Living Rock Podcast
by Living Rock Church
Living Rock Church is a friendly, growing Christian church, meeting each week in Stoney Stanton, Atherstone, Market Harborough & Kenya. We’ve discovered that Jesus changes lives, heals bodies, restores families and gives meaning and purpose to us all. We’re convinced that church should be positive, practical, relevant and great fun! This podcast contains audio recordings from our Sunday gatherings.
Episodes
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The Light Shines in the Darkness (Mike Shuter)
In this message from The Light Weekend, Mike uses a powerful demonstration with children building little LED lamps to illustrate how Jesus is the light of the world that shines in darkness and can never be extinguished, showing us that no matter how dark our circumstances feel—whether through...
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Fix Your Eyes on Jesus (Hilary Dalziel)
In this message, Hilary takes us on a journey through three biblical gardens—the Garden of Eden where sin shattered humanity’s fellowship with God, the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus wrestled with the full weight of Isaiah 53’s prophecy, knowing he would bear all the sins of the world and face...
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Mary’s at the Tomb - Part 2: By His Side (Christopher Alton)
Mary Magdalene’s encounters with Jesus changed her life. Delivered from the power of seven demons, she became a devoted follower, supporting His ministry and remaining faithful even when His death seemed to bring everything to an end. But at the empty tomb, Jesus called her by name, transforming...
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The Hallmark of Jesus (Greg Montgomery)
In this message, Greg explores the three hallmarks used to verify genuine precious metals—the Maker’s Mark (whose name stands behind it), the Purity Mark (what’s inside), and the Assay Mark (has it been tested and proven)—and shows how Jesus exemplified all three perfectly, carrying the Father’s...
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Emergency Deep Clean: When Jesus Crashes Your Living Room (Ovi Vlaicu)
In this message, Ovi explores the remarkable encounter between Jesus and Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10), a wealthy chief tax collector who was despised by his own people, lonely despite his riches, and desperate to catch just a glimpse of Jesus from his hiding place in a tree—revealing that Jesus…
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The Wrong Question (Phil Chapman)
In this message, Phil explores a powerful encounter in Luke 10 where an expert in religious law asks Jesus the right question—“What must I do to inherit eternal life?”—but then asks the wrong follow-up question: “Who is my neighbour?” through the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)…
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When Jesus Meets Doubt (Mike Shuter)
In this message, Mike explores how Jesus responds to doubt by examining two powerful encounters—the desperate father of a boy with epilepsy (Mark 9:14-27) and Thomas demanding proof of the resurrection (John 20:24-29)—revealing that doubt is never a reason to avoid Jesus, and that when we come to...
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One Thing (William Dalziel)
In this message, William explores the heart-searching encounter between Jesus and the rich young ruler (Mark 10:17-31), a sincere and upright man who runs to Jesus asking the biggest question of his life—“How do I inherit eternal life?”—yet walks away grieving because he cannot release what he...
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Concealed & Revealed (Phil Chapman)
In this message, Phil walks through the extraordinary journey on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-49) to show how Jesus revealed Himself throughout all of Scripture—from the serpent defeater in Genesis to the suffering servant in the Psalms to the coming Messiah in the Prophets—and how as Jesus...
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Encountering Jesus at the Table (Mike Shuter)
In this message, Mike explores what it truly means to meet Jesus at the communion table by examining the two essential facets of who He is: Lord and Saviour—not as distant titles, but as practical, daily realities that define how we live and relate to Him (Matthew 26:26-30, Philippians 2:4-11)....
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Sowing Seeds (Arne Skagen)
In this message, Arne unpacks the parable of the mustard seed (Matthew 13:31-32) to reveal a simple yet transformative truth—that ordinary believers can participate in God's work of evangelism not through complicated methods, but by faithfully sowing spiritual seeds in everyday moments through…
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An Unexpected Encounter with Jesus (Simon Rowland)
When Jesus was 12 years old his mother and father were travelling home from the festival in Jerusalem when they realised Jesus was not with them. They had left behind the son of God! Three days later they unexpectedly found Jesus at the temple in discussions with the teachers, who were all…
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Marys at the Tomb - Part 1, At the Feet of Jesus (Christopher Alton)
Mary of Bethany’s relationship with Jesus takes her on a remarkable journey — from sitting at His feet to receive from Him, falling at His feet and surrendering her deepest pain, to worshipping at His feet and giving Him something costly. As Mary’s encounters with Jesus change the way she sees…
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Light of the World (Bolade OnilarI)
In this message, Bolade explores what it means to be the light of the world (Matthew 5:14-16), revealing that just as Jesus is the light, believers who give their lives to Christ carry that light within them—and we are called not to hide it but to let it shine boldly before others for a purpose....
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A Whole New Way of Fishing (William Dalziel)
In this message, William explores Peter's extraordinary encounter with Jesus in his fishing boat (Luke 5:1-11), showing how Jesus walks into our ordinary workplace at our point of greatest disappointment and invites us to anchor ourselves not on our own exhausted strength and experience but on…
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Purpose of Prayer (Ruth Favell)
In this message, Ruth explores the purpose of prayer through Jesus' teaching of the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13), revealing that prayer is not about getting things we want but about entering into agreement with God's purposes, stewarding our lives and our world in partnership with Him. Through...
