After a life-changing encounter with God, what do we do? Rebecca Kishtainy looks at what Jesus’ followers did after receiving the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and shares her own experiences of God knowing her “no”s and leading her forwards anyway. How can we get to know God better over time, and how can that help us to know what he wants to do with us, together and individually, especially when we aren’t feeling holy?
Read MoreWhat difference can heartfelt prayer make? Rebecca Kishtainy looks at the story of Hannah to find out. Hannah suffered for years, enduring taunting from enemies and inadequate comfort from friends. People even seemed to blame God for her situation. But a powerful, life-bringing encounter with God changed Hannah and the course of history.
Read MoreWhat have people always wanted and needed from God? In this talk, Rebecca Kishtainy looks at how people have looked to God for hope throughout history and seen his intervention helping them through major challenges. Before Jesus, people might not have seen much past massive upheavals in their world but, looking back, we can see God working in a bigger timeframe and in bigger ways than anyone could imagine. Could that same God also provide the hope and help we need to see past the biggest challenges we face today?
Read MoreWho is my neighbour, and how should I treat them? In this talk, Rebecca Kishtainy shares new insight into this well known story from Jesus by identifying with the vulnerable person rather than the hero. Can we be better neighbours by being more vulnerable and able to point to Jesus mending our brokenness?
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