In this Christmas message, Dave explores the profound themes of the advent season, focusing on the powerful connection between God’s love and the joy it produces in our lives. Dave looks at the source of love, the response of joy, and the eternal fruit of a life lived in Christ. As Dave points out, love is the ultimate source of the Christian faith, anchored in John 3:16. God’s love is indiscriminate and sacrificial; He didn’t just provide a philosophy or a set of rules, but sent a person – His son Jesus – to reconcile a broken world. This love is unconditional, based entirely on God’s character rather than our own merit or performance. Dave defines joy as the natural response to the gospel, or good news, of Jesus. The Gospel is more than an announcement of a victory already won by a King – it’s a secure state of being that remains even during trials, much like Jesus, who endured the cross for the joy set before Him. Dave also highlights love and joy as not being abstract concepts but tangible evidence of a life transformed by the Holy Spirit. He concludes with an invitation to move beyond self-improvement and instead embrace the active, transformative love of God. By abiding in Christ, we are empowered to love others – not because they are worthy, but because we ourselves are so deeply loved.The post Dave Frodsham: Christmas is a time of love and joy first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

In The Light We Long For, Rick talks about how how Jesus offers us hope and light – The Light We Long For – in a dark world. Drawing on John 1:5 (“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it”), Rick talks about how Jesus’ birth – which we celebrate at Christmas – was the moment when that longed-for light entered the world in Jesus. Popular Christmas films often follow the same pattern: a dark or broken world and a longing for light to break through. This mirrors real life, where people face genuine darkness and hardship and still hope for something more. Christmas tells the true story behind that longing: God is not distant but came into the world in Jesus, stepping into human suffering out of solidarity, not just power. Jesus was born into a time of oppression and conflict, yet his mission was not to overthrow political powers but to win a deeper, lasting victory over sin, darkness, and death through his life, death, and resurrection. Because of this, Jesus’ light cannot be overcome and is available to all people, across all cultures and generations. The post Rick Robertson | The Light We Long For first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Dave looks at Luke 2: 8-19, focusing on the true meaning of Advent as a time of preparation and anticipation, particularly highlighting the second Advent candle: Peace. Dave talks about how Advent should centre on the four themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. His key points include: Advent is Preparation (Hope): Advent is a time to prepare our hearts for the remembrance of Christ’s first coming and the anticipation of His second coming. The first candle represents Hope, the “living hope” we have in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which leads to an imperishable inheritance. The Promised Peace (Shalom): The peace announced by the angels at Christ’s birth (“Peace on earth among those with whom He is pleased” – Luke 2:14) is not just the absence of conflict. It is the deep Hebrew concept of Shalom, which means wholeness, harmony, and flourishing—everything in its right place. Sin fractured this original peace, and the Old Testament prophets promised a Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6) who would restore it. This peace is a person – Jesus Christ. The Revealed Peace: This profound peace was revealed to humble shepherds in the form of a baby. It is a peace that allows us to have peace with God through faith, as Christ’s sacrifice reconciles sinners to God (Romans 5:1). It also provides peace with ourselves, which Jesus assures His followers is a peace the world cannot give, guarding our hearts from fear and anxiety (John 14:27). Furthermore, it establishes peace with others, as Christ has broken down the “dividing wall of hostility” (Ephesians 2:14), turning strangers into brothers and sisters in one family. The Entrusted Peace (Peacemakers): The peace received by Christians is not meant to be kept to themselves. The sermon concludes by stating that this peace is entrusted to the church. We are not called to be peacekeepers (who merely avoid conflict) but peacemakers (who actively bring restoration and reconciliation). As ambassadors for Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20), we are to embody gentleness, pursue reconciliation, and allow God to make His appeal to the world through us. The true peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, comes to those who seek this relationship and live as agents of reconciliation. The post Dave Frodsham: Peace on Earth first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Ola Dosunmu on Hebrews 4:14 -16 and 5:1-10 – how Jesus is our great high priest. Ola emphasises that Jesus is not just a saviour, but bridges the gap between humanity and God. Through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, we have direct access to God’s presence, mercy and grace. Ola encourages us to: • Approach God with confidence — not self-doubt — because Jesus has made a way. • Live in the assurance of forgiveness and identity in Christ, rather than striving for approval through works. • Trust that Jesus’ priesthood covers you fully — you don’t need to earn acceptance. • In times of weakness or need, lean on Christ’s intercession — He stands between you and God. The post Ola Dosunmu: Jesus, our great high priest first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

