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Vision 2025 for Haddington Elim Church
What 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...
2025-02-18
32 min
Haddington Elim Church
Consecrate Our Movement
The last few weeks we have been talking about a time of consecration. Elim’s new General Superintendent, Mark Pugh, has asked everyone across Elim’s network to spend 21 days in a time of consecration. I asked everyone to have a time of personal consecration and last week, we looked at consecrating our church. Today we are looking at the consecration of the Elim Movement. Elim believes that the Holy Spirit is still being poured out on people all around the world, not just at Pentecost. It is a continuing story of changed lives...
2024-09-24
28 min
Haddington Elim Church
Consecrate Yourselves
Elim's new General Superintendent, Mark Pugh, has asked everyone across the Elim network of churches to enter a time of consecration as we look to the future of the Elim Movement. Many times throughout scripture, the people of God took time to consecrate themselves. “I dare to believe that Elim’s future can be greater than our history if we will humbly bow in surrender and service. Our season of consecration is key to this right posture.” — Mark Pugh, General Superintendent To declare or set apart as sacred; Dedicated to a sacred purpose...
2024-09-11
22 min
Haddington Elim Church
When God Says Wow!
We are introduced to a woman who desperately needs a miracle from Jesus. What happens may surprise you! If you are having a difficult time, maybe where it seems like God is not hearing your prayers, this message is for you! Be encouraged! This week's message is by Elaine Berwick, and elder at Edinburgh Elim.
2024-04-23
24 min
Haddington Elim Church
How to be a Disciple of Jesus
This week we have Pastor Gary Gibbs, Elim's Reach Director and head of church planting with us. He brings a powerful message on how we can be a disciple of Jesus. We are all called to be disciples and also to make disciples. Listen today to hear what it means to be a follower of Jesus in our modern society. We hope you are encouraged by this message. Gary also has written a book called "The Discipleship Lifestyle": How disciples develop disciples. It is available on Amazon if you'd like to pick up a copy.
2023-06-26
43 min
Haddington Elim Church
Pentecost
Today we are celebrating Pentecost Sunday. What does that mean? The term Pentecost comes from the Greek (Pentēkostē) meaning "fiftieth". It refers to the festival celebrated on the fiftieth day after Passover, also known as the "Feast of Weeks". Pentecostalism emphasises the work of the Holy Spirit and the direct experience of the presence of God by the believer. We are Elim Pentecostal and that is taken from the Holy Spirit being poured out at Pentecost in Acts chapter 2. We believe in the deity of the Holy Spirit who...
2023-05-31
22 min
Haddington Elim Church
Shred It
Pastor Gordon Allan from Edinburgh Elim brings the message today. We are looking at Acts Chapter 3 where Peter and John speak to the paralysed man, commanding him to get up. There are many times in our lives where God interrupts our schedules. In those instances, we need to just shred them and do what He is asking us to do. We are called to be obedient and faithful.
2023-03-06
34 min
Haddington Elim Church
Vision Sunday
Elim'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...
2023-01-16
28 min
Haddington Elim Church
Where Are You?
Has anyone ever gotten lost? I went down to Malvern for a conference with the leadership of Elim. It was in a place I had never been. Although I mapped out where I was to go after I got off the train, and had both Google maps and Apple maps loaded on my phone, I found myself lost. I could have carried on the way I was going and gotten lost even more, or I needed to assess where I was. “To know where you are going, you first must know where you are.” Lu...
2022-07-18
26 min
Haddington Elim Church
Breaking the News
This week, Pastor Gordon Allan, lead Pastor of Edinburgh Elim, brings the sermon. We are called to be salt and light and to be the herald of His Good News to all the world. Listen now to hear how we can be people that bring good news of salvation to everyone we encounter. 2 Corinthians 3:2 says: You are our letter, written in our hearts, known and read by all men; 3 being manifested that you are a letter of Christ, cared for by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone bu...
2022-03-21
28 min
Haddington Elim Church
One Thing You Lack
Jesus had travelled far and wide across Israel healing and restoring many, but in our message today, a young man comes up to Him and leaves worse than when he came. This is rare because after encounters with Jesus, people were in much better condition. Some even brought back from the dead! He is known as the rich young ruler. He had tremendous potential. He is courteous and has spiritual questions that motivate him to run up to Jesus. He had everything going for him, but after this encounter, he is completely deflated. Many people wrongly believed then and s...
