5th April 2026 Not Wasting Easter
Although is resurrection Sunday sets the course for human history so many waster Easter. In this message Douglas encourages us with how to make the most of Easter while refusing to waste God’s wonderful and life giving gift.
3rd April 2026: The Cup of Suffering
In this Good Friday message Douglas explores how the anguish in the garden provides a window into the agony on the cross.
29th March 2026: Exceeded Expectations
Great expectations are a good thing but what if they don’t align with God’s will? In this message Douglas explores how expectations can move from being great to being dashed to being exceeded in most extraordinary ways when God is our focus.
22nd March: The Sacred Circuit of Comfort
Be encouraged as Iain shares Biblical insights about the God who comforts us in our struggles.
15th March 2026: God of the Poor
In this message Jenny explores how the widow giving her last two copper coins to God points to how he cares for the poor.
8th March: Interrupted But Not Forgotten
Often we feel unnoticed. However in today’s message Douglas reminds us that we are always noticed by Jesus. Jesus sees us, knows us and loves us.
1st March 2026: Set the Captives Free
In this message Douglas opens the Bible to show how anyone can have the most tangled part of their lives untangled because Jesus is in the business of “setting captives free”.
22nd February 2026: Who Is This
With their lives threatened by a stormy sea the disciples cry out to Jesus and are saved. In this message Douglas shows how we can also look to Jesus in the storms of our lives.
8th February 2026: Created to Discover
Has science disproved God? In this message Douglas draws on his background in science, the Bible and his faith to show how science has not disproved God but instead how science can help us to worship God in a fuller, deeper way.
1st February 2026: Being Church
What drives a change in a church? It is our core values such as worship, fellowship and service. In this sermon Douglas draws from these core values to introduce a major change to our St Andrews.
25th January 2025: When Calamity Strikes
This past Thursday six people lost their lives after heavy rain caused a landslide above a popular camping ground at the Mount. In this message Douglas explores how Jesus is never distant when calamity strikes but instead can strengthen and uphold those who trust in him.
18th January 2026: The Journey God Guides
In this message Iain draws from scripture and his experience ministering to seafarers to explore how God encourages us through our storms.
11th January 2026: In the Midst of Suffering
In this message Douglas responds to the question “How can you believe in God in the face of suffering?”
4th January 2026: Walking Wisely with God
As the New Year begins how can we set ourselves up to walk wisely in all we do?
28th December 2025: An Attitude of Gratitude
As we reflect on the year that’s (almost) gone we do so thankful of God’s great kindness. In this message Douglas explores Psalm 100 where we learn how to better give thanks to the Living and Loving God
25th December: The Nativity Jesus
From an escaped convict to a 5 year old’s delight Nativity scenes have much to show us about the depth and power of Christmas.
24th December: Master Interrupter
In this Christmas Eve service Douglas uses a children’s story to guide our understanding on how Jesus loves to interrupt for our benefit and his Father’s glory.
21st December 2025: Mary’s Song
As the implications of bearing God’s own Son sink in a song of joy wells within Mary – a song full of hope and encouragement for all those with humble hearts.
7th December 2025: Sent
In the greatest prayer Jesus ever prayed (as recorded in the Bible) he talks time and time again about being sent. You will be astounded when he hear why this is so important.
26th October 2026: Listen
Jesus wasn’t just a miracle worker and powerful communicator. He was in the kingdom building business. In this message Douglas explores this kingdom and how it can be established in our lives.
19th October 2025: Respectable Sin
In this sermon Douglas explores how a woman’s extravagant gratitude toward Jesus transformed her life while exposing the sin of a respectable pillar of her community
28th September 2025: Persist in Prayer
Knowing we find prayer a challenge Jesus tells a parable of a widow refusing to take no for an answer. Opening up this parable Douglas explains how we can be greatly encouraged as we “always pray and not give up”.
21st September 2025: The Bait of Temptation
In this message Jenny explores how we can confidently resist temptation as we lean into Christ and his Word.
