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This Day in Scottish HistoryMay 15, 1544 - English Army Departs Leith, Burning Seton Palace and HaddingtonFor More Events on This Day in Scottish History - https://bagtownclans.com/index.php/thisday/may-15/Welcome back to This Day in Scottish History. I'm your host, Colin MacDonald. Today, we turn the clock back to May 15, 1544, and descend into the fiery depths of one of the most brutal episodes in Anglo-Scottish relations—the English army’s devastating departure from Leith, torching Seton Palace and the town of Haddington during the infamous campaign known as the Rough Wooing. And if you’re curious about other fascinating events that happened on this day in history, be sure to che...2025-05-1505 min
New Books in Western European StudiesGregory Soderberg, "John Brown of Haddington on Frequent Communion" (Wipf & Stock, 2024)Shallow and quickly outdated Christian worship practices have left many searching for something with deeper roots. Many churches have rediscovered the importance of the sacraments, particularly the Lord's Supper. The number of churches that are observing more frequent communion continues to grow. What's lacking is guidance from the past on this issue. How did infrequent communion become a "tradition" in so many churches? What historical, political, and theological factors were involved? As one of the leading evangelical pastors and scholars of the late eighteenth century, John Brown of Haddington has much to teach. Not satisfied with the practice of...2025-03-1134 min
New Books in British StudiesGregory Soderberg, "John Brown of Haddington on Frequent Communion" (Wipf & Stock, 2024)Shallow and quickly outdated Christian worship practices have left many searching for something with deeper roots. Many churches have rediscovered the importance of the sacraments, particularly the Lord's Supper. The number of churches that are observing more frequent communion continues to grow. What's lacking is guidance from the past on this issue. How did infrequent communion become a "tradition" in so many churches? What historical, political, and theological factors were involved? As one of the leading evangelical pastors and scholars of the late eighteenth century, John Brown of Haddington has much to teach. Not satisfied with the practice of...2025-03-1134 min
New Books in Intellectual HistoryGregory Soderberg, "John Brown of Haddington on Frequent Communion" (Wipf & Stock, 2024)Shallow and quickly outdated Christian worship practices have left many searching for something with deeper roots. Many churches have rediscovered the importance of the sacraments, particularly the Lord's Supper. The number of churches that are observing more frequent communion continues to grow. What's lacking is guidance from the past on this issue. How did infrequent communion become a "tradition" in so many churches? What historical, political, and theological factors were involved? As one of the leading evangelical pastors and scholars of the late eighteenth century, John Brown of Haddington has much to teach. Not satisfied with the practice of...2025-03-1134 min
New Books in Early Modern HistoryGregory Soderberg, "John Brown of Haddington on Frequent Communion" (Wipf & Stock, 2024)Shallow and quickly outdated Christian worship practices have left many searching for something with deeper roots. Many churches have rediscovered the importance of the sacraments, particularly the Lord's Supper. The number of churches that are observing more frequent communion continues to grow. What's lacking is guidance from the past on this issue. How did infrequent communion become a "tradition" in so many churches? What historical, political, and theological factors were involved? As one of the leading evangelical pastors and scholars of the late eighteenth century, John Brown of Haddington has much to teach. Not satisfied with the practice of...2025-03-1134 min
New Books in Christian StudiesGregory Soderberg, "John Brown of Haddington on Frequent Communion" (Wipf & Stock, 2024)Shallow and quickly outdated Christian worship practices have left many searching for something with deeper roots. Many churches have rediscovered the importance of the sacraments, particularly the Lord's Supper. The number of churches that are observing more frequent communion continues to grow. What's lacking is guidance from the past on this issue. How did infrequent communion become a "tradition" in so many churches? What historical, political, and theological factors were involved? As one of the leading evangelical pastors and scholars of the late eighteenth century, John Brown of Haddington has much to teach. Not satisfied with the practice of...2025-03-1134 min
Haddington Elim ChurchVision 2025 for Haddington Elim ChurchWhat is God saying to us as a church? Are we on the right track? It is important to ask these questions. It does us good to periodically check our ‘maps’ and listen to the Holy Spirit to ensure we are keeping close to Jesus. Today I want to put forth our vision for the church for this year. It is from John 15. Jesus is telling His disciples that He is the vine. For us as a church in 2025, we must be and stay connected to the Vine. Our theme for the year is Abiding in Him. J...2025-02-1832 min
Haddington Elim ChurchVision SundayElim's Four priorities are: Making Disciples, Developing Leaders, Growing Churches and Reaching Nations.
