City on a Hill Edinburgh: Recent Episodes
Peter Anderson
In this message, Pastor Adedoyin encourages us to be childlike in the way we trust God, to turn away from self-reliance, and refuse to find false security in what the world offers. Instead, we look to Jesus, depending wholeheartedly on Him and truly embracing our identity as children of God.
‘This is my Son … with whom I am well pleased’. Do we believe that, like Jesus, we, too, please God? Pastor Pete’s message unpacks the truth that those who are in Christ, now have the Father’s complete acceptance. Jesus’ sacrifice on the Cross has removed the wrath and punishment we deserve, and there is no condemnation for those who are in Him.
Adoption for many families is usually a ‘Plan B’, the result of an inability to have children. In today’s message, Pastor Pete unpacks why our adoption as sons and daughters of God has always been His Plan A. Before the foundation of the world, God anticipated our fall and our need to be saved, and He predestined us to be adopted into His family.
In this series, Sons and Daughters, Pastor Dan examines our relationship with God as our loving Father, and what it means to live as His children. As we explore this truth, we will see how our identity as God’s sons and daughters informs our daily life and purpose.
In the busyness of life, Jesus always sought solitude with the Father for divine perspective and direction. In this message, Pastor Pete invites to do likewise. God not only desires intimacy with us, but we also need to recognize that, as followers of Christ, our strength lies in time spent alone with Him.
How often have we allowed the noises of this world to drown out the voice of God? In this message, Pastor Pete teaches us the value of being still. In the silence, God speaks. In the silence, we can hear His voice. In the silence, we get His perspective, and understand that He is Lord of all.
Pastor Pete unpacks the theme of Sabbath - not simply as a day of rest as established in the Old Testament law, but also as the ultimate rest from life’s burdens when we enter into a relationship with God, through Jesus. We no longer have to obey it legalistically, but at the same time, through Jesus, it is a principle that we can certainly benefit from when we apply it in our lives.
Normal life in our culture is busy. But is the busyness of life disrupting our relationship with God? Do we try to live the life of Jesus but with the lifestyle of our culture? And what does it mean to take on Jesus' yoke and how do we do that?
The Ninevites were known for their ungodliness and extreme wickedness. Yet, God called Nineveh a ‘great city’, whose people were important and significant to Him. Do we carry God’s heart for our cities and for the people around us, even though they do not acknowledge Him?
Pastor Pete’s message is a direct challenge to us all. Are we, like Jonah, upset about the small things but neglect the big issues? Are we navel-gazing, instead of sharing God’s concerns for the people of our city, for this generation and for the broader concerns of humanity?
Have you ever been angry with God? In this message, Pastor Pete digs deep into the various reasons why we get angry with God. He unpacks not only our distorted views of God and His character, but also challenges us to recognize the idols of our lives, when, like Jonah, we feel that God has not been fair and just in His actions.
God displays His wonderful mercy to us by being slow to anger, by abounding in steadfast love and in relenting from sending disasters. As followers of Christ, let us allow His mercy to greatly impact our lives, encouraging us to be patient and kind to each other, to value others and to pray for the ability to love, just as He loves.
When Jonah shared his message to the Ninevites, the entire city, including the King repented and turned to God. In this message, Pastor Pete unpacks what true repentance consists of – a work of God in men’s heart, which enables them to turn from sin and to Him instead, to stop pursuing sin and to pursue Him instead.
Pastor Jessica unpacks God’s pursuit of man, His desire for us to have a new beginning and for our will to be in line with His. Our repentance and decision to obey Him should trigger a change in behaviour, leading to salvation and to sanctification.
In this message, Pastor Pete reminds us that God’s plans do not change. He gives second chances so that people and nations can be saved. However, the sobering truth is that the day of the Lord will come, and second chances will become last chances. This thought should inspire us, Christians, to be more mission minded.
Where do you turn to when you are in a tight spot? How do you relate to God in these moments? When the prophet, Jonah, hit rock bottom and had very little power to change his situation, he cried out to God. What looked like the end for him became, in fact, a moment of salvation and restoration.
