This message walks through Exodus 24 in a really simple way: God calls his people, cleanses them with covenant blood, communes with them at the table, and then sends them out on mission. It’s a down-to-earth reminder that God draws near, makes us clean, shares life with us, and gives us purpose. If you’re curious […]

Remember the Magi who left everything to follow a star? This passage (Matthew 2:1–12) shows Jesus isn’t just a newborn; he’s God worth our humility, time, and money. They dropped their status, travelled far, and worshipped him — and that same call is for you and me. So let’s be honest: what do we treasure […]

Hey—if you’ve ever wondered what Christmas really means beyond carols and tinsel, this episode walks you through the heart-stopping truth: the eternal Son became one of us. We’ll unpack what “incarnation” means, why Jesus had to be fully God and fully human, and how that strange, beautiful act opens the door for us to be […]

This Advent teaching series presents four Christian doctrines that Make Sense of Christmas.  In this first sermon, we examine the opening paragraph of St. John’s Gospel and realise that Christmas doesn’t begin at the Nativity, but rather In the Beginning (John 1:1). The message considers: Who is the Eternal Word? What did the Eternal Word come to do? […]

Johnny Carson preaches from 2 Kings 4 focusing on the Shunammite woman’s hospitality, the prophecy of a son, his sudden death, and Elisha’s miraculous restoration of life. He highlights Elisha as a foreshadow of Jesus and draws three faith postures from the chapter: faithful giving, resilient faith, and private, focused prayer. The message calls listeners […]

This episode reflects on 1 Samuel 31, recounting Saul and his sons’ deaths at Mount Gilboa, the Philistine victory, and the grim aftermath as towns are abandoned and bodies dishonoured. Through this we learn three lessons that carry eternal consequences for every person: the fallout of rebelling against God, the finality of our rebellion, and […]

This episode examines 1 Samuel 28:3–25, recounting King Saul’s visit to the medium at Endor, his encounter with Samuel’s spirit, and the grim consequences of his long resistance to God. The sermon outlines four signs of resisting God—being close to God but not truly with Him, living against God’s word, persistent unbelief when faced with […]

Our reading from 1 Samuel 25 tells how David’s men are insulted by the wealthy Nabal, and Abigail rushes in with food and humility to avert bloodshed.   The sermon draws out why peacemakers are needed, who they are (Abigail and ultimately Jesus), and practical steps to be peacemakers: be brave, humble, and sacrificial.   […]

This sermon walks through Psalm 42–43 to define spiritual depression—when the soul feels distant from God—and explains how it affects our body, mind and spirit. It explores possible causes (isolation, mocking, personal susceptibility), offers six practical responses (recognize the problem, use the Psalms, remember past blessings, approach God boldly, preach truth to yourself, anticipate future […]

How can we gain salvation? What does it take to be right with God and receive life from him?   This sermon highlights four steps we can take on the pathway to salvation:   The Earthquake The Cry The Belief The transformation   MAIN TEXT Acts 16:25-32   SPEAKER David Varney, Pastor at Foundation Church […]