In ‘True Greatness and the ransom’, visiting speaker Andy Arscott looks at Mark 10:35-45 Andy preaches on the stark contrast between worldly ambition and Kingdom greatness. Focusing on the request of James and John to sit at Jesus’ right and left hands, the message highlights how the disciples still misunderstood Jesus’ mission, seeking glory while He was marching toward suffering. The preach culminates in the definition of true Christian leadership: self-sacrificial service, modelled by Jesus giving His life as a ransom. How do we apply this Bible teaching practically? In the Church: We must resist the “climbing” mentality. If you want to be great in the church, pick up a towel, not a title. Look for the unglamorous tasks (setting up chairs, cleaning, caring for the unnoticed). In Relationships: The root of conflict (like the ten disciples getting indignant) is often self-glory. The cure is looking at the Cross. When we realize how much we have been served by Jesus, our demand to be served by others melts away.  The post Andy Arscott: True Greatness and the Ransom first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Dave continues our series on Hebrews by looking at chapter 4 verses 1-13. He contrasts the desire for rest (like not wanting to go to bed early as a child, or not wanting to wake up early for work as an adult) with the true, promised rest offered by God. Dave focuses on three points: – The promise of rest still stands. – That faith opens the door. – And finally, God’s word is powerful, so don’t ignore it. Finally, Dave urges us to: – Spend time reading the Bible. Use a process like P.R.A.Y. (Pause, Reflect, Ask, Yield) to allow God’s word to speak into your life – Worship and thank God for what He has done and what He is going to do – Stop striving to impress God or others, and surrender to His will – Make every effort to enter God’s rest by daily trusting and obeying Jesus.The post Dave Frodsham: God’s word for promised rest first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

In ‘Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts’, Rick Robertson of Jubilee Church Wirral looks at Hebrews 3:7–19, focusing on the importance of maintaining a soft heart and not falling into the unbelief that characterised ancient Israel. Rick looks at the crucial choice we face every day – whether to respond to God with an open heart (belief) or a closed heart (unbelief), mirroring the failures of the Israelites in the wilderness. Ultimately, as Rick tells us, the choice is between living life to its fullness – embracing Christ’s love – and an unthinkable devastation. The choice is always critical: “Is your heart hard or is it soft?”The post Rick Robertson – Today, if you hear his voice, don’t harden your hearts first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Dave Frodsham of Jubilee Church Wirral on why we can have unshakable confidence in Jesus, especially when life gets tough. Drawing from Hebrews 3, Dave reminds us that when you’re on a challenging journey, you need something absolutely trustworthy to rely on. ⚓️ Titanic vs. True Trust Dave starts with the compelling story of the Titanic. Its name meant “extremely large, powerful, and strong,” but claims of it being “practically unsinkable” were tragically wrong. Names and credentials can fail you! This sets up the critical question: What are you trusting in? In contrast to unreliable boasts, we have more than 2,000 years of unwavering confidence in Jesus.The post Dave Frodsham: Fix your eyes on the greatest ever first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Sarah Hayes, Head of Church and Client Support at Christians Against Poverty (CAP), on CAP and what it does and why. Sarah talks about how CAP and its partner churches like Jubilee follow Jesus’ example from John 13:1-17, where Jesus washes his disciples’ feet, by serving people with humility, compassion, and practical help. She also introduces Wallasey CAP Debt Centre manager Hannah, befriender Pam and Sarah (a former client), who share their story of friendship and transformation, showing how befrienders provide compassion and hope, and CAP money coach Shirley Bowen.The post CAP Sunday first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Visiting speaker Graham Webb preaches on Hebrews 5 and 6, urging believers to move from spiritual infancy to maturity — from “milk to solid food.” Graham reminds us that Jesus is greater than anything else and calls us to keep growing through repentance, faith, baptism, the Holy Spirit, and hope in resurrection and judgment already settled at the Cross. Growth happens as we devote ourselves to God’s Word, prayer, fellowship, and serving as “living stones” in His church. Through faith and patience we inherit God’s promises, learning to rejoice always, give thanks in everything, and pray continually. Mature Christians persevere, forgive, pursue unity, and live on mission, filled with the Holy Spirit’s power and love.The post Graham Webb: Growing in Spiritual Maturity first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

