Living Rock Podcast

In this message, William shares a prophetic word for the church titled “Streams in the Desert.” Drawing from Ezekiel 47 and John 7:37–39, he shows that the river flowing from the temple represents the Holy Spirit, who now lives within God’s people. Wherever this river flows, life, healing, and fruitfulness follow. William explains that when we are filled with the Spirit, streams of living water fl...

In this Extraordinary series message, David Lyon shares from Matthew 8–9, showing how these chapters capture the heart of Jesus’ ministry, and the heart of our mission as His church. Through a series of encounters (a leper healed, a centurion’s servant restored, storms calmed, the demon-possessed set free, the sick and dying made whole) we see that Jesus meets every kind of need with power, compas...

In this Extraordinary series message, Phil shares from Luke 5:1–11 about the extraordinary partnership between Jesus and Simon Peter, and what it teaches us about following Christ today. After a long, fruitless night of fishing, Simon meets Jesus on the shore of Galilee and experiences a miraculous catch that changes everything. Through this encounter, Jesus reveals four key truths that still enco...

David encourages us as we come to the Lord's Table and break bread and share wine together.

In Matthew 16 Jesus asks his disciples a great question: "Who do you say I am?". This question is one of the important questions we can answer for ourselves - who do we say Jesus is? In this message we take a look at some of Jesus' characteristics, along with his life, death and resurrection, and see how we can begin to answer that question for ourselves. 

As we read Paul's prayer and encouragement to the church in Ephesians 3 and 4 we discover 5 important things to embrace as a church family in this season as we see God's Kingdom advance.

In this message, Ovi shares how God takes us “from zero to hero.” Using the story of Gideon ( Judges 6–8 ), Ovi shows how God calls the weak, overlooked, and fearful — not because of who they are, but because of who He is. Gideon saw himself as the least in his family and tribe ( Judges 6:15 ), yet God called him a “mighty warrior” ( Judges 6:12 ) and clothed him with His Spirit ( Judges 6:34 ) to...

In this message, David speaks about what it means to be a Spirit-Filled Family . Looking at Acts 1–2 , he reminds us that Jesus promised to baptise His people with the Holy Spirit, and on the day of Pentecost that promise was fulfilled. From that moment, the Spirit came not just upon people temporarily (as in the Old Testament) but to live within every believer, forming a new kind of people — the...

In this message Ovi takes us through Psalm 23 verse-by-verse and helps us to unpack what David meant when he said "I lack nothing", even while hiding from his enemies. We learn what it truly means to have the Lord as your shepherd and find contentment in God's provision, protection, and presence, even in difficult times

In this message we explore what it means to partner with the Holy Spirit as our Co-Worker in building God’s Kingdom (Php 2:12-13). He helps us work out our salvation by walking in holy awe before Him, relying on His unlimited power, and recognising that progress often comes through setbacks and failures, which in His hands serve as a canvas for His grace, bringing Him glory.

In this message, Sam Percival shares the prophetic picture God gave her of the church as God’s RNLI — His lifeboat crew. Building on the earlier “lighthouse” word, Sam explains that while a lighthouse warns and guides from the shore, lifeboats launch into the storm to seek and save those in danger. This is God’s call for His people: not only to shine but to go. Drawing parallels with the mission a...

In this message, Richard Pemberton shares about Extraordinary Journeys, showing how God uses ordinary people who trust an extraordinary God to accomplish far more than they could ever imagine (Ephesians 3:20–21). Looking at Peter’s call in Luke 5:1–11, Richard draws out five key truths: 1. Extraordinary journeys begin with an opportunity — Jesus stepped into Peter’s ordinary routine and turned it...

In this message “Not Now, Not Ever”, Ovi Vlaicu shares from the story of Lazarus in John 11–12, reminding us that Jesus is never late, even when we think hope is gone. What seemed like delay was in fact part of God’s greater plan — that His glory would be revealed and many would believe (John 11:4, 40, 45). Ovi shows how the miracle of Lazarus’ resurrection reveals two powerful truths: 1. Jesus tr...

