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.

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.

In this special Carol Service message, we look beyond the familiar nativity scene to rediscover the heart of the Christmas story. Drawing from Matthew 1 and the prophecy of Isaiah, this talk explores what it truly means that Jesus is called Emmanuel — God with us.

Set against the historical backdrop of King Ahaz, political uncertainty, and spiritual compromise, the message connects ancient Scripture with the realities we face today: doubt, fear, mixed loyalties, and crisis. Just as God spoke words of hope into a troubled time then, He continues to speak hope now.

We reflect on who Jesus is — not just a baby in a manger, but the Saviour who came to rescue humanity from sin, restore relationship with God, and offer new life. This talk invites listeners to move beyond Christmas tradition and sentiment, and to consider the deeper question: Who is Jesus, and what does His coming mean for my life today?

A message of hope, grace, and invitation — for Christmas and beyond.

In this thought-provoking 38-minute message, we explore a theme that resonates deeply with all of us: the gap — the uncomfortable space between the life we hoped for and the life we’re living. Drawing from the book of Malachi, this talk unpacks how complacency creeps into our faith, our relationships, and our daily choices, and why that gap can quietly expand into apathy, disillusionment, and even hypocrisy if we ignore it.

Through historical context, cultural reflections, and honest spiritual challenge, we look at:

• Why Israel struggled with disillusionment after returning from exile

• How our outward routines can mask an inward drift

• The tension between duty and delight in our relationship with God

• What it means for God to refine us through “the refiner’s fire”

• Why tithing, trust, and worship are ultimately matters of the heart

• The hope of the Messiah — and the invitation to respond in humility today

At its core, this episode reminds us that God meets us in the gap, not after we’ve cleaned ourselves up. His refining work is purposeful, compassionate, and designed to restore true worship and wholehearted living.

A rich, challenging, and encouraging message for anyone wrestling with disappointment, spiritual numbness, or the tension between what we know and how we live.

This Advent message explores the often-skipped genealogies of Scripture and reveals how they point to God’s unbroken plan of salvation. From Adam to Abraham, Judah to David, and finally to Jesus, we trace the promised line of the Messiah through key moments in Genesis—creation, the fall, the first act of redemption, and the covenant promises.

We look at Abraham’s blessing, Isaac’s miraculous birth, Balaam’s prophecy of the coming star, and Jacob’s blessing over Judah—the tribe from which Jesus, the Lion of Judah, would come. The message ends with a reminder that Jesus has come as Saviour and will return as Judge, inviting us to call upon the name of the Lord and embrace the hope of eternal life.

A concise and uplifting Advent reflection on promise, heritage, and the hope found in Christ.

In this message we explore the rich, often-misunderstood opening chapters of Genesis and how they point us toward Jesus. From the meaning of “Genesis” and the purpose of the creation account, to the different uses of the word “day,” this talk helps us approach Scripture with clarity, humility, and faith.

We look at Genesis not as a scientific textbook but as God’s revelation — showing who created the world and why He made it. Along the way we unpack the first promise of the Messiah in Genesis 3:15, the “seed of the woman” who would one day crush the serpent’s head, and how this is fulfilled in Christ.

The message then connects this ancient promise to Paul’s teaching in Galatians: the gospel defended, explained, and applied. We are reminded that Christ is enough, the law cannot save us, and in the fullness of time God sent His Son to redeem us.

This is a grounding, faith-building reminder that:

• God created with purpose.

• We are called to live in His sight and for His pleasure.

• Jesus is the promised wounded victor who saves, redeems, and restores.

Join us as we journey from Genesis to Galatians and into the heart of the gospel, finishing with a time of communion as we remember Christ’s sacrifice and look forward to His return.