Rising Lights

This section of Exodus captures the remarkable encounter Moses has with the Lord. He cannot see him, yet he can know him. And now the God reveals himself in his Son, a greater and more perfect picture of all that he is. This is the final of four messages given during the evening celebrations at Rising Lights 2026 (6-10 April, 2026). ABOUT THE SPEAKER : John Stevens is FIEC’s National Director, a r...

This section of Exodus is one of the most remarkable of the Old Testament as Moses intercedes for his people and the Lord listens, despite his fierce anger. In it, we are shown the power of intercession and the need for someone to stand in the breach for us; none other than the Lord Jesus Christ himself. This is the third of four messages given during the evening celebrations at Rising Lights 2026...

The Passover and subsequent flight from Egypt is the great redemption story of the Old Testament and becomes the paradigm for all of salvation. Moses is used by the Lord to lead his people out despite their fear. The Lord sets Moses before the people and, following him, they are led to safety and salvation. This is the second of four messages given during the evening celebrations at Rising Lights...

Moses’ encounter with the Lord in Exodus 3 is, in one sense, unique. Yet in it, God reveals his character, his plan for salvation, and his desire to use humans to serve his purposes. This is the first of four messages given during the evening celebrations at Rising Lights 2026 (6-10 April, 2026). ABOUT THE SPEAKER : Mike Cain is one of the senior pastors of Emmanuel Bristol, having previously serv...

What does it look like to rejoice in the Lord always? Paul's exhortations in Philippians 4 help us see. Philippians 4 calls us to lead a vigilant life (v1-3), a radical life (v4-9), the result of the work of God’s Spirit, and a contented life (v10-13). This is the final of four Bible ministry messages given at Rising Lights (6-10 April, 2026). About the speaker : Paul Mallard is FIEC's Dir...

How do we persevere in the Christian life? Press on in the grace of God (v10-16), watch out for false teaching (v17-19), and look up at the Christian hope (v20-21). This is the third of four Bible ministry messages given at Rising Lights (6-10 April, 2026). About the speaker : Paul Mallard is FIEC's Director for the West Midlands and the chair of FIEC's Theology Team, helping churches and...

Christians are to imitate Christ, and Philippians 2 helps us see what that looks like. Philippians 2 instructs Christians to be united (v1-2) and humble (v3-4). It talks of two journeys: from the glory of heaven to the cross of Calvary (v6-8), and from the grave to the place of highest exaltation (v9-11). It offers two applications: work out your salvation (v12-13), and shine like stars (v14-18)....

Although he is chained in prison, Paul has an invincible joy. In Philippians 1, he explains exactly why. In Philippians 1 we see that Paul is totally committed to the gospel of God (v12-18), totally convinced of the provision of God (v18-20), and totally captivated by the Son of God (v21-26). This is the first of four Bible ministry messages given at Rising Lights (6-10 April, 2026). About the spe...