Beacon Church

Writing This sermon was given to us by Matthew DaCosta, who beautifully guides us through two chapters of Exodus and reminds us, as believers, of the important part we each play within our church family. Matthew encourages us to find our rest in Christ, both as individuals and as a body of believers. Drawing this together with the closing passages of Exodus 35 into chapter 36, he reminds us that G...

In this sermon, Lally Wood beautifully explores what it means for God to be just and how His justice works hand in hand with the covenant He makes with His people. Lally reminds us that through God's justice, we encounter His mercy and goodness. This invites us to draw near to God, knowing that we are in a relationship with Him.

In this sermon, Phil Hopgood explores what it truly means to pursue God and the life He has for us. He encourages us to wait on God, trust His timing, and seek His will rather than simply chasing the good life on our own terms. Even when God seems silent, we can trust in His goodness and faithfulness. Phil reminds us to recognise God’s presence in our everyday lives, seeing His hand at work rather...

In this sermon, Daniel Featherstone explores Exodus 32, challenging us to reflect on the idols we create and pursue in our lives. We are encouraged to remain faithful to God in seasons of waiting, resisting the temptation to return to our old ways and holding on to the hope we have in Jesus. Our desires may be good, but we must recognise when they begin to take God’s rightful place in our hearts....

In this sermon, our guest preacher, Sarah Gelli challenges us to reflect on the relationship between our work and our worship, showing how the two work hand in hand. Sarah beautifully highlights how God has already made provision for us in our natural work, filling us with the Holy Spirit, who grants us wisdom, knowledge and understanding. The Holy Spirit enables us to create, guiding and working...

This sermon was given by Matthew DaCosta. Matthew reminds us of how God desires us to draw closer to Him. He reflects on how only the High Priest was permitted to enter the Holy of Holies. However, Jesus is a powerful reminder that, through His death and His nail-pierced hands, He has taken upon Himself every pain and hurt. We are encouraged to run to the Father, to seek His help, and to draw clos...

This sermon was given to us by Daniel Featherstone, who continues the theme of worship from the Old Testament. Daniel takes the opportunity to connect the way we worship with the Gospel and how we are called to live our lives as holy and devoted to Christ. We are encouraged to let go of our own thoughts, plans and desired outcomes, and instead allow ourselves to be led by Christ in all that we do,...

This sermon was given by Jonathan Rudd who breaks down the significance of every detail in Exodus 26 and what it means for us as believers. Jonathan takes us on a journey that helps us understand God’s desire to dwell with us. Through powerful parallels, he reminds us that God does not simply desire to be with us — He lives with us. We can admire the tabernacle of old and the churches we attend to...

This sermon was given by Owen Hylton, who introduces us to the third phrase of Exodus, which centres on worship. Owen reminds us that, as believers, we can sometimes think of worship as simply singing or engaging with the Word. However, worship is ultimately about our hearts and our active relationship with God. God is concerned with what we give to Him from our hearts, rather than simply how He w...

This sermon was given by Valentine Ngene who theologically challenges us to consider how we live out our faith. Drawing on Scripture’s teaching about fasting, Valentine explores how Jesus shifts our understanding of tradition—not as something simply added to our lives, but as something that transforms the way we live. Jesus is meant to permeate every aspect of our lives. As believers, we must rema...

This sermon was given to us by Gemma Bradshaw, who encourages us to consider our own lives and what it means to follow Jesus wholeheartedly. Using the encounter between Jesus and Levi the tax collector, Gemma invites us to reflect on the things in our own walk with Jesus that we may need to give up. This can be a challenging message for believers, as following Jesus requires us to examine the ways...

This week’s sermon was given by Elisha DaCosta, who beautifully reminds us that Jesus is accessible to us, whatever our needs may be. Elisha elaborates that Jesus, the miracle worker, has freely given us salvation through His death and resurrection. Knowing these things about Jesus reminds us that we are loved, cared for and chosen. The story of the man with leprosy shows us just how much God love...