2022-02-07
27 min
Haddington Elim Church
How Should We Live? part 4
Today we are looking at Ephesians 6. In Ephesus, Paul had experienced a riot there and death threats over its worship of the goddess diana. (as told in Acts 19: 21-41). He wrote this letter 10 years later, nearing the end of his life and wanted to encourage this church that he had planted. As he was chained to soldiers in Rome, he used military imagery at times. Here, he builds on the idea of armour. As he personally experienced on his various missionary travels, we are in a spiritual war. If you didn’t know that, or if you’ve forgotten, we a...
2022-01-31
24 min
Haddington Elim Church
How Should We Live part 3
We have been looking at How should we live as Christians these last few weeks. Today we are continuing with instructions from Paul found in Philippians 2. Paul was used mightily by God in planting churches. To sum up what Paul is saying here: Your disagreements are showing that there is a spiritual problem in your fellowship that isn’t going to be solved by rules or threats, but only by our hearts being made right with God and each other. His letter resonates today and admonishes us with this: Be Like Christ
2022-01-26
24 min
Haddington Elim Church
How Should We Live part 2
Last week, we looked at how we should live in this world. We looked at Colossians 3 and how we are to take off things and also to put on love. Many of our troubles we face are not that different from the first century Christians. Today we are continuing to look at how we should live. Paul points out that in the life of the Christian, what we believe helps determine how we behave. Doctrine and duty go together. By our daily lives, we show if we trust God’s word, or not. If we have a right relationship wi...
2022-01-17
26 min
Haddington Elim Church
How Should We Live?
With a new year upon us, and as followers of Christ, how should we live in a troubled world? Paul gives us practical ways in Colossians 3. Listen today to hear how we should live our lives for His glory.
2022-01-10
23 min
Haddington Elim Church
Carol Service 2021
Enjoy the scripture readings and story from our carol service. The story is called "My Christmas Miracle" by Taylor Caldwell. Christmas has many memories for many people. Some filled with joy. Some have heavy hearts. Our hope is that you are encouraged as Jesus, our Emmanuel -God WITH us, is near to you this year and that you know that you are NEVER ALONE! He has come and reigns forevermore! He is WITH you and is FOR you! Every blessing to you and your families this Christmas!
2021-12-21
24 min
Haddington Elim Church
The Visit of the Wise Men
This week we look at the visit of the wise men. These men saw a star that announced the birth of the King of the Jews. This baby was unlike any other ever born! Joseph didn’t beget Jesus. He came through an earthly mother but was born of the Holy Spirit. The Old Testament gave this criteria: the Messiah would be born of a woman, of the seed of Abraham, through the tribe of Judah, and from the family of David. Jesus is the only One Who can prove His divinity and heredity! It then moves to the bir...
2021-12-14
27 min
Haddington Elim Church
Prepare the Way
This past week, many of you know that we had our Mums come for a visit. For anyone that has hosted an event or had family or company visit, there are many things you have to do to prepare for their arrival. We were excited as we began to get everything ready for their visit. I tidied the leaf-blown garden. Sheri made up the beds and we did the shopping for treats our mums would enjoy. We were so excited as we thought of the time we would have with them. As we cleaned, fluffed pillows, and anything else...
2021-12-07
25 min
Haddington Elim Church
A Thankful Heart
We see many times in Scripture where the expression used is ‘ sacrifice of praise.’ It can truly be a sacrifice to praise God or be thankful when life is difficult. David said ‘will I give to the Lord that which cost me nothing?’ He knew that there was a cost to offering God praise and thanksgiving. Now when things are going well, it can seem easy to be thankful, but it is in the tough times that it gets hard. This is where it does become a sacrifice. We have to yield, to humble ourselves before God, declaring that He is go...
2021-12-04
27 min
Haddington Elim Church
Key Turning Prayer
Today, Pastor Gordon Allan, senior leader of Edinburgh Elim, shares some of the keys that the Apostle Paul found during his life. Although facing closed doors at times, he learned the secret, and that it was through prayer that locked hearts can come to faith in Christ. Listen today to hear this week's encouraging message.
2021-11-21
37 min
Haddington Elim Church
The Faithfulness of God
We all go through various transitions in life. Many people do not like change but it comes whether or not we like it. There is One Who is steadfast and changes not! The Almighty, the Ancient of days. He is immovable, unshakeable and rules forevermore! What a comfort to know that whatever we may face in life, He is already there. He knows all things and upholds us with His mighty hand. As transitions happen, there are times that are hard, times we feel like giving up. There may even be times we do give up, but what an...
