St. John's Lurgan

When in trouble we can all call out for mercy. But when we receive it, do we continue on our way or do we turn back, give thanks and worship the one who has restored and saved us? In this talk, Ali Calvin challenges and encourages us to not be like the nine others, but to be like the one who showed their thankfulness for what Jesus had done for them.

Moses was living in a self-imposed exile in Midian after he killed an Egyptian slave master who was beating an Israelite and then ran for his life. Now in advanced years he encounters the living God through the burning bush, and changes his life by tasking him with going back to Egypt to free God's people. How can an aged, failed man achieve this? Only by realising that the perfect sufficiency of...

Raymond shares about how God has a plan for our lives. However, life doesn't always go plan but God is faithful.

In Genesis 1 we discover that our world isn’t here by accident but by the loving design of a good God. Creation shows His good design, His delight in a good world, and His purpose for us to live in relationship with Him as His image-bearers.

In this talk, Raymond explores Jesus’ parable of the wedding banquet. The kingdom of heaven is pictured as a royal wedding feast – joyful, abundant, and open to all. This is the greatest invitation ever given. The only question is: have you responded?

In this talk, Raymond explores Jesus’ parables of the mustard seed and yeast to uncover the surprising way God's Kingdom grows and spreads. Though it starts small and seems insignificant, it grows steadily and spreads quietly - changing lives and transforming the world from the inside out. Don’t underestimate what God is doing behind the scenes. The Kingdom is advancing - invest your life in w...

Raymond begins this series on 'Parables of the Kingdom' by exploring Jesus’ parable of the wheat and weeds from Matthew 13, where He teaches us about Kingdom delay — how God’s Kingdom grows in a world still full of evil. We’ll see why God allows good and evil to grow side by side, what that means for us now, and how evangelism, not withdrawal or compromise, is the Church’s calling while we...

Hazel Uprichard shares how God is a faithful Shepherd who guides us, is good to us and has abundant grace towards us.

Jesus warns us about false prophets - those who look like sheep but are actually ravenous wolves. Like the Trojan Horse, they appear harmless but bring spiritual destruction from within. We can identify them through two tests: the test of character and the test of doctrine . True disciples are not defined by what they say, but by how they live and what they believe. Eternity is at stake. Are you k...

In a world of noise, ambition, and endless striving, Psalm 131 offers a quiet resistance. David models a heart that is calm, humble, and content - not reaching for things beyond him but resting like a weaned child with its mother. True contentment comes not from controlling everything, but from trusting the One who does. In the chaos around us, God invites us to still our souls and hope in Him - n...

In this message on Matthew 7:1–6, Raymond explores how Jesus calls His followers to judge rightly. In a world quick to condemn, Jesus offers a better way: kingdom judgement that starts with humility. We're warned against being harsh and hypocritical, and instead encouraged to first address the "planks" in our own eyes before pointing out the "specks" in others. The sermon c...

In this message, Raymond highlights how our culture often misunderstands God - as distant, stern, or joyless. But Jesus reveals a different picture: a God full of joy, compassion, and celebration when His children return to Him. We follow the younger son's journey: leaving home in search of freedom, only to find emptiness and regret. But the turning point comes when he heads back - broken, reh...

This sermon on Ezekiel 37:1–14 explores God’s power to bring life to what seems hopeless and dead. Using the vision of dry bones, it highlights the spiritual death of God's people, the power of God’s Word, and the life-giving breath of His Spirit. Ezekiel calls us to trust that God can revive individuals, churches, and nations, reminding us that even in our driest valleys, the Spirit can breat...

Every person is building a life, and storms will come. Jesus warns that only those who build their lives on Him - the solid rock - will withstand life’s trials. Appearances don't matter; foundations do. True security is found not in success, religion, or image, but in a real relationship with Jesus. He alone offers a life that lasts.

Raymond shares about how Jesus' return should encourage and excite His people. For the coming Kingdom secures, gathers and redeems His people.

Hazel shares about how ambassadors of God's Kingdom are convinced, converted and compelled to a posting, with news of a peace-treaty, and equipped with God's protection.

Raymond shares how Jesus sends out 72 ordinary disciples with an extraordinary task - to go to the surrounding towns and proclaim the peace of the Kingdom and demonstrate the power of the Kingdom. They weren't to take anything with them and were sent as lamb among wolves. So how did they do? Jesus claims He saw Satan fall like lightning because when His people go where He wants them to go, say...

First words are often important. When a child speaks for the first time we pay attention. More so when Mark records Jesus' first words in his gospel. For Jesus announces that the Kingdom is at hand for the King is here. He then explain the message of the Kingdom, the meaning of the Kingdom and the mission of the Kingdom.

Ruth shares about how the resurrection of Jesus from the grave gives us hope for every day of our lives.

Jesus addresses our common tendency to worry, especially about material needs like food, drink, and clothing. Through the examples of birds and lilies, Jesus shows how God faithfully provides for His creation - reminding us that if He provides for them, He will certainly care for us, His children. The cure for worry is not to fix all our problems, but to “seek first the kingdom of God and His righ...

Hazel Uprichard shares the life of Jesus through the eyes of His mother, Mary. Mary would come to know that Jesus didn't come so she could do something for Him, but so that He could do something for her.

Simon Genoe, from Magheralin Parish, encourages us to assess our values, give generously, and store up treasures in heaven rather than on earth. For Jesus demonstrated ultimate generosity by giving His life, putting humanity first, and calling us to treasure heavenly rewards.

In this passage from the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches how true Kingdom praying and fasting is about hungering for God rather than seeking personal gain or recognition. The call is to deepen intimacy with the Father and trust in His presence, purpose, provision, pardon and protection.

Jesus' calling to give to the needy is not an optional extra but a command and expectation. He also challenges our natural tendency to give as a way stroking our own ego. Instead we are to give to reflect our Father's character, pass on our Father's grace, and see our Father's Kingdom come.

Jesus calls His followers to live radically. This means they must be unlike the Pharisees who are superficial with God's law. Instead they are to allow the law to go deeper and work itself out with radical speech, mercy and love.