Calling A City To Life

In this episode of Calling City Life, Richard, Ian, Brodie, and Jacq conclude their series on the Holy Spirit by exploring the difficult reality of suffering through the lens of Romans 8. The team unpacks the "three groans" of creation, the believer, and the Spirit, delving into deep theological questions about whether God experiences pain while addressing practical challenges like mental health a...

Based on Romans 8, this sermon explores the inevitable reality of suffering, which is framed as a "groaning" shared by creation, by believers, and by the Holy Spirit. It explains that while hardship is a part of both the broken world and the Christian life, it is not without purpose and can be a place of transformation. The central message of hope is that in our weakest moments, when we...

In this episode, Brodie discusses his sermon on 2 Corinthians 5:14-21, focusing on the theme "The Spirit in the Future". He explains that with Jesus's resurrection, the "age to come" has entered our present, making believers "God's eschatological people". This new identity in Christ is a change in both location and time , meaning followers are part of the "new creation" now . This status changes h...

The sermon "The Spirit and the Future," part of the "Naturally Supernatural" series and based on 2 Corinthians 5:13-21, explains how the Holy Spirit forms believers into God's "eschatological people" by bringing God's future into the present. In Christ, we are a "new creation" and have been "relocated" from death to life. While we must acti...

In this episode of the "Calling Us to Life" podcast from Queen's Park Baptist Church, hosts Richard and Jacqui are joined by pastors Iain and Brodie to dive deep into Iain's recent sermon on Romans 15 . The conversation is a practical and honest debrief of the sermon's "3 P's" of a Spirit-led mission: Presence, Power, and Proclamation. Presence: The team discusses the challenge of being "present"...

This sermon is a powerful call to action based on Romans 15:15-19 , and it will challenge how you see your everyday life as a Christian. Iain dives deep into what it really means to be a minister of the "good news." He explains that sharing your faith isn't just a chore or a duty; it's a profound act of worship, what Paul called a "priestly duty." To make it easy to remember, Iain breaks his messa...

This week, we deliver a powerful double-header, exploring two vital and often challenging gifts of the Spirit: Healing and Prophecy . Brodie tackles the complex theology of healing, emphasizing the importance of expectancy and faith while acknowledging the reality of suffering and unanswered prayer, urging us to step out in boldness rather than merit-based faith. Ian delves into prophecy , demysti...

This sermon emphasises that the Christian life is naturally supernatural , with a focus on prophecy it highlights that God actively speaks , and believers are called to be active listeners , much like disciples learning from their master. Prophecy is presented not as infallible scripture, but as a valuable spiritual gift—putting into human words what God brings to mind—primarily intended to streng...

This sermon explores the Holy Spirit's power to heal, focusing on the story of Peter and John at the Beautiful Gate in Acts 3. The speaker explains the dunamis power of God as both "dynamite" (dramatic, explosive signs) and "dynamo" (steady, sustaining power). The message highlights the contrasts in Acts 3—the excluded, penniless beggar versus the opulent temple and the equally penniless but bold...

This week on Calling A City to Life , Richard, Jacq, and Iain dive into what it really means to “become like Jesus” — not as a self-improvement project, but as a Spirit-led transformation. They explore how the Holy Spirit works in us to make us Christlike and through us to release spiritual gifts. From shame-free growth to the beauty of unseen gifts, this conversation covers everything from wellne...

This sermon explores the nature and purpose of spiritual gifts as described in 1 Corinthians 12, encouraging believers to discover, desire, and use their gifts to make the unseen reality of God visible for the benefit of the church.

This sermon explores the process of sanctification, arguing that true spiritual transformation into the image of Christ is not a self-help program but the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit. This change happens as we intentionally fix our gaze—our contemplation—on the glory of God revealed in the person of Jesus Christ. The central theme is a powerful truth: what we behold, we become .

This week on Calling a City to Life , the team dives into Romans 8 and the transforming work of the Holy Spirit. Iain unpacks what it means to be no longer slaves but sons, exploring adoption into God’s family, relocation from the old life, and renewal through the Spirit. Along the way, Jacq wrestles with moving house (and moving hearts), and Brodie highlights participation in God’s purposes. Mean...

This sermon from Queen's Park Baptist Church explores Romans chapter 8, highlighting the profound transformation experienced by believers through the Holy Spirit. It delves into how individuals are liberated from slavery to sin, adopted into God's family, and empowered to live purposeful lives as co-heirs with Christ. The sermon emphasizes that this "change of location" and &quot...

This week on Calling a City to Life , Jacq and Richard welcome back Brodie – and special guest Josh Silver – to explore how the Holy Spirit meets our deepest human needs: love, guidance, and purpose . Josh gives a 60-second recap of his recent sermon on John 14:15-27, and together they unpack: Why the Holy Spirit is the key to knowing we’re not left as orphans How God speaks to us in everyday ways...

In this sermon, Josh encourages us to "Be Strong," sharing a powerful message about the Holy Spirit. He explores how the Spirit, our promised advocate, meets our fundamental human needs for love, guidance, and purpose. Drawing from John 14 and passages in Matthew, he explains how being Spirit-led helps us find our way in the world and fulfills the mission Christ has for each of us. Don&#...

In this episode of 'Calling a City to Life', the hosts discuss the new season focusing on the Holy Spirit. They explore the importance of understanding the Holy Spirit's role in the Trinity, common questions about the Spirit, and the significance of the Spirit in the lives of believers. The conversation emphasizes the need for a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit and encourages listeners to...

Today’s message launches a new series on the Holy Spirit by looking at John 15:26, where Jesus promises to send the Paraclete — the Advocate, Helper, Comforter, and Witness. We explore why Jesus needed to prepare His disciples for life after His return to the Father, and how understanding the Spirit’s identity is key to living as followers of Christ today. Far from being a distant force or rare ph...

The team chat over the most recent sermon on Matthew Chapter 5

Iain starts our new series preaching from Matthew Chapter 4

Brodie preaches from Luke Chapter 1:26-38

Lenna preaches on the topic of, 'Being Christ's Witnesses'

Iain preaches from Acts Chapter 3.

Welcome to this week’s podcast & welcome back to Iain Mac! Brodie recaps Sundays sermon ‘Confronting the Enemy’ Richard poses the question: is the enemy a who or a what? The team discusses how ‘ordinary’ battles we fight every day can be supernatural. Brodie shares a 3 fold prayer of protection. The guys talk through our responses to situations we find ourselves in, how can we have difficult c...

Brodie preaches from the book of Romans on the topic Confronting The Enemy