The book of Jonah is not simply about God’s heart for Jonah and Nineveh. He was also concerned for the sailors. He used Jonah (despite his disobedience) to bring the message of salvation, so that they too would have the opportunity to respond. Are we willing to be present in people’s storms and point to Jesus?
Pastor Pete’s message is a reminder that God, in His sovereignty, allows storms to happen in life. Those who don’t know Him have the opportunity to cry out to Him when the storms reveal their brokenness, and those of us, who like Jonah, are asleep need to be awake to the reality that the world is in need of the Saviour.
Pastor Pete’s message unpacks Jonah’s rejection of Nineveh, his choice of Tarshish and the seemingly “providential” opportunities at Joppa. It is a soul-searching message that encourages us to consider our motives, and not to justify wrong choices and disobedience with supposed “signs” from God.
Like Jonah, we are all inclined to mistrust God, disobey Him and run from Him. But God’s Word to us, as it was to Jonah, is always a word of love, wanting our heart not just our deeds, and urging us to surrender fully to Him in order to lead holy lives.
At City on a Hill, we want to build and sustain a balanced, healthy leadership culture. Pastor Pete unpacks the reasons why, to do so, we need to follow the example of Jesus, Himself. He is the Lion and the Lamb, perfectly balancing strength with humility, courage with gentleness. Such an approach is designed to shield us from the dangers of unhealthy extremes and imbalanced leadership.
We want to become a church that values community. In this message, Pastor Jessica highlights our need for fellowship, unity and network. It will touch on some of the challenges we face and how we can make adjustments to become a church that loves God, loves people and makes disciples.
Pastor Pete unpacks why we believe The Church is God’s plan and vehicle by which His Kingdom advances on earth. At City on a Hill, we are committed to The Church’s success, locally and globally.
Pastor Pete unpacks the reasons why City on a Hill is a Word and Spirit church. We believe that the Bible is the Word of God and our final authority, but we also believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit and earnestly seek His gifts and empowering presence. We believe that there is no division between the Word and the Spirit, but that they always work together, as is evidenced in Scripture.
Pastor Pete unpacks the first of our core values. As a church, we follow Jesus’ example by choosing to live with a humble attitude. We gladly serve Him and people with humility, relying on Him for everything and aiming to bring glory to Him in all we do.
The purpose of City on a Hill is based on the Great Commission and the Great Commandment. In this message, Pastor Sarah explores why it is our purpose and how God’s love for us provides the very foundation of our love for Him and for others.
In the last message of our ‘Generous’ series, Pastor Pete explores how God’s provision for us is an expression of His love and generosity. He also uses us to provide for others, and when we do, it is His love and generosity that we are communicating. The impact of our giving cannot be underestimated, as it brings Him glory and thanksgiving.
This message seeks to inspire us to generosity, to embody a value that is so close to God’s heart. We give, not to get, but to be a blessing to others. This, in turn, opens the way for blessings because God loves to prosper generous people.
The Bible gives us clear instructions on how we should handle money, whether corporately or individually. In this message, Pastor Pete shares on the importance of financial integrity.
Pastor Paul launches our new series, entitled ‘Generous’. He unpacks the example of the Macedonian churches of 2 Corinthians and how they excelled in the grace of giving. We, too, as followers of Jesus, have been called to be generous to God and to His people.
In this message, Pastor Pete shares our vision for 2024. He outlines the major areas of church life and ministries where we believe God is calling us to deepen our stakes, so that our communities that were relaunched last year would be established and strengthened.
Arguments and conflict are an inevitable part of any relationship. Why do arguments happen, how do we resolve them, and do we always have to forgive? Pastor Sammy explores these important themes in this week’s message.
The Bible says, “It is not good that man should be alone.” In this message, Pastor Pete highlights our human need for contact and intimacy, which can only be achieved by being vulnerable, transparent and honest with each other. This is a message for couples as much as for singles.