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The Most Important (Ovi Vlaicu)
In this message, Ovi explores what truly matters in life through Jesus' answer to the teacher of the law (Mark 12:28-34)—that the most important commandment is to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength (the Shema), and the second is to love your neighbour as yourself, and that…
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Above & Beyond (Phil Chapman)
In this message, Phil explores Jesus feeding the 5,000 (Mark 6:30-44) as a powerful demonstration of God's "above and beyond" character (Ephesians 3:20), showing how Jesus, moved with compassion for the lost like sheep without a shepherd (Psalm 23), transforms what seemed impossibly small—five...
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Marys at the Tomb - Part 1 (Christopher Alton)
Mary of Bethany’s relationship with Jesus takes her on a remarkable journey — from sitting at His feet to receive from Him, falling at His feet and surrendering her deepest pain, to worshipping at His feet and giving Him something costly. As Mary’s encounters with Jesus change the way she sees…
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I AM The True Vine (Amelia Batstone)
In this message, Amelia explores Jesus' declaration—"I am the true vine" (John 15:1-8)—revealing two essential truths: we must remain in Him through continual, daily dependence (not striving or earning, but staying connected), and we must trust the gardener's pruning, which may feel like…
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I AM The Good Shepherd (Stefan Stapleton)
In this message, Stefan shares his powerful personal testimony of knowing Jesus as the good shepherd (John 10, Psalm 23) in the midst of pain—growing up without a faithful earthly father, yet experiencing God's care through the shepherd-like men He placed in his life, including his uncle Winston,...
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I AM The True Vine (Ben Machekanyanga)
In this message, Ben explores Jesus' beautiful declaration—"I am the true vine, and you are the branches" (John 15)—using the powerful picture of his own wilted plant that came back to life through faithful tending, revealing that we are called simply to abide (mino in Greek: to stay in, dwell,...
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I AM The Way, The Truth and The Life (Richard Knapp)
In this message, Richard unpacks Jesus' profound declaration—"I am the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6)—spoken in His final hours with the disciples before His betrayal and crucifixion, revealing that Jesus is the Way that provides clear direction and guidance when we're lost, the Truth...
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I AM The Good Shepherd (Eve Pemberton)
In this message, Eve explores Jesus' declaration—"I am the good shepherd" (John 10)—revealing that Jesus knows the sheep completely (Psalm 139), aware of our weakness and fickleness, yet despite this intimate knowledge, He lays down His life for us, becoming the lamb who takes our place because…
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I AM The Good Shepherd (Mike Shuter)
In this message, Mike contrasts Jesus' declaration—"I am the good shepherd" (John 10)—with the false shepherds condemned in Ezekiel 34, revealing that whilst bad shepherds feed themselves and neglect their flock, Jesus lays down His life for His sheep, knows each one by name, and seeks out the...
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Jesus The Great I AM (Simon Rowland)
In this message, Simon looks at the importance of a name, and draws on the scriptures in Exodus 3:1-15, where God speaks from the burning bush and reveals to Moses for the first time His Name, I Am Who I AM and YHWH. Then in John 8:48-59 Jesus makes a statement that shocks the religious world....
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I AM The Way, The Truth and The Life (David Roberts)
In this message, David explores Jesus' profound claim—"I am the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6)—revealing that Jesus is not just offering directions but is Himself the path to restored relationship with God, the embodiment of truth (not merely an idea), and the source of true life…
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I AM The True Vine (Tom Stephenson)
In this message, Tom explores Jesus' declaration—"I am the true vine" (John 15)—unpacking the powerful Greek word "meno" (to abide, remain, dwell, make your home in), revealing that authentic discipleship is not about visiting Jesus occasionally but about staying with Him, resting in Him, and...
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I AM The Resurrection and the Life (Phil Chapman)
In this message, Phil explores Jesus' extraordinary claim—"I am the resurrection and the life" (John 11:25-26)—through the stunning miracle of Lazarus being raised from the dead after four days in the tomb, revealing three powerful truths about what resurrection means. Drawing on Scripture, Phil...
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Baptism (Benj Lyon)
In this message, Benj explores baptism as far more than just a public declaration of faith—it's a powerful spiritual reality where we are washed clean from our past, buried with Christ, and raised to new life (Romans 6:1-11). Drawing on the symbolism of the Exodus crossing through the Red Sea,...
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I AM The True Vine (Richard Pemberton)
In this message, Richard explores Jesus' declaration—"I am the true vine, and you are the branches" (John 15)—revealing that whilst Israel failed to produce the fruit God desired, Jesus is the faithful vine in whom our hope is found, and through whom His life flows into us. Drawing on John 15 and...
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Here I AM (Caleb Groeneweg)
In this message, Caleb explores the beautiful Hebrew word "Henani" (meaning "here I am") through the story of Mary at Jesus' feet (Luke 10:38) and the lives of biblical figures like Abraham, Moses, Samuel, and Isaiah who all came to God with this posture of surrender and availability. Through…
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I AM The Good Shepherd (Hilary Dalziel)
In this message, Hilary explores Jesus' powerful declaration—"I am the good shepherd" (John 10)—connecting it to Psalm 23 and the Old Testament prophecies in Ezekiel 34, revealing that the shepherd is sovereign, sacrifices himself, searches for the lost, and saves those who come through Him....
