City on a Hill Edinburgh

Pastor Pete unpacks Chapters 11 and 12 to reveal our spiritual vulnerability when we step out from under God's Kingship – whether by living in habitual sin, or by isolating ourselves from others. Although God is faithful to rescue us when we cry out to Him, we must remember that we have an enemy who is always on the prowl. To live spiritually victorious lives, we need to remain close to God, walk in continual repentance and stay connected to a community of believers.

Pastor Pete explores the final seven statements of Jesus, spoken not from a place of earthly power, but from the Cross. Though uttered in suffering, these words define history itself and shape the lives of all those who believe and trust in Him.

Have you ever wondered if your ordinary, everyday life has purpose? Today, Pastor Adedoyin explores how God used a simple task – looking for lost donkeys – to set Saul on a divine path to kingship. Sometimes the most life-changing moments come through unexpected mishaps and mundane routines. God's grace and providence meet us in the everyday, and Jesus, the true and obedient King, is always inviting us to follow Him and to live a life that is continually being transformed by His Spirit.

In this message, Pastor Pete considers the wrong reasons why Israel asked for a king. We too, like the Israelites, are often tempted to look for our security and identity in anything, except in God. But Jesus invites us to trust in Him as our true King, the One who, unlike human leaders, gives rather than takes.

Today's message focusses on 1 Samuel 7, where we see God at work, giving the Israelites a mighty victory over the Philistines. True repentance over our sins and a total trust in God can change our identity and lead to victory over battles.

Pastor Pete's message today focusses on three points - relying on religious rituals without a true relationship with God will lead to disappointment and defeat; we stand before a holy God and there can be no place for idols and false gods in our lives; victory and restoration only come when we walk with Him with genuine commitment, trusting in Him rather in external signs.

Pastor Pete explores how Samuel heard God's voice. He emphasizes the fact that God still desires to speak, but we must listen with a posture of gratitude and humility. God's voice can also be a double-edged sword that can bring either an encouragement or a challenge.

Eli's sons, Hophni and Phinehas, dishonoured God while young Samuel grew in faithfulness. In this message, Pastor Pete highlights the dangers of spiritual corruption and the importance of honouring God with our lives. Learn how God raises up the faithful and brings down the corrupt, pointing to the ultimate fulfilment of priesthood in Jesus Christ.

Today, we kick off a new series on 1 Samuel called “A Heart After God.” We begin where the book does—with a young woman longing for a child.

According to the Bible, human beings are made up of three parts – spirit, soul and body. In this message, Pastor Pete explores our tripartite nature and the significance of having a spirit, that part of us which is designed to be in relationship with God.

Pastor Pete unpacks the Biblical idea that mankind, being made in the image of a Creator God, has the capacity to be productive and to lead fruitful lives. As disciples of Jesus, we have been called to use our God-given abilities and talents to bear much fruit for His glory.

To be human is to exist in a place, at a time, and in a body—none of which are accidental. While the world deconstructs truth, history shows that place shapes culture, time carries purpose, and our bodies matter. From the Garden of Eden to Christ's redemption, God affirms this design. Like Esther, we are here "for such a time as this", called to carry His story forward and live with purpose in the time and place He has set us.

Pastor Pete looks at our fundamental need as human beings for connection. Adam's disobedience had a devastating impact on our relationship with God and with each other. But Jesus paid the price; his death and resurrection enable us today to be reconnected with God, to enjoy fellowship not just with Him but also with each other.  

What makes any human being a person of significance? In this message, Pastor Pete points out that our significance does not come from looking out to others or looking into ourselves but from looking up towards God. We are not only the pinnacle of His creations, but He also died for us, so that we could become carriers of His Presence here on earth

Who am I? Why am I here? What does it mean to be human? Pastor Pete answers these deep questions in the first of our new series entitled ‘Being human'.

What do you hope for in 2025? What do you want to see happen? This week, Pastor Sammy unpacks three things from the story of Anna, the prophetess, that encourage us to be full of hope and expectation at the beginning of this new year.

In a culture that chases after trivial things, God calls us instead to passionately pursue what He defines as great things. In 2025 and to the end of our lives, let us passionately pursue Christ, to know Him and to make Him known.

Christmas can be a chaotic time, but God is not afraid of the chaos. He promised us a Shepherd-King who would enter the chaos of this world to bring us peace. Jesus is that Shepherd-King who lay down His life for us. A relationship with him brings us peace.

In his message, Pastor Pete unpacks what the multitude of angels said, when they appeared to the shepherds that first Christmas. Why did they give glory to God, and why is there peace for those with whom God is pleased?

The world is deceived in thinking that peace can be found outside of God. In his message, Pastor Pete unpacks why Jesus is called the Prince of Peace. He alone brings peace with God, and having peace with God enables us to experience His peace and ultimately to be at peace with people.

