We are continuing our series on identity formation. In this third installment in the series, Phil Mason explores the issues surrounding the journey towards the formation of a corporate or group identity.

In the first message in the series, Phil focused on our personal identity as adopted, beloved sons and daughters of the Father. That’s the vertical dimension. But there is a horizontal component to our identity and that is the formation of a sense of group identity. For Christians, that deepening sense of identity grows in the context of Christian community and a spiritual family.

Our Father in heaven uses the language of ‘My People.’ As our Heavenly Father, He bestows corporate identity upon us as we embrace the journey into spiritual family. This is a vital and essential element of our identity formation. God’s plan is that we also confidently declare a community as ‘my people.’

We hope you enjoy this challenging message.

Maria highlights several ways we build our new identity in partnership with the Holy Spirit.

Our new identity is bestowed upon us at new birth and is irreversible because "He who began a good work in us will complete it!" (Philippians 1:6)

We can, however, partner deeply with the Lord in our identity formation by cooperating with His plans to form or mold us. The scriptures give us a comprehensive list of everything available to us, so we can participate in the exchange from false identity to our true identity as sons and daughters.

A false identity is any internal image or narrative of self that we rely on, or that pulls us away from my true self. Things like lies, shame, unworthiness, and fear become false identities when we cling to what is familiar and old.

Perfect love casts out fear and drives out false identities, too! Perfect love secures us in the truth that God is so for us and is fighting for us. His plans are good and beautiful, giving you a future, hope, and a brand-new identity, too! This message is bound to draw you into a deeper exchange with God and leave behind the false!

In this introductory message to our new series on identity, Phil Mason opens up the New Testament revelation of our sonship and the significance of the new identity the Father bestows upon every adopted son and daughter.

Identity comes from the Lord. He alone bestows identity, despite all our fleshly attempts to establish our own identity through our possessions, our status, our knowledge, our appearance, our achievements, and even our ministry.

Our identity as beloved sons and daughters, loved by the Father as much as He loves His Son, Jesus, is the greatest identity anyone could ever carry in this life. This is the pathway to security and the foundation for our complete freedom from performance-based approval.

Discovering and growing in our identity in Christ is the greatest investment we can make in our spiritual formation. We hope this message blesses you!

In this first message for 2026 Phil Mason shares on the theme of Living for God.

In an age of ever-increasing lawlessness, where so many are taking the name of the Lord in vain, there is an imperative for those of us who truly believe in God to live for Him.

But what does it mean to live for God?

Do we really believe that God exists?

If we do, we must make the radical decision to live fully for Him; otherwise, we will be swept up in what Paul called the ‘strong delusion’ (2 Thessalonians 2:11) that is sweeping away all those who cannot escape the rising tide of lawlessness that is gripping the planet.

How do we know if we are under this ‘strong delusion?’

The world is full of religious people who profess a belief in God yet are completely unmoved by Him. If we truly believe in God, then we must live for Him. Allow this message to set the compass of your heart for 2026. Be blessed!

In this message, Maria shares about the origins of true joy!

When we received the Holy Spirit at the new birth, we received a full download of the Holy Spirit within us. Within each of us are all the resources we need to grow in the fruits of the Spirit. Our job is now to unpack what has already been given!

In Christian circles, we often hear that someone has a gift of joy. The truth is that this person has agreed with the work of God on the inside, but mostly it’s about coming into agreement with the Holy Spirit through connection and relationship.

There are four ways we can grow in joy in the natural:

1. Whatever you overcome releases joy inside of you, so give away that breakthrough and bless others and watch joy grow!

2. Joy sparks more joy, so get into it! Stir joy up with humour and fun!

3. Giving thanks is always a highway to greater joy!

4. Dance and praise will always release joy!!

Lastly, there is a spiritual way we can grow in His joy: to gaze on God's beauty! When we worship and gaze into His presence with captivated awe, we are being transformed by the Spirit of God and simultaneously transformed from one glory to another!

Watch out for the "Joy Stealer" this Summer, who will try to rob your joy by first stealing your hope. When we are hopeless, we are joyless! So stay full of hope in His ability to lead you in all things, then Joy will be the overflow of that mindset!

Phil brings a message on the theme of joy. He highlights the deeply relational component of joy and explains where supernatural joy comes from and how the Lord imparts it to us.

The Apostle Paul said to the Philippians, “I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you are my joy and the crown I receive for my work.” (Philippians 4:1 NLT)

Joy is the fruit of a deepening relationship. Our brains are hardwired for joy, and it is the fuel they run on. Joy is awakened from being with those who love us and are delighted to see us and to be with us. Jesus promised us participation in His joy as He speaks His love over our hearts.

Joy also comes from seeing Jesus’ face. The Holy Spirit causes the Father’s face to shine upon us and to grant us both joy and peace. The Apostle John said, “I look forward to coming to visit and speaking with you face-to-face – for being together will complete our joy!” (2 John 1:12 TPT)

Joy is the fruit of a relational upgrade with the One who is most delighted to be with us. May this message ignite joy in you!

In “Sowing for the Seasons” Charlotte explores the metaphor of seeds and seasons to present the idea that God gives us seed that is specific for the season we are in.

She encourages us to value that seed and the season and sow the seed at the right time so we can make the most of the opportunities in front of us.

There are things we can only do in the season we’re in right now - this place with these people.

Seed is sown months before the harvest, we don’t sow to see a harvest now but we sow in obedience to God and wait with hope for the harvest.

May you be encouraged and strengthened to recognise, value and steward your seed and your season.

The Scriptures are full of exhortation to persevere - stand firm, don’t give up, do not grow weary.

In this short message in our series on Sowing & Reaping, Rob shares some thoughts from Galatians 6 on why we sometimes grow weary doing good, and how to resist the temptation to give up.