Sunday Worship

Grace Williams (Bristol Citadel) and Caleb Karanja (Hadleigh Temple) share a thought as we celebrate the International Day of Children and Young People (Matthew 5:14–16).Music used with permission from SP&S: FourHymn, 'Be Like Jesus'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Captain Callum McKenna (William Booth College) reminds us of God's restoring love (John 21:1–14).Music used with permission from SP&S: Marjory Watson, 'How Deep the Father's Love'This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Captain Rob Westwood-Payne (Maidenhead) encourages us to consider how we can strengthen our relationship with Jesus (Hebrews 7:23–27 New Living Translation).Music used with permission from SP&S: Territorial Music School 2018 Girls Chorus, ‘Trusting Jesus, That Is All‘.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

On this Easter Day, Major Gordon Cotterill (Secretary for Spiritual Life Development) encourages us to live lives rooted in the hope of the Resurrection (John 20:1–10).Music used with permission from SP&S: Sing to the Lord Children's Voice Choir, 'Cornerstone'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Major Gordon Cotterill (Secretary for Spiritual Life Development) reflects on the deep love of Jesus displayed on the cross (John 19:25–30).Music used with permission from SP&S: The International Staff Songsters, 'Written In Red'This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Lauren Westwood (Digital Faith Engagement Manager, THQ) reminds us of Jesus’ sacrificial love on this Palm Sunday (Matthew 21:1–11).Music used with permission from SP&S: Una Voce, 'Be Still My Soul'This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Captain Rob Westwood-Payne (Maidenhead) challenges us to combat distractions and connect more deeply with God (Job 38:1–7, 34–41 New Living Translation).Music used with permission from SP&S: International Staff Songsters, 'Still'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Assistant Director of Family Ministries Deb Stanbury-Juster encourages us to celebrate those who have helped us grow in faith, hope and love (John 19:25–27).Music used with permission from SP&S: International Staff Songsters, 'Deep, Deep Love'This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Lyndall Bywater (UKI Boiler Room Team) encourages us to embrace a deeper and more authentic relationship with Jesus (John 11:17–44).Music used with permission from SP&S: The King's Singers, 'In Deeper Consecration'This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Director of Fundraising Polly Hughes (THQ) reminds us that our giving should come from a place of love (1 Corinthians 13:3).Music used with permission from SP&S: International Staff Songsters, 'Compelled by Love'This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Captain Rob Westwood-Payne (Maidenhead) encourages us not to settle for casual Christianity (Mark 10:17–31 New Living Translation).Music used with permission from SP&S: Charlie Green, 'When I Survey'This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Territorial Mission Officer Major Ann Montgomery encourages us to move past the shallow waters and go deeper with Jesus (Luke 5:1–11).Music used with permission from SP&S: Sue Blyth, 'I Surrender All'This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

On this Racial Justice Sunday, Captain Tony Kakande (Gateshead) challenges us to consider what it really means to love our neighbour (Mark 12:28–34).Music used with permission from SP&S: FourHymn, 'Be Like Jesus'This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Major Malcolm Martin (Thornton Heath) invites us to consider how we can seek to share the blessings of God with others (Micah 6:1–8).Music used with permission from SP&S: International Staff Band, 'Make Me a Channel Of Your Peace'This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Major Catherine Wyles (Paisley Citadel) reminds us that we have been called and equipped by God (Colossians 1:9–12).Music used with permission from SP&S: Meraki, 'Faith'This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Divisional Leader Captain Naomi Clifton (North East Division) invites us to make room for the new things God is doing in our lives (Isaiah 42:5–9).Music used with permission from SP&S: International Staff Songsters, 'You Know That We Love You'This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Major Gordon Cotterill (Secretary for Spiritual Life Development) reflects on hope and discipleship this Covenant Sunday (Hosea 10:12)Music used with permission from SP&S: International Staff Songsters, 'All That I Am'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Captain Rob Westwood-Payne (Maidenhead) invites us to step into the new year with hope, trusting that God isn’t finished with us yet (Romans 12:1–8 New Living Translation).Music used with permission from SP&S: The King's Singers, 'Breathe on Me Breath of God'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Major Julian Watchorn (THQ) encourages us to step into 2026 with hope and joy (Isaiah 43:16–21).Music used with permission from SP&S: International Staff Songsters, 'Be Thou My Vision'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

General Lyndon Buckingham shares his Christmas message.The General's Christmas message is also available as a video and transcript.Music used with permission from SP&S: ISS, 'When Love Was Born'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

As we reach the end of our Advent series, Major Gordon Cotterill reflects on God’s steadfast love (John 1:1–14).Music used with permission from SP&S: International Staff Band, 'Bleak Mid-Winter'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

