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St. John's Lurgan
by St. Johns Lurgan
Join the St. John's Church Podcast. Dive into scriptures that illuminate our path with the Holy Spirit and guide us closer to Christ. Sundays bring preaching that deepens our understanding of living for Jesus. Embark on active discipleship, grasp the power of prayer, and explore St. John's mission to share Christ's love both in Lurgan and globally. St. John's is more than a church; it's a family walking the Christian journey. Whether a seasoned Christian or just curious, discover the Kingdom with us.
Episodes
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Bear with One Another | Colossians 3:12-17
What does it mean to bear with one another, especially when we find others difficult to love? Continuing our series on the marks of a healthy church, we explore Paul's call to show compassion, kindness, humility, patience and forgiveness. Discover how remembering Christ's extraordinary patience…
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Bear One Another's Burdens | Galatians 6:1-5
In Galatians 6, Paul calls Christians to “bear one another’s burdens.” This talk explores the reality of burdens, our responsibility to help others, the need to restore those caught in sin with gentleness, and the danger of pride and self-reliance. Ultimately, we look to Jesus, who not only came...
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Serve One Another | John 13:1-17
What does it really mean to serve one another? In John 13, Jesus gives His disciples a powerful example by washing their feet. In this message, we discover that serving like Jesus means stooping, sacrificing, surrendering, and that genuine Christian service brings blessing. Ultimately, we’re…
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Why should we thank God? | Psalm 139:1-12
What do we have to be thankful for when life feels difficult or disappointing? Psalm 139 reminds us of two extraordinary truths we can easily take for granted: God knows us, and God is with us. In this message, we see how these truths give us reason for gratitude in every circumstance and point…
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Welcome One Another | Romans 15:1-7
What does biblical welcome look like? In this talk, Ruth shares how our welcome can and should look like how Christ has welcomed us.
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Born Again | John 3:1-15
What does it really mean to be “born again”? In John 3:1-15, Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus shows us that the new birth isn’t just for a certain kind of Christian - it is essential for everyone, a supernatural work of God, and received personally through faith in Christ. Discover what it…
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Love One Another | John 13:31-35
What does a healthy church really look like? Jesus points us to one unmistakable mark: love for one another. In John 13:31-35, Jesus calls His followers to a new kind of love—not simply loving others as we love ourselves, but loving them as He has loved us. It’s a sacrificial, patient and…
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Continue in Christ | John 15:1-17
Jesus describes Himself as the true vine and His followers as the branches. Disciples are abide in the vine by trusting the Father’s pruning, depending on Jesus to produce the fruit of love and joy in our lives, and growing in prayer. The Christian life is not about becoming more independent, but...
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Holy in Christ | 1 John 3:1-10
What does it mean to be holy in Christ? Belonging to God’s family transforms the way we live. Because we are united with Christ, we have been set apart for Him and are being made more like Jesus, living in step with Him, and rely on His power enables us to fight sin and pursue holiness.
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New in Christ | Romans 6:1-14
Is change really possible in the Christian life? How can we not just battle but overcome the sinful habits and patterns in our lives? Many Christians feel like spiritual imposters. But it their union with Christ that brings not just forgiveness, but a completely new identity. Through Christ's…
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Justified in Christ | Romans 3
Ruth shares on what it means to be justified in Christ from Romans 3.
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Blessed in Christ | Ephesians 1:3-14
What does it mean to be truly blessed? In Ephesians 1:3–14, Paul reminds us that every spiritual blessing is found in Christ. This sermon explores God's blessings of being chosen, adoption, redemption, and our future glorification, showing that believers already possess every spiritual blessing...
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Found in Christ | Philippians 3:7-11
What does it really mean to be "in Christ"? In this opening message of our summer series, we explore one of the New Testament's richest and most important themes. Looking at Philippians 3:7–11, we discover that the Christian life is not merely about believing in Jesus, but being united with Him....
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Luke 19:1-10 | Each One Reach One: so that none would be lost
In this Vision Sunday message from Luke 19:1–10, we hear Jesus' encounter with Zacchaeus and discover the heart of God's mission: to seek and save the lost. As we consider the example of our seeking Saviour, the transformation of a saved sinner, and our shared calling to reach others, we're...
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God meets our Needs | Philippians 4:10-23
As we conclude our series on joy through the letter to the Philippians, we explore Paul’s remarkable secret of contentment. Writing from prison and facing an uncertain future, Paul discovers that true satisfaction is not found in possessions, success, or circumstances, but in Christ alone....
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SAMS Sunday | Mark 3:1-6
Rev Geoff Hamilton, Mission Director for SAM UK and Ireland, shares from Mark 3 whilst Carolina Schmidt, a theological student from Chile, shares her testimony.
