Haddington Elim Church

Hebrews 12:1 Therefore then, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who have borne testimony to the Truth], let us strip off and throw aside every encumbrance (unnecessary weight) and that sin which so readily (deftly and cleverly) clings to and entangles us, and let us run with patient endurance and steady and active persistence the appointed course of the race that is set befo...

I is a comfort to know that God has called us and is working behind the scenes to bring all things together for our good. He is s good God.

Jesus sometimes asks us to do things we cannot do. In today's message, we meet a man that Jesus commands to do the impossible. We hope you are encouraged by this message.

David had no sooner defeated Goliath and changed jobs when adversity came into his life. As we look at this incredible man, what can we learn from the Bible?

Young David leaves his sheep to bring some food to his brothers who have gathered with the rest of Israel for battle. While there, he hears the threats of Goliath. Everyone is afraid, but David, who is concerned with God's honour, is not. What happens next was quite the surprise. Be encouraged by this message today.

Sheri brings a timely message warning us to remember Lot's wife. She was divided in her heart and looked back, even though she was told not to. She serves as a reminder that we should be looking forward with eyes of faith instead of backward to things of the past. We hope you are encouraged by this message.

Pastor Gordon Allan from Edinburgh Elim brings this encouraging word this week. Sometimes we can be on the alert for the major stumbling blocks only to trip on the small stone. We hope you are challenged by this week's message.

After 52 days, Nehemiah and the Jews finished building the wall. Today we are looking at Chapter 6 of Nehemiah. We hope that this message encourages you in your faith.

We all have times of discouragement. Sometimes they are the result of unmet expectations. We can be let down by people we love, We can be tired, frustrated, afraid or from failures that have happened. There are many causes to discouragement but we can’t let it develop into depression.  By definition: Discouragement refers to the feeling of losing confidence and enthusiasm. It often arises from dis...

There are times in life, when things don’t go the way we hoped. Maybe as a youngster you had it all figured out. You knew what you wanted to do with your life or what you wanted to be. I remember as a boy wanting to be a race car driver. I’m rather glad that didn’t happen! Somewhere along the way, things happened that derailed your plans. Sometimes before we come to faith in Christ, we are going d...

As we are well underway into this year, let us not forget that we have been talking about being overcomers. To truly overcome, you have to undergo. This is one of the least favourite parts of our Christian walk. Jesus assured us that in the world (as long as we have breath in our lungs and are alive) we will have trials, trouble and persecution. This is a given for a Christian. We are warned many...

For each of us, we have different seasons in life. Sometimes everything appears to be blooming and fertile, other times we are in a dry place. God gives showers of blessing on our dry and weary souls. Listen today and be encouraged by this week's message.

Pastor Sandra Schafferius brings a powerful message this week. Be encouraged as you listen. Stand upon the promises that God has given you!

As we celebrated Mother's Day, we look at two women in the Book of Judges that God used in unexpected ways. Be encouraged at we look at their stories.

As we just had Purim, we recount the amazing story of Queen Esther and her taking a huge risk of faith to save her God's people.

This message is by Ikhide Ehimiyein and speaks about overcoming the world. Listen today to be encouraged by this week's message.

Jesus spoke to farmers about sowing, reaping, seedtime, harvest, planting, wheat, tares, fields etc. We call starting a new church, ‘planting a church.’ No one would expect immediate harvest from a newly planted shoot or seeds. Any farmer knows that farming is really hard work and it takes time. They are up before the sun and usually still out long after the sun has set. Whatever they’ve planted w...

This year I feel that our theme and word for the church is overcome. It is a great relief to finally overcome an obstacle, especially one that has held you back or prevented your victory. Currently the Olympics are happening. They often tell heartwarming stories of people who have overcome great difficulties to be able to compete. Often we celebrate with them on achieving victory, or we share thei...

This week we are looking at the Vision for the church for this year.

Today I want us to look at a man from the Bible who overcame tremendous adversity. He was despised and rejected by his own family. He was sold into slavery and put into prison. He overcame some of the most terrible setbacks we can imagine and flourished. What can we learn from his life? Can we see anything that can help us overcome our current struggles and difficulties?  Joseph was only a teenage...

When we are first saved, we are fearless. We tell everyone and anyone that will listen to the amazing transformation that God did in us. We are running to win, but then over time the fire fades, the zeal dies down, we are challenged and beaten back in our excitement. We begin to play not to lose. We are very leary to share our faith, after all, what will they think of me? We get very conservative...

David Walkingshaw brings this message encouraging us to bear witness for Christ. Each of us are Ambassadors for Christ.

Has anyone had a car that is out of alignment? It pulls hard to one side or the other. If so, it needs an alignment to straighten everything out. If your car pulls hard one way or the other, you need to get it fixed! You may not have known what the issue was. I had a car one time that was so out of alignment that if I went faster than 55 it shook like crazy.  Chiropractors may give you an adjustme...

This week Pastor Sandra Schafferius brings this message from 2 Samuel 9. David showed kindness to the grandson of King Saul. This was not the usual actions of a new king ascending the throne. Be encouraged today as you listen to this timely message.

I have been reading and re-reading the Prophet Habakkuk. Some brief background. Israel had fallen once again into idolatry. In God’s great mercy, He would send Prophets to warn the people to stop the pagan worship and to return to God. We know that at Jonah’s preaching in Nineveh, the entire place repented. They fasted and prayed that God would relent from His judgment and anger. God did relent an...