Each Sunday, at the end of the sermon, the congregation is presented with a number of questions related to the content of the sermon. The questions are intended to encourage further thought about what has been said. This page serves as a reminder of those questions, together with a link back to the corresponding YouTube video.
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Sunday, 23rd November 2025
| Series: | No Greater Story |
| Title: | #4 Perfecter God at the End |
| Preacher: | Martin Shorey |
| Text: | New Heavens and a New Earth, Isaiah 65:17-19 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- Where have I been asking this life to carry hopes it was never designed to hold?
- What signs of God’s restoration can I see in my life right now, even in places of disappointment?
- How does the promise of God’s future, the new heavens and the new earth reshape the way I live today?
Sunday, 16th November 2025
| Series: | No Greater Story |
| Title: | #3 Redeemer God in the Middle |
| Preacher: | Phil Hughes |
| Text: | Isaiah 54:5 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Question:
- How does it feel that actually in God’s redemption center we’re the only thing he wants?
Sunday, 09th November 2025
| Series: | No Greater Story |
| Title: | #2 Creator God at the Beginning |
| Preacher: | Martin Shorey |
| Text: | Comfort for God’s People, Isaiah 40:1-2 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- Where in your life right now do you need to hear God’s words, “comfort, comfort my people”?
- How have you been tempted to make God smaller or more manageable than he really is?
- What part of your life most needs strength and renewal right now?
Sunday, 02nd November 2025
| Series: | No Greater Story |
| Title: | #1 When Stories Collide |
| Preacher: | Martin Shorey |
| Text: | Isaiah’s Commission, Isaiah 6:1-8 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- Have you experienced the removal of your sin and guilt? What does that mean to you?
- Where is your heart? Is it apathetic, excited, or what?
- Are you ready to respond to God or are you hanging back? Why?
Sunday, 26th October 2025
| Series: | Open Invitation |
| Title: | #3 An Enjoyable Invitation |
| Preacher: | David Makanjuoala |
| Text: | The Message of Salvation to All, Romans 10:13-15 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- What is the main thing that makes you feel uncomfortable or unsure about inviting someone to church?
- Will you be willing to do the inviting and trust God with what happens after?
- Everyone is welcome. Will you help us to make sure that everyone feels welcomed?
Sunday, 19th October 2025
| Series: | Open Invitation |
| Title: | #2 A Good Invitation |
| Preacher: | Martin Shorey |
| Text: | The Light of the World, Matthew 5:14-16 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- What puts you off inviting someone to church? Is it them, the church, or you that’s holding you back?
- Be honest. Does your light shrink, scorch, or shine?
- Do you have someone in mind that you want to invite to church? Pray about it.
Sunday, 12th October 2025
| Series: | Open Invitation |
| Title: | #1 Come and See |
| Preacher: | Helen Sweet |
| Text: | Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael, John 1:45-46 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- To whom or where will you look for opportunities to say come and see?
- What do you need to ask God for in order to feel bold and empowered enough to invite someone to something?
- What could we as a church and community do to make invitation easier? Chat to your home group leader or someone on the leadership team to share your ideas.
Sunday, 05th October 2025
| Series: | Holy Habits Simple practices that change everything |
| Title: | #5 Open Hands Giving as a Way of Life |
| Preacher: | Martin Shorey |
| Text: | The Rich and the Kingdom of God, Matthew 19:23-24 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- Why do you think God chooses to include us in his plans when He doesn’t need to?
- What are some ofthe things that hold us back from fully joining in with God’s plans – whether it’s money, fear, or something else?
- When have you experienced the joy of partnering with God – of seeing Him use your time, money or abilities for something bigger than you?
Sunday, 28th September 2025
| Series: | Holy Habits Simple practices that change everything |
| Title: | #4 Don’t Go It Alone – Growing Through Community |
| Preacher: | Dazz Jones |
| Text: | The Fellowship of the Believers, Acts 2:42-44 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- Where am I trying to follow Jesus alone?
- What one thing could help me to grow with Jesus and the community of his people this week?
- Who can I reach out to for encouragement or connection?
Sunday, 21st September 2025
| Series: | Holy Habits Simple practices that change everything |
| Title: | #3 Make Space – Resting & Recharging with God |
| Preacher: | Martin Shorey |
| Text: | Rest for the Weary, Matthew 11:28-29 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
Take a moment to consider your life …
- Where are the stress points?
- Where are you working too hard?
- What drains the life from you?
Choose one thing not to do this week
Now bring to mind those activities and times that bring you joy and leave you replenished …
Give thanks to God for them.
Choose one thing to do this week that will replenish your soul.
Sunday, 14th September 2025
| Series: | Holy Habits Simple practices that change everything |
| Title: | #2 Just Breathe – Praying like Jessu |
| Preacher: | Martin Shorey |
| Text: | Luke 11:1-4, The Lord’s Prayer |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- What do you notice about the way Jesus prayed? What is his purpose for praying?
