City on a Hill: Recent Episodes
Peter Anderson
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.
“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.” Pastor Pete’s message today is an encouragement to us, so that we do not labour in vain, but build well. We, the church, are called together to be God’s co-workers and to fulfil His purpose.
This week sees the start of a new series, looking at God’s invitation to participate in His mission. What does missional living look like? In his message, Pastor Sammy unpacks the reasons why following Jesus and making Him known is a matter of relationships – a love relationship with Him, which results in an overwhelming love towards people.
Pastor Judith brings this series to an inspiring conclusion. Jesus’ healing of the paralysed man is an unmistakable sign, to believers and non-believers alike, that He is God. He certainly has the power to heal, but He also has the authority to forgive sins.
The Bible says that Satan comes only to steal, kill and destroy. But, the Bible is equally clear that Jesus has complete authority over spiritually demonic forces. As Pastor Paul explains in today’s message, the darkness can impact our lives, but Jesus is more than able to set prisoners free from the bondage of Satan and bring them into the joy of His Kingdom.
In today’s message, we see Jesus calming the storm that threatened His disciples. As followers of Christ, we too will have to face storms, but Pastor Jordan reminds us that we can trust Him because He is Lord over everything and there is no storm that He cannot still.
Jesus offers us a resurrection life, an abundant life to see the power of God at work in us and through us, but a life that nonetheless requires total commitment. Are we willing to count the cost? Are we willing to pay the price? This is Pastor Sammy’s challenge to us today.
Today’s message centres on the story of the Roman centurion whose faith is said to have amazed Jesus Himself. It was a faith that understood the true nature of Jesus’ divine authority. If we are truly children of God, we too will have a God-given authority that we can exercise to serve and to bless others.
This week, we continue our journey through the book of Matthew with this new six-part series. Pastor Paul takes us on a discovery of the miracles performed by Jesus through his encounters with a leper, a Roman soldier and a woman. All three miracles were miracles of grace and compassion, as much as being miracles of healing.
Easter is the miracle that changed the course of history and also, the lives of many. In this message, Pastor Pete explores this miracle and how the resurrection of Christ not only makes us alive now, but will also make us alive forever.
Most of us will experience the loss of loved ones in our lives. In the final message of this series, Pastor Pete reminds us that while it is natural to grieve, we can also have hope in our grief. For those who have trusted in Jesus, death is merely a stepping stone to resurrection and eternity with Him.
Ever felt abandoned and alone? In today’s message, Pastor Pete shares from the Apostle Paul’s final imprisonment in Rome. God did not abandon Paul in the midst of his sufferings and He will not abandon us either. Pastor Pete also encourages us not to lose sight of our purpose and to live with eternal perspective.
When opportunities present themselves, are they necessarily God’s will for us? Equally, when doors are shut, are we to give up on the assumption that it is not God’s plan for us? In today’s message, Pastor Pete encourages us to be discerning in knowing God’s will in order to make the right choices.
The Apostle Paul could boldly proclaim that God’s grace was sufficient for him, even when he had “a thorn in his flesh”. What are the thorns in our flesh? And can we, like Paul, say that God’s grace is more than enough for us, regardless of the circumstances we find ourselves in?
The Apostle Paul wrote the book of Philippians while chained to a guard in a Roman prison cell. Yet, he could still joyfully assert that his life was not restricted by external circumstances. In today’s message, Pastor Pete gives us five keys that will help us, like Paul, live a derestricted life.
In this new six-part series, Pastor Pete will unpack for us what it means to persevere in times of trials and difficulties. This week, he encourages us to see that suffering, in God’s hand, is something that “is worth it”. Suffering develops our reliance on God and enables us to bring deep comfort to others, just as we were comforted by God Himself.
In this message, Pastors Jordan, Jude and Sammy, each shares their personal journey of listening to God’s voice, hearing His call on their lives and their response to that call. Similarly, are we also willing to listen, answer His call and fulfil our God-given destiny?
The Bible encourages us to be persistent in our asking because God is good and has good plans for us. This message concludes our series on prayer and fasting, as Pastor Pete unpacks the importance of perseverance and explains the different ways in which God will answer our prayers.
In today’s message, Pastor Pete reminds us why we are called to fast, and what makes prayer and fasting such an effective combination that will unlock the power of God to make the impossible become possible.
Today, we start a three-part series that will focus on prayer and fasting. In this message, Pastor Pete reminds us that it is natural for mankind to pray. We were after all created to have a relationship with God and Adam, the first man, spoke to God before he spoke to another human being. Pastor Pete’s teaching from the Lord’s Prayer is also a powerful reminder of how important prayer is in enabling us to connect with the heart of our Father.
The thoughts you think, the decisions you make, the words you speak, the influences you allow to touch you - all these build for you a life, a future, for good or for bad. In the concluding part of this series, Pastor Pete encourages us to lay strong foundations, so that when the storms of life come, we will be shown to have built wisely.
The greatest danger to true faith isn’t the persecution of a secular world, but the distorted message of inauthentic, religious people. In today’s message, Pastor Pete unpacks the various ways in which we can guard ourselves from the lies of modern day false prophets and false teachers.
In this brand new series, Pastor Pete encourages us to recalibrate our lives in order to start the year strong. The easy option in life, the broad path that is popular and self-indulgent, will only lead to destruction. It is the unpopular and narrow path, going through the narrow gate, that will ultimately lead to life.
Pastor Pete concludes this series by looking at why the story of Christmas was part of God’s relentless pursuit of man. ‘Immanuel’, the God who came to be with us 2000 years ago, was with us during the challenges of 2020 and will continue to be with us, always.
This week, we delve deeper into the theme of ‘Immanuel’. What does ‘God with us’ mean? Pastor Pete looks at the people to whom God initially chose to reveal the birth of Jesus. In His choice, we are reminded that the gift of Jesus was intended for all mankind.
In Part 2 of our Christmas series, Pastor Pete further unpacks the idea of Immanuel, God with us. 2000 years ago, Jesus came to be with us, taking upon Himself our humanity. Today, He is still with us, present at all times and in all circumstances, able to understand our human condition and to empathise with us. We need never be alone again.
The name ‘Immanuel’ means ‘God with us’ and the Bible is clear that Jesus was the long promised ‘Immanuel’. In this Christmas series, Pastor Pete takes us on a journey of discovery. What does ‘God with us’ mean? This week, we look at the birth of Jesus and why God chose to become a man.
This week concludes our ‘Don’t worry’ series. The Bible warns us of worldly concerns. In his message, Pastor Pete gives us four key principles on how to counter our worries by placing our greatest priority on seeking God instead.
Life is filled with uncertainty, and for many, this pandemic season has heightened the uncertainty surrounding our lives and our future, leaving us feeling fearful and anxious. But the Bible teaches us that if we have eternal certainty, we can live free of worries and face earthly uncertainty. We don’t need to be preoccupied with our survival. God can be trusted to provide when we live with an eternal perspective.
Worried about the future? This week, we begin a new series unpacking Jesus’ command not to worry. In today’s message, Pastor Pete challenges us to think about what we are currently investing in. Are we storing for ourselves treasures on earth, or are we living with an eternal perspective?
Today’s message concludes our relationships series. Pastor Pete looks at the topic of parenting and gives us some sound Biblical principles on how we can help our kids navigate a broken world and raise them to live for God and for His eternal purposes.
Marriage is meant to be a lifelong covenant. Jesus says: “What God has joined together, let no one separate.” In this week’s message, Pastor Pete shares three radical, counter cultural truths to help us build successful marriages.
We may currently be living through a coronavirus epidemic, but is it possible that we are also experiencing a loneliness epidemic? This week, Pastor Sammy looks at the importance of friendship, especially in this season, and how to rediscover the lost art of friendship. Through the Cross, God invites us to become His friends and to be a community of people committed to each other in deep friendship.
If you are single and looking for that special relationship, are you the person that the person you are looking for is looking for? Today, Pastor Pete draws from the story of Isaac and Rebekah to give us five clear principles that will help us date in a godly way.
This week, we begin a five-part series, looking at relationships during this difficult season of Covid-19. We were born to be relational but are we looking at our relationships to satisfy us? In today’s message, Pastor Pete helps us understand that the key to satisfaction at every stage of our life, whether single, married or parenting, is to be undivided in our devotion to God.
2020 has fundamentally changed the way we look at and do church. In this message, Pastor Pete shares his vision of what the new ‘normal’ will be like for us. He draws from the book of Haggai to urge us to play our part. These may be challenging times, but God is still building His house and He is calling us to invest in it.
2020 has witnessed world-changing and paradigm-shifting events - from a deadly global pandemic to waves of social protests, via political polarization. But the Bible says that God is sovereign. Drawing from the Biblical account of Israel in exile, Pastor Pete encourages us to see that God has always been in control and will continue to be in control. The challenges we face also provide new opportunities for His Church to display His goodness and to grow. We can step into the future because His plans are to give us hope and a future.
Pastor Pete concludes this series by looking at what our response should be when we are wronged, lied to or feel used. The world encourages us to get even, but the Bible teaches us not to repay evil with evil, insult with insult but with blessing.
In this week’s message, Pastor Pete reminds us that God is a God who always speaks the truth and keeps His promises. In a world of fake news, people are looking for authenticity, and authentic Christian living requires us to be men and women who are known for our honesty, transparency and for being true to our word.
Pastor Pete takes an honest look at the topic of lust. Lust encourages pornographic addiction, and cheapens people and marriage. But God wants to set us free and turn our lust into passion for Him instead.
This week, Pastor Pete addresses the issue of unrighteous anger and the dangers of allowing it to fester in our heart and lives. He also points to the actions we can take to break free from it.
Jesus calls us to be salt and light. In this week’s message, Pastor Pete unpacks how both salt and light have properties which affect things around them. Likewise, we too, as followers of Christ, are meant to significantly impact the world around us.
Our guest speaker, Mark Hinde, shares from his experience working for Open Doors, an organisation that exists to serve the worldwide persecuted church. Mark brings stories of intense persecution but also messages of great hope and rejoicing. Mark also encourages us to live lives of courageous faith, to trust and follow Jesus no matter the cost.
We are excited to launch our seven-part series on the Sermon on the Mount. In this first episode, Pastor Pete unpacks what it means to pursue happiness as a follower of Christ. The keys to happiness in His kingdom are totally different to what is on offer in the world.
This week, we conclude our series on discipleship. Pastor Pete invites us to follow Jesus wholeheartedly. There is a price tag for discipleship; it calls for sacrifice and total commitment on our part. But, Jesus is worth the cost - He is worth far more than anything we have or will ever need.
Jesus was tempted as we are. In this week’s message, Pastor Pete shows us how to recognise that temptations have three things at their core - lust of the flesh, pride of life and lust of the eyes. Just as Jesus did, we too are meant to resist the temptations we face, so that wildernesses, though they are places of testing, may also become for us places of profound spiritual growth.
Repentance acknowledges our sins before God and represents a complete change of heart. Baptism is the outward expression of that inward reality. This week, Pastor Pete explains why true followers are those who repent and get baptised.
We continue our discipleship series this week by considering the journeys of faith of Mary, Joseph and the Magi. They are not characters we can simply relegate to the nativity season in December, but by their examples we can see that it often takes determination, grit, and faith to be disciples of Jesus and to say yes to the plans and purposes of God.
We are starting a new series this week on the topic of discipleship. In this episode, Pastor Pete looks at Jesus’s family tree and the lives of the women who are included in His lineage. They were women who were outsiders and women whose lives were not without controversies. But through them, Jesus still speaks to us – anyone can follow Him. The possibility to have a living relationship with Him is open to all humanity.
The Bible is clear that words have power; what we speak, whether positive or negative, has spiritual effects. As we conclude our ‘Daily walk’ series, Pastor Pete identifies the reasons why speaking God’s Word is spiritually a powerful weapon for our Christian walk. He encourages us to believe what God says and in turn to boldly declare His Word and His promises to set the course of our lives.
The Westminster Catechism says that “man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him forever”. Continuing our ‘Daily Walk’ series, Pastor Pete provides biblical insight into why the God of the universe is worthy of our worship. He also encourages us to make worship an attitude of the heart and to incorporate it in all aspects of our daily life.
The Bible frequently instructs us to meditate on the Word of God and extends all kinds of amazing promises to those who do. In this message, Pastor Pete teaches us what Biblical meditation is and how to make meditation part of our lives.
In the second part of this series, Pastor Pete unpacks the reasons why investing in our prayer life is foundational to our spiritual fitness. An active prayer life draws us into a deeper relationship with God and leads us to a fruitful life.
Welcome to our new series on how to get spiritually fit! In this first episode, Pastor Pete explains why and how, as Christians, we need to make time to include Bible reading in our daily schedule.
Pastor Mika is the Senior Pastor of Helsinki Saalem Church, the largest evangelical church in Finland and is a powerful communicator. We hope you enjoy his message “Building a Strong Church”
God makes a covenant with Abraham and it gives us an incredible picture of how God commits Himself to human beings. This message will encourage you and give you a sense of security in your faith.
What can we learn from the disciple Peter about stepping out in faith and taking a risk when Jesus called him to walk on water? In a culture that tries to avoid risk, how do we, as Christians, step out in confidence that God is with us, even in spite of fear and challenges?
This week, Pastor Pete unpacks the important biblical principle of First Fruits. The conquest of the Promised Land is linked to the fact that the Israelite's honoured God with their first city, Jericho. As Christians, we too are called to honour God, by putting Him first in every aspect of our lives. Our first fruit offering, or tithing, is a demonstration of our obedience and our love for Him when we give back to Him the first and the best of what He has given us. The issue however, is never about money; the issue is – does God have our heart?
The Bible gives us a foundation for us to live our life, can we trust it? In part 1 of ‘Why trust the Bible?’ we explore how we can be sure about the trustworthiness of the Bible by looking at how the canon of scripture was put together into the 66 books that we have today and the history behind it.
Faith starts with God, then looks at the uncertainties. Pastor Pete’s message is an encouragement to all of us, throughout His Church, to take bold steps and not be intimidated by giants, to see ourselves as conquerors and not as grasshoppers, and to stand firmly on God’s promises. We do not want to be a generation who does not fulfil their potential for lack of faith.
At the end of every year, it is tempting to reflect on the changes that took place during the last 12 months. This message, however, focusses on God’s constancy. Despite the upheavals of our times, and the uncertainties of personal circumstances, we know that we can trust the unchanging nature of God’s character, and His eternal plans and promises.
The Christmas Story is very familiar to many, but this message zooms in on how Mary responded to the various events that were going on around her. We're told that “Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” But what did this mean and what can we learn from this? Graeme aims to help us draw on Mary's example and learn how to "treasure" the right things in life.
The message of Christmas is the greatest message of all time. Pastor Pete unpacks the most famous bible verse, John 3:16, helping us to understand the vastness and the awesome nature of God’s love for us.
Joseph was about to make a life-changing bad decision before God intervened. In this message, Pastor Dan unpacks the story of Mary and Joseph and shares how God intervenes in our life with the right perspective, grace and purpose.
There are more than 300 prophecies predicting the birth of Jesus in the Bible. For hundreds of years, it was a hugely anticipated event. As Christians, we are truly grateful for Jesus’ First Coming; we rejoice that He came and died for us. However, we also look forward with eager anticipation to His Second Coming, when He will return in glory to establish His Eternal Kingdom.
To many, the story of Christmas may seem too good to be true, but this doesn’t mean that it is not true. And if it is true, could it be that the God of the Bible, the One who became flesh 2000 years ago, still turns up and accomplishes miracles in the chaos of our lives today?
As we conclude our series ‘Singleness, marriage and parenting’ Pastor Pete and a panel answer questions from the congregation on the whole topic of relationships.
Singleness is a God-given gift. It is not a season to be endured before finding fulfilment in marriage. The Bible in fact, champions singleness and single people, by giving us the greatest single the world ever saw, Jesus, Himself. This message explores the different ways in which single people can lead fully contented lives. After all, it is God, and not our status, who defines who we are, and fulfilment can only come when we enter into a wholeheartedly committed relationship with Him.
Jesus’ strong message to the Church in Laodicea is a warning to us against self-sufficiency and self-satisfaction. Pastor Pete explains why, in the face of Jesus’ greatness and of His immense sacrifice for us, Christians are called to live a life that is far from bland and mediocre.
Pastor Pete’s message today identifies the several ways in which God opens doors in our lives. But, ultimately, Jesus Himself is the only door worth opening and going through.
A ‘dead church’ is an oxymoron, how can people who believe in the Living God be dead? The church in Sardis, complacent and apathetic, had lost its rootedness in Jesus, and was living on its past reputation. Do we, individually and corporately, need a divine wakeup call too? The good news is that God is the God of Resurrection.
Life is not always easy and there are times when we can ask the question - ‘where is God?’. This message will encourage you as Pastor Mika shows us from Psalm 23 that God is with us and that we can trust Him in the midst of the storms of life.
Pastor Bill Wilson leads Metro World Child – the world’s largest Sunday School. He shares with us about the ministry and challenges us to get out of our comfort zones and live radically for Jesus.
Peace is something we long for but so many things can steal our peace. Andrea Wigglesworth shares at our Holy Spirit Night some of the keys to living a peace-filled life, overcoming anxiety and the power of what we focus our thoughts on.
This week, Pastor Pete unpacks Jesus’ message to the church in Smyrna. He saw their tribulations and their sufferings, but He urged them to remain faithful, even unto death. This message to stay faithful, no matter how difficult our circumstances are, is a timeless one and applies to the church even today.
The church of Ephesus was commended for their good deeds and for their sound doctrine. But God wants more than outward compliance, He also wants our heart. In this message, Pastor Pete warns us of the dangers of losing our passion and love for Jesus. He reminds us that Christianity is, in essence, a relationship with Jesus, not a religion.
As we launch a week of prayer and fasting, Pastor Pete gives us an encouragement that God equips us with the authority and power to see spiritual change in the circumstances and the challenges of our lives when we pray and fast.
