Christ, who took the posture of a servant. This sermon connects Philippians 2 with Jesus’ “golden rule” (Matthew 7:12) and brings it into real life: relationships, church community, consumerism, boundaries, generosity, and what it looks like to love people when it’s costly.What is one practical way you can value someone else above yourself this week?

In Colossians 3:1–14, we discover that God’s “dress code” is not about what’s on your body, but what’s forming your character: compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and love. This sermon gets practical about how to deal with difficult people, when to bear with someone, and when to forgive, so resentment doesn’t quietly shape your life. If you’ve ever struggled with anger, grudges, awkward relationships, or the urge to isolate, this is for you.

In John 13:34–35, Jesus gives a “new command”: love one another, as I have loved you. In this sermon, we explore what it means to love like Jesus: humble service (even when it is costly), authenticity and vulnerability instead of performance, and living from a secure identity in what the Father says about you.

Peace so often feels fleeting or unattainable in our day. Whether it's conflict between nations, friends or even within our own minds and emotions. How do we gain perfect peace in a tumultuous world? We come to our final Christmas message as we explore Jesus Christ as the Prince of Peace.

This coming son and child, this savious, will also be known as the Father of the Everlasting. Supreme over eternity past and future, the Lord Jesus reigns now in the heavens and will some day bring his Kingdom to earth with finality and everlasting authority.

Isaiah says this coming Saviour will also be a Mighty God! We see this in Jesus' life as he calmed storms, healed the sick and raised the dead, and we see it in the future as he reigns supreme over a restored earth. But what about now? How is Jesus exercising his authority as Mighty God today in our lives? We explore this second title in our Christmas series today - and what a comfort it is!

As we begin our four-week Christmas series, we explore a popular passage from Isaiah 9 which details four titles as expressions of the coming Messiah's character. Today we look at Jesus Christ as Wonderful Counselor. What a name! In a world of chaos and confusion, isn't it wonderful to know that we come to a Saviour who has perfect counsel, perfect wisdom to help us navigate life with Him.

On Celebration Sunday, Simon and Floyd unpack the story of Samuel’s “Ebenezer” stone in 1 Samuel 7:12 and invite us to look back on a year of God’s faithfulness at The Street. From quiet revival among young people and online church stories, to caring for refugees, raising emerging leaders, and planting new churches, this message calls us to remember how “thus far the Lord has helped us” and to ask what part we’ll play in what God is doing next.Where have you seen “Ebenezer moments” in your own life – times when you can honestly say, “Thus far the Lord has helped me”?