Elim Church Crawley

Walk as children of light - Ephesians 5:6-21

Jeremy Bontemps continues our series in Ephesians. And this week we continue with Paul's appeal to walk worthy as read Pauls appeal to not walk in fruitless ways, rather to bear fruit, but being filled with the Spirit.

Walking In New Life Part 2 - Ephesians 4:25-5:5

As we continue to read through Ephesians 4, we continue to see the old way of life we are to take off and the new way of life we are to put on. As Paul continues to explain these, his urge to do this is so that we don't grieve God's Holy Spirit & that we are imitators of God.

Walking In New Life - Ephesians 4:17-24

As we continue to read through Ephesians, Paul insists more strongly that the  believers leave behind their old way of life and put on the life we have in Christ.  Paul paints two very different pictures an old way of life and a new one. And he  urges believers to continued to be renewed in the new life they have been given.

Walking Worthy As Christ's Body - Ephesians 4:7-16

Walking Worthy Together

Ephesians 4:1-6;Paul urges the church to live worthy of our calling in Christ and to do this together. In this message, Jamie explores Paul's appeal to do this by living honourably in our character with one another because of the oneness of the church.

Into All The Nations - Acts 1 & Acts 8

Into All The Nations - Pentecost 2024 Reading Acts 1 & Acts 8, Jamie explores the call of both scripture and our Pentecostal DNA to be people who reach all nation with the Good News of Christ. And Jamie updates on his recent trip to Kenya.

A Prayer To Experience God's Fullness - Eph 3:14-21

Today, we read Paul's prayer for the church in Ephesus to experience the fullness of God through the power of the Spirit, Christ dwelling in them and the experience of God's love.  

Ephesians 3:1-13 God's Mystery Made Known

Jamie unpacks what Paul describes as God's mystery made known. The Gentiles being included in God's family was a plan hidden through the ages until Christ. Now, this mystery is known, and we live as the display of this mystery in the world.

Ephesians 2:16-22 "From Division to Unity: Reconciled in Christ"

We continue our series in Ephesians as Jamie explores the oneness and unity that exists in the church through Christ because we all have been reconciled to God. Because we share in one equal access. Because we belong to God as His family. And the challenge that it is for us is to live this.

United In Christ

Brendan Cerff continues our series in Ephesians as we explore how having been made alive, raised & seated with Christ, He makes Jew & Gentile, from all tribes & nations, one in Christ.

Raised up with Christ (Ephesians 2:1-10)

Pastor Jamie explains from Ephesians 2 how God has raised us up with Christ - Living in Heavenly Places.

Prayer For Our Heads, Hearts & Hands - Ephesians 1:17-23

As part of our vision Sunday, Jamie speaks on Paul's prayer for the Ephesians, a prayer that is ultimately Paul's desire for them to know God more. From this Jamie speaks about our head, heart & hands as we move forward wanting to also grow in knowing God.

Mike Nicholls - Making Room

This week, we are joined by Mike Nicholls from Luton Christian Fellowship. Mike shares with us from Isaiah 54 on the theme of Making Room in anticipate of what God wants to do, despite the uncomfortable challenges that may bring.

Thanksgiving For God's Work - Ephesians 1:15-16

We continue our series in Ephesians as Paul thanks God for the Ephesians faith. This week, Jamie reflects on Paul's thankfulness for these people & their faith. Mak (Kenya) & Emma (Rwanda) share as part of this message on what God is doing in these nations, so that we can give thanks for God is doing in a similar way.

Sealed By The Holy Spirit - Ephesians 1:13-14

We have explored Paul's praise, which flows from his rich gospel understanding. This concludes with His praise of the Holy Spirit's work in our salvation. The promised Holy Spirit is both the seal that authenticates our salvation and the down payment that guarantees it.

Our Inheritance In Christ

Having considered the many blessings we receive in Christ, Brendan continues our Ephesians series as he reads & preaches on our inheritance that God has predestined for us, that ultimately displays His beauty.

Adopted As Sons

Today, we read Ephesians 1:5-6 and Jamie's reflections on the truth that, in love, God has adopted us as sons in the Son, beloved in the Beloved One. And in doing so, God display the glory of His love & mercy, that forms our praise. 