In the last message of our '20 years on’ series, Pastor Pete revisits our 2020 vision and also unveils new exciting plans that are designed to impact "Edinburgh, the Lothians and beyond."
How do Christians become winners? In this message, Pastor Pete explores the link between discipleship and spiritual growth. God makes disciples, working in us to become more and more like Jesus. And we too are called not just to be disciples but also to make disciples - by obeying the Great Commission to go, to baptise and to teach.
On the back of an eight-day mission in Edinburgh, Pastor Yinka Oyekan, who oversees The Turning movement, shares and celebrates all that God has done. He also encourages Christians to walk with confidence in their authority in Christ.
In this message, Pastor Pete explores the theme of loss. Without God, mankind is lost. But the Bible shows a God who goes to incredible lengths to rescue us. And part of our mission on earth is also to see the lost won – followers of Jesus helping others find and follow Jesus.
As part of an evening with The Turning, Pastor Pete explores the link between us turning to God and experiencing His power at work in us and through us.
Destiny Edinburgh is 20 years old. In this message, Pastor Pete shares how the vision with which the church was started has not changed. Our vision is still to be "a relevant and significant church that sees the lost won and the won winning throughout Edinburgh, the Lothians and beyond".
God chose a people, Israel, to carry His purposes for the nations, yet with the coming of Jesus, the Church was born. In this message, Pastor Pete unpacks the significance of Israel in history and today.
Today’s message comes from a special guest speaker, Ivan Squillino, from Destiny Church, Glasgow. Ivan shares his own testimony of God’s call upon his life, taking him from being a hairdresser to being His vessel, as an evangelist and as a healer. Ivan can also testify to seeing God’s powerful hands at work in his pioneering work among the orphans of India. But Ivan’s core message is that God can use any of us, if we too are willing to live a surrendered life.
Today’s talk is about the power of the spoken word. What we say and declare has spiritual, emotional and physical implications. In his message, Pastor Pete invites us to change the way we speak and learn to actively make declarations about God and declarations over our own lives, letting our words line up with His Word, and thus, allowing God’s power to direct the course of our lives.
In this message, Pastor Pete unpacks the different stages of church history, starting at Pentecost when the Holy Spirit fell on the believers, followed by the church’s phenomenal growth, despite waves of persecution under Roman rule. He then traces the decline of the church after the conversion of Emperor Constantine; a decline which coincided with the rise of Islam, the Crusades and the Inquisition. The ‘dark ages’, however, gave way, from the fourteenth century onwards, to several movements that saw God’s hand clearly at work in restoring His church, when He raised up mighty men (John Wycliffe, Martin Luther, Nikolaus Zinzendorf, Charles Spurgeon, Smith Wigglesworth, to name but a few) who fearlessly proclaimed the authority of the Bible, the power of the Gospel, the importance of mission works and of spiritual gifts. Knowing the history of the church however, is not simply about acquiring facts, but understanding that all of us, followers of Christ, have a part to play in the building of His church.
We all long for change in our lives, we form new habits and try new year’s resolutions but they rarely stick. In this message we see how our lives are transformed through aligning our thoughts and mind-sets with God’s word.
From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible has one central figure, Jesus Christ. In this message, Pastor Pete discusses God’s big plan to reach the world. He has given us the mission to share the message about Jesus. There is no plan B.
This message is about learning to be still before God and waiting on Him rather than reacting and jumping in to resolve whatever challenges we may be facing. We can be silent before God because we know we can trust Him and because of His covenant love for us.
Every believer knows the voice of God because they are a child of God but we must learn to recognise it. In this Holy Spirit Night message by Gordon Mackintosh we learn how to recognise God’s voice as well as encouraged to grow in our love for hearing God and sharing with others.
God has given each person their unique purpose. In this message, we see how the needs around us play a part in defining what our destiny will be. We also look at some of the things that will hold us back.
Our identity is often defined by what others say or how we view ourselves. The story of Gideon’s life shows us how important it is that our life is rooted in our identity as children of God.
Throughout history, and even today, women have been overlooked or have faced challenges because of their gender. We discover God’s heart for women as we look at the life of Deborah. There is no truer equality and justice than what we find in His heart.
Looking at how joy that is based not on our circumstances, but on God alone, can enable us to be radical in our generosity.
The story of Ehud and Eglon, one of the more obscure stories in the Bible, is fascinating. As we see in this message, it encourages us that God can use regular people, who have vulnerabilities and weaknesses, to do great things for Him.
Othniel doesn’t have many mentions in Judges but he impacted a whole generation for God. In this message we unpack some keys for success for us to go and make a difference for God in our generation.
Yinka spearheads the movement called ‘The Turning’. He carries with him a heart for prayer and revival. In this message hear Yinka share his heart and be impacted by God.
Is your life out of control? What is motivating you to get through life? In this message, Pastor Pete looks at Philippians 3, where the Apostle Paul talks about the things that motivate us and help us with the decisions we make in life. There is an ultimate reason we can get up in the morning - the healthiest drive you can have in your life.
The world is full of uncertainties and chaos. In this message we see that God is calling all believers to walk with confidence and make a difference around them.
Jesus + nothing = everything. This equation applies when things are going great as much as when they are not. In this message, Pastor Pete encourages us to put all of our confidence in Jesus, rather than in ourselves or in our good works.
There have been many predictions about the future, but what God says will always be the most important. In this message, Pastor Dan looks at the two eventual destinations for mankind, heaven and hell, and how these realities impact our lives today.
God is in control through the battles and challenges we face. In this message, Pastor Sammy encourages us to see the hand of God on our lives, even in confusing and difficult times, and to learn to trust in Him.
Is coming under authority a good thing? In this message, Pastor Jordan considers the ultimate example of a leader – Jesus Himself. He also looks at our church leaders who are invested in and who care for the people under their authority.
At this Holy Spirit Night Pastor Pete gives us an encouragement that effective prayer comes in agreement with God’s word and praying in unity with others.
Just as Jesus came into this dark world and shone, God wants us to shine in the darkness too. In this message, Pastor Pete unpacks how we can do so in the midst of a corrupt generation, and as we work out our salvation, we can also find joy
What is the root of all of our problems in life? Being proud and arrogant is devastating to our lives. In this message Pastor Pete looks at a passage in Philippians that assaults pride and promotes humility.
What happens when we die? What is the very purpose of our existence? In this message, Pastor Pete unpacks the six-word summary of the Apostle Paul's life ("to live - Christ, to die - gain”), and looks at how Paul finds joy from a source that is out of this world.
The Bible and prayer must go hand in hand. Unpacking Daniel’s prayer for his nation, Pastor Dan teaches us some important principles on how to pray in response to Scripture.
The Holy Spirit will move in whatever way He wishes. In this message, Pastor Tim Brown from Destiny Church Newcastle, describes the way that the Holy Spirit invites us to both understand and experience the wonder of God.
Noise is all around us; what do we do with silence? The people of Judah experienced 400 years of silence from God. But Daniel’s vision pointed to the fact that God was still sovereign and in control of what was going on in the world.
How can we be joyful in tough times? What gave the Apostle Paul joy when he was stuck in prison? In this message, Pastor Pete looks at how Paul was full of joy because the gospel was spreading throughout the region.
How can we have joy in the present and joy in the future? In this message, Pastor Pete looks at how the sufferings of Jesus were not pointless; they are the very things that bring us joy, life and eternal salvation.
The world often looks like it’s in chaos - is anyone in charge? In this message, Pastor Pete unpacks one of the visions that God gives to Daniel about the future. God reveals who has the ultimate authority on earth and how His people, even if they may suffer at times, will have victory and will be called to walk in it.
Faced with death by hungry lions, Daniel held fast in faith that God is all powerful and in control. In this message, we look at what it means to live unintimidated and confident in God.
When it comes to the church, what is the product? Having died on the cross, Jesus commissions his disciples to go and make disciples - this is the product of the church. In this message, Pastor Pete unpacks how we can become more and more like Jesus, growing as disciples as we serve. Statement #5 - We see a church growing as disciples as we serve.
In this message, our Youth Pastor, Mark, unpacks how we can find and maximise our gifts in serving God and others. Statement #4 - We see a church where we discover our gifts.
In this message, Pastor Pete looks at the events leading to the downfall on Babylon through the lens of God’s sovereignty and His judgement, including what this all means for us today.
In this message, we look at the pride of King Nebuchadnezzar, how he was humbled and had to learn that it was God, and not him, who was in control of all things. Pastor Dan explores the result of pride and how we should walk humbly with God.
How do you let Jesus' life impact how you live? In Jesus ministry, He was all about others; amongst many things, He served the sick by healing them, He served the spiritually oppressed by setting them free, and He served the multitudes by feeding them. Statement #3 - We see a church where Jesus is our example, and serving is our lifestyle 24/7.
God has a purpose for your life, but God also has a purpose for our lives collectively as a church. In this message, Pastor Pete looks at how it takes a team to fulfil a dream. Statement #2 - We see a church where everyone has a part to play.
What motivates us to serve? In this message, Pastor Pete kicks off our serving series, looking at grace and the impact it has on our lives. Statement #1 - We see a church impacted by grace and serving with vision, passion and excellence.
We often face things in life that challenge our faith. In this message, we see how Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego responded with amazing faith, trusting God to save them, even when they were threatened with death.
When King Nebuchadnezzar had a dream about the future, he became worried and anxious. But, we see, through Daniel’s interpretation of the dream, that God has promised us a hope-filled future. We can be confident in His work through the Church.
What is Destiny Church Edinburgh’s vision for 2018? In the first half of this message, Pastor Pete sets out the vision for the church as a whole. In the second half of this message, Pastor Paul sets out the specific vision for our Gorgie location.
Guest speaker, Brian Ingraham from Re:Hope Church in Glasgow unpacks what the Bible says about fasting - its purpose, challenge and blessing for us.
In our Resolutions series so far, we have looked at the health of our spirit and soul. In this message, Pastor Pete looks at keeping ourselves physically healthy.
Not everyone likes change, but some of us will be eager to see change happen in our lives this year. In this message, Pastor Pete looks at how God wants to transform and change our souls, making us more like Jesus.
We try to find our identity in so many things, but each of us was created to be in Christ alone. In this message, Pastor Dan unpacks the response that Daniel has to having his name changed in Babylon. He also explains that what we do flows from who we are.
Find it hard to stick to your New Year’s resolutions? Most resolutions focus on fruit, or our behaviour, rather than the root of the issue. The Bible says we are more than a physical person that behaves - we are a spirit, a soul and a body. In this message, Pastor Pete unpacks the deeper issues of our spirit.
This new series, called ‘Future Now’, is based on the book of Daniel and is intended to equip us, so we can live life with the bigger picture in mind. Daniel was living in a culture that was far from God. In this message, Pastor Pete unpacks what it means for us, as it did for Daniel, to live for God’s kingdom.
This year, we have seen many miracles in the lives of people in Destiny Edinburgh. The Christmas account is all about God intervening in human existence, changing predicaments and circumstances. In this message, Pastor Pete looks at how we can see God perform miracles in our lives in the year ahead.
Like Joshua in the Bible, even the greatest of leaders can suffer from anxiety. In this special New Year’s Eve message, Pastor Pete encourages us not to fear or worry in the new year ahead, but instead to seek God first.
Sometimes we can end up in situations in life where everything looks bleak. In this message Pastor Jordan talks about the message of Christmas, when Jesus came into the world to give us a new hope.
Where do we place our hope? We might be in a great place in life this Christmas, or we might be in a difficult place. In this message Pastor Paul looks at how we can confidently put our hope in Jesus in all circumstances.
It's hard to plan in a world that is constantly changing. Sometimes in life, we find ourselves in situations that we didn't plan. In this message, Pastor Pete looks at the original Christmas account, a story of plans that people made and that were being completely unravelled. Our plans may fail, but God's plans will never fail.
Have you ever seen someone you haven't seen for a long time and thought "Wow! You've changed?" How can your life be changed beyond recognition? In this message Pastor Pete concludes our John series (Jesus is_) and looks at how Jesus transforms John beyond recognition.
The people of Issachar recognised what God was doing in their times. Pastor Pete shares an envisioning message of how we can get on board with what God is doing in our generation.
What happens if we make mistakes or fall away from God? In this message Pastor Pete looks at how Jesus is our restorer.
At weddings couples promise each other to stick together for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part. But what does this look like when times get tough? Pastor Paul shares on this important topic of walking through challenges together in relationships.
Where do you go when you die? In this message Pastor Pete looks to answer this question by answering the question where did Jesus go when he died - what happened between Jesus' death and resurrection?
Why did God create the idea of family? Is it relevant in the 21st century? How can you teach your kids about Jesus? How do you honour your father and mother? In this message Pastor Sammy unpacks these questions as well as other important thoughts from the bible about family.
Communication is key to every relationship and most importantly in marriage. In this message Pastor Pete unpacks some of the differences in the way that men and women communicate and how we can all grow in communicating and showing love for one another.
This week we had our United service, where we gathered as one church in one location. Pastor Pete took time to remind us of what God has said to us. He also took time to update, envision and share about what God is doing and wants us to do in the future.
Many people have made statements in moments in history, from iconic places, that changed history. In this message Pastor Pete looks at 7 statements that Jesus made from the cross - as he was crucified - that changed the world.
Sex is good, God created it, it was His idea. But in our world there have been many wrong uses for something precious. What are appropriate boundaries in relationships? In this message Pastor Pete unpacks how we can pursue purity in a sex-soaked world.
Why did God create marriage? What is the point of marriage in the 21st century? Is it just an outdated concept? In this message Pastor Pete unpacks God’s plan for marriage.
What was the significance of Jesus dying on a cross? In this message, Pastor Pete looks at the barbaric reality of dying on a cross, and how the cross was a moment of hope and radical transformation for everyone of us.
Pastor Pete recently spoke at our annual Student and Young Adult conference. In this powerful message, he unpacks why Jesus is ‘The name above all other names’, and how He changes our lives, so we can impact the world around us.
There is a lot of confusion and misunderstanding about sexuality and gender in our culture, in this message we look at God’s heart for all people.
Once a year, we have Social Action Sunday, where we look at what we can do to help people in poverty and the marginalised in society. In this message, Judith looks at what we can do with what we have in our hands - our experiences, our skills, our faith and God's compassion. We have an opportunity to be moved by God's heart for the poor and to become a turning point in someone else's life.
Do you struggle dealing with your guilt? In this message Pastor Pete looks at John 18 where Jesus is betrayed by Judas and denied by Peter, which left them both with a huge amount of guilt.
Social media has redefined friendships, YouTube has redefined learning and dating apps are redefining dating in the 21st century. In this message we look at how we can date God’s way and find "the one".
As we continue our #Howtorelationship series Pastor Pete unpacks how we begin to deal with the hurts, failures and struggles that we’ve experienced to enable to live in freedom in our relationships.
If God were to have a mission statement, what would it be? In this message, Pastor Pete delves into the book of Revelation to look at the destiny of the Church - God's big idea since the very beginning. This message was streamed worldwide across the Destiny network.
This is the last part of our four-week series on evangelism. Once you have introduced someone to God, how do you help them take the next steps so they continue walking with Him? In this message, Pastor Pete looks at discipleship, and how we can disciple others, just as Jesus told us to.
Relationships are very important, they take a lot of our time and energy. As we kick off this new series Sunday Night pastor Dan looks the importance of starting with God as the foundation for all our relationships.
Is the way you live provoking in people a thirst for things eternal? In this message, Pastor Pete looks at how we can practically live out and share the love of Jesus with everyone around us.
As Christians, we long to have greater intimacy with Jesus and see more of His power manifested among us. In this message, our guest speaker, Mike Pilavachi looks at the keys to going deeper with God and seeing the supernatural in our everyday lives.
The writer, Rebecca Pippert, has said that both Christians and non-Christians have one thing in common - they both hate evangelism. In this message, Pastor Pete unpacks how we, as Christians, have been entrusted with the responsibility of sharing the gospel, and gives us a practical guide to sharing the Good News.
This is the first part of a four-week series called "Beautiful Feet". God calls our feet beautiful when they are bringing good news to people in this world. To God, people are more important than anything else, and in this message, Pastor Pete looks at how we can catch God's heart and God's passion for humanity.
We live in a world where everyone is trying to make it, be someone, be successful. But how can we be sure we are building on the right foundation? This message aims to answer this question and encourages us to rely fully on God.
In this message Pastor Pete looks at the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus made some decisions that changed the course of human destiny forever.
When God becomes incredibly real to us we view everything differently. In this message Pastor Pete encourages us into a greater understanding of God as he unpacks the trinity.
As Christians, God is calling us to be effective missionaries in our every day lives. In this message Pastor Pete looks at Jesus speaking to his disciples, equipping them for their calling and mission.
In this message we look at the exact moment that Jesus came to the earth for - the moment that changed everything. Before there was ever a mistake made in the world, God had already provided the most radical, loving solution to every mistake that would ever be made.
Everyone is looking for joy - but most of the joy that people find is temporal. Jesus offers us lasting joy. Jesus told his disciples "no one will take away your joy." In this message we look at 3 sources of lasting joy in our lives.
In this message guest speaker Allison Brown of Destiny Church Newcastle encourages us that we can be filled by the Holy Spirit and learn to listen to God, so we can know with certainty that God is speaking to us.
Marmite; you either love it or hate it. When Jesus was on the earth he caused two similar reactions. People either loved him or hated him. In this passage Jesus warns His disciples and anyone who follows Him don't be surprised if they react to you the same way they reacted to me. (John 15:18) "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first".
Some Christians view the Holy Spirit as the one who nags them and points out their faults. In this message Pastor Pete looks at how the Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, but motivates and comforts believers in everyday life.
How do we become incredibly productive or fruitful? Why does it matter that we bear fruit? Jesus gives us the answer in John's gospel and in this message Pastor Pete unpacks how we become fruitful and progress in a world that is always regressing.
