‘Haggai: A Word of Promise’. Rounding off his series on the Book of Haggai, Rodger looks into the context of the passage as it looks back in history to King David and forward to Jesus by way of God’s promise to Zerubbabel.

Bible passages:

• Jeremiah 22:24-27

• Haggai 2:20-23

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‘Jesus Seeks the Lost’. This week, Niall Munro preaches from Luke’s Gospel, looking at the story of Zacchaeus, the chief tax collector, as a model for our own approach to Christ.

Bible passage:

• Luke 18:35-19:10 (also referring to Luke 18:9-34)

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As Paul the Apostle reaches the end of his life, he reflects on friendship, faithfulness, and the sustaining presence of God. In this sermon Mr Campbell Brown explores why Christians were never meant to walk alone, how the church is called to carry one another’s burdens, and why, even when others let us down, the Lord never will. A warm and encouraging message about companionship, practical care, and confidence in Christ.

Bible passage:

• 2 Timothy 4

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‘A Word of Motivation’. Looking at Haggai’s fourth sermon through a Gospel lens, Rodger explains how persistence of faith leads us to God’s blessing and life in Christ. 

Bible passage:

• Haggai 2:10-19

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Continuing the series in Haggai, this week we explore Haggai 2:1–9, where God's people face discouragement as the rebuilt temple seems insignificant compared to the glories of the past. Through Haggai, God reassures them that their work matters, his presence remains with them, and his purposes are far greater than they can imagine. A timely encouragement for anyone tempted to lose heart while serving Christ.

Bible passages:

• Revelation 7:9-17
• Haggai 2:1-9

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Continuing the series in Haggai, this week we explore Haggai 1:12–15, where God’s people respond to his call with renewed obedience and discover the encouragement of his presence: “I am with you.” With readings from Psalms 51 and Haggai, Rev Rodger Crooks reflects on how the Holy Spirit stirs hearts, restores joy, and equips God’s people to move forward in faith together.

Bible passages:

• Psalm 51
• Haggai 1:12-15

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Starting a new series in Haggai, in this sermon from Rev Rodger Crooks, we explore Haggai 1:1–11, where God challenges his people for drifting from worship and witness toward comfort and self-focus. What happens when the church loses sight of God’s priorities? And what blessing comes when his people return wholeheartedly to His agenda?

Bible passages:

• Matthew 28:16-20
• Haggai 1:1-11

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‘Resurrection Peace’. We welcomed back Stephen Strong for a second week as our guest preacher. Stephen guided us through Paul’s exposition of how Christ’s death brought us justification, and the chain of events that leads us to peace and reconciliation with God. 

Bible passage:

• Romans 4:23 - 5:11

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‘Who is Jesus?’. This week we were delighted to welcome Stephen Strong as our guest preacher. Stephen looked at the identity of John the Baptist, explaining his relationship to the Old Testament prophets and to Jesus. 

Bible passage:

• John 1:19-34

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‘Habakkuk: Living by Faith’. As we come to the end of Rodger’s series on the Book of Habbakuk, we discover how the prophet puts his faith in God, despite knowing that the Babylonian invasion is imminent.

Bible passage:

• Habakkuk 3:16-19

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