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 being a slave" and embrace our identity as victors found only in Jesus Christ. Viewers will learn that if they seek freedom outside of God's church and the covering of Christ, they fall under the "venom of the enemy.

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 overthrow the dragon's authority. Andrew Scotland challenges listeners to stop running away from the will of God and instead pick up the authority given to them, just as Moses was told to pick up the serpent by its tail.

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 leading with the Word of God and common sense, preventing us from becoming "over inflated" or misguided.

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 tactics, showing how he twists God's word, manipulates for personal gain, and denies the negative consequences of sin by promising false benefits and "special knowledge" that ultimately leads to guilt and shame, not true wisdom.

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 own community remained blind to her suffering, choosing instead to focus on the letter of the law.
This powerful sermon explores how Jesus's act was not merely a healing but a radical act of liberation, not only for the "daughter of Abraham" but for all who carry God's image.

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 discusses the profound moment when Jesus heals a paralytic man, showcasing his divine authority not only to restore physical health but, crucially, to forgive sins. Through these narratives, we are invited to witness Jesus as King over everything – our circumstances, the spiritual realm, and our deepest spiritual needs