EV Night Sermons

There are two ways we can be far from God, but only one way to come near. Dan Ford unpacks Luke 15, where Jesus masterfully uncovers whether we are near or far.

Jesus calls us to be willing to lose everything to follow him. Matt Evans takes us through what we might lose and what we will gain in following Jesus.

As Jesus teaches the crowd in Luke, he corrects one of the biggest dangers of our culture. Andrew Heard speaks on how we should view this life and eternity in light of Jesus' teaching.

Prayer is fundamental to Christian life, and in Luke 11:1-13 Jesus teaches us how to pray. Looking closely at Jesus' teaching, Dan Ford draws out the 'how', 'what' and 'why' of Christian prayer.

Andrew Heard begins our second series in Luke's gospel, with the message that Jesus came to proclaim the good news about the Kingdom of God. And the challenge for us to be "all in" in following him.

The world feels chaotic and out of control. Matt Evans unpacks that Jesus is the only one who has proven he can make a world changing and life changing difference.

When you can't find meaning, what is the point of life at all? Andrew Heard speaks on the preciousness of life, that your life matters to God, and the choice we have in responding to him.

Andrew Heard speaks on what Jesus does and who he is, that can so immensely change us and reframe our relationships with each other and with him.

What difference does knowing Jesus make when life feels overwhelming? Dan Ford shows how Jesus is a sympathetic friend to the overwhelmed, and a Saviour from our most overwhelming circumstance to come - judgment.

A right view of God is probably a lot bigger than your current view! Andrew Heard takes us through the book of Job, to see the bigger view of God and how this should shape our lives.

Christmas is all about God's love for us. Jez Reynolds shares the wonderful message of Christmas - Jesus - Immanuel (God with us), the sign that God is there and he cares.

Not all religions are the same, and not all are about love. Andrew Heard shares from Romans our failure to understand that we are all deeply flawed, and all need saving from our sin.

Have you arrived at a place where you are right with God? Andrew Heard speaks on the wonderful grace that brings us ongoing peace with God.

The original shock of the Gospel was how radically inclusive it was! Dan Ford unpacks Romans 4:13-25, showing why salvation is open to all with faith in Jesus.

Andrew Heard speaks on the hope we have in God of the universe, who in his love and mercy justifies us - the ungodly.

"But now"... God has made a way to save sinners. Matt Evans takes us through one of the greatest paragraphs ever written that reveals a wonderful salvation and a glorious God.

How do you respond when the evidence of your sin stacks up against you? Dan Ford considers the objections Paul deals with in Romans 3, before considering Christ's love for sinners.

If Jesus asked you on judgment day, "Why should I give you eternal life?", how would you answer? Working through the argument of Romans 2, Dan Ford shows that our only hope is in the gospel, not in our deeds.

Of all the problems we face as humans, is there one that overarches all the rest? Andrew Heard unpacks the Bible's answer from Romans 1

A world changing message that is a world changing passion. Matt Evans dives into some of the greatest verses ever written to see the greatest gift that God has ever given. Let this message be the passion that shapes your plans and your prayers.

Andrew Heard opens up the introduction of the greatest letter ever written to show how all of life centres on Jesus.

What should be our ultimate authority in life? Dan Ford makes the case that it's the Bible alone that deserves to be our authority, because of its unique nature as the very Words of God Himself.

Communion, or The Lord's Supper, has long been a point of discussion across churches. This week, Andrew Heard helps us think clearly about what it truly means, why it matters, and how it shapes our life together as followers of Jesus.

Will we trust the King, when trust seems risky? Matt takes us through Hezekiah and Judah's trust in God when it seemed very risky. As risky as trusting the King may be, you could never be more secure.

What is the greatest threat facing humanity today? Dan Ford shows from 2 Kings 8-17 that it is God's holy anger at sin. Are you ready for the final day when Jesus returns as Judge?

Is becoming a Christian easy or difficult? Dan Ford preaches from 2 Kings 5 - the story of Naaman's conversion, showing how it is God who changes the heart, not us.

It's a very human experience to live with doubts about the reality of God. Andrew Heard speaks on the nation of Israel in 2 Kings, who like many in our culture, were happy to live with "no God". Yet the God of life and death is patient and bears with them, and us, showing himself to us in Jesus.