Using the example of David and Jonathan, Pastor Pete shares a Biblical definition of true friendship. Friendship is costly, it makes space for trust and vulnerability, it always encourages and speaks truth. A friend is not the person who meets my needs, a friend is the person whose needs I meet.
What is love? In today’s message, Pastor Pete dismisses the secular view that love is what man makes of it. Instead, he delves into the profound truth that God is love. He who defines everything, also defines love because He is love.
Pastors Tim and Alli Brown share what life in the Holy Spirit is all about. To those who welcome Him, the Holy Spirit changes lives, releasing power, and bringing to pass what God has promised to do for them and through them. We are encouraged to be continually filled with the Holy Spirit.
Can we trust God for the impossible in our lives? Yes, the Bible says we can. In this message, Pastor Pete looks at three other gifts of the Holy Spirit – faith, healing and miracles. The God who created the universe is able and still willing to heal and accomplish miracles today.
The Bible is very clear that our God is a relational God who speaks and who delights in revealing Himself and His plans. The gifts of prophecy, tongues and interpretation of tongues are ways in which God continues to communicate with us today. In this message, Pastor Pete unpacks what those gifts are and how to operate in them.
In 1 Corinthians 12, the Apostle Paul introduces us to the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The focus of Pastor Pete’s message today is on three of these gifts – wisdom, knowledge and discernment of spirits – and how to operate in them.
Pastor Jessica unpacks what it means to be led by the Holy Spirit and what a Holy Spirit guided life can look like.
Pastor Paul unpacks what it means to be baptised with the Holy Spirit. When we are ‘immersed’ with the Holy Spirit, we experience the reality of who God is! We are also 'awakened' to His power, to the miraculous and to purity, and to be His witnesses.
Pastor Pete’s message today takes us on a journey, looking at the work of the Holy Spirit from the beginning of time. We see God’s plan for the world unfolds as we consider the Holy Spirit’s work from creation, through incarnation, through the death and resurrection of Jesus, and finally through our salvation and our sanctification.
In the first message of our new series, Pastor Pete answers this important theological question – Who is the Holy Spirit? Dispelling many misconceptions, Pastor Pete affirms the personality and the divinity of the Holy Spirit. He is a Person, and He is also God Himself.
Pastor Pete brings this series on 1 Peter to an end with an excellent rule for life. Those who have submitted to Jesus and chosen to live their lives according to His will are likely to experience suffering and persecution, even when they are doing good. But our calling is always to follow Jesus’ example, even if it brings suffering. We do the right thing, just as He did. We trust Him to vindicate us and to bring justice.
What does a healthy church look like? In today’s message, Pastor Sammy unpacks the Apostle John’s recommendation that humility is a key ingredient in maintaining a healthy church – humble leaders and church members who are rooted in the Gospel of Grace.
The term ‘Christian’ can mean different things in different generations and in different cultures. In today’s message, Pastor Pete offers a Biblical perspective of what it means to be a Christian.
A year and a half ago, Go Global came into being. Today, we celebrate this family of churches, geographically diverse, and yet united in a shared love for Jesus and committed to making disciples. Pastor Pete explains who we are, our calling, our vision, and our purpose.
Very few of us like to stand out and be considered strange. But as followers of Jesus, the Bible says that we are no longer to give ourselves to worldly desires and the passions of our fallen nature; instead, we are to go with a different flow, the flow of the Holy Spirit. Our lives and our actions are now intended to glorify God.
Living life as a follower of Jesus is a privilege but it can also be difficult. We can face challenges as Jesus calls us to love others as He has loved us, and we can face persecution for being Christians. However, in the midst of it all, there is great blessing to be found and much hope to share.
The world’s definition of marriage is a distortion of what God intended it to be. Pastor Pete’s message helps us understand and see how marriages can thrive within the Biblical concepts of submission and honour.
