Elim Church Glossop

Some scriptural principles and practical guidance about God, us and money.  What does Jesus say about wanting to be rich? What makes us rich in God’s eyes? Why is ‘giving’ so important? 

In a world full of constant notifications, endless scrolling, and never-ending distractions, it's easy to become so busy that we miss what matters most. In this episode, Stan explores the story of Mary and Martha and asks a challenging question: are we making room for Jesus in our lives, while failing to actually give Him our attention? Stan unpacks how busyness is often more than a packed schedul...

Where do we turn when something in us needs setting right? From Isaiah 61, this message explores God’s promise of restoration for wounded, weary, and captive people, and invites us to consider where true help is found.

Man has always sought security, something which we can anchor our identity to. The life of Abraham shows us God's commitment and sacred promise to us. This story reveals God's heart for relationship with us, based not on our faithfulness but on His. We see how God planned our redemption before we were born, and how we are held by a love that would sacrifice Himself for us. Irrespective of our own...

From global uncertainty to personal struggles, many of us are carrying more anxiety than ever before. In this message, we explore an ancient pathway to peace. Tim shares a powerful personal story, wisdom from the Bible and the power of prayer in the midst of life's chaos.

This week Nick shares with us from Luke 19, exploring two questions: Firstly, why did Jesus pick Zacchaeus? Secondly, why did he choose that moment to tell people the parable of the minas, and what do both of those reveal about Jesus? Considering we don’t just have a Lord who encounters us; we have one who equips us right where we are.

In Mark 4, the storm is raging, the boat is filling, and Jesus is asleep. Discover the calm that disturbs His disciples, the dread Jesus Himself feels, and the strange fear that gives birth to peace. A message on dread, compassion, fear, faith, and the peace of Jesus. 

Terror and Tenderness: Why God's severity is good news. Acts 5:1-16  In Acts 5, the story of Ananias and Sapphira confronts us with a side of God we often struggle to receive: His severity. This message explores how sin twists what is good, why spiritual pretence is so dangerous, and why ultimately the severity of God might actually be good news. 

This week Glynn explores the dramatic contrast between the crowds who welcomed Jesus on Palm Sunday, and those who cried “crucify him” just days later. It’s a searching look at the danger of shallow faith, the pressure to follow the crowd, and the personal call of Jesus that comes to each of us individually. This sermon challenges us to ask: Are we just going along with the crowd, or are we willin...

This week Kevin shares on generosity from the story of Jesus’ anointing in Mark 14. This act of extravagant generosity raises uncomfortable questions—about money, priorities, and what really matters. Why would something so valuable be “wasted”? And what does Jesus’ response reveal about His heart? As the story unfolds, we’re invited to see generosity in a completely different light—not as obligati...

Why moving towards God will offend you - and why that's actually really good news. Often we speak about the rewards of finding God, but in 2 Kings 5 Naaman shows us the other side of the coin. That the journey to find God can be difficult, disorientating, yet deeply transformative.

Dark skies, a torn veil, angelic visitations.  What does it all mean? As we explore the cosmic events surrounding Easter, we discover that Jesus’ death and resurrection is more than just a physical event - it’s a spiritual one - offering a cure to every aching soul.

In this message, we explore the tension between God's power and our participation. What is the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives? And what part do we have to play to see Him work in and through us?

Who is the King of Glory? In this episode, Joel explores the powerful questions of Psalm 24—who can stand in God’s presence, and what it really means to open the gates of our lives to Him. As the Psalm builds towards these questions, we’ll discover why this ancient passage still challenges us today—and why the answer changes everything.

Why did the early church share their possessions so freely? Acts 4 describes a community where “there were no needy persons among them.” But this wasn’t forced generosity or economic idealism. Something deeper had happened. In this message we explore how God’s grace transforms the human heart, freeing people from the need to cling to possessions. When grace reshapes a community, generosity flows n...

This week Glynn shares with us from John chapter 10, where Jesus declares; I am the good shepherd.    Glynn unpacks the enormous significance of this identity statement. We see that Jesus really is the Son of God; fulfilling the prophesies of David, Isaiah and Ezekiel. That He knows us completely and yet He loves us enough to lay down His life for us.    Finally, an encouragement to be smart sheep...

In Acts chapter 4, two ordinary men stand before powerful leaders — and somehow, they’re the freest people in the room. Why does their courage create wonder in some… and resistance in others? This episode explores boldness, surrender, and the quiet cost of embracing truth.

One of the big fears around religion is the idea that people who believe they have the truth can become prideful, divisive and even oppressive.  Tim explores Acts 4, the nature of truth claims in a diverse society, and how the truth of Christ might bring good news.

A husband and wife in a supermarket. A tired man sitting by a well. A conversation that wasn’t supposed to happen. Today, Mark Greenwood speaks to us on how ordinary interactions can carry extraordinary weight. Why do friendships fade so quickly? What happens when we slow down long enough to really notice people? And why might being yourself matter more than saying the right thing?

Kevin continues our series, For the One, speaking into one of Jesus' most famous parables - The Prodigal Son from Luke 15. Revisiting a story we think we already know, we discover it’s not really about rebellion or rule-keeping, but the posture of the heart. Set in a moment of tension between the shamed and the self-righteous, Jesus tells a story that unsettles both. It’s an invitation to look aga...

If repentance feels like a hostile word, you’re not alone. But what if it’s actually the kindest invitation God ever gives? What if it’s not condemnation but invitation—to enter into a life free from shame and full of goodness. As we explore Acts 3, we’ll discover a miracle that reveals who Jesus is, exposes the ways we turn from God, and invites us into the beauty and power of a repentant life.

Apologies - There was a slight problem with our recording this week resulting in poor sound quality for about a minute, four minutes in. Stick with it, it clears up soon enough 👍.   Speaking at our baptism service, Tim looks at the parable of the lost sheep from Luke 15.   The stage is set with both “sinners” and religious leaders. Who is Jesus sitting with? We are told that ‘this man welcomes si...

There is a deep longing in the human spirit to be seen and known.   Looking at the encounter in Acts 3 between Peter and the lame man at the beautiful gate we will see that Peter has the eyes, the power and the heart of Christ.    He really sees the outcast, heals him and completely restores him.    Peter is a witness to Christ but so is the lame man. As Jesus’ followers, being a witness or sharin...

A new hope At the beginning of a new year we all have dreams, aspirations and new hopes. Hope is meant to be a good thing, right? But what if some hopes are a trap and harm us? How is human hope different to biblical hope? Where is God in all our hopes?   Listen to explore why where we place our hope really matters.

This week we were joined by Elliot Sharp. Elliot grew up in Huddersfield but was called by God to serve the people of Durres in Albania. During his latest trip back to the UK, God highlighted Glossop to him and we're very glad he did!  Elliot carries the compassion of God in both a gentle and powerful way and speaks to us today from Psalm 103:8-12. It is the human condition to forget, to forget al...