On this third Sunday of Advent, Major Gordon Cotterill reminds us that true joy is rooted in God’s presence and promises (Isaiah 12:2–6).Music used with permission from SP&S: International Staff Songsters, 'Gaudete'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Major Gordon Cotterill asks us to consider how we can reflect the peace of God in our own lives (Isaiah 9:6 and 7).Music used with permission from SP&S: International Staff Band, 'The Everlasting Light'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Major Gordon Cotterill encourages us to hope in God with confidence and expectancy as we enter this Advent season (Isaiah 64:1–9).Music used with permission from SP&S: International Staff Band, 'Love Came Down'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Captain Rob Westwood-Payne (Maidenhead) considers how communication has changed throughout history and how God's way of talking with us reached perfection in Jesus (Hebrews 1:1–4, 2:5–12 New Living Translation).Music used with permission from SP&S: Territorial Music School Vocal, 'Trusting Jesus That Is All'.Prayer from Grace Church, London, originally posted on freshworship.org.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Jacob Adams (THQ) challenges us to not use the word 'love' lightly and instead intentionally show God's deep love through our actions (1 John 4:7–12).Music: Original recording by Sam Davidson and Dan Bate, 'Everywhere'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Captain Paul Williams (Felixstowe) invites us to use the silence following the Last Post as a sacred time for lament and trusting God with our pain.Music used with permission from SP&S: International Staff Songsters, 'Peace to the World'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Captain John Clifton (North East DHQ) shares that living hope is granted by God's mercy and Christ's resurrection, not by human effort or positive thinking (1 Peter 1:3–9).Music used with permission from SP&S: Sing to the Lord Children's Voices Choir, 'Cornerstone'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Captain Rob Westwood-Payne (Maidenhead) shares how destructive our speech can be, showing that a pure heart requires the power of Jesus (James 3:1–12 New Living Translation).Music used with permission from SP&S: International Staff Songsters, 'Nothing but Thy Blood'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Anti-Slavery Day special: Deputy Director for Anti Trafficking and Modern Slavery Major Heather Grinsted (THQ) challenges us to live out God’s grace through bold and compassionate action for justice (Luke 4:18 and 19).Music used with permission from SP&S: International Staff Songsters, 'Compelled by Love'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Captain Callum McKenna (William Booth College) explains there's a reason to rejoice in every season as thankfulness is God's grace overflowing (Habakkuk 3:17 and 18).Music used with permission from SP&S: Household Troops Band, 'Fanfare of Praise'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Following the International Day of Older Persons (1 October), Andy and Ali from Older People's Ministries (THQ) encourage us to learn from older adults and to love one another patiently (Ephesians 4:1-6).Music used with permission from SP&S: International Staff Songsters, 'For the Beauty of the Earth'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Major Jonny Smith (Territorial Candidates Director, William Booth College) challenges us to bring our all to Jesus, even when our offering seems small (John 6:1-15).Music used with permission from SP&S: Sing to the Lord Choir, 'Humbly Bow'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Captain Christopher Button (Stroud) reminds us of the greatness of God’s grace as he reflects on the undeserved love shown in the parable of the lost son (Luke 15:11–32).Music used with permission from SP&S: FourHymn, 'Home'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Captain Rob Westwood-Payne (Maidenhead) encourages us to think about what we could offer back to God this Harvest (Isaiah 42:1-9 New Living Translation).Music used with permission from SP&S: International Staff Band, 'Make Me a Channel of Your Peace'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Rebecca Bright (Peterborough Citadel) shares an encouraging message for the back-to-school season, reminding us that every act of service is seen and valued by God (Colossians 3:12–17).Music used with permission from SP&S: Una Voce, 'Take My Life'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Lieutenant Matthew Stone (Southampton Sholing) shares that fundraising for the Big Connection helps us play our part in the body of Christ. (1 Corinthians 12:12-27).Music used with permission from SP&S: International Staff Songsters, 'Served By Love'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Captain Rob Westwood-Payne (Maidenhead) encourages us to allow God to display his strength through our weaknesses (2 Samuel 5:1–10 New Living Translation).Music used with permission from SP&S: The King's Singers, 'His Provision'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Naomi Blowers (Bristol Staple Hill) shares that discipleship is an apprenticeship to Jesus, where our lives are transformed as we follow his example (Luke 5:1-11).Music used with permission from SP&S: Vocal – Territorial Music School 2025 , 'Over and Over Again'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Major Mark Rose (Regent Hall) challenges us to courageously embrace God's promises, even when they seem impossible (Joshua 6:1-20).Music used with permission from SP&S: Sing to the Lord Choir, 'Go Forth in His Name'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

In a recording from Together 2025, Territorial Leaders Commissioners Jenine and Paul Main urge us to share the good news with each generation (Acts 2:36–41). The message is taken from the Sunday afternoon meeting. You can watch the livestream recordings of all the main sessions from Together 2025 at youtube.com/salvationarmyvideo.Music used with permission from SP&S: International Staff Songsters, 'Build the Kