Some people in our church remember the old days. The days when keen churches, sincere churches, enthusiastic churches sure of the story of salvation and the offer that was open to all, had a row of hats resting on pegs in the church foyer…
Every breakthrough costs you something. Every situation that changes happens because someone has paid a price. It costs time, strength, emotions investment, money. Nothing is changed without the threat of loss…
It’s not always easy standing apart from the existing culture. It can feel very uneasy. But it’s vital because Christians have to stay attached to a radically different story otherwise you will end up with a confused faith cut off from the power of the Spirit…
We need security and we need leaders that we can trust. Especially when we face crises. Without these where do we turn?
People protest, they break laws, or simply put their heads down and do their best. But in the meantime, community crumbles.
We need more…
We may not be in the same physical space with others as much as we might have been in the past, but we must be ready to go to those who are different from ourselves.
Otherwise we will miss out on God’s great adventure…
God wants us to be led by His Spirit – but it doesn’t mean you can’t make logical plans.
God wants you to be good news – but it doesn’t mean that you won’t find yourself in moments of confrontation…
Are you happy with your name? What about your nickname? In Acts 13, Saul starts to use an alternative name, Paul. But why…?
The story of Peter’s release is one that sees the overturning of Herod’s power, as the state is unable to keep the church leader in prison.
The church relying on the God of the Passover that answers his people’s prayers do the only thing they can. They pray. And whilst they do not seem to believe that the miracles of old will still happen, they do!
We often find ourselves in the same place. Feeling the lack of power, reliant on God and then amazed when He comes through for us…
How much power do you have? What do you do when you feel powerless? In Acts 12, to most people looking on, it’s clear who has all the power…
There are some churches you would want to join if you could. Antioch is one of those churches. A flexible, generous, boundary-breaking church.
As we reflect on their life together in c50 AD, we get inspired to keep growing into all this and more in 2020!
Salford Elim Church St. James Hope 3 Vicarage Close Salford M6 8EJ
info@salfordelimchurch.org
07771 558 058
© 2025 Salford Elim Church
Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance
Registered Charity 251549 (England & Wales) SC037754 (Scotland)