2021-11-14
26 min
Haddington Elim Church
The Prayer of Jesus
If you knew that in a day or two, that it would be your last days on earth, what would you do or be doing? Take a moment to think about that. Would you go to a holiday destination? Would you spend it with your family? Your words would carry tremendous weight as you choose them carefully. You might even want to record them or have them written down for the future generation. Today we are looking at John 17, which is recorded as the longest prayer of Jesus. We have Jesus’ last days on earth written and can you gu...
2021-11-07
29 min
Haddington Elim Church
How Will it End?
As we started this series, ‘What in the world is going on?’ we began to look at the final Book of the Bible, Revelation. We have just scratched the surface of this amazing book. We looked at Jesus opening the seven seals on the scroll. There are calamities of unprecedented proportions unleashed as each is opened. Here is our question: How will it end? That has been man’s question for centuries! Listen today to hear the conclusion and hope in Jesus Christ!
2021-11-01
22 min
Haddington Elim Church
Seven Trumpets
We looked at the seven seals and saw them opened one by one. When the seventh seal was finally broken, the end did not immediately come. It set in motion seven trumpets that would sound upon the earth. From the seals to the trumpets to the bowls, the judgments increase in intensity. The scroll has finally been opened completely, and all of God’s glorious plan is unfolding. There seems to be a shift in focus, as he saw many events in heaven, but here he begins to describe events happening on earth. Let’s look...
2021-10-25
25 min
Haddington Elim Church
The Redeemed
As we have started this series, ‘What in the World is Going on?’ These chapters in Revelation are very deep and I am barely scratching the surface at the magnitude of all that is happening. Many theologians have studied Revelation over the years. Even now we still don’t fully know or comprehend everything that is contained within. Bible prophecy is not to scare you but to prepare you. If you’re scared, you’re not prepared! We pick up today in chapter 7 immediately after the thoughts of the end of chapter 6. The Lamb has opened 6 of the seven s...
2021-10-18
24 min
Haddington Elim Church
Breaking the Seven Seals
Last week we looked at the scroll in God’s hand and how only Jesus – the Lamb – was able to break the seals of this scroll and read it. All events taking place on earth are the sovereign direction of God. If the scroll contains the completion of history, then the opening of the seals must happen before the scroll is read. The full completion will happen in Revelation 19. As the first four seals are opened, we see each represented by a rider on a horse. This book is written to encourage believers in every age of...
2021-10-11
30 min
Haddington Elim Church
What in the World is Going On?
We are starting a new series I’ve called “What in the World is Going On?” The last 18 months have seemed to propel things rapidly toward what appears like the end of all days. You may have even asked this question out loud. There is a worldwide change that has been happening. Where do we place our trust in turbulent times? Where do we turn when things get tough? As followers of Christ, we have been given a glimpse into His plan that is unfolding before our eyes. We will be looking at the last Book of the Bi...
2021-10-04
25 min
Haddington Elim Church
The Resurrection and the Life
Today we are looking at John 11. Here in John, we are introduced to a family with three siblings, Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. This is the same Mary who anoints His feet and wiped them with her hair in chapter 12. In chapter 10, Jesus says to the listening crowd that He and the Father are One, revealing His Deity. The Jews picked up stones to kill Him for blasphemy. Jesus and His disciples left the area as their lives were in danger. As Jesus was away, He received a message from the sisters that Lazarus was very...
2021-09-29
25 min
Haddington Elim Church
Dry Bones
Dry bones are not only dead; they have been dead a long time. They have laid there and been bleached by the sun. Bones are what remains when life is gone. They are the residue of what was once there, a vast army that died. When something has been dead this long, we can give up hope it will ever live again. Maybe you have some dreams that have died a long time ago? Ezekiel 37:3 Then He said to me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” And I answered, “Lord God, You Yourself know.” When God asks a que...
2021-09-20
26 min
Haddington Elim Church
The Opportunity of a Lifetime
Today we are looking at 1 Kings 11:(28-40) We are introduced to a young man called Jeroboam and the opportunity of a lifetime God presented to him. Although leading His people from Egypt with an outstretched arm, God had been rejected by the people as their King and Shepherd when they asked the Prophet Samuel for a king to be like the other nations around them. God had called them out of the other nations and commanded them to be separate. They were called to be an example to all the nations around that there was a true a...
