SGT - St George's Tron: Recent Episodes
SGT - St George's Tron
Alastair considers the denial of Peter. Looking at Peters's response when all seemed to be falling apart and challenging us to rememeber a God who is ultimately in control. Asking what it looks like to put our full weight of faith on him.
Alastair returns to John's Gospel with John 18 and the arrest of Jesus. Considering the bigger picture which God sees even when we don't. Calling us to trust in his vision, not our own.
Callum explores the Fruit of patience and how through trust and experience with God it can grow in our lives. Encouraging us to step back from the busyness of life and discover the joy that comes from being in his presence.
Lorna Fyfe leads us in Cafe Church exploring Jesus' prayer in John 17. A prayer that reveals the depth of his love and care for us. While also leaving a challenge, how and where are we going to get out there and show that same love and care for others?
Alastair explores the story of the Wild Olive Tree cafe. At the same time asking the question of what do we do for the Stranger? Considering themes of hospitality and welcome. We challenged to respond with grace and mercy because we have been shown such grace and mercy by Jesus.
Alastair continues venturing through the Gospel of John, focusing on the second part of John 15. Considering what it means for us to remain in the love of God and be a beacon of love to the world around us.
We continue our journey of Advent, Alastair looks at what it is to be faithful. Considering how faithful many were throughout the scriptures, key moments that would lead us to the birth of Jesus.
We continue to come toward Chrismas as we journey in advent. Alastar looks at Isaiah and the invitation of God that is spoken to each one of us. The the call to be a covenant people that comes with that invitation.
Alastair kicks off an Advent looking at the Journey, pulling from Exodus 13 and Acts 2. Thinking about our journey to freedom if Jesus and looking at the ways God has brought about freedom in people's lives time and again.
Alastair explores the topic of freedom. Looking at both Exodus 3 where God sends Moses to bring freedom and highlighting the work of IJM. Considering the freedom that can be found in Jesus and the call on each of us to bring freedom into the world around us.
This week in Cafe Church we launch another of the fantastic paintings from Lukes Gospel. Alastair explores the passage it is connected to, seeing two contrasting outsiders a bling begger and Zacchaeus the Tax collector. Encouraging us with the power of their stories and our own.
Alastair takes us through the next part of John's Gospel with the end of chapter 13 into chapter 14. Exploring the "safety briefing" Jesus gives the disciples, warning them of what would come next. Reminding us of the one who we need for our every day, who calls us, warns us, walks with us and loves us.
Callum explores a little of the book of Jonah, addressing some misconceptions about the story and seeing the challenge of forgiveness found within it. Asking who we need to forgive today.
Alastair continues looking at John's Gospel with the next part of chapter 13. Focusing in on Judus and his hard heart. Considering how we need to come back to Jesus time and again to soften and break out hearts.
This week at Cafe Church we are launching another painting from the Luke series, The Parable of the Great Banquet. Alastair explores the passage an looks at what it means to be in fellowship with God and one another.
Alastair continues through John with the end section of chapter 12. Exploring our call to be ones who partner with Jesus and bear witness to him as we go out in the world.
Rev Stuart Irvin, minister at St Cathrine's-Argyle guest speaks at cafe church. Looking at Ephesians 1 Stuart explores what it looks like for us to full trust and rely on God. Seeing pray as a foundation to our everyday lives.
Alastair explores Jesus triumphant entry into Jerusalem on a donkey. Where people were cheering, expecting the coming of their new king. Though they failed to see that King Jesus was establishing a very different kind of kingdom to what they expected. Leading us to a question of what kingdom we put our trust in, this earthly ones which are fading away or the Kingdom of God.
Alastair looks at the first part of John 12, where we find a meal with Mary, Martha, and a resurrected Lazarus. Leaving us to consider who would be at that table and how we live our everyday lives with Jesus.
In this weeks cafe church sermon Alastair explores the last section of John 11. Following on from the resurectrion of Lazerus to the plot to kill Jesus by the Pharasies. Challenging each of us to consider the areas we are happy to let Jesus into and the spaces where we would rather he wasn't there at all.
Lorna continues our journey throught Johns Gospel. Exploring the story of Lazarus, a man brought from death to life. Lorna shares with us a picture of Jesus who is with us in our sorrow, Jesus we can call on in our pain.
As we launch another of painting from the Gospel Sketchbook project Alastair explores its subject the parable of the Prodigal Son from Luke 15:11-35.