What we have inherited in Jesus is so much greater than any earthly inheritance can compare. In this message Pastor Pete unpacks 7 ways this inheritance manifests in our lives.
Edinburgh is a diverse city and as a church, Destiny Edinburgh has been international even from the early stages. We are in good company as that is exactly how the first church started, and in this message Pete unpacks what the start of the church looked like 2000 years ago on the day of Pentecost.
The world is in turmoil; war and persecution are currently causing the displacement of 60 million people. In the midst of such a changing world, we need to have solid answers. In this message, Pastor Pete looks at a prophecy from God regarding the last days and what we can be certain of.
We are all motivated by something - reward, fear, achievement, growth, power, social factors. What is it that motivates you? In this message Pastor Pete looks at the greatest motivator we can have in our life - loving Jesus.
Adults can make up to 35,000 choices in any given day. We all face big choices in life - where do I live? Where do I work? How do I spend my money? In this message, Pastor Paul looks at how to make Godly choices in our lives as followers of Jesus.
Do you expect miracles to happen? In this message Pastor Pete looks at John 14 where Jesus said we will do even greater things than Him, and encourages us to expect God to work miracles in our midst.
How did God communicate who He is with the human race? In this message Pastor Pete unpacks how God clearly communicated who He is through His son Jesus.
When we face problems in life, what can we base our comfort and hope on? In this message Pastor Pete gives us 3 remedies for a troubled heart.
The world we are living in is troubling - what kind of church does God want us to be in the midst of this world? In this message Pastor Pete looks at how Jesus commands us to love one another, and how God's love is shown through God's people today.
In this message, we unpack what the Bible says believers’ baptism looks like. Religion may have skewed our idea of what baptism is, but the Bible shows that being baptised is being fully submerged in water and is an act of obedience that identifies us as followers of Jesus.
Sometimes, life throws difficult situations our way that blind us from the truth and affect our beliefs. In this sermon, Pastor Pete unpacks the Easter message and the solid truths of the Resurrection upon which we can base our faith.
Many of us have been let down, hurt or betrayed by people. In this message we look at when Judas leaves the Last Supper to go and betray Jesus. Even in the betrayal we can see that God can turn around any situation for the good of those who love Him. God can bring you from a place of hurt to a place of wholeness.
In this message Dr Terry Law, the founder of World Compassion Ministries, teaches us 3 ways in which we can grow in God's grace.
How we treat people says a lot about our character. In this message, Pastor Pete explains how Jesus gave us the ultimate example of what it means to be a servant as He washed His disciples feet.
Some people form their beliefs of who Jesus Christ is from the troubles they see around them, which results in a warped view of God. In this message Pastor Pete looks at the core of who we believe Jesus Christ really is.
Guest speaker Clyde Thomas, Lead Pastor at Victory Church Cwmbran, encourages us to allow eternity to shape our time, and to look at how we can see Jesus more clearly in our day to day lives.
In this message Pastor Paul looks at the significance and the weight of God's glory. In our lives, to glorify God is to recognise the weight of His glory and to honour Him with passion.
Lions and lambs seem so vastly different, but in this message Pastor Pete looks at how Jesus has all the boldness of a lion, yet the gentleness of a lamb. From the example Jesus sets we can learn how to walk confidently but with humility in our own lives.
Mary shows Jesus extravagant devotion by pouring out a year's wage worth of perfume as an offering. In this message Pastor Pete unpacks the challenge to live for Jesus with complete devotion because He is worthy of it.
Even as Christians we can doubt God's love, His purposes and timing in our lives. However, as we see in this message, Jesus is the resurrection and the life therefore death does not have the last say and Jesus reveals to us the magnitude of God's love for us.
Life can bring up many insecurities in our lives. Pastor Pete unpacks Jesus' claim that Jesus makes His sheep eternally secure and the implications this has in our day to day lives.
Jesus describes Himself in John's gospel as the Good Shepherd. In this message Pastor Pete looks at what that means for us today and how Jesus knows us and guides us in our lives.
Pastor Pete answers questions covering a range of topics including healing, the bible, sex & more.
Jesus instructed His disciples to seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, in this message Pastor Pete explores what it means to put God no. 1 in our lives especially in the areas of our time and finance.
"Don't worry, be happy!" sang Bob Marley. How should Christians respond to worry. In this message Pastor Pete looks at what it means to trust God with our worries and anxieties.
What really matters? In this message we understand that money, possessions and time can be invested in the right thing rather than temporary things.
Generosity is key to living as a Christian. In this message Pastor Pete starts a new mini-series called 'Seek 1st' and looks at the subject of living generously and finding your purpose.
New Year is a time to reflect on the past twelve months and look forward to the next twelve. In this message, Pastor Pete encourages us to see that God is in the business of restoring His people and bringing healing and freedom to all who trust in Him.
Families can be messy and Jesus' family was no different. In this Christmas-themed message, Pastor Pete takes a look at Jesus' family tree, and at the messiness and sin we often find ourselves in. The purpose of Christmas is that Jesus came as our Messiah to deal with our mess.
At Christmas time, we often hear that Jesus is called Emmanuel, which means 'God with us'. In this message, Graeme unpacks this phrase and the impact it has in our lives when we know that God is with us.
This message is from our annual Carols by Candlelight service. 2016 has been an uncertain year, with political upheaval, injustice, heart-breaking stories on the news and much more. Despite all of this, light still shines in the dark.
The Bible says that God has given Jesus, His Son, the Name that is above every name. The naming of Jesus in the Christmas story was a significant moment, as it communicated who He was and what He had come to do. This message unpacks the naming of Jesus in Matthew’s gospel as well as some of the titles given to Him in Isaiah.
Jesus is the one who can give us both physical and spiritual sight. In this message we see that suffering can have a bigger purpose in God's plan in our lives and we learn to trust Him even when we don't understand what's happening.
In this message Pastor Peter unpacks Jesus' central and bold claim that He is God. For each of us we must make a decision, are the claims of Jesus to be God either true or false? There isn't the option of sitting on the fence.
The Oxford dictionary recently published their word of the year as 'post-truth', summing up the past year of culture as we've experienced confusing and emotional political elections. In a world which is asking 'what is truth?' we we look at Jesus as He explains to His disciples that they will know the truth and the truth will set them free.
There is a lot of brokenness, pain and darkness in our world today. In this message Pastor Pete unpacks what it means that Jesus is the Light of the world!
An inspiring and challenging message from Pastor Bill Wilson who oversees Metro World Child; MWC reaches over 150,000 inner-city kids around the world every week. In this message, Pastor Bill shares his incredible story and challenges us to move in all that God has purposed for us.
Jesus is the one who defends us from accusations, He is our advocate. In this message Pastor Pete unpacks the story of the woman caught in adultery and how Jesus meets with her in her need.
We all have our insecurities, whether small or overwhelming. In this message Pastor Pete unpacks how we can remain secure in who we are by looking at how Jesus remained secure despite what others said or thought of Him.
An inspiring message from Pastor Pete about why we start new church locations around Edinburgh and beyond. He gives seven reasons why we do it.
Jesus loves His Church! In the Bible, the Church is described as the Bride of Christ. In this message, we look at what this means. Pastor Pete also gives an important update on the vision of Destiny Edinburgh.
In this part of the 'Our gospel' vision series, Pastor Pete takes time to unpack the why, how and what of starting new small groups.
As the church grows, there is a need for more intimacy in our relationships. Small groups are important components within the church and in this message, Pastor Pete shows why they are important and how you can be involved.
This is Part 1 of a five-week vision series about who we are as a church and what we believe God is calling us to do. In this message, Pastor Pete clearly unpacks the gospel, the good news that we believe and its power to change lives.
Pastor Liam Smith from Destiny Rosenheim shared with us a great and significant message of fixing our eyes on God and finding our rest in Jesus.
In this message Pastor Pete tackles the consumerist attitude people can have toward God, how it misses the mark and the true joy we find in knowing Jesus and finding our satisfaction in Him.
In life we experience many challenges, financial, physical, emotional and spiritual hardships. In this message we see that Jesus never abandons us in the storms of life, He is with us and He helps us overcome the storms.
God is our provider and meets our needs but often God meets our needs with more than enough! In this message we look at the heart of God to be generous and multiply the little that we offer into something that will make an impact beyond our life.
'Son of God', 'Sent One' & 'Son of Man' were all significant titles given to Jesus. In this message Pastor Pete unpacks the life-changing meaning of these titles and how we should view Jesus in the light of these.
Do you want to get well? was a question Jesus posed to a man who was crippled. In this message we understand that Jesus wants to meet our need and bring healing through His mercy and grace.
Our guest speaker, Jim Wilkinson, unpacks how Jesus is able to renew and restore life in us where we've been hurt and broken.
There is difference between true faith and false faith. In this message Pastor Pete shows us 3 identifiers of true and false faith and how we can identify them in our lives.
Pastor Pete unpacks the story of the Samaritan woman and how we can find complete and full satisfaction for our lives in Jesus.
John the Baptist made the claim about Jesus that 'He must become greater and I must become less'. In this message Mark unpacks what this means and the implication of Jesus' greatness in our life.
In this message Pastor Peter shows us why Jesus came into this world; to save us and give us hope for the future.
In this message guest speaker Daniel Cheah, from HSG in Malaysia, unpacks for us what it means to experience grace on a daily basis and how our lives can be transformed.
Being around Jesus wasn't always comfortable for His disciples. In this passage Pastor Pete unpacks how Jesus tackled racism, oppression and extortion head on.
Over the past 2000 years millions of people have decided to follow Jesus. During His time on earth Jesus had disciples who followed Him. In this message we look at what it means to follow Jesus and how we can do that in our lives.
In this powerful and life transforming message we hear the gospel of grace from Dr Creflo Dollar. We looked at the dangers of mixing law and grace and how we live in the new covenant.
John the Baptist describes Jesus as the one who will baptise with the Holy Spirit. In this message we investigate why John says this about Jesus, what the baptism in the Holy Spirit is and understanding our attitude toward the supernatural.
John describes Jesus as being full of grace. In this message Pastor Pete unpacks the gospel of grace and what it means that we are no longer subject to the law.
Pastor Pete kicks off the first message in our Jesus is_ series looking at John's gospel. In this message we look at what it means that Jesus is described by John as the Word.
Loneliness can cause great heartache. In this message Pastor Pete unpacks what the bible has to say about this struggle that many people face in Edinburgh and beyond.
In this message Judith focusses on the grief that follows losing a child and the hope we can have in God through it. In the UK, 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage, still birth or premature birth; 1 in 100 women experience recurrent miscarriages and 1 in 7 couples face difficulties conceiving (www.tommys.org; www.nhs.org). Despite the heart breaking common occurrence of this type of grief, society as a whole remains quiet about it. Unfortunately the first few minutes of this message are missing. Psalm 56 along with other Psalms of Lament shows us how we can grieve, how God is with us and points us to our God of hope. The message starts from where Judith talks about how grief can feel like an enemy.
Eventually death affects us all and we lose someone we love. In this message Pastor Paul vulnerably shares some of the hardest times in his life as well as offering the hope we can find in Jesus.
Two of the most powerful words you can say is 'Thank you'. We've a lot to be grateful to God for. In this message Pastor Pete unpacks how to live a grateful life.
When things are overwhelming we become stressed. In this message Pastor Graeme looks at what can cause us to become stressed and how to deal with it in our lives.
When things don't turn out the way we expect or want we can often end up disappointed. We can be disappointed with circumstances, people and God. How do we deal with disappointment in our life? Listen as Pastor Pete unpacks this message in our Life is a rollercoaster series.
There is a lot of stigma surrounding the subject of depression and mental health. In this message Dan shares his experience of depression, how we can understand depression and the hope we can have in God in the dark times in life.
It's possible to find joy in hard times as well as good times. In this message Pastor Peter unpacks helpful principles to help you find lasting joy.
Every year, about 2 billion people celebrate Easter. In this message, Pastor Pete shows us that through Jesus’ death and resurrection, God is the God of second chances, as well as the God who restores us when we fail.
Everyone hopes for different things. In this message Pastor Paul unpacks what the definition of biblical hope is, what that looks like in our lives and where we can find hope.
Doubt is something we can all struggle with from time to time but it's not something we often speak about in church. In this message Pastor Sammy unpacks what doubt is, what causes it and how do you deal with it.
Where do you find your contentment? In your relationships? Job? Money? How do you know if you're contented and how do you find contentment in life? In this message Pastor Pete unpacks what a life that is fully contented life looks like and how we can find true contentment in God.
The term Christian is confusing to many people, it brings up different connotations for different people depending on their experience, beliefs and relationships. But how does the bible define what a Christian is? In this message we look at the first time the term 'Christian' is ever used.
The gospel is an incredible message that God loves people no matter where they're from or who they are. In this message Pastor Pete unpacks this significant truth and it's implication for us as a church.
Saul was the most unlikely person to become a Christian, but when he met Jesus his world was turned upside down. In this message we look at the encounter that Saul had with Jesus.
Every life matters to God and God calls us to take opportunities to share the gospel with people. In this passage we see that Philip made a difference by simply asking questions.
Through His Holy Spirit God equips believers to move in power. How can you tell it's the real deal? In this passage Pastor Pete unpacks some great principles about spiritual power.
God uses people like us to reach others, He sometimes puts us into places at just the right time. In this message we find out how we can live our every day lives in awareness that God is at work and is strategically positioning us for great works.
Christmas can be chaotic. How can we find peace, joy and hope in this season? Listen in to this Christmas message.
Many people in our world are without homes, they've had to leave their homes and move away for safety and protection. Jesus was a refugee and in this special Carols by Candlelight message we see how He brings hope to all.
What would Christmas look like behind the scenes? What does Christmas look like from God's perspective? In this message, we look at how we can understand the Christmas story from heaven's perspective.
Stephen was described as a man who was full of grace, and he was also killed as the first Christian martyr. In this message we see what it means to be full of grace and how to live our lives as a witness of Jesus.
The early church faced problems and complaining started amongst some of the believers. In this passage we see how the leaders dealt with some of the issues. This Sunday is also social action Sunday as we look at what God has done amongst those in need in our city.
The early church faced problems and complaining started amongst some of the believers. In this passage we see how the leaders dealt with some of the issues. This Sunday is also social action Sunday as we look at what God has done amongst those in need in our city.
It seems that nothing lasts forever but the church is still around after 2000 years and still going strong. In this message we look at what made the early church unstoppable!
What goes on inside of you will reflect in the life you live. In this message Pastor Peter shows us the consequences of allowing deceit to be in your heart.
The resurrection of Jesus changed the lives of the disciples forever. In this sermon we see the message, power and hope of the resurrection and its centrality to the Christian faith.
We believe in a God for whom the supernatural is natural. In this message Pastor Peter unpacks an exciting study of a lame man being miraculously healed. How do we see miracles and healing in our lives? Does God want to use you to reach out others through signs and wonders? Have a listen to this message to find out more.
Andrew Owen oversees our Destiny network of churches. In this message he brings life changing truth from the book of Romans that will enable you to go from just getting by in life to becoming an overcomer and living life to the full.
God loves His church but what is church? In this message we look at the first church, what characterised it, and how we can outwork the same principles in church life today.
At Pentecost Peter preaches a powerful sermon which demands a response from the crowd. In this message we look at what the gospel message is and the challenge of this message to our lives today.
At Pentecost we see the powerful birth of the church. In this message Pastor Pete shows us the power of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, why He came and how we can encounter Him today in our daily lives.
Prayer was such an important part of the early church. In this message we look at the second part of our Acts series and focus on how the disciples prayed and the impact their prayer had on their lives and mission.
Pastor Monte Starkes is from Perimeter church in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. His expertise and passion on discipleship are widely sought after and he regularly speaks around the world on this subject. In this message, Pastor Monte unpacks some of the great discipleship principles that Jesus modelled and how they can be outworked in our lives.
We begin a new series looking at the book of Acts. It's all about Jesus and in this message Pastor Pete looks at the mission Jesus gives His disciples.
In this message, we look at what honour is and how can we live out the commandment to honour our father and mother, especially in our society where there are many broken homes and hurt families.
How do you raise children? Pastor Pete unpacks several principles of parenting which are applicable for those who are parents and those who will be in the future.
In this message, we look at the importance of life and why people are so valuable. Pastor Pete takes an honest look at the subject of abortion and its implications on people and society.
Sex is an important subject; it's all over the media; it affects every person. Many people have been hurt and have had negative experiences. But in this message, we look at what the Bible has to say about sex.
Is it possible for two people to be happy together forever? In the Song of Solomon, we learn 7 things that enable love to grow over time.
In this message Judith unpacks what it means to fully be dependent on God as a woman and what this looks like in the lives of women based on Proverbs 31.
In this message, Pastor Paul encourages and challenges men to 'act like men' and shares with us what this looks like in the lives of guys today.
Sue and her husband, Andrew, oversee the Destiny church network. In this message Sue challenges the church to look toward the God of miracles amidst the challenges of life.
In today’s climate, 50% of marriages are ending in divorce. This message looks at how we can build strong marriages.
Peter shared an important message at the annual CLAN Gathering conference for Christians and churches across the nation.
It's the little things in our relationships that erode them and cause breakdown over time. In this message we look at what these 'little foxes' are and how to deal with them together.
There are many differences between guys and girls, as well as from individual to individual. In this message Pastor Pete looks at how we communicate with others on an emotional level and discusses our 5 love languages.
This message takes an honest looks at the topics of lust and pornography and how they affect our lives and hearts. In this message there are also helpful resources mentioned for those who are addicted to pornography. (Parental discretion recommended)
Are you looking for love? How do you find 'the one'? In this message Peter presents the biblical approach to dating and how to find your spouse.
In this message, Pastor Pete encourages us to live a life that is fully satisfied in God, whatever season we are in.
