Beacon Church

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...

This week’s sermon was given by Owen Hylton, who returned to the book of Exodus, chapter 6, highlighting the challenges faced by the Israelites and the call to obedience. Although Moses follows God’s direction, his weakness reminds us as believers that our weaknesses can be a good thing, as they lead us to press on with God and recognise that we cannot do it in our own strength. Moses encourages t...

This sermon was delivered by Daniel Featherstone on Easter Sunday, exploring the question of where our true hope for the future lies. Daniel reflects on how easily we can place our hope in temporary, worldly things—such as money, careers, and personal success. Yet he gently reminds us that these things do not last. Instead, he encourages us to anchor our hope in Jesus Christ. While everything else...

This week’s sermon was given by Raj Saha, pastor at Jubilee Church Teesside, on the theme of the “journey of descent.” Raj explained that before God elevates a person, He often leads them through a season of descent—a time of humbling, often marked by suffering and pain. Although this season can be difficult, it is not without purpose. He reminded us that God is not distant in our struggles; He is...

This sermon is brought to you by Owen Hylton, who speaks on the importance of believing in Jesus. Owen reaches out to those who are strong in their faith, those who feel lost, and those who have drifted away. He reminds the church that life with Jesus means holding on to the One who is the author and finisher of our faith. When the world tosses us back and forth, we can stand firm, trusting and re...

This week’s sermon was given by Lally Wood, who spoke about the challenges of being lowered and crushed so that God can uplift and raise us. Lally encouraged us to see this not only in our own lives, but also in our relationships with others. She stressed the importance of turning to Yahweh, whose compassion and grace help us to shift our perspective and trust him during challenging times.

This week, Owen Hylton explores the importance of turning aside. Owen examines the challenges we may face when we are called to our purpose. Owen reminds us that being called does not mean giving up easily, nor does it mean becoming boastful. Instead, we are invited to humble ourselves in obedience to God and to recognise our complete dependence on Him. Total surrender means trusting that it is Go...

Owen Hylton beautifully introduces the sermon series on Exodus by exploring chapters one and two, reminding us of the importance of obedience and the fear of God. Owen explains that obedience flows from the fear of God. This sermon series helps us to reflect on the condition of our hearts and to consider whether we truly understand the importance of walking with God. The book of Exodus reminds us...

This week, Dan Featherstone brings the Vision series to an insightful and reflective close. Dan explores the true meaning of living for Christ, reflecting on Paul’s conversion, life and ministry, which demonstrated a posture of complete obedience and sacrificial action unto the Lord. Dan invites us to consider what it means to die well and the legacy we will leave behind.

This sermon was given by Frank Ocampo and invites reflection on our attitudes towards serving the church and others. Through the Bible and everyday life, Frank shows that serving can be a challenge, but he points to Jesus, who served his community and even his enemies. He explains that serving wholeheartedly means being selfless, which is understood more deeply through an intimate relationship wit...

This sermon was given by Elisha DaCosta, who teaches us the importance and true value of attending church and gathering together. Elisha makes it clear that it is good for us to come and dwell together, as God desires this for His people. Gathering together can be challenging, as we can be driven by emotions, but making the conscious choice to attend and gather with the church means that it is fru...

To welcome the New Year, Phil Hopgood, starts us off with our vision series, which encourages the believer to pray continuously. Phil beautifully reminds us that prayer can be hard for the believer, as the implication of life may deter or contribute when and how we pray, but Phil reminds us that God is faithful, as even though prayer can feel like an inconvenience, we must push through and make ti...

The Christmas day sermon was given by Owen Hylton, who reminds us that when Heaven Speaks, it shows that God revealed himself to patient, humble and faithful servant. Those who God revealed himself to were ordinary people. God chooses to reveal himself to those who are humble, patient and faithful. This means that God reveals to the following: The Father, The Kingdom, Faith, money and Satan. Jesus...

This week, our sermon was given by Lally Wood, who drew our series to a focus on the glory of God. Lally reminded us that the angels presented themselves to the shepherds—people who were lowly and at the bottom of society. This shows that God’s glory is not for a particular group of people or a certain status, but for those who are ordinary—which is everyone. This means that God is there, waiting...

Heaven Speaks - The Angel Gabriel and Mary by Beacon Church

In this Advent message, Matt DaCosta opens our new series Heaven Speaks by walking us through the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1. Drawing from a season of divine silence broken by God’s surprising intervention, Matt helps us explore what it means to trust God when our prayers seem unanswered, when His timing confuses us, and when His voice feels distant.

This week, Owen Hylton powerfully concluded the prayer series by speaking on the armour of God. He explained that prayer is a form of spiritual warfare, meaning we are contending with an unseen yet very real realm. God provides His people with spiritual armour to stand against the forces of evil and to extinguish the flaming arrows of the evil one. As believers, this armour is not given to keep us...