HOPE IS NOT A WORKED UP EMOTION 

Hope isn’t an emotion that is worked up, rather hope is birthed as we change what we believe. As we begin to believe truth from the core, our emotions will align with Heavens perspective. A lack of hope is rooted in believing wrong stuff about God, believing in a tiny God, that there are personality traits, circumstances and people that are bigger than Him. We need to learn to go against what some of our emotions are telling us.

Just because something feels true doesn’t mean that it is. Most of the time emotions follow what we believe. To see the mind renewed to a hope mindset may require us to hear a truth over and over again. The more you hear something, the more you believe.

The transition from mental ascent to full agreement is crucial. In Numbers 13 we read that Joshua and Caleb didn’t just have mental ascent agreement with God’s prophetic promise about giving the land but actually considered it as absolute truth. This transformed their outlook on the land, the giants and themselves. Romans 15:15 says we will have all joy in believing, thus if a mindset, outlook or conclusion isn’t producing hope and joy then its not God’s truth and perspective.

The Kingdom is not primarily moved forward by action but by what we believe. (Galatians 3:5). We should be less concerned about asking “Lord, tell me what to do” and instead ask “Lord tell me what to believe.

Hope that is bigger than our circumstances originates from God, biblical hope is about banking on God, not yourself, your intelligence, your money, or your job. Hope is the work of the Holy Spirit, we do not create it. The source is not our personality, it's not about trying harder to get our act together and develop a positive attitude. Ultimately it is The Holy Spirit who creates faith in the promises, He is the one who says says live, and gives us revelation.  As we feed ourself with truth and receive the gift of believing it from the core, God's hope pushes out all negative emotions, discouragement, fear, anxiety, grumbling, and bitterness.  Hope does not coexist well with these things.
  

Jamie Lee, 06/08/2017
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Welcome! Whether you've just moved to the area, or have lived here all your life, we hope our website helps you to find out everything you want to know about our Church.

 

Some key information about the church...

 

Where & when does the church meet?

The church meets every Sunday at 11:00 am for our Sunday Service. There is plenty of free parking around the CCK building. We are walking distance from Plumstead Train station and local buses. It’s good to get to the meeting 15 minutes early to enjoy a fresh cup of coffee before the service starts.

We meet at the church building in the middle of Plumstead

The address is:

46 Lakedale Road
Plumstead
London
SE18 1PS

You can see a map on our contact us page.

 

What should I expect when I visit the church?

You will receive a very warm welcome particularly from our Welcome Team who will be able to answer your questions and direct you to where you need to go.

Sunday is special because it’s the main opportunity in the week for the whole church family to gather, worship God, enjoy his manifest presence together, minister to one-another, receive encouragement and exhortation from God’s word and be refreshed by God’s Spirit and one-another’s friendship and support.

There will be approximately 45 mins of singing with opportunity for church members to pray, prophesy or read a passage from the bible. After the notices there will be a preach, we take time to understand the bible’s message and how this can teach us about God, about ourselves, about the world that we live in and about what authentic Christian lifestyle looks like in practice. At the end of the preach there is always a chance to respond.

Tea, coffee and biscuits are served after the service where there is plenty of time to meet new people and ask more questions.

 

What happens to the kids at church?

As a family church we are thrilled to have people of all ages involved in our Sunday morning meetings. Typically, after worshiping together for 30 minutes or so, the children and young people will leave for their own activities.

We have a fantastic programme for the kids at the Church for ages 0–14. Children stay with their parents at the start of the service as we worship (sing songs!) together for the first part of the morning. Someone will announce when the children need to go to their programme.

For more information about what happens in the children's work please visit the relevant age groups for you under church life.

Is there a dress code?

No! Please just be yourself and come dressed in your 'normal' clothes.

 

Will I have to join in?

Not at all!
You are free to simply observe or participate as much as feels comfortable for you.

 

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