As Christians, we are exiles living in a country that is not our own and our values are different from those of this world. Pastor Adedoyin unpacks what it means to live radical lives that do not conform to the ways of this world, but instead, are more in keeping with our new status as citizens of God’s Kingdom.
Everything we do comes out of who we are. Pastor Pete’s message reminds us of our new identity, a born-again people who have their Father’s nature. Therefore, what we do, now comes out of a heart of love and bears witness to who He is.
This week, Pastor Pete’s message encourages us to set our hope on the grace of Jesus and in the same vein, to be holy. This desire for holiness is intended to be borne, not out of legalism, but instead, out of gratitude for everything He has done for us.
Easter is the basis for us, as Christians, to have optimism in life. Pastor Pete’s Easter message explains that we can have hope, a living hope, that is based not on this life, but on what Jesus did at the Cross and on His resurrection.
Today’s message starts our new series on the book of 1 Peter. The Apostle Peter was writing to believers in the Roman empire just as persecution was being unleashed on them; he was preparing them to have the kind of faith that would enable them to stand. Pastor Pete’s message therefore looks at the nature of true faith that can overcome the storms of life.
Psalm 149 looks at the power of praising together. We look at the how and the why of praising the Lord together.
Pastor Paul encourages us to see that all of creation has been made by God and made for His praise. We find our purpose and meaning when we praise Him.
Pastor Pete ends this series with a call to praise God even in the midst of tough times. There is always hope for broken people and broken lives because our God is a God of restoration.
In this message, Pastor Pete reflects on King David’s passion for the House of the Lord. We see the huge priority that God Himself places on His House, the Church. This is an encouragement for us, as Christians, to prioritize and not neglect His House. When the Church prospers, so does the nation.
Pastor Pete’s first message in this series is to remind us of the reasons why, as Christians, we serve in the House of God. We do so because we want to praise and glorify Him.
Pastor Pete concludes our ‘By faith’ series with a call to be faith-filled people. He reminded us of Biblical heroes who though flawed, were also known for their unconditional faith in God. They saw suffering but their faith was never in an outcome that would bring them out of suffering, but always in a God who had a bigger purpose for their lives.
The Bible says that faith without action is useless. This passage shows us what the practice of faith can involve. Practising our faith can see the impossible as possible; it may even appear absurd at times, but it also highlights amazing grace.
Today, Pastor Pete brings us an inspiring message on the incredible faith of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. They all faced challenging situations, but they were unwavering in their belief of God’s faithfulness and promises in their lifetime as well as beyond.
In Part 3 of this series, Pastor Pete encourages us to be courageous visionaries who live life with a big vision, with an understanding that although we are temporary residents on this earth, we are however looking forward to a better country – a heavenly one.
In Part 2 of this series, Pastor Paul looks at the example of Abraham and Sarah to show us what it means to say ‘yes’ to God. We focus on the ultimate goal and expect divine intervention.
We are starting the year with a new series on faith. In Part 1, Pastor Pete unpacks what is and what isn’t faith. He encourages us to take bold steps of faith this year, believing who God is and what He has promised in His Word.
Today, Pastor Pete unpacks the very first prophecy made regarding Jesus. His coming and the promise of restoration for mankind were announced soon after the Fall in the Garden of Eden. Jesus was not an afterthought in God’s salvation plan. He is the central figure in the unfolding drama of redemption; He is the central figure for the entire history of mankind.
This message is an exposition of Micah’s prophecy regarding the coming of Jesus. The eternal God Himself was coming into the world. His birth 2000 years marked the outworking of His everlasting plan to create a people united to Him by an everlasting covenant.
Today, Pastor Pete brings a message of hope. Jesus’ birth bridged the gap between the invisible realm and the visible realm. It was God Himself who came from heaven to earth. He who made man became man in order to save the human race.
The first of our Christmas messages this year centres on the Biblical characters of Anna and Simeon. Here are two of the most devout followers of God who were unwavering in what He had called them to do. Through their examples, Pastor Pete encourages us to find and to fulfill the purpose He has for our lives in our generation.
