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Old Testament speaks of Jesus - Joseph's Dreams and Life (Genesis 37-50) Grant Edwards 27 Sept 26

oseph’s story has it all—extraordinary dreams, family betrayal, suffering, unexpected twists, and ultimately, redemption. His journey takes him from the pit to the palace, through circumstances he could never have anticipated or understood. But behind it all, God was at work. This week, as we continue our series “The Old Testament Speaks of Jesus,” we’ll explore how God faithfully worked out his purposes through Joseph’s life, even in the midst of suffering and uncertainty. And as we look more closely at Joseph’s story, we’ll see how his journey points beyond himself to Jesus and to God’s greater plan to bring redemption and salvation to the world. Join us as we discover how the story of Joseph points beyond the Old Testament to Jesus—the ultimate fulfilment of God’s plan of redemption—and the hope we have in him. Reading: Genesis 37:1-11

Caregiver Sacred Pathway

Caregiving isn’t just helping people — it’s worship. This week we looked at the Caregiver Sacred Pathway and how practical love reveals God’s heart. From Mordecai’s courage to Jesus caring for the least, last, and lost, we explored why caregiving is prophetic, powerful, and deeply spiritual, and why even caregivers need rest and renewal. Bible reading: 1 Peter 4:8–11

13 Sept 2026 Presentation from The Gideons

Includes testimonies about the power of the scriptures to change lives

Old Testament speaks of Jesus - Noah's ark

Most ancient cultures told stories of catastrophic floods, where fickle gods wiped out humanity on a whim. But the Genesis story of Noah is radically different.

OT speaks of Jesus: Gideon Judges 6-7 Graham Carter

We continue our series on how the Old Testament points to Jesus. We will take a look at Gideon. His story is found in Judges ch 6 - 8. The book of Judges (the word means saviour) is full of stories of Israel disobeying God, falling deeper and deeper into sin, then comes God's judgement and His rescue through a flawed leader (judge). Over and over lessons are not learned and consequentially judgement gets more severe until we read about some really horrible things at the end of the book. Depressed? Sorry. Actually Judges isn't about sinful people and their flawed leaders. It's about our God who is infinitely patient and merciful. 70x7. Gideon's story has a lot of encouragement for us as we face uncertain times at Agora. Join us on Sunday and let's see how God, through His guaranteed presence with His people, can turn evil and discouraging events into assurances of hope and ultimate victory.

Genesis 4 Cain and Abel

This Sunday we continued our series, The Old Testament Speaks of Jesus, by exploring the story of Cain and Abel, an account of worship, jealousy, and the destructive downward spiral of sin. Why did God accept one brother’s offering but reject the other’s? What does this story from the opening pages of the Bible reveal about the kind of heart God desires from us today? As we unpacked Genesis 4, we discovered not only its lessons for our lives, but also how it ultimately points us to Jesus. Bible Reading: Genesis 4:1-16

Matthew 5:23-45 Jon Heeley

9th August 2026 - Hosea: Chapter 1 - Ethan Aish

This Sunday we looked the first chapter of Hosea and looked at the parallels between Hosea and his wife, and God and us. Bible Reading: Hosea 1

Lead us into Temptation

26th July 2026 - The Contemplative Pathway: Abiding in Solitude - Luke 10:38-42 - Elyse Wallace

This Sunday we explored the Contemplative Pathway, the practice of meeting God through stillness, intimacy, and quiet attentiveness. Bible reading: Luke 10:38-42

19th July 2026 - Conclusion of Sermon on the Mount & Introduction of Old Testament Speaks of Jesus Mark 11:12-14 - Al Jeyapal

5th July 2026 - Judging Others & Seeking God (Matt 7:1-12) (unplugged) - Elyse Wallace

In this episode, Elyse Wallace explores Matthew 7’s teachings on judgment, humility, and grace—sharing personal stories and practical steps for self-examination, persistent prayer, and living the Golden Rule. Tune in for honest reflection, encouragement to water your own spiritual lawn, and ways to extend mercy in everyday relationships.

28th June 2026 - The Lord's Prayer 4: Petition - Our Daily Bread Matthew 6:6-15 - Graham Carter

This Sunday we had a deeper dive into what Jesus meant on "Our Daily Bread" and how to properly pray according to the bible.

21st June 2026 - Lord's Prayer Part 3:Submission - Your Kingdom,Your Will - Matthew 6:9-15 - Graham Carter

24th May 2026 - Lord's Prayer 2: Hallowed be Your Name - Matthew 6:5-15 - Graham Carter

Well, we managed to get through the first two words of the Lord's Prayer last week. It was an important foundation for this week, when we looked at the next three words; "Hallowed be Your Name". What does hallow mean? It’s an old word we never hear in everyday English but it's still in our Bibles because it's a very important word and there's no modern equivalent for it.

May 17th 2026 - Lord's Prayer 1: Our Father - Matthew 6:5-13 - Graham Carter

Like me, you have probably heard sermons on the Lord's Prayer before. The ones I've heard seem to offer advice on how we can become more motivated towards prayer. But rather than raising the level of motivation they have, for me, only raised the level of guilt without changing my motivation one little bit. Has that been your experience too? Let's look at fixing that. Matthew 6:5-13

The Sensate Pathway : Encountering God through the senses

The Sermon on the Mount epilogue: Two ways; two trees; two foundations

The Finale First: A Sneak Peek at the Stakes this week, we did something a little different. We fast-forwarded to the end of the Sermon on the Mount to see where this journey is taking us. We dive deeper into the "how-to" of Jesus’ teaching, we’re looking at the outcomes He promises in Matthew 7: the Two Roads, the Two Trees, and the Two Foundations. we saw the finish line now, so we could better orient our hearts to understand why the radical ethics of the Kingdom aren’t just suggestions, they are the blueprints for a life that stands firm.

The Traditionalist Pathway: Following God in Ritual & Symbol

This Sunday’s message explored the traditionalist pathway and how God can meet us through patterns and practices that reorder our days around His presence. We draw on Romans 12, we reflect on tradition not as empty ritual, but as a living way of worship that shapes our loves, forms our lives, and helps us walk more faithfully in the way of Jesus.

Easter: The great Reward