The experience of being single varies with every person. Pastor Paul and his wife, Mandy, share their stories and give us great principles on how to live a fully satisfied, whatever stage of life you are in.
Real friends are important to have. In this message, we look at what a true friend is, and how we can be a true friend to others.
God loves the city of Nineveh. In this message we explore the reason why He loves it so much as well as God's heart and plan for our great city of Edinburgh.
Jonah was greatly concerned about a plant which died yet was completely unconcerned about a large city disconnected from God. God's heart was for the people of Nineveh. In this message we're challenged to look at the condition of our own heart and ask if it's aligned with His heart.
Are you angry? In this message we see how anger works in us and affect those around us. Jonah was angry for all the wrong reasons and God worked to expose where his heart was at and the idols which he clung to.
The book of Jonah is about God's mercy and grace toward the city of Nineveh but it is also about the mercy and compassion that God has on Jonah himself. In this message we are challenged to take an honest look at our own prejudices and attitudes toward others.
The city of Nineveh experienced a complete turn around and repentance after hearing Jonah's message of judgement from God. In this message we see our part to play in the change we want to see in Edinburgh.
Jonah was sent to Nineveh with a simple message for the people. For us, we are sent to our communities and work places with the message of God's love and mercy. In this message we discover some of the ways in which we can simply share the good news of Jesus.
Despite his disobedience Jonah was given a second chance by God to carry out the mission that he had been told. God is a God of second chances and through the cross we find that God doesn't give up on us.
How do we pray when difficulties happen in our lives? In this message we look at Jonah as he prays in the belly of the fish and learn how we can go from experiencing deep trouble to experiencing the deep grace of God.
On Easter Sunday we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. At His resurrection Jesus brought a message to His disciples that He is alive but also for them to travel to Galilee and meet Him there. In this message we see the impact in our lives of both parts of this resurrection message.
On this Good Friday we look at the final hours of Jesus' life. In this short reflection message we look at 3 significant cries of the cross.
God uses Jonah's disobedience as an opportunity to save sailors who had no experience of the true God. In this message we hear a clear gospel message and how we can share that with our friends, family and colleagues.
Everyone faces storms in life, challenges that rock us, whether through ill health, difficult circumstances or our disobedience to what God has told us. In this message we look at the storm that Jonah and the sailors experienced and how God used that for good.
Jonah was sent on a mission by God but he ran away. In this message Pastor Pete unpacks some of the reasons Jonah ran away from the task that God had planned for Jonah and also the things that are in our lives that can stop us following the will of God.
At the start of a brand new series we see that God is the central character in the epic story of Jonah and in this message we see that He is a God who speaks, sends and sees.
2020 Vision is our plans for the next 5 years to reach our city, surrounding area and beyond with the good news about Jesus. In the final message of the 2020 vision messages, Pastor Peter shares about how we can respond to enable each of member of the church to fully play their part in making the 2020 vision a reality.
2020 Vision is our plans for the next 5 years to reach our city, surrounding area and beyond with the good news about Jesus. In Part two of three 2020 vision messages, Pastor Graeme and the location teams share about what the plans for each of the Destiny Edinburgh locations.
2020 Vision is our plans for the next 5 years to reach our city, surrounding area and beyond with the good news about Jesus. In Part one of three 2020 vision messages, Pastor Pete unpacks the journey of Destiny Church Edinburgh so far and unveils the big plans for the next 5 years.
Sharon Dirckx from Ravi Zacharias International Ministries takes a look at one of the biggest questions that we all have - if God exists, how can He be good and how can He allow suffering?
Sharon Dirckx from Ravi Zacharias International Ministries tackles the question whether believing in God can be possible and rational in our modern times.
It’s important to understand the Bible, but how can we study it? Are there many meanings for one text? Which are the best translations of the Bible to study? In this message we look at some very important principles about interpreting the Bible.
Following the bible is not always easy or comfortable, for some people they feel it would be better to ignore parts of the bible. In this message we see that the bible is the final authority on life and what that looks like for us.
Does the bible contain contradictions? Is it infallible? In this message we look at part 2 of why we can trust the Bible and discuss the inerrancy and the infallibility of God’s Word.
Everybody is building their life on a foundation, what is yours? In this message we start a brand new series looking at the Bible and its importance in our life as we look at how it change us and why we read it, believe it and use it for the foundation in our life and our church.
The Apostle John spent 3 years with Jesus and was one of His closest disciples. In John 1, he gives a very clear declaration that Jesus is God and that God exists as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This message will help you have a deeper grasp of who God is and how He works in the world.
Christmas is a time of celebration and joy, but it can also be one of difficulty and pain. In this message, we explore what Christmas looks like from God's perspective; we see that things look different when we look at life from His viewpoint.
Genesis begins with a description of why the world is in the mess it’s in, as sin came into the world through the fall of man. Genesis then ends with a prediction from Jacob of the coming of Jesus the King who will put right what’s wrong in the world and restore mankind and creation to our original and true purpose.
Pastor Pete shares a vision message for the direction of Destiny Church Edinburgh over the coming years. Pete takes us on an overview of Acts and shows us the common theme of prayer and explains what the leadership are believing God is saying to the church about expanding to one church, many locations.
Most of us have been hurt in relationships and some of us have struggled with this pain for years. In this message, we look at Joseph’s life and the forgiveness displayed through his life and heart. Sammy unpacks for us what forgiveness is and what it is not. It is possible for us to forgive those who have hurt us and to live a life that is not consumed by bitterness.
Why do bad things happen? Is God really in control? In this message we tackle some of the big questions that we have as we continue to look at Joseph’s example and life. He went through betrayal, abandonment, discouragement and suffering but through it all he held on to God and His promises.
Life can be tough. Circumstances and situations can be challenging, what’s the key to persevering? In this message we continue to look at Joseph’s life. He faced many challenges but he held on to God, persevered and made a massive difference in the world as he fulfilled his destiny.
Pastor Pete shares 10 tips from the life of Joseph about how we can live out our faith in our workplaces. Every person has a purpose to make a difference from God, even in difficult circumstances we can choose to live for God and put Him first.
Jacob finds himself between a rock and a hard place, and in these moments, while he was not even searching, he encounters God through a dream and nothing is the same again. In this message we find out how an encounter with God leads you into a deeper walk with Him and we see where heaven meets earth.
Following God’s plan for our lives can sometimes look exciting when you move onto a new chapter in life but sometimes God says ‘stay put’. In this message, we look at Isaac’s faith and his obedience to stick it out even when circumstances were not ideal and the blessing that came with that.
In this message, Tony Sargent, former principal of International Christian College in Glasgow, shows us from the parable of the Good Samaritan the love of God, the true meaning of compassion and the different attitudes we should have towards those in need.
In Genesis 25 we see the end of an era as Abraham dies but Hebrews tells us that he died in faith. In this message we look at what it means to live a life of faith and die in faith, leaving a legacy for the next generation.
Pastor Pete takes on the question how should you go about looking for a spouse in a society where sex before marriage is the norm. In this passage we see Abraham’s servant searching for the right wife for Isaac and there’s plenty we can learn from him, both for those who are single and those who are already married.
When God asked Abraham to sacrifice His son, Isaac, as a sacrifice it was not because He wanted a dead sacrifice in Isaac but He wanted a living sacrifice in Abraham. In this message Pastor Pete unpacks one of the most emotional stories in the bible and shows how it is a story that mirrors the gospel in many ways.
This is one of the most controversial passages in the bible. In this message Pastor Pete unpacks the story of Sodom and it's destruction. God looks beyond our actions into our hearts and deals with the root problem that affects all of us.
Our guest speaker Tommy Tenney, who is a worldwide speaker and author, shares with us from 1 Samuel chapter 4. He shows us the importance of God’s presence going with us daily. Even when it seems God has departed He will bring good from the challenges in our lives.
God promises a son to Abram and it seems naturally impossible but within a year of the revelation that God is God Almighty this promise is fulfilled. In this message Pastor Pete explains how a big view of God and a small view of ourselves will help us to believe for the impossible.
Independence debate hosted by Peter Anderson. MSP Nigel Don represented the “Yes” Campaign and Annabel Goldie represented “Better Together”. There were statements made by both sides as well as questions from the audience.
In life we can try and make things happen in our own strength. In this message we see Abram and Sarai do this and the consequences of it. We look at some of the causes of not trusting completely for God’s timing and in His promises and also the grace He offers us in our impatience.
How do you get to heaven? There a lot of suggestions in the world but according to the bible there is one answer, we are justified by faith alone. In this message we look at the life of Abram and how by believing God it is accredited to him as righteousness.
Genesis Beginning, Abram Sarai, Abraham Sarah, Money Finance, Tithe Blessing, Lot Rescue, Melchizedek Hebrews, King Priest Through Genesis ch. 14 we get a glimpse of some of the great convictions that Abram carried. In this message we unpack some important subjects like tithing and financial security and how they impact our lives today.
In this message we are introduced to Abram as he experiences God calling him into a life where he is blessed and also becomes a blessing to the world. This message will inspire you as you realise that God still calls people to live significant lives.
In this story we are confronted with the issue of human pride - of living life as a 'selfie'. We also see God's reaction to our pride - He opposes it but gives grace to the humble. It is in him alone that we find hope, seen in the salvation story running from Genesis to Revelation!?
Noah and the ark is a story that is familiar with many people. However, this is not a children?s story and in this message we look at some big themes. God has a heart that is broken by the sin of the people and a heart that is completely just at all times. We see the beauty of grace and the promise of God even in the storms of our lives
Amidst the suffering and chaos of the first centuries of mankind, Genesis 5 records that there was one man, called Enoch, who walked with God. In this message we look at it means to walk with God when we're surrounded by a world that ignores God.
In this message we look at the story of Cain and Abel. Peter unpacks what led to the first murder, how sin is a danger in our lives and if we don't recognise and deal with it we can be in trouble.
Everyone knows that there's something wrong with the world, but where did it start? In this message we go back to the fall of man and discover how mankind turned away from God. We then look into what God's answer is to restore this relationship.
Liam Smith oversees the work of Destiny Ministries in Europe and is the local pastor of Destiny Church Rosenheim. Liam has a strong prophetic gifting and brings a message that he feels is relevant for Destiny Church Edinburgh at this point in our journey. This message is a call to get moving in what God has planned for your life and not to settle for less than that.
God said it was not good for man to be alone. The subject of marriage will affect everyone in one way or another and in this message Peter unpacks God's intended purpose for relationships and its relevance in our modern age. We explore some of the differences between the roles of men and women and how that works in marriage.
Bob Gass works with UCB to create daily bible reading notes, Word For Today, which are read by 7 million people worldwide on a daily basis. We were privileged to host Bob and UCB as they travelled the UK for the 20th anniversary tour of Word For Today. Bob shared a very powerful message with us about living in Christ with the awareness of what He has done for us by saving us and completely trusting Him each day.
In this message Peter unpacks the creation of mankind and that God created human beings in His image therefore we believe all life is immensely valuable. He also takes time to look at some deep issues of abortion and suicide.
Since the beginning of time God has had a plan for planet earth. In this message we take to look at this plan as unveiled through scripture, and what this means for our lives on a daily basis.
At the end of creation God rests. In this message Sammy unpacks the purpose of the Sabbath rest as God intended and what it means to us today. He shares some practical tips to help us keep going in a busy world.
We begin an epic new series looking at the book of Genesis. Peter unpacks the first 6 days of creation, some of the controversies that surround the text and the implications for us of this important and essential chapter at the start of the bible.
Here is the second part of our four distinctive values that make us "us". Find out what we, at Destiny Edinburgh, value, love and are passionate about.
Pastor Pete unpacks the first two of our four distinctive values that make us "us”. Find out what we, at Destiny Edinburgh, value, love and are passionate about.
What would you say to someone who was facing the toughest time in their life? Peter spoke to the early church about the new life that's found in Jesus through His death and resurrection to encourage them. Through the resurrection of Jesus it's possible to have our past forgiven, a secure future and power in our present.
Paul takes time to unpack several questions surrounding the cross as he shares a message that helps us reflect on who the cross is for, what Jesus took away for us and how should we react in light of these things.
God is good and all goodness comes from Him. We naturally worship what we see as good and enjoy. In this message we find out that when see and understand God's goodness our response is praise and worship.
In this message we see that Psalm 23 unveils God as our great shepherd and our host. He knows our needs, protects and guides us and we see how, in God, we find ultimate contentment.
When our circumstances bring us down we need to make the choice to look up. This Psalm calls us to look to God as our helper when we feel overwhelmed. This message unpacks what that will look like in our life and the confidence we can have in God to watch over us at all times.
This message unpacks a famous Psalm about God's protection for us. Even when times may seem tough God protects us and delivers us. As we dwell with God then He covers us with His protection, learn how we can experience this in our lives.
All people are worshippers, whether we're Christians, atheists, live in Scotland or live in India. In this message Peter unpacks what idolatry looks like in the Scottish setting, how we become like what we worship and how God is better than any idol we could have.
The angelic beings in heaven constantly sing 'Holy, Holy, Holy'. They have been profoundly impacted by the Holiness of God. We should be too. But what does it mean that God is Holy, and how should we respond? We endeavour to answer these questions in this message.
Psalm 104 is a beautiful poetical description of the early chapters of Genesis showing God to be both the creator and as the one who sustains life. In this message we dig deeper into this awesome truth and how we can put our confidence in Him.
When God speaks, it changes everything. David writes Psalm 29 showing us how nature reveals God as sovereign and in control, even in storms.
Beginning of a new series in the Psalms looking at who God is. This message gives us a big picture of God as the eternal God as well as comparing the eternality of God with our own mortality and the good news that God entered into time as Jesus to give us eternal life.
In this message we answer the questions: How does God give to us and how does our giving impact the lives of others?
Find out the importance and meaning of having a generous heart and the purpose of God blessing us with prosperity.
How we handle our money is important. In this message we look at how we do that as a church and 5 helpful suggestions for how we can handle our money wisely in our own lives.
We begin a 4 part series looking at how generous God is, how He inspires our giving and wisdom on handling finance.
God was very deliberate in planning every detail of Jesus’ birth. In this message, we look at the significance of the shepherds.
At this year’s carol service, we took time to look at the great truth that Jesus is none other than God with us. We hope that this message inspires you and helps you encounter Jesus for yourself.
One encounter with the King will change your life forever. The Magi (the wise men), having met Jesus, were forever changed. In this message, we investigate how we can prepare ourselves for an encounter with God.
Psalm 24 was written by David describing the time when he brought the ark of the Lord into Jerusalem. Although David was one of the most famous kings in the world at the time, he knew that he needed the presence of a greater King, God himself in the centre of his life.
In this message we investigate how we, like David, can encourage ourselves by remembering the great benefits of God in our lives and experience the impact that has on our souls.
Psalm 73 was written by Asaph describing how he nearly fell away from God due to an internal battle and how he eventually pulled through.
King David was a renowned man of God and a great leader. He did make some big mistakes, however, and Psalm 51 records David's prayer of repentance after his most famous blunders. This message aims to help us understand what true repentance is.
Psalm 46 instructs us to be still and know God. In this message we see what that can look like in our life and how to have confidence in God even in the challenges of life.
We investigate the link between your success in life and your being rooted and planted in a local church.
Psalm 100 takes us on a journey describing both how and why we praise God. It is one of the most famous psalms in the Bible, focusing on joyful praise emanating from a heart overflowing with thankfulness for God's goodness and loving-kindness.
David writes Psalm 63 while on the run in a desert. In this psalm David gives us 3 big keys to surviving the deserts in our own lives.
David wrote this psalm at the end of his life. He encourages people not to allow their hearts to envy those who seem to be doing well, yet are pursuing sin and wickedness. He gives us one of the greatest keys to overcoming in life, namely that we should delight ourselves in the Lord.
Psalm 84 describes a person whose heart has been captivated with God's agenda. As we unpack this psalm we discover the great benefits and impact that God's agenda has on this person's life and on the lives of those around him.
Israel's King David lived a life of struggle and battle against enemies without and enemies within. In Psalm 27 David reveals the secret to his overcoming despite the immense pressures he lived under. He prays and seeks God for 'one thing'. This one thing is also the secret to our own success in life.
In this Psalm we see a man going through depression - his prayer during depression is not for relief, but for more of God. In this message we discover the value of thirsting after God.
Throughout the Bible we are encouraged to persevere in our faith and in our praying. In this message we take time to look at a parable where Jesus links perseverance to praying.
This message focuses on a parable Jesus told about the persistent widow. Its message is to encourage us to always pray and not give up. If you're struggling to persevere in prayer, this message is for you.
In this message we take time to investigate the impact that unity and agreeing together has when people pray.
"There has never been a spiritual awakening in any country or locality that did not begin in united prayer." (A.T. Pierson). In this message we look at how our prayers can pave the way for God to revive the church and transform the city with the gospel.
Prayer by itself is effective and in this message we investigate the Bibles teaching that prayer coupled with fasting is even more effective.
Many books have been written on the subject of spiritual warfare, but sadly a large number of them advocate a form of spiritual warfare which we don\'t see taught in the Bible. In this message we look at what the Bible actually says about taking ground spiritually.
In this message we investigate what the Bible says about Satan, his demons, and their potential effect on our lives. This message will equip you with an understanding of the spiritual realm and how you can be safe from the powers of darkness.
For most people, prayer is about getting what they want, however the Bible reveals that effective prayer is when we pray what God wants. In this message Pastor Peter unpacks how to pray in the will of God.
Many of us are familiar with the Lord's prayer - Jesus' famous pattern prayer. In this message, Ivan outlines another pattern for prayer called the 'Tabernacle Prayer'. This pattern takes us on an exciting journey through the Old Testament tabernacle and culminates in the 'Most Holy Place' - a place of great intimacy with God.
The sermon helps us to look deeper at the meaning of our words and how we use them when we praise God. It tries to imagine how God would perceive our attempts to communicate with him and calls the church to meaningful, emotional and connected prayer and praise.