Like Ahab in 1 Kings, we'd rather live with lies, than hear the hard truth about ourselves. Andrew Heard challenges us to confront the reality of our human nature, and trust in God's mercy, seeking a new life in him.

We all have someone sitting on the throne of our hearts, who sits on yours? Matt Evans takes us through 1 Kings 17-19 unpacking the warning of our wayward hearts and the incredible grace of God to hold onto his throne in the hearts of his people.

1 Kings 11 and 12 sees the next generation of kings divide the nation and lead the people away from God. Andrew Heard speaks on the lessons of the Old Testament kings and the hope of the future true King, Jesus.

What is the goal of our existence, and how do we attain it? Dan Ford walks us through 1 Kings 5-10, where we see God's plan to draw near to humanity again.

1 & 2 Kings continues the unfolding story of the Kingdom of Israel. Andrew Heard begins our series with the life lessons, God lessons and the bigger picture to be seen in this ancient history.

Andrew Heard leads us through Daniel 7, a chapter filled with vivid dreams and powerful visions. In a world where chaos can feel in control, we're reminded that God still reigns. We're encouraged to read the Old Testament through the lens of Christ, to stay prayerful and alert, and to remember that God's delay is not inaction, but mercy - holding the door open for salvation.

What does it look like to live faithfully in a place that isn't truly home? As we look at the book of Daniel, Graham Fuller explores how one man's humble loyalty to God stands as a challenge for us today, especially in a world that makes compromise feel comfortable.

Who is God to you? Dan Ford takes us through the final chapter of 1 Peter, showing the link between our view of God and our ability to trust and obey Him through suffering.

To live in this world as Christians following Jesus is to go against the flow. Andrew Heard speaks on the expectation of suffering as we stand aligned with Jesus, knowing this is not your home.

Coming to Jesus threatens our deep desire to belong - belonging to him is stepping out from the world. Matt Evans takes us through 1 Peter 4:1-11 to encourage us to belong to Jesus, the only safe place, and to his community transformed by love.

Although suffering is guaranteed, the Lord brings great gain to our life in Him. Dan Ford draws out what we gain through 1 Peter 3:8-22, including how a Christian community can disagree well together.

1 Peter chapter 3 encourages and challenges us with big truths about who we are as men and women. Andrew Heard shares the Bible's wisdom on marriage that brings something much better than any alternative our culture can offer.

Andrew Heard explains that the key to understanding Jesus is not that he came to give us an example of how to live. The key is that he came to bear our sins to save us.

Being a Christian means following a rejected Christ. What is the antidote to a fear of rejection? Dan Ford points us to the loving acceptance of our God through 1 Peter 2:4-10.

God urges his people to be holy, reminding us that he is the holy God who makes us holy through the precious blood of Christ. Matt Evans takes us through the connection between hope and holiness, and explains how we ought to pursue what God pursued us for - holiness.

We give thanks to God for motherhood, for the joys and the heartaches, and yet there are even bigger things than motherhood that form our identity. Andrew Heard speaks on the value and worth given to us by God, who created us to know him.

This world, and this life is not your home! As we endure hardships and suffering, the letter of 1 Peter encourages the people of God to look towards our true heavenly home. Andrew Heard introduces this series and challenges us to see God's work in our current trials and circumstances.

What does it mean to pick up our cross to follow Jesus? Grahame Fuller looks at the radical and counter-intuitive call of Jesus to lose ourselves in order to gain everything.

Our world reduces the Easter message to bunnies and religious curiosities... they cannot believe the unbelievable. So, is it true?? Andrew Heard speaks on the exalted Jesus, who is raised to life and given all power, and before whom all will bow the knee.

Is it right for us to celebrate the crucifixion of an innocent man? Looking at Philippians 2:5-8, Dan Ford unpacks the humble, self-giving love of God the Son, and why we celebrate Good Friday.

Doubts about Christianity are not always an intellectual issue but often a deeper heart problem driven by sin and rebellion. Andrew Heard speaks on the doubts of John the Baptist and Jesus' response to him and to us today.

The second of Jesus' sermons challenges us to come to Jesus as Lord, he expects radical transformation. Matt Evans takes us through the way God's mercy in Christ transforms us to be merciful.

What Jesus says in Luke 6 doesn't fit with who our culture says is blessed and who is cursed. Andrew Heard helps us understand the context of Jesus teachings and what is true blessings, especially for us today.