This week Graeme brings a sermon about sheep. The symbolism of sheep and Shephard is used throughout the Bible to denote God as the Shepherd, and His people as His flock. In John 10:11-18 Jesus says: ““I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” Graeme shares his experienceContinue reading “2025-11-09 Sermon – Sheep”
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2025-11-02 Sermon – The One They Have Pierced
Join us this Sunday as we continue our Journey through the book of Zechariah. This week we look at Chapter 12 and discover God’s surprising plans for the future of world history.
2025-10-26 Sermon – The Shepherd Rejected
In this powerful and sobering message, Zechariah enacts a living prophecy that reveals the heartbreak of God’s rejected leadership and the tragic consequences of turning away from His care. Through the story of two staffs—Favor and Union—and the symbolic thirty pieces of silver, this chapter foreshadows Israel’s rejection of the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ. InContinue reading “2025-10-26 Sermon – The Shepherd Rejected”
2025-10-19 Sermon – From Exiles to Warriors
Zechariah 10 paints a powerful picture of God’s heart for His scattered, struggling people. In this prophetic chapter, God calls His exiles to stop trusting in idols and human wisdom and to turn back to the Good Shepherd who alone can send the rain, restore their strength, and unite His people again. This message exploresContinue reading “2025-10-19 Sermon – From Exiles to Warriors”
2025-10-12 Sermon – The Coming King and the Prisoners of Hope
Zechariah 9 is a breathtaking prophecy that points to both judgment and redemption — a chapter that begins with God confronting the proud nations surrounding Israel and ends with the triumphant arrival of a humble King riding on a donkey. In this message, we uncover how this passage looks beyond Israel’s immediate enemies to revealContinue reading “2025-10-12 Sermon – The Coming King and the Prisoners of Hope”
2025-10-05 Sermon – God’s Burning Love for His People
In Zechariah 8, we encounter one of the most hope-filled chapters in the prophetic books — seven divine proclamations from the Lord Almighty, each revealing His unrelenting zeal, mercy, and promise of restoration. God declares, “I am very jealous for Zion” — a holy passion that shows how deeply He cares for His people. ThroughContinue reading “2025-10-05 Sermon – God’s Burning Love for His People”
2025-09-28 Sermon – Hard Hearts and Empty Rituals
In Zechariah 7, the people ask whether they should continue fasting as they had done for seventy years. God responds with a piercing question: “Was it really for Me that you fasted?” Through Zechariah, the Lord reveals that He desires more than outward rituals—He longs for hearts turned toward Him in repentance. True worship isContinue reading “2025-09-28 Sermon – Hard Hearts and Empty Rituals”
2025-09-21 Sermon – The Four Chariots
In Zechariah 6, the prophet sees four chariots pulled by powerful horses emerging from between two bronze mountains—symbolizing God’s heavenly armies going out to the four corners of the earth. This vision reveals that God is not passive; He rises to fight for His people, even using unexpected rulers and nations to fulfill His plans.Continue reading “2025-09-21 Sermon – The Four Chariots”
2025-09-14 Sermon – The Flying Scroll & The Woman in a Basket
In Zechariah 5, the prophet is given two startling visions: a massive flying scroll carrying God’s curse, and a woman representing wickedness sealed in a basket and carried away. What do these strange images mean, and what do they reveal about God’s view of sin and idolatry? This message uncovers how the flying scroll pointsContinue reading “2025-09-14 Sermon – The Flying Scroll & The Woman in a Basket”
2025-09-07 Sermon – Not By Might….But By My Spirit
What does it mean when God says, “Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit”? In Zechariah’s fifth vision, the prophet sees a golden lampstand and two olive trees—an image bursting with hope, power, and encouragement. This vision was given to Zerubbabel in a time of discouragement, but it speaks directly to usContinue reading “2025-09-07 Sermon – Not By Might….But By My Spirit”
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