Jesus taught us that effective prayer starts with us acknowledging God as 'Our Father'. In this message we look at the impact that knowing God as Father has on our prayer life.
All genuine believers want to please God, but not all believers believe that God is pleased with them. In this message we try to answer the question - do I please God?
David in Israel's history was their most famous King. In this message we investigate how God's Father-heart had dramatically had an impact on his life.
When Jesus arrived on earth, the mystery about God was over. Jesus Himself said: "He who has seen Me has seen the Father..." (John 14:9). In this message we look at how Jesus revealed the Father to the world.
Jesus said: "...unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 18:3). In this message we look at what it means to become like a child.
Is God punishing me? When facing tough times in life many believers genuinely ask this question. In this message we look at how Father God interacts with His children during times of suffering.
In ancient Roman culture it wasn't uncommon for slave children to be adopted as sons into Roman homes. In Paul's letters he reveals to us that this is what happens to us when we come to God, we're adopted into His family.
For many people the focus of Jesus' famous story commonly called "The Prodigal Son" is on the younger rebellious son. However as we take a closer look at the story in its context we realise that the true focus should be on the elder son. In this message we look at how God, the Father, interacts with "elder sons".
Many of us have heard about the love of God. But do we really get it at a heart level? Do we understand that God is an affectionate Father towards His children? In this message you'll be encouraged to take your understanding of the Father's love to the next level.
And I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty? (2 Corinthians 6:18). God wants to be our Father. He has done everything for this to be possible. The heart of God is for you to have an intimate relationship with him. In this message guest speaker Brian Hayes encourages us to pursue the heartbeat of God who is always for us.
God is described in the New Testament many times as a Father. But what kind of Father is He? What does the Bible mean when it uses the phrase 'Abba Father' and what relevance does that have for us today? Find out in this message.
The parable of the prodigal son is one of the most famous short stories in the world - in it Jesus reveals to us God's Father-heart. In this message we specifically look at the Father's interactions with the younger son.
Throughout the Bible, we see God expressing His deep love for human kind. One of the key ways it describes God is as 'Father'. In this message, we'll start at Genesis, where we see God\'s Father-heart expressed in creation, how the Father's heart is broken at the Fall, how He yearns for the relationship with humankind to be restored, and finally how Jesus makes it possible for us to be adopted again into God's family
In this Easter message we look at the life changing conversation Jesus had with the thief on the other cross.
What happens when I die? Can I have an assurance that I’m going to heaven? How should we respond emotionally to death? In this message, we look at what the Bible says about this highly important theme.
Most people agree that something is wrong with the world we live in! No one is immune to suffering. Are there answers that give hope? Is God really in control? Does He care? This message unpacks these key questions.
What is the purpose of life? In today’s message, we answer this question by contrasting the secular approach to the views presented in the Bible.
We are living in the worst economic climate for many decades. The economy is affecting everybody in some ways. So, how are we to live in these difficult times? Has the Bible got anything to teach us? Find out in this message.
Many people have been put off Christianity by the hypocrisy that they witness in the lives of those who call themselves Christian. In this message we take an honest look at this important subject and look at positive ways we can all progress into authenticity in our lives and faith.
In this message, we dig below the surface of what the Bible teaches about sex. We’re not just looking at what the Bible says, but at why the Bible would say such things.
There are so many religions, worldviews and philosophies around our world. Do I even need to choose one, and if so, which one? Why were the claims of Jesus of Nazareth so different to any other world religions or philosophies, and what are the implications if what He said was actually true? Find out in this message.
There was a time when virtually everyone in Britain acknowledged the existence of God. Today there is widespread doubt and apathy about the question of God's existence. Christians believe, however, that there is convincing evidence for God. Discover some of this evidence in this message.
In this message, Pastor Pete takes time to unpack our church's vision and also gives a general update on how things are going.
In this message we look at the huge subject of the Trinity and how this truth about God impacts our lives, church and city.
God calls all believers to be missionaries. In this message we investigate how we can effectively introduce our world to God.
What is eternal life? Many people define eternal life as merely endless existence, however Jesus goes much further in His definition. In this message we investigate the nature of eternal life and the experience of knowing God.
Jesus told his disciples "no one will take away your joy." In this message we look at 3 sources of lasting joy in our lives.
In the beginning God created us to "be fruitful" (Genesis 1:28), but because of the fall regression instead of fruitfulness became the norm in our lives. In this message we look at how our connection with Jesus will empower us to be fruitful and fulfil Gods purpose for our lives.
Marmite; you either love it or hate it. When Jesus was on the earth he caused two similar reactions. People either loved him or hated him. In this passage Jesus warns His disciples and anyone who follows Him don't be surprised if they react to you the same way they reacted to me. (John 15:18) "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first".
Our inheritance in God is vast. In this message we look at the great things that are ours when we're His - as outlined in John 14.
Jonathan Berry came to faith aged 24, whilst in a long-term gay relationship. Today he is the Director of True Freedom Trust, an organisation committed to equipping Christians to offer practical love and support to fellow-believers who struggle with same-sex attractions. In this message he takes an honest look at faith and sexuality.
In this message we look at the nature of true love for God and how it positively impacts our lives
In John 14:12 Jesus shocks us by telling us that we can expect to do even great things than He did! In this message we look into what Jesus actually meant and how this applies to our lives today.
Jesus clearly declares Himself to be one and the same as God. In this message we unpack these famous claims in John 14 and investigate the Deity of Christ.
Malcolm Round is the senior minister at St. Mungo's church in Edinburgh. He has a clear passion for the real presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives and churches. In this message he explains the importance of being continually renewed by the Spirit.
At a time of great crisis Jesus said to His disciples: "Do not let your hearts be troubled..." In this message we investigate the 3 remedies Jesus gives us to help us overcome a troubled heart.
Christians are known for many things - often negative things. However Jesus taught us that we should be known for our love for one another. In this message we unpack these famous words of Jesus.
Peter and Judas both denied Jesus, but one went onto a life of influence and significance, while the other committed suicide and went to eternal damnation. In this message we investigate the key issues which made the difference.
Jesus on the night before His crucifixion served His disciples by washing their feet. In this message we look at the significance of this servant-hearted act for our lives today.
George Verwer is the founder of Operation Mobilisation and has been a catalyst for thousands of missionaries heading to some of the most unreached parts of our world. In this unforgettable interview, he shares about the highs and lows of his life and ministry.
Guest speaker George Verwer shares the story of his life as Founder and Director of Operation Mobilisation one of the biggest world missions organisations in the world. In this message he shares 7 things that have helped him keep on keeping on and not give up.
Peter Wenz pastors the the largest charismatic church in Germany. In addition to his ministry in the local church, Peter leads a network of churches and ministries in 20 countries. His core message is the love and goodness of God and the necessity to lead a consequent and authentic lifestyle.
In this message we look at the "power gifts" of the Holy Spirit, namely: healing, miracles and faith. God is Omnipotent, this means He's all powerful. We discover that God desires to display His power through His people.
God is a speaking God. One of the key ways God speaks is through His people. In this message we look at the 3 vocal gifts of the Spirit listed in 1st Corinthians 12, namely: the gift of prophecy, the gift of speaking in tongues and the gift of interpretation of tongues.
Alan Gardner is a council member and business man from Peterhead, north of Aberdeen. God uses Alan very powerfully in the marketplace allowing him to see many miracles and healings in the lives of ordinary people who he encounters. In this message you will be inspired to step out, share your faith and pray for miracles.
We discover that God's intention for believers is for us to display His personality in us (the fruits of the Spirit) and His power through us (the gifts of the Holy Spirit). This message is part 1 of 3 messages on the gifts of the Holy Spirit as listed in 1 Corinthians 12.
How do you overcome addictions and habits and see lasting change in your life? The Bible teaches us that God gives us His power to change. This message will give you practical steps to help you see the fruit of the Spirit in your life.
As believers, we are children of God. That means we are supposed to live life intimately with our Father, and in turn we can be led by the our Father through the Holy Spirit. Find out how in this message.
Everyone is led by something. Followers of Christ are supposed to be led by the Holy Spirit. But what does this mean? Find out more in this message.
The blessing of God is ours. It is not just something Christians can talk about but it is something for us to experience every single day. Sue explains that through Jesus and because of His grace, we can enjoy this blessing in every season and be a blessing to others too.
The Bible tells us that it was for "freedom that Christ has set us free". But are we really living in the freedom that Christ has made available to us? Are we still living under law? In this message, Andrew challenges believers to lay hold of and enjoy the freedom they have in Christ.
Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed? (Acts 19:2). This was Paul's question to the new believers in Ephesus and today the question remains for us. In this message we investigate an experience the Bible calls the baptism with the Holy Spirit; an experience which typically is separate to our conversion.
How can unholy people be filled with the Holy Spirit? In this message we investigate: who the Holy Spirit is, how is it possible for Him to dwell in us, and what does He do in our lives.
In this message Peter spells out the reasons why we're going to be a church that plants churches around the world. "The mark of a great church is not its seating capacity, but its sending capacity." (Mike Stachura)
Do we feel the pain of others? The Bible paints a picture of the church as a body of people who have "equal concern for each other" (1 Cor. 12:25). In this message we look at how God empowers us to "Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn." (Rom. 12:15)
This passage reveals how it is God's heart that you flourish. He reveals how: being planted in Him and planted in the local church.
In this message we investigate how each person has a unique and vital role to play in the life of the church.
In our world, greatness tends to be defined by wealth, popularity, fame and the like. Does God have anything to say about greatness though? And if He did, what would He say are the keys for achieving it? Find out how Jesus defined greatness and how He said it can be achieved.
In this message Pastor Pete spells out the process of how we make disciples. We see this message as a pivotal going forward as a church into the future God has for us. This is part 2 of a 2 part message.
In this message Pastor Pete spells out the process of how we make disciples. We see this message as a pivotal going forward as a church into the future God has for us. This is part 1 of a 2 part message.
1 Peter 2:9 says that "you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light." Why do we exist as a church and what have we been called to do? Pastor Sammy answers these two very important questions in this message.
In this message preached on Easter Sunday we look at how the resurrection of Jesus impacted the lives of Peter, Thomas and John.
The Bible clearly says that men and women have been created in the image of God. This means that we will understand characteristics of God's nature by looking at the way men and women are uniquely wired. The Bible is also clear that God is Father, sometimes even referring to God as husband, but can God's character be equally seen in womanhood?
Relationships can be a painful subject. In addition to this the culture we live in can often influence the way we approach love, relationships, and dating. This message focuses on what the Bible has to say about these things.
We believe that marriage was God's idea and therefore for a marriage to be a success we need to build our relationships on the foundation of God's scripture. In this message Peter takes us on a journey looking at what scripture says about marriage.
What comes first mission or community? In this message we discover that our community as a church comes from us being on mission in the world. Jesus said: "As You sent Me into the world, I have sent them into the world." (John 17:18)
Building on the foundation of other messages in this series, Graeme looks into the key things that marked out the early Christians as a true 'New Covenant Community'. In this message, we also explore what true biblical 'fellowship' is, and various behaviours that either enhance or inhibit the formation of genuine biblical community.
At the last supper, Jesus took the cup and said: "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you." (Luke 22:20, NIV). The next day as Jesus died on the cross God was making it possible for us to enter into an eternal covenantal relationship with Himself.
In the ancient world covenants between individuals or groups was commonplace. Throughout the Bible we see God relating to His people on the basis of covenant. In this message Peter investigates what covenant means and how it impacts our lives today.
It is so easy to get stuck in the past - either in a negative past, which cripples us, or in a positive past, which causes us to rest on our laurels. In Philippians 3, Paul writes to encourage us not to get stuck in the past, but instead to be in pursuit of God and His purpose for our lives.
In this the last recorded parable of Jesus, He reveals that on judgement day God will call us to account for our deeds (or lack of). The big truth in this parable is that true faith will evidenced by acts of love. Faith is like calories, you can't see them but you can sure see the results.
In this message, Pastor Pete takes time to honestly appraise where Destiny Church is at - looking at both its strengths and weaknesses. As we go into the next year, we're committed to growing a healthy church and we're excited about the future.
There are 3 things you can do with your life: you can waste it, you can spend it or you can invest it. In the Parable of the Talents Jesus teaches us how we can invest our lives.
In the parable of the 10 virgins we discover that a superficial faith isn't sufficient for access to the Kingdom of God. In this message you'll be provoked to develop a deep persevering faith, and an authentic relationship with God.
In this message we answer 4 questions: 1) What it means to be a good steward? 2) How to avoid being bad steward? 3) How does the Bible say about hell? 4) How does the Bible describe heaven? We agree with C. S. Lewis when he said: "Christians who did most for the present world were just those who thought most of the next."
In this message we start with Jesus' parable of the Fig Tree and then zoom out to take a broad look at what the Bible teaches regarding the end of the world and Jesus' return.
What if this life was not all that there is? What if the choices we made today had an impact on our eternal destiny? When you fully grasp that there is more to life than just the here and now, you start to live in "light of eternity." This will not only change your approach to life, but also your perspective on it.
In the parable of the wedding feast, God is pictured as a King who invites the world to a great feast. The questions we investigate in this message are - have you accepted the invitation and are you spreading God's invitation to others?
In one parable Jesus gives us an overview of the whole Bible and an amazing description of God's world purpose. In this message we look at answers to some huge questions: What is the future of Israel? What is the purpose of the church? And, what does the Son of God mean?
In the parable of the two sons Jesus describes two people who changed their minds, one negatively the other positively. Our ability to change our mind is essential for us making big progress in life.
Typically this parable is called "the workers in the vineyard," however the parable is not really about the workers, it's more about the generous employer, who represents God in the story. In this message we discover 3 great truths about God.
In the parable of the unforgiving servant Jesus gives us great insight into the scale of God?s forgiveness and God's expectation of us to in-turn fully forgive others. In truth everything I do, in the way I relate to human beings, reveals how I relate to God.
Casey Treat pastors the largest church in the Pacific Northwest region of the USA, with over 10,000 people attending weekly services. As a teenager, Casey Treat was involved with drugs and at the age of 19, he entered a rehab centre where he was born again and learned how to renew his mind through the Word of God. Since then, Casey Treat has shared the straightforward message that God's Word works and that through the renewing of the mind by the Word of God and the power of the Holy Spirit, we can all live a victorious and prosperous Christian life here on this earth.
In the parable of the lost sheep we are given a wonderful picture of God's heart for straying humanity. In this message Peter unpacks the parable and then goes onto share some strategic steps which we're taking in Edinburgh this year.
In this parable Jesus highlights that human beings are on a search for God, and that ultimate fulfilment only comes when we find Him. Augustine put it well when he said: "We are made for You O God and our hearts are restless until they have found their rest in You."
Jesus describes the Kingdom of Heaven as a treasure which is worth our all. In this message preached during the Edinburgh Festival services, Peter unpacks this great parable.
Jesus asks his disciples a very simple question. Do you understand all these things? In this message we explore how Jesus wants us to understand the truths about his Kingdom, and that these truths should grip our hearts and cause us to be changed from the inside out. When the message of God's kingdom has gripped us Jesus encourages us to be channels of this "ancient" message, and present it relevantly to the culture we find ourselves in.
Life is demanding. There are many pressures on our time and resources, and because of this, we can end up allowing life to be in control of us rather than feeling in control of our lives. In this message, Sue seeks to remind us of four areas of life worthy of real consideration and forethought.
Many Christians believe that God's grace in their lives is conditional on their good behaviour; that the promise of "no condemnation" only applies to those who live life impeccably. But is this what the Bible teaches? Find out in this message.
Jesus' first coming must have seemed undramatic to the Jews who expected the Messiah to conquer Rome and rule in Jerusalem. However Jesus in the parables of the mustard seed and the leaven revealed that while God's Kingdom seems to have a small beginning, it would ultimately fill and influence everything.
In the Parable of the Dragnet we find a clear description of our mission as the church to share the good news with the world around us. In this message we investigate our mission and our standing before God.
"Let both grow together until the harvest?" (Matthew 13:30). At first glance the parable of the Wheat and the Weeds portrays a harsh an unmerciful picture of God's dealings with man. However as we look deeper we discover a parable depicting God's incredible mercy and patience for people and His people's mission on earth.
In this the first message on the Parables we look at the Parable of the Sower. Here Jesus gives us insight into how our heart condition ultimately determines how receptive we are to God's truth.
Dads can become a revelation of what God is like to their kids. And similarly, God can become a revelation of what fatherhood is like to dads. In this message, we investigate and stand in awe of the fatherhood of God.
At the end of the Sermon on the Mount we read: "when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, for he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes." (Matthew 7:28-29, ESV). In this message we investigate what it was about Jesus that caused the crowds to respond to Him this way.
All living things undergo change. It follows therefore, that followers of Jesus who have a living relationship with Him should be constantly changing. Are you? In this message, Graeme seeks to challenge believers to embrace change and growth in their walk with God, and offers keys on how to fully engage with this process.
Are you sure that you're eternally secure? In these verses Jesus reveals to us that on judgement day many will call Him "Lord, Lord" but He will tell them "I never knew you". In this message we will investigate what it really means to be saved.
Do you sometimes believe that your life isn't valuable or that you don't really matter? Do you doubt that there is a reason for your existence and a purpose for your life? If so, this message is for you. In it, Graeme seeks to affirm your worth in God and the importance of finding your calling.
This is a vision update message shared by Pastor Pete. It focusses on Destiny Edinburgh being the "body of Christ" and unveils some of the exciting plans and changes we're bringing.
Jesus warns us to - "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves." (Matthew 7:15, ESV).
“A man who was completely innocent, offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies, and became the ransom of the world. It was a perfect act.”
Tim Brown and his wife Allison were hugely influential in Peter Anderson's life in his teenage years while they all served God together as part of Destiny Church, Glasgow. In this message we are challenged to share our faith.