- Has prayer ever felt more about results than relationship for you
- What’s one way you could pray more like Jesus this week?
Sunday, 07th September 2025
| Series: | Holy Habits Simple practices that change everything |
| Title: | #1 Listen Up – Hearing God through Scripture |
| Preacher: | Neil Robinson |
| Text: | 2 Timothy 3:16-17, All Scripture Is God-Breathed |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- How would you describe the Bible?
- How relevant is it in modern-day life?
Sunday, 31st August 2025
| Series: | Beyond Religion: What is Christianity All About? |
| Title: | #4 The Invisible Battle |
| Preacher: | Martin Shorey |
| Text: | The Armour of God, Ephesians 6:10-18 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- Does the idea of spiritual warfare put you off, or draw you to a faith in Jesus?
- Where have you seen God’s protection in a difficult situation? Are you in need of it now?
- Is prayer a vital part of your life, or and after-thought or add on? How can you develop a habit of prayer?
Sunday, 24th August 2025
| Series: | Beyond Religion: What is Christianity All About? |
| Title: | #4 New Life, New You |
| Preacher: | Dazz Jones |
| Text: | Instructions for Christian living, Ephesians 4 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- In what areas of your life do you sense God calling you to live differently?
- How does know ing you have a new identity in Christ challenge the way you see yourself today?
- What would change if you really believed you were being made new – not just improved but transformed?
Sunday, 17th August 2025
| Series: | Beyond Religion: What is Christianity All About? |
| Title: | #3 What if Church is more than a building? |
| Preacher: | Dazz Jones |
| Text: | Appreciation of the Mystery, Ephesians 3:14-21 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- Where have you seen barriers between people – in church or in your own life – that Jesus might want to break down?
- What would it look like for your faith to be rooted more deeply in love than in tradition or routine?
- How could you play your part in making church a place where everyone feels they belong?
Sunday, 10th August 2025
| Series: | Beyond Religion: What is Christianity All About? |
| Title: | #2 From Mess to Masterpiece |
| Preacher: | Martin Shorey |
| Text: | Made Alive in Christ, Ephesians 2:1-10 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- Where in your life have been confidently heading in the wrong direction?
- What message from the world are you tempted to follow – and how does it differ from the story God tells about you?
- What might it look like for you to live as God’s masterpiece this week?
Sunday, 03rd August 2025
| Series: | Beyond Religion: What is Christianity All About? |
| Title: | #1 A Bigger Story |
| Preacher: | Martin Shorey |
| Text: | Praise for Spiritual Blessings in Christ, Ephesians 1 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- Where do you find it hardest to believe you’re chosen and loved by God?
- What lies about your identity compete with what God says in Ephesians 1?
- How could you live differently this week because you already have God’s approval?
Sunday, 20th July 2025
| Series: | More Than Walls |
| Title: | #3 Working Together, Winning together |
| Preacher: | Martin Shorey |
| Text: | Nehemiah helps the poor, Nehemiah 5:1-19 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- Do your actions create unity or division?
- How do they affect the reputation of the church?
- Is faith just what you believe or does it affect how you behave?
Sunday, 13th July 2025
| Series: | More Than Walls |
| Title: | #2 When Opposition Strikes |
| Preacher: | Helen Sweet |
| Text: | Opposition to the rebuilding, Nehemiah 2:9-4:23 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- What breaks your heart, like it broke Nehemiah’s, and what are you going to do about it?
- Where is God asking you to step out of your comfort zone?
- Are you willing to do the right thing, trusting that good will win because God is faithful?
Sunday, 06th July 2025
| Series: | More Than Walls |
| Title: | #1 A Burden Worth Carrying |
| Preacher: | Russell Braund |
| Text: | Nehemiah’s Prayer, Nehemiah 1:1-2:8 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- Are you broken hearted about the need of people in Horley to enter the kingdom of God?
- Are you prepared to lay the foundation of discipleship and prayer?
- Are you prepared to step out of your comfort zone personally and as the body of christ for lasting impact here in Horley?
Sunday, 22nd June 2025
| Series: | Promises for the Faithful |
| Title: | #4 Remaining in Christ for Fruitfulness |
| Preacher: | Martin Shorey |
| Text: | The Vine and the Branches, John 15:1-5 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- Are you staying connected to Jesus?
- Are you trusting the Gardener’s hand?
- Are you willing to let him prune … so that you may truly thrive?
Sunday, 15th June 2025
| Series: | Promises for the Faithful |
| Title: | #3 Seeking His Kingdom for Provision |
| Preacher: | Martin Shorey |
| Text: | Treasures in Heaven, Matthew 6:30 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- Do you believe that God wants to bless you abundantly, or are you ashamed of prosperity?
