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.

In this thoughtful and pastoral talk, Eliot explores Romans 13:11–14, setting it within the wider story of the early church in Rome — a community shaped by division, disruption, and deep disagreement.

As Jewish and Gentile believers struggled to live together following years of exile and return, the church faced questions that feel strikingly familiar today: How do we live faithfully in a divided world? What really matters? And how should Christians be seen by those around them?

Eliot unpacks Paul’s call to “wake up from our slumber”, reminding us that salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. He challenges us to live with urgency and purpose — not fearfully, but intentionally — putting aside deeds of darkness and “clothing ourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ.”

Drawing on the imagery of light, armour, reputation, and reconciliation, the talk connects Romans 13 with Romans 14 and the Beatitudes, showing that Christian maturity is not about winning arguments, but about reflecting Christ through character, humility, and love.

This message encourages us to:

• Live visibly as people of light

• Be mindful of our witness and reputation

• Avoid causing others to stumble

• Choose reconciliation over division

• Act like Christ in everyday life

A timely and grounding reminder that following Jesus means living differently — not withdrawing from the world, but reflecting Christ within it.

In this message from Colossians 1:1–14, Larry explores how a real and secure inheritance in Christ reshapes the way believers live today. Using the idea of inheritance as a hook, he contrasts fleeting earthly wealth with the sure hope laid up in heaven—and shows how that hope fuels faith in Christ, love for others, and perseverance in everyday life.

Larry unpacks Paul’s opening thanksgiving for the Colossian church, highlighting how genuine gospel faith produces visible fruit: love for the saints, endurance through hardship, and joyful gratitude rooted in God’s grace. He reminds us that Christian growth is not driven by self-effort, programmes, or knowledge alone, but by hearts transformed through the gospel.

The talk also walks through Paul’s “forever prayers” for believers—being filled with the knowledge of God’s will, strengthened with God’s power for patience and endurance, and joyfully giving thanks in all circumstances. Together, these prayers offer a timeless vision of a fruitful Christian life grounded in what God has already done through Jesus.

A thoughtful and challenging message that calls us to live now in light of the unshakeable hope we have in Christ.

The parable of the Good Samaritan is one of the most familiar Bible stories — but in this talk, Mike challenges us not to leave it as a children’s story or a moral lesson kept at arm’s length.

Reflecting on Luke 10:25–37, Mike explores Jesus’ encounter with the lawyer who knew the law well but struggled to live it out. Through personal reflection, real-life experiences, and Jesus’ radical redefinition of “neighbour,” we are invited to see that this story is not about knowledge, labels, or boundaries — but about compassion in action.

From busy streets in modern-day London to encounters across cultures and faiths, this talk reminds us that being a neighbour is not about who qualifies, but about who shows mercy. Jesus’ call is simple and costly: go and do likewise — loving others so that they might see a glimpse of Christ in us.

A timely challenge for the year ahead: to let God’s Word move from our heads to our hearts, and into the way we live every day.

In this message, we explore the deep expectations surrounding the Messiah through the words of Isaiah and their fulfilment in Luke 2. Spoken into a time of political unrest, moral decline, and national oppression, Isaiah’s prophecy shaped Israel’s longing for a leader — a warrior king, a religious reformer, and a personal guide who would restore peace and righteousness.

Yet when Jesus came, he did not fulfil those expectations in the way many hoped. Instead of overthrowing empires, he came to rescue hearts. Rather than bringing political peace, he offered a deeper, lasting peace — peace with God.

This talk unpacks the rich titles of Isaiah’s prophecy — Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace — and shows how they find their true meaning in Jesus Christ. From his birth to the cross, and ultimately to the promise of his return, we see that God’s plan was always bigger, deeper, and more eternal than human expectation.

As the world continues to wrestle with chaos and brokenness, this message reminds us of our living hope: Jesus has saved us from our sins, is preparing a future where all things will be made new, and will one day return as the King who reigns forever.

In this Advent message, we reflect on Hosea 11:1 and Matthew 2:13–15, seeing how the Christmas story is rooted deep in God’s long-standing plan of rescue. Long before the manger, God called His people out of Egypt—a place of bondage—revealing His covenant love even in the face of unfaithfulness.

At Christmas, that promise finds its fulfilment in Jesus. As the true Son, Christ is called out of Egypt, living in perfect obedience where Israel failed, and bringing salvation to a broken world. The flight to Egypt reminds us that the coming of Jesus was not only gentle and familiar, but costly, dangerous, and filled with purpose.

This message invites us, during the busyness of Advent, to remember our own story—called out of darkness into light, from independence into dependence, and from fear into hope. Christmas is the announcement that God has come near, that restoration is possible, and that His loving call still stands for all who will return to Him.