2021-09-13
25 min
Haddington Elim Church
A Divided Heart
Remember that with Moses and then Joshua, God had made great promises to the nation if they would obey Him and keep His commandments. There were also warnings if they disobeyed. God had explicitly told them to not intermarry with the people who would be in the land that He was driving out before them. The people there worshipped other gods and would cause Israel to sin. Proverbs 4:23 Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life. Solomon wrote these wise w...
2021-09-06
23 min
Haddington Elim Church
Don't Compromise with the Enemy
Don’t compromise with the enemy! He will always take more than you bargained for! The Bible says that satan is a liar and the father of lies! You can not trust him. Do we compromise with the enemy? Will we give in to his demands? The battle was the Lord’s but Ahab didn’t think he could win, so he gave up. Are we offering our families and treasures? Would we even put up a fight? Are we sure we cannot win? The Bible tells us to not be ignorant of his devices or schemes. It say...
2021-08-30
21 min
Haddington Elim Church
The Gift of Faith
The Bible says faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains. Faith goes up against a giant with a sling and some stones. It is powerful and that is why the enemy tries so hard to cause fear, anxiety, worry, stress and discouragement. If you let fear dictate things in your life, you will remain stuck right where you are. Unbelief asks ‘how can this be?’ Faith asks ‘how shall this be? Listen to today's message to hear how the gift of faith enables you to trust God against all circumstances.
2021-08-23
25 min
Haddington Elim Church
Fear or Faith part 2
This week we are looking at faith. What is it and where does it fit into the life of a believer? Is it important? As I mentioned, faith is mentioned in the Bible more than 450X. We use the term faith to describe our Christianity (I am a person of faith, fighting for our faith etc) but it is much more than adhering to a doctrine or religious affiliation. “Faith does not operate in the realm of the possible. There is no glory for God in that which is humanly possible. Faith begins where man's po...
2021-08-17
26 min
Haddington Elim Church
Fear or Faith
We are starting a new series over the next few weeks. We will be looking at things like faith, fear, and how we as Christians respond, live, and allow or disallow these things to be at work in our lives. The Bible speaks a lot about fear. Faith and fear are diametrically opposed. They are more than opposites. They work to nullify each other. We will be looking specifically into how these fit into the life of the believer and how we respond to them. Listen to today's message now to hear what the Bible s...
2021-08-09
27 min
Haddington Elim Church
The Transforming Presence of Jesus
In today's message, Jaaziel Marcelo shares about how the presence of Jesus in our lives transforms us in a way no one else could. The storm that the disciples encountered transformed into calm. There was a man blind man who cried out for Jesus to have mercy on him. The crowd shouted at him to keep quiet, but he shouted louder. In the face of pressure, increase action-keep praying! Listen now to hear this encouraging message and allow the presence of Jesus to transform your life.
2021-08-02
27 min
Haddington Elim Church
Anyone Hungry?
In John chapter 6, we meet a boy who willingly gives his lunch to Jesus. Our smallest efforts are multiplied in the hands of Christ. A wee boy brought all he had to the King, and the King of all kings gave all He had to humanity! What happened next, no one could have ever guessed. Listen today as Pastor Gordon Allan brings this message about us bringing what we have to Jesus and stepping back and letting Him take it further then we could ever believe!
2021-07-26
34 min
Haddington Elim Church
Freedom
We have freedom in Christ! The Bible has a lot to say about freedom. Israel had been slaves in Egypt for 400 years and God delivered them by breaking the yoke of their oppressors. God had told them after this amazing deliverance to obey His commandments but if they refused, they would be taken away back into captivity. Sadly this had happened several times in Israel's history. Paul uses the picture of a yoke to symbolise bondage. Farmers use yokes to control oxen because they would never willingly serve if they were free. Galatians 5 In [this] f...
2021-07-19
22 min
Haddington Elim Church
Members of His Household
When we come to faith in Christ, we are added to the family of God and become members of His Household. Listen to the message today and hear how Paul addressed this to the Church in Ephesus. Ephesians 2:12 remember that at that time you were separated from Christ [excluded from any relationship with Him], alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise [with no share in the sacred Messianic promise and without knowledge of God’s covenants], having no hope [in His promise] and [living] in the world without God. 13 But now [at...