As part of the Elim movement, we , as Haddington Elim Church, are focussing on Making Disciples and Growing Churches. As a church plant, our desire has been to make disciples and to build His Church. This year these two will be our two main goals. As I mentioned last week, it will take all of us, each doing their part to achieve God’s purposes. Like a conductor in an orchestra who has a wide variety of musical instruments all working harmoniously together, we mo...2023-01-1628 min
Haddingtonshire HistoriesThe Siege of Haddington: History, Heritage & ArchaeologyOur host speaks with Dr Jon Cooper, project coordinator of Haddington History Society’s Siege of Haddington Research Group. Dr Cooper explains the history of the Siege, it’s significance to Haddington and East Lothian specifically, as well as Scotland as a whole, and outlines the objectives and activities conducted by the research group.2022-08-2945 min
Get Your Favorite Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Action & AdventureThe Runaways of Haddington Hall by Vivian FrenchPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/501151 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Runaways of Haddington Hall Author: Vivian French Narrator: Vivian French Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 21 minutes Release date: November 4, 2021 Genres: Action & Adventure Publisher's Summary: The adventures of a Victorian laundry maid sent to live in a boarding-home for wayward orphans … a high octane, high drama romp! The story starts with a young laundry maid by the name of Minnie O'Sullivan, who is whisked away to a nightmarish home for wayward girls. Her friends plot to help her, but first they'll have to outwit Mrs Haddington, a wicked ph...2021-11-0403 min
Haddington Elim ChurchA Song in the Night Part 2Last week we looked at how Paul and team were on the way to the place of prayer, minding their own business, and they were met head-on by a demon-possessed girl. He casts the demon out of her and then they find themselves arrested, beaten, and placed into the inner dungeon.
Listen now to hear what amazing things transpired in the inner dungeon.
Notice that they had obeyed God’s leading to go to Macedonia. They are not found complaining and grumbling about the trouble that has come on them. May we learn well the le...2021-05-0326 min
Haddington Elim ChurchA Song in the NightLast week we looked at how Apostle Paul was seeking God’s direction on his second missionary journey. He had made his plans and was going to reach new places for the Kingdom. He found himself forbidden by the Holy Spirit from going east. He prays for open doors to preach the gospel. He has a vision in the night of a man calling to him for help. Paul immediately sets off to go there. Sometimes in life, we think that when we obey God, and are following His leading, that our lives will be cake. That is simply no...2021-04-2522 min
Haddington Elim ChurchOpen DoorsActs 16, we find Paul at a crossroad in his ministry. It may be well worth noting that even apostles were not always clear to God’s will for their lives. Even the Apostle Paul didn’t know what lay ahead. He prayed, fasted, and fully relied on the Holy Spirit to lead and guide him. That is what our lives should look like today. We need to pray, trust in God and be led by the Holy Spirit. There are times in our lives where we fast and spend time seeking God’s will especially during important decisions that lie ah...2021-04-1829 min
Haddington Elim ChurchThe LostThere are many examples of this phrase in the bible. Jesus talked about a lost coin, a lost sheep, and a lost son. We all like sheep have gone astray. We were all once lost. Think about a time in your life when you were lost. Maybe as a child you got separated in the shop. Being lost is a terrible feeling. If you have ever been lost, it can cause panic inducing feelings. The idea that you don’t know where you are is frightening. Even more scary than that, is that there could be unknown dangers when you...2021-04-1123 min
Haddington Elim ChurchThe LeastIn Judges 6, we are introduced a judge, Gideon. He comes on the scene, threshing wheat in secret because the Midianites would steal their grain. They had been suffering at their hands for the past 7 years. Imagine you planted a garden and every time you were ready to get a harvest, someone would come and take all your produce. They would leave you with no food for your family and cause terrible harm to you and your animals. This is what has been happening to Gideon and the Israelites. They are crying out to God for help. God answers, first...2021-03-2823 min
Castle Rockers PodcastEpisode 58 Haddington LibraryLouise from Haddington Library came into the pod to tell us a little bit about what happens behind the scenes right now. From who chooses new books through to all the activities which library visitors enjoy; she gives a picture of the hub the modern library has become. And we are all looking forward to returning to. And as you would expect, when two book lovers get together, there are a flurry of good read recommendations. There are lots of ways you can stay in touch with the library now via their website and social media.2021-03-2619 min
Haddington Elim ChurchThe Extraordinary UnexpectedToday Jaaziel Marcelo shares out of John 5:1-9 where Jesus performs a miracle to a man who was paralysed for 38 years. The man was looking for someone to stir the water for healing, but instead met the Living Water! Listen to today's message to find encouragement in whatever situation you find yourself. Jesus specialises in difficult situations. 2021-03-2125 min
Haddington Elim ChurchMother's DayToday we celebrate Mums. Mums are like superheroes and do have super powers. We are looking at Exodus chapter 2 and how Jochebed, the mother of Moses, hid her baby from the deadly decree of Pharaoh. We hope you enjoy this week's message. 2021-03-1420 min
Haddington Elim ChurchThe LastWe are starting a new series I’ve called, “The Last, The Least, and the Lost.” The Bible is filled with stories of those who could fall into one or more of these categories. In fact it is for the lost that Jesus came, to the least of these, to the forgotten, the outcasts, the downtrodden, the down and out and the broken. He is calling out to all who would listen. He has come to bring freedom to the captive and prisoner and to take upon Himself the sin of the world.