If God is bigger than us and He lives in us, He would show through us. Pastor Pete ends this series by encouraging us to pray, to care and to share, so that God can be revealed to the world through us.
The Bible says that the “gospel … is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes”. As Christians, the greatest seed we can ever sow in someone’s life is therefore the seed of the gospel. All we need to do is sow the seed and God will do the rest.
Everybody has a story to tell! In this message, Executive Pastor Dan unpacks the life-changing encounter a demon-possessed man has with Jesus, and how Jesus sends him to share his testimony with the surrounding area. We are each called to be witnesses of what God has done in our lives, even those who may feel that they don’t have a story to tell.
In Part 2 of our ‘Sharing Jesus’ series, Pastor Pete encourages us to live with an agenda and to share our faith by looking for opportunities, creating opportunities and making the most of opportunities.
Today, we start a new series entitled ‘Sharing Jesus’. Pastor Paul looks at the practical topic of ‘Build a bridge’ and unpacks ways on how to connect with those who are not followers of Jesus.
We all long to be truly loved. In today’s message, Pastor Pete unpacks the depth of God’s eternal love for us. Ultimately, it’s the only kind that can truly satisfy.
His enemies sneered and called Him a “friend of sinners”. Though an indictment on their part, it is nonetheless a comfort for all those who know themselves to be sinners. Pastor Pete’s message today unpacks what it means to have Jesus as our friend.
The Bible is clear that as believers, we have an advocate. Jesus was our advocate on the Cross, crucified on our behalf so we do not receive the punishment we deserve. He is also currently our advocate in heaven, representing us before the Father. Knowing this allows us to have deep security in our faith and for our journey on earth.
The Bible declares that Jesus is our Saviour, whose death has justified and made us righteous once and for all. In this message, Pastor Pete unpacks why, though justified, we still need Jesus as our High Priest to continually intercede on our behalf in heaven.
How are you doing physically and emotionally? Come and discover the heart of Jesus for you. His heart bursts for you with a love that has already paid the ultimate price. Those who come to Him can be assured that He will never turn them away, but will closely stay with them on this journey of life and faith.
Pastor Pete’s message today unpacks what Jesus Himself said about His heart and His character. We serve a God who though perfectly strong and powerful, is also perfectly gentle and lowly.
Augustine famously said, “We are made for You, O God, and our hearts are restless until they have found their rest in You.” Are you feeling restless and weary? In Part 1 of this new series, Pastor Pete encourages us to accept Jesus’ invitation to find rest in Him alone.
The comedian, Mark Ritchie, brings a powerful word, encouraging us to quieten our soul and find rest in God. We may feel overwhelmed by our struggles, but God is always on our side. He is our salvation, and He can also be trusted to help us reach out to a lost generation.
We end our Church history series with an interview with Jackie Pullinger, missionary to Hong Kong since 1966. We hear the story of an amazing woman of God and her obedience to God’s command to ‘Go and make disciples’. Her work has seen miraculous healings, dramatic conversions and extraordinary transformations in the lives of some of the world’s most desperate people.
Today, Pastor Pete’s message tells the remarkable story of Watchman Nee – his conversion, his commission by God and his vision for the Church in China which prepared them for phenomenal growth despite the intense persecution they suffered at the hands of the Communist government from the 1950s onwards.
Pastor Pete’s message today charts the rise of Pentecostalism with William Seymour and the Azusa Street church he led in Los Angeles at the beginning of the 20th century. With its emphasis on the baptism of the Holy Spirit, a hunger for God, and the need for humility and a soft heart, it sparked a revival that lasted almost a decade and that continues to have a profound impact on churches across the world today.
As followers of Jesus, what kind of legacy are we leaving? Pastor Pete’s message today focuses on Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf, 18th century founder of the Moravian Church, which became known for its passion for prayer and for mission. It left a rich legacy of churches and communities throughout the world, having also caused ripple effects in the lives of many subsequent social reformers whose deeds changed the society they lived in.
