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Ewen Robertson invites viewers to explore the second chapter of Matthew through the theme of "journeying to and with the king",. By examining the contrasting responses of Joseph, Mary, the Magi, and King Herod - the sermon reveals Jesus as the ultimate servant king—a ruler who does not oppress but seeks to minister to His people first so that they may effectively serve Him.

Join Andrew Scotland as he unpacks the profound depth behind the Christmas season, moving beyond tinsel and gifts to explore a story that is often harrowing and perched on a "knife edge".  Andrew illustrates the reality of loneliness and fatherlessness that many face, contrasting it with the transformative truth of Psalm 68: God is a father to the fatherless and a defender of widows.

Join our guest speaker this morning, Lovemore Madavo, as he opens the Book of Jeremiah, chapters 38 and 39, to illuminate the principle of "Faith in action". This powerful message introduces the often-overlooked character Ebed-Melek, a Cushite official in the royal palace who intervened to save the prophet Jeremiah from a muddy cistern where he faced starvation.  Despite being a slave, a foreigner...

Join us today for this powerful message, as Lorian Holder - a member of New Life Rugby, tackles a question that is deeply personal and intimate: "Who holds the reins to your life? Is it you or is it God?" Drawing on his own testimony, including periods of professional chaos, family loss, and a heart attack, Lorain Holder illustrates the difference between a life that is "out of control" and "compl...

Andrew Scotland draws profound insights from Psalm 109. Gain a deep understanding of hessed—the covenant-defining love of God, described as an active, loyal, and steadfast commitment that extends beyond obligation.  Hessed is love expressed through consistent, covenant-keeping actions, such as rescuing the vulnerable, forgiving the repentant, and showing kindness to the undeserving. We are called...

Alan Scotland delves into the powerful first chapter of the Book of Revelation, highlighting that this text is far from something to fear, but rather a masterpiece of profound insight. He stresses that the Revelation is a sacred unveiling of Jesus Christ, His glory, and His love, confirming that God is actively engaged throughout His beautiful universe, fighting on our behalf. Viewers will learn t...

Yasharn Smith opens with a thought-provoking tension: the unsettling perspective, posed in the film 'The Island', that God is "the guy who ignores you" when you pray. Yasharn asks listeners if they have ever felt ignored by God, drawing a parallel to the Israelites who endured a very long period of Babylonian exile, feeling that God had turned His back on them.  Drawing on the powerful narrative i...

Join Ted Sefia as he shares an insightful word focused on the essential progression of Examination, Application, and Excellence. Drawing deeply from 2 Corinthians 13:5-10, this sermon challenges the common perception that faith turns a believer's life "upside down," arguing instead that the Christian mandate is to live "Upside Up!". This means recognizing that we are not created to sit uncomfortab...

In this powerful message, Ewen Draws extensively from Jeremiah Chapter 1, looking at the calling of the prophet Jeremiah. Discover how God responds to human reluctance, as God did not heed Jeremiah’s objection, claiming "I am only a child" and incapable of speaking, but instead rejected his negative confession and promised empowerment. God's standard operating procedure is to take weak people and...

In this third instalment, looking at Jesus' instruction to be "wise as serpents and harmless as doves" (Matthew 10:16). He emphasizes the critical need for believers to recognize that there is an active enemy living and influencing the world. We are called not to be naive or "blinded in the world" to this reality.  Andrew Scotland explores the image of the serpent as representing the curse placed...

Join Andrew Scotland as he continues his series on being wise as serpents and harmless as doves, delving into the spiritual battle for truth and reality in our modern world.  Andrew looks at Exodus 4 and 7, looking at the story of the God sending Moses to take his people out of Egypt and the significance of Moses (and later Aaron) throwing their staff's down and them turning to snakes. Through God...

Join Alan Scotland as he explores the profound passage of Isaiah 6:1-8, urging listeners that "It's time to arise to the occasion" regardless of their current stage or age in life. Centred on the crisis faced by the prophet Isaiah following the death of King Uzziah, a man of influence whose loss represented a significant challenge for the nation, this message reveals the enduring truth that God is...

Join Ewen Robertson as he delves into the powerful, symbolic visions recorded in the early chapters of the Book of Revelation, which were given to the Apostle John while he was exiled on Patmos. This revelation was intended to assure the early church, facing intense persecution, that despite outward appearances, God is in control and will prevail. Ewen unpacks John’s remarkable first vision of Jes...

