Freedom Church (Leeds)

We hope that this message (recorded originally for our YouTube channel: youtube.com/freedomchurchleeds) is an encouragement and a help to you. This is the start of a series, Cultivate, focusing on discipleship. Mark & Kathi Kelly share their thoughts on this topic in an honest conversational way..

We hope that this message (recorded originally for our YouTube channel: youtube.com/freedomchurchleeds) is an encouragement and a help to you. This is the start of a series, Cultivate, focusing on discipleship. Mark & Kathi Kelly share their thoughts on this topic in an honest conversational way..

We hope that this message (recorded originally for our YouTube channel: youtube.com/freedomchurchleeds) is an encouragement and a help to you. This is the start of a series, Cultivate, focusing on discipleship. Mark & Kathi Kelly share their thoughts on this topic in an honest conversational way..

We hope that this message (recorded originally for our YouTube channel: youtube.com/freedomchurchleeds) is an encouragement and a help to you. This is the start of a series, Cultivate, focusing on discipleship. Mark & Kathi Kelly share their thoughts on this topic in an honest conversational way..

We hope that this message (recorded originally for our YouTube channel: youtube.com/freedomchurchleeds) is an encouragement and a help to you. This is the start of a series, Cultivate, focusing on discipleship. Mark & Kathi Kelly share their thoughts on this topic in an honest conversational way.

We hope that this message (recorded originally for our YouTube channel: youtube.com/freedomchurchleeds) is an encouragement and a help to you. This is the start of a series, Cultivate, focusing on discipleship. Mark & Kathi Kelly share their thoughts on this topic in an honest conversational way..

We hope that this message (recorded originally for our YouTube channel: youtube.com/freedomchurchleeds) is an encouragement and a help to you. This is the start of a series, Cultivate, focusing on discipleship. Mark & Kathi Kelly share their thoughts on this topic in an honest conversational way..

We hope that this message (recorded originally for our YouTube channel: youtube.com/freedomchurchleeds) is an encouragement and a help to you. This is the start of a series, Cultivate, focusing on discipleship. Mark & Kathi Kelly share their thoughts on this topic in an honest conversational way..

Welcome to Freedom Church and our online community. We hope that this service (recorded originally for our YouTube channel: youtube.com/freedomchurchleeds) is an encouragement and a help to you. This week’s message is going to be a little different as we bring you an edited version of a video Zoom call that we organised with Ian Rossol (leader at All Nations Church, Leicester) and members of Freedom Church. If you’re a member of Freedom Church listening to this and you were on the call why not think of this as another opportunity to take in what was said, and if you couldn’t make the call, consider yourself blessed that you’re not going to miss out! Please get in touch: hello@myfreedom.church or visit our website for more info: www.myfreedom.church (Music taken from iSingWorship - all rights reserved. www.isingworship.org/streaming)

Welcome to Freedom Church and our online community. We hope that this service (recorded originally for our YouTube channel: youtube.com/freedomchurchleeds) is an encouragement and a help to you. Please get in touch: hello@myfreedom.church or visit our website for more info: www.myfreedom.church (Music taken from iSingWorship - all rights reserved. www.isingworship.org/streaming)

Welcome to Freedom Church and our online community. We hope that this service (recorded originally for our YouTube channel: youtube.com/freedomchurchleeds) is an encouragement and a help to you. Please get in touch: hello@myfreedom.church or visit our website for more info: www.myfreedom.church (Music taken from iSingWorship - all rights reserved. www.isingworship.org/streaming)

Welcome to Freedom Church and our online community. We hope that this service (recorded originally for our YouTube channel: youtube.com/freedomchurchleeds) is an encouragement and a help to you. Please get in touch: hello@myfreedom.church or visit our website for more info: www.myfreedom.church (Music taken from iSingWorship - all rights reserved. www.isingworship.org/streaming)

Welcome to Freedom Church and our online community. We hope that this service (recorded originally for our YouTube channel: youtube.com/freedomchurchleeds) is an encouragement and a help to you. Today’s message has a focus on Fathers and our speaker is Paul Manwaring (www.paulmanwaring.com). We’re sure you’ll find the sermon uplifting, encouraging, practical and down to earth. Please get in touch: hello@myfreedom.church or visit our website for more info: www.myfreedom.church (Music taken from iSingWorship - all rights reserved. www.isingworship.org/streaming)

Welcome to Freedom Church and our online community. We hope that today's service (from 11am) is an encouragement and a help to you. In the sermon today, Mark Kelly brings us the second part of his mini series exploring two more ways in which satan tries to divide and conquer. This series was helped by a Bible plan focused on unity which itself was inspired by the book: ‘Oneness Embraced’ by Tony Evans (https://amzn.to/37q3Tql) Please get in touch: hello@myfreedom.church or visit our website for more info: www.myfreedom.church (Music taken from iSingWorship - all rights reserved. www.isingworship.org/streaming)