King David was last in his...2021-03-0728 min
Haddington Elim ChurchUntil...Have you ever noticed or observed that it seems like those who are wicked don’t have the troubles of life? Today we are looking at Psalm 73, where Asaph, a chief worship leader of David, finds himself troubled by a similar thing. He looks around at the people and nation and has a conundrum. He can’t reconcile within himself this idea that the wicked seemed to have a great life without troubles, while those who walk closely with God have trouble, strife, hardships, anxieties, worries and cares. Have you ever felt that way? If so, you are not alone...2021-02-2827 min
Haddington Elim ChurchFret NotToday we are looking at Psalm 37. David wrote this late in his life and may have been thinking about passing on wisdom to Solomon to lead the people. After having many trials and triumphs, sufferings and setbacks in his life, David encouraged Solomon and the people to believe God’s promises and wait for God. This Psalm looks at the age-old question that we all may face at one time or another: Why does the righteous suffer and the wicked seem to prosper?
Spurgeon called it "The great riddle of the prosperity of the wicked and the af...2021-02-2120 min
Haddington Elim ChurchTo Live is Christ, to Die is GainLuke Thomson, Edinburgh Elim's Youth and Ministry Support Worker, brings our message today out of Philippians 1. Paul, the writer of this Epistle is imprisoned for preaching the Gospel, but uses his time to encourage and strengthen the Church and the other Christians. This message will encourage and challenge you to live your life to honour Jesus.2021-02-1420 min
Haddington Elim ChurchThe Word of GodThis Holy Bible that we have is not just any book. It is not an ancient book with out-of-date ideas from a long time ago. It is not only current, but tells what is to come. This is God’s Word.
We believe the Bible, as originally given, to be without error, the fully inspired and infallible Word of God and the supreme and final authority in all matters of faith and conduct.
I want to encourage you today. This works. This is Truth and this is life. This is God's Word.2021-02-0727 min
Haddington Elim ChurchThe Man in the BoatThe disciples find themselves in the middle of the sea when a violent storm takes them by surprise. The Master is asleep in the boat. Although the storm raged, they had Jesus in the boat with them. He had said that they were going to the other side. If you are encountering a storm in your life, my prayer is that you are encouraged by this week's message.2021-01-3121 min
Haddington Elim ChurchTrust GodWe have just come through one of the toughest years in modern history. Seems surreal that something microscopic could plunge the entire world into lockdown. Almost everyone has been affected in some way or another and may have asked these questions at one point: Where is God? Does He care what is going on in my life? Why does God allow these things to happen?
What do we do when we feel overwhelmed? Where do we turn? If your answer is God and His word, you are correct! We can take solace in the Bible.
H...2021-01-2424 min
Haddington Elim ChurchMaster of the UniverseWe have recently watched the last few Avengers films. I won’t disclose any spoilers, so don’t worry. Now you may be asking where have I been? I think the last film I had seen was Avengers Assemble.
I made an observation watching these films. Think of every film, tv show or book you’ve read that includes not only a villain, but a supervillain. Seemingly every evil villain seeks power, control, worship, riches, and/or immortality. As we watched this supervillain, Thanos, desiring to rule the universe, he was after 6 Infinity Stones that would give him ul...2021-01-1725 min
Haddington Elim ChurchDon't Hinder Your PrayersWe know that the prayer of a righteous man is powerful and can accomplish much.
There are things that we can do that actually hinder God answering our prayers. Just the thought that we can be the hindrance or cause for delaying our own prayers is alarming!
Let’s not allow anything to hinder our prayers and stand in the way of our relationship with God. May this year be the year of answered prayers in your life, ministry and family.2021-01-1030 min
Haddington Elim ChurchAll Things NewWe have been blessed with a new year. We can look forward to it or face it with dread. We can make a fresh start or if we’re not careful, we can drag all the stuff from 2020 into it. One of the things people say at this time of year is that they’d like to make a ‘fresh start’. If we’re honest, sometimes we all need a fresh start. We can lose our focus. We can become completely consumed with wrong thinking. We make ‘new year’s resolutions’ or things we are determined to do.