Today's message is from Paul Callan, of New Creation Church in Loughborough.  Paul brings us a challenging and engaging message from John 3:8 and delves into the profound truth of what it means to be "born of the Spirit." Paul further encourages us to embrace the Holy Spirit's leading, even when it involves unexpected changes in direction or perceived setbacks. He illustrates that, much like the A...

In this powerful sermon, Andrew Scotland explores Jesus's profound instruction to His disciples: "Be wise as serpents and innocent as doves" (Matthew 10:16). Drawing a direct line back to the Garden of Eden, Andrew reveals how Adam and Eve failed to embody this wisdom, falling victim to the serpent's deception and losing their innocence. He emphasises that just as God has "God appointments" in our...

Join our guest speaker, Nadim Nassar, a Doctor of Divinity and  an Anglican father who leads the Awareness Foundation, as he delivers a profound message rooted in Luke 13:10-17.  Drawing from his extensive experience working tirelessly in Syria, both before and during the conflict, Nadim shares poignant reflections on the ongoing challenges faced by Christians. He challenges our understanding of '...

Ewen delves into the vital theme of trusting in the King who is in control, drawing powerful lessons from three consecutive stories found in Matthew's Gospel (chapters 8 and 9.)  You'll discover how Jesus's authority is vividly displayed as he calms a furious storm on the Sea of Galilee, demonstrating his sovereignty over nature and rebuking his disciples' fear and "little faith".  The sermon then...

In this inspiring sermon, Alan Scotland delves into the profound truth that God orchestrates miracles in the mediocre and the ordinary aspects of our lives. Drawing powerfully from the story of Moses in Exodus chapter 3, Alan highlights how God encountered Moses in a seemingly unremarkable desert environment, through a burning bush that did not burn up. This narrative beautifully illustrates that...

Guest speaker, Pastor Tony Martin, invites you to explore the profound distinction between the terrifying encounter with God at Mount Sinai in Exodus 19 and the joyful, unrestricted access Christians now experience at Mount Zion in Hebrews 12.  Tony contrasts the fear, darkness, and strict boundaries of the Old Covenant with the welcome, freedom, and intimate presence found in the New Covenant thr...

Join Andrew Scotland as he explores the profound significance of loyalty, revealing it as a cornerstone of life itself. Delving into the biblical narrative of King David and the tumultuous events of 2 Samuel 19, this sermon offers a rich tapestry of characters, each illustrating different facets of allegiance and betrayal. Andrew outlines what it truly means to live a life marked by unwavering loy...

Join Alan Scotland as he delves into the boundless, immeasurable, and utterly astonishing love of God, drawing profound insights from Ephesians 3:14-19.  Alan unpacks how God's love is extravagant, not doing anything in half measure, designed to pour into believers until they are filled to overflowing with the fullness of God.  Far from being a mere concept or theological idea, God's love is prese...

Join Alan, as he delves into the profound subject of God's unfailing love, a force so vast as a river that never ever runs dry.  This powerful message is crucial for anyone navigating life's highs and lows, offering an understanding of a love that "passes all understanding" and more powerful than the negativity within ourselves.  Drawing from decades of pastoral care experience, Alan highlights th...

Focusing on 1 Samuel chapter 13, Andrew unpacks the narrative of King Saul, highlighting the central tension between what is "asked for" and "hearing God".  Hardship serves as a "sifting" process, distinguishing those who remain faithful to God from those who scatter. Saul's actions reveal a reliance on human strength and numbers, contrasting with God's focus on the heart and trust. Andrew explain...

This sermon explores the profound truth that God is not a distant deity, but a loving Father who longs for relationship with His children. Alan Scotland reflects on the intimate Fatherhood of God, unpacking biblical insights from both Old and New Testaments. Through the lens of the prodigal son and the words of Jesus, the message invites believers to embrace their identity as sons and daughters, a...

In this powerful message, Alan Scotland explores the paradox of being "weaponised by grace," drawing from Ephesians 6 to remind believers of the spiritual armour available through Christ. He unpacks the reality of spiritual warfare, the clash of kingdoms, and the vital role of prayer, truth, and unwavering faith. Through compelling personal stories, he highlights the authority and protection we ha...