In these verses in Matthew 7 we find some of Jesus' most challenging statements. He reveals to us that there are: two ways (the broad and the narrow), two crowds (the many and the few), two destinations (life and destruction) and two gates (the wide and the narrow). Prepare to be challenged to the core.
"One hundred years from now, it will not matter what my bank account was, how big my house was, or what kind of car I drove. But the world may be a little better, because I was important in the life of a child." (Forest Witcraft)
Matthew 7:12 is probably the most famous statement of Jesus. For many unreligious people this statement become their motto in life. In this message we investigate this world changing statement of Christ and it's implications for our lives today.
Jesus controversially said: "...do not throw your pearls before pigs..." Here we find Him teaching us that we must be wise in the way we present precious truths to people.
"Judge not, that you be not judged..." is one of the most misquoted Bible verses around today. It doesn't mean that you can't express an opinion about others. Nor does it mean we must be easy going and tolerant . In this message we take time to investigate these famous words and pack their powerful meaning for our lives today.
After relocating from Glasgow to Aberdeen to pioneer a church, David was involved in a serious accident in which he broke his neck and was left paralysed. David has amazed and inspired everybody by holding on to his deep faith in God, and has continued the work in Aberdeenshire despite his condition. In this message David shares how you can be free in the midst of suffering.
Jesus teaches us that our level of worry is directly related to the level to which we trust God - big worry is a result of "little faith". Can you trust the unseen God with your practical needs in life?
Dr Rob Waller is Consultant Psychiatrist at St John’s Hospital and Director of Mind and Soul. In this message, he draws on the truth of the Bible and professional experience to show us how we can have freedom from worry.
Jesus said: "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth? but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven?" The way you use money will be determined by how real is heaven to you.
It is possible to be unforgiven by people yet forgiven by God, but it is not possible to unforgiving towards people and forgiven by God. In this message we look into how God's forgiveness motivates our forgiveness.
Andrew Murray said: "The power of prayer depends on our apprehension of who it is to whom we pray." While some people find their prayers limited because of a wrong view of self, others find their prayers limited by a warped view of God. In this message we look at who God is and how this impacts our praying.
In Matthew 6:16-18 Jesus does two things - He exposes the hypocrisy of religious insincere fasting and He endorses the power of sincere fasting as an expression of authentic faith. In this message we investigate what difference fasting makes to prayer.
Matthew 6:9-13; is one of the most famous passages in the Bible. It is commonly known as the "Lord's Prayer" and it is where Jesus teaches his disciples how to pray. In this message we unpack the Lord's Prayer to learn how Jesus intended us to pray authentically.
Matthew 6:9-13; is one of the most famous passages in the Bible. It is commonly known as the "Lord?s Prayer" and it is where Jesus teaches his disciples how to pray. In this message we unpack the Lord's Prayer to learn how Jesus intended us to pray authentically.
Jesus tells us that when you pray "your Father knows what you need before you ask Him." (Matthew 6:8). In this message we try to answer two big questions: If the Father knows what I need then how can He leave some prayers seemingly unanswered? If He already knows and if He already has a plan why pray?
"pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you." (Matthew 6:6, ESV). Who you are before God is the most important thing about you. It's more important than who you are before people. It will define your life more than any other factor. It reveals who you really are.
Hypocrisy is acting a lie rather than telling a lie. Jesus challenges us in Matthew 6 to live authentically without acting and to give authentically.
In Matthew 5 Jesus spells out for us what it really means to "love your neighbour" and at the same time He gives us a great insight into God's love for us.
Aliens are little green men from another planet, aren't they? Well, maybe in the movies. In the Bible, aliens are something quite different; people for whom God's heart aches. So what are aliens according to the Bible? And how can we make sure we love them as God desires us to? In this message, Graeme seeks to answer these questions.
According to a survey conducted by the BBC, Edinburgh is the loneliest place to live in the UK. However, in contrast to this, the Bible is clear each of us was made for community. In a city of great isolation, how do we, as a growing church in Edinburgh, continue to be a community? Furthermore, what does real community actually look like?
Today we make heroes of those who "don't take nothin' from nobody" type of people. No matter how wronged or unjustly insulted we are, Jesus urges us to keep our hearts free from anger, bitterness and vengeance which will destroy us, and instead offer forgiveness and leave revenge to God.
Who can we trust these days? Can we trust politicians, the press, or sales reps? In this message we learn the importance of following God's example of always being true to our word and keeping our promises.
Believers, according to Jesus, are "not of this world." Why then, do we live restricted by the limitations that others tend to impose on us? If "all things are possible to him who believes" (Mark 9:23), then surely believers should live an unlimited life. In this message, Dr Jerry Savelle challenges mindsets and encourages God's people to think bigger.
God thinks sin is really serious - why? Today Peter tells us how we need to be ruthless to deal with the causes of sin, because its consequences can affect us eternally and damage the very source of our lives - our heart.
Today in the UK half of all marriages end in divorce - this fact has massive implications on every aspect of society. The Bible has a lot to say about the subject of divorce, offering wisdom to the married, protection for the children and hope for the divorced.
God is not against sex! He designed it for pleasure within marriage. Jesus identified adultery as not just the physical act, but even the intention to lust. You were not made for sex but for God, the ultimate source of satisfaction.
Are you the same on the inside as you are on the outside? We readily accept that murder of another human being deserves God's judgement, but Jesus said the intention to murder starts in the heart as anger and bitterness - which equally deserve His judgement.
If you are intent on fulfilling your God-given purpose in life, you will hear many opposing "voices" trying to undermine, accuse, discourage and distract you from your destiny. In this message we learn Nehemiah's successful strategy to overcome all distractions as he completed the work of God.
"All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be" (Ps. 139:16). It would be tragic not to fulfil the unique purpose God had in mind for you before you were even born. In this message you will hear how your God-given giftings are a massive indicator of your calling in life.
What are you passionate about? That's the most important question to ask when searching for life purpose. When God's passion becomes your passion, then you'll find your purpose. As Nehemiah walked with God, God's passion for Jerusalem became Nehemiah's passion: to rebuild its demolished walls & restore its reputation.
Jesus made it clear that our first priority as Christians ought to be to "love God with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength." Many Christians struggle to do this because the image of God they've held in their minds is a misrepresentation, a warped view of God. In this message, Graeme seeks to dispel common myths about the nature of God and introduce us to ‘His Father’ heart.
Ever wondered which OT laws are still applicable in the NT age, and which should be discontinued? Or wondered if we are still required to obey the Ten Commandments? In this message Pete shows how keeping external laws (religion) can never change our internal motives (sin) or make us right with God. God did not abolish those OT laws, but He fulfilled them in Jesus who gave His sinless life as a once-and-for-all offering for our sin to bring us to God through faith in Him.
A very wealthy and successful businessman, Ivan found himself in the place where he had everything life could offer, but in his heart there was an emptiness and a longing for true happiness. On one particular evening, Ivan met a man who told him about Jesus and about the hope that He offers. This was to be the turning point in Ivan's life. Today, Ivan and his wife Daphne work extensively with the poor and travel around the world telling people the good news about God's love.
Bad news and good news! The bad news is that the world is regressing into dark moral decay. The good news is that God's solution is to populate the earth with His citizens to bring light into darkness, hinder decay and transform society through their influence. In this message we learn how to be effective citizens.
Jesus said that those who are persecuted are blessed - this seems like a crazy statement in a world that emphasises getting satisfaction with no personal sacrifice. In this message you will discover why Jesus considered true persecution a blessing.
We learn from this message that the Bible's definition of peace is not the absence of conflict (as in a truce) but is found through being at peace with God who can remove our sin, which is the cause and root of our conflict with both God and man.
What fruit is your life producing? There is one source - the heart. In this message Peter tells us that it is the condition of our hearts which determines all that we are and do in life, not our external environment.
Is God's mercy towards us His response to our mercy towards others? Or is our merciful response to other a response to God's immeasurable mercy towards us? In this message you'll discover the scale of God's mercy towards us which will give you a fresh motivation in showing mercy to others.
Humans hunger and thirst. Sadly instead of pursuing a right relationship with God we hunger and thirst after secondary things in life. In this message Jesus teaches us the primary thing we should hunger and thirst after, which results in satisfaction we've all been looking for.
Jesus said: "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth." A meek person isn't someone with a weak personality but rather it's a person who has brought their strengths under God's control. In this message Peter unpacks the true meaning of meekness from the Bible.
In a world that is devoted to seeking pleasure, Jesus' statement - "Blessed are those who mourn...", seems to completely go against the grain. In this message we look at what type of "mourning" Jesus considers blessed and we'll investigate what it means to be truly "comforted".
This message is split into two halves. In the first half Peter introduces the Sermon on the Mount series, looking at Matthew the former tax-collector and Jesus. In the second half we look at the first beatitude "Blessed are the poor in spirit."
Julyan Lidstone is Operation Mobilisation’s leader for Central and South East Asia, and as such works extensively among Muslims in many of the hostile parts of the world. Here, Julyan discusses the differences between the Christian faith and the Islamic faith. He also challenges us to love and to have a better understanding of Muslims.
The Apostle Paul was an expert in presenting the timeless message in a timely way. In Acts 17 we see Paul speaking in Athens to pagans, philosophers and atheists. He skilfully presents Jesus to people who have had no prior knowledge of the true God. This passage contains keys for us as we seek to engage the modern world with truth.
In Galatians 1:8 Paul warns that "...if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let him be eternally condemned!" We need to be sure that we know, understand and communicate accurately this message we call the gospel. In this message Peter investigates the gospel which the apostles preached in Acts.
In Acts 1:8 we find the last words of Jesus prior to His ascension. His last words are a call for us to be witnesses for Him in our world. In this message Peter looks at what it really means to be a witness and also sets out practical steps everyone can take in order to reach out to those around us.
In Acts chapter 2 we're given a beautiful description of the first ever church. It was international and was hallmarked by generosity, community, depth and power. This is our vision for church 2000 years later.
In 1st Corinthians 15, Paul highlights different perspectives on the resurrection. Firstly from a human perspective - what is the proof for the resurrection? Secondly, and more importantly, from God's perspective - what does the resurrection prove? In this message, Peter unpacks these two important questions.
Jesus was naturally supernatural. However in some Christian circles the supernatural is associated with jargon, weirdness and flakiness, all of which are off putting to ordinary people. In this message from the book of Acts Peter encourages us to become naturally supernatural and credible like Jesus was.
Peter and his wife Ann head up an aid organisation based in Africa where they feed, clothe and educate nearly - a million children a day. They are also involved with large evangelistic crusades which since starting have seen over 9 million people come to faith in Jesus. In this message Peter powerfully describes the relationship that faith and works have. We know that you will be inspired by this message.
In this message, Pastor Pete, with the help of a number of guests, reviews the journey of Destiny Edinburgh so far, and then sets out the plans for the years ahead.
Many problems that Christians struggle with wouldn't be there if they had a strong beginning to their walk with God. In this the first message in the Acts series Peter unpacks Acts 2:38 which sets out the essential first steps for all believers; namely - repentance, full immersion baptism and receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit.
The Church in Ephesus which Paul wrote to was a passionate, on fire, God loving church, however 34 years later Jesus in the book of Revelation challenges the church because it's abandoned its first love. This serves as a warning for us all that we must continually pay close attention to our relationship with God.
Paul reveals in Ephesians 5 that the marriage relationship is a parallel of the greatest relationship ever - the relationship between Christ and His Bride the Church. In this message we look at the wonder of Christ's love for His Church, and our ultimate destiny as His people.
Paul writes to parents and more specifically to fathers instructing them: "...do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." In a day when most fathers were either absent or present and abusive, Paul's words would have been like a light shining in the darkness, bringing hope for the next generation. In this message we unpack these great verses and apply them to families in our age.
In Ephesians chapter 5 we find some of the most radical statements ever made about marriage. In a day and age when the marriage relationship is under threat these verses provide us with a robust foundation for successful life-long relationships.
All humanity is in a struggle, in Ephesians Paul reveals that "...our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." In this message you'll be shown how to stand and overcome as you face the attacks of satan.
Paul writes in Ephesians 6 to slaves and their masters. With an estimated 60 million slaves in the Roman Empire there were many slaves and masters worshipping together in the church at Ephesus. The principles and truths which Paul gave to slaves and masters are powerfully applicable to us today in our roles as employees and employers.
When times are tough where do you turn? Paul writes to a church during tough times and says: "...do not get drunk with wine ...but be filled with the Spirit?" (Ephesians 5:18). In our day people are turning to everything but God for relief. But the truth is that only in God do we find lasting satisfaction.
Foundations series - part 12 - (Ephesians 5:1-2). The Bible challenges us to "...be imitators of God, as beloved children." (Ephesians 5:1). God is our ultimate role-model. In this message we explore how imitating God is possible and what imitating God looks like.
Jan Eriksen, a former pimp and drug lord, lived in a world of violence, murder, rape and prostitution. It was from this living hell that God saved him, restored Him and healed him.
Jan Eriksen, a former pimp and drug lord, lived in a world of violence, murder, rape and prostitution. It was from this living hell that God saved him, restored Him and healed him.
In Ephesians chapter 4 the emphasis of the book changes from 'what God has done for us in Christ' to 'how we're going to live in response'. In this message we're looking at how our faith will impact our relationships, our giving and our speech. This is a highly practical message which will empower you to live great lives for God's glory.
Paul challenges the believers in Ephesus to "...no longer walk as the Gentiles do?" (Ephesians 4:17, ESV). Many believers struggle with addictions and mindsets from their past. As a result they live under a constant cloud of guilt. This message will help you deal with the past and press on into everything God has for you.
When Jesus ascended He "...gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers?" (Ephesians 4:11, ESV) to the church. These leaders are essential in today's church in order to bring God's people to maturity, unity and Christ-likeness.
"Peace if possible, but truth at any rate." (Martin Luther). In today's world many place unity as a higher priority over and above truth. They water down truth in order not to offend. Truth is viewed as divisive. However in Ephesians 4 we discover that true unity comes from our convictions regarding the truths of God.
Paul prayed that we would... "know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge" (Ephesians 3:19, ESV). When a person comes to a deep knowledge of the "love of Christ" it brings great stability in their live and unlocks the power of God to flow through them in greater measure. In this message Pastor Peter unpacks these great power packed verses from Ephesians.
Paul went from being a Christian hating murderer to becoming one of the greatest promoters of the Christian gospel that the church has ever seen. The message of the gospel impacts people more than any other message, and Paul reveals that it also impacts the angelic realm!
Paul says that: "...you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ." (Ephesians 2:13, ESV). Through Jesus' death and resurrection two things have taken place: we've been "brought near" to God and we've "been brought" near to each other. In this message Peter teaches about how unity between people is now possible and essential.
Having come from a life of sex, drugs and rock n' roll Ray Bevan is now the lead pastor of King's Church in Newport Wales. Over the years he has become a good friend of the Destiny network of churches. Ray has an amazing ability of presenting profound truth from the Bible in the most energetic and hilarious ways. Ready for a laugh... download now!
Jesus' death, resurrection and ascension has an ultimate bearing on our death, resurrection and ascension. Unpopularly the Bible reveals that outside of Christ a person is a spiritual corpse, but in Christ we come alive and literally are "raised ...with him and seated ...with him in the heavenly places..." (Ephesians 2:6)
The Bible says the church is "...his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all."(Eph 1:23, ESV). It is clear, in God's mind the church is the primary means by which Christ's power, love, message will impact communities. In this message Peter gives an update of the growth progress of the church, announces some big changes and challenges ahead, envisions the church to rise to the challenge of bringing God into the neighbourhood's of Edinburgh.
Once you believe and are saved then God's Spirit takes up residence in their life, as Jesus said: "If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him." (John 14:23, ESV). In this message from Ephesians 1 we discover the great reasons why the Holy Spirit has come to live in our lives.
The Bible reveals a wonderful truth that we've been predestined and chosen by God. Paul says: "...he chose us in him before the foundation of the world..." (Eph 1:4). For many people predestination has been misunderstood and misapplied, as a result there is much confusion surrounding this great truth. The aim of this message is to bring clarity and to show how God's sovereign choice actively affects our lives today.
After relocating from Glasgow to Aberdeen to pioneer a new church, David was involved in a serious accident in which he broke his neck and was left paralysed. David has amazed and inspired everybody by holding on to his deep faith in God, and has continued the work in Aberdeenshire despite his condition. This is a must-listen message for anyone facing hard times.
The believers in the book of Acts were radically committed to each other. There was no need amongst them, we are told. In this message, we look at what real biblical fellowship means, and how practically we should share our lives with one another.
"...if one of you should wander from the truth..." (James 5:19). Do we have any responsibility for the mistakes we see others making? In this message Peter challenges us to take responsibility for those inside the church and for those outside the church.
In the book of James the sick are encouraged to call on the elders of the church to anoint them with oil, lay hands on them and pray over them for healing. In this message Peter explains the benefits of being planted in a local church under the spiritual oversight of good leadership.
Throughout history man has desired to be God rather than submit to God, as a result there are wars and suffering on earth. In this message from the book of James you will discover 3 common ways that man tries to play God.
In this message Peter looks at the 2 kinds of wisdom described in James 3. God's wisdom which helps build good relationships and wisdom from the devil which causes division - ruining relationships, churches, and communities. This message will challenge your attitudes and promote healthy relationships.
C.T. Studd said that: "Whatever moves the heart wags the tongue." In the book of James we discover that our words reflect what's truly in our hearts, our words actually direct our lives and that our words can have a huge impact (positively or negatively) in the lives of others. This message will equip you to use your words well.
John Calvin said: "It is faith alone that justifies, but faith that justifies can never be alone." Tragically many people consider themselves as believers in Jesus, but according to James for many their faith is dead or useless. True faith acts like it believes.
