Sermons 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.Th

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 a

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 m

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 ar

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.

Rick Robertson of Jubilee Church Wirral looks at Mark 10:13–16, unpacking what it means to receive the Kingdom of God like a child. Jesus doesn’t just bless the children—He uses them to challenge our pride, legalism, and performance-based faith. Unlike adults, children come with openness, trust, and humility. Rick encourages us to return to a childlike heart: one that simply receives, believes, and draws close to Jesus without trying to earn His love.

In Beware the scribes, behold the widow, Dave Frodsham of Jubilee Church Wirral looks at Mark 12: 35-44. Dave talks about how God doesn’t care what we look like, how important we are in worldly terms or how rich we are. He cares about our inner character and wholehearted trust in Him – as we see when Jesus contrasts the proud scribes with the humble widow. Dave challenges us all to look at who we are becoming and who we are seeking approval from. Is it God? Or is it other people? Is our worship genuine, or is it performance driven? And he challenges leaders especially to be wary of pride, status-seeking, and neglecting the vulnerable.The post Dave Frodsham: Beware the scribes, behold the widow first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

In Faith and Service, Denise looks at Mark 10:32–45. In this passage, Jesus predicts His death a third time; James and John ask for positions of honour at his side but Jesus teaches that greatness comes through serving others. Denise looks at how, as people, we naturally seek status, recognition, and significance – whether in the classroom, weddings, church seating, or social media. James and John asking to sit at Jesus’ right and left reveals this human tendency, but Jesus turns it upside down: “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.” Denise goes into how Jesus was the ultimate servant, washing feet, feeding the hungry, healing the sick and showing love without judgment. He also prayed for others and ultimately gave His life on the cross. We are called to follow this model—not seeking status, but serving selflessly, even when it’s inconvenient or unseen.  The post Denise Griffiths: Faith and Service first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Dave explores how Jesus responds to difficult questions posed by religious and political leaders. These questions were designed to trap Him, not to seek genuine truth. Despite their motives, Jesus answers wisely, often sidestepping the traps and revealing deeper truths. Dave looks at three major questions and subjects which were raised: 1. Divorce – “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” (Mark 10:2) 2. Taxes to Caesar – “Should we pay taxes to Caesar?” (Mark 12:14) 3. Resurrection & Marriage – “Whose wife will she be in heaven?” (Mark 12:23)The post Dave Frodsham: Questions to trap the revolutionary first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

In We stumble and He sets us free, Rick looks at Mark 9: 38-50. Rick talks about how Jesus wants us to have wide hearts toward others – welcoming even those outside our immediate group – but narrow tolerance for personal sin. Jesus rebukes exclusivity among His disciples and warns about causing others, particularly the spiritually young, to stumble in faith. As Rick points out, using an illustration of his former gaming addiction, seemingly small, private indulgences can gradually become spiritually consuming. We need to keep looking at ourselves and be honest about what might be subtly dominating our lives. Rick urges us to: 1. Use the Bible as a moral compass. 2. Remove the opportunity for sin by cutting off its roots. 3. Know your identity as a child of God, which empowers freedom. 4. Depend on God’s compassion and the freedom Jesus offers.The post Rick Robertson: We stumble. He sets us free. first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Ola looks at Mark 10:46-52 – The story of Bartimaeus. Continuing our series on the book of Mark, Ola focuses on Bartimaeus, a blind beggar in Jericho who responds to Jesus with bold faith. Ola’s message shows us how God meets us where we are — like He met Bartimaeus on the roadside. Faith is not about physical ability, but spiritual perception and surrender. We must be persistent in prayer, even when we are discouraged or silenced. True faith leads to action — Bartimaeus threw off his past and followed Jesus. When God calls, our response should be urgent and wholehearted. Jesus asks each of us: “What do you want me to do for you?” What is your response?The post Ola Dosunmu: Faith, Surrender, and the Call of Jesus first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

in ‘Who then can be saved?’, Dave continues the Mark  series by looking at chapter 10 verses 17-31. Dave talks about how eternal life cannot be earned or bought — it must be received through wholehearted trust in Jesus, not personal goodness, wealth, or status. 1. Are You Asking the Right Question? The rich young man asks, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” revealing a flawed mindset — as if eternal life can be achieved through effort or merit. Jesus corrects him, showing that only God is truly good, and eternal life is a gift, not a reward for goodness. 2. What (or Who) Are You Relying On? Though the man claims to have kept the commandments, Jesus exposes his true dependence — on wealth, not God. The call to sell all and follow Jesus highlights the real issue: his heart is tied to material things, not to God. Wealth, talent, family, or even religious performance cannot save — only Jesus can. 3. All Things Are Possible With God Jesus teaches that salvation is impossible by human standards b

