Hatfield Christian Church

Perseverance is not just about surviving hard seasons – it’s about remaining faithful as we continue to do God’s will, trusting His promises even when the journey feels long. Neil Bester turns our attention to Hebrews 10:36 among other Scriptures to explore why perseverance is essential to the Christian life, how God shapes our character through endurance, and how hope is formed in us through suffering and obedience. We’ll reflect on the quiet faithfulness of those who kept going, discovering that perseverance is deeply connected to love, maturity, and trust in God’s compassion and mercy. Join us as we are reminded that those who persevere are truly blessed, and that God is always faithful and His timing always perfect.

Life doesn’t just move forward on its own – we move forward when we recognise the moments that matter. So, Pastor Louis turns our attention to Hebrews 12:1 to explore how God invites us not only to run our race but to run it well. We’ll look at how the stories of faith that came before us point the way, how every season asks us to release what weighs us down, and how the challenges before us can actually reveal the opportunities God is providing. In this new year, what might God be preparing you to step into? What moments – ordinary or extraordinary – might become your kairos moments of transformation?

There’s no better way to close out the year than in the presence of God and with the people of God. Our New Year’s Eve service is a space to breathe, to look back with gratitude, and to look forward with faith. Join us and Pastor Ian for an evening of worship, Scripture, and prayer as we celebrate God’s faithfulness and start the new year with hearts set on Him.

Life moves forward in the steady tick of chronos time – days, years, appointments, and deadlines. But our lives are shaped in the moments of kairos: those God-given windows of opportunity that carry weight, significance, and the potential to change everything. In this prerecorded message, Pastor Louis explores the difference between living by the clock and living with spiritual awareness. Ecclesiastes reminds us that there is ‘a time for every purpose under heaven’, and Scripture calls us to recognise the moments that are ripe – moments when God is inviting us to act, respond, or step into something new.

In Jerusalem’s temple courts, Simeon held a baby in his arms and saw what he and many generations of Israelites had been waiting – aching – for. But Simeon wasn’t simply waiting; he was waiting well: righteous, devout, attentive to the Holy Spirit, and ready to move when God spoke. Let Pastor Louis tell you more and enter into this moment with Simeon: A man led by the Spirit. A promise finally fulfilled. A life’s purpose quietly completed with the words, ‘My eyes have seen your salvation.’ We celebrate more than a birth on Christmas Day – we celebrate God’s comfort made visible, His salvation in Jesus becoming like us, and His hope made unstoppable.

We often think of new beginnings as simply starting over, but Scripture points us to something deeper: freedom from condemnation and life in the Spirit. Pastor Louis traces the reality of sin’s downward pull through Scripture and contrasts it with the possibility of restoration. Two responses to failure emerge, with very different outcomes. Rooted in Romans 8 and the call to conviction, confession, and repentance, New Beginnings invites us to consider how God brings freedom, forgiveness, and times of refreshing through Christ.

When we imagine encountering God, many of us picture escaping to nature – finding Him in wide-open spaces far from the noise of the city. But in Scripture, it was often the other way around. God’s presence was expected in the city, especially Jerusalem, the “City of God”. The wilderness, by contrast, was a place of danger, scarcity, and uncertainty. So what happens when life leads us into the desert? Can God still move there? Can His goodness be felt in the places we least expect it? Pastor Louis shows how God meets His people in barren places and forms and transforms us not just in seasons of abundance, but especially in seasons of dependence. Discover the profound truth that God provides daily bread in the desert – nourishment, presence, and hope when we’re living on crumbs.

Pastor Louis concludes our ‘Unstoppable’ series by looking at the breathtaking identity God gives His people. In 1 Peter, Peter takes Old Testament language once spoken over Israel and applies it to non-Jewish believers in Asia Minor – declaring that through Jesus, they too are God’s chosen people, His royal priesthood, His holy nation. Explore the beauty and the challenge of that calling. Jesus is the chief cornerstone on whom everything rests. Each of us must choose whether He will be the foundation of our lives or a stumbling block we resist. Jew and Gentile alike, all are invited; all must decide. As we trace the fulfilment of God’s story across Scripture, we discover the miracle of the Early Church: people from every background becoming one family in Christ. Adopted. Included. Secure. Called together to declare God’s praises and reflect His glory. Join us as we step into the wonder of who we are in Him and the unstoppable mission He entrusts to His people.

What does it really mean to follow Jesus in our world shaped by self-promotion, comfort, and convenience? In Philippians 2, we’re invited into a radically different way – the way of Christ, who laid everything down in humility, obedience, and love. Pastor Louis helps us look at the true cost of being a disciple: ✨ choosing service over status ✨ embracing humility over selfishness ✨ living sacrificially for the sake of the Gospel – just as Jesus did. But sacrifice in the Kingdom is never loss. It leads us deeper into the heart of Christ, anchors us in joy, and draws us into the reward only God can give.