16th September 2025: A Mother’s Love
A message of comfort preached at the funeral service of June Mathieson
12th September 2025: Where Is Your Faith
In today’s sermon Douglas explores how Jesus repeatedly shows both his authority over death and his compassion towards those who’ve lost loved ones
7th September 2025: Amazing Faith
In Luke 7 Jesus is amazed by the faith of a Roman centurion who believes healing can happen with just Jesus’ word. As Douglas opens up this passage we’ll see God honouring faith isn’t about status or being good enough but by recognising Jesus’ authority and trusting Him completely.
31st August 2025: A Firm Foundation
Jesus challenges us to move away lip service and towards putting his words into practice. In this message Douglas shows us how we can follow through and build a foundation that can withstand all life throws at us.
24th August 2025: Out of the Overflow
Jesus teaches that our words and actions reveal the true condition of our hearts. In this message Douglas explores how this truth is not only straightforward and helpful but also dangerous and deceptive if misunderstood.
3rd August 2025: Judge Not
After catching up about her ministry in Hong Kong Cathrine explores Jesus’ teaching on judging and judgmentalism.
27th July 2025: Love Beyond Limits
In this sermon Douglas explores practical steps to both loving our enemy and establishing boundaries to this love.
13th June 2025: The Upside Down Kingdom
In a world obsessed with power, comfort, success, and recognition, Jesus flips the script revealing the true way to find joy and satisfaction in this life and the life to come.
6th June 2025: Sabbath Showdown
In this message Douglas explores Jesus’ bold claim to be “Lord of the Sabbath”. We will also see that as Jesus is confronted by the Pharisees he reveals his compassion and power to heal, that is still available today.
22nd June 2025: Friend and Healer
As Jesus responds to his critics he reveals more of who he is, what true Christianity is about and how this can impact our day to day lives.
15th June 2025 Church Renewal – Psalm 103
A week on from Pentecost Sunday we look forward to renewal among God’s people. Join us as Keith opens up insights from the Bible on the work of the Holy Spirit.
1st June 2025: Follow Me
All Christians are called to belong to Jesus. This is both a joy and delight that has significant implications on how we live out our lives. Douglas will be exploring exactly this as he continues preaching through the Gospel of Luke and the call of Levi.
25th May 2025: What Forgiveness
Jesus heals—and forgives. Discover why true forgiveness always involves God.
18th May 2025 Be Healed Be Whole
Jesus’ healing of a leaper opens a window into our soul showing how deep our need and how wonderful our cure
11th May 2025: Putting Out Into Deeper Water
After spending all night fishing Peter catches nothing. However, Jesus turns everything on its head not once but twice. Join us as Douglas opens up these two miracles in a way that shows something unique about Jesus and how we mature in our faith.
3rd May 2025: God’s Kingdom Breaking In
When God’s kingdom beaks into the “here and now” all bets are off as lives are transformed and needs met. Join us as Douglas continues to open up the Gospel of Luke.
27th April 2025: Kingdom Authority
What are we to make of demons and evil spirits in the 21st century? Are they a Biblical misconception or a Biblical reality? In this sermon Douglas explores these questions as we see Jesus casting out a demon in the middle of a synagogue service.
20th April 2025: The Empty Tomb: A Dawn of New Hope
Because of Easter Sunday death is never the final word. In this sermon Douglas explores how the women upon discovering the empty tomb move from bewilderment to great joy.
18th April: Surely He Is The Son Of God
Why did the hardened military officer declare “He is the Son of God” as Jesus breathed his last? In this message Douglas explores why this was said and how it impacts us on this Good Friday.
13th April: From Distance to Devotion
At times Christians feel distant toward God – we can even get stuck in our distance. In this Palm Sunday message Douglas explores why we feel distant and how we can return to a warmth and closeness to God as our loving Father.
6th April 2025: Lost in the Jungle
The search for four children lost in the Amazon has much to say about how God’s pursues us with relentless love.
23rd March 2025: Lunatic, Liar or Lord
Was Jesus well meaning but deluded when he claimed to be the Son of God? Was he good moral teacher but with self understanding that was badly askew? This has been the position of number of people through the centuries and will be the focus of today’s message from the Gospel of Luke.
16th March 2025: Like No Other
We all have thoughts on who Jesus is. But who did Jesus think he was? In this sermon Douglas explores the audacious but life giving claim Jesus made in his hometown.
9th March 2025: One Hope
Coming from ministering to both Jews and Arabs in Israel Even shares an encouraging word about unity and hope.