Welcome to Freedom Church and our online community. We hope that today's service (from 11am) is an encouragement and a help to you. In the sermon today, Mark Kelly will touch upon the issue of racism and the news around George Floyd but mainly explore deeper the question of unity and how the Church should be setting an example when it comes how we work and fellowship together regardless of ethnicity. This the first of a two part series. For more information on how we might challenge racism, we have found this link to helpful resources: https://www.compasspoint.org/blog/15-tools-and-resources-challenge-racism (Note that we haven’t vetted every link available on this webpage.) Please get in touch: hello@myfreedom.church or visit our website for more info: www.myfreedom.church (Music taken from iSingWorship - all rights reserved. www.isingworship.org/streaming)

Welcome to Freedom Church and our online community. We hope that today's service (from 11am) is an encouragement and a help to you. Please get in touch: hello@myfreedom.church or visit our website for more info: www.myfreedom.church (Music taken from iSingWorship - all rights reserved. www.isingworship.org/streaming)

Welcome to Freedom Church and our online community. We hope that today's service (from 11am) is an encouragement and a help to you. Please get in touch: hello@myfreedom.church or visit our website for more info: www.myfreedom.church (Music taken from iSingWorship - all rights reserved. www.isingworship.org/streaming)

Welcome to Freedom Church and our online community. We hope that today's service (from 11am) is an encouragement and a help to you. Please get in touch: hello@myfreedom.church or visit our website for more info: www.myfreedom.church (Music taken from iSingWorship - all rights reserved. www.isingworship.org/streaming)

Welcome to Freedom Church and our online community. We hope that today's service (from 11am) is an encouragement and a help to you. Please get in touch: hello@myfreedom.church or visit our website for more info: www.myfreedom.church (Music taken from iSingWorship - all rights reserved. www.isingworship.org/streaming)

Welcome to Freedom Church and our online community. We hope that today's service (from 11am) is an encouragement and a help to you. Please get in touch: hello@myfreedom.church or visit our website for more info: www.myfreedom.church (Music taken from iSingWorship - all rights reserved. www.isingworship.org/streaming)

Welcome to Freedom Church and our online community. We hope that today's service is an encouragement and a help to you. Please get in touch: hello@myfreedom.church or visit our website for more info: www.myfreedom.church (Music taken from iSingWorship - all rights reserved. www.isingworship.org/streaming)

Welcome to Freedom Church and our online community. We hope that today's service is an encouragement and a help to you in these unusual times. (Music taken from iSingWorship - all rights reserved. www.isingworship.org/streaming)

This is our Easter Sunday service and today we celebrate the risen Christ! We hope this service encourages and blesses you. If you would like to connect with us and say hello, then please email us at hello@myfreedom.church. (Music taken from iSingWorship - all rights reserved. www.isingworship.org/streaming)

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus.” Let your Prayer Focus be your family, friends, workplace, study and neighbourhood communities. Be specific and name individuals before the Lord. Ask Him what He is doing in their lives during this season and how you can partner with Him in this. Give your concerns for your own health to Him too. Psalm 91:4 reminds us that “His massive arms are wrapped around you, protecting you. You can run under his covering of majesty and hide. His arms of faithfulness are a shield keeping you from harm.” As lockdown continues don’t get weary of doing good! Let’s carry on being be the hands and feet of Jesus, looking out for practical ways to help anyone living on their own, the elderly or the vulnerable. Keep in contact. Pick up the phone or use video calling so that they can see a friendly face. Observe the social-distancing rules but could you offer to help with shopping, collecting prescriptions, and, if it’s appropriate, pray for people? Point people to the Freedom Church website and social media channels for encouragement and connection. Let your Worship Focus be: The Lord bless you and keep you. 𝘚𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘺 𝘒𝘢𝘳𝘪 𝘑𝘰𝘣𝘦

1 Timothy 2:1-2 “I urge then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” Let your Prayer Focus be for our Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, currently ill in hospital with Coronavirus, and for other MPs and leaders in the same position. Pray for healing and restoration of their strength and energy. Ask for peace and comfort for their families. Pray for all those in Government, national and regional leaders, public health officers, and the Civil Service. If you’re able, let specific people in these positions know that you are praying for them. Many of them have social media feeds. It’s not very British and it’s not very fashionable but be out there with your encouragement! Let your Worship focus be: “God is rich in mercy and He is slow to anger, His name is great and His heart is kind.” 𝘚𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱: 10,000 Reason 𝘣𝘺 Matt Redman

