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In this inspiring episode, Pastor Jon Skelton shares a powerful message on generosity, worship, and living a life fully surrendered to Jesus. Exploring the example of Mary pouring out costly perfume at the feet of Christ, Pastor Jon reveals how a heart transformed by God’s love naturally becomes a generous heart. Through Scripture and practical application, discover why God loves a cheerful giver,...

In this inspiring episode, Pastor Kevin Kirkland explores the true source of generosity and why it begins with God’s nature rather than our actions. Looking at powerful passages including James 1, Isaiah 40, and John 3:16, Pastor Kevin demonstrates how God’s generosity is revealed through creation, redemption, and the gift of His Son, Jesus Christ. This message challenges listeners to move beyond...

In the final message of the “All Things New” series, Pastor Jon Skelton shares a passionate Pentecost Sunday message titled “New Community.” Through Acts chapter 2, this sermon explores how the Holy Spirit transformed ordinary believers into a powerful, united community that carried the presence of God into the world. Pastor Jon speaks about revival, spiritual hunger, repentance, prayer, worship,...

In a world filled with uncertainty, fear, anxiety, and constant change, how can we live with true confidence and peace? In this powerful message from the All Things New series, Chris Spicer explores what it means to be secure in an insecure world through the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Looking at the unwavering security of Jesus — even in betrayal, loss, rejection, and suffering — Chris un...

In this episode, Pastor Jon Skelton shares a life-changing message about walking in the authority of Jesus. Discover how the same authority that calmed storms and raised the dead has been given to every believer through the Holy Spirit.   This episode dives into biblical truths from the Gospels, the Great Commission, and the early church, revealing how ordinary people were empowered to do ext...

In this powerful message from Pastor Jon, part of the All Things New series, discover how your life in Christ isn’t just forgiven—it’s empowered . Because of Jesus’ death, resurrection, and ascension, we are not only given a new reality and a new identity , but also a new ability to live the life God has called us to. This week’s message, “A New Ability,” reveals how that power comes—not from stri...

In this compelling message, Pastor Kevin Kirkland addresses one of life’s biggest questions: Who am I? We live in a world experiencing an identity crisis, where people are constantly searching for purpose, value, and belonging. But what happens when we build our identity on things that can’t sustain us? Through biblical insight and the story of the woman at the well, this episode reveals how Jesus...

In this episode, Jon Skelton unpacks what it truly means to live in a new reality through the resurrection of Jesus Christ . Centered on the encounter between Mary Magdalene and the risen Jesus in Gospel of John 20, this message brings fresh perspective to the power of transformation, grace, and identity. Discover how God meets us in our grief, calls us by name, and invites us into a life of freed...

What happens when we hold back from God? In this powerful episode, Pastor Jon Skelton shares a compelling Palm Sunday message, Don’t Hold Back – Don’t Miss Out , exploring how our response to Jesus determines whether we step into or miss what God is doing. Through the story of Jesus entering Jerusalem, this episode highlights two kinds of people: those who held back and missed the moment, and thos...

In this episode, Pastor Kevin Kirkland unpacks what it means to live in the balance of grace and truth—just as Jesus did. Using powerful biblical moments and real-life application, this message explores how grace and truth are not opposites, but partners. Grace invites us in, while truth transforms our lives. When one is missing, we either feel condemned or compromised—but when both are present, w...

In this episode, visiting speaker Mark Greenwood shares a powerful message about the good news of Jesus in a world that often feels filled with bad news. With warmth, humour, and honest storytelling, Mark explores why so many people today feel lost, uncertain, or anxious about the future, and how the message of the gospel brings real hope and purpose. Drawing from the opening chapter of the Gospel...

In this episode, Pastor Jon concludes The Called series with a compelling message from Acts 22, focusing on Saul’s dramatic encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus. This defining moment transformed Saul into the Apostle Paul and reveals how God still calls people by name today. Through the powerful exchange, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” we see how God interrupts our plans, humbles o...

What does it really mean to answer the call of Jesus? In this episode, Kate, elder and Bible teacher, unpacks the life of Simon Peter and the powerful lessons hidden in his journey of faith. From leaving his fishing nets immediately to follow Christ, to walking on water, to denying Jesus and experiencing profound restoration, Peter’s story reminds us that God calls imperfect people and shapes them...

In this powerful Sunday message from Luke 10:38–42, we explore the well-known story of Mary and Martha. While Martha was distracted by preparation and pressure, Mary chose to sit at the feet of Jesus and listen. This message challenges us to consider whether we are living according to His agenda or our own. So often we are distracted by many things, overwhelmed with responsibility, stress, and exp...

In this episode, we explore the moment God called ** Samuel as a child in 1 Samuel 3 —a time when “the word of the Lord was rare” and spiritual dryness filled the nation. You’ll hear how God’s double call carries urgency and intimacy, why spiritual silence is often a setup for God’s next move, and how learning to discern God’s voice frequently happens through community—even through imperfect peopl...

Have you ever felt like you’re wrestling with God — waiting for blessing, clarity, or breakthrough? In this episode, Wrestling for Blessing explores the life of Jacob and the mysterious moment where he wrestles with God and refuses to let go until he is blessed. Jacob’s story reminds us that God often meets us not in our strength, but in our struggle. This message speaks to anyone who feels called...

The Called is a powerful message about faith, obedience, and trusting God when His voice leads us into uncertainty. At the start of 2026, this message launches a new series exploring moments in Scripture where God calls people by name—twice. In this opening message, we walk with Abraham through the greatest test of his faith: being asked to place the promise on the altar. Through the story of Abra...

What happens when someone is desperate enough to see Jesus that they refuse to let the crowd stop them? In The Big Turnarounds , we explore the powerful story of Zacchaeus — a wealthy man whose single encounter with Jesus led to a complete life transformation. This message dives into spiritual hunger, bold faith, overcoming obstacles, and life-changing encounters with Jesus . Discover how running...

As a new year begins, Mark Ryan invites us to pause, reflect, and ask an important question: Are we making room for Jesus—and for others? In this powerful and practical message, “New Year – More Room,” Mark unpacks the story of the paralysed man in Luke 5 and challenges us to examine what kind of church, Christians, and people we want to be in the year ahead. This episode explores themes of compas...

n this message, Don’t Be Deceived, we explore one of the most important warnings in Scripture: the enemy seeks to deceive, distract, and derail God’s people. Drawing from Joshua 9 and the story of the Gibeonites, this sermon unpacks how deception works, why even strong believers can fall for it, and how we can walk in God-given discernment to stay on the right path. Discover how to recognise spiri...

What if God’s greatest victories don’t come through power or strategy, but through worship and obedience? In this powerful message on the story of Jericho, discover how Joshua’s “impossible” battle plan reveals God’s blueprint for breakthrough — one that begins with His presence, not our plans. Learn how to lead with faith when the plan doesn’t make sense, how worship can become your greatest weap...

What is fasting? Should we be doing it? How do I fast and why is it important.

Let me remind you that the title of the series is, 'Taking Ground'. In many ways though we believe this is much more than just a title to a series but rather it is a rallying call from God Himself for both, us as individuals and as a community of believers to be a people who take ground. To be a people who don't simply wander around in the wilderness but rather step into all that God has for us. W...

A vibrant, growing, hope-filled community of people who have been changed by an encounter with an extraordinary person, Jesus.

Rugby Elim Church - A vibrant, growing, hope-filled community of people who have been changed by an encounter with an extraordinary person, Jesus.