Apologies for the drop in audio quality, there were some technical difficulties on the day which have since been rectified.
Callum explores Jesus Parable of the Sower in Luke 8. Considering how the soil is doing in our own lives and ways in which we can be like the farmer, sowing the word of God into other peoples lives.
Lorna Fyfe shared the story of help coming from an unexpected place and invites us to recognise that we, too, are part of the story.
With it being both Pentecost and Street Pastor Sunday Alastair explores what it is to Go. Looking at the early church as the exploded out from Jerusalem.
Alastair continues through the Gospel of John looking at the beginning of chapter 9 where Jesus heals a blind man. Considering the spiritual blindness that often creeps into our lives.
Alastair looks at the next part of John chapter 8. Considering the freedom that Jesus offers. Some may claim to offer freedom in this life but none of those offers can ever come close to the freedom Jesus invites us into.
Alastair continues looking at Johns gospel with then next part of John 8. Here we find Jesus powerful statement "I am the light of the world" and the challenge of what it looks like to shine as a light for Jesus in the world.
Returning to our series in John's Gospel Alastair explores two stories. One of the woman about to be stoned, the other of Peter after the resurrection. Considering in both Jesus, who meets us where we are.
This week in Cafe Church we launch another painting from the Gospel Sketchbook project "Waiting for healing". Alastair explores the passage in Luke 5 and cosiders how we understand healing today.
Being Easter Sunday Alastair looks to the wonder of the resurrection. Celebrating the hope that we find there.
Alastair takes us through the events of Palm Sunday with the lead up to the cross. Considering the triumphant entry of such a humble king.
Alastair takes us through John chapter 7. Where in the midst of noise and festivals we find Jesus. Seeking to build not what the world wanted or expected but rather the Kingdom of God. We are invited to be part of that work, sustained by him.
Alastair continues through John chapter 6. Exploring the meaning of the bread that Jesus offers. Jesus offers life in a way which is incomparable to what the world offers.
Alastair explores the next part of John 6, where the crowd gather round Jesus. They come looking for food for their bellies rather than a relationshop with the living God. We are challenge to reflect on what we come looking for to Jesus.
This week Alastair looks at John 6 with the feeding of the 5000. Considering the crowd that gathered, what did they want or expect from Jesus? Challenging us to make sure our faith isn't just about what we can get from Jesus.
Alastair continues through John's Gospel with the second part of chapter 5. Here he explores the power of testimony in our lives and beyond.
A wonderful couple from within our congregation, Judy and Iska, share their powerful testimony as Wycliffe Bible Translators. Telling of their time in Papua New Guinea, translating the Bible into the local language.
Alastair looks at the second part of John 5. Considering the jewish leaders who have taken issue with Jesus desision to heal on the sabbath.
Alastair unpacks the story of the lame man by the pool of Bethesda. Considering our responce to the transforming words of Jesus in our lives.
Alastair looks at the man took Jesus at his word an departed, asking the question “What about you?”
Alastair looks at Jesus conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well, considering her responce to tell everyone she knows.
Alastair looks at the next part of John’s Gospel. Conisdering John the Baptist pointing to Jesus.
Alastair explores Jesus encounter with encounter with Nicodemus. Looking at the classic verse of John 3:16 in the context of Christmas.
Alastair continues our look through the gospel of John with the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus. The Pharisee who wrestles with Jesus instruction that we must be born again.
In conjuction with the most recent painting launch from the Gospel Sketchbook project Alastair preaches From Luke 3. Looking at the example of John the Baptist and considering the challenges for us from his example.
Continuing in John’s Gospel Alastair starts our journey into Advent with the wedding at Cana and considers the great wedding feast that is to come.
This week sees another painting launch from the Gospel Sketchbook - Lukes Gospel project. Alastair shares with us from the feeding of the 5000, the passage the painting is base on.
Alastair looks at Jesus calling the first disciples and consders what that means for his call to us.
Alastair continues through the Gospel of John, focusing on John the Baptist and the call God places on each of our lives.
Following the launch of the Latest painting from the Gospel Sketchbook, Luke’s Gospel project . Alastair explores the Blessings and Woes that Jesus states in Luke 6.
Alastair continues to explore the first chapter of John’s Gospel considering what it means to see and know Jesus as the true light of our lifes and the world beyond.
Alastair introduces a new series on the Gospel of John and starts In the beginning, with the Word.
Our Artist in Residence, I.D Campbell, shares his experience of engaging with the passage and putting it on canvas. Ian McEwan then speaks to us from the passage, considering honestly what it means to be persistent in prayer.
