In this sermon from Matthew 1:18–25, Alex explores the birth of Jesus, focusing on both His divine origin and His saving mission. Building on Matthew’s genealogy, the passage reveals not just where Jesus comes from humanly, but who He truly is — fully God and fully man.

The talk unpacks the Jewish context of betrothal, highlighting Joseph’s righteousness, compassion, and inner struggle when faced with Mary’s pregnancy. Through divine revelation in a dream, Joseph receives clarity and chooses obedience, showing how God often brings insight amid confusion and distress.

Central to the message is the meaning of Jesus’ names: Jesus — “the Lord saves” — and Emmanuel — “God with us.” Alex explains how these names reveal the heart of the gospel: Jesus came to save His people from their sins, not merely politically or temporarily, but fully and eternally. Drawing on Old Testament prophecy from Isaiah, the sermon shows how God’s promises find their ultimate fulfilment in Christ.

The talk concludes with encouragement and assurance: God is with His people, God is for His people, and God completes the work He begins. Jesus is presented as the promised Messiah, the Saviour of sinners, and the one who brings peace with God through His life, death, and resurrection.

As we begin a new series in the Gospel of Matthew, Alex opens with what can feel like an unexpected starting point: a genealogy. From Matthew 1:1–17, we discover why these names matter and how they proclaim God’s good news. This passage introduces Jesus as the promised Messiah — the Son of David and the Son of Abraham — showing the fulfilment of God’s long-standing promises and the continuity between the Old and New Testaments.

Alex explores what a Gospel really is, why Matthew wrote to a Jewish audience, and how the structure of this book helps us understand the life, mission, and kingdom of Jesus. Along the way, we see a powerful truth woven through the genealogy: God uses ordinary, imperfect, and sometimes forgotten people to accomplish His purposes.

This opening message calls us to more than knowledge — it invites us to live differently. As citizens of God’s kingdom, we are called to a transformed lifestyle, missional living, growing together as a community, and living in hope of Christ’s return. Jesus is still calling people into His family — and the story continues with us.

In this standalone message from Zechariah 3, Alex explores the powerful vision of Joshua the high priest — standing before God in filthy garments, accused by Satan, yet graciously cleansed and restored by the Lord.

Set against the backdrop of Israel’s return from exile, the passage speaks both warning and hope: God calls His people to learn from the past, return to Him, and trust that He is still at work, even in seasons of discouragement and rebuilding.

At the heart of the vision is a greater promise. Joshua’s cleansing points beyond himself to the coming High Priest — Jesus, the Branch — who would remove sin in one day and clothe His people with righteousness once and for all.

This sermon reminds us that we are all brands plucked from the fire, called not to self-reliance but to humble dependence on God’s Spirit, and invited to live as a holy, serving people who point others to Christ.

A message of grace, assurance, and hope for anyone who feels unworthy, weary, or in need of renewal.