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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 to participate in this divine way, recognizing that early Christians were referred to as the "people of the way". By practicing hessed, which finds its fullest expression in Jesus Christ, we align ourselves with the very character of God—to be holy, lovin...

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 that they are sacred people, not because of their achievements, but because of God's action, which has made them a kingdom and priests to serve Him. This chapter acts as a doorway into the divine...

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 in the Book of Ezra, this sermon explores the profound theme of God’s steadfast faithfulness, demonstrating that He sees His people right where they are.
The exile narrative confirms tha...

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 uncomfortably in an inverted position, but are called to stand upright as a noble, holy people.

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 enable them by the Holy Spirit to fulfil their calling. This prophetic ministry requires accepting God’s word, which is incredibly powerful and life-giving (debar meaning God will not only speak but also do). Viewers will gain insi...

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 on humanity since the very beginning, explaining why the world experiences suffering, death, and darkness. He challenges the modern mentality of victimhood, arguing that God calls us to reject the "mentality of b...

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's instruction to Moses, viewers discover that the casting down of the staff—transforming it into a snake and back again—is symbolic of God demonstrating His power to ov...

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 in control. Isaiah saw the Lord seated on His throne, high and exalted, with the train of His robe filling the temple

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 Jesus Christ, the King, revealed in His glorified state. 
Jesus is the ultimate High Priest.

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 Apostle Paul's missionary journeys, God often guides us by stopping or redirecting our plans, revealing His higher wisdom and perfect timing. This message also emphasizes the importance of balancing the Spirit's l...

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 lives, there are also "devil appointments," where the enemy subtly operates, often blinding us to his true intentions and making his actions appear as God's work.

Andrew Scotland further unpacks the enemy's insidious...

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 'civilisation,' suggesting that true progress is impossible without the "mind of Christ". Nadim guides us through the story of Jesus healing a woman crippled for 18 years on the Sabbath, highlighting how Jesus "saw" her when her ow...

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 explores the dramatic encounter with demon-possessed men in the region of the Gaderenes, revealing Jesus's absolute power over evil spirits and affirming that he is the Son of God.

Finally, Ewen di...

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 God's presence is not confined to the extraordinary but profoundly transforms the everyday.

Alan encourages us to embrace God's timing and to stop making excuses about our age, busyness, or perceived limitations.

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 through Jesus. 

This sermon offers a vital insight into who we have come to and where we have come to as believers, shifting our focus from past limitations to our glorious present reality in Christ.

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 loyalty to God and others. You will learn the importance of healing divisions and actively seeking unity, recognising them as vital fruits of loyalty. The sermon highlights the often-underestimated spiritual gift of encouragement, showing how...

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 presented as a living presence and an active force that powerfully overcomes death, fear, and rejection. Discover that God's love is not conditional on our actions; it precedes our performance and was present even be...

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 that for many, the deep-seated belief that they are not loved is a major issue God seeks to resolve. Discover that God's love is "the greatest force in the universe", an "unrelenting" and "po...

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 explains that Saul's disobedience involved neglecting both the logos (written scripture) and the rhema (prophetic instruction), demonstrating a failure to truly listen and endure God's word. Are we prone to "giving God a hand" out of impatience, like A...

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, adopted into a divine family, and to live in the freedom, provision, and protection that flow from true fellowship with the Eternal Father.

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 have in Christ to stand firm against darkness.

This sermon explores the powerful imagery of ropes to highlight the mentalities that bind humanity—be it through cultural conformity, fear, or resistance to God’s will. Using the story of Jeremiah’s imprisonment, Andrew Scotland challenges listeners to reject the tug-of-war between worldly strength and divine purpose, and instead adopt a rescue mentality. A call to live with courage, compassion, and unwavering trust in God's redemptive plan.

In this episode, Ewen Robertson shares insights from his sermon "God's Gentle Whisper which Restores & Reorientates," exploring the story of Elijah after his victory over the prophets of Baal. He reflects on Elijah’s struggle with fear and despair, and how God restored him through rest, prayer, and quiet guidance. The message encourages listeners to seek renewal and direction by tuning in to God’s gentle whisper in times of challenge and transition.

In Wisdom's House, Andrew Scotland unpacks the profound structure of Proverbs 9, contrasting the voices of wisdom and foolishness in a world clouded by moral ambiguity. Through vivid illustration and heartfelt teaching, he explores the seven pillars of wisdom—hard work, hospitality, humility, helping others, harmony, honour, and hope—calling listeners to build their lives on a foundation that endures. This sermon is both deeply practical and spiritually rooted, offering a compelling vision for living wisely in today's world.

In this sermon, Ewen Robertson unpacks the Royal Covenant made with David, exploring its central role in Scripture and its fulfilment in Christ. Through Psalm 89 and 1 Chronicles 17, he highlights God's unchanging character, His presence among His people, and the promise of an eternal kingdom. This message is a call to live with kingdom perspective—witnessing, influencing, and building God's house in our daily lives under the reign of Jesus, the everlasting King.

Andrew Scotland delivers a sobering message on the spirit of Babylon and its modern manifestations—consumerism, disloyalty, and moral confusion. Drawing from Proverbs and Revelation, he contrasts the seductive pull of worldly values with the steadfast call of godly wisdom. This sermon urges listeners to examine their hearts, reject cultural compromise, and embrace spiritual holiness through Christ. A call to unmask the Babylon within and prepare for the revealing of the sons of God.

In Time Is In His Hands, Andrew Scotland explores the tension between living fearlessly and living with too much fear, reminding us that true wisdom lies in living with a reverent fear of God. Drawing from Psalm 39, he challenges listeners to recognise life’s brevity, live purposefully, and anchor their hope in God’s timing—not their own plans. This message offers a stirring reflection on trusting the Rock through life’s storms and choosing to follow God’s will with humility and urgency.

