We Are HEART Church

Have you ever prayed for something for so long that even good news is hard to believe?Sarah is listening from the entrance of her tent when she hears that, within a year, she’ll have a son. She laughs to herself. After all those years of disappointment, you can understand why. Then the Lord asks a question: “Is anything too hard for the Lord?” (Genesis 18:14).In week five of By Faith, Pastor Dan Cronin explores what it means to trust God when the future looks different from the one we imagined. God hears Abraham’s concern for Ishmael and meets Sarah in her doubt. The promise he makes to this family reaches further than either of them can see: through Jesus, people of every nation are invited to share in God’s blessing (Galatians 3:8, 13–14).As you listen, consider: What have I stopped talking to God about? And what’s one faithful step I can take while I wait?📖 Genesis 17:1–22 and Genesis 18:1–15 🎙️ By Faith: Walking with the God Who Keeps His Promises | Week 5Subscribe to @weareheartchurch for more messages, or join us on Sundays at Morecambe Bay Community Primary School. Coffee from 10am, service at 10.30am.

What happens when we get tired of waiting on God and take matters into our own hands? Who pays the price?In Week 4 of By Faith, Pastor Dan Cronin opens Genesis 16:1–16. After years of longing for a child, Abram and Sarai choose a path their culture accepted. But it’s Hagar, an enslaved woman in their household, who bears the cost. When she flees, God finds her by a spring in the wilderness. He calls her by name and hears her distress.Maybe you’re still waiting for an answer to prayer. Maybe, like Hagar, you’ve had little say in decisions that have shaped your life. This message invites us to trust God with what we can’t control and to notice the people our own plans might overlook.📖 Bible passage: Genesis 16:1–16🎙️ Series: By Faith: Walking with the God Who Keeps His Promises | Week 4Subscribe to @weareheartchurch for more messages, or join us on Sundays at Morecambe Bay Community Primary School. Coffee from 10am, service at 10.30am.

“God, I’m trying to trust you, but I don’t understand.”Have you ever felt that way? In Week 3 of By Faith, Pastor Dan Cronin explores Genesis 15, where Abram brings his unanswered questions to God—and discovers a firm foundation for trust.This message explores how we can:• Bring our real questions to God.• Rest in his promises and receive his grace.• Find assurance in his faithfulness, even while we wait.Our acceptance with God rests on his grace through Jesus. His death and resurrection give us lasting hope when our circumstances are difficult to understand.Big idea: Faith brings its questions to the God who keeps his word.📖 Main passage:Genesis 15:1–21📖 Supporting passages:Mark 9:21–24Romans 4:1–5, 23–25Romans 5:1–2Hebrews 6:13–20💬 What would taking one step of trust look like for you this week?Whether you’ve followed Jesus for years or you’re beginning to explore faith, you’re welcome at Heart Church.📍 Morecambe Bay Community Primary School☕ Sundays: coffee from 10am | Service at 10.30am👶 Heart Crèche, Kids & YTHSubscribe to @weareheartchurch for more messages, and share this with someone who needs encouragement.#HeartChurch #ByFaith #FaithWithQuestions #TrustingGod #Morecambe

What happens when fear starts making our decisions?We can trust God enough to take the first step, then struggle when life becomes difficult. In Week 2 of By Faith, Pastor Dan Cronin explores how Abram responds to pressure—and how God’s grace opens a different way forward.Through Abram’s experiences in Egypt and his decision to give Lot first choice of the land, we explore how fear shapes our choices, how protecting ourselves can hurt others, and how trusting God frees us to live generously.Big idea: Faith grows as we learn to entrust our security to God.Whatever pressure you’re facing, you can bring your fears to God and take your next step of trust.📖 Main passages:Genesis 12:10–20Genesis 13:1–18📖 Supporting passages:Psalm 56:3–4Matthew 6:25–34Philippians 2:3–81 John 1:8–9Romans 8:31–32💬 Where is God inviting you to trust him this week?Join us at Heart Church, Morecambe📍 Morecambe Bay Community Primary School☕ Coffee from 10am | Service at 10.30amChildren’s and youth groups available.Subscribe for more messages and share this with someone who needs encouragement to trust God.#HeartChurch #ByFaith #FaithOverFear #Abraham #Morecambe

