Living Rock Podcast

Ahead of a special Dedication Sunday, Benj shares about how we are all children of God, how our heavenly father loves us, and how we are all a miracle.

Jenni looks at how Jesus undeniably loves us and how that should impact our month.

Ovi Vlaicu shares on the authority of Jesus as part of our 'Jesus Lord & Saviour' series.

Listen again to this message from David Lyon as we start our summer series "I AM".

In this message, David celebrates the season of growth the church is experiencing—through the appointment of elders and deacons, and a shift in meeting times—and encourages the congregation to embrace what God is building through the image of a house being established by wisdom and understanding, with every room being filled (Proverbs 24:3-4). Drawing on Acts 2:42, Ephesians 4:16, and Philippians...

In this message, Christopher explores what the Bible teaches about deacons—people called to serve the church in practical and essential ways—beginning with Acts 6, where the first deacons were appointed to care for widows and free the apostles to focus on prayer and preaching. Through passages like 1 Timothy 3:8-13 and Philippians 1, Christopher reveals that deacons are not a hierarchical leadersh...

In this message, William explores what it means to be God's children through the beautiful example of the children among us (Psalm 139:13, Genesis 1:27), revealing three simple truths: children depend on their parents for provision (just as we should depend on God), children believe and trust their parents' words (Proverbs 3:5), and children ask and keep asking without fear or hesitation (Matthew...

In Parts 1 and 2 we saw that Jesus came to reveal the Father and to help us understand the true purpose of God’s law. Having considered these things, we now turn to the third reason He came: to show us what life with God is meant to be. In Part 3 we will explore how Jesus demonstrated complete dependence upon the Father, life lived from within, pleasing God from the heart, and joyful confidence in...

In this message, Pete traces how God has been speaking life throughout Scripture—from the creation narrative where his words bring existence and order, through the Ten Commandments that establish boundaries and purpose, to Jesus, who speaks life more than anyone and declares in John 6:63, "The spirit alone gives eternal life. The very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life." Through person...

In this message, Tope takes us through the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) to reveal what Jesus really came to teach—not rules and religion, but the kingdom of God and the heart of the Father who gave His word. Through the Beatitudes, the call to be salt and light, and profound teachings on forgiveness, worry, and generosity, Tope shows us that we are kingdom royalty who must learn how to live a...

In this message, Bolade challenges us to examine the traditions and cultural practices we've inherited, drawing on Jesus' confrontation with the Pharisees in Mark 7:1-22, where he exposes how human traditions can replace God's law and distract us from what truly matters. Through personal stories and examples from church life - cooking for new parents, checking on one another, nurturing marriages a...

In this message, Phil explores the profound moment when Jesus, fully aware of his divine authority and identity, humbles himself to wash his disciples' feet at the Last Supper (John 13:1-17). Through this intimate encounter, Phil reveals that Jesus' action demonstrates two powerful truths: a spiritual washing away of sin through the cross, and a practical example of servant-hearted love that Jesus...

In this second instalment of Seaside Stories, Benj explores the moment Jesus calms a fierce storm on the Sea of Galilee (Mark 4:35-41), where experienced fishermen find themselves terrified, convinced they're going to drown—until Jesus speaks and everything becomes still. Through this encounter, Benj reveals two essential questions that sustain us when life's storms shake us: Who is Jesus to me in...

In this message, Ovi traces Simon Peter's remarkable journey with Jesus across three pivotal encounters—from the miraculous catch of fish in Luke 5, through Peter's devastating denial in Matthew 26, to his restoration by the sea in John 21—revealing that Jesus meets us not with condemnation but with restoration. Through the profound question "Do you love me?" asked three times over Peter's three d...

In this message, Richard unpacks the often-overlooked story in Matthew 17 where Peter encounters Jesus over a simple tax question, and discovers that Jesus is just as glorious in ordinary conversations as he is on the mountain. Through the miracle of the coin in the fish, Richard reveals that Jesus already knows what we're worried about before we ask, sees opportunities where we see problems, and...

In this message, Hilary tackles Jesus' confrontation with the Pharisees in Luke 11, where he exposes their hypocrisy—clean on the outside but filthy within, focused on outward rules whilst neglecting the condition of their hearts. With grace and truth, Jesus challenges them directly, not to condemn but to set them free, and warns his disciples (and us) that the same seeds of hypocrisy can creep in...

In this message, Patrick explores the story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24) and reveals three profound truths: Jesus meets us in our confusion and opens our understanding through His Word, Jesus reveals himself in the breaking of bread with power and covenant, and Jesus commissions and empowers us to go out as witnesses of the resurrection. As you come to the table today, come...

In this message, David explores Jesus' tender yet profound final encounter with Peter by the seashore (John 21), where the risen Jesus asks the disciple three times: "Do you love me?"—offering restoration, forgiveness, and a fresh commission after Peter's devastating denial. Through Peter's journey from fisherman to apostle to shepherd, David reveals what it means to be loved by Jesus despite our...

In this message, William explores what it means that Jesus is truly the Lord over all creation—and how that reality transforms our everyday lives. Drawing on the feeding of the 5,000, walking on water, and healings throughout Mark 6, William shows us how Jesus takes ordinary things, people, and situations and uses them for extraordinary, supernatural purposes. As you listen, consider: What part of...

In this message, Chris explores one of Scripture's most powerful stories of faith tested and restored—the raising of Lazarus (John 11)—and reveals what Jesus is truly like in the midst of our suffering and grief. Through Martha and Mary's struggle with Jesus' delay, Chris shows us that God's timing is not always God's denial, and that Jesus meets us with both resurrection power and tender compassi...

In this message, Raphael unpacks one of Scripture's most transformative encounters—when Jesus healed the man born blind (John 9) and revealed himself as the great "I Am." Through this powerful story, Raphael shows how Jesus meets us at the point of our greatest need and invites us into a personal relationship with him that's far deeper than religion or rules. As you listen, ask yourself: Where do...

In this message, Benj explores one of Jesus' most transformative encounters on the Sea of Galilee (Luke 5:1-11) and reveals three empty things that Jesus fills: an empty boat given fresh purpose, empty fishermen filled with power, and empty nets overflowing with provision. As you listen, consider which of these resonates with you—perhaps you're wondering how God can use your work and life, or you'...

Discover how the Holy Spirit doesn't just visit us, but comes to live with us, empowering us to become more like Jesus every day. Through Hilary's teaching on Jesus' baptism and the healing of the paralysed man (Luke 5:17-26), this message explores how being filled with the Holy Spirit gives us power to overcome temptation, speak God's good news, and bring healing to those around us. As you listen...

In this message, Mike explores what it means to truly encounter Jesus through the power of simple, personal testimony. Drawing on the story of the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4:29) and other biblical examples—the demon-possessed man, the blind man, and the leper—Mike shows us that sharing our faith doesn't require complicated training or perfect answers; it just requires us to invite others...

In this message, William explores Jesus’ encounter with the rich young man - a sincere seeker who asks the right question but struggles with the cost of following Jesus. Through this story, we’re challenged to consider what might be competing for lordship in our own lives and to recognise that eternal life is not earned, but received as a gift. This message invites us to surrender fully to Jesus,...