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A “Certain Village” like Atherstone (Debora Lyon)
In this message, Debora explores five encounters Jesus had in Bethany—a "certain village" she believes speaks directly to Atherstone—revealing the keys to becoming a place where Christ is gladly welcomed: Martha's generous welcome that makes space for Jesus to minister, Mary's choice to sit at…
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I AM The Light of The World (William Dalziel)
In this message, William explores Jesus' staggering claim—"I am the light of the world" (John 8:12)—made during the Festival of Tabernacles whilst standing before towering 86-foot-high menorahs, connecting it to both the pillar of fire that guided Israel through the wilderness and Isaiah's…
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I AM The Way, The Truth, and The Life (Ovi Vlaicu)
In this message, Ovi explores Jesus' powerful declaration—"I AM the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:5-7)—revealing that when Jesus uses "I AM," he's claiming the very identity God gave himself to Moses, demonstrating that he is the only path to the Father and the only source of truth about...
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Jesus the Great I AM (Phil Chapman)
In this opening message of the I AM series, Phil introduces all seven "I AM" statements of Jesus from John's Gospel—each one revealing how Jesus brings us life—and then focuses on the first: "I AM the bread of life" (John 6:35). Through the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000, Phil shows how the…
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I AM Awake - The God Who Brings Dead Things Back To Life (Chris Vessey)
In this message, we explore Jesus' profound declaration, "I AM the resurrection and the life" (John 11:25-26), through the story of Lazarus—a man dead for four days when Jesus arrives seemingly too late, yet speaks him back to life with a single command. Through Martha's faith, Mary's grief, and...
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You Are a Miracle! (Benj Lyon)
Ahead of a special Dedication Sunday, Benj shares about how we are all children of God, how our heavenly father loves us, and how we are all a miracle.
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What Does July Mean to You? (Jenni Stirrup)
Jenni looks at how Jesus undeniably loves us and how that should impact our month.
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The Authority of Jesus (Ovi Vlaicu)
Ovi Vlaicu shares on the authority of Jesus as part of our 'Jesus Lord & Saviour' series.
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I AM The Light of the World (David Lyon)
Listen again to this message from David Lyon as we start our summer series "I AM".
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Growth Spurt (David Lyon)
In this message, David celebrates the season of growth the church is experiencing—through the appointment of elders and deacons, and a shift in meeting times—and encourages the congregation to embrace what God is building through the image of a house being established by wisdom and understanding,...
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Building Expansion (Christopher Alton)
In this message, Christopher explores what the Bible teaches about deacons—people called to serve the church in practical and essential ways—beginning with Acts 6, where the first deacons were appointed to care for widows and free the apostles to focus on prayer and preaching. Through passages…
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All God's Children (William Lyon)
In this message, William explores what it means to be God's children through the beautiful example of the children among us (Psalm 139:13, Genesis 1:27), revealing three simple truths: children depend on their parents for provision (just as we should depend on God), children believe and trust…
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He Came (Pt 3, SS) - He came to show us how to live with God (Christopher Alton)
In Parts 1 and 2 we saw that Jesus came to reveal the Father and to help us understand the true purpose of God’s law. Having considered these things, we now turn to the third reason He came: to show us what life with God is meant to be. In Part 3 we will explore how Jesus demonstrated complete...
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Speak Life (Pete Stirrup)
In this message, Pete traces how God has been speaking life throughout Scripture—from the creation narrative where his words bring existence and order, through the Ten Commandments that establish boundaries and purpose, to Jesus, who speaks life more than anyone and declares in John 6:63, "The...
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Encountering Jesus & The Kingdom In The Sermon on the Mount (Tope Akinola)
In this message, Tope takes us through the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) to reveal what Jesus really came to teach—not rules and religion, but the kingdom of God and the heart of the Father who gave His word. Through the Beatitudes, the call to be salt and light, and profound teachings on...
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Jesus Transforming Culture and Traditions (Bolade Onilari)
In this message, Bolade challenges us to examine the traditions and cultural practices we've inherited, drawing on Jesus' confrontation with the Pharisees in Mark 7:1-22, where he exposes how human traditions can replace God's law and distract us from what truly matters. Through personal stories...
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An Example To Follow (Phil Chapman)
In this message, Phil explores the profound moment when Jesus, fully aware of his divine authority and identity, humbles himself to wash his disciples' feet at the Last Supper (John 13:1-17). Through this intimate encounter, Phil reveals that Jesus' action demonstrates two powerful truths: a...
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Living Rock Church is a friendly, growing Christian church, meeting each week in Stoney Stanton, Atherstone, Market Harborough & Kenya. We’ve discovered that Jesus changes lives, heals bodies, restores families and gives meaning and purpose to us all. We’re convinced that church should be positive, practical, relevant and great fun! This podcast contains audio recordings from our Sunday gatherings.
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