Receive | Go | Bless What does it look like to play our part in God’s much bigger story? In this message from our 'Crossings: A Bridge to His Promises' series, we explore how God invites people to step into His extraordinary purposes. Drawing on Genesis 12, Acts 9, and Isaiah 32, we see how the stories of Abraham, Ananias, and Saul collide to reveal a simple but life-shaping rhythm: Receive | Go | Bless Sometimes we are like Saul, in need of healing, renewal, strength, and fresh vision. At other times, we are like Ananias, called to trust God, to go, and to become a channel of His life and blessing to others. This sermon invites us to reflect on where we are in that journey right now, and how the Spirit of God empowers us to be streams of living water in dry places, right where we live, work, and serve. 📍 This message was preached on our very first Sunday at Harris Academy, marking a new season in the life of Chiltern Church. 🎥 Please note: As this was our first week in the new venue, we were unable to use our usual camera setup. We apologise that the video and audio quality are not at our normal standard, and we appreciate your grace as we continue to learn and settle into this new space. ⸻ 🔗 Find out more about the church, upcoming events, and how to get connected: 👉 https://www.chilternchurch.org.uk ⸻ #ChilternChurch #CrossingsSeries #FollowMe #ReceiveGoBless #Acts9 #Genesis12 #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #ChurchOnline #FaithInEverydayLife #HarrisAcademy #NewSeason

As we close our Advent series, we shift our attention from the first Advent (Jesus’ coming in humility) to the second Advent (Jesus’ coming again in glory). Christmas reminds us that Jesus came, but communion reminds us that He is also coming again. In this message we explore how the end of the story gives meaning to the whole journey, and how God forms in us a deeper longing for Christ’s return. We read from Revelation 22, reflect on Philippians 3, and then take communion from 1 Corinthians 11, where Paul says we proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes. If you are watching online, you are welcome to take a moment to prepare bread and wine or juice and share communion as you worship with us. **Key Scriptures** Revelation 22:12–20 Isaiah 60:22 Philippians 3:13–21 1 Corinthians 11:23–26 Ecclesiastes 3:11 **Timestamps** 0:00 Welcome and series recap: “Come to Me… I will give you rest” 1:09 The church’s response: “The Spirit and the bride say, Come” (Rev 22) 2:15 The ending gives meaning to the story 5:12 Why we don’t have a “Second Coming” celebration day (yet) 6:41 God forms longing over time: two ways 7:33 Formation step 1: return to the end of the story (Scripture) 9:36 Formation step 2: communion as forward looking practice 10:23 Revelation 22 reading and “I am coming soon” 10:50 Isaiah 60:22: “quickly in its time” 14:17 The Spirit and the bride: learning to desire what the Spirit desires 18:09 Honest reflection: why we can struggle to want Jesus to come soon 20:57 Philippians 3: pressing on, eagerly waiting 26:08 The fruit of a future focused life 27:08 Communion: remembering and proclaiming until He comes (1 Cor 11) 30:10 Closing prayer #Advent #Communion #christmas #Revelation22 #ComeLordJesus #ChristianHope #returnofchrist