In this family-friendly message, Chris and Denise talk about Jesus’ humanity, reminding both children and adults that everyone carries unique experiences and burdens. Chris looks at Hebrews 2:17–18, showing that Jesus was made like us “in every way” — fully human, yet fully God — so that He can understand, comfort, and save us. Denise talks about how Jesus can take the weight we carry, because He has walked our road and offers mercy, faithfulness, and strength to help us today. Together, they encourage listeners of all ages to trust that Jesus really does “get it” — and He’s here to help us grow.The post Chris and Denise Griffiths: Jesus understands first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

In ‘Don’t Drift; Hold Fast’, Rick begins a new series on the book of Hebrews, Rick encourages believers not to drift away from their faith but to hold firmly to Jesus, keeping Him at the centre of their lives. Hebrews was written to early Jewish Christians tempted to drift from their faith. Rick explains that the letter powerfully reveals who Jesus truly is — the complete and final revelation of God — calling us to value Him above everything else. Rick highlights several points: • In the past, God spoke through prophets and intermediaries, but now he speaks through his son (Hebrews 1:1–2). • Jesus is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact imprint of His nature. • This means that when Jesus speaks, God Himself speaks. • The passage shows Jesus’ superiority — He is greater than angels, prophets, or any other being. • Hebrews 1 shows that Jesus is the eternal Creator, heir of all things, and the one who sustains the universe by His powerful word. •. Creation will fade, but Jesus remains forever. •. The writer of Hebrews uses Old Testament verses to affirm that Jesus is fully God, not a lesser or created being.The post Rick Robertson: Don’t drift; hold fast first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

In ‘Be Alert’, Sylvia preaches from Matthew 25:1-13, the parable of the ten virgins. Sylvia talks about how, in the story, the 10 Virgins represent the church, with the wise virgins being those who have been filled with the holy spirit and cultivated a relationship with Him, and the foolish virgins representing those who are unprepared, careless, and lacking spiritual readiness. She also goes into how the oil is The Holy Spirit, and how although every believer receives the Holy Spirit when they are saved, the depth of relationship and reliance on Him determines preparedness. Extra oil represents intentional spiritual effort — prayer, holiness, and staying close to God. Sylvia warns against being asleep spiritually – becoming complacent, distracted, or careless in faith – but instead tells us to live prepared, as if Christ could come at any time.The post Sylvia Billington: Be alert first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Visiting preacher Graham Webb on Acts 1:8, and how the Holy Spirit empowers believers to be witnesses to the ends of the earth. Graham talks about how Christian life is not just about being saved but about being empowered by the Spirit for mission. He encourages us to continually seek fresh fillings of the Holy Spirit so we can boldly witness, pray for healing, and see God’s power at work in our lives and in the nations. The Spirit’s power is given for mission: to share Jesus locally and globally, to reach people from every nation, and to carry the gospel with faith and courage. Graham urges us to keep asking for more of the Spirit and to be open to gifts, healing, tongues, prophecy and more. It’s not about us, but God working through us to reach people.The post Graham Webb: Gifts of the Holy Spirit first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Dave concludes our series on Mark by preaching on Mark 13: 24-36. In response to the disciples’ questions about the destruction of the temple and the “end of the age”, Jesus contrasts his birth in Bethlehem with his future coming in glory and power. Dave talks about how, in the end times, there will be signs of His coming, such as natural disasters like wars and earthquakes and universal persecution of Christians, but that Jesus will return visibly and gloriously and angels will gather believers from every corner of the earth. Crucially, though, no-one knows the exact time of His return. Like signs of summer or a baby’s birth, we can see indicators but we can’t pinpoint the day. Dave reminds us that, as believers, we must stay awake and ready. Jesus’ coming shouldn’t surprise us if we live expectantly whereas for unbelievers, it will be a shocking interruption. He encourages us to persevere in faith through the troubles that life throws at us and prepare our lives as though Jesus could return at any moment.The post Dave Frodsham – Jesus’ second coming first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Dave Frodsham of Jubilee Church Wirral on the story of Jubilee Church Wirral, asking the question: how did we get here? September, like a new year, is a time to pause, look back at where we’ve come from, and set our eyes on what God is calling us to next. Dave talks about how he grew up in the Wirral, left for Nottingham and then Bracknell, where he met his wife Nicki and God filled him with the Spirit and gave him a passion for the church. Dave shares the story of Jubilee, from planting in Liverpool in 1999, and then, two years later, to planting Jubilee Church Wirral in 2001. Dave talks about how church is not about one leader or ministry but the whole body working together as Christ’s hands and feet. As part of ChristCentral, Jubilee shares distinctives: being friends who enjoy God together, building grace-filled Word and Spirit churches, advancing God’s kingdom, transforming communities, and reaching nations. Ultimately, the local church is the hope of the world—called to reconcile people to God and one another, to bring peace, healing, belonging, and transformation through Christ.The post Dave Frodsham: How did we get here? first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