John Stott said: "The symbol of the religion of Jesus is the cross, not the scales." God is just yet God is merciful. James encourages us to show mercy in same way we have been shown mercy by God. In this message we look at God's mercy and judgements, and our mercy and judgements.
So many people own and read Bibles, yet only a few allow the Bible to impact on the way they live. As Ken Blanchard said: "The gap between knowing and doing is greater that the gap between ignorance and knowledge." In this message you'll discover how the Bible can have a positive impact on your life.
It takes two to make a successful temptation, and you are one of them. While the devil is to blame for initiating the temptation we are to blame for entertaining it. James teaches us that go through a 4 step process when we are tempted. James also gives us 3 steps to recover from and overcome temptation.
"Have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?" (James 2:4). James brings a hard core challenge to the rich and to those who show judge others based on their financial status. This message tackles issues of poverty, racism and judgementalism.
James starts his letter with an encouragement for those facing tough times. The Bible teaches us that God will use the challenges we face to develop and mature us. As Charles Spurgeon said: "Many men owe the grandeur of their lives to their tremendous difficulties."
The French philosopher Pascal said that "There is a God-shaped vacuum inside every human heart." Ever since time began humans have been on a quest. The Easter message is God's solution to the deepest needs in humanity.
Suffering is a reality for us all. In this message from the book of James, Peter investigates the different types of suffering and exposes some of the Christian myths about suffering.
"James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. James, who was Jesus' brother, introduces himself as Jesus' servant. Having been sceptical throughout Jesus' ministry, James' life was transformed when Jesus appeared to him having been raised from the dead. James went on to become the lead pastor of the Jerusalem church. In this the first message in this new series we're challenged to make serving God the biggest ambition.
"The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down." (Proverbs 14:1). In this Mother's day message, Pastor Pete points us to the example of 4 wise mums in the Bible who literally changed the world through their parenting.
If you have integrity - nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity - nothing else matters. In the book of Proverbs we discover that when a person lives with integrity they are protected, successful and have a positive impact on those around them. Integrity matters to man and God: "I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity." (1 Chronicles 29:17)
"When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high" (Hebrews 1:3). Having accomplished His mission Jesus sat down at the right hand of the Father. Today Jesus is actively involved in this world and in our lives. Whether people realise it or not moment by moment we are dependant on Him even to survive.
'Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life.' (Proverbs 4:23). Your internal condition is far more important that your external position in life. In this message Peter takes us on a journey through the book of Proverbs looking at the different conditions of the heart.
Miraculous healings, Divine protection, speaking in tongues and casting out demons was what Jesus expected the normal Christian life to look like. Tragically Christianity in much of the UK has become a dull powerless defensive religion. In this message we're encouraged to get back to normal Christianity.
In this message Peter inspires us to think big and have strong faith. Peter and his wife Ann have many years of successful ministry where they have seen hundreds of people healed and millions people coming to faith in Jesus. Their faith has provoked many others to step out in life and see their dreams fulfilled. We hope you are inspired by this powerful message.
Jesus commissioned His followers to: "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation." (Mark 16:15). Since then Christianity has rapidly spread throughout the world, but there are still so many that need to hear. In this message Peter together with Todd Proctor from Rock Harbour Church in California (www.rockharbor.org) challenges the people to make Jesus' great commission their personal mission in life.
Irwin Corey said: "If we don't change direction soon, we'll end up where we're going." In this message Peter shares some of the wise advice from Proverbs about how to make quality decisions in life. Truly our decisions determine our destinations.
God spoke and the worlds were created. As those created in God's image we too have power in our tongue to create or to destroy. In this message Peter explains how our words will impact our future, our eternity, our well being and even the spiritual realm.
Henry Morris said: "The bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the crowning proof of Christianity. If the resurrection did not take place, then Christianity is a false religion. If it did take place, then Christ is God and the Christian faith is absolute truth." In this message Peter provides evidences for the resurrection and then shares about how this 2000 year old event can impact our lives today.
What happens when you die? This is one of the biggest questions people ask. The answer to this question can be found by answering a different question: Where did Jesus go between His death and resurrection? In this message these two great questions are answered from the Bible.
In those 6 hours as Christ suffered on the cross He made 7 profound statements. These statements give us a glimpse into the plan of God for humanity and the priorities that we on He mind as He hung there on our behalf.
The Bible teaches us that our thinking defines our lives, whether you're religious or unreligious. We also discover that God thinks thoughts about us which will ultimately define our lives in eternity.
"They crucified two robbers with him, one on his right and one on his left." (Mark 15:27). The two condemned criminals dying either side of Jesus powerfully represented the world, which has the sentence of death hanging over it. Both criminals had need, but saw Jesus, both were dying, yet one perished hardened in his sins and the other experienced forgiveness and eternal life. Christ divides the world.
"Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it" (Proverbs 16:22). Lack of knowledge can be disastrous in life. But what you know from God can change your life positively forever. In this message from Proverbs Peter explores the importance of right knowledge.
"The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, and by His scourging we are healed." (Isaiah 53:5). Every one of Jesus' sufferings were for our benefit. Primarily Jesus died to deal with our sin and to save us, but the Bible also teaches that the scourging He underwent was for our healing. In this message Peter seeks to bring clarity to this controversial subject and to build faith in God.
"It is the blessing of the LORD that makes rich, and He adds no sorrow to it." (Proverbs 10:22). Many Christians have struggled with the idea of prosperity, viewing it as a worldly and selfish concept in a world full of poverty. In this message Peter presents from Proverbs a description of the truly prosperous person. True prosperity, instead of increasing the rich/poor divide, actually is the solution to poverty in the world around us.
“As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me" (John 15:4). At the end of a momentous year, Pastor Pete shares his vison for Destiny Edinburgh for the next year. He also addresses some of the imbalances and rough edges that have been in the church.
Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane prayed with great intensity: "Yet not what I will, but what you will." (Mark 14:36). In this moment of total surrender He agreed to pay the ultimate price by giving His life for the world. Ever since time began our will has been at odds with God's will. This message will help you understand what it means let God's will be done in your life.
The Bible describes the Church as "His body, the fullness of Him who fills everything in every way" (Ephesians 1:23). In this message, Pastor Pete shares Destiny Edinburgh’s vision for expansion in the city, and some of the goals we are reaching for.
The Gospel according to Mark - part 68 (Mark 14:27-72). "Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom." (Gen. George Patton). This message focuses on the apostle Peter's denial of Jesus in Mark's Gospel chapter 14. The good news is that his mistakes didn't disqualify him from going on to become a great leader. In this message you will discover that God is the God of the second chance.
Since starting in Edinburgh 10 years ago, Destiny Church has always had a big dream for the city. As we draw near to the end of 2008, Pastor Pete uses this message to envision the church for the year and the decade ahead.
At a time of financial insecurity in the world, the Bible offers us a wise approach to money. Money isn't evil, but the "love of money" is. The issue isn't: "do you have money", but rather: "does money have you". In this message you will be warned of the dangers of greed and materialism, and you'll be encouraged to have a wholesome attitude towards finances.
In the last supper Jesus took time to explain some essential truths to His disciples. In this message Peter looks specifically at the New Covenant that Jesus announced and also studies the importance of communion.
"...even in death the righteous have a refuge." (Proverbs 14:32). While many people fear death and avoid the subject - the Bible however has a lot to say about it. Scripture not only helps us to live well it also it helps us to die well. In this message you will learn how to face this inevitable event with peace and confidence.
God challenged Cain in Genesis 4:7: "sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must master it." Every human being struggles in private with issues. From Mark 14 Peter looks at how Judas' issues got the better of him and ruined his life and the lives of those around him. In this message you will learn how to win in your private struggles.
Charles Nieman leads Abundant Living Faith Centre in El Paso, Texas. With over 9,000 people attending his weekly church services, he has a lot of great things to say about church. In this message he paints a picture of the glorious church that God wants to see emerge in the earth.
Charles Nieman pastors the Abundant Living Faith Centre in El-Pasco near the Mexican border to Texas. The church has a weekly attendance of some 9000 people. In this message Charles encourages Christians and Leaders to be builders in every aspect of life and ministry and not let anything distract us from the building process. This is a highly practical and motivating message.
C. T. Studd once said: "If Jesus Christ be God and died for me, then no sacrifice can be too great for me to make for Him." There are moments in life where our worship is sacrificial and expensive. In this message Peter investigates the nature of true worship.
"The godly can look forward to a reward, while the wicked can expect only judgement." (Proverbs 11:23). In this message Peter tackles God's rewards and judgements, in this life and after this life, with humans and with angels.
Everyone is affected by the legacy of others. For some, their lives have been ruined by the negative legacy of parents, friends or governments. While others have benefited greatly by the positive legacy that godly predecessors have left. In this message Peter helps us understand how to overcome the negative impact of the past, while at the same time he challenges us to leave a good legacy from our life.
"At that time men will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory." (Mark 13:26). The return of Christ has been anticipated by believers for 2000 years. It is an event which has sparked debate, controversy and much unhelpful speculation in the world. Despite this God's plan is on schedule, and we must be ready for the return of the King.
"...this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. (Mark 13:30). Jesus accurately predicted many of the major events that would happen in His generation following His death and resurrection. In this message Peter looks at the changing times that we are living in and implications for the future generation in Scotland.
Jesus was impressed by the way a poor widow gave. It wasn't the amount that impressed Him, but rather what it cost her and her attitude in giving. God calls us all at different times and in different ways to take costly steps. In this message Peter is challenges the church to give financially and serve for the sake of impacting a city and nation.
The Bible tells us that: "...whatever a man sows, this he will also reap." (Galatians 6:7). This is a universal spiritual law which applies to all people. In this message Peter teaches from Proverbs about the importance of "sowing" the right things in life in order to "reap" the right results.
Everyone wants a long and health life. The Bible teaches us the way to achieve that goal - "The fear of the LORD prolongs life..." (Proverbs 10:27). In this message you will discover the steps you can take towards a long and healthy life.
Jesus regularly gave religious hypocrites a hard time by public ally exposing their folly. The fact is that religious hypocrisy is still a current problem. In this hard hitting message Peter applies the challenge of Jesus to our lives.
This message from the book of Proverbs tackles the issues of criminality and corruption in today's world. The Bible not only highlights the problems in society, it also points to solutions which work.
God commands us to love our neighbour as we love ourselves. It's easy to love people that we're comfortable with and who are like us, but as Jesus illustrates in the story of the good Samaritan, we must also love those who are totally different to us. In this message Peter challenges racism, sectarianism and class divisions in the Church.
True love is more than an emotion. True love is backed up with action. The smallest good deed outweighs the biggest intention. This message looks at how we can practically express our love for God.
Our world is longing to see people who live with authentic faith. But tragically, for all to many, their encounter with Christianity has been a negative experience. I recently read in a blog: "The single greatest cause for atheism today is Christians. Who acknowledge Jesus with their lips and then walk out the door, and continue on with their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable."
The Bible says: "One who is gracious to a poor man lends to the LORD, and He will repay him for his good deed." (Proverbs 19:17). It is evident that God takes personally the plight of the poor. In this message you will be challenged to grasp God's heart for the poor and to take responsibility for your fellow human being.
The Bible teaches that God owns everything ...even our lives. The Bible also teaches us that we are stewards called to look after God's possessions. It says in Psalm 24:1: "The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it". This message will help you be a good steward of life before God.
"Abundant food is in the fallow ground of the poor, but it is swept away by injustice." (Proverbs 13:23). We live in an unjust world, which results in great suffering. In contrast God is completely just. God wants us to partner with Him to see His justice invade this world which He loves.
In this passage from Mark's Gospel we see how God calls people to account for their actions... or lack of action! The Bible teaches us that we will all ultimately be held accountable before God, as it says in Romans 14:10: "we will all stand before God's judgement seat." In this message you will be challenged to live an accountable life before God.
Jesus did everything He did with the full backing of heaven. In this message Peter explains how we as believers can live with authority and the backing of heaven in our lives.
Ray Bevan said: "What this nation needs is not revival but rather a healthy Church." In this message Peter teaches about the Church being God's vehicle for bringing positive change and influence in a culture and for impacting cities and nations.
Martin Luther said: "Prayer is not overcoming God's reluctance, but laying hold of His willingness." God desires great things to happen on earth. This message will help you pray with a new level of effectiveness as you partner with God on His mission to change the world.
Words, we often think so little about which ones we use. And yet, scripture is clear that so much will be determined by the words - both in this life and the next. Words have immense creative and destructive power. In this message, Peter seeks to explain how our words, and the faith or fear behind them, have a profound effect on our lives.
What fruit are you bearing? This message explores the issue of fruitfulness and how God is looking for results. Yes, we are saved by grace, but we will still be judged based on works. Here pastor Peter looks at Jesus's only negative miracle and reveals it's significance against the backdrop of Israel's history, presenting the challenge of re-examining how much fruit we see in our day to day lives.
All progress and growth is messy. If you don't like mess you won't like progress. In this message you'll be challenged to push forward in life no matter how uncomfortable it is.
Haile Selassie said: "Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted; the indifference of those who should have known better; the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most; that has made it possible for evil to triumph." In this message you will discover that there's a time to get angry about the right things.
Being a positive influence in the lives of others isn't so much to do with your ability to communicate or motivate people around you, it's far more to do with who you are and how spiritually healthy your heart is.
Despair and depression affect a significant percentage of people today. Notably, high profile Bible characters also suffered from despair and depression. Not providing glib answers, but drawing insight from Scripture and personal experience, Ken attempts in this message to offer comfort and answers to those in tough situations.
According to the book of Proverbs God views gossip as worse than murder! Gossip has been responsible for destruction of Churches, families and communities. In this message you will be challenged to avoid gossip and to live courageously in community with others.
God is more interested in our availability rather than our ability. In this message from Mark 11 Peter encourages people to make their lives available to God and His purposes. As we make our abilities exclusively available to God then He can do significant things with us and through us.
While God has a great plan for people's lives, the fact is that people all to often settle for second best. In this message Peter looks at the life of the blind beggar called Bartimaeus from Jericho. When Jesus passed through Jericho that day blind Bartimaeus didn't miss the opportunity to connect with Jesus despite the pressure from others. He never went back to his old life as a blind beggar but became a seeing follower of Jesus.
In truth the people you spend most of your time with will have a dramatic impact on where your life ends up. In this message from the book of proverbs Peter encourages people to develop good friendships with good people and at all cost avoid bad friendships with negative people. This is a highly practical and challenging message that will help you gear up for your future.
Jesus redefined greatness for his disciples who were jostling for position and desired to become better than each other. In Jesus' time the Jews had a misunderstanding of what greatness was all about. The Jewish people had been under the oppression of the Egyptians, Babylonians, the Medes, Persians, the Greek empire and now the Roman Empire. All of which express greatness in a dictatorial fashion; heavy handed and harsh.
In this highly practical message peter teaches from the book of proverbs about our need for accountability and mentoring. There is a temptation in our world to be independent and isolated but often the results of this kind of living are disastrous. This message will show you some of the ways that you can be mentored in life.
We are living in a world where many things are vying for our attention. In this passage from marks gospel, we find Jesus encountering a rich young man. This rich young man like many of us had allowed things of this world to take first place in his life. There is a throne in everyone's heart we must make sure that Jesus is on that throne. You will be challenged and inspired through this message.
The Bible makes it clear that our friends in life have a dramatic impact on how our lives turn out. In this message Peter takes the practical wisdom found in Proverbs and teaches us how to develop good friendships and how to be good friends. This message will truly prepare you for a great future.
Michael Levine said "Having children makes you no more a parent than having a piano makes you a pianist." This message is designed to equip parents to help raise their children well. The bible and especially the book of proverbs is full of poignant advice which can help you become the successful parent your kids need you to be.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer said the "test of the morality of a society is what it does for its children." Throughout history children have not had an easy time. In this message Peter tackles historic and current injustices against children. These issues include abuse, addiction and abortion. The challenge to the church today is to protect and equip the emerging generation.
Leo Tolstoy said: "Everybody thinks of changing humanity but no one thinks of changing himself". In this message Peter encourages husbands and wives to instead of trying to change their partner to rather focus on change themselves. In this very practical message there is advice from the book of proverbs for men and women that will be sure to strengthen and build strong marriages for the future.
Our vision as a church is to impact the city of Edinburgh. We realize that big church meetings will not change the city, but a growing community of authentic believers will. In this message, Pastor Pete challenges the congregation to be a community in the city. This lines up with Jesus' teaching, when He said, “All men would know that you are my disciples by your love for one another.
Today many of the problems caused in society are directly steamed from the breakdown in the family unit. Divorce causes heartache, causes single parent families. It has a knock on negative effect often for generations. In Jesus' day the problem was bad if not worse. When Jesus was questioned about the subject of divorce He gave a very direct and wise answer. In this message Peter looks at Jesus' advice and advice from the rest of the Bible.
There are times in life when things are tough. The Christian life is not a bed of roses. In this message, Graeme talks about specific examples of tough times that most people experience at some point in their lives, and the keys to keep going in spite of them.
To be a Christian means that you believe in the miraculous. Our Christian faith is based on the miraculous birth of Jesus as well as His miraculous resurrection from the dead. In this message, Pastor Pete looks as what the resurrection of Jesus has accomplished and the impact it can have in your life.
In this message, Pastor Pete looks at how the Cross was God's rescue plan for humanity, making it possible for us to have a live connection with God. In this classic gospel message, you will be reminded afresh of the core message of Christianity.
These are some of the strongest verses in Mark's Gospel where Jesus challenges us to deal with anything that causes sin in our lives and in the lives of others. In this message you will be encouraged to face the realities of sin in your lives and deal ruthlessly with them.
Every building needs a good foundation to enable it to stand the test of time. For a marriage to be successful for the long term it too needs good foundations. In this message Peter looks at some of the essential foundations that the Bible gives us for marriage.