The Bible spea...2021-01-0324 min
Haddington Elim ChurchHaddington Elim Church Carol ServiceWe had a wonderful time gathering together to celebrate Christmas. This was recorded live Sunday evening, 13th December, 2020. Worship by Fiona Crow and scripture readings by the launch team. Special thanks to Southland Christian Church for the telling of the Christmas story by children.2020-12-2756 min
Haddington Elim ChurchElim National Christmas ServiceWe join with Elim's National team to celebrate together.2020-12-2735 min
Haddington Elim ChurchMissing JesusIn 2008, a Baby Jesus was stolen from First United Methodist Church’s Nativity in
Kittanning, Pennsylvania and replaced with a pumpkin and newspaper headline read,
‘Missing Jesus’. Even though many countries and people celebrate Christmas, they are
missing Jesus the whole time. It has become less and less about cherishing the birth of
Jesus, and more about gifts, trees, santa, and cheesy films. In the majority of homes
that celebrate Christmas, Jesus is missing. Some give no thought to what the idea of
Christmas even is. Sort of lik...2020-12-1325 min
Haddington Elim ChurchLight Has ComeBetween the closing words of Malachi to the opening words of Matthew, 400 years passed without a Word from the Lord.
400 years with ‘radio silence’ from God. We had the prophecies of Isaiah and the other prophets that spoke of the future, but no glimpse of the promises…..
Isa 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will
be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel. (God with us)
Isa 9:1 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the pa...2020-12-0623 min
Haddington Elim ChurchJeremiah 29James Glass, new regional superintendent for Elim in Scotland, shares today out of Jeremiah 29. We hope you are encouraged by this week's message.2020-11-2925 min
Haddington Elim ChurchThe Beautiful Exchange- Grace and Mercy for Wrath and JudgmentThe last few weeks we have been looking at what I’ve called ‘beautiful exchanges’ that God gives to us. We looked at beauty for ashes, life for death, hope for hopelessness, strength for weakness, and peace for anxiety. If you happened to miss any of the previous weeks, you can catch up with all our podcasts. This week we will conclude this series with Grace and Mercy for wrath and judgment. You see the Bible says that it is appointed unto man once to die, and then the judgment. We all will stand in judgment before God. The Bible...2020-11-2228 min
Haddington Elim ChurchFor His Name's SakeKing Ahab has married a woman, Jezebel, a pagan priestess, who leads him and the nation astray to follow her pagan gods.(Just like God said would happen). Israel has been worshipping these gods against all warnings and explicit commands of God and their promises to serve God alone. They together have brought disaster upon Israel. Ahab is a wicked king that has no desire to serve Israel’s God. Under his rule, Israel has fallen very far from God.
God has raised up a Prophet, Elijah to be His spokesman to Israel to bring them back to...2020-11-1523 min
Haddington Elim ChurchThe Beautiful Exchange- Peace for AnxietyWe are continuing our series on ‘the beautiful exchange’ this week, looking at how God gives us ‘Peace for Anxiety’.
Webster’s Dictionary defines “peace” as freedom from war or discord… an undisturbed state of mind… the absence of mental conflict… the presence of serenity and tranquillity. The meaning of the biblical word peace— shalom points to wholeness, completeness and soundness. Peace can bring health, well-being, security, as well as mean the absence of war. Peace is a condition of freedom from either internal or external strife; it is a comprehensive and valued gift from God. Jesus came to bring spiritu...2020-11-0825 min
Haddington Elim ChurchThe Beautiful Exchange- Strength for WeaknessThese last few weeks we have been looking at some beautiful exchanges that God gives us. He gives us Beauty for Ashes, Life for Death, Hope for Hopelessness, and today we are looking at Strength for Weakness. Compared to Almighty God, we are unquestioningly weak. Have you ever tried to stand against waves of the ocean as they come crashing in? You realise how weak you are compared to the roar of the sea. God created that! Sometimes in life and as followers of Christ, we can feel weak and timid. The Holy Spirit took 11 scared, weak, and timid...2020-11-0125 min
Haddington Elim ChurchThe Beautiful Exchange-Hope for HopelessnessWe have been looking at some things I’ve dubbed ‘beautiful exchanges’ that are found throughout the Bible. Last week we looked at how God gives us life for death. Today we are looking at how God gives us hope for our utter hopelessness. We all can be overcome by feelings of hopelessness at times. Moving into a place of hope is vital.
Proverbs 13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when the desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
Hebrews 6:19 [Now] we have this [hope] as a sure and steadfast anchor of the so...2020-10-2523 min
Haddington Elim ChurchThe Beautiful Exchange- Life for DeathLast time we looked at how God exchanged beauty for ashes. What an incredible God we serve! Today we are looking at how God exchanges death for life. We are looking at more beautiful exchanges that take place as we place our trust in God.
1 Peter 3: 18 For Christ [the Messiah Himself] died for sins once for all, the Righteous for the unrighteous (the Just for the unjust, the Innocent for the guilty), that He might bring us to God. In His human body He was put to death, but He was made alive in the spirit,
2020-10-1826 min
Haddington Elim ChurchAbundance of RainToday we are looking at 1 Kings 18 and how the Prophet Elijah was just like us but prayed fervently for it not to rain and it didn't rain for three and a half years.