This week Jonny Rudd theologically breaks down Luke 5:1-11. In Luke 5:1–11, Simon Peter’s encounter with Jesus transforms his understanding of who Jesus is—from “Master” to “Lord.” But the encounter doesn’t stop with Peter. The men in his boat move from colleagues to fellowship as they share in the same life-changing experience. Jonny explores what happens when an encounter with Jesus reshapes not...

This sermon, given by Tim Khoo, encourages the church to "take the roof off". Through theological and philosophical reflection, Tim challenges believers to consider what this means in practice. He explains that we can unknowingly contain and limit God in our own thinking. Rather than trying to manage God, Tim encourages us to receive Him by allowing Jesus to lead and direct every area of our lives...

This week's sermon was delivered by Nick Wood, who used the analogy of a wedding day and marriage to illustrate the covenant between the Israelites and God. Nick explained that the covenant established in the Old Testament revealed its limitations, as it was impossible for the Israelites to keep God's Law through their own strength. Their relationship with God depended on their ability to remain h...

Last week, Phil Hopgood explored Exodus 23 and helped us understand that the laws given in Exodus can be challenging. However, he encouraged us by reminding us that, as we journey with God and grow in understanding His expectations, the transformation He desires in us takes time. Using several examples from Exodus, Phil showed how these laws can challenge our thinking and beliefs. Ultimately, thou...

This sermon was given by Phil Hopgood, who thoughtfully unpacks Exodus 21. Phil reminds us that some of the topics and laws found in the Bible are genuinely challenging and require believers to wrestle with God's heart towards His people. He encourages us not to shy away from difficult questions, reminding us that wrestling with and questioning God's Word is okay. As believers, we are called to co...

This sermon was delivered by Lally Wood, who speaks about the Ten Commandments and how they should be applied in our daily lives. Lally reminds us that the Ten Commandments remain just as relevant for believers today. Because they are so familiar, it can be easy to overlook their significance or dismiss them as simply part of the Old Testament law. However, as followers of Christ, we are encourage...

In this sermon, Owen Hylton encourages us to consider how we worship the Lord. He speaks about what it means for believers to worship God and emphasises that our acts of worship do not earn us acceptance before Him. Instead of either trying to keep the law in our own strength or abusing the grace given through the cross, we are called to look to God and trust in Him.

The sermon was delivered by Frank Ocampo, who challenged us to reflect on our community and the way we pray for it, particularly regarding the decisions made within the church and in our wider workplaces and society. Drawing on the account of Moses and his father-in-law, Jethro, Frank explored Jethro’s advice for Moses to seek support from others while continuing to pray for the people, asking God...

Here's a revised version with improved flow, grammar, and UK spelling: This week’s sermon was brought to us by guest speaker Sarah Gelli. Sarah spoke about the seasons in our lives when we find ourselves in the wilderness, struggling to understand the journey God is leading us on as believers. She also spoke about the importance of not relying on our own strength, but instead looking to Jesus, who...

In this sermon, Dan Featherstone encourages the church to develop a deeper hunger for God. He unpacks the importance of looking to God, who is faithful to provide for our every need in every situation. Dan challenges us to fix our eyes on God, especially in seasons when we feel we lack or have nowhere else to turn. In these moments, we can trust in the God who is victorious and who makes a way whe...

This sermon was given by Phil Hopgood, who speaks about the significance of the Passover and how it foreshadows the death and resurrection of Jesus. Phil reminds us that the blood and water that cover and cleanse us still work, no matter our circumstances. As believers, we can sometimes think that the blood does not remain, but no matter what may come or how we feel, we can come to the cross becau...

This week, Matthew DaCosta continues exploring the remaining plagues, explaining how the Egyptians worshipped and how God of the Israelites displayed His power through great wonders. He highlights how God provided for, sustained, and protected the Israelites in many ways. Matthew reminds us that God should be the Lord and Saviour of our lives. Anything we place above Him becomes an idol, taking th...

This sermon by Matthew DaCosta challenges us to consider who we truly depend on. Reflecting on the plagues in Exodus, he shows how they revealed God as the true source of life, calling us to fix our eyes on Jesus. Matthew encourages believers to examine what we rely on instead of God, the author and finisher of our faith, and to surrender our hearts to Him even when we are tempted to go our own wa...