David McAdam, from Bethany Christian Trust, speaks about the story of Naaman and shares how God’s work often involves the insignificant, humbly serving.
Alastair speaks about the story of Philip and the Ethiopian in Acts 8 and invites us to consider how we can follow God’s calling in our lives.
Alastair speaks about Paul’s final greetings to the Corinthians as he sends young Timothy to carry on his work. We are given the challenge: just because you are young, don’t think God won’t use you.
As we close our celebrations of the European Championships, and commission six new Street Pastors, Alastair speaks about Jesus and the woman of Samaria, and the challenge to love the people of our city.
As the first day of our European Championships cycling events draws to a close, Alastair speaks about Zacchaeus and Bartimaeus and how Jesus saw them through the crowds and helped both of them to really see.
Alastair speaks about 1 Corinthians 16 and the challenge of bringing a diverse church together in community, family and relationship through the power of the Gospel.
Alastair talks about Paul’s message to the Corinthians regarding the resurrection of the dead and the challenge to believe in truth today.
Fiona shares her journey as she walked with God and cancer and the ten things she learned about herself along the way.
The next painting from ID Campbell's Gospel Sketchbook series is launched and Callum talks about Peter's reaction to Jesus' arrest. The full video from WisemanFilms can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/1Q-wXPxnFuA
Alastair talks about Paul's advice to the Corinthians on maintaining a clear focus on the Gospel and the challenge that presents for us to contribute in worship today.
Alastair talks about Paul's advice on prophesying and speaking in tongues and the challenge to build up the church.
As we are led by the Young Adults Group, Adam and Callum speak about 1 Corinthians 13 and the wonder of God's perfect love for us.
Alastair talks about baptism and the day of Pentecost and the unique gifting and calling we have in the Holy Spirit.
The next painting from ID Campbell's Gospel Sketchbook series is launched and Alastair talks about what it means to be generous in our giving.
The full video from Wiseman Films can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/F5UNuTsvP0U
Alastair talks about the appointment of Matthias to replace Judas as an apostle and how we should be listening for our own calling from God.
David talks about the Great Commission and our calling to go and make disciples of all nations.
Alastair talks about Jesus’ third appearance to his disciples after the resurrection and the renewal of Peter’s calling.
David continues our journey through the Easter story by examining the text of Luke 24:13-49.
We celebrate that He has Risen on Easter Sunday. Alastair talks to the new covenant made available to anyone and everyone of any generation and the need for us to believe.
Alastair talks about Paul’s advice to the Corinthians on spiritual gifts and encourages us to offer our gifts for God’s purposes.
Alastair talks about Paul’s advice to the Corinthians regarding the celebration of the Lord’s Supper and what it means to be a people of love.
Alastair talks about Paul’s letter to the Corinthians and his advice on head coverings. What does this mean for us today?
David talks about Paul’s advice to the Corinthians and what it means to do everything to the glory of God.
In our Week of Prayer to celebrate Tearfund’s Jubilee, Alastair talks about two men meeting Jesus near Jericho and how we can make a difference when we pray.
The next painting from ID Campbell’s Gospel Sketchbook series is launched and Alastair talks about what it means to be made in the image of God.
The full video from WisemanFilms can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/ZOxpHeG8rxY
Alastair talks about 1 Corinthians 9 and Paul’s challenge to engage in our communities to win others for the gospel.
Alastair talks about 1 Corinthians 9 and Paul's advice on giving everything to the one who gave everything to us.
Alastair talks about 1 Corinthians 8 and Paul's advice on eating food sacrificed to idols.
Alastair and David talk about the advent story from Genesis to Revelation and how the good news is bigger than a baby in a manger.
Alastair and David talk about the shepherds and the magi and the message of the gospel in the advent story.
The next painting from ID Campbell’s Gospel Sketchbook series is launched and Alastair talks about the coming of the Messiah.
The full video from WisemanFilms can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/Vor-vydFX84
Alastair speaks about Paul's advice on marriage and how we should view our relationship status as an offering to God.
The next painting from ID Campbell's Gospel Sketchbook series is launched and Alastair talks on Luke 8.
Callum talks about Intercession as part of the 24-7 Prayer Course and our role in seeing God’s kingdom come.
The next painting from ID Campbell's Gospel Sketchbook series is launched and Alastair talks about Luke 12.
The full video from WisemanFilms can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/cbUPuPQoqdk