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The Good Shepherd and the Hireling

John 10.11-15: 11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. 12 But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep. 13 The hireling fleeth, becauseContinue reading “The Good Shepherd and the Hireling”

Celebration Church and Living Church

In Matthew 16.18 Jesus himself said “I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.” Think about that – the church is Jesus’ idea and His plan and has His promise of divine protection and guaranteed victory against hell. If you want to be in the place you canContinue reading “Celebration Church and Living Church”

6 Ways to Successfully Build and Pastor a Multi-Ethnic Church

1.  Celebrate food!  People will accept you if you love their food and eat it with enthusiasm.  It’s amazing what a pot luck will turn into with food from several nations.  It’s a lot more fun than just quiche and mini-sausages, I can promise you!  And eating together breaks down all barriers. 2. Do notContinue reading “6 Ways to Successfully Build and Pastor a Multi-Ethnic Church”

The Apostle Paul and Pastor Ben?

Recently another pastor had a go at me (nothing new there!).  He had overheard me chatting to some people from the church and was very upset because the people called me “Ben”… I said I couldn’t understand the problem as Ben is my name.  I’m just glad they are not calling me Scumbag! But heContinue reading “The Apostle Paul and Pastor Ben?”

The Riots Continue

Now there is rioting and looting in the middle of the day.  People locked in shops, people told to stay away from Lakeside. We are currently on M25 driving to Wales and saw the Sony building burning. And now finally some one has lost their life.  A young man shot in south London. This isContinue reading “The Riots Continue”

A Dream Fulfilled

The Final Message in our 7 Part Series on DESTINY: “A PLACE WHERE DREAMS COME TRUE” now available to listen to and download for FREE: http://treeoflifelondon.weebly.com/destiny-and-destination.html Nobody has ever fulfilled their destiny without being rooted and grounded in a local church.  This message – without being patronizing or condemning – will show you the importanceContinue reading “A Dream Fulfilled”

Harmony House *IMPORTANT NEWS*

Starting April 4th (Easter Sunday) and every Sunday morning following we are meeting between 10.30am and 1pm in Harmony House for worship, fellowship and the preaching of the Word. You are more than welcome to attend these meetings.  Don’t feel that you have to dress up or prepare to come and meet with us.  We welcomeContinue reading “Harmony House *IMPORTANT NEWS*”

The Great Commission

http://treeoflifelondon.weebly.com/guest-preachers.html On Sunday 13th December, we had the the pleasure of having Apostle Steve Busulwa from Uganda come and preach to us.  Apostle Steve has planted churches across Uganda and is a man of faith in his God. He brought us a delightfully simple yet remarkably powerful message on not forgetting the Great Commission.  ThisContinue reading “The Great Commission”

Holy Spirit Month Continues…

Tree of Life Church – Holy Spirit Month I have just placed our third message on Hearing God on our website, and it will set you free. Message blurb is as follows: One of the key ways to ensure we can hear God better is to grow up spiritually. Spiritual babies cannot hear God oftenContinue reading “Holy Spirit Month Continues…”