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Vanity, Vanity – All Is Vanity!
The closest I’ve come to ever using the word ‘vanity’ is in attempting to sing ‘You’re so vain’ by Carly Simon! Now I’m really showing my age. That’s all until just the last week. I’ve had a hunch but now have faith that if I attempted to do all of the stuff I see other people doing it would all be … you guess it – vanity
Introducing the Leeds Megacentre
Dave and Scott Wilson from ICL in Denmark run around part of the new Leeds Megacentre which about to under go it’s first face lift. Scott lets us in on the significance of church property to a community. We have been praying and believing for a significant property in the city centre of Leeds that will become a hive of activity for the community, businesses and the movers and shakers of Leeds. Watch out – here we come!
It’s Time To Get Dressed Properly
Dave is on a rampage to declare the goodness and blessing of God over the people of God. Isaiah 55 says ‘you shall go out in joy’. With the UK being declared as officially in recession Dave steps out to counteract and the spirit behind it. God is not contained or limited but able to fully resource and bless – just as he was a year ago. It’s time to choose to put on His glory, put on his provision and joy to become a greater witness.
Dave’s Expectations for ’09
Dave outlines his expectations for 2009 for Hope City Church in the midst of a national recession. He looks at the power of declaration and praise over your territory. It’s time to enlarge, stretch, lengthen and strengthen (Isaiah 54 vs 2). Shrinking back is not an option!
Thoughts on the Power of Momentum
There is a mysterious force that when allowed to build can cause your church to become unstoppable. It’s called momentum – and right at the outset of 2009 Dave declares that gone are the days where you start something and then stop because of discouragement and then start again. The power of keeping on going in the face of adversity makes you unstoppable. When you give God your one talent – he’ll add another and then multiply your two. Your 2009 can’t afford to go by without it.
4 Laws of Momentum
Momentum is the unseen genius behind much of what is achieved both in our world and for the Kingdom of God. It’s rarely ever mentioned, receives no awards and is rarely ever visible to the naked eye. It’s a power, however, that surges beneath the surface of all who finally achieve their dreams. Those who lose it’s presence lose out on more than they could even imagine.
Captain Strangeways!
I really enjoy Christmas each year, but I have one big problem with getting presents – they sit there looking brand new and sparkly in a little pile saying read me, charge me up, upload me, look at me and use me……. and every year it secretly drives me a little crazy.
Be Confident Of This…
Dave Gilpin unveils his latest test of confidence surrounding the launch of the debut album form Hope City CHurch – ‘DEVOTED’. Turns out he had it all wrong but here’s his insight in to learning to value the beginings of great things in God.
‘Devoted’ Album Launch Week Ramblings…
Dave Gilpin is still on a high after an incredible Fabulous Conference and successful Sheffield’s Night of Honour 2008. Hope City Church hasalso just released their debut album called ‘Devoted’. You’ll love this sneak preview!
Masters of Reinvention
Dave’s weekly video blog has him ranting on the importance of reinventing yourself to make sure that you go from hit to hit in all you are doing rather than striving and perspiring and not seeing the results you first dreamed of when you were inspired. Let him know what you think…
Dave’s Ramblings on Starbucks, ratings & culture…
Dave continues his weekly ramblings… in this episode he hints at what he really thinks about British Culture, starbucks and TV ratings – You’ll have to read his article on Obama, Brand and the BBC to really find out what he thinks…
Head Games – What to do with the voices within
I admit it – at times I exhibit juvenile behaviour! Christmas has always been a favourite time of mine to relax, step out of the box and do some really silly things. As a minister, you have to be pretty grown up and pretty responsible most of the time, so on Christmas day, for many a year at around 2.30 in the afternoon, myself and my former associate pastor used to start giggling like two naughty school boys as we organised ourselves to make silly calls to members of the congregations who could possibly take a joke!
Obama, Brand and the BBC – A Cultural Revolution
What does Barrak Obama, Russell Brand and the BBC all have in common? Along with the full cast of Big Brother, they’re all winners or victims of a cultural revolution that’s happening all around us – The emergence of the ‘cult’ of personality! Add a good dose of celebrity and fame and you’ve got it – a revolution where your new best friend or your new worst enemy is someone you’ve never even met before.
Dave Gilpin’s Video Blog 7 Nov08
Each week Dave brings you his latest video blog that consists of disconnected thoughts, musings and ramblings of a man with a lot on his mind! Trying not to step into ‘professional’ talk that a lot of pastors fall into so easily, Dave tries oh so hard to keep it fresh. He loves his camcorder – so here goes…
Footprints in the Sand (The Real Life Version!)
“One night I dreamed of walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky. In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there were one set of footprints. This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat, I could see only one set of footprints.