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God's Answer for Anxiety | Philippians 4:1-9
In a world where anxiety and worry are increasingly common, the apostle Paul offers God's timeless answer. This message explores how prayer and Christ-centred meditation lead us from anxious hearts to the peace of God that surpasses all understanding.
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Pressing on Towards Jesus | Philippians 3:12-21
In this message, we explore Paul's powerful picture of the Christian life as a race. Though none of us have arrived spiritually, we are called to keep pursuing Christ, leave the past behind, and press on with our eyes fixed on the eternal prize.
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Life in the Spirit | Romans 8:1-11
On this Pentecost Sunday, Hazel shares from Romans 8 on what it means to have life in the Spirit, namely that it starts with the sacrifice of Jesus, leads to a changed mindset and involves being in the Spirit.
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With all Joy ⏐ Philippians 3:1 - 11
Listen to Ruth's challenging and encouraging talk from Philippians 3.
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Light Up the World | Philippians 2:12-30
In this talk we are challenged to “light up the world” by living distinctly in a culture Paul describes as “crooked and twisted.” The message explores how modern society, like every generation, has drifted from God’s design, creating its own standards of truth and morality instead of aligning…
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Joy in Unity | Philippians 2:1-11
In this message we explore the call to joyful unity in the church. True unity is built through harmony, humility, and selfless care for others - as shown in the life and ministry of Jesus. As we reflect on Christ’s humility in His incarnation, His crucifixion and His exaltation, we’re challenged…
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Living for Jesus | Philippians 1:18-30
In this talk, we wrestle with a defining question: what are you living for? From a prison cell, Paul declares, “to live is Christ, and to die is gain,” revealing a compelling invitation not to waste our lives - but to live fully for the One who lived and died for us.
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Joy in all Circumstances | Philippians 1:12-18
In this talk, we explore how true joy isn’t rooted in comfort but in Christ. Even in chains, Paul rejoices because the gospel is advancing and Jesus is being proclaimed - showing us how to find lasting joy in every circumstance.
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Joyful Partnership | Philippians 1:1-11
Hazel opens this new teaching series entitled 'Joyful' on the letter to the Philippians. She gives an introduction to the letter mentioning the context in which Paul writes, while also encouraging us to gospel partnership.
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The Awesome Easter Surprise | Luke 24:1-12
On that first Easter morning, everything people expected… turned out to be completely wrong. In this Easter talk , we explore the shocking events at the empty tomb and uncover the greatest surprise in history.
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The Man who Saves | Luke 23:32-43
Why didn’t Jesus come down from the cross? In this Good Friday reflection, we explore the contrasts our desire for self-preservation with Christ’s self-sacrifice. Like the thief who simply trusted, we’re reminded that our hope rests not in what we can do - but in the man on the middle cross who...
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The Unexpected King | John 12:12-19
On Palm Sunday, the crowds welcomed Jesus as King - but they misunderstood who He truly was. In this talk, Raymond explores the surprising nature of Jesus’ kingship. He is a King who comes not in power and spectacle, but in humility and sacrifice. The crowd didn't understand this, the disciples...
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Relentless Hope | Romans 8:18-30
This talk unpacks Romans 8:18–30 and the deep assurance that God is at work in every moment of our lives. Confronting common myths about pain, it reveals how even life’s hardest seasons are not wasted - but are shaping us into the likeness of Christ. For even in our suffering we can trust that…
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Hannah's Prayer | 1 Samuel 1:1-20
In this Mother’s Day message from 1 Samuel 1:1–20, we step into the heartfelt story of Hannah. She was a woman who knew deep sorrow, longing, and unanswered prayer. Yet in the midst of her pain, Hannah turns to God with honest, desperate prayer and discovers that the Lord hears and remembers His...
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Relentless Devotion | Mark 14:3-9
Ruth shares from Mark exploring the beauty of relentless devotion. In this passage, a woman pours out costly perfume on Jesus, showing that true worship holds nothing back because when we see the worth of Christ, extravagant love becomes the only fitting response.
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Relentless Prayer | Luke 18:1-8
In this talk from Luke 18:1-8, Raymond explores Jesus’ call to relentless prayer. Through the parable of the persistent widow, we’re reminded that prayer is not about wearing God down, but about trusting the Father who listens, cares, and acts. This message invites us to rediscover prayer not as…
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God's Big Picture | Genesis 9:8-17
In this all-age talk, we explore God’s big promise through the story of Noah. Facing the seriousness of sin and God’s grief over a broken world, we’re reminded that God’s judgement is never the end of the story. The rainbow points us forward to the cross, where Jesus becomes our true ark — taking...
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Relentless Surrender | Matthew 4:1-11
In this Ash Wednesday message, we explore how Jesus’ victory over temptation in the wilderness flows from wholehearted surrender to the will and word of God. Drawing on Matthew 4:1–11, we see that temptation is a real and universal fight - even for Jesus. But that true strength is found not in...
