In this message, David celebrates the season of growth the church is experiencing—through the appointment of elders and deacons, and a shift in meeting times—and encourages the congregation to embrace what God is building through the image of a house being established by wisdom and understanding, with every room being filled (Proverbs 24:3-4). Drawing on Acts 2:42, Ephesians 4:16, and Philippians 1, David reveals four essential qualities to strengthen during this growth spurt: maintaining a passionate focus on mission and the lost, building deep community through teaching and fellowship, caring for the vulnerable with generosity and mercy, and stepping into growing leadership roles, remembering that deacons are servants full of the Spirit. As you listen, ask yourself: Am I ready to embrace the growth God is bringing to our church, and will I play my part—whether through serving as a deacon, sharing the gospel with those around me, or building community with others?
Building Expansion
June 28, 2026 • Christopher Alton
In this message, Christopher explores what the Bible teaches about deacons—people called to serve the church in practical and essential ways—beginning with Acts 6, where the first deacons were appointed to care for widows and free the apostles to focus on prayer and preaching. Through passages like 1 Timothy 3:8-13 and Philippians 1, Christopher reveals that deacons are not a hierarchical leadership but valued team members whose integrity, wisdom, self-control, and solid faith enable the church to function well and grow; crucially, they serve for a season and both men and women can be called to this role. As you listen, consider: Do I have a heart to serve Christ's church in practical, behind-the-scenes ways, and am I willing to lay down my life to help our community grow and flourish?
All God's Children
June 28, 2026 • William Lyon
In this message, William explores what it means to be God's children through the beautiful example of the children among us (Psalm 139:13, Genesis 1:27), revealing three simple truths: children depend on their parents for provision (just as we should depend on God), children believe and trust their parents' words (Proverbs 3:5), and children ask and keep asking without fear or hesitation (Matthew 7). Through Jesus' tender protection of children in Mark 10 and Hannah's dedication of her son Samuel, William shows how Jesus values children deeply and calls us to grow in childlike dependence, trust, and boldness in asking our Heavenly Father. As you listen, reflect on: Am I learning from the children around me what it truly means to be a child of God—to depend on Him, believe His promises, and ask Him boldly for what I need?
Encountering Jesus & The Kingdom In The Sermon on the Mount
June 14, 2026 • Tope Akinola • Matthew 5—7
In this message, Tope takes us through the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) to reveal what Jesus really came to teach—not rules and religion, but the kingdom of God and the heart of the Father who gave His word. Through the Beatitudes, the call to be salt and light, and profound teachings on forgiveness, worry, and generosity, Tope shows us that we are kingdom royalty who must learn how to live as the Father intends, with responses (like rejoicing in persecution) that are radically different from the world's way. As you listen, consider: Am I building my life on the solid rock of Jesus' words and actually doing them, and am I willing to let the kingdom reshape how I live at work, in my relationships, and in my daily choices?
Jesus Transforming Culture and Traditions
June 14, 2026 • Bolade Onilari • Mark 7:1–22
In this message, Bolade challenges us to examine the traditions and cultural practices we've inherited, drawing on Jesus' confrontation with the Pharisees in Mark 7:1-22, where he exposes how human traditions can replace God's law and distract us from what truly matters. Through personal stories and examples from church life—cooking for new parents, checking on one another, nurturing marriages and children—Bolade reveals how the best traditions are those rooted in God's word and built on the language of love. As you listen, ask yourself: What traditions am I holding onto that might be contradicting God's law, and am I willing to let the Holy Spirit reshape me so that my life and relationships reflect Jesus' character and reflect his kingdom?
The One With The Storm
June 7, 2026 • Benj Lyon • Mark 4:35–41
In this second instalment of Seaside Stories, Benj explores the moment Jesus calms a fierce storm on the Sea of Galilee (Mark 4:35-41), where experienced fishermen find themselves terrified, convinced they're going to drown—until Jesus speaks and everything becomes still. Through this encounter, Benj reveals two essential questions that sustain us when life's storms shake us: Who is Jesus to me in this moment, and what has he said to me? As you listen, be encouraged that Jesus doesn't promise to remove all trouble from our lives, but he promises to be present with us in it, bringing order to chaos and peace that transcends our circumstances.
An Example To Follow
June 7, 2026 • Phil Chapman • John 13:1–17
In this message, Phil explores the profound moment when Jesus, fully aware of his divine authority and identity, humbles himself to wash his disciples' feet at the Last Supper (John 13:1-17). Through this intimate encounter, Phil reveals that Jesus' action demonstrates two powerful truths: a spiritual washing away of sin through the cross, and a practical example of servant-hearted love that Jesus calls his followers to imitate. As you listen, consider: Do I truly know who I am in Christ, and am I willing to follow Jesus' example of humble service to others, trusting in God's promise to bless those who love and serve one another?