1 Kings 18:41 And Elijah said to Ahab, Go up, eat and drink, for there is the sound of abundance of rain.
He, through the Spirit, hears the SOUND of rain. Not just a sprinkle, but an abundance of rain. He hears it in his spirit before any audible sound is heard by others. I think of the thunderstorms that would roll through as I...2020-10-1126 min
Haddington Elim ChurchThe Beautiful Exchange -Beauty for AshesWe are beginning a new series this month called ‘the beautiful exchange.’
I had heard this expression from Hillsong United a number of years ago that perfectly summarises what Jesus has done for us. We all, at one time in our lives, have probably exchanged something. We’ve purchased clothing or shoes that were the wrong size and exchanged them for a different size. We have probably all exchanged currency. Depending on the rates you can gain or lose on your exchange. I would think almost everyone would hate to lose on your exchange. God does that very th...2020-10-0426 min
Haddington Elim ChurchLiving Ready Part 2Last week we looked at Living Ready. Jesus cites both Noah and Lot in Luke 17. He explains that the coming of the Son of man will be like a flash of lightning. It will be quick and sudden. We need to live ready for His return!
If we believe this, that His return is soon, should we not be telling everyone? Especially our families? Atheist and magician, Penn Jillette, said “How much do you have to hate someone to not proselytise? How much do you have to hate someone to believe everlasting life is possible and not tel...2020-09-2727 min
Haddington Elim ChurchLiving ReadyThis week we’re continuing to look at the return of Christ. I would not want anyone to be caught unaware! Wherever you fall in your beliefs on this, He will return! I asked several weeks ago, Are you ready? Today we are going to look at living ready. We read Jesus’ words in Matt 24 and we’re in Luke 21 today.
There have been many changing insights about the book of Revelation over the years. Things have been fulfilled, have come into focus or have gotten clearer. Some say it is only a book of metaphors, some say it...2020-09-2134 min
Haddington Elim ChurchI'll Be Back“I’ll be back!” are the iconic words spoken by Arnold Schwarzenegger In the 1984 film “The Terminator.” These words were spoken first by Jesus. Remember that the earth and everything in it were created at His Word. He spoke and it was so. If He says "I'll be back" you can be certain that it will happen!
In the film, we are introduced to Sarah Connor, a seemingly ordinary waitress who is about to have an unexpected encounter with a cyborg from the future. She meets a man, Kyle Reese who has been sent back in time to protect...2020-09-1332 min
Haddington Elim ChurchThe End of DaysJesus is having a discussion with His disciples on the Mount of Olives. They begin to ask some very good questions. They ask 3 very specific questions. We will dig into these but will look into this much deeper in the coming weeks.
The next few weeks, we will be looking at the end of the age and what the Bible has to say about it. As I mentioned last week, we are either in, or getting very close to the end of days. Jesus tells of great tribulation that will come upon the earth. We are looking a...2020-09-0632 min
Haddington Elim ChurchAre You Ready?The Boy Scout motto is ‘Be prepared.’ Being prepared and ready is something that we should all take seriously. There are many people today who recognise the times and seasons in which we are living are the days described in the Bible. My question to you today is ‘Are you ready?’
Prepare: To make ready beforehand for a specific purpose, as for an event or occasion: Being prepared can reduce fear, anxiety, and losses that accompany disasters. Communities, families, and individuals should know what to do in the event of a crisis or emergency. Be ready.
In the...2020-08-3028 min
Tudor History with Claire RidgwayAugust 23 - The Siege of HaddingtonOn this day in Tudor history, 23rd August 1548, Francis Talbot, 5th Earl of Shrewsbury, arrived at the Siege of Haddington, in East Lothian, Scotland, with a large army. This siege was part of the Anglo-Scottish war known as the War of the Rough Wooing between England and Scotland., regarding Henry VIII's desire to marry his son, Edward, off to Mary, Queen of Scots.
What happened at this siege and to Haddington after it?
Find out in today's talk from Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History". You can see this podcast as a video at the following li...2020-08-2307 min
Haddington Elim ChurchWho is Following You?In this day and age we live in, Social media seems here to stay. We are constantly bombarded with posts from people posting their daily activities.
How many likes do we have? How many followers? If God had a social media account, I would hope that you would follow Him both figuratively and literally. I would think He would be following you too, as He loves you and is interested in you. In life, have you ever met people who feel like bad luck or other things follow them? They could move to a different city, state, o...2020-08-2223 min
Haddington Elim ChurchBreaking the CycleBreaking the cycle, which seems to go something like this---there is sin--then there is condemnation or conviction---if condemnation--then guilt, shame or if conviction--which brings-- forgiveness and mercy--we can get caught in a never-ending cycle that keeps us hindered or worse. With God’s help, we CAN break the cycle! We CAN get past the things that have held us captive for years!