- Are you asking God to give you a kingdom-centred vision for your life?
- Who can you generously bless this week?
Sunday, 08th June 2025
| Series: | Promises for the Faithful |
| Title: | #2 Confession for Forgiveness |
| Preacher: | Martin Shorey |
| Text: | Sin and Forgiveness, 1 John 1:8-9 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- Do you fear that you will rejected?
- How does it make you feel that God will never reject you?
- Do you have someone you can confess yours sins to?
Sunday, 01st June 2025
| Series: | Promises for the Faithful |
| Title: | #1 Trust in God for Guidance |
| Preacher: | Neil Robinson |
| Text: | Wisdom Bestows Well-Being, Proverbs 3:5-6 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- When was the last time you felt led by God to do something?
- What steps could you take to trust in God more?
- How might God be guiding you now?
Sunday, 25th May 2025
| Series: | ~ |
| Title: | Do Whatever He Tells You |
| Preacher: | Shaun Hornsby |
| Text: | How will they know if no one tells them, Romans 10:14 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- Has God asked you to do something differently this week?
- What does it look like within your life to be part of God’s mission?
- What do you think God is leading His church towards in this moment?
Sunday, 18th May 2025
| Series: | The Power to Change; Breaking free for good |
| Title: | #3 Training, Not Trying |
| Preacher: | David Makanjuoala |
| Text: | Trying fails, training prevails, 1 Corinthians 9:25 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- Don’t think that you have what it takes to break free?
- Thinking of quitting the race?
- Worried that you need to change first before approaching God?
Sunday, 11th May 2025
| Series: | The Power to Change; Breaking free for good |
| Title: | #2 Beaking Bad (Habits) |
| Preacher: | Ian Gray |
| Text: | Hezekiah king of Judah, 2 Kings 18:1-6 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- In what way can you be more focussed in fixing your eyes on Jesus?
- Is there anything in the way that Hezekiak behaved that touches a chord with you?
- Is there any routine or behaviour in your life that you feel that you need to change?
Sunday, 04th May 2025
| Series: | The Power to Change; Breaking free for good |
| Title: | #1 Why Can’t I Change? |
| Preacher: | Martin Shorey |
| Text: | Law Cannot Save from Sin, Romans 7:14-19 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- Do you struggle with persistent sin your life, that trying harder won’t fix?
- What label have I allowed to define me that God never gave me?
- What new identity do I need to start living from? How can I act that out this week?
Sunday, 27th April 2025
| Series: | Investigating Jesus |
| Title: | #7 Resurrection encounters |
| Preacher: | Rob Bell |
| Text: | On the Road to Emmaus, Luke 24:13-35 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- What stops you from “seeing” Jesus
- By his Spirit he is always with you, how does that change how you live?
- If today is the first day you can call Jesus ‘my Lord and my God’, who will you tell?
Sunday, 13th April 2025
| Series: | Investigating Jesus |
| Title: | #6 Open, But Not Easy |
| Preacher: | Martin Shorey |
| Text: | The cost of following Jesus, Luke 9:23 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- Are you a believer in Jesus, or a follower of Jesus?
- What does it mean for you to daily carry your cross?
- Are you avoiding the tough parts of following Jesus? What do you need to change?
Sunday, 06th April 2025
| Series: | Investigating Jesus |
| Title: | #5 When Being Right Goes Wrong |
| Preacher: | David Prior |
| Text: | The Pharisee and the Tax Collector, Luke 18:9-14 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- Do you identify more with the tax collector or the Pharisee? Self-righteousness or humble?
- Do you believe that it is God’s grace that makes a ‘good person’? What does that mean to you?
- What practical steps can you take to ensure that the ugly look of self-righteousness is not a look that you have?
Sunday, 23rd March 2025
| Series: | Investigating Jesus |
| Title: | #4 Redefinig Faith: Love in Action |
| Preacher: | Martin Shorey |
| Text: | The parable of the good Samaritan, Luke 10:25-37 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- Do you live alife that is open or closed to others?
- Is there a group people that you struggle with? You just don’t like them!
- Is God calling you to step over the boundaries you have in your life to be a neighbour?
Sunday, 16th March 2025
| Series: | Investigating Jesus |
| Title: | #3 An Invitation That Changing Everything |
| Preacher: | Phil Hughes |
| Text: | Jesus calls his first disciples, Luke 5:1-11 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- Often our problem is not our belief in Jesus, but our belief in ourselves. How can you change that?
- What stops you seeing yourself as Jesus does – as chosen – or as someone who can be like him?
- How can we see beyond the flaws to the value and potential in each other?
Sunday, 09th March 2025
| Series: | Investigating Jesus |
| Title: | #2 Following Jesus – More Than Just Words |
| Preacher: | Martin Shorey |
| Text: | What Should We Do?, Luke 3:1-18 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- Is there a discrepancy between how you are known, and who you want to be?