What is a disciple? How do we make disciples? In this last message of our Foundations series, Pastor Pete unpacks Jesus' Great Commission. The heart behind this message is to encourage us to be genuine, not lukewarm, followers of Jesus, on a mission to make disciples.

The first church that was birthed at Pentecost was known for their koinonia-like unity, for their Christ-like love, and for their reliance upon the power of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Pete encourages us to be a church that follows in their footsteps.

Jesus said, “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave.” In this message, Pastor Pete unpacks what church leadership and its various functions are, and what true church leadership should be like.

Are we living a life that is full of hope, rejoicing in what God can do for us, or are we living a life of mediocrity because we have forgotten who our God is? In this message, Pastor Kemi encourages us to live expectantly, waiting in eager anticipation of what God has promised He will do for us and what He has in store for us.

Pastor Pete unpacks Scripture to show that God has only had one plan for this earth - to build a Church who will fill the earth and reflect His glory. As followers of Jesus, we are the Church and each one of us has a part to play in this great plan.

In this message, Pastor Pete unpacks the various Biblical examples in which people were baptized with the Holy Spirit. We are encouraged to believe, to ask, to receive and to be continuously filled with the Spirit.

The Bible is clear that man, by nature and by choice, is sinful and is, therefore, in great need of salvation. Pastor Pete's message today unpacks what the gospel is, why we need it and how to respond to it.

What are you building your life on? Pastor Jude's message is an encouragement to build on God's Word. We need strong foundations and only His Word will enable us to withstand the storms of life.

Have you ever stared into the vastness of space and felt tiny and insignificant? Yet, as small as we may be, the Bible is also clear that we matter to God, our lives and our redemption matter to Him. All of creation is longing for the revealing of His people, because we are part of His cosmic plan for complete restoration.

In this message, Pastor Adedoyin encourages us to be childlike in the way we trust God, to turn away from self-reliance, and refuse to find false security in what the world offers. Instead, we look to Jesus, depending wholeheartedly on Him and truly embracing our identity as children of God.

‘This is my Son … with whom I am well pleased'. Do we believe that, like Jesus, we, too, please God? Pastor Pete's message unpacks the truth that those who are in Christ, now have the Father's complete acceptance. Jesus' sacrifice on the Cross has removed the wrath and punishment we deserve, and there is no condemnation for those who are in Him.

Adoption for many families is usually a ‘Plan B', the result of an inability to have children. In today's message, Pastor Pete unpacks why our adoption as sons and daughters of God has always been His Plan A. Before the foundation of the world, God anticipated our fall and our need to be saved, and He predestined us to be adopted into His family.

In this series, Sons and Daughters, Pastor Dan examines our relationship with God as our loving Father, and what it means to live as His children. As we explore this truth, we will see how our identity as God's sons and daughters informs our daily life and purpose.

In the busyness of life, Jesus always sought solitude with the Father for divine perspective and direction. In this message, Pastor Pete invites us to do likewise. God desires intimacy with us, but we also need to recognize that, as followers of Christ, our strength lies in time spent alone with Him.

How often have we allowed the noises of this world to drown out the voice of God? In this message, Pastor Pete teaches us the value of being still. In the silence, God speaks. In the silence, we can hear His voice. In the silence, we get His perspective, and understand that He is Lord of all.

Pastor Pete unpacks the theme of Sabbath - not simply as a day of rest as established in the Old Testament law, but also as the ultimate rest from life's burdens when we enter into a relationship with God, through Jesus. We no longer have to obey it legalistically, but at the same time, through Jesus, it is a principle that we can certainly benefit from when we apply it in our lives.

Normal life in our culture is busy. But is the busyness of life disrupting our relationship with God? Do we try to live the life of Jesus but with the lifestyle of our culture? And what does it mean to take on Jesus' yoke and how do we do that?

The Ninevites were known for their ungodliness and extreme wickedness. Yet, God called Nineveh a ‘great city', whose people were important and significant to Him. Do we carry God's heart for our cities and for the people around us, even though they do not acknowledge Him?

Pastor Pete's message is a direct challenge to us all. Are we, like Jonah, upset about the small things but neglect the big issues? Are we navel-gazing, instead of sharing God's concerns for the people of our city, for this generation and for the broader concerns of humanity?

Have you ever been angry with God? In this message, Pastor Pete digs deep into the various reasons why we get angry with God. He unpacks not only our distorted views of God and His character, but also challenges us to recognize the idols of our lives, when, like Jonah, we feel that God has not been fair and just in His actions. 

God displays His wonderful mercy to us by being slow to anger, by abounding in steadfast love and in relenting from sending disasters. As followers of Christ, let us allow His mercy to greatly impact our lives, encouraging us to be patient and kind to each other, to value others and to pray for the ability to love, just as He loves.

When Jonah shared his message to the Ninevites, the entire city, including the King repented and turned to God. In this message, Pastor Pete unpacks what true repentance consists of – a work of God in men's heart, which enables them to turn from sin and to Him instead, to stop pursuing sin and to pursue Him instead.