‘Christmas Explained: Death Destroyed’. In his ongoing series taking a deep dive into the meaning and implications of the Christmas story, Rodger preaches from the book of Hebrews to explain how Christ has overcome death itself.

Bible passage:

• Hebrews 2:14-18

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‘Christmas Explained: Poverty Embraced’. Focussing on 2 Corinthians 8:9, Rodger considers how Christ became poor in order that we might become spiritually rich: through his incarnation, and his suffering and death on the cross.

Bible passage:

• 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Other material:

• Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q27.

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‘I am the True Vine’. In the last part of his series on Jesus’ ‘I am’ statements from John’s Gospel, Rodger looks at the final one: ‘I am the True Vine’. What did Jesus mean when he used the metaphor of the vine, and what implications does that have for us as Christians?

Bible passages:

• Isaiah 5:1-6

• John 15:1-11

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‘God Brings Outsiders In!’. Preaching from 2 Kings Chapter 5, Niall Munro explores the attitudes of three people we encounter during the passage: the slave girl; the Syrian commander Naaman;  and Elisha’s servant, Gehazi. How is our relationship with God affected by how we approach Him?

Bible passage:

• 2 Kings 5 (verses 1-14 read by David Ridland)

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‘A Musician’s Testimony’. This week we welcomed Evan Macdonald from Crow Road Free Church, who preached from Psalm 73 on the doubts its author, Asaph, experienced when he saw the injustice in the world around him. How should we respond when we encounter ungodly people with power, wealth and influence?

Bible passage:

• Psalm 73

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In this message from John 14, Rev Rodger Crooks explores Jesus’ words spoken on the night before His crucifixion: “I am the way and the truth and the life.” To anxious disciples, Jesus reveals Himself as the only path to the Father, the ultimate truth about God, and the source of real, everlasting life. In a world of confusion and competing claims, this reminds us that hope, peace, and salvation are found in Christ alone.

Bible passage: John 14:1-11.

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In this message from John 11, Rev Rodger Crooks explores Jesus’ powerful declaration at the tomb of Lazarus: “I am the resurrection and the life.” Through this encounter, we see that Jesus doesn’t just give life — He is life itself. He enters our sorrow, overcomes death, and calls each of us to trust in Him, the One who brings hope beyond the grave.

Bible passage: John 11.

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In this message from his series on the “I am” sayings of Jesus, Rev Rodger Crooks turns to Christ’s words, “I am the Good Shepherd.” Drawing on Ezekiel 34 and John 10, he shows how Jesus claims to be God Himself—the Shepherd who rescues, knows, and protects His flock. We explore how the Good Shepherd lays down His life willingly, personally, and purposefully for His sheep, offering salvation, security, and unfailing love to all who hear His voice and follow Him.

Bible passages:

• Ezekiel 34:1-15

• John 10:11-21

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‘I am the Gate’. In the third part of his series looking at Jesus’ ‘I am’ statements, Rodger explores the context and meaning behind the first part of Chapter 10 of John’s Gospel.

Bible passages:

• Isaiah 43:1-13

• John 10:1-10

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‘I am the Light of the World’. In the second part of his series looking at Jesus’ ‘I am’ statements, Rodger comes to Chapter 8 of John’s Gospel. What does Jesus mean when he calls himself the ‘Light of the World’?

Bible passages:

• John 8:12

• John 8:48-59

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