Jamie Lavery - Chosen by God - 28/01/2024

Jamie continues our Ephesians series in 1v4 as Paul praises God that we are chosen in Christ before the foundation of world. In this message Jamie explores this theme of being chosen by God, the doctrine of election, and its purpose that as His people we live holy & blameless.

Jamie Lavery - Blessing God - 21/01/2024

Jamie begins a new series from Ephesians this week. In this message, he outlines the context of the letter and how that can help remind us that despite it being tough, we are called to worship faithfully. And then, he begins to explore the content of our praise to God. And we will build on this week by week.

Guest Speaker: Chris Cartwright

This week, we have Chris Cartwright with us as our speaker. Chris has been Elim's General superintendent since 2016, leading our movement into our priorities of Making disciples, Growing Churches, Developing Leaders, and reaching Nations.

Behold Your God

Isaiah 40 calls the people of Judah to "Behold your God" in the midst of their hardship in exile. To look up and be captivated by His greatness & grandeur. And as they do, to know His comfort, security & joy, that their circumstances would rob from them.

Christmas Eve Devotion

Sophie Lavery shares a devotion as part of our Home For Christmas theme.

Coming home for Christmas

Jamie continues our 'Home For Christmas' series, Coming home - our  carol service gospel message.

Christ's Home In Us

Jamie continues our 'Home For Christmas' series, exploring our relationship with God in Trinity through believers being joined to Christ. In this message, we think about the reality that believers are given union with Christ, which makes us sons in the Son, through which we know & belong to God.

Home For Christmas

Today we gather in God's presence, in the name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit, as the church of Jesus in worship. To praise, to pray, to gather around His word & to share the Communion together. And though we are separate we gather through the work of the Holy Spirit.  

Together As One Body

We end our "Gifts of the Holy Spirit" series with the theme  "Together As One Body".Paul uses the same image in Romans 12:3-8  as he describes other ministry gifts used in the body.

The Gifts Of Tongues & Interpretation

We continue our series exploring the gifts of the Holy Spirit from 1 Corinthians 12. In this message, Jamie Lavery explores the gift of tongues & interpretation. Helping us understand the gift, how it helps the church & how we use it.

The Gifts Of Prophesy & Distinguishing Between spirits

We continue our series exploring the gifts of the Holy Spirit from 1 Corinthians 12. In this message, Jamie Lavery explores the gifts of prophesy & distinguishing between spirits together. Helping us understand the gift, how it helps the church & how we use it.

Gary Gibbs - How to be a disciple of Jesus Christ - 15/10/23

This week, we are joined by Gary Gibbs as our speaker. Gary has lead Elim's national evangelism department for the last 17 years & is retiring from that role this weekend.

The Gifts of Healing & Miracles

We continue our series exploring the gifts of the Holy Spirit from 1 Corinthians 12. In this message, Pastor Jamie explores the gifts of healing & miracles together. Helping us understand the gift, how it helps the church & how we use it.

The Gift of Faith

This week, we continue our series exploring the gifts of the Holy Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12. Mike Keeping teaches on the gift of faith. In this message Mike is exploring what this gift is, how it is helpful and how we can use it.

Isaiah 6 and his vision of God

David Campbell spoke to us from Isaiah 6 and his vision of God. A vision of God's holiness & glory, that transformed Isaiah & called him to go and proclaim God's holiness & glory in Judah.

A message of Knowledge

This week, we continue our series exploring the gifts of the Holy Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12. Pastor Jamie teaches on the gift, a message of knowledge, exploring what this gift is, how it is helpful and how we can use it.

A message of wisdom

This week we continue our new series exploring the gifts of the Holy Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12. Pastor Jamie teaches on the first of these a message of wisdom, as we explore the type of wisdom the Spirit gives as a Spiritual gift & how we use it.

Gifted By God

God graciously gives spiritual gifts to the church through the work of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Jamie starts a new autumn series exploring these gifts. In this message, we explore how crucial these gifts are to the local church as they honor Jesus & God works to strength His church.