For the last several weeks, we have been looking at the Antidote to condemnation, guilt and shame. I would encourage you to listen to our previous podcasts if you may have missed any. Jesus is ou...2020-08-1626 min
Haddington Elim ChurchLiving WaterWe look at the story in John chapter 4 where Jesus meets the woman at the well. He didn’t care about societal pressures or norms. Jesus would go out of the way many times for the ONE!
Most of the time women got water from the well in the evening, not in the heat of the day. But about noon is the time the woman in our story appears, perhaps so she wouldn't have to be subject to the constant abuse from the women in the town who despise her as a home-wrecker. Maybe she was tired of...2020-08-1525 min
Haddington Elim ChurchI AmWe are looking at Exodus chapter 3 where Moses has an encounter with the Great I AM.
God hears your cry! God remembers His promises! God sees you and your struggle!
Exodus 3:7 The Lord said, “I have surely seen the affliction of My people who are in Egypt, and have given heed to their cry because of their taskmasters, for I am aware of their sufferings.
God is aware of our struggles! He knows our sufferings!
Exodus 3:13 Then Moses said to God, “Behold, I am going to the sons of Israel, and I will s...2020-08-1526 min
Haddington Elim ChurchFear NotWe are living in some scary times. There is tremendous uncertainty in the world today. How should we be living taking all of this into account?
God is constantly working behind the scenes in every area of our lives, even when we may not see it. Fear, simply stated, is unbelief or weak belief. As unbelief gains the upper hand in our thoughts, fear can take hold of our emotions. Our deliverance from fear and worry is based on faith, which is the very opposite of unbelief.
David says in Psalm 56:3 "When I am afraid, I...2020-08-1324 min
Haddington Elim ChurchIsolated but Never AloneIsolated but never alone
Are you feeling alone or lonely today? There is a difference between being alone and loneliness. Alone means you are by yourself in a physical sense. At some point in our lives, everyone will feel alone or experience loneliness. Many times we need God’s assurance, as our Good Father, that He is there, and that we are not alone. Dwell on Bible verses when you feel alone and allow God to reinforce this truth: we are never alone. God is always with us.
Loneliness is a state of mind, an em...2020-08-1322 min
Haddington Elim ChurchGod is Our HelperIn Hebrews chapter 13:6, it says, "So we take comfort and are encouraged and confidently and boldly say, The Lord is my Helper; I will not be seized with alarm [I will not fear or dread or be terrified]. What can man do to me?"
The Hebrew translation Jehovah Ezer which means Lord our help. In this verse this is how our God is addressed, 'the Lord is our help.' This is the God who brought the heavens and the earth into existence by the Word of God.
God is our helper and our shield. Wi...2020-08-1323 min
Haddington Elim ChurchDaniel Part 4: God RescuesWe conclude our look into the Book of Daniel with this episode. Many people of heard the story of Daniel in the lion's den. We look at how God rescues Daniel from certain death.
As captives in a foreign land, Daniel and his friends stayed true and faithful to their God. They were used mightily for their faith, displaying God’s power and giving God glory. These kings and kingdoms did not know God but would give testimony to His Power. There is no God like our God! He saves, heals, delivers. He rules and overrules. He is s...2020-08-1230 min
Haddington Elim ChurchDaniel Part 3: God DeliversGod delivers!
What can we learn today from this book that was written some 2600 years ago? We find that it is extremely relevant for our days ahead. Some theologians think 20 years have passed since Daniel chapter 2. The dream that Nebuchadnezzer had, that Daniel interpreted may have been what inspired the king to make this huge, golden statue.
In chapter 3, we find the king giving a decree that everyone must worship the image that he set up. It isn’t just a formality but a total allegiance to and worship of the image. The faith of th...2020-08-1225 min
Haddington Elim ChurchDaniel Part 2: God Rules and OverrulesIt is one thing to give an interpretation to someone’s dream, but to tell them the dream they had is something else entirely!
God is Sovereign- last week we were introduced to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. Four of the many captives from Judah brought to Babylon. They are tested and trained for 3 years in the customs, laws, and religion of Babylon. We find them refusing to defile themselves with the king’s food and wine. They take their lives in their hands by requesting to not eat and drink the king’s personal menu. (they trust...2020-08-1228 min
Haddington Elim ChurchDaniel Part 1: God is SovereignWe begin a series looking at the Book of Daniel in the Bible. This is part one of a four part series.
Sovereignty of God is the Christian belief that God is the supreme authority and all things are under His control. Easton's Bible Dictionary defines God's Sovereignty as His "absolute right to do all things according to His own good pleasure."