In this message, Benj unpacks what life in the Spirit looks like. We start by exploring how the Holy Spirit is both God and a person, present from creation (Genesis 1:2, John 14:16–17) and still at work today. The Spirit is God’s very breath, the one who brings life, fills the church, and empowers believers to live for Jesus. Looking at Acts 1:8 and Acts 2:1–4, Benj shows how the Spirit baptises a...

In this final message of the Pray series, Phil Chapman closes with the doxology often added to the Lord’s Prayer: “Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.” Though these words don’t appear in the oldest manuscripts of Matthew 6:13 , Phil shows how they echo King David’s great prayer in 1 Chronicles 29:10–13 , where all praise and honour are given to God as the true King. He...

William & Eunice Okola lead Living Rock Church in Kenya and it was great to hear from them this Sunday! In this message William shares his testimony and teaching on how God gives fathers for the church. Reflecting on the prophetic call he received when the church prayed for him in 2009, William describes how the support, prayers, and ongoing relationship with spiritual fathers has enabled the...

In this message Benj shares on repentance and forgiveness as essential foundations for God’s presence among His people. Using the parable of the prodigal son ( Luke 15:11–32 ) and David’s heartfelt prayer of repentance in Psalm 51 , he explains that true repentance is more than a change of mind — it’s a change of heart, a turning away from sin and turning back to God. Benj reminds us of the promis...

In this message, Hilary explores the line from the Lord’s Prayer: “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors” ( Matthew 6:12–15 ). Using the parable of the prodigal son ( Luke 15 ) and Jesus’ teaching on forgiveness in Matthew 18 , she highlights how God’s forgiveness toward us is extravagant, unconditional, and joy-filled — and how He calls us to extend that same forgiveness to o...

Peace is not always what we think it is. In this message we consider the words of Isaiah (26:1-4) to help us understand Biblical peace. Salvation is always the context for true peace, sustained through trust, and deepened through a growing dependency on the Person of the Holy Spirit. With this in mind, we consider some practical ways of pursuing God’s peace in our lives, through worshipping Him, w...

In this third message of the Pray series, Phil Chapman unpacks the Lord’s Prayer petition: “Give us today our daily bread” ( Matthew 6:11 ). He reminds us that Jesus is teaching us to bring all our needs — physical, emotional, and spiritual — to our Heavenly Father, who already knows them ( Matthew 6:25–34 ). Drawing from God’s miraculous provision of manna and quail for Israel in the wilderness (...

In this message, Tom unpacks Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11:28–30 to take His yoke and find rest for our souls. Using the agricultural image of a yoke — a wooden beam joining two animals to work together — Tom explains that Jesus doesn’t offer an escape from life’s challenges, but the strength, guidance, and partnership to walk through them. Just as mismatched animals can’t pull straight, we are...

In this message, Seth Davies encourages us that “blessing is on the way” , even in life’s valleys. Looking at the Valley of Baca in Psalm 84:5–7 , he explains that seasons of weeping and dryness are not places to remain, but to pass through with intentional movement toward God. As we walk in faith and worship, God transforms barren places into springs, refreshing us and taking us from strength to...

In this Extraordinary series message, David Lyon shares five “great expectations” he is carrying for the church - not just hopes, but confident expectations based on God’s faithfulness and promises. Drawing from Romans 15:29–32 , Philippians 3:12–14 , and Ephesians 3:20 , he calls the church to: Be immersed in the life and power of the Holy Spirit — walking in intimacy with Him, seeing miracles, h...

In our next  Pray series message, Hilary Dalziel unpacks the line from the Lord’s Prayer: “Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven” ( Matthew 6:10 ). Using the story of Zacchaeus ( Luke 19:1–10 ), she shows that the kingdom is deeply personal (Jesus sees us, loves us, and invites us into His rule) but it also brings real change as we submit every part of our lives to His l...

In this opening message of the Pray series, Phil Chapman begins exploring the Lord’s Prayer by focusing on its first words: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name” ( Matthew 6:9 , Luke 11:2 ). He explains that when Jesus taught His disciples to address God as “Father” — using the intimate Aramaic word Abba — it was a radical invitation into the same close relationship He Himself enjoys with...