Isaiah 40:11 “He tends his flock like a shepherd. he gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart, he gently leads those that have young.”⁣ ⁣ Let your Prayer Focus be towards women who are pregnant, especially any who might be experiencing complications or those about to give birth. Name anyone you know in this situation before the Lord and ask for His protection for them and to free them from fear and anxiety.⁣ ⁣ COVID-19 restrictions mean that most women will not be able to follow their previously arranged birthing plan or even have their birthing partner with them during labour. Pray for peace for them and that they are able to draw additional comfort and strength from the midwives and other professionals supporting them. Ask God to help all the staff at this time, that they will have even more stamina, patience and grace than usual as they care for mothers and babies during the pandemic. Pray for protection from the virus for pregnant women on antenatal wards and for mothers and newborn babies on postnatal wards and those recovering at home. As you pray for the midwives, nurses, health visitors and doctors. Name any of them you know before the Lord.⁣ ⁣ If you personally know a midwife or health professional why not send an encouraging card to them or put together a small care package of treats they can enjoy when off-duty. Just be sure to observe the social distancing rules and leave it on their doorstep!⁣ ⁣ Let your Worship focus be that your joy is found in the Lord!⁣ ⁣ 𝘚𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱: ‘𝘕𝘰 𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘔𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘴’ 𝘣𝘺 𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳⁣ ⁣ ⁣ (Presented by Mark & Kathi Kelly and written by Patricia Gray)

Psalm 72:12-14 “For He will deliver the needy who cry out, the afflicted who have no one to help. He will take pity on the weak and the needy and save them from death. He will rescue them from oppression and violence for precious is their blood in His sight.”⁣ ⁣ Let your Prayer Focus be towards the most vulnerable communities and those working to help and support them during this pandemic.⁣ ⁣ Pray for homeless people who can quite often have additional physical and mental health problems. Pray for social workers and those in charities in and around Leeds like The Crypt, The Lighthouse and Caring for Life who are offering extra support at this time.⁣ ⁣ Pray for refugees and asylum seekers, many of them are already traumatised by situations they have fled in their own countries. Pray for Christians working for Solace and similar agencies who are offering counselling and care via digital media during the COVID-19 outbreak.⁣ ⁣ Ask God to help the many migrant workers who have been laid off work but can’t go home. Some have fallen into poverty and homelessness. Pray for people working for Social Services, Department for Employment and other public services trying to quickly get emergency financial help out. ⁣ ⁣ Pray for the many volunteers working in Food Banks who are trying hard to keep up with the increased need for their help from those who are struggling financially. May they give out love, hope and encouragement along with the food.⁣ ⁣ There are also thousands of international students in the UK who can’t go home and who are worried about their own families overseas. Pray for local churches, student groups and organisations who minister to them. Organisations like the International Students Club within our Leeds based Universities, UCCF and Friends International.⁣ ⁣ The next time you’re out shopping why not buy an extra non-perishable item or two and put it in the food bank collection box which you’ll find at many supermarkets.⁣ ⁣ Let your Worship Focus be to cry out a Hallelujah to Jesus recognising that He has overcome the world!⁣ ⁣ 𝘚𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱: ‘𝘝𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳’𝘴 𝘊𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘯’ 𝘣𝘺 𝘋𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘦 𝘡𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘩⁣ ⁣ (Presented by Mark & Kathi Kelly and written by Patricia Gray)

Isaiah 9:6 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”⁣ ⁣ Let your Prayer Focus be on people working in the background to provide vital healthcare equipment and services in the fight against Coronavirus. Thank God for their knowledge, skills and commitment at this vital time. ⁣ ⁣ Pray for tech companies, laboratory scientists and technicians working to produce quickly great numbers of tests for Coronavirus. Pray for good communication and coordination of these services, so that tests are efficiently placed where there is priority and need. Pray for the protection and safety of those handling these test kits. Dare to pray for miraculous breakthroughs within scientific research and development at this time. Scientific research is a slow methodical process. But we need God-accelerated supernatural help for those scientists who are working on new treatments for Coronavirus and on a vaccine that will protect humans against it. No vaccines against viruses of this type currently exist so ask our Creator God to graciously reveal divinely inspired solutions.⁣ ⁣ Also, ask for God’s help for engineers in different industries and universities who are working to develop and produce the ventilators and other equipment our hospitals urgently need. Pray for craftspeople working in clothing manufacture to produce the hospital gowns, masks and other protective equipment needed by front line workers. In all these areas pray for those who are coordinating and managing production and distribution, so that items will get to where they are needed without hold-ups. Ask for all of God’s people working in these industries that they may know His grace and favour in order to do their job well, to lead, and to support their fellow workers.⁣ ⁣ Finally, pray for our health data scientists across the country who are carefully collating and analysing patient data about COVID-19 in order to help doctors and public health officers quickly understand, manage and lessen the effects of this disease.⁣ ⁣ Think of anyone you might know personally working in these areas and send them a message of support and prayer.⁣ ⁣ Let your Worship Focus be that which declares to God: “Your Name is Power, Your Name is Healing” ⁣ ⁣ 𝘚𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨: ‘𝘐 𝘚𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘬 𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘴’ 𝘣𝘺 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘦 𝘡𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘩⁣ ⁣ ⁣ (Presented by Mark & Kathi Kelly and written by Patricia Gray)

