The Better Story

We want to share with our church – and the world – the goodness of God’s story, particularly as it relates to some important and controversial areas of life. We’re doing this by looking at some of the key themes established in the creation accounts of Genesis which are fulfilled in the concluding scenes of Revelation.

For each of the topics in the series, we want to include four summary elements of the Bible’s story, which help us to see things clearly, realistically, and hopefully: Creation: How things are meant to be. Rebellion: What has gone wrong. Redemption: How God makes it right. New creation: How things will be.

We’ve gathered together lots of resources on the principles behind this series, and the topics addressed within it, here.

The Better Story September 3, 2023 \| Luke Davydaitis We start our new preaching series by looking at the four parts of the biblical story: creation, rebellion, redemption, new creation. To download, right click here and use 'Save Link As...'
Dwelling with God: The Church September 17, 2023 \| Chris Rawson The Church is the fulfilment of God’s plan to have a people from every tribe and tongue and nation, with whom He dwells. Chris shows us how this plan starts right at the beginning of the Bible, and encourages us to value what God values. To download, right click here and use 'Save Link As...'
Dwelling with God: the Spirit September 24, 2023 \| Dan Hudson God wants nothing less for His people than that they be filled with His fullness! Dan explains how it’s the work of the Holy Spirit today to give us intimate access to God, creativity, boldness, and strength. To download, right click here and use 'Save Link As...'
The Image of God October 1, 2023 \| Luke Davydaitis Being made in the image of God is the incredible privilege of every human being. Luke shows us what that means for our identity and purpose, and we see how Jesus is the ultimate image-bearer who transforms His people into His likeness despite their sin. To download, right click here and use 'Save Link As...'
Made to Work October 15, 2023 \| Raphael Mrode Work is not a result of the fall but a key way in which humans live as the image of God. Raphael helps us to see the truth of this and consider how we can do work to God’s glory. To download, right click here and use 'Save Link As...'
The Original Family: Marriage October 22, 2023 \| Dan Hudson Marriage in our culture has many different meanings. What does Jesus mean by marriage and why does it matter that all Christians know what he teaches? To download, right click here and use 'Save Link As...'
Male and Female, He Created Them October 29, 2023 \| Jen Rawson God made men and women to display His image and live in dependent harmony with each other, but sin has ruined this. Jen shows us the poetry of God’s design, and the hope of redemption that Jesus brings. To download, right click here and use 'Save Link As...'
The New Family: Baptism November 5, 2023 \| King's Church The Bible describes the church as being like the family of God, which is more than a nice metaphor – it should have a practical and spiritual impact on your life. To download, right click here and use 'Save Link As...'
The Heavens and The Earth Are Speaking November 19, 2023 \| Luke Davydaitis The Bible tells us that creation speaks of God’s glory, and that God will speak to us through His creation. Luke explores why we are sometimes hard of hearing, and how we can remedy this. To download, right click here and use 'Save Link As...'
What is God's Plan for Creation and Why Should I Care? November 26, 2023 \| Dan Hudson God made the world, sustains the world, and has a plan to recreate the world as a home for his family forever. How should we live in the present in a way that cares for God’s creation? To download, right click here and use 'Save Link As...'
God's Rest and Ours December 3, 2023 \| Chris Rawson Chris brought The Better Story series to a close by looking at Sabbath rest. God himself modelled rest, and part of our purpose as humans is to enjoy rest with Him. Jesus came to lead us back into eternal rest with God in the future and to give us a taste of true Sabbath rest now. To download, right click here and use 'Save Link As...'