Here are some notes from a talk I gave to our team on our vision, to ‘know God and make him known’. I thought some of it could be useful to others? So here it is! CLOSER TO THE VISION – To know Him and make Him known. WHY VISION? You ask any CEO, managing director what the heartbeat of their organisation / company is, more often than not you will get the reply ‘vision...

For those of you out there who like to look up words in Greek for reference, study etc.. and use the ESV study Bible online – this looks the bizz. (it’s only $9.99 for a limited time too!) ESV GreekTools ESV GreekTools puts the original language of the New Testament into the hands of beginning and advanced students, as well as seasoned pastors, scholars, and laymen looking for an a...

I just want to point you towards this excellent book, not only because my friend (and associate vicar at my church) wrote it, but because it’s quality and a much needed book that smashes head on with probably the biggest idol of ‘The West’ – Consumerism. It’s opening my eyes further to the battle in my own life and is challenging the way I think and act, and theref...

At St George’s Church, we are in an exciting season of vision! We really believe that God is calling us to ‘Share Life and Love Leeds like never before. We’ve have exploring how to make this vision a reality by journeying through the book of Acts; seeing how the early Church formed, grew, the challenges they faced, the incredible ways they shared life together and  ultimately, h...

As I read scripture, one the things I believe worship is about is the heart. Our relationship with God must be far more than just a theory, head knowledge or ‘right answers’ (Or duty for that matter). I came across an amazing statement in 2 Chronicles 25:2 about Amaziah – A king of Judah who reigned in Jerusalem for 29 years. 2′And he did what was right in the eyes of the L...

I love Isaiah 6 ‘Isaiah’s vision of the Lord,’ I think it reveals to us a powerful model for corporate worship. REMEMBER Worship leads to remembrance: (more…)

Here is a talk that I did 06/09/09 at our Morning service on ‘Transformational worship  - why we sing’ [audio:http://www.chrissayburn.com/audio/Whywesing.mp3] You can download the talk HERE (right click and ‘save as’)