2021-07-13
25 min
Haddington Elim Church
Citizens of Heaven
There is a more substantial identity that goes far deeper than simply the personality we have or the place we’re from. Whatever the colour of our passports, if we’re a Christian, then our nationality doesn’t define us. Jesus does. Philippians 3 puts it like this: 17 Brothers and sisters, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us. 18 For many walk, of whom I often told you, and now tell you even as I weep, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ, 19 whose...
2021-07-05
25 min
Haddington Elim Church
The Message of the Cross
The Cross of Christ changed everything! The Apostle Paul is addressing the church in Corinth. It had become just like the city it was in with no distinction between what happened in the church and in the city. It had become polluted with every vice that the world offered. There were clear factions and divisions developing in leadership. He addresses the various issues going on and we can see his discourse in 1 Corinthians 1. How would you begin to bring health and balance to this church? He starts by reminding them that we are called to...
2021-06-28
25 min
Haddington Elim Church
Our Father in Heaven
We are celebrating Father's Day! Today we honour all dads, step-dads, grandparents, uncles and men who have answered the call to be a dad! You're the best! Years ago, Hallmark Greeting Cards volunteered to go to a prison and allow the inmates to send Mother's Day cards to their mothers for free. They were overwhelmed by the response and had to extend the offer another day to accommodate the inmate's requests. The card company offered to do the same arrangement for Father's Day. To the company's surprise, not a single inmate r...
2021-06-21
26 min
Haddington Elim Church
The Lost Coin
Think of something valuable that you lost. Car keys, driver’s licence, wallet/purse, wedding ring? When you find something that you lost, it brings a huge exhale! Think of a time when you were lost. How did you feel? Being lost can be a bit fun at first, but if you are lost in a bad part of town, it can be very dangerous. I think almost all of us, if we’ve lived long enough, have been lost at a time or another. Maybe on holiday or a new city, we’ve taken...
2021-06-13
20 min
Haddington Elim Church
What was Meant for Evil
Genesis chapter 50 is an incredible passage in the Bible that shows how God is at work even though circumstances are pointing to the contrary. In life, we face many things that are hard. Genesis 50:15 When Joseph’s brethren saw that their father was dead, they said, Perhaps now Joseph will hate us and will pay us back for all the evil we did to him. The brothers were afraid that Joseph would turn on them after their father’s death. They had thought that he was holding back his wrath while Dad was alive. This was...
2021-05-30
24 min
Haddington Elim Church
Pentecost
Acts Chapter 2 changed everything for the followers of Jesus. 50 Days prior, Peter and the others had fled when Jesus was arrested and here, in chapter 2, we see him boldly addressing a crowd where 3,000 people come to faith in one day. As we begin to resume services, we are praying for God to continue to give us power from on high.
2021-05-24
23 min
Haddington Elim Church
Letters to the Seven Churches
Jesus gave this Revelation to John to show him the events that would soon take place. We are looking at chapters 1-3 of Revelation today. Sheri brings this powerful word on the different characteristics of Jesus Christ as revealed in the letters to the seven churches. Listen now and hear how Jesus is everything that we need and knows everything that we face. He is concerned and aware of every trouble we face. We hope you are encouraged by this week's message.
2021-05-16
26 min
Haddington Elim Church
The Well of Transformation
I am going to talk about a well, a fountain and a meeting that happened near this well. One location and one of the most powerful encounters in history: Jesus and the Samaritan woman. So let’s read in the gospel of John, chapter 4 from verse 4. This well was dug in the rock. Do you have any idea of the difficulty of this type of excavation for that time? Look how interesting it is: digging a well could be considered an act of faith at that time. Even more so when it was dug in th...
2021-05-09
24 min
Haddington Elim Church
A Song in the Night Part 2
Last 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...
2021-05-03
26 min
Haddington Elim Church
A Song in the Night
Last 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...
2021-04-25
22 min
Haddington Elim Church
Open Doors
Acts 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...
2021-04-18
29 min
Haddington Elim Church
The Lost
There 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...
2021-04-11
23 min
Haddington Elim Church
The Least
In 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...
2021-03-28
23 min
Haddington Elim Church
The Extraordinary Unexpected
Today 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.
2021-03-21
25 min
Haddington Elim Church
Mother's Day
Today 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.
