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Faced with famine and fear, Abram doubts God’s promises, deceives Pharaoh, and places Sarai in danger to save himself. Yet despite Abram’s unfaithfulness, God remains faithful. In this sermon from St John’s Wishart, we explore how God rescues his people not because they are worthy, but because he is gracious. This passage points beyond Abram to the greater rescue found in Jesus Christ, where God proves once and for all that his promises rest not on our performance, but on his steadfast love and faithfulness.

From the chaos of Genesis 1–11 to one man in Genesis 12, this episode traces God’s bold plan to rescue a broken world. “The Call of Abraham” unpacks God’s surprising choice, his sweeping promises, and Abraham’s radical response. Can God really be trusted? His words say yes and history seals it. See how every promise points forward to Jesus, where blessing reaches all nations. This isn’t blind faith; it’s grounded trust in a faithful God.

In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 15:35–58, we explore the breathtaking hope of the resurrection body. Paul shows that what is now perishable, weak, and earthly will be raised imperishable, glorious, and spiritual through the power of God. Just as a seed is transformed into something far greater, so too will our bodies be renewed in Christ. Because Jesus has conquered sin and death, the grave has lost its sting and our future is secure. This hope calls us to stand firm, abound in the Lord’s work, and live knowing that nothing done for Christ is ever in vain.

In this sermon from Nathan Lovell, we see that God calls on everyday ordinary people like you and me to participate in his Gospel mission.

This year our Public Lecture was delivered by Dr Nathan Lovell. Nathan helped us think through the tough topic of genocide and violence in the Old Testament and how we reconcile that with a loving God.

In this sermon on 1 Corinthians, we see the great news that because Jesus is risen all who put their trust in Jesus will rise again when he returns. Because Jesus has risen and will come again to destroy death we can have the great assurance and hope of eternal life. If this didn't happen, then we are all fools! Preacher: Michael Calder

This Easter, we saw that Jesus is the risen Lord of all with authority over death! He alone is worthy of our trust and when we put our trust in him, we can be assured of new life now and eternal life to come. Preacher: Michael Calder

This is the good news of Good Friday: Jesus died in our place so we might be forgiven, freed, and given new life. In the Garden, Jesus wrestles in anguish yet submits to the Father’s will, choosing to drink the cup we deserve. On the Cross, he bears our sin, endures abandonment, and opens the way back to God. In his Sacrifice, justice is satisfied and mercy is poured out—our guilt removed, our shame lifted, our relationship with God restored.

What captivates your life? In Gospel of Mark 14:3–9, a woman’s radical act of devotion to Jesus exposes what truly matters. While others see waste, she sees worth—pouring out everything in response to the beauty of Christ and the nearness of His death. As the disciples miss the moment, Jesus honours her sacrifice as a glimpse of the gospel itself. Preacher: Philip Calder

This is the tenth sermon in our Mark series. Preacher: Chris Boyce