How do we talk about victory in a world marked by real suffering, injustice, and opposition? Scripture doesn’t ignore these realities, and neither should we. Rather, like the early disciples in Acts 4, we hold onto something even more true than our trials: what we have seen and heard in Jesus. Pastor Louis explores how followers of Christ face opposition with courage, joy, and unshakable hope – not by denying the struggle, but by grounding our lives in the One who has conquered evil by giving us Himself. In a world chasing better circumstances, this is a reminder that our greatest good is God Himself … and in Him, we find a victory that cannot be lost.

In the beginning, heaven and earth overlapped. The Garden of Eden was alive with God’s presence. Though sin tore heaven and earth apart, Jesus came to bridge the divide, the true Temple in whom heaven and earth met. And now, through the Holy Spirit, we become living temples – carriers of God’s presence, eternity touching the everyday. Pastor Louis helps us look to the breathtaking promise of a new heaven and a new earth: creation fully renewed, radiant with God’s glory. Until that day, we who follow Jesus live as Spirit-filled, hope-filled people, and part of God’s unstoppable story of restoration.

No matter how dark the world seems, our hope in Jesus remains unshakable. He promised to build His Church – and He’s coming again. During this message, Pastor Louis uncovers what Scripture truly reveals about the future of heaven and earth, cutting through confusion and fear to help us rediscover the hope anchored in Christ’s return. The Revelation isn’t just about the end of days – it’s about the full unveiling of Jesus and His unstoppable Kingdom. Come ready to be reminded that for those in Christ, the best is yet to come. Let His Word steady your heart, renew your faith, and awaken fresh hope for what’s ahead.

As we continue our series, Pastor Louis turns to the unstoppable Gospel – the good news and the power of God for salvation and transformation. The Gospel changes hearts, communities, and nations, and it continues to move forward through every believer who dares to live and share it. Join us as we look at how to share this good news with clarity, boldness, and authenticity – living lives that reflect Jesus and trusting Him for opportunities to reach those around us.

Jesus declared, “I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” Matthew 16:18 In this message, Pastor Louis looks at what it means for the Church to carry the keys of the Kingdom and to exercise the authority Jesus entrusted to us. Building on the previous message about God’s delegated spheres of authority, we’ll look at how these overlap in everyday life – with marriage as a powerful example of partnership between the four spheres of limited delegated authority. The Church has a vital Kingdom role: to proclaim the Gospel, uphold God’s truth, and dedicate every area of life, including relationships, family, and community, to His purposes. Come discover how the Church, God’s unstoppable people, participates in His unstoppable Kingdom.

God’s Kingdom has come and is coming – steady, growing and unstoppable.

Jesus calls His followers to an unstoppable mission: to make disciples of all nations, empowered by His authority and presence.

We live in a world where Pilate’s ancient question still echoes: ‘What is truth?’ (John 18:38). As we close our ‘Welcome In’ miniseries, discover with Neil Bester that truth is not just an idea or a set of facts – it is found in the person of Jesus Christ. Through His creation, His Spirit, His Word, and His people, God reveals the truth and invites us into a relationship of freedom and transformation. Join us as we explore how living in truth renews our minds, reshapes our lives, and empowers us to love in action.

Spiritual formation isn’t a once-and-done event. It’s a lifelong journey of becoming more like Jesus. In this message, Ben Pinches explores what true discipleship looks like, how to navigate seasons of doubt and challenge, and why spiritual practices are not the goal, but rather the pathway to deeper intimacy with God. From growing in faith and holiness to learning love in action, discover what it means to keep maturing as a disciple of Jesus in every season of your life. Together, let’s press on toward the fullness of life in Christ and His call to be part of the Great Commission.

What does it mean to truly know God, not just know about Him, but to walk in closeness with Him? In this message, Letichia Dlamini looks at Moses’s bold plea in Exodus 33: “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.” We’ll explore the difference between God’s promises and His presence, between religion and relationship, and between seeking God’s person rather than His power. Join us as we continue our “Welcome In” miniseries and discover what it means to live fully known and deeply loved by the God who invites us to be His own.

Spring is a beautiful reminder of new life, new seasons, and the joy of being one body in Christ. The theme of our annual Spring Celebration is “This is Hatfield!” – a multigenerational, multilingual, and multicultural gathering that reflects the heart of our church family. From Paul’s short yet powerful letter to Philemon, Pastor Louis helps us discover how the Gospel redefines status, relationships, and culture, and how each of us is called to be a fellow worker in God’s Kingdom.