Psalm 40:11 “You, oh Lord, will not withhold your compassion from me. Your loving kindness and your truth will continually preserve me.”⁣ ⁣ Let your Prayer Focus be to pray for our continuing mental health and well-being. Say thank-you to God that He has given us all who believe the gift of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 tells us that God will never give us the spirit of fear, instead He gives us the Holy Spirit with mighty power, love and self-control. Thank Him that He preserves our minds day by day.⁣ ⁣ Ask the Lord to show us wisdom regarding the Coronavirus about what is a wise amount of news to consume and ask Him to help us have the strength of character to switch off when we need to.⁣ ⁣ Pray for those isolated at home alone, that they will receive comfort and encouragement from others and from our Heavenly Father.⁣ ⁣ Ask Him to strengthen any front-line workers you know who are battling mental and physical tiredness. And also those that might be facing staff shortages and unfamiliar working conditions.⁣ ⁣ Finally, ask Father God to birth new and creative thoughts and ideas in our minds. Ask Him for stories, poems, songs and pictures that will stimulate us, banish any lethargy and boredom and encourage us with His hope and goodness.⁣ ⁣ Practise meditating in the Word of God for 10-15 minutes. It displaces fear and other negative thoughts. Do this by focusing in on reading a short Bible passage, just take a few verses and read them through three times. The first time read to get a general sense of what the passage is about. The second time make a note of any key words or phrases that jump out at you. The final time ask Holy Spirit “What are You particularly saying to me through these words or phrases?” Reflect on anything you may need to do as a result.⁣ ⁣ Let your Worship Focus be that if the stars were made to worship God then so will I! ⁣ ⁣ 𝘚𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱: 𝘚𝘰 𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘐 (𝟷𝟶𝟶 𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘟) 𝘣𝘺 𝘏𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱⁣ ⁣ ⁣ (Presented by Mark & Kathi Kelly and written by Patricia Gray)

Isaiah 41:10 “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”⁣ ⁣ Let your Prayer Focus be to pray for our police service and armed forces, including all the community service officers and civilian support staff who work with them. Ask God to bless their work in keeping our country safe and secure. Many forces are operating with far fewer staff than normal as their people are either self isolating or are sick themselves. Pray for health and stamina for everyone still working. Both military and police officers have been asked to do duties outside their normal scope, such as supporting the NHS, transporting essential supplies and securing sensitive sites around our country. Please pray for their leaders as they work with Government and other agencies to plan and manage these duties. Emergency laws to manage the COVID-19 outbreak have been put action so also pray for peace and social order to be maintained in calm and wise ways by the police. ⁣ ⁣ Lord Jesus, in your Name we come against those spirits of darkness who would seek to stir up any social unrest at this time. We ask that you will be merciful to us as a country. Forgive us for our sins and heal our land. Send your angels on assignment to fight for us. We especially pray for those young people who feel frustrated and at a loose end during this lockdown. Lord we pray that you will supernaturally reveal yourself to thousands of young people at this time. Send dreams and visions. Let the words of truth and love that have been sown into their lives over many past years bear fruit now. We dare to pray that this season will cause a permanent downturn in immorality, gang activity and drug crime. That many will break free and that we will see a revival of faith and hope especially in our cities.⁣ ⁣ Get in touch and encourage any individual members of the police and military forces that you might know. Let them know that we are thinking of them and praying for them.⁣ ⁣ Let our Worship Focus be: God, you are good.⁣ ⁣ 𝘚𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨: ‘𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘬𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦’ 𝘣𝘺 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘈𝘴𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘺⁣ ⁣ (Presented by Mark & Kathi Kelly and written by Patricia Gray)

