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Dave Connolly, Liverpool (2026)

10/09/2026

WHEN FAITH FINDS ITS VOICE.

Stop Whispering About Jesus…(Bold Love). When did we start whispering about the greatest news the world has ever heard?

Somewhere along the way, many of us became comfortable talking about almost everything except Jesus.
We’ll happily discuss sport, politics, holidays, work, and our favourite television programmes. We post pictures of our meals, celebrate our hobbies, and promote causes we care about.
But when the conversation turns to Jesus, our voices often become quieter.
Why?
Is it because we are ashamed? … Usually not.

More often, it’s because we are afraid… Afraid of rejection. Afraid of awkward conversations. Afraid of being misunderstood.

Yet the apostle Paul reminds us. “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord.” (2Timothy 1:7–8)

Notice that God’s power is always joined with His love.
Biblical boldness is never rude or arrogant.
It is loving, humble, and courageous.

The first disciples understood this.
Peter and John were not famous scholars or gifted public speakers. They were ordinary men whose lives had been transformed by an extraordinary Saviour.
When the religious leaders saw them, they were amazed because,
“They recognised that they had been with Jesus.” (Acts 4:13)

That is the secret.
Boldness does not begin with confidence in ourselves.
It begins with spending time with Jesus.
The more we know Him, the more naturally we speak about Him.

Imagine for a moment that you had discovered the cure for a deadly disease. Would you keep it to yourself because someone might feel uncomfortable?
Of course not.
Love would compel you to share it.
That is exactly what the Gospel is.
The world is searching for peace, hope, forgiveness, purpose, and eternal life.
Jesus is the answer.
He said, “I am the way and the truth and the life.” (John 14:6)
If we truly believe that, how can we remain silent?

Sharing Jesus doesn’t mean arguing with people.
It doesn’t mean forcing conversations or condemning others. It simply means allowing Christ to be part of our everyday lives.
Tell someone how God answered a prayer.
Offer to pray for a friend who is struggling.
Invite someone to church.
Share a verse that encouraged you.
Speak naturally about the One who changed your life.

Peter encourages every believer. “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” (1Peter 3:15)

There is the balance… Boldness with gentleness. Truth with love. Conviction with compassion.

Perhaps the greatest witness is not simply what we say but how we live. When people see peace in our storms… Joy in our trials… Kindness in difficult situations… Forgiveness when we’ve been hurt…
They begin to ask why.
Then we have the privilege of pointing them to Jesus.

A Challenge.
Before today ends, ask God to give you one opportunity to speak His name.
Send a message saying,
“I’m praying for you in Jesus’ name.”

Invite someone to church. Share your testimony. Don’t whisper the hope that has transformed your life. Someone around you may be waiting to hear exactly what God has placed in your heart.

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Will you join me in Prayer. Lord Jesus, Thank You for saving us and filling our lives with hope. Forgive us for the times we have allowed fear to silence our witness. Fill us afresh with Your Holy Spirit and give us courage to speak about You with love, humility, and compassion. Help our lives reflect Your grace so clearly that others are drawn to You. May we never be ashamed of the Gospel, for it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes. Use us this week to share Your love with someone who needs hope. In Your precious name. Amen.

08/09/2026

THE UNSEEN MAJORITY.

How God’s Hidden Presence Sustains Our Daily Lives.

Have you ever felt as though God was silent? You pray, but heaven seems quiet. You read your Bible, yet the answers your longing for don’t immediately come. You wonder, “Lord, where are You?”
If you’ve ever felt that way, you’re not alone.

Scientists tell us that much of our universe consists of matter and energy that cannot be seen directly. We know it exists because we observe its effects. While science continues to explore these mysteries, it offers an interesting illustration of a truth God’s Word has declared for thousands of years.

Not everything that is real can be seen.
The Bible reminds us, “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” (2Corinthians 4:18)
Our faith has never rested upon what our eyes can see. It rests upon the unchanging character of God.

Throughout Scripture, we discover a God who is constantly at work behind the scenes.

Joseph couldn’t see God’s plan when he was betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery and imprisoned for something he hadn’t done. Yet years later he could say,
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good.” (Genesis 50:20)
God had been working all along.

