Martyn Iles - At the Crux

Our culture is deeply confused about gender, but Genesis is not. From the beginning, God created humanity male and female, equal in dignity and made for one another. This message traces the biblical foundations of manhood and womanhood, showing how God’s design is not oppressive, but good, purposeful, and deeply connected to His plan of redemption. Discover more resources and what’s coming next: w...

Why hasn't God ended evil, pain and suffering already? It's the question behind nearly every objection to faith. From the first words of the Bible to the ultimate victory of Jesus, we trace why the clock is still ticking. Explore an ancient promise made right at the beginning of the Bible, the defeat of evil it points to, the problem of suffering, and God's plan to bring many people into a gloriou...

It's easy to get lost in the details. Genesis takes us back to first principles. The world around us is not self-explanatory. It points beyond itself. This message explores why creation matters, what it reveals about reality, and why understanding the foundations of the world helps us make sense of many of the questions facing our culture today. [Genesis] Discover more resources and what’s coming...

Belshazzar knew. He'd seen what happened to his grandfather. He'd witnessed God's power firsthand. But he ignored it — and threw a party instead. Daniel 5 is the story of a man who resisted God for too long. It wasn't the size of his sin that destroyed him, it was how long he looked away. The writing was on the wall. Discover more resources and what’s coming next: www.atthecrux.com Partner with us...

Revelation was not written to fill Christians with fear, but to fortify them with confidence in Jesus Christ. This bonus episode brings together key moments from the Revelation 1 series to trace its great themes: the reign of Christ over history, the endurance of His people, the certainty of His kingdom, and the call to lift our eyes above the chaos of the world and behold the risen King who rules...

The worse you have it, the less you can tell. That's pride. It is so difficult to recognise. But Daniel 4 reminds us that God resists and humbles the proud - as He did to Nebuchadnezzar, whose pride was humbled through God's extraordinary dealings with him. It confronts us with the reality that our pride must be recognized and dealt with before it's too late. This is a practical episode, teaching...

Pride is deceptive. The worse you have it, the less aware of it you are. But scripture promises us: God opposes the proud. So, what is pride? How can we examine ourselves? How can we be humble? This is a practical episode about a high stakes problem, learning from the example of King Nebuchadnezzar and God’s dealing with him Discover more resources and what’s coming next: www.atthecrux.com Partner...

Fear often rises when we begin to see things we’d rather ignore. The natural response is to pull back, avoid, or look away. But stepping back doesn’t fix anything—it only deepens the problem. This message looks at why that instinct is so strong, and why drawing near to God, not turning away, is where change begins Discover more resources and what’s coming next: www.atthecrux.com Partner with us in...

Doing the right thing does not remove opposition. Often, it brings it. Staying consistent, refusing to compromise, and continuing to do what is right where others can see it, shapes what follows. What feels costly in the moment can become a clear and lasting influence on those watching. Discover more resources and what’s coming next: www.atthecrux.com Partner with us in sharing truth and equipping...

It is easy to look at the church today and see what is wrong — failures, compromise, poor leadership, and frustration. But these are not new problems. From the earliest days, the same pressures were present. This episode steps back to see the bigger picture, and why, despite everything, the church still endures. Discover more resources and what’s coming next: www.atthecrux.com Partner with us in s...

The lions’ den is the moment everyone remembers from Daniel 6, but Daniel’s life was already speaking long before it. In the routine of daily work, his faithfulness, integrity, and consistency was visible. Everyday faithfulness is seen by others. Real impact often grows out of ordinary obedience, lived out over time Discover more resources and what’s coming next: www.atthecrux.com Partner with us...

We tend to think of Jesus in familiar, comfortable terms — as He was in the Gospels. But in Revelation 1, John sees Him again, and the difference is striking. The same Jesus is now revealed in power and authority. Recovering that fuller picture brings clarity to how we understand reality, leadership, and the direction of the world we live in.  Discover more resources and what’s coming next: www.at...