Joshua 1:9 “I command you - be strong and very courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go”⁣ ⁣ Let your Prayer Focus be to pray for the children and young people that you know. Name them before Father God and thank Him for the gift of them - for their lives, their energy, their gifts and for their futures. This is most likely a challenging time of adjustment with the usual routines of school, college, friends and learning being set aside. Pray for the children of key workers still going into school and for their teachers and helpers seeking to create a positive and secure learning environment for them. Ask Holy Spirit to protect the health of these key workers and to guide and help other teachers as they are seeking to provide online lessons and possibly pastoral support.⁣ ⁣ Pray for young people who might well have difficult questions about what is happening during this pandemic, with legitimate fears and anxieties about their future - especially those due to take examinations this summer. Ask God to give parents and careers increased levels of patience and empathy. Ask for wisdom also, as they talk things through with young people, helping to support good mental health and wellbeing.⁣ ⁣ Let’s pray for an unprecedented move of God in our nation to bring thousands of young people into a life changing relationship with Him. Ask God to empower children’s and youth workers who are keeping in touch and caring by whatever means they can. Pray for the work of organisations in Leeds such as Kidz Klub, Space, Leeds Faith in Schools and Missional Generation. Pray also for many other similar organisations nationally, who are reaching out and working hard to give extra support to children, young people and youth workers at this time.⁣ ⁣ Action: If appropriate, keep in touch! Let children and young people know you are thinking of them and praying for them. With parental and carers permission if needed, why not post cards or little gifts through the letterbox or get them delivered by mail. Do you know any single parents? They especially might need your support and encouragement. What could you do to help?⁣ ⁣ Let your Worship Focus be: Our God is with us, He will never leave us⁣ ⁣ 𝘚𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨: ‘𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘎𝘰𝘥 𝘐𝘴 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘜𝘴’ 𝘣𝘺 𝘙𝘪𝘵𝘢 𝘚𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳⁣ ⁣ (Presented by Mark & Kathi Kelly and written by Patricia Gray)

Philippians 1:18-19 “And I will continue to rejoice, knowing that the lavish supply of the Sprit of Jesus, the Anointed One, and your intercession for me will bring about my deliverance.”⁣ ⁣ Let your Prayer Focus be to intercede like never before for our brothers and sisters living and working in developing countries, especially where people are facing deprivation, such as refugee camps and settlements, townships and other places where people are living in very close quarters. Social distancing and isolation are not options here.⁣ ⁣ Pray for frontline health, social and community workers in these communities. They have very difficult, dangerous and challenging work to do during this health emergency.⁣ ⁣ Pray for the resources of the Church worldwide to be mobilised. For buildings, land, equipment, food and medicines to be released to the poor where they are most needed. Pray for Christians living in both these countries and internationally to gain the ear and favour of those in authority, power and wealth in order to bless those in great need.⁣ ⁣ Ask God for a supernatural change in the season. That this pandemic will supernaturally recede and that humanitarian disasters will not overwhelm Africa, southern America and south east Asia as well as the many refugee camps and communities in Syria, Turkey, Greece and Italy. God who was able to part the Red Sea, who was able to tear the Temple veil in two, who was able to raise King Jesus from the dead is still on the throne. Our merciful God has not abandoned His creation, His Earth, His people. And through us all, as we pray, the people of the Earth will be blessed.⁣ ⁣ Action: Why not research and find out about Christian individuals and organisations working into these situations we’ve just prayed about. Let them know that you are praying for them. Give what extra you are able to support their work at this difficult time.⁣ ⁣ If you can, email your MP and ask them to raise this with appropriate ministers who are able to lobby for suitable strategies and increased support into agencies working into refugee, townships, slums and similar situations.⁣ ⁣ 𝘓𝘦𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘍𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘣𝘦: 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘎𝘰𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘸𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ (Presented by Mark & Kathi Kelly and written by Patricia Gray)

Let conscious acts of thanksgiving, praise and prayer, re-focus, strengthen and refresh us! What comes in through our eyes and ears is so important. To counter fear, anxiety and mistrust let’s be those who turn first to God.⁣ ⁣ 1 Corinthians 12:26-27 “...whatever happens to one happens to all. If one suffers everyone suffers. If one is honoured everyone rejoices. You are the body of the Anointed One and each of you is a unique and vital part of it.”⁣ ⁣ Let your Prayer Focus to hold up our brothers and sisters around the world that are also facing this pandemic. Name those you know before the Lord and declare His love, protection and peace over them. Pray for their families, work, testimony and influence in their communities and nations. Pray for revival and the work of the Kingdom of God to accelerate greatly in this season. ⁣ ⁣ That’s worth repeating. Get in touch and let others know you are praying for them. Why not consider financially supporting overseas ministries where the current crisis is creating urgent needs.⁣ ⁣ Let your Worship Focus be: “I’ve seen You move, come move the mountains, and I believe I’ll see You do it again. Your promise still stands, Great is Your faithfulness.” ⁣ ⁣ 𝘚𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱: ‘𝘋𝘰 𝘐𝘵 𝘈𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯’ 𝘣𝘺 𝘌𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱⁣ ⁣ ⁣ (Presented by Mark & Kathi Kelly and written by Patricia Gray)