Today, Paul James-Griffiths shares the story of the Scottish Covenanters who in the 17th century, challenged the Church and their nation to return to Christ and the Bible. Their boldness and their commitment, despite persecution, continue to encourage and inspire us to stand firm in the storms of life.
Today, Pastor Pete’s message tells the story of Patrick, apostle to Ireland. This is the amazing story of Patrick’s conversion after being kidnapped and sold as a slave, his obedient response to God’s call to return to the land of his captivity to be a missionary, and the miraculous signs and wonders that God did through him.
A people without the knowledge of their past, origin and culture are like a tree without roots. This new series is a 7-week study of the history of Christianity. Today, Pastor Pete will take us to the very beginning of the Christian Church, as documented in the book of Acts.
The Bible is clear that the gospel is the power of God, bringing salvation to those who believe. Only the good news of Jesus can save and rescue from death and hell. Today’s message encourages us to obey God and to share this good news.
Little things can make big differences. In Jesus’ day, the Jews expected the Messiah and His Kingdom to come in a big way. Jesus, however, taught that His Kingdom comes in a small way but grows so big that it inevitably has an impact on everything around it.
Today, Pastor Pete unpacks the parable of the weeds. The world is not divided between good people and bad people, but between those who have a relationship with Jesus and those who don’t. Between now and the end of the age, those who know Jesus are on a mission to reach out to those who don’t, in order to increase His Kingdom.
Pastor Pete’s inspiring message is a reminder that our future does not need to look like our past. Jabez was born in pain but ended up with a great future. City on a Hill too was born in pain, but we too trust in a God who is big, faithful, and more than able to enlarge our territory.
The condition of our hearts can help or hinder God’s plans. In this new series, Pastor Pete unpacks the parable of the Sower and the importance of having receptive hearts to allow God’s Word to grow in our lives.
In Part 3 of this series, Pastor Pete identifies the voices of opposition that often come our way when we obey God’s call to the vision He planted in us. Pastor Pete also encourages us to stand firm like Nehemiah did, and not let those voices stop us from doing God’s work, for He is with us.
Ever felt daunted by a seemingly impossible task? In Part 2 of this series, Pastor Paul looks at Nehemiah and the people who worked together to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. Each of us has a part to play and when we serve together, we too can fulfill God’s purposes for us and for our communities.
Will you risk your life, your reputation, and your comfort for God’s purpose? In Part 1 of this new series, Pastor Pete looks at the life of Nehemiah who understood the needs of his fellow Jews and willingly left the security of his job to step out on a God-given passion.
This Easter, we remember Mary Magdalene’s devotion to Jesus. She was the last at the Cross, and the first at the tomb – and as a result, the first to witness the resurrected Christ, the first to see and to hear Him, and the one chosen to announce the good news to His apostles.
Sin is mankind substituting himself for God. Salvation is God substituting Himself for us. Like Barabbas, we too deserve the death sentence, without any hope of self-salvation. And like Barabbas, we too can be set free because Jesus has taken our place on the Cross.
Despite the Jewish leaders’ claim to the contrary, Pilate found no guilt in Jesus. Yet, he still allowed Him to be crucified to appease them. Pilate’s dilemma is every man’s dilemma after an encounter with Jesus - would we follow the crowd, or would we choose to submit and declare Him Lord?
In this message, Pastor Pete compares and contrasts two of Jesus’ disciples – Peter and Judas. They were both followers of Jesus, but Judas’ life ended in despair, while Peter became one of the founding fathers of the Christian Church. What can we learn from them, so our life does not end like Judas’?
As followers of Christ, the only things we can give Him that He doesn’t already have are our free will, love and adoration. In Part 1 of this ‘Encounters with Jesus’ series, Pastor Pete gives us an insightful reminder of what true, extravagant worship really means.
