It’s the second Sunday of Advent, and this week we focus on the theme of Peace. We explore the wonderful story of Zechariah and Elizabeth and how their faith journeys can help us this Advent to find the peach that surpasses all understanding.
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2025-11-30 Sermon – Advent 2025 – Hope
This week we start on the journey of Advent for 2025. The theme for this week is Hope. Join us as we consider how this important Christian virtue forms the foundation stone in our lives as believers.
2025-11-23 Sermon – Zechariah’s Final Message
This is the final week of our journey through the book of Zechariah. IN today’s sermon we hear his final message to the people of God.
2025-11-16 Sermon – The Holy Spirit’s Refining Fire
Join us this week as we focus on the final few verse of Zechariah 13. In this message, God puts His chosen remnant in the fire. But what does this fire represent? As we unpack this scripture we discover this fire relates to the Holy Spirit’s work within us, refining us into the people ofContinue reading “2025-11-16 Sermon – The Holy Spirit’s Refining Fire”
2025-11-09 Sermon – Sheep
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”
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.
2025-10-12 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”
2025-09-14 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”
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