Let conscious acts of thanksgiving, praise and prayer, re-focus, strengthen and refresh us! What comes in through our eyes and ears is so important. To counter fear, anxiety and mistrust let’s be those who turn first to God.⁣ ⁣ Philippians 4:6-7 “Be anxious about nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” ⁣ ⁣ Let your Prayer focus be for those who are in social isolation because they are in a vulnerable group, such as elderly people in care and nursing homes, severely disabled children and those with underlying diseases who have to stay away from others. Give thanks for, and ask God, to help all those caring for them in homes and in the community and for relatives unable to visit at the moment. ⁣ ⁣ Send an encouraging note or card to let people know they are not forgotten while they cannot have physical visitors. Some residents and patients in care homes and hospitals may ⁣not have access to a mobile device, so using snail mail might be the best alternative! ⁣ ⁣ Let your Worship Focus be: Today let’s declare our trust in God for the vulnerable; let’s ‘Raise a hallelujah in the presence of our enemies’. ⁣ ⁣ 𝘚𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨: ‘𝘙𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘈 𝘏𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘭𝘶𝘫𝘢𝘩’ 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘋𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘥 𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘴𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘢 𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘴𝘦𝘳 (𝘉𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘔𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤)⁣ ⁣ ⁣ (Presented by Mark & Kathi Kelly and written by Patricia Gray)

Let conscious acts of thanksgiving, praise and prayer, re-focus, strengthen and refresh us! What comes in through our eyes and ears is so important. To counter fear, anxiety and mistrust let’s be those who turn first to God.⁣ Philippians 4:6-7 “Don’t fret or worry, instead of worrying pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the centre of your life.”⁣ Let your Prayer Focus be for those in businesses of all sizes seeking to manage all the personnel, financial and logistical challenges they are facing. Pray for workers being laid off, freelancers and those on zero hours contracts who may be facing very challenging circumstances. Pray for warehousing staff, hauliers and delivery drivers working extra hard to supply shops and homes with goods at this time. Shop locally, or online with independent sellers if you can in order to provide much needed business at this time. Support food banks, breakfast clubs and other church and community schemes that help feed those in need. Let those working in business know you are praying for them. Do what you can personally for those in need, let the church know of anyone who is really struggling. Let your Worship Focus be: “Oh God you have done great things, you’ve been faithful through every storm, you will be faithful for evermore.”⁣ 𝘚𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨: ‘𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴’ 𝘣𝘺 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭 𝘞𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘩𝘢𝘮

Let conscious acts of thanksgiving, praise and prayer, re-focus, strengthen and refresh us! What comes in through our eyes and ears is so important. To counter fear, anxiety and mistrust let’s be those who turn first to God.⁣ ⁣ Ephesians 2:14 “For He Himself is our peace.”⁣ ⁣ Let your Prayer Focus be giving thanks to God for the commitment, service and bravery of our first responders and emergency service workers. Intercede today for our police, ambulance and fire services, for NHS 111, the World Health Organisation and other critical response agencies. Pray for protection, health and strength for them. Let’s agree together for a miracle of #grace in our nation, that no service area will be overwhelmed by a shortage of people or resources and that peace will prevail. ⁣ ⁣ Send personal #encouragements to those you know who work in these fields. Post positive and supportive comments on organisations’ social media pages. ⁣ ⁣ Let your #Worship Focus be: He is “the Way Maker, Miracle Worker, Promise Keeper, Light in the darkness.”⁣ ⁣ 𝘚𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨: 𝘞𝘢𝘺 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘺 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘤𝘩⁣ ⁣ ⁣ (Presented by @markdkelly75 & @kckelly and presented by @mommapat55)

Let conscious acts of thanksgiving, praise and prayer, re-focus, strengthen and refresh us! What comes in through our eyes and ears is so important. To counter fear, anxiety and mistrust let’s be those who turn first to God. ⁣ ⁣ Psalm 46:1-2 “God is our refuge and strength, a very present and well-proved help in times of trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change”⁣ ⁣ And verse 10: “be still, and recognise and understand that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations! I will be exalted in the earth!” ⁣ ⁣ Let you Prayer Focus be for our medical and healthcare professionals, for doctors, nurses, and all those involved in frontline patient care. Pray also for hospital support staff and for care workers serving in our communities. Pray for laboratory staff and all those scientists involved in collecting, modelling and analysing the data concerning this virus, including the World Health Organisation. Pray for hospital leaders, practice managers and care administrators seeking to deploy resources as best possible. Praise God for them. May He protect their health and give them all grace and strength in a time of very heavy workload and high public anxiety. We may not have all the answers, but we are connected to the One who does.⁣ ⁣ Encourage individuals that you know who are working in these fields. Let them know that we are praying for them.⁣ ⁣ Let your Worship Focus be: Show us your glory, show us your power, we want to see you open up the floodgates, a mighty river flowing from your heart.⁣ ⁣ 𝘚𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱: 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘜𝘱 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱⁣ ⁣ (Presented by Mark & Kathi Kelly and written by Patricia Gray)

