Firm Foundation Focus

What does it mean that Adam became a “living soul”? In this foundational episode, we return to the creation of man in Genesis 2:7 and explore God’s original design: spirit, soul, and body. You’ll discover that the soul was never meant to rule your life—but to express the Spirit. This episode lays the groundwork for understanding why most of us live from the wrong source—and how God’s eternal purpo...

Easter Monday – Have I Seen Him? Easter Monday is not about what happened yesterday—it’s about what happens in you. In this episode of Firm Foundation Focus, we reflect on Oswald Chambers’ April 9th devotional, asking the piercing question: Have I seen Him? It’s possible to know what Jesus has done for you and still never behold Him. But once you do—everything changes. Key Verses: Mark 16:12, John...

Easter Sunday – His Resurrection Destiny Welcome to Resurrection Sunday on Firm Foundation Focus. Today we go deeper than the empty tomb—we follow Jesus into the glory He entered. Drawing from Oswald Chambers’ April 8th devotional, this episode explores the power of Christ’s resurrection life—not just for Him, but for us. You are not just forgiven. You are invited into union with the risen Christ....

Recorded live on Palm Sunday, 13th April 2025 at Oasis Church, Portmouth UK this message explores the difference between believing in Jesus and belonging to Him. “Belief can bring you to the cross—but it cannot take you beyond it.” “Your old faith died at the cross. You now live by His faith .” “The goal isn’t to be a better person—it’s to go from dead to alive.” Through John 6, Luke 22, and Roman...

Easter Saturday - Stay Silent! Easter Saturday is often quiet—but it’s full of hidden work! In this episode, Alex unpacks Oswald Chambers’ April 7th devotional, showing how real understanding comes after Christ rises within us. We see why we must wait for the resurrection life of Jesus to be formed in us before we try to speak or act. This episode is an invitation to slow down, stay hidden, and le...

Good Friday - The collision between God and sin In this Good Friday episode, Alex shares how the Cross wasn’t just the death of Jesus—it was the death of our old man in Him. Drawing from Oswald Chambers devotional, ‘My utmost for His highest’, we see how the crucifixion was Their plan from before the foundation of the world. Jesus chose the Cross, drank the cup agreed upon in eternity, and opened...

As we enter Easter week, this final episode in the Abiding Oneness series draws all the threads together—our union with Christ, our crucifixion and resurrection with Him, and the eternal plan of the Father to place us in the Son. This isn’t the end of a teaching series; it’s the unveiling of God’s story from before the foundation of the world: not just to save sinners, but to raise sons. Also in t...

What if your union with Christ didn’t begin with your commitment to Him—but with the Father placing you in Him? Today, we dive deep into 1 Corinthians 1:30 and Andrew Murray’s life-changing chapter, showing us that Jesus isn’t just the way to salvation—He is our salvation. In this episode, you’ll discover: • That your life in Christ is of God, not of works • Christ as your wisdom, righteousness, s...

In this episode of Firm Foundation Focus, we explore the profound meaning of Jesus' teaching of "the vine and the branches" from John 15:5, which highlights the intimate and life-giving relationship between Christ and believers. Alex takes the time to read the entirety of chapter 4 from 'Abide in Christ' by Andrew Murray and invites us to consider these central truths - witho...

In this episode of Firm Foundation Focus, Alex continues the Abiding Oneness series by exploring the liberating truth that it is Christ—not your own strength—that keeps you abiding. Drawing from chapter 3 of Andrew Murray’s Abide in Christ, Alex unpacks the reality that the One who saved you is the One who sustains you. Too often, believers fall into the trap of striving to maintain intimacy with...

In this episode of Firm Foundation Focus, Alex explores the twofold invitation of Christ found in Matthew 11:28-29 and John 15:4—the call to come and the call to abide. Drawing from chapter 1 of Andrew Murray’s ‘Abide in Christ’, Alex discusses how many believers settle for salvation but miss the deeper reality of daily abiding in union with Christ. With scriptural insights and experience from old...

Discipleship is sonship, and sons are about the Father. But what does it actually mean to abide in Christ, to live as sons unto the Father? Join me in these series of conversations as we talk about the abiding oneness that they have always wanted with us, the plan from before the foundations of the world. Abiding in Christ: It's more than a phrase—it's a life-transforming reality. Join Ale...

In the final episode of this series, 'Spirit-filled sons,' Alex discusses key insights from J. Oswald Sanders and Oswald Chambers highlighting the necessity of yielding to Holy Spirit's governance and allowing Him to direct every aspect of our lives. This episode underscores the importance of recognising the impeding ‘ self life’ of a believer and the need to be dependent upon Spirit,...

In this second episode of 'Spirit-filled sons,' we continue to delve into theprofound concept of being filled with Holy Spirit, as Paul writes in Ephesians 5:18. Alex explores the true meaning of living a Spirit-filled life, moving beyond common misconceptions and understanding the transformative power of HolySpirit. Drawing insights from spiritual giants Tozer and Watchman Nee, Alex discu...

In this first of three episodes of the series, 'Spirit-filled sons,' Alex delves into the profound teachings of Ephesians 5:18, where Paul urges believers to be filled with Holy Spirit. Join Alex as he explores the truemeaning of being Spirit-filled, moving beyond mere manifestations and gifts to a life fully controlled and influenced by Holy Spirit. Through personal anecdotes and scriptur...