Haddington Elim Church

As I mentioned last week we all have times that make no sense. Real head-scratchers where we don’t understand what is happening. We are tempted to walk away. The thought or idea of carrying on seems almost impossible. Left to ourselves, we couldn’t. But He carries us. He will be faithful even if we are faithless. Our God will see us through to the end. Jesus warned us that in this world, as long a...

There are many times in life where things happen and they don’t make any sense. We have had experiences where something has happened that we weren’t expecting or planning for, and we can ask God “Why?” We can get stuck in the why. It can keep us from trusting God, it can keep us from moving forward, and even make us angry at God, our precious loving Father.  Many people that once walked with God h...

A few months ago, we had been contacted by some friends from the States that were going to be visiting Edinburgh for a day. They asked if we could grab lunch and a catch up. The man, called Jack, is retired from the US military. He served in the Army. He used a term that I had never heard, called a Sapper. Have any of you heard of this job in the army?  A sapper , (It comes from the French word sa...

The only weapon listed in the full armour of God is the Sword of the Spirit. Jesus teaches us how to use it in Mathew chapter 4. It is written... Listen today and be encouraged!

This message asks the question we must all answer. In Daniel chapter 6, we read about the cost Daniel was willing to pay to continue his daily prayer. Alex Hart shares this timely message.

The armour of God is vitally important in the life of the believer. This piece helps us against the attacks of the devil. Listen to this message to be encouraged in your faith!

Today we are looking at the shoes of the Gospel of Peace that is part of the Amour of God. In modern sport, there are specific shoes for each sport. Shoes on a tennis court are different from shoes on a football pitch. Different surfaces require different shoes. When we go hillwalking, we wear proper shoes. The last thing you would want is improper shoes that may cause you to slip or fall. Flip-fl...

Today's focus is the Breastplate of Righteousness. This is another very important piece. All the vital organs are contained here. This was historically made of metal or chains covering the neck to the waist. It was worn over the torso to protect it from injury. Bullet-proof vests are the modern descendant of the breastplate. In a spiritual sense, the breastplate would guard our heart.  Proverb...

This week we look at this important piece listed in the armour of God. We are surrounded by a world filled with lies and need to know the TRUTH! Listen now about this important topic.

I mentioned a few weeks back about the battleground of the mind. It is on the front lines of where the war is waged. I mentioned last week that satan goes about like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour. Don’t be that someone! Don’t be an easy target or isolate yourself to where he can prey upon you. Predators look for the isolated one, the one distracted or away from the safety of the group....

One of the main issues facing the Church today is their thinking. God wants to transform our minds by the power of the Holy Spirit! When we accept Christ, we are given the mind of Christ. Our thinking should change. We should see ourselves differently.  One of the greatest battlegrounds we face is our minds. We are transformed at conversion but our old nature lingers. It fights against the things...

With God, nothing is wasted. Every bump, scrape, bruise, blunder or mistake, God will use for His glory. For us, we often don't understand, but God is working all things out behind the scenes. Be encouraged as you listen to this today.

This is very foundational to our moving forward. If we are heavy laden, bogged down with the weight and cares of the world, we can’t run the race that He has for us. I preached a message called ‘Beauty for Ashes’. This is such a beautiful picture for us to trade our ashes of sorrow and mourning and instead receive beauty from the Lord.  Matthew 11:28 “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden,...

We hear three stories of normal, everyday people impacted forever at the transforming power of Jesus. We hope you are encouraged by these testimonies.

This week, Alex looks at the story of the Prodigal Son from Luke's Gospel. Listen now to be challenged and encouraged as he brings out some wonderful truths.

We had the pleasure of having Sheryl M. with us this week giving an update of her mission in Indonesia. Listen and be encouraged as she shares about her call to missions from Scotland. If you would like to know more or sponsor a child, you can contact her at: https://ywam.org/location/king-s-kids-children-s-home-pandaan/b-1069

Society has told us that we need to look like this, dress like that, and that we need to fit in. As a culture, we are obsessed with youth and beauty. Don’t believe me? In 2022, 8.5 billion dollars was spent on plastic surgery procedures in the US alone! Many people don’t like their features and choose to change them.  For many of us, we may not have come to faith until much later in life. We have...

Sheri brings an encouraging message this week about how our God is El Roi, the God Who Sees. If you have ever felt overlooked or not seen, this message will speak to you. Listen now about our God Who sees!

Jesus takes a route usually avoided by many Jews because it led through Samaria. He stops by a well and has an encounter with a woman. What happens next will shock you! Listen now to hear this timely message.

Many Christians live as spectators when Christ has called each of us to active participants. We all are called to share the Gospel. Listen today to be encouraged to 'Get in the Game!'

I think big prayers honour God and God honours big prayers! Often our prayers are too small. We have an unlimited God Who can do the impossible. Be encouraged today!

There is coming a Day like no other day in the history of the world. There is coming a Day of the Lord where the wrath of God will be poured out. Listen to today's message to see what the Bible has to say about this coming event. Are you prepared?

Today I want to talk about trusting God. There is a difference between faith and trust. God wants us to trust Him.  Proverbs 3:5-6 Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths. These are some of my fav...

A tree planted by streams of water is not easily moved. It has health and can flourish and thrive. God wants us to be a blessing to others. Just like a tree planted by streams, it can draw water, nourishment and it is the same for us. If we are abiding, drawing upon His resources, we can be alive, beautiful, fruitful, useful and able to endure. He causes our way to prosper. He helps us to bear fru...

I heard this question from the coach of my American football team: Are you surviving or thriving? My question to us today is: Are you surviving or thriving? Surviving: adjective Remaining alive; yet living or existing. Still in existence. Surviving implies a struggle—you’re white-knuckling your way through life, just barely getting by. Thriving is living and thinking abundantly. Surviving is a dra...