1 Timothy 2:1-2 “I urge then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” What comes in through our eyes and ears is so important. To counter fear, anxiety and mistrust let’s be those who turn first to God. Let’s also “fight with Scripture for the victory that Jesus has already purchased.” (Bill Johnson, Bethel Church, Redding) Let your Prayer Focus be for our Government, national and regional leaders, public health officers, and the Civil Service. There are difficult decisions to be made and complex plans to be developed and implemented in a rapidly unfolding scenario. Pray for unity, wisdom, stamina and strength for Parliament and our local authorities. Pray that our four nations will respond constructively to those in leadership. Pray for those that are influential in our society, such as the royal family and other celebrities that they too might hear God for themselves and be a voice and a force for good. If you’re able, let specific people in these positions know that you are praying for them. Many of them have social media feeds. It’s not very British and it’s not very fashionable but be out there with your encouragement! Let your Worship focus be: “God is rich in mercy and He is slow to anger, His name is great and His heart is kind.” 𝘚𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱: 10,000 Reason 𝘣𝘺 Matt Redman (This prayer devotional is presented by Mark Kathi Kelly and written by Patricia Gray)

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus.” Today, let’s lift our eyes and ears away from the wall-to-wall media coverage of the virus and let conscious acts of thanksgiving, praise and prayer, re-focus, strengthen and refresh us! What comes in through our eyes and ears is so important. To counter fear, anxiety and mistrust let’s be those who turn first to God. Let’s also “fight with Scripture for the victory that Jesus has already purchased.” (Bill Johnson) Let your Prayer Focus be your family, friends, workplace, study and neighbourhood communities. Be specific and name individuals before the Lord. Ask Him what He is doing in their lives during this season and how you can partner with Him in this. Give your concerns for your own #health to Him too. Remember that “His massive arms are wrapped around you, protecting you. You can run under his covering of majesty and hide. His arms of faithfulness are a shield keeping you from harm.” Psalm 91:4 We have an amazing opportunity to serve and bless others in the current circumstances. Let’s be the hands and feet of Jesus, looking out for practical ways in which we can help others who may be self-isolating, elderly or vulnerable. Offer to do things like, picking up shopping, collecting prescriptions, and if it’s appropriate offer to pray for people. Let your Worship Focus be: The Lord bless you and keep you. 𝘚𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘺 𝘒𝘢𝘳𝘪 𝘑𝘰𝘣𝘦 (This prayer devotional is presented by Mark & Kathi Kelly and written by Patricia Gray)

Using the present reality of the COVID-19 epidemic, Mark Kelly gives us some suggestions and directions to help us work through worry and anxiety, not only around the issue we’re currently facing, but our lives in general.

As God’s faithful people we are on a journey to fulfil the plans He has for us. In this sermon, David Lavery encourages us not to settle on the way but to keep moving forward towards what God has shown and promised us.

Pat Gray examines the intriguing and encouraging New Testament character of Barnabas.

Darrell Tunningley brings a very challenging message about reaching out to those who don’t yet know Jesus.

Jesus died for us to bring change and renewal into our lives and into the life of his church. Let’s make it our prayer, “Lord, change our hearts to go where you are leading us”. A Christian life should be a life of regular change - a willingness to change direction, to adapt, or even create change.

God wants to take us on a journey of healing and wholeness.

The truth of who we are is ultimately found in Jesus Christ. We are only complete when we are at one with Him, in a deeply profound and life changing relationship. In fact, we can only fully realise our potential in that divine connection.

Truth is fundamental to our faith. Knowing we have a bedrock of truth, and that we’re not swaying to and fro in the wind with the next trendy spiritual idea, is what encourages our faith.

After a little pause over the last 4 weeks, Stu Allan kicks off our adventure through Colossians once again.

Geoff Newton brings a sermon with a message full of love and acceptance... and a happy God!

Life is like running a marathon! The start of something is fun, exciting and we’re full of enthusiasm for the journey ahead. But it takes faithfulness to stay the course and cross the finish line. Living faithfully comes as a result of the work of the Holy Spirit in us and as a response to our relationship with the One who is faithful.

John Casey shares a story of love by opening up more verses from the book of Colossians.