Are you tired of facing constant battles, both outwith and within? Pastor Jude’s word taken from the book of Zechariah encourages us to keep building with hope, and not become weary. Let us look to the character of Jesus and trust in Him who restores us and keeps His covenant with us. He will return in glory, and His reign will extend over all the earth.
Pastor Pete’s message is a reminder that Jesus is the One building His Church. He doesn’t do so by using our strength, talent, or ability. He does so by pouring His Spirit and anointing us so we can build with His power.
Today, Pastor Pete reminds us that Satan spends day and night accusing us in order to distract and discourage us. However, we have a powerful advocate in Jesus. His sacrifice at the Cross has removed the judgement and paid for the punishment that should have been meted out to us. Instead, we are now free from condemnation and free to pursue God’s plans.
Pastor Paul brings us a message of hope – that our God is greater than the struggles of life. Our hope, as followers of Christ, is not naïve optimism or wishful thinking. Our hope is a confident expectation based entirely on who God is and what He says.
How we use our resources reflects our values and our priorities. Centuries ago, the prophet, Haggai, called his fellow Jews not to prioritise their own comfort over the rebuilding of God’s temple. Similarly, Pastor Pete’s message today is an encouragement to us to reorder our priorities in accordance with God’s plans and will.
Loss and devastation do not have to lead to despair and hopelessness. As a church, we have experienced a season of loss and major disruption, but Pastor Pete’s message is one of hope. Like trees that have been cut down, we will sprout again, for our God is a God who specialises in resurrections.
When it comes to prayer, we can often make it complicated. Pastor Sammy’s encouragement to us is to “keep it simple, keep it real, keep it up”.
As Christians, we all know the importance of corporate prayer. But, how do we make sure that when we are gathered together, we pray effectively? Pastor Pete gives us 4 keys that can help fuel a corporate prayer life that is vibrant and powerful.
One of the advantages of drawing near to God and having a relationship with Him is that He speaks to us personally. The challenge for many of us, however, is hearing what He is saying. In his message, Pastor Isaiah identifies three practical steps in which we can learn to listen and hear His voice.
Today, we start a four-part series on prayer. In this message, Pastor Pete reminds us that Jesus’ death on the Cross has opened a new way for us to approach God. We can now pray with boldness, with humility and with gratitude.
Do you live life looking at the rear-view mirror rather than at the windscreen? In today’s message, Pastor Pete encourages us to forget what is behind us, and instead, to take hold of the vision that God has for each one of us.
Today, Pastor Jude encourages us to serve God without fear. After all, He is Emmanuel, whose Presence is always with us. He is our Redeemer who sets us free. He is our God whose deep mercy and tenderness prompted Him to send His Son to die for us.
In this message, Pastor Pete juxtaposes the story of Joseph, who saved multitudes in the Egyptian famine, and that of Jesus, who willingly laid down his life so that millions of lives could be saved.
What if many of the events in life were not random? What if there was an unseen cosmic battle going on? What if there was something deeply wrong and broken in this world? And what if, as Pastor Pete points out, Christmas was actually God’s answer to our problems?
Pastor Paul concludes our ‘Soul restoration’ series. He looks at what it means to be a guest at God’s table and to be hosted by God Himself. God provides ‘soul food’ that revives and that satisfies.
Where do you find comfort in your dark valleys? In today’s message, Pastor Pete reminds us of God’s promise that He walks with us through our valleys and that we are secure under His protection.
Our guest speaker, Andrea Wigglesworth, encourages us to have an audacious and defiant faith. What kind of valleys are we going through right now? God is calling us to reposition our heart, so that we are trusting in Him rather than leaning on our own understanding.
As our Shepherd, God leads us along the right paths, so we are living in His will. He also leads us along paths of righteousness to sanctify us and teach us how to live a holy life. God does this for the reputation of His name.
Pastor Yinka brings a powerful word that encourages us to have ‘unreasonable confidence’ in the Lord. Our calling to speak into and to be a light to the nation requires us to be a courageous people; and courage is not just a feeling, it is a choice and a decision to trust in Him and to live out the truth of our convictions.