The parables of the 10 bridesmaids

Matthew 25 - The parables of the 10 bridesmaidsWe continue our summer preaching series 'summer stories with Mike Keeping. This week we turn to Matthew 25 and the parable of the 10 bridesmaids, as we explore the need to be ready for the coming of Jesus.

Who Is My Neighbour?

Luke 10:25-37 Who Is My Neighbour?We continue our 'Summer Stories' preaching series on the parables of Jesus. Today Pastor Jamie turns to the parable of the Good Samaritan. Jesus is asked how do I inherit eternal life by an expert in Jewish law. Jesus calls him back to Torah and gives what would have been a shocking illustration to the expert of a hated enemy, a Samaritan doing what the law required. 

Summer stories - Seeds, weeds, and God's kingdom

Pastor Jamie continues our series on the parables of Jesus with the parable of the wheat & weeds. In this parable, Jesus teaches about life in the kingdom of God & the reality of evil in the world. And how it will all be sorted.

Summer Stories - Matthew 13 A Story About Listening

We start a new series titled "Summer Stories" unpacking some of Jesus' parables. Pastor Jamie starts the series in Matthew 13 with a parable about seed & soil. But this isn't a story about farming techniques, it's about hearing & more specifically listening.

Fruit of the Spirit - Part 10 Self Control

We finish our sermon series on the fruit of the Spirit as Brendan Cerff teaches about self-control. Self-control empowers believers to govern their desires and actions. It enables them to resist temptations, make wise decisions, and pursue moderation in all aspects of life.

Fruit of the Spirit - Part 9 Gentleness

We continue our sermon series on the fruit of the Spirit as Jeremy Bontemp teaches about gentleness. Gentleness is an essential quality that allows us to show kindness, understanding, and compassion to others. It's about approaching life with a tender heart and a gentle spirit. Jeremy Bontemp will delve into the significance of gentleness in our relationships, our daily interactions, and our journey of faith

Missions

This Sunday, we are joined by Paul Hudson, Elim's regional leader for the Northeast & Midlands regions. Paul also helps to oversee Elim Global, which connects our partners around the world in the Elim Family.Paul explains using key passages from the Bible how ALL Christians are on mission.

Fruit of the Spirit - Part 8, Faithfulness

We continue our sermon series on the fruit of the Spirit as Pastor Jamie teaches about faithfulness. In this message, Jamie speaks about the nature of God's faithfulness, some examples of faithfulness in the Bible and what we can learn in our lives.

Fruit of the Spirit - Part 5 Goodness

We continue our sermon series on the fruit of the Spirit as Sophie Lavery teaches about goodness. In this message, Sophie talks about seeing God's goodness, knowing God's goodness & doing good.

Fruit of the Spirit - Part 4, Peace

Fruit of the Spirit - Part 4, Peace We continue our sermon series on the fruit of the Spirit as Lianne Ferrett today teaches about peace. In this message, we explore peace as the result of the work of God within a believer that gives us assurance in every aspect of life.

Mark 16 - The Risen Son

We conclude our year-long preaching series through the gospel of Mark with Jesus' resurrection. In this message, Pastor Jamie draws on the themes surrounding Jesus' resurrection, the new life that starts now & the reality of the hope that it gives every believer.

Mark 15:33-47 The Death of the Son

We start to conclude our "Follow Jesus" series in Mark's gospel. This week Pastor Jamie preaches on Jesus' death. The words & signs that surround his death. And the meaning behind it all.

CAP Sunday

Rachel explains from Isaiah 41v10 and Matthew 14v22 how God never changes and He is always with us regardless of our circumstances.

The Humiliated King

We resume our 'Following Jesus' series in the gospel of Mark. In this message Pastor Jamie speaks from Mark 15 explaining how Jesus chooses to become "The Humiliated King". We are reaching the climax of Mark's gospel, the death & resurrection of Jesus. Jesus has been betrayed & faces the Jewish leaders, revealing He is the Messiah & Son of God. And they will now give Jesus over to trial & death at the hand of the Romans, on a cross.

Guest Speaker

This Sunday we are joined by Elim's director of ministry, Stuart Blount. Stuart is currently based at our HQ in Malvern and oversees the develop of ministers for our movement, he is a member of Elim's national leadership team and previously lead Christian Life Centre in Birmingham for 20+ years.