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Beacon Church
by Beacon Church
Come and visit us on Sunday mornings, 10:30am - 12pm at Clapham Park Centre, Kingswood Rd, London SW2 4JPWe are a passionate and dynamic Bible based community of believers, who love God, the church and the community around us. Our vision is to reach and serve Brixton and the wider South London community.
Episodes
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Exodus 31 Spirit filled Worship
In this sermon, our guest preacher, Sarah Gelli challenges us to reflect on the relationship between our work and our worship, showing how the two work hand in hand. Sarah beautifully highlights how God has already made provision for us in our natural work, filling us with the Holy Spirit, who...
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Exodus 28 and 29 Garments
This sermon was given by Matthew DaCosta. Matthew reminds us of how God desires us to draw closer to Him. He reflects on how only the High Priest was permitted to enter the Holy of Holies. However, Jesus is a powerful reminder that, through His death and His nail-pierced hands, He has taken upon...
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Exodus 27 The Tabernable
This sermon was given to us by Daniel Featherstone, who continues the theme of worship from the Old Testament. Daniel takes the opportunity to connect the way we worship with the Gospel and how we are called to live our lives as holy and devoted to Christ. We are encouraged to let go of our own...
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Exodus 26 We Are The Temple
This sermon was given by Jonathan Rudd who breaks down the significance of every detail in Exodus 26 and what it means for us as believers. Jonathan takes us on a journey that helps us understand God’s desire to dwell with us. Through powerful parallels, he reminds us that God does not simply...
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Exodus 25 Introduction to worship
This sermon was given by Owen Hylton, who introduces us to the third phrase of Exodus, which centres on worship. Owen reminds us that, as believers, we can sometimes think of worship as simply singing or engaging with the Word. However, worship is ultimately about our hearts and our active...
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Luke 5:33-39 Jesus and Traditions
This sermon was given by Valentine Ngene who theologically challenges us to consider how we live out our faith. Drawing on Scripture’s teaching about fasting, Valentine explores how Jesus shifts our understanding of tradition—not as something simply added to our lives, but as something that...
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Luke 5:27-32 What does it mean to follow Jesus?
This sermon was given to us by Gemma Bradshaw, who encourages us to consider our own lives and what it means to follow Jesus wholeheartedly. Using the encounter between Jesus and Levi the tax collector, Gemma invites us to reflect on the things in our own walk with Jesus that we may need to give...
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Luke 5:12-16 Jesus is Accessible
This week’s sermon was given by Elisha DaCosta, who beautifully reminds us that Jesus is accessible to us, whatever our needs may be. Elisha elaborates that Jesus, the miracle worker, has freely given us salvation through His death and resurrection. Knowing these things about Jesus reminds us…
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Luke 5 From Meeting Jesus : Master to Lord
This week Jonny Rudd theologically breaks down Luke 5:1-11. In Luke 5:1–11, Simon Peter’s encounter with Jesus transforms his understanding of who Jesus is—from “Master” to “Lord.” But the encounter doesn’t stop with Peter. The men in his boat move from colleagues to fellowship as they share in…
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Luke 5 Take off the roof
This sermon, given by Tim Khoo, encourages the church to "take the roof off". Through theological and philosophical reflection, Tim challenges believers to consider what this means in practice. He explains that we can unknowingly contain and limit God in our own thinking. Rather than trying to...
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Exodus 24 Covenant with the Lord
This week's sermon was delivered by Nick Wood, who used the analogy of a wedding day and marriage to illustrate the covenant between the Israelites and God. Nick explained that the covenant established in the Old Testament revealed its limitations, as it was impossible for the Israelites to keep...
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Exodus 23 Only Jesus can change us
Last week, Phil Hopgood explored Exodus 23 and helped us understand that the laws given in Exodus can be challenging. However, he encouraged us by reminding us that, as we journey with God and grow in understanding His expectations, the transformation He desires in us takes time. Using several...
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Exodus 21 -It's Okay to Wrestle
This sermon was given by Phil Hopgood, who thoughtfully unpacks Exodus 21. Phil reminds us that some of the topics and laws found in the Bible are genuinely challenging and require believers to wrestle with God's heart towards His people. He encourages us not to shy away from difficult questions,...
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Exodus 20 The 10 Commandments
This sermon was delivered by Lally Wood, who speaks about the Ten Commandments and how they should be applied in our daily lives. Lally reminds us that the Ten Commandments remain just as relevant for believers today. Because they are so familiar, it can be easy to overlook their significance or...
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Exodus 19
In this sermon, Owen Hylton encourages us to consider how we worship the Lord. He speaks about what it means for believers to worship God and emphasises that our acts of worship do not earn us acceptance before Him. Instead of either trying to keep the law in our own strength or abusing the grace...