There is a world of difference between helping someone whose body has been broken and someone whose spirit has been broken. In today’s message, Pastor Pete explores three essential ways in which God restores our soul.
God is in the soul restoration business; He brings wholeness from brokenness, strength from weakness, and life from death. In the first message of this series, Pastor Dan looks at how God, as our Shepherd, protects and guides us, so that indeed we do not lack anything.
What is a disciple, and how do we make disciples? Pastor Pete answers these two questions by unpacking Jesus’ call to follow Him in order to become fishers of men.
Pastor Pete explores the three hallmarks that made up the first ‘megachurch’ of Acts 2 – its unity, its deep love for each other and for others, and its reliance on the Holy Spirit and His gifts. Pastor Pete challenges us to be a united, loving and charismatic church too, ready to impact our communities today.
“[T]he Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” Pastor Pete’s message today gives us a biblical view of what church leadership is and what it means to be a godly leader.
“[T]he Church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all”. In today’s message, Pastor Pete examines the promises of God that He will build His Church. As followers of Christ, we are not only part of His body, but we also have a part to play in this great plan to build His Church.
The Bible is clear that in the last days, God will pour out His Spirit on all mankind. Pastor Pete’s teaching today unpacks what it means to receive the Holy Spirit. His encouragement is for us to be baptized and be filled with the Spirit, so we can accomplish His purpose for our life with confidence and power.
The essence of sin is us substituting ourselves for God, but the essence of salvation is God substituting Himself for us. In Part 2 of this series, Pastor Pete explains what the gospel is, why we need it and what our response to it should be.
What are you building your life on? In Part 1 of this series, Pastor Pete encourages us to establish strong foundations for our life by building on God and His Word.
Today’s message concludes our ‘Known for love’ series. It encourages us to speak truth, to speak truth in love. In so doing, this expression of love and truth will result in the growth and maturity of the Church.
The Bible tells us that Jesus laid aside His divine privileges to become a servant; He did this to demonstrate His love for us. As followers of Jesus who know His unconditional love, we are called to demonstrate His love too by serving one another.
Jesus loves His church, and to love Jesus is to love His church. Pastor Pete’s message this week is a powerful reminder that how we treat God’s people is how we treat God Himself.
Jesus commands us to love our neighbour as ourselves. Who is our neighbour and how do we love them? Pastor Pete answers these questions by unpacking the Parable of the Good Samaritan.
The world tells us that life is all about us, but the Bible says otherwise. Our purpose, and one that brings us the most satisfaction, is to love God and to love others.
Who is ‘City on a Hill’? Pastor Pete shares who we are as a church – our identity and our vision for Edinburgh, the Lothians and beyond. He also unpacks our church-planting vision via Go Global.
If we look to the Church and its people to fulfil our needs and be the answer to our problems, then we will forever be disillusioned. Pastor Pete’s encouragement is that the perfect church community only exists when we keep our eyes on Jesus and not on each other.
When everything falls apart, can we still trust God? Today, Pastor Paul looks at the true story of Job, a man who chose faith despite huge losses, and immense pain and suffering.
In this message we'll learn from the life of Isaac that perseverance in pursuing God's purpose leads to success, despite facing challenges along the way.
How to get through the worst day of your life. In this message we learn from how David survived the worst day of his life. The truth is that often it's darkest just before the dawn. We hope this message is an encouragement for you and helps you to keep heart through the dark moments in life.
Joseph experienced rejection from his brothers, false accusations and wrongful imprisonment, yet God raised him up into a position of influence fulfilling the dreams he had been carrying since his youth. In this message we'll learn from Joseph how to come through life's challenges and move into our destinies with a good heart and integrity.
Sometimes in life things don't work out the way you expected, but as we follow God's lead amazingly He brings us into His perfect will.
Can you trust God to defend you? Can you trust God with your reputation? With this message Pastor Pete kicks off our new "Keep heart" series. We hope this message encourages you.