The book of Esther never mentions God’s name, yet His fingerprints are found on every page as He preserved His people through unseen providence.

Elijah expected God to appear in dramatic ways—in the wind, the earthquake and the fire—but instead God spoke in a gentle whisper (1Kings 19:11–13).
Sometimes we are looking for spectacular miracles while God is quietly shaping our hearts.

Then we come to Jesus.
The greatest revelation of God’s unseen love was not found in the stars above but in the cross of Calvary.

John tells us,“The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us.” (John 1:14)
Jesus is God made visible. When we look at Christ, we see the Father’s heart. We see compassion for sinners. Mercy for the broken. Hope for the hopeless. Forgiveness for the guilty.

At the cross, God’s invisible love became visible for the whole world to see. At the empty tomb, His unseen power defeated sin, death and the grave forever.

Perhaps today you cannot see what God is doing… You may be facing illness. Financial pressure. Family heartache. Loneliness. Or unanswered prayer. Take courage.

Just because you cannot see God working does not mean He has stopped working.
Jesus Himself promised, “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20)
Notice He didn’t promise we would always feel His presence.
He promised His presence.
Faith believes His promise even when our emotions struggle.

The Apostle Paul reminds us, “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” (2Corinthians 5:7)
Christian maturity is learning to trust God’s Word above our changing circumstances.
The unseen work of God is often His deepest work… He quietly transforms our character. He strengthens our faith. He opens doors we never expected. He answers prayers in ways we never imagined.
One day we will look back and realise He was carrying us all along.

If you have never trusted Jesus Christ, this hope is available to you today.
He invites you to come just as you are… Your doubts do not frighten Him. Your failures do not surprise Him. Your past does not disqualify you.
Jesus said, “Whoever comes to Me I will never drive away.”
(John 6:37)
He alone can forgive your sin, give you peace with God and fill your life with eternal hope.

Today’s Challenge.
This week, instead of asking, “God, where are You?”, ask, “Lord, help me to recognise where You are already at work.”
Spend time reading His Word. Pray with expectation. Thank Him before you see the answer. Trust His promises more than your feelings. The God who holds the universe together is more than able to hold your life together. His presence may often be unseen.
But His faithfulness is unmistakable.

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Will you join me in a Prayer.
Heavenly Father, thank You that You are always present, even when we cannot see or understand what You are doing. Thank You for revealing Your love through Jesus Christ, who died and rose again so that we might have eternal life. Help us to walk by faith and not by sight. Strengthen our trust in Your promises, especially in seasons when You seem quiet. May our lives reflect the hope, peace and confidence that are found in Christ alone. For those who do not yet know Jesus, draw them to Yourself today.
We ask this in His precious and powerful name. Amen.

05/09/2026

SAVED BY GRACE, MARKED BY WATER.

Understanding Baptism, Salvation, and True Faith.
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” — Ephesians 2:8–9

Few questions are more important than this… “How can I know that I am truly saved?”

For many people, another question follows… “Do I have to be baptised to be saved?”

These questions matter because they touch our deepest fears. We wonder, “Have I done enough? Am I really accepted by God?”
The wonderful news of the gospel is that our confidence is not found in what we have done, but in what Jesus Christ has already done.

The Bible is wonderfully clear. “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
“Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved.” (Acts 16:31)
“He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy.” (Titus 3:5)

Salvation is God’s gift of grace. It cannot be earned. It cannot be bought. It is received by faith in Jesus Christ alone.
That is why the cross is enough.

Paul writes. “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)

Jesus took our sin upon Himself, died in our place, and rose again in victory over death. His finished work is completely sufficient to save everyone who trusts in Him.

So where does baptism fit?
Baptism is not the means of our salvation—it is the joyful response to our salvation.

Paul explains its significance. “We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death… that… we too may live a new life.” (Romans 6:4)

Baptism is a public declaration that we belong to Jesus. It symbolises our old life being buried with Christ and our new life beginning in Him.

The Bible gives us a beautiful balance.
We are saved by grace through faith.
Then, because we love Jesus, we obey Him.
The thief on the cross reminds us that salvation is by faith alone. He had no opportunity to be baptised, yet Jesus promised him.
“Today you will be with Me in paradise.” (Luke 23:43)

On the other hand, when the Ethiopian official believed the gospel, his immediate response was. “Look, here is water. What can stand in the way of my being baptised?” (Acts 8:36)
Faith came first. Baptism followed.

That is the pattern we see throughout the New Testament.
Perhaps today God is asking each of us two simple questions.
Have you trusted Jesus Christ alone for your salvation?
And if you have… Have you taken the step of baptism in joyful obedience to Him?

If you have never placed your faith in Christ, today can be the day your life changes forever. Jesus is ready to forgive your sins, give you new life, and welcome you into His family.

If you already know Him but have never been baptised, don’t allow fear, uncertainty, or delay to hold you back. Baptism is not about earning God’s love—it is about declaring that you already belong to the One who loved you enough to die for you.
You are not saved by water. You are saved by the precious blood of Jesus Christ.
But when grace has changed your heart, obedience becomes a joyful response.

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Will you join me in Prayer.
Heavenly Father, thank You that salvation is a gift of grace through faith in Your Son, Jesus Christ. Thank You that His death and resurrection are completely sufficient to save all who trust in Him. Strengthen our faith, deepen our love for You, and give us courage to obey You in every area of our lives, including baptism. May our lives boldly declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, and may others come to know Him through our witness.
In His precious name we pray. Amen.

03/09/2026

THE SHEPHERD WHO CHANGES EVERYTHING.

Three Life-Changing Promises Hidden in Psalm 23
Most of us know Psalm 23 by heart.
We hear it at funerals, quote it in difficult seasons, and find comfort in its familiar words. But Psalm 23 is much more than a beautiful poem—it is a bold declaration of who Jesus is and how He cares for His people every single day.
David begins by saying. “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” (Psalm 23:1)
Those eight words change everything.
A shepherd in David’s day wasn’t simply someone who watched sheep from a distance. He knew every sheep by name, protected them from danger, searched tirelessly for food and water, and would even risk his own life to save them.
Jesus used this same picture when He declared. “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.” (John 10:11)

Psalm 23 ultimately points us to Jesus.
1. Jesus Provides Everything We Truly Need
David writes. “He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.” (Psalm 23:2–3)
Green pastures were rare in Israel. Only a skilled shepherd knew where they could be found.
Our Shepherd knows exactly what we need before we ask. He provides not only for our physical needs but also for our weary hearts and restless souls.
Jesus reminds us. “Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Matthew 6:33)
If He gave His life for us, we can trust Him with tomorrow.

2. Jesus Walks With Us Through Every Valley
David doesn’t promise a trouble-free life.
Instead he says. “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me.” (Psalm 23:4)
Notice the promise isn’t the absence of valleys—it is the presence of the Shepherd.
Whether you’re facing illness, grief, disappointment, anxiety or uncertainty, Jesus has not abandoned you… He still walks beside you.
His promise remains true. “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5)
You are never alone.

3. God’s Goodness Is Pursuing You
David concludes. “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.” (Psalm 23:6)
The word follow can also mean pursue.
Think about that.
God’s goodness isn’t waiting for you to earn it… His mercy is chasing after you. His grace is pursuing you. His love never gives up because His character never changes.
That is the heart of the Gospel.

A Challenge.
Christian, are you letting Jesus be your Shepherd, or are you trying to carry burdens He never asked you to carry?
Many of us pray, then continue worrying.
We ask God to lead us, then insist on taking back control.
This week, surrender one area you’ve been holding tightly… Trust the Shepherd. Follow His voice. Rest in His care.

And if you have never placed your faith in Jesus, hear His invitation today. The Good Shepherd laid down His life on the cross, rose again, and now offers forgiveness, peace and eternal life to all who trust Him.
Don’t keep wandering.
Come to the Shepherd who knows your name.
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” (Psalm 23:1) Follow the Shepherd… and you’ll never walk alone.