- Are you shocked at how seriously God takes sin?
- Are you asking the question ‘what should I do?’
Sunday, 02nd March 2025
| Series: | Investigating Jesus |
| Title: | #1 The Story That Had To Be Told |
| Preacher: | Andy Prior |
| Text: | Luke’s Letter to Theophilus, Luke 1:1-4 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- When did you last read the Gospel of Luke?
- Are you willing to believe what is written in this letter?
- How will you respond to what you read?
Sunday, 23rd February 2025
| Series: | The Truth about Heaven and Eternal Life and how it can transform your life today |
| Title: | #4 What Will Heaven Be Like? |
| Preacher: | Martin Shorey |
| Text: | The New Heaven and the New Earth, Revelation 21:1-3 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- What are you looking forward to most about Heaven?
- Has anything in this series surprised you or challenged your assumptions about Heaven?
- Are you experiencing union with God now? Do you want to?
Sunday, 16th February 2025
| Series: | The Truth about Heaven and Eternal Life and how it can transform your life today |
| Title: | #3 Your Choices Echo in Eternity |
| Preacher: | Helen Sweet |
| Text: | The Parable of the Talents, Matthew 25:14-30 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- What has God entrusted to you that you can use more faithfully for his glory?
- What small, everyday act of faithfulness can you commit to this week that will have an eternal impact?
- How can you align your daily choices with God’s eternal purposes?
Sunday, 09th February 2025
| Series: | The Truth about Heaven and Eternal Life and how it can transform your life today |
| Title: | #2 Heaven – How do I get in? |
| Preacher: | Martin Shorey |
| Text: | What must I do …?, Luke 18:18 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- What does it mean to follow Jesus? Is it more than believing and behaving?
- Are yo sometimes guilty of judging a ‘book by its cover’?
- Is God bringing transformation in your heart? Do you trust God with your ehart?
Sunday, 02nd February 2025
| Series: | The Truth about Heaven and Eternal Life and how it can transform your life today |
| Title: | #1 What if Heaven Starts Today? |
| Preacher: | Neil Robinson |
| Text: | Follow Me, Mark 8:34 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- What is your understanding of Eternal Life?
- How does the fact that Eternal Life starts when you become a Jesus follower affect your actions?
- How can you bring a bit of Heaven down to earth?
Sunday, 26th January 2025
| Series: | Was That It? When Expectations and Reality Don’t Match |
| Title: | #4 When Relationships Breakdown |
| Preacher: | Martin Shorey |
| Text: | Paul and Barnabas Separate, Acts 15:36-41 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- Where have you experienced a breakdown in a relationship? What effect did it have on you?
- Do you trust that God can bring about a good result from a bad situation?
- Is there a scenario where you need to reach out a hand of peace?
Sunday, 19th January 2025
| Series: | Was That It? When expectations and reality don’t match |
| Title: | #3 When Help Doesn’t Come |
| Preacher: | David Makanjuola |
| Text: | The raising of Lazarus, John 11:1-44 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon on YouTube |
Questions:
- Can we find purpose in situations that feel hopeless?
- Can you let go of how you feel the situation should turn out and allow yourself to trust God to do his sovereign will?
- Can you accept that, with God, delays are not necessarily denials?
Sunday, 12th January 2025
| Series: | Was That It? When expectations and reality don’t match |
| Title: | #2 The Highs Aren’t High Enough |
| Preacher: | Dazz Jones |
| Text: | Elijah in the desert, 1 Kings 19:1-18 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon on YouTube |
Questions:
- What do you have that might be considered a ‘meagre offering’ but might in fact be a sign of God’s faithfulness to you?
- What would it look like for you to take some time out and reflect on ‘why you do what you do’?
- What is the first thing that you need to do to help make that happen?
Sunday, 5th January 2025
| Series: | Was That It? When expectations and reality don’t match |
| Title: | #1 Forgotten and Overlooked |
| Preacher: | Martin Shorey |
| Text: | Joseph in prison, Genesis 40:1-23 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon on YouTube |
Questions:
- Have you experienced rejection in life? How has it affected your outlook on life?
- How can you maintain a positive attitude despite your situation?
- Where do you find your sense of identity and purpose?
Sunday, 22nd December 2024
| Series: | Down To Earth A Christmas Devotional Journey |
| Title: | #4 The Unchanging Christmas |
| Preacher: | Martin Shorey |
| Text: | The Shepherds’ Response, Luke 2:15-21 |
| Link: | Watch this sermon |
Questions:
- Are you investigating Christmas and Jesus this year? What conclusions have you come to?
- Do your festive celebrations point you to Jesus, or is he a bit lost in the busyness of it all?
- How do the unchanging truths of Christmas permeate into your life?
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Published, 21/Jan/2025: Page updated, 23/Nov/2025