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Exodus 18- Prayer and Community
The sermon was delivered by Frank Ocampo, who challenged us to reflect on our community and the way we pray for it, particularly regarding the decisions made within the church and in our wider workplaces and society. Drawing on the account of Moses and his father-in-law, Jethro, Frank explored...
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Exodus 17- The Altars we build
Here's a revised version with improved flow, grammar, and UK spelling: This week’s sermon was brought to us by guest speaker Sarah Gelli. Sarah spoke about the seasons in our lives when we find ourselves in the wilderness, struggling to understand the journey God is leading us on as believers.…
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Exodus 16
In this sermon, Dan Featherstone encourages the church to develop a deeper hunger for God. He unpacks the importance of looking to God, who is faithful to provide for our every need in every situation. Dan challenges us to fix our eyes on God, especially in seasons when we feel we lack or have...
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Exodus The Passover
This sermon was given by Phil Hopgood, who speaks about the significance of the Passover and how it foreshadows the death and resurrection of Jesus. Phil reminds us that the blood and water that cover and cleanse us still work, no matter our circumstances. As believers, we can sometimes think…
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Exodus The Plagues Part 2
This week, Matthew DaCosta continues exploring the remaining plagues, explaining how the Egyptians worshipped and how God of the Israelites displayed His power through great wonders. He highlights how God provided for, sustained, and protected the Israelites in many ways. Matthew reminds us that...
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Exodus- The Plagues
This sermon by Matthew DaCosta challenges us to consider who we truly depend on. Reflecting on the plagues in Exodus, he shows how they revealed God as the true source of life, calling us to fix our eyes on Jesus. Matthew encourages believers to examine what we rely on instead of God, the author...
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The reality of obedience and the power of unbelief
This week’s sermon was given by Owen Hylton, who returned to the book of Exodus, chapter 6, highlighting the challenges faced by the Israelites and the call to obedience. Although Moses follows God’s direction, his weakness reminds us as believers that our weaknesses can be a good thing, as they...
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Easter: Jesus Christ- Our Living Hope
This sermon was delivered by Daniel Featherstone on Easter Sunday, exploring the question of where our true hope for the future lies. Daniel reflects on how easily we can place our hope in temporary, worldly things—such as money, careers, and personal success. Yet he gently reminds us that these...
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The Theology of Descent
This week’s sermon was given by Raj Saha, pastor at Jubilee Church Teesside, on the theme of the “journey of descent.” Raj explained that before God elevates a person, He often leads them through a season of descent—a time of humbling, often marked by suffering and pain. Although this season can…
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Dedication Sunday
This sermon is brought to you by Owen Hylton, who speaks on the importance of believing in Jesus. Owen reaches out to those who are strong in their faith, those who feel lost, and those who have drifted away. He reminds the church that life with Jesus means holding on to the One who is the author...
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Exodus 5: Yahweh- The gracious and compassionate One
This week’s sermon was given by Lally Wood, who spoke about the challenges of being lowered and crushed so that God can uplift and raise us. Lally encouraged us to see this not only in our own lives, but also in our relationships with others. She stressed the importance of turning to Yahweh…
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Exodus-Total Surrender
This week, Owen Hylton explores the importance of turning aside. Owen examines the challenges we may face when we are called to our purpose. Owen reminds us that being called does not mean giving up easily, nor does it mean becoming boastful. Instead, we are invited to humble ourselves in…
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Exodus- The forming and Journey of the People of God
Owen Hylton beautifully introduces the sermon series on Exodus by exploring chapters one and two, reminding us of the importance of obedience and the fear of God. Owen explains that obedience flows from the fear of God. This sermon series helps us to reflect on the condition of our hearts and to...
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Vision Part 2
This week, Dan Featherstone brings the Vision series to an insightful and reflective close. Dan explores the true meaning of living for Christ, reflecting on Paul’s conversion, life and ministry, which demonstrated a posture of complete obedience and sacrificial action unto the Lord. Dan invites…
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Serve Wholeheartedly
This sermon was given by Frank Ocampo and invites reflection on our attitudes towards serving the church and others. Through the Bible and everyday life, Frank shows that serving can be a challenge, but he points to Jesus, who served his community and even his enemies. He explains that serving...
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Attend regularly- Gather Together
This sermon was given by Elisha DaCosta, who teaches us the importance and true value of attending church and gathering together. Elisha makes it clear that it is good for us to come and dwell together, as God desires this for His people. Gathering together can be challenging, as we can be driven...
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Pray Continuously
To welcome the New Year, Phil Hopgood, starts us off with our vision series, which encourages the believer to pray continuously. Phil beautifully reminds us that prayer can be hard for the believer, as the implication of life may deter or contribute when and how we pray, but Phil reminds us that...