How do you follow God when you can’t see the whole journey?Pastor Dan Cronin opens our By Faith series with the call of Abraham in Genesis 12:1–9. Through God’s gracious invitation and Abram’s response, we explore how faith becomes practical obedience—and how God’s blessing reaches others through our lives.Whether you’re exploring Christianity or have followed Jesus for years, this message invites you to consider your next faithful step.In this message:• God takes the initiative—our response begins with his grace.• Trust becomes a step—faith shapes our everyday decisions.• Blessing moves outwards—we are called to help others encounter Jesus.Big idea: Faith takes the next step because God can be trusted.Main passage: Genesis 12:1–9Supporting passages: Ephesians 2:8–10; Hebrews 11:8–10; Galatians 3:7–14; Matthew 28:18–20.By Faith: Walking with the God Who Keeps His Promises is an eight-week journey through Abraham’s life, exploring calling, fear, waiting, prayer and surrender.Heart Church exists to give the people of Morecambe and beyond repeated opportunities to see, hear and respond to Jesus.If this message encourages you, share it with someone and subscribe or follow for the rest of the series.#HeartChurch #ByFaith #Abraham #ChristianFaith #Morecambe

We welcome Pastor Michael Bretton, Lead Pastor of Light & Life Church in Helston, Cornwall, as he shares from John 15:8:“This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.”Following on from our HEALTHY series and an incredible Baptism Sunday, Pastor Michael challenges us to consider the kind of fruit Jesus wants to produce through our lives — fruit that reveals genuine discipleship and brings glory to God.Michael is a gifted Bible teacher with a heart for mission. Before moving to Cornwall, he led Carnforth Free Methodist Church and has also served on the National Leadership Team of the Free Methodist Church.

What does baptism mean, and what does it look like when new life in Jesus begins to reproduce through ordinary people?In the final week of our HEALTHY sermon series, Pastor Dan shares from Matthew 28:18–20 and Romans 6:3–4.Throughout this series we have explored what it means to become healthy disciples — rooted in Jesus, formed by His ways, connected to His body, and sent to help others discover new life in Him.Baptism gives us a powerful picture of the gospel: buried with Christ and raised to new life. But it also reminds us that the Christian life was never meant to stop with us. Jesus calls His followers to make disciples, baptise them, and help them learn to follow Him.Big Idea: Healthy disciples receive new life from Jesus and help others discover that life too.In this message:- What baptism means- Why Christians get baptised- The meaning of Romans 6:3–4- How Jesus gives new life- The Great Commission in Matthew 28:18–20- What it means to make disciples- Why every believer is sent- How ordinary Christians can share their faith- Why new life in Jesus is meant to reproduceKey Passages: Matthew 28:18–20; Romans 6:3–4 Supporting Passages: 2 Corinthians 5:17; 2 Timothy 2:2 Series:*HEALTHY — Healthy Disciples. Healthy Church. Lasting Fruit.This Sunday reminded us again:Jesus is still saving. Jesus is still changing lives. Jesus is still building His Church.👍 Like this message 💬 Leave a comment 🔔 Subscribe for more Bible teaching and sermons from Heart Church 📲 Share this with someone who would be encouraged by it.Heart Church | Morecambe, Lancashire#Baptism #BaptismSunday #Matthew28 #Romans6 #NewLifeInChrist #ChristianDiscipleship #MakeDisciples #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #FollowJesus #HeartChurch

What does a healthy church actually look like?In Week 3 of our HEALTHY sermon series, Pastor Dan shares from Ephesians 4:11–16, where Paul describes the church as the body of Christ — growing and building itself up in love “as each part does its work.”A healthy church is not built by a few people doing everything while everyone else watches. It grows as every believer matures, belongs, serves and plays their part — both through church life and in the everyday places where Jesus has sent us.In this message we explore:* What Ephesians 4 teaches about church leadership and ministry* Why leaders are called to equip the whole church* The difference between attendance and belonging* What spiritual maturity really looks like* Why every Christian has a part to play* How serving forms us into the likeness of Jesus* Why ministry is bigger than Sunday services* Living on mission in our homes, workplaces, schools and streets* How the whole body grows when every part contributesBig Idea: A healthy church grows as every believer matures, belongs, and plays their part wherever Jesus has placed them.Key Passage: Ephesians 4:11–16Series: HEALTHY — Healthy Disciples. Healthy Church. Lasting Fruit.If you want to grow in Christian discipleship, understand your place in the body of Christ, discover how God can use you, or learn what biblical church community looks like, we pray this message encourages and challenges you.👍 Like this message💬 Leave a comment🔔 Subscribe for more Bible teaching and sermons from Heart Church📲 Share this with someone who would be encouraged by it.Heart Church | Morecambe, Lancashire#Ephesians4 #BodyOfChrist #HealthyChurch #ChristianDiscipleship #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #ServeJesus #ChurchCommunity #HeartChurch

What does it look like to build a spiritually healthy life?In Week 2 of our HEALTHY sermon series, Pastor Dan shares from Acts 2:42–47, where the early church is described with one powerful phrase: “They devoted themselves…”Healthy disciples don’t drift into spiritual maturity. They intentionally build their lives around rhythms that keep forming them into the likeness of Jesus.In this message we explore the importance of Scripture, prayer, worship, Christian community, generosity and everyday discipleship, and ask a simple but challenging question:What is shaping the person I am becoming?Big Idea: Healthy disciples intentionally build their lives around rhythms that continually form them into the likeness of Jesus.In this message:What Acts 2 teaches us about healthy discipleshipWhy spiritual growth requires intentionalityHow daily habits shape our faithBuilding a consistent Bible-reading and prayer lifeThe importance of Christian community and fellowshipHow spiritual disciplines help us become more like JesusWhy healthy disciples become generous and missionalMoving from powerful encounters with God to a devoted lifestyleKey Passage: Acts 2:42–47Series: HEALTHY — Healthy Disciples. Healthy Church. Lasting Fruit.If you want to grow in your relationship with Jesus, develop healthy spiritual habits, understand Christian discipleship more deeply, or build your life around God’s Word, prayer and community, we pray this message encourages and challenges you.👍 Like this message💬 Leave a comment🔔 Subscribe for more Bible teaching and sermons from Heart Church📲 Share this with someone who would be encouraged by it.Heart Church | Morecambe, Lancashire#Acts2 #ChristianDiscipleship #SpiritualGrowth #HealthyHabits #BibleTeaching #ChristianSermon #Prayer #ChristianCommunity #FollowJesus #HeartChurch

What does it mean to be a spiritually healthy Christian?In Week 1 of our new sermon series HEALTHY, Pastor Dan shares from John 15:1–11, where Jesus gives one of His clearest invitations to discipleship: “Remain in me.”Before we focus on doing more, serving more, growing more or achieving more, Jesus calls us to stay deeply connected to Him. In this message we explore what it means to abide in Christ, how spiritual fruit is produced, why God prunes us, and how our relationship with Jesus becomes the foundation for a healthy Christian life.Big Idea: Healthy disciples are deeply connected to Jesus, because lasting fruit only comes from abiding in Him.In this message:What it means to remain in JesusHow to grow spiritually as a ChristianThe meaning of the vine and branches in John 15Why God prunes usHow spiritual fruit developsThe importance of dependence on JesusBuilding a healthy relationship with GodKey Passage: John 15:1–11Series: HEALTHY — Healthy Disciples. Healthy Church. Lasting Fruit.If you are looking for encouragement in your Christian faith, spiritual growth, discipleship, or a deeper relationship with Jesus, we pray this message encourages and challenges you.👍 Like the video💬 Leave a comment🔔 Subscribe for more Bible teaching and sermons from Heart Church📲 Share this message with someone who would be encouraged by it.Heart Church | Morecambe, Lancashire#John15 #RemainInJesus #AbideInChrist #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #Discipleship #SpiritualGrowth #Jesus #HealthyChurch #HeartChurch