God is Sovereign over all! We will see in the book of Daniel kings and kingdoms rising and falling. We will see the everlasting Kingdom of God coming forth where He will rule...2020-08-1227 min
Haddington Elim ChurchFinish WellThere are many tales of teams that have the moniker that they ‘can’t finish.’ What a title to have. It is a badge of disgrace to be known as the team that can’t finish or the coach who chokes in the big game. Reputations like that have ruined many careers. In life as well as sport, finishing is really important. Anybody can start things, but to see them through to the end is something different!
"Great is the art of beginning, but greater is the art of ending."- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Winners finish...2020-08-1026 min
Haddington Elim ChurchOur FatherTo be a good father doesn’t happen by chance. Every Christian parent ought to be waging an all-out campaign and be very intentional to train up their children to know Christ and follow Him. Proverbs tells us to train up a child...It doesn’t happen by accident. It begins by setting the example: you must walk the walk! Being a parent and teaching kids, you find out that there are more things ‘caught’ than ‘taught’. Every parent has probably had a scenario where your children say something that they ‘caught’ you saying or doing--To your shock and embarrassment. Ou...2020-08-0927 min
Haddington Elim ChurchAnd They Were All Filled...Jesus has risen from the dead and tells His followers to wait for the promise. We find them waiting in Jerusalem for 50 days in Acts chapter 2.
Acts 2:1 (Amplified Bible) And when the day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all assembled together in one place,
2 When suddenly there came a sound from heaven like the rushing of a violent tempest blast, and it filled the whole house in which they were sitting.
3 And there appeared to them tongues resembling fire, which were separated and distributed and which settled on each one of the...2020-08-0928 min
Haddington Elim ChurchThere is a ConspiracyThere are lots of conspiracy theories out there. Some have proved to be true. In the Bible, Jesus says in John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly."
We have an enemy of our souls that wants to destroy our lives. He has been conspiring against you your whole life. In this podcast we look at what the Bible says about this and how Jesus came to give us life, both now and for eternity.2020-08-0828 min
Haddington Elim ChurchThe Antidote to ShameIn the Garden of Eden, we see Adam and Eve sinning and hiding. Their first instinct and reaction was to hide from each other and God. They now stand guilty before God and are aware of their horrible condition. Suddenly, they were sinful, weak, broken people living in a scary world. They found themselves in a real mess. If we're honest, we,too, are in a real mess at times.
We have been looking at condemnation and guilt and how to deal with their crippling effects these past few episodes. This episode we are looking at shame. I...2020-08-0626 min
Haddington Elim ChurchThe Antidote to GuiltIn the previous message I mentioned that there are 3 main things that seem to derail many people in their walk with Christ. We looked at condemnation and the terrible effects it has in the life of a believer. It is a deep issue that continually causes you to look inward at ‘how bad you are’ instead of lifting your head to look at the face of Christ with His conviction helping lead us to repentance.
Condemnation , if not dealt with, can completely destroy your spiritual life. Jesus said that the enemy comes but to steal, kill, and dest...2020-08-0632 min
Haddington Elim ChurchThe Antidote to CondemnationThere are issues that seem to derail many Christians from living God's plan for their lives. These things can prevent our growth and maturity in Christ.
They are condemnation, guilt, and shame. Each has the ability to severely hinder our Christian walk. We can be stunted in our growth, unable to move forward, and even regress.
Today, we are looking at the first of these, condemnation. In the next few episodes, we will look at guilt and shame, as well. This is a spiritual issue as it affects us deep within. Condemnation can deceive us...2020-08-0528 min
Haddington Community Church - SermonsLazinessLaziness
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Sunday Morning
Date: 15th March 2020
Time: 10:302020-03-1500 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsJesus Goes PublicJesus Goes Public
Preacher: Derek Lamont
Sunday Morning
Date: 8th March 2020
Time: 10:302020-03-0800 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsWords (Part 2)Words (Part 2)
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Sunday Morning
Date: 2nd March 2020
Time: 10:302020-03-0200 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsWords (Part 1)Words (Part 1)
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Sunday Morning
Date: 23rd February 2020
Time: 10:302020-02-2300 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsAngerAnger
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Sunday Morning
Date: 16th February 2020
Time: 10:302020-02-1600 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsFriendshipFriendship
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Sunday Morning
Date: 9th February 2020
Time: 10:302020-02-0900 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsTrust in the LordTrust in the Lord
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Date: 2nd February 2020
Time: 10:302020-02-0200 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsWho are we listening to?Who are we listening to?