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Join me in a Prayer.
Lord Jesus, thank You for being our Good Shepherd. Thank You that You know us, love us and never leave us. Help us to trust Your provision, walk confidently through every valley and rest in the certainty of Your goodness. Teach us to follow Your voice above every other voice. Draw those who do not yet know You into Your loving care, and may each of us experience the joy of walking closely with You every day. Amen.

01/09/2026

DARE TO STAND… AWAKENING FROM LUKEWARM FAITH.

There is a growing concern within the Church today. In many places, lukewarm Christianity has become normal Christianity.

We have activity without anointing, gatherings without God’s presence, words without power, and a form of religion that often lacks genuine transformation.

Jesus gave a sobering warning to the church in Laodicea:
“I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot… So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.” (Revelation 3:15-16)

These words were not spoken to unbelievers but to believers. Jesus was calling His people to wake up and return to wholehearted devotion.

The Danger of Looking Alive.
Paul warned of a generation that would have. “A form of godliness but denying its power.” (2Timothy 3:5)

That is one of the greatest dangers facing the Church today. We can become skilled at doing church while neglecting the One the Church belongs to.

We can attend meetings, sing songs, and listen to sermons while our hearts drift from Christ.

Jesus never called us to simply practise religion. He called us into relationship with Him.

The question we must ask ourselves is this… Are we truly walking with Jesus, or have we become comfortable with appearances?

Revival Requires Repentance.
Many believers long for revival. We pray for God to move in power, save the lost, and transform communities.

But Scripture shows us that revival begins with repentance.
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven…” (2Chronicles 7:14)

God’s pattern has never changed… Humility.�Prayer.�Repentance.�Surrender.
Before God changes a nation, He often begins by changing hearts.
True revival is not hype, emotion, or excitement. True revival is when people fall in love with Jesus again and allow Him to transform every area of their lives.

Are We Connected to the Head?
Paul reminds us. “He is the head of the body, the church.” (Colossians 1:18)
If we are truly connected to Christ, we will begin to love what He loves and grieve over what grieves Him.

When sin no longer troubles us, something is wrong. When truth no longer challenges us, something is wrong. When prayer becomes optional and holiness becomes negotiable, it is time to return to Jesus.
The answer is not more programmes or better branding.
The answer is Christ Himself.

A Personal Challenge.
Before we look around at others, we must look within.
David prayed. “Search me, God, and know my heart… See if there is any offensive way in me.” (Psalm 139:23-24)
That is a dangerous but necessary prayer.

Perhaps today God is asking… Have you become comfortable in your faith? Have you lost your hunger for God’s presence? Have you allowed compromise to replace conviction? Have you drifted from your first love?
Revival always begins with one surrendered heart.

Dare to Stand
In a culture that often rejects biblical truth, standing for Christ may not always be easy.
Paul writes. “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.” (1Corinthians 16:13)

Following Jesus may cost us approval, comfort, or popularity.
But there is no greater place to stand than with Christ.
The world does not need more religious activity.

The world needs believers whose lives genuinely reflect Jesus… Believers who love truth. Believers who walk in holiness. Believers who depend upon the Holy Spirit.�Believers who refuse to settle for lukewarm faith.

Final Encouragement.
The message of awakening is not one of condemnation—it is one of invitation.
Jesus is still calling people to Himself… He is still restoring the broken.�He is still saving the lost.�He is still reviving His Church.

Our prayer must be the prayer of Habakkuk. “Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, Lord. Repeat them in our day.” (Habakkuk 3:2)
May God awaken our hearts again. May He stir our passion for Christ. May He fill us afresh with the Holy Spirit.
And may we be found standing faithfully for Jesus in our generation.

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Will you join me in Prayer.
Father God, Search our hearts and reveal anything that draws us away from You. Forgive us for every area of compromise, complacency, and lukewarm faith.
Lord Jesus, renew our passion for Your presence and Your Word. Fill us afresh with the Holy Spirit and help us to live boldly for Your glory.
Awaken Your Church. Strengthen Your people. Save the lost and bring true revival that begins in our hearts.
May we stand firm in faith, full of hope, and completely surrendered to You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Dave Connolly

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