When we accept the salvation call of Jesus, it’s not just about guaranteeing our place in a heavenly realm, but it’s really about the here and now and the dismissing of the rulership of satan and the demonic and accepting the rule and reign of Christ over our lives from the moment we say yes to Him.

Stu Allan continues our journey through the Word of God by starting an exciting adventure exploring Colossians, verse by verse!

Mark Kelly begins our journey through the Bible by offering up practical ways in which we can engage with it.

Dr. John Mastrogiovanni brings us a challenging yet encouraging message.

This is a message of absolute assurance in the goodness of God, and that despite the circumstances, indeed because of the circumstances, we can overcome every obstacle.

Mark Kelly confesses to a recent event that didn’t leave a good impression, but one that he learned from. In this talk he applies that lesson to how we read Scripture and how we think of others.

Stu Allan reminds us of a number of prophetic words spoken about us as a church.

A message of love and grace that reminds us to hold on to Jesus!

Stu Allan reads from John 6 and opens up a meal of Scripture for us to enjoy.

The character of God is a tower of strength, for the lovers of God delight to run into his heart and be exalted on high. The rich, in their conceit, imagine that their wealth is enough to protect them. It becomes their confidence in a day of trouble. (Proverbs 18:10-11)

Fasting is actually feasting. It’s not suffering for sufferings sake, it’s passing up the appetisers and salads for the main course if you like. It’s always an opportunity to know God and know His will.

As children of God we have permission to dream with God - “...on Earth as it is in Heaven.”

Stu Allan brings us his second sermon concerning worship and suggests it is more about the will than the goosebumps!

Working through verses in Song of Songs, Stu Allan brings us a wonderful word about worship.

The story of Easter provides hope to the hopeless and light to those living in darkness. But how do we know that it’s historically accurate to believe in the resurrection of Jesus? How do we know this whole thing wasn’t made up?

Gary Bentley brings us a challenging, but truthful message about eternal life, healing, and ... hell!

This is a Mother’s Day message for mums everywhere!

A message about love and the presence of God by Ian Rossol.

Mark Kelly (along with input from Kathi Kelly and Stuart Allan) introduces Discipleship Triplets to Freedom Church with very practical ideas and ways that everyone can get involved. (Apologies for the sound quality, we had to use the sound from the camera rather than the sound desk for this one.)

God’s peace can fill us and rule within us even when we are surrounded by death and evil. God’s presence and peace can pierce even dark and painful surroundings and circumstances, including any war or any emotional valley we find ourselves in.

Geoff Newton encourages us to discover the hope we have in Jesus and to become all that we believe we can be through Him.

Stu Allan encourages us to reach up and become lightning​ rods for the power of Holy Spirit!

Gary Bentley shares a very honest and vulnerable message.

What kind of 'garden' are we cultivating in our minds? Is it blooming and bearing fruit, or is it overcome with weeds and brambles? The mind is a battlefield for good and evil. If good is to win and God to have His way then our minds must be constantly transformed by His Word and the revelation of His Spirit (Romans 12:2)

How much of our evangelistic endeavours should rely on not what we do, but on what Holy Spirit does through us?

We hope you are encouraged, inspired and challenged by our talks. Check us out on social media (search Freedom Church Leeds). Visit our website: www.myfreedom.church for more info.

If we take the time to study His Word, to pray, to learn about who He is, and to worship Him, we would begin to experience His love and love Him in return. Let’s choose to “love the Lord our God with all our heart, with all our soul, and with all our mind. And let us love our neighbour as ourselves.”

When we’re talking discipleship of someone who follows Christ we’re talking about a potential lifelong commitment. When we come to faith in Christ and receive His salvation, it's the beginning. Receiving Christ may be a high point, but it really is just the start!

Ian Rossol brings us a word based around Psalm 18. (The audio has an unwanted echo effect which lasts until about five minutes in. Apologies and please stick with it!)

The Psalms offer a 3D map pointing us to Jesus as God’s ultimate answer to all of life’s big questions and mysteries.

In this first of three sermons examining prayer and the Psalms, Patricia Gray teaches us that through prayer we grow closer to God, hear His voice more clearly, and function better.

We must protect the integrity of the message while still adapting how we present it to our culture.

Stu Allan encourages us to be history makers!

What is it that God has spoken to you about being or doing in this present season where you need to take a step out in faith and take the initiative so that you bring glory to God and make His name known?

As Christians, we should be highly committed to the growth and well-being of the people we are serving, people whom we call family. But we should most especially be committed to Jesus the Christ.

Gary Bentley brings a word based around the story of Jesus being tempted, rather tested, in the wilderness from Matthew chapter 4.

Stu Allan shares a word about The Word.