Jesus and the Pharisees
May 31, 2026 • Hilary Dalziel • Luke 11
In this message, Hilary tackles Jesus' confrontation with the Pharisees in Luke 11, where he exposes their hypocrisy—clean on the outside but filthy within, focused on outward rules whilst neglecting the condition of their hearts. With grace and truth, Jesus challenges them directly, not to condemn but to set them free, and warns his disciples (and us) that the same seeds of hypocrisy can creep into our own hearts if we're not careful. As you listen, ask yourself: How does my Monday life compare to my Sunday life, and am I willing to let Jesus expose what's hidden in my heart so that I can experience his forgiveness, grace, and transformation?
The One Who Already Knows
May 31, 2026 • Richard Pemberton • Matthew 17
In this message, Richard unpacks the often-overlooked story in Matthew 17 where Peter encounters Jesus over a simple tax question, and discovers that Jesus is just as glorious in ordinary conversations as he is on the mountain. Through the miracle of the coin in the fish, Richard reveals that Jesus already knows what we're worried about before we ask, sees opportunities where we see problems, and has already provided what we need before we even recognise the need exists. As you listen, be encouraged that the things occupying your thoughts this week have not caught Jesus off guard—he is already at work, already aware, and already providing.
Meeting Jesus at the Table
May 24, 2026 • Patrick Stone • Luke 24
In this message, Patrick explores the story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24) and reveals three profound truths: Jesus meets us in our confusion and opens our understanding through His Word, Jesus reveals himself in the breaking of bread with power and covenant, and Jesus commissions and empowers us to go out as witnesses of the resurrection. As you come to the table today, come with gratitude for Jesus' faithful presence, with faith and expectation in the power of the cross and resurrection, and with commitment to be boldly used by the Holy Spirit to carry the good news into the world.
“Do you love Me?”
May 17, 2026 • David Lyon • John 21
In this message, David explores Jesus' tender yet profound final encounter with Peter by the seashore (John 21), where the risen Jesus asks the disciple three times: "Do you love me?"—offering restoration, forgiveness, and a fresh commission after Peter's devastating denial. Through Peter's journey from fisherman to apostle to shepherd, David reveals what it means to be loved by Jesus despite our failures, and to respond to that love by caring for His people. As you listen, consider: How is Jesus inviting you to draw near to Him today, and who is He calling you to shepherd and care for in His name?
He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
May 10, 2026 • William Lyon • Mark 6
In this message, William explores what it means that Jesus is truly the Lord over all creation—and how that reality transforms our everyday lives. Drawing on the feeding of the 5,000, walking on water, and healings throughout Mark 6, William shows us how Jesus takes ordinary things, people, and situations and uses them for extraordinary, supernatural purposes. As you listen, consider: What part of your life are you holding back from Jesus, and are you willing to bring that ordinary circumstance to him in faith, trusting that he can do far more than you can ask or imagine?
The God Who Weeps and Calls The Dead To Life
May 10, 2026 • Chris Vessey • John 11
In this message, Chris explores one of Scripture's most powerful stories of faith tested and restored—the raising of Lazarus (John 11)—and reveals what Jesus is truly like in the midst of our suffering and grief. Through Martha and Mary's struggle with Jesus' delay, Chris shows us that God's timing is not always God's denial, and that Jesus meets us with both resurrection power and tender compassion, weeping with us even as he calls dead things to life. As you listen, ask yourself: Do I need to see God's power, experience his intimate presence in my pain, or am I being called to help others remove the grave clothes that have been binding them?
Seeing the Great ‘I Am’
May 10, 2026 • Raphael Ajani • John 9
In this message, Raphael unpacks one of Scripture's most transformative encounters—when Jesus healed the man born blind (John 9) and revealed himself as the great "I Am." Through this powerful story, Raphael shows how Jesus meets us at the point of our greatest need and invites us into a personal relationship with him that's far deeper than religion or rules. As you listen, ask yourself: Where do I need to see Jesus as the light in my life right now—in my relationships, my work, my circumstances—and am I willing to empty myself, obey his word, and experience his transforming presence?
The Night They Caught Nothing
May 3, 2026 • Benj Lyon • Luke 5:1
In this message, Benj explores one of Jesus' most transformative encounters on the Sea of Galilee (Luke 5:1-11) and reveals three empty things that Jesus fills: an empty boat given fresh purpose, empty fishermen filled with power, and empty nets overflowing with provision. As you listen, consider which of these resonates with you—perhaps you're wondering how God can use your work and life, or you've been trying hard but need Jesus' power to move forward, or you're waiting for His provision to fill what feels empty. Be encouraged that Jesus loves to fill the empty places in our lives, and when we listen to His voice and obey, we can expect His blessing and provision.