The book of Proverbs is full of warnings to avoid sexual activity outside of marriage. In this message Peter motivates people to run a mile from the sexual temptations around them and instead to enjoy great sex in the context of marriage.
Jesus was loved by the people but hated by the religious. However, unlike Jesus, in today world there are many Christians who are loved by their religious kind and hated by the unreligious population because of their bigoted views. In this passage from Mark chapter 9 Jesus challenges such attitudes in His disciples. This message will provoke you to think again about how you view people.
In this passage from Mark's gospel Jesus completely redefines what true greatness is. Every human has a God given desire to be great and to achieve great things, however often we outwork this desire in an arrogant and destructive way. In this message you will discover God's way to be a truly great person.
In a nutshell, this message is about sex. To the religious, sex has been seen as evil - or at best, taboo. In the world, sex has become perverse and debased. So what does God say about it "since it was His idea after all".
In this message we discover that situations in life which seem impossible become possible as we walk closely with God. Humans are fundamentally spiritual beings who were designed to walk in relationship with a miracle working God.
Someone once said: "A successful marriage isn't finding the right person, it's being the right person." In this message Peter encourages singles to get a grip of their lives and to work on themselves.
Simon Foster is the pastor of the Elim church in Glasgow. Simon, as a former homosexual, speaks very openly and honestly about his homosexual past and about how coming to faith in Jesus had a massive impact on his life. Simon, in his message, answers a lot of questions about the prejudices in church circles that surround the subject of faith and sexuality.
In Mark 9 some of Jesus' closest disciples saw something what would change their lives forever. From this passage Peter explains to us that Jesus is none other than God and that whether we see Him or not His presence is a reality in our lives.
The cross has become the most famous symbol on earth, and yet it represents on of the most painful and cruel deaths known to man. For many people the crucifixion of Jesus was a tragic and disastrous end to a great man's life. But in this message you will discover that the crucifixion was actually God's rescue plan for humanity.
Was Jesus a passive hippy, a magician, an archangel, or merely a good teacher? In this message, Peter seeks to give an accurate New Testament account of who the real Jesus actually is.
People find security in a wide range of things. Some find security in money or possessions while others find security in their philosophy in life. The bible challenges us to find security in God alone. By living this way we find that we truly won?t be disappointed. This message is designed to challenge people who have put their trust in the wrong things and to inspire them to put their trust in God.
Life is a journey, it comes in stages. God too works in stages. What we want is to be moving closer to God, to be positively progressing in our knowledge and relationship with God. Whether you don't know God, whether you are in a good place or a bad place, this is an encouraging message about keeping the future in mind, taking control of your life and giving your heart to God all over again, as you see what God can do with your life.
Here we look at the negative religious and secular influences in our world today. The dangerous ideas that salvation is by works, that legalism is the way to be right with God, are tackled here, along with the negative influences that challenge us in our culture every day. This message helps us to live in the world but not be of the world.
Jesus didn't do miracles to wow the crowd; he did them because he loves people. He did not draw glory or attention to himself, he just blessed people. He was not insecure and self-seeking, he served others. God became man. This message reveals the beauty of humility and the danger of pride and challenges us all us to look upon ourselves with sober judgement.
Humans are prone to self deception; we embrace thought patterns that are often far removed from the reality of things. In this message Peter exposes the emptiness of many of this world's philosophies and encourages us to be honest thinkers. Ultimately we are not called to be true to ourselves, but rather we're called to be true to God.
Here Pastor Peter tackles a particularly difficult passage of scripture. On first glance it seems Jesus appears to be insulting woman in need of compassion. As we delve deeper we see Jesus' transcendent goodness. This message tackles racism and oppression and shows how Jesus reaches out to everyone, no matter what their circumstance.
Solomon who wrote Proverbs was described as the wisest man on earth. In the book of Proverbs Solomon teaches people to learn wisdom from observing God's creation. In Proverbs 30 we are specifically encouraged to learn wisdom from the ant, the rock badger, the locust and the lizard. This is a message for those who want to learn simple keys to a successful life.
In this message Peter looks at some of the dumb characters who appear throughout the book Proverbs, namely: the secret sinner, the loose woman, the stupid speaker, the unrestrained fool, and the presumptions fool. Here the Bible teaches us to learn from the mistakes of others: "A wise man learns by the experience of others. An ordinary man learns by his own experience. A fool learns by nobody's experience."
Mark Driscoll founded Mars Hill Church in Seattle, one of America's fastest growing churches. As part of his visit to Destiny Church Edinburgh, Mark spoke to pastors and leaders from around the United Kingdom. His message focused on the gospel message; he urged leaders to get right back to the essence of preaching the gospel, as he believes that preaching the gospel is one of the greatest key to growing a strong church in our contemporary culture.
What appetites in your life do you feed "are they positive or negative?" The things that ruin you are the things that are actually in your heart, not the things going on around you. When you make moral compromises it affects the rest of you. Jesus said it's "what comes out of a man that makes him unclean." This is a powerful message challenging us to live a life of integrity in the inner recesses of our hearts.
The Bible teaches us that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, conversely in Psalm 14:1 we find that the ultimate definition of a fool is a person who disregards God. While some people may sound wise and learned if they don't have any respect for God then according to the Bible they haven't even begun to be wise. In this message Peter exposes the folly of atheism and encourages people to be truly wise.
Tradition is part of so much of Christianity and our culture. Some are good and helpful, some aren't; every church has them. But tradition itself is not important; the important thing is the principals on which we are building. In this message Pastor Peter Anderson looks at some of the traditions that help and hinder the life of the church.
As Destiny Edinburgh continues to grow, Pastor Pete takes a moment to remind the congregation of our vision - where we are going and the impact we dream of making. This message will inspire and challenge you to think big about what God can do through His church.
God is an awesome God. In the Bible we find that God is not only a loving Father, but He is also the One who will strongly judge and punish sinners. In this message you will learn why we should fear God and what the fear of God truly means.
Throughout the Bible we see that God responds to our spiritual hunger. People who are apathetic and indifferent rarely receive from God. In the book of Proverbs Solomon encourages us to be people who are humble enough to be life long learners; life long learners are highly successful people. Someone once said: "you can't teach an old dog new tricks" well you can be an old dog if you want, but personally, I'm hungry to learn.
In this passage we find one of Jesus most famous miracles when He walked on water. We also see the courage of Jesus' disciple Peter, who was willing to get out of his comfort zone in the boat and start walking on water too. May this message inspire you to live the life of faith that God is calling you to.
God has blessed us all with gifts, talents and abilities. As we offer our lives to Him and offer to use our talents and abilities we can have a massive impact on the world around us. This message will challenge you to make every moment count and to fulfil the purpose for which you were born.
In this the final chapter of the book of Daniel God reveals to Daniel some of the events that will take place leading up to judgement day and the end of the world. Peter takes time in this message to explain some of these events and to live life in the light of eternity.
John the Baptist is one of the heroes found in the gospels. He stands out as a man who lived a life of conviction in contrast to so many who are weak willed and spineless. This message will inspire you to live a life of conviction in the midst of a world of compromise.
Andrew is the Apostle who oversees Destiny Ministries and he is also the senior pastor of Destiny Church in Glasgow. In this message Andrew reminds us that when God speaks we can base our lives on His word. This is a faith building and inspiring message.
In this passage Jesus encourages His disciples to step out and go on mission. It is God's desire for His church not to be confined to the four walls of a building but rather to engage with the world around. Bringing the message of God's life and love to a world that so desperately needs it.
Daniel chapter 11 describes a vision that God gave Daniel about certain turbulent events that would take place in the near future, events which have now taken place and are now documented in our history. In the midst of this chapter God's makes it clear that during turbulent times the people who have an authentic relationship with God will be able to stand firm and achieve great things against all the odds. This message will encourage you to go deeper in your relationship.
May people wonder why God seems to delay in answering their prayers; in reality such delays are often nothing to do with God, but there are many other spiritual factors at work. In Daniel chapter 10 we see a glimpse of the spiritual realm where unseen battles are taking place. In this message you will discover the power of prayer and will be encouraged to persevere in prayer even when it seems the answers delay.
From this passage it is clear that God's desire to do miracles can be limited by our lack of willingness to believe. This principle expressed in this passage also appears in various other parts of the Bible. Come and be challenged and provoked to be people who have a genuine expectation for God to work the miraculous in our lives and in churches.
This message was preached at a healing service where many visitors were at the service and people experienced, many for the first time, God's healing power in their lives. This message will build your faith and help you to receive from God His miracle for your life.
It is evident from the Bible that God desires to do great miracles and heal sick people. Often the reason miracles do not occur is not a result that God does not want to heal but rather because there is not an atmosphere of faith. In this message you will be provoked to believe in the God of the miraculous.
The good news is that there is no power, demon or force of darkness that is more powerful than Jesus Christ. In this message we are encouraged to completely trust in Jesus as the source of our deliverance and our place of safety in the midst of a spiritual world that is trying to touch our lives.
Many sceptical critics of the Bible have argued that Daniel couldn't have actually written the book of Daniel because how could someone write a book that predicts with such accuracy world events prior to the events happening, such critics argue that the book must have been written by someone else in retrospect. In this message from Daniel 8 Peter describes the historic fulfilment of the predictions made in the chapter. The overwhelming message from Daniel and history is
Being a Christian doesn't mean that life will be easy. There are constantly challenges and situations that we will face which will cause us to be fearful and loose our peace. In this message we look at how to keep your cool in the midst of the storms of life.
The parable of the mustard seed is one of Jesus most famous parables. In it we discover that God's desire is for things to grow from small and insignificant to large and influential. It is our conviction that churches can grow big in order to positively impact cities, cultures and thousands of people.
In this message from Daniel 7 we find Daniel having another vision in which certain future world events are described to him but also in this vision Daniel is given a unique glimpsing into heaven where he sees Jesus on His throne. In this message you will be encouraged to prepare yourself for the day when you will stand before this great throne.
In this message we are challenged to be people who are eager to learn and are hungry for God. It always is the case that those who are hungry and passionate for God tend to grow faster than those who are apathetic.
In this message Peter motivates us to be people of true character who don't compromise when under pressure.
Gordon MacKintosh is the pastor of Destiny Church in Sterling; he also oversees the network of Destiny Life Groups which meet in various locations around Scotland. Gordon is an outstanding church leader and an inspirational speaker. He has a close walk with God and is highly sensitive to the voice of God. We are sure this message will inspire you.
Peter and his wife Ann head up an aid organisation based in Africa where they feed, clothe and educate nearly a million children a day. They are also involved with large evangelistic crusades which since starting have seen over 9 million people come to faith in Jesus. In this message Peter powerfully describes the relationship that faith and works have. We know that you will be inspired by this message.
From this passage Peter describes how God often works with us in stages. Each person's life and each church goes through stages of development. In this message we are inspired to take positive steps forward as individuals and churches into the purpose that God has for our lives.
A very wealthy and successful businessman, Ivan found himself in the place where he had everything life could offer, but in his heart there was an emptiness and a longing for true happiness. On one particular evening, Ivan met a man who told him about Jesus and about the hope that He offers. This was to be the turning point in Ivan's life. Today, Ivan and his wife Daphne work extensively with the poor and travel around the world telling people the good news about God's love.
From this passage we investigate the powerful truth that anything hidden in our lives will eventually be brought to light. Peter encourages us to pay close attention to our secret life before God.
This message from Daniel chapter 5 teaches us that God is involved in world events and also that He's carefully watching the lives of people and weighing their motives (whether they acknowledge Him or not). You don't mess with God!
From this famous parable of Jesus Peter explains that our progress in life has nothing to do ultimately with our outward situation in life but rather with our inward condition of heart. This message will help you deal with inner issues that have held you back for years.
In this message Peter discusses the reality of the spiritual world in which we live and how this spiritual world touches and affects our lives on a daily basis.
Everywhere Jesus went huge crowds would gather. People loved being with Him, hearing what He had to say, seeing His miracles. There was something electrifying about being with Jesus. Tragically peoples experiences of church is often the opposite. Crowds of people are leaving church and is often considered dull and irrelevant. In this message we discover people still want to be where Jesus is and when Jesus is still in the centre of a church.
Daniel influenced the reign of five kings in a situation where he was a foreigner and a slave, he caused the worship of the true God to become law in a heathen land. Daniel was an influencer, in a hostile environment he spoke up for great things and changed the course of a nation. This message explores how important it is to make quality choices and live a life of character and resolve.
Sabbath keeping has always been a controversial subject in Christian circles. However the Bible is very clear that Jesus has become our Sabbath rest. In this message you will be inspired to realise that you can experience rest not just once a week but you can live in a permanent rest found in Jesus.
George Alexander is an excellent theologian. The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is one of the most controversial events in human history. Many have tried to discredit this event. In this message George argues a strong case proving the resurrection, not just from the bible but from history and observation of life.
Jesus controversially hang out with people who were considered as the worst of the worst. In this message Peter challenges us to realise that God loves people despite what they have done and so should we.
Often when Jesus performed miracles He performed the miracles not only out of love and care for the individual but also to make a point to those who were listening. In this passage Jesus not only performed a miracle but also demonstrates His authority and power. This ability to forgive was considered by the Pharisees as a blasphemous claim but we do believe that Jesus is God and has ultimate power to forgive. No one is beyond His reach.
In this message, Ian Rayner shares his life story. Growing up in an abusive home, Ian in his teenage years turned to a life of crime and drugs. It was not long before he found himself homeless and selling The Big Issue to pay for his drug addiction. Here, Ian shares how Jesus Christ has totally changed his life. Today, Ian works extensively with youths and with churches helping people avoid the pitfalls of drug abuse. Be inspired by Ian's powerful story.
Outcasts, down-and-outs, the "scum of the earth". The world has a lot of labels. As made so clear by the way Jesus lived His life, all people are valued equally by God. In this highly challenging message, Peter will provoke you to get out of your comfort zone and embrace those people our culture so easily rejects.
In this message from Mark's gospel we get a glimpse into Jesus' private life. Jesus would regularly take time away from the crowd simply just to pray, to study and to meditate on God. In a day and age when life can be so busy and so many demands are placed upon us it is essential, not only for our mental heath but also for our spiritual effectiveness, that we maintain and enjoy a private walk with God.
While we are highly aware of the natural world around us the Bible also teaches us that there is a spiritual realm. In reality the spiritual realm has a dramatic effect on our physical world. While we believe in God we also acknowledge the existence of Angels, demons and even the devil himself. In this message peter teaches from the life of Jesus about how we can have authority in the spiritual realm.
Jesus famously called His disciples to leave their fishing nets and follow Him. This radical call changed these men from being ordinary Galileans to being world changers. Today God's call still goes out challenging us to leave our mediocre lives and pursue His great calling for our lives. This message will truly prepare you to impact your world.
Simon Foster is the pastor of the Elim church in Glasgow. Simon, as a former homosexual, speaks very openly and honestly about his homosexual past and about how coming to faith in Jesus had a massive impact on his life. Simon, in his message, answers a lot of questions about the prejudices in church circles that surround the subject of faith and sexuality.
David Carr is the senior pastor of Solihull Renewal Centre near Birmingham. This church is experiencing phenomenal growth and at their midweek prayer meeting alone they have 800-900 people in attendance. This church is known for the miracles that take place and also for their passion for reaching out to the needy in the community around the church. We hope you are inspired by David Carr's message.
Straight after Jesus baptism He was lead by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness where He was tempted by Satan. This season of temptation prepared Jesus for an incredible 3 year ministry which has now impacted our entire world. While God is not the author of negative trials He certainly uses them to prepare and strengthen us for life ahead. In this message you will discover how to turn bad situations to your advantage and how to grow.
This is the first message from a series Peter Anderson taught from Mark's gospel. In Mark chapter 1 we are introduced to the dynamic character of John the Baptist who challenges people to repent. The word repent literally means a change of mind that will result in a change of life. This message will challenge you to turn your life around and get on track with God's purpose for you.
Tony Sargent is the principal of the International Christian College in Glasgow and is one of the directors of Operation Mobilisation. Tony works extensively in India and Africa to help alleviate the suffering of the poor and needy. He speaks not only with theological accuracy but also with the passion of a man who is truly making a difference among the poorest of the poor. We are sure you will be inspired by his message.
In this message Peter inspires us to think big and have strong faith. Peter and his wife Ann have many years of successful ministry where they have seen hundreds of people healed and millions people coming to faith in Jesus. Their faith has provoked many others to step out in life and see their dreams fulfilled. We hope you are inspired by this powerful message.
Phillip Johnson has been one of the world leaders in the intelligent design movement and has been highly influential in motivating the academic world to think both philosophically and scientifically about issues relating to the world. Phillip's conviction is that our world has been clearly designed and this in itself points towards the existence of a Creator.
Joseph Kobo is Nelson Mandela's nephew and the former military commander of the ANC. Due to his activities with the ANC in South Africa, he ended up in solitary confinement, where he had an experience with God that changed the rest of his life. Having been miraculously released from prison, Joseph went on to become a church leader. Today, Joseph oversees more than 40,000 people in churches in the Transkei area of South Africa.
John Mackay is the leader of an organisation called Creation Research Network. Based in Australia, John is an expert in fossils and archaeology. As a creationist, John argues scientifically for the accuracy of the Bible’s account of creation. In John’s message, he also gives space for questions and answers where he discusses his views with people who disagree with him.
In this message, Peter Pretorius describes his life story – from being a tobacco farmer and a formula one driver to pursuing the call of God on his life. Peter and his wife Ann literally left everything to pursue that call. They head up an aid organisation based in Africa where they feed, clothe and educate nearly a million children a day. Peter and Ann spearhead evangelistic crusades across the continent of Africa.
Julyan Lidstone is Operation Mobilisation’s leader for Central and South East Asia, and as such, works extensively among Muslims in many of the hostile parts of the world. In this message, Julyan discusses the differences between the Christian faith and the Islamic faith. He also challenges Christians to love and to have a better understanding of Muslims.