In this compelling sermon, The Vow of Worship, Yasharn Smith explores the parallels between marital vows and our covenant relationship with God. Drawing from the book of Malachi, he addresses six spiritual disputes that reveal how casualness, complacency, and unfaithfulness can erode true worship. With heartfelt conviction, he calls the Church to examine its love, commitment, and priorities, urging believers to return to a place of reverent, wholehearted worship. This message is a timely reminder of God’s unwavering love and our need to respond with a faithful heart.

In this stirring message, Alan Scotland explores the transformative presence of God's power, urging believers to recognise that God is ever-present—even in moments of doubt or difficulty. Through vivid imagery and insights from Zechariah, the sermon highlights how God's presence engages all the senses and how He remembers, blesses, and dwells among His people. Listeners are encouraged to embrace divine intimacy, live in the present, and respond in faith, trust, and worship.

In this heartfelt sermon, Alan Scotland explores the profound concept of God's personal call to each individual. He unpacks the layers of divine calling—from being named, summoned, and commanded—to respond in love and obedience. With powerful reflections on God's enduring patience, love, and presence, this message invites listeners to recognise His voice, embrace their spiritual identity, and quench their inner thirst with the living water of the Holy Spirit. A deeply encouraging word for anyone seeking purpose, hope, and a more intimate walk with God.

In this inspiring sermon, Ewen Robertson explores Jacob’s encounter with God at Bethel, revealing a stairway from heaven rather than to it. Ewen shows how this Old Testament moment speaks of God’s initiative, grace, and presence—even to those on the run like Jacob. Through rich imagery and spiritual insight, listeners are invited to reflect on God's covenant commitment, protection, and purpose in our lives. The message culminates in a call to reorient our lives around Jesus, who is revealed as the true stairway between heaven and earth.

In this sermon, Ewen Robertson explores the significance of God's covenant with Abraham, focusing on the themes of faith, obedience, and identity in Christ. Drawing from Genesis 17, he unpacks the symbolism of circumcision as a call to wholehearted devotion and spiritual renewal. With a powerful comparison to baptism, the message highlights how believers are invited to live fruitful lives as part of God’s royal priesthood, embodying His promises through faith and love.

In this thought-provoking message, Andrew Scotland explores the role of the Holy Spirit through the allegory of the "Queen Bee." Drawing on biblical figures such as Deborah, Rebecca, Jacob and Esau, he highlights the nurturing and life-giving attributes often overlooked in church discourse. With vivid imagery from beekeeping, Andrew examines covenant, spiritual inheritance, and the need to reflect God's image rather than our own ambitions. A compelling call to discern God’s voice, honour spiritual order, and raise heirs who produce spiritual "honey" in a world swayed by unfaithfulness.

In The Lion King, Andrew Scotland explores the powerful imagery of Jesus as the Lion of Judah—roaring with authority, justice, and redemption. Drawing from prophetic scriptures, he unpacks the contrast between the mock coronation of Christ and His true kingship. Through vivid descriptions of suffering, judgement, and ultimate victory, the message challenges listeners to recognise Jesus not only as Saviour, but as reigning King.

In this heartfelt sermon, Alan Scotland unpacks the profound meaning of covenant—not as mere theology, but as an embodied, lived relationship with God. Emphasising intimacy, companionship, and union, he calls believers to move beyond superficial religiosity and embrace the closeness of Christ through the Holy Spirit. With vivid illustrations and pastoral warmth, Alan challenges listeners to actively participate in the covenant God has established, allowing His Spirit to shape their everyday walk with love, wisdom, and fruitfulness.

In this thought-provoking sermon, Alan Scotland explores the profound mystery and empowering presence of the Holy Spirit. Using the biblical metaphor of anointing oil, he unpacks its sacred components—myrrh, cassia, cinnamon, calamus, and olive oil—as a rich illustration of the Spirit’s work in believers' lives. With warmth and insight, Alan highlights how the Holy Spirit comforts, convicts, equips, and empowers, guiding us into truth and transforming our inner world. A deeply encouraging message about recognising the unseen yet tangible reality of God’s Spirit at work in and through us.

In this message, Alan Scotland unpacks the heart of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, revealing the transforming power of the Beatitudes. He emphasises the call to live as salt and light, not through external religion but through inner transformation, kingdom integrity, and Christlike character. This sermon is a powerful reminder that true joy, mercy, and righteousness flow from a heart surrendered to God's reign.

In this deeply moving Palm Sunday message, Alan Scotland explores the majestic yet painful journey of Jesus into Jerusalem. Reflecting on prophecy, human frailty, and divine grace, he highlights the misunderstood Redeemer who willingly walks toward suffering to fulfil God's covenant of love. This sermon captures both the brutality Jesus faced and the hope He brings, calling listeners to recognise God's presence even in life’s darkest moments.

In this sermon, Andrew Scotland explores the profound symbolism of the bow—often translated as "rainbow"—from the story of Noah, revealing its deeper meaning as a covenant weapon laid down by God. He draws parallels between the Old and New Testament covenants, highlighting how God's promises are enduring and instructive, calling believers to "hit the mark" in life. This message challenges listeners to walk in obedience, live with purpose, and reflect God's image in a world often out of alignment with His will.

In this powerful message, Andrew Scotland explores the miraculous birth of Jesus and its profound connection to God's atoning plan for humanity. Through the lens of angelic visitations—from Ishmael to John the Baptist—he traces a biblical pattern leading to the birth of Christ, the promised Son. With thoughtful reflections on Mary’s courageous response, the prophetic significance of Gabriel’s appearances, and the atonement foreshadowed in Old Testament figures, this sermon calls listeners to recognise the Messiah and live out the gospel with faith, obedience, and purpose.