Guest speaker Andy Arscott on Faith That Stands: Living for Jesus, Come What May. Andy talks about how faith is foundational to the Christian life. • Trust in Jesus is not just a concept—it’s a daily decision. • God responds to faith, walks with us through trials, and provides peace. • Don’t rely on feelings—anchor yourself in the truth of God’s Word. • Turn worries into concerns and offer them to a caring God.The post Faith That Stands: Living for Jesus, Come What May first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

In Grab a Towel, visiting speaker Andy Arscott looks at serving in the church. Andy reminds us that Jesus himself came to serve – not to be served – and by serving in whatever area we are needed, we are honouring him and doing as he did. Andy talks about the fact that serving includes the more ‘mundane’ jobs in the church – cleaning, putting out chairs, serving in youth, serving drinks – as well as the ‘front of house’ jobs like preaching. He also reminds us that serving sometimes doesn’t feel like serving at all; attending a life group can be serving because we are supporting the other members of the group, with the added bonus of being supported ourselves. Ultimately, Andy urges us to ‘grab a towel’ and ask ‘How can I serve?’ It’s what Jesus did.The post Andy Arscott: Grab a Towel first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Visiting speaker Graham Webb of Jubilee Church Liverpool on how the church should be a diverse body: young and old, black and white, rich and poor, cautious and risk-taking. Why? Because God brings together people who think and live differently, and that is a strength, not a weakness. Graham looks at Romans 14, which recounts how the early church in Rome faced conflicts over dietary laws and Sabbath observance between Jewish and Gentile Christians. Rather than argue, Paul urged believers to accept one another, recognising that each person stands before God, not one another. What should we learn from this? Don’t judge. Whether someone eats meat or not, or worships on Saturday or Sunday, we are not to condemn but to encourage.The post Graham Webb: Unity in diversity first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Dave Frodsham of Jubilee Church Wirral continues the ‘Real Jesus’ series by looking at Mark 9: 23-29. In ‘His Kingdom comes with prayer’, Dave  looks at how prayer truly changes situations, people and lives – and how a relationship with Jesus is vital in order to see God’s kingdom advance in our lives and communities. He makes several key points, including: 1. Prayer Opens the Door to God’s Kingdom 2. Faith Must Be Rooted in Jesus 3. We Need the Presence, Promises, and Power of God 4. We Must Seek God’s Manifest Presence Are you truly seeking God – his presence, his promises, and his power? Prayer is the key to participating in God’s kingdom. Without it, we lack the power and intimacy that we need to live transformed and transformative lives. Prayer isn’t optional for those who want to see God’s kingdom come – it’s essential. Through prayer, we encounter God’s presence, stand on his promises, and walk in his power.The post Dave Frodsham: His kingdom comes with prayer first appeared on

Chris Butterworth on Matthew 21:33–45 – the parable of the tenants, where Jesus warns religious leaders that the Kingdom of God will be taken from them and given to those who will produce its fruit. After you have listened to the message, consider the following questions: – What do you think is the most important take-home message, and why? – How can we ensure that we have a connected life with Jesus? – Have you experienced God’s pruning in your life? What was it like? How did it change you? – What steps are you going to take to start or continue to bear kingdom fruit? Is anything holding you back from releasing God’s kingdom?The post Chris Butterworth: The fruit of the Kingdom first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.

In ‘Resurrection Roots, Servant Life’. Rick explores how Jesus’ death and resurrection reshape what it means to live a life of purpose, significance, and service. Rooted in Mark 9:30–37, he teaches that a true Christian life is built on the miraculous foundation of resurrection and expressed through humble servanthood. The resurrection isn’t just a belief—it’s the root of the Christian life. And the fruit of that life is servant-hearted living. Rather than striving for worldly greatness, Jesus calls us to follow him in humility, service, and supernatural hope.The post Rick Robertson: Resurrection roots, servant life first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.