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Sunday Morning
Date: 26th January 2020
Time: 10:302020-01-2600 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsThe Beginning of WisdomThe Beginning of Wisdom
Series: Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Sunday Morning
Date: 19th January 2020
Time: 10:302020-01-1900 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsBack down the mountainBack down the mountain
Series: Mark: Knowing and following Jesus
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Sunday Morning
Date: 25th August 2019
Time: 10:302019-08-2500 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsSeeing Jesus clearlySeeing Jesus clearly
Series: Mark: Knowing and following Jesus
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Sunday Morning
Date: 18th August 2019
Time: 10:302019-08-1800 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsGlory to God the RedeemerGlory to God the Redeemer
Series: Revelation: The Heavenly Throne Room
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Sunday Morning
Date: 11th August 2019
Time: 10:302019-08-1100 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsGlory to God the CreatorGlory to God the Creator
Series: Revelation: The Heavenly Throne Room
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Sunday Morning
Date: 4th August 2019
Time: 10:302019-08-0400 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsDavid and GoliathDavid and Goliath
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Sunday Morning
Date: 30th June 2019
Time: 10:302019-06-3000 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsThe Armour of GodThe Armour of God
Series: Ephesians: An incredible gospel for ordinary lives
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Date: 23rd June 2019
Time: 10:302019-06-2300 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsSubmitting to ChristSubmitting to Christ
Series: Ephesians: An incredible gospel for ordinary lives
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Date: 16th June 2019
Time: 10:302019-06-1600 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsFrom darkness into lightFrom darkness into light
Series: Ephesians: An incredible gospel for ordinary lives
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Date: 9th June 2019
Time: 10:302019-06-0900 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsOut with the old, in with the newOut with the old, in with the new
Series: Ephesians: An incredible gospel for ordinary lives
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Date: 2nd June 2019
Time: 10:302019-06-0200 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsHow does a church grow?How does a church grow?
Series: Ephesians: An incredible gospel for ordinary lives
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Date: 26th May 2019
Time: 10:302019-05-2600 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsThe surprising value of the churchThe surprising value of the church
Series: Ephesians: An incredible gospel for ordinary lives
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Date: 19th May 2019
Time: 10:302019-05-1900 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsUnited to God, united to one anotherUnited to God, united to one another
Series: Ephesians: An incredible gospel for ordinary lives
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Date: 12th May 2019
Time: 10:302019-05-1200 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsWhat should we pray?What should we pray?
Series: Ephesians: An incredible gospel for ordinary lives
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Date: 5th May 2019
Time: 10:302019-05-0500 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsBlessings in ChristBlessings in Christ
Series: Ephesians: An incredible gospel for ordinary lives
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Date: 28th April 2019
Time: 10:302019-04-2800 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsThe Fulfillment of the RelationshipThe Fulfillment of the Relationship
Series: Exodus: The great rescue, the great relationship.
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Date: 31st March 2019
Time: 10:302019-03-3100 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsRestoring the RelationshipRestoring the Relationship
Series: Exodus: The great rescue, the great relationship.
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Date: 24th March 2019
Time: 10:302019-03-2400 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsBreaking the RelationshipBreaking the Relationship
Series: Exodus: The great rescue, the great relationship.
Preacher: Chris Furr
Date: 17th March 2019
Time: 10:302019-03-1700 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsEstablishing the RelationshipEstablishing the Relationship
Series: Exodus: The great rescue, the great relationship.
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Date: 10th March 2019
Time: 10:302019-03-1000 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsThe God of the nationsThe God of the nations
Series: Exodus: The great rescue, the great relationship.
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Date: 3rd March 2019
Time: 10:302019-03-0300 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsThe God who providesThe God who provides
Series: Exodus: The great rescue, the great relationship.
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Date: 17th February 2019
Time: 10:302019-02-1700 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsThe God we can trustThe God we can trust
Series: Exodus: The great rescue, the great relationship.
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Date: 10th February 2019
Time: 10:302019-02-1000 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsThe God who rescuesThe God who rescues
Series: Exodus: The great rescue, the great relationship.
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Date: 3rd February 2019
Time: 10:302019-02-0300 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsThe God who judgesThe God who judges
Series: Exodus: The great rescue, the great relationship.
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Date: 27th January 2019
Time: 10:302019-01-2700 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsThe God who is sufficientThe God who is sufficient
Series: Exodus: The great rescue, the great relationship.
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Date: 20th January 2019
Time: 10:302019-01-2000 minHaddington Community Church - SermonsThe God who keeps his promisesThe God who keeps his promises
Series: Exodus: The great rescue, the great relationship.
Preacher: Ali Sewell
Date: 13th January 2019
Time: 10:302019-01-1300 min
Boogie in the Morning PodcastHaddington Primary SchoolIn the run up to Christmas we need some of the kids from local primary schools. We'll chat to them about their Christmas and sing one of our favourite Christmas songs. Today, the kids from Haddington Primary School in East Lothian sing 'It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas'2018-12-1704 min