2021-03-14
20 min
Haddington Elim Church
The Last
We 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...
2021-03-07
28 min
Haddington Elim Church
Until...
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...
2021-02-28
27 min
Haddington Elim Church
Fret Not
Today 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...
2021-02-21
20 min
Haddington Elim Church
To Live is Christ, to Die is Gain
Luke 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.
2021-02-14
20 min
Haddington Elim Church
The Word of God
This 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.
2021-02-07
27 min
Haddington Elim Church
The Man in the Boat
The 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.
2021-01-31
21 min
Haddington Elim Church
Trust God
We 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...
2021-01-24
24 min
Haddington Elim Church
Master of the Universe
We 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...
2021-01-17
25 min
Haddington Elim Church
Don't Hinder Your Prayers
We 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.
2021-01-10
30 min
Haddington Elim Church
All Things New
We 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...
2021-01-03
24 min
Haddington Elim Church
Haddington Elim Church Carol Service
We 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.
2020-12-27
56 min
Haddington Elim Church
Elim National Christmas Service
We join with Elim's National team to celebrate together.
2020-12-27
35 min
Haddington Elim Church
Missing Jesus
In 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...
2020-12-13
25 min
Haddington Elim Church
Light Has Come
Between 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...
2020-12-06
23 min
Haddington Elim Church
Jeremiah 29
James Glass, new regional superintendent for Elim in Scotland, shares today out of Jeremiah 29. We hope you are encouraged by this week's message.
2020-11-29
25 min
Haddington Elim Church
The Beautiful Exchange- Grace and Mercy for Wrath and Judgment
The 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...
2020-11-22
28 min
Haddington Elim Church
For His Name's Sake
King 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...
2020-11-15
23 min
Haddington Elim Church
The Beautiful Exchange- Peace for Anxiety
We 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...
2020-11-08
25 min
Haddington Elim Church
The Beautiful Exchange- Strength for Weakness
These 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...
2020-11-01
25 min
Haddington Elim Church
The Beautiful Exchange-Hope for Hopelessness
We 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...
2020-10-25
23 min
Haddington Elim Church
The Beautiful Exchange- Life for Death
Last 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,
2020-10-18
26 min
Haddington Elim Church
Abundance of Rain
Today 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...
2020-10-11
26 min
Haddington Elim Church
The Beautiful Exchange -Beauty for Ashes
We 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...
2020-10-04
26 min
Haddington Elim Church
Living Ready Part 2
Last 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...
2020-09-27
27 min
Haddington Elim Church
Living Ready
This 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...
2020-09-21
34 min
Haddington Elim Church
I'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...
2020-09-13
32 min
Haddington Elim Church
The End of Days
Jesus 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...
2020-09-06
32 min
Haddington Elim Church
Are 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...
2020-08-30
28 min
Haddington Elim Church
Who 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...
2020-08-22
23 min
Haddington Elim Church
Breaking the Cycle
Breaking 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...
2020-08-16
26 min
Haddington Elim Church
Living Water
We 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...
2020-08-15
25 min
Haddington Elim Church
I Am
We 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...
2020-08-15
26 min
Haddington Elim Church
Fear Not
We 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...
2020-08-13
24 min
Haddington Elim Church
Isolated but Never Alone
Isolated 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...
2020-08-13
22 min
Haddington Elim Church
God is Our Helper
In 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...
2020-08-13
23 min
Haddington Elim Church
Daniel Part 4: God Rescues
We 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...
2020-08-12
30 min
Haddington Elim Church
Daniel Part 3: God Delivers
God 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...
2020-08-12
25 min
Haddington Elim Church
Daniel Part 2: God Rules and Overrules
It 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...
2020-08-12
28 min
Haddington Elim Church
Daniel Part 1: God is Sovereign
We 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...
2020-08-12
27 min
Haddington Elim Church
Finish Well
There 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...
2020-08-10
26 min
Haddington Elim Church
Our Father
To 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...
2020-08-09
27 min
Haddington Elim Church
And 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...
2020-08-09
28 min
Haddington Elim Church
There is a Conspiracy
There 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.
2020-08-08
28 min
Haddington Elim Church
The Antidote to Shame
In 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...
2020-08-06
26 min
Haddington Elim Church
The Antidote to Guilt
In 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...
2020-08-06
32 min
Haddington Elim Church
The Antidote to Condemnation
There 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...
2020-08-05
28 min