In this message, Rick Robertson from Jubilee Church Wirral, Wallasey shares a powerful reminder that “your future is alive.” Preaching from Mark 12:18–27, Rick unpacks the moment when the Sadducees challenged Jesus about resurrection. They believed death was the end, but Jesus declared that God is not the God of the dead, but of the living. Rick explains that resurrection life is not just an extension of this life—it is something far greater. Earthly institutions like marriage have their purpose now, but in God’s restored creation they are no longer needed, because everything will be made complete in Him. Drawing from both Old and New Testaments, Rick shows how the Bible points again and again to resurrection hope: from Daniel and Isaiah through to Jesus’ words in John 11, Paul’s letters, and Revelation’s vision of a new creation. The resurrection of Jesus is the “first fruit,” the guarantee that all who believe in Him will one day be raised with new, imperishable bodies, fit for eternal life with God. This message reminds us that death is not the end. In Christ, our destiny is everlasting life, a future without pain, tears, or loss—life fully alive.The post Rick Robertson – Your future is alive first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Emmanuel “Manny” Olaitan of Jubilee Church Wirral on Genesis 1: 1-4. Darkness represents life without God, but when God says “Let there be light,” His presence brings clarity, direction, and freedom. Manny reminds us that although darkness still exists, God’s light is always available through Jesus. Why should we seek the light? After God introduced light, creation flourished, in the form of plants, animals, and humans, and once God’s light enters our lives, beautiful things start to happen, and our purpose becomes clearer. In John 8:12, we learn that Jesus is the Light of the World; whoever follows Him will not walk in darkness. By surrendering fully to God, reading His Word, and praying, we find hope, purpose, and strength to overcome life’s struggles.The post Emmanuel Olaitan: Seek God, Seek the Light first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Phil Dickson continues our series on Mark by looking at one of the most important moments in Mark 12. Jesus is asked, “What’s the greatest commandment?” His answer? Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength — and love your neighbor as yourself. Phil reminds us that “hear” (Shema) in Hebrew means more than listening — it’s hearing with the intent to understand, obey, and respond. This is not just religion, routine, or law-keeping, but a personal, wholehearted devotion to God. Drawing from Peter, Paul, Deuteronomy, and Hebrews, he shows how the old covenant pointed to the new promise in Jesus — one sacrifice for all time, writing God’s law on our hearts. Sin separates us from God, but through faith in Christ, we move from darkness into His wonderful light. The challenge? Don’t just hear — believe and respond. Love God with your whole being, and love people with the same sacrificial, selfless love God has shown us. Key points: • You are God’s chosen people, His special possession. • There is no distinction — Jew, Greek, Gentile — all are called through faith. • The wages of sin is death, but God’s gift is eternal life in Christ. • “Hear” means listen + understand + obey. • True love for God is active, intimate, and all-encompassing.The post Phil Dickson: Hear, believe, love first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

In Looking for the signs of the end of the age, Dave Frodsham of Jubilee Church Wirral looks at Mark 13: 1-23. Like children afraid of the dark, it is easy to become fearful when we cannot see God at work. Dave encourages us to trust in the unseen but eternal promises of Christ, not becoming obsessed with physical structures or material security, but trusting in the Holy Spirit to guide and give words when under pressure or persecution. Ultimately, we need to remain spiritually alert, grounded in eternal truths rather than the shifting events of the world, and be cautious, hopeful, and faithful. Jesus, the good and gracious King, promised to be with us “to the end of the age.”The post Looking for the signs of the end of the age first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.