Sermons from July 2025
What Does it Mean to be ‘Born Again’? (33 mins)
Will MacPherson helpfully explains the conversation between the Lord Jesus and Nicodemus in John 3. He distinguishes the difference between being born of the flesh and born of the Spirit, and emphasises the need for sinners to have the ‘new birth’. Have you been born again? Listen to this sermon to find out more.
The Names of God #1 (38 mins)
Nitish Patel delivers the first of two sermons on ‘The Names of God’. He reads from Psalm 91:1,2 and teaches on the four titles of God in these verse. In this encouraging sermon, Nitish presents God as One who provides abundantly and is entirely worthy of our trust.
Respectable sins: Gossip (54 mins)
Joel Johnson preaches on a rarely considered but vitally important topic of gossip. Borrowing from various OT passages from the life of David, he defines what is gossip, why do people gossip, the collateral effect of gossip and how it can be prevented. Finally, Joel very helpfully mentions what is not gossip. This is a critical and often over-looked topic but it’s importance cannot be ignored. Our apologies for the recording quality as their was an issue with the recording…
The Power of God unto Salvation (24 mins)
Peter Singleton preaches passionately from Romans ch 1 Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth. Peter also briefly includes his testimony as a former drug user and drug dealer and living for the pleasures of the world until 6 years ago when he got on his knees and prayed to the Lord to save him. A clearly presented gospel well worth…
Respectable sins: Doubt and Unbelief (40 mins)
In this sermon, Joel distinguishes the difference between doubt and unbelief. He refers to the life of Abraham in Genesis and how we can learn valuable lessons regarding doubt and faith. He presents doubt as a temptation that we are all subject to, which can result in strengthened faith, or sin – depending on our response. Listen to this sermon to find out more.
The First Three Sayings of Christ on the Cross (18 mins)
Edward Munro takes up the 1st three sayings of Christ on the cross. A rich Christ exalting exhortation with a practical touch for the Christian navigating the existential struggles of life.
Insights from the Four Gospels (59 mins)
Geoffrey Guile gives a clear general overview of the gospels then looks in particular at how the theme of each gospel is seen how it begins and ends. The four gospels all present the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ, but each does so with a different emphasis or theme. Thus, Matthew presents Him as the King, Mark presents Him as God’s perfect Servant, Luke presents Him as the perfect Man and John presents Him as the Eternal…
Where Will Justice Fall? (25 mins)
In this gospel message, Arran preaches from Peter’s sermon in Acts chapter 10; identifying Christ as the One whom God chose. It is through Him only that we can have peace with God. Arran points to Christ as the One who received the very judgement of God upon Himself so that we can escape the judgement of God that we deserve!
The Temple of God and our Boundaries (41 mins)
Eddie Wong preaches on the assembly as a Temple of God from 1 Corinthians ch 1 to 3. After mentioning the 10 metaphors to the local assembly in the NT, he focuses on the Temple of God analogy. He cautions against going outside the boundaries laid out in the Bible. The Temple of God relates to the Sanctuary, our Sanctification, our Sacrifice, our Service and our Separation.
Laban: When Kindness Masks Control (44 mins)
Joel Johnson takes up a rare character study on the life of Laban from Genesis chs 29 and 30. On the surface, Laban was gratuitous and generous, but turned out to be deceptive and devious. Jacob however did not get even, but honoured the Lord by submitting to Him. Joel also draws from New Testament examples in this very helpful comparative study.