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Encountering the God who is with us | Exodus 40:20-38
Hazel shares who the Israelites only had veiled access to God's presence and how this was fulfilled by Jesus, who upon his death on the cross, the curtain was forever torn.
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Encountering the God of Life | Deuteronomy 30:11-20
In this talk from Deuteronomy 30:11–20, we explore Moses’ final, heartfelt call to God’s people: choose life. As Israel stands on the edge of the Promised Land, Moses reminds them that God’s will is not hidden or complicated - it is near, clear, and personal. Every choice we make carries a...
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Encountering the God of Glory | Exodus 33:12-23
In this talk we explore Moses’ bold cry, “Show me your glory,” and discover why God’s presence - not power, success, or blessing - is what truly defines us. From the weight of God’s holiness to the beauty of His goodness revealed fully in Jesus, this message calls us beyond settling for religion...
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Crouching Tiger | Genesis 4:1-16
The story of Cain and Abel shows us the danger of unchecked anger. What begins as jealousy in the heart slowly grows into violence, showing how sin “crouches at the door,” waiting to capture our lives if left unchallenged. We see here that God isn’t impressed by what’s in our hands, but cares...
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Encountering the God who Deals with Sin | Numbers 21:4-9
Numbers 21 powerfully shows us how human grumbling meets God’s judgment — and how grace breaks in through the bronze serpent, pointing us to Christ who heals and saves all who look to Him.
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Encountering the God who Shatters our Idols | Exodus 32
A searching look at Exodus 32, exposing the fickle love of the human heart, the jealous love of a holy God, and the saving love of Jesus — who shatters our idols not to destroy us, but to save us.
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Encountering the God of Intimacy | Exodus 24:1-11
In this passage we encounter one of the most extraordinary scenes in the Bible — ordinary people eating and drinking in the presence of the living God. This level of intimacy is the deepest longing of the human heart. What we discover is to have this intimacy, God's people need to be committed to...
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Heralding the King | Luke 2:8-20
A hope-filled Advent message from Luke 2:8-20, revealing the scandal of God’s love as the good news of Jesus is first announced to unlikely shepherds, inviting us to stop striving, come close, and be transformed by receiving - not performing for - His love.
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The Incarnate Lord | Luke 1:39-45
An Advent message exploring why Elizabeth calls the unborn Jesus “my Lord,” which invites us to welcome the incarnate Son of God and surrender every part of life to His loving lordship.
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From Outside In | Luke 1:26-37
A short reflection for our Family Nativity Service on Luke 1:26-37, celebrating Mary’s “yes” to God and the surprising hope of Christmas.
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Bible Society NI | Joshua 1:1-9
Mark Wells from Bible Society NI gives an update on the work of Bible society locally and globally.
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Encountering the God who is Holy | Exodus 19
Exodus 19 shows Israel preparing to encounter the God who is holy. God brings His people to Sinai and invites them into covenant, but they must consecrate themselves because His presence is pure, powerful, and unapproachable on their own. However, in Jesus, the true Mediator, the holy God still...
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He will Wipe Away Every Tear | Revelation 21:1-7
On this Remembrance Sunday, we look to Revelation 21:1–7 and the sure hope of heaven — our true home, our deep healing, and our lasting hope. One day, the God who entered our suffering will wipe every tear, heal every wound, and make all things new. Until then, we remember the fallen, comfort the...
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Encountering God in Tough Times | Exodus 15:22 - 17:7
In this message we explore how God meets us in life’s toughest moments. From Israel’s journey in Exodus 15-17, we see three desert experiences — bitterness, lack, and dissatisfaction — met by three revelations of God: He is our Healer, our Provider, and our Satisfaction. Rather than grumbling in...
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Encountering the God who Makes a Way | Exodus 14
When the Israelites found themselves trapped between Pharaoh’s army and the Red Sea, it looked like the end. But God was setting the stage for His glory and their deliverance. In this episode, we explore how God leads us through impossible situations - not around them - and how Jesus, our…
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Encountering the God of Grace | Exodus 12
Exodus 12 tells one of the most pivotal moments in all of Scripture — the night of the Passover. After nine devastating plagues, Pharaoh’s heart remains hard, and so God announces a final act of judgment: the death of every firstborn in Egypt. But in the midst of judgment, God reveals Himself as...
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Join the St. John's Church Podcast. Dive into scriptures that illuminate our path with the Holy Spirit and guide us closer to Christ. Sundays bring preaching that deepens our understanding of living for Jesus. Embark on active discipleship, grasp the power of prayer, and explore St. John's mission to share Christ's love both in Lurgan and globally. St. John's is more than a church; it's a family walking the Christian journey. Whether a seasoned Christian or just curious, discover the Kingdom with us.
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