Revelation Church Manchester

TARRY TO CARRY | MARTIN WILLIAMS

This week, Martin follows on from our Vision Sunday message of building around God's presence. Through 1 Kings 18:30-39, we see Elijah rebuilding the altar of the Lord with care and attention, so that the fire of the Lord might fall upon it. From this passage, we are encouraged to build routine into our prayer lives, and to abide in the presence of God, not idly waiting for him but actively seeking him out. It is only through this discipline and through lingering in God's presence that we are able to carry his power out into our communities, and impart it to others.

BUILDING AROUND GOD'S PRESENCE | VISION SUNDAY | DUNCAN BELL

In 1 Chronicles 13:1-4, we see one of David's first acts as king: returning the ark of God back to Jerusalem. Unlike Saul, who sought to build his kingdom on the strength of men, David's actions reveal the importance of working for God's agenda rather than our own. This week Duncan highlights how, as a church, we can begin to build God's kingdom together, through intentional community and growing in evangelism.Click here for more information on our vision for 2026: Vision Sunday 2026 Booklet

A GOSPEL FOR EVERYONE | ACTS #15 | JEM L

In Acts 8:26-40, we read about the Ethiopian man that Philip encounters on the road from Jerusalem, and how he is reading the scriptures of Isaiah. Through this story of a foreigner seeking to understand the good news of Jesus, we see how the gospel is already spreading toward the ends of the earth. This week, Jem reminds us that this same gospel is for each and every one of us, and how it is the only story we need in our lives. When we come to understand the depth of God's pursuit of us, and the resulting salvation we are gifted, we can go on our way rejoicing.

HOW TO MISS OUT ON GOD'S POWER | ACTS #14 | DUNCAN BELL

In Acts 8:1–24 we meet Simon the Sorcerer, a man who came close to experiencing God’s power but ultimately missed it. By trying to buy what was freely given, Simon revealed the pride of his heart and failed to grasp the significance of the cross. This week, Duncan challenges us to confront our own pride in light of Christ’s sacrifice. Only then do we truly recognise that God’s power is a gracious gift for all believers, and one that we desperately need in our lives.

WHEREVER, WHENEVER, WHOEVER | ACTS #13 | NAT PATTISON

In Acts 7 we witness Stephen, a man filled with the Holy Spirit, challenging the Jewish leaders of the Sanhedrin, even to the point of martyrdom. While figures such as Stephen can be great examples of how to live faithfully for God, the truth is that he was an ordinary person just like we are. This week Nat reminds us that access to God is not limited to any particular place or person. Instead, we can approach the Lord wherever we are, and receive his righteousness through faith alone.

A HEART POSTURE OF SURRENDER | SEYI ADELEYE

In Luke 7:36–50, we encounter Simon the Pharisee and the sinful woman with the alabaster jar. Despite her social standing and sinful past, the woman approaches Jesus in humble surrender, unlike Simon. In this message, Seyi challenges us to confront the depth of our own sin and bring it honestly before God. When we adopt a posture of surrender before the Lord, he is gentle with us, and begins to work in us, bringing true refinement and transformation.

THE PRINCE OF PEACE | JESUTOFUNMI OLANIYI

In this once-off Christmas message in Luke 1:26-38, we see the fulfillment of many Old Testament prophecies through the birth of a child, Jesus Christ. This week JT focuses on one such prophecy; Jesus came to Earth as a peacemaker, to restore the relationship between man and God. Even in the midst of chaos and the busyness of life, we can rest in the assurance that through Jesus, we are given a peace that transcends all understanding.

THE BEGINNING OF THE BODY | ACTS #12 | JEM L

In Acts 6:1–15, the appointment of seven men marks an important stage in the shaping of the early church. The apostles, like Old Testament priests, recognise they cannot do everything themselves and delegate ministry to others. This week, Jem reminds us that as members of Christ’s body, we are all called to serve as His priests. We step into service not because of special skill, but because we see the needs of the church and choose to respond. When we commit ourselves in this way, the whole body of Christ can flourish and reach those who need help.

HOW GOD BUILDS HIS KINGDOM | ACTS #11 | DUNCAN BELL

In Acts 5:17-42, the persecution against the apostles begins to escalate as they continue to preach in the name of Jesus. Through this passage, we get a picture of what it looks like to build God's kingdom – we will always be faced with opposition. This week Duncan encourages us that in spite of this, we are propelled by an unstoppable God who is alive and active. As we pursue His will, even through times of persecution, we will be able to rejoice in the fact that we gain life from His empowering Spirit.

BE HOLY | ACTS #10 | DUNCAN BELL

In Acts 5:1-16, we see how the holiness of God works to expose the internal sins of Ananias and Sapphira, leading to their sudden judgement. While this passage serves as quite an alarming episode in the New Testament, it is a reminder to us that we serve a God who is set apart – holy – and who can occasionally make us feel uncomfortable. This week Duncan encourages us that to live in God's presence is to live a life that is holy, which begins with the confrontation of sin in our own hearts.