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Heaven Speaks 4
The Christmas day sermon was given by Owen Hylton, who reminds us that when Heaven Speaks, it shows that God revealed himself to patient, humble and faithful servant. Those who God revealed himself to were ordinary people. God chooses to reveal himself to those who are humble, patient and…
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The Angels and the Shepherds
This week, our sermon was given by Lally Wood, who drew our series to a focus on the glory of God. Lally reminded us that the angels presented themselves to the shepherds—people who were lowly and at the bottom of society. This shows that God’s glory is not for a particular group of people or a...
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Heaven Speaks - The Angel Gabriel and Mary
Heaven Speaks - The Angel Gabriel and Mary by Beacon Church
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Heaven Speaks - The Angel Gabriel and Elizabeth
In this Advent message, Matt DaCosta opens our new series Heaven Speaks by walking us through the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1. Drawing from a season of divine silence broken by God’s surprising intervention, Matt helps us explore what it means to trust God when our prayers seem...
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Prayer Series 4
This week, Owen Hylton powerfully concluded the prayer series by speaking on the armour of God. He explained that prayer is a form of spiritual warfare, meaning we are contending with an unseen yet very real realm. God provides His people with spiritual armour to stand against the forces of evil...
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Prayer Series 3
This week, Owen continues our prayer series with a gracious reflection on God as our Father. He highlights that approaching God in this way can be challenging, especially if our relationship with our earthly father has shaped our expectations. Owen explains that our relationship with God is not...
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Prayer Series 2
This week, Jonny Rudd continues to speak wonderfully about the importance of prayer being the fruit and not the root. He explains that in order for us to pray and hold fast to God in prayer, we must know Him—and the key way we can do that is by reading the Bible, remembering the Word, and knowing...
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Prayer series 1
This week, Owen wonderfully begins our new series on prayer, exploring the importance of looking to God and what that truly means. He shares how we can turn to God and pray even when life feels challenging or bleak. Through prayer, we’re reminded of God’s nature and character — that when we fix…
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Gifts of the Spirit Reflections
This week, Owen Hylton shares his reflections on what God has revealed to us through our study of the Gifts of the Spirit. Drawing from these insights, Owen encourages the church to desire the gifts, to pursue them through prayer and by serving from a place of love, and to allow the Lord to lead...
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The Purpose of Prophecy and Tongues
The Purpose of Prophecy and Tongues by Beacon Church
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All Things Done in Love
All Things Done in Love by Beacon Church
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It is not about Me.
This week's sermon, shared by Matthew DaCosta, reminds us that spiritual gifts are not about us—they are given to unify the Church and build God's Kingdom. As one body made up of many parts, each role is vital and dependent on the others. We're encouraged to seek the gifts, even the greater ones,...
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The Variety of the Gifts
This week, Dan Featherstone reminds us of the diverse gifts within the Church. These gifts are not for our own glory, but are freely given to serve one another. As members of the body of Christ, we are called to desire the gifts of the Spirit—not for selfish gain, but to lead with love and...
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The Purpose of Gifts
Owen Hylton beautifully introduces our new series, The Gifts of the Spirit, offering a thoughtful and inspiring overview of their purpose. He explains that the gifts are intended to bring unity, maturity, and edification to the Church. Rather than being used for personal recognition, these gifts...
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Baptism and Testimony Service
This sermon was delivered by Daniel Featherstone, who explores the true meaning of baptism for the believer, using the story of the adulterous woman. The story is a powerful example of what Christ has done for the family of believers: in Him, life is made new, sins are forgiven, and we are given...
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Proverbs 5
DISCLAIMER: This is a sensitive topic. In this sermon, Nick Wood courageously explores what the book of Proverbs teaches about relationships and sex. With honesty and biblical insight, he addresses this important yet often difficult topic, reminding us that sex is a good gift from God—meant to be...
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Proverbs 4
This sermon, given by Jonathan Rudd, explores how we seek wisdom from within the family of believers. As the Church, we are blessed with spiritual siblings and spiritual parents who support us as we walk in the way of the Lord. However, accessing this wisdom requires humility, effort, and...
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Proverbs 3
This sermon, delivered by Gemma Bradshaw, highlights the vital importance of seeking wisdom before prosperity. She emphasises that, although money cannot buy wisdom, it is essential for living a Christ-centred life. Drawing from the book of Proverbs, Gemma encourages us to pursue wisdom above all...
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Come and visit us on Sunday mornings, 10:30am - 12pm at Clapham Park Centre, Kingswood Rd, London SW2 4JPWe are a passionate and dynamic Bible based community of believers, who love God, the church and the community around us. Our vision is to reach and serve Brixton and the wider South London community.
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