When trials come, our instinct is to look for a way out. The fiery furnace in Daniel 3 reveals something important about the Christian life. God does not always remove the trial - often He works through it. Hardship strengthens faith, deepens trust in God, and becomes a powerful witness to others. Discover more resources and what’s coming next: www.atthecrux.com Partner with us in sharing truth an...

Our attention is constantly pulled toward the visible world — politics, culture, and the endless noise of current events. But Scripture shows that reality is far bigger than what we see. On the island of Patmos, John discovers that the visible world is not the whole story. When our eyes are opened to the greater reality around us, it reshapes how we see life, history, trials, and the times in whic...

Every generation faces the same test: bow to the world, or stand firm. In Daniel chapter 3, three men refuse to bow - even when the consequence is a furnace. Their experience exposes a pattern that still shapes life today: the world offers opportunity, acceptance, and advancement, but always on its terms. Choosing what is right can carry a cost. Because in the end, everyone bows to something. Disc...

Pressure is not an anomaly in the Christian life; it's part of it. In Revelation 1:9, John calls himself a partner in “tribulation, kingdom and patient endurance.” Tribulation means pressure — resistance from the world against those who seek to live faithfully. Yet that pressure is not defeat. It is the context in which the kingdom advances. It will come. The real question is will we stand when it...

Abortion is often defended as choice. But beneath the slogans lies a more serious question: what is life? From conception, a distinct human being exists — developing, alive, undeniably human. We are human from our beginning. This address confronts a reality many prefer not to face and offers encouragement to those who continue to stand for life. Discover more resources and what’s coming next: www....

History is not drifting. It is moving toward a reckoning. “He is coming… and every eye will see.” That is not religious escapism. It is the defining fact of reality. The modern habit of shrinking life down to politics, culture, and personal comfort is not realism — it is near-sightedness. If Christ is coming, then priorities change. Fear shrinks. Sin is confronted. Diligence matters. What you buil...

Sunday was once treated as a sacred day, set apart from ordinary life — but was that merely tradition, or was it grounded in Scripture? The “Lord’s Day” in Revelation 1:10 is not a vague reference to any day, but a day uniquely devoted to the risen Christ. Understanding why the early church honoured Sunday brings renewed clarity about worship, rest, and the serious spiritual purpose God has woven...

Many people sense that something is wrong with the world and wonder whether anything truly governs the chaos. Real power directs history. Clarity in confusing times comes from recognising the steady reality at work beneath the noise — even when events appear unstable. Discover more resources and what’s coming next: www.atthecrux.com Partner with us in sharing truth and equipping believers. Give or...

Pressure is not a sign that God’s Kingdom is failing. It is often the proof that it is advancing. Cultural decline, opposition, and hardship do not threaten Christ’s reign, but expose false hopes and misplaced trust. As worldly systems fail, believers are called to patient endurance — trusting not in power or politics, but in the eternal Kingdom that grows, reigns, and will never end.   Discover m...

Everyone wants freedom. Few want the cost that comes with it. This episode discovers love powerful enough to break bondage — not by affirming us where we are, but by sacrificing itself to change us. It’s a love that rules history, confronts sin, and restores dignity. If love never challenges us, it can not bring freedom. Discover more resources and what’s coming next: https://www.atthecrux.com Par...

Human life is among the most important things in the world – getting it wrong has devastating consequences. This message reveals three principles of wisdom, forgotten by our culture, that reflect the truth about human life. The hidden cost of getting these truths wrong is exposed, and the answers are revealed – even if they are being sought from the darkest places. Discover more resources and what...

Change, chaos, suffering, and tribulation are real. Scripture never denies that. But Revelation pulls back the curtain to show what governs it all: a sovereign God who stands above history, from Alpha to Omega. This episode explains why history isn’t random, why suffering isn’t wasted, and why the future is not out of control. Discover more resources and what’s coming next: www.atthecrux.com Partn...

This episode proves that love always costs something. The cost of God’s love is the price of our freedom, and confronting truth is the loving thing to do. You could say it’s a Christmas message stripped of sentimentality. Discover more resources and what’s coming next: www.atthecrux.com Partner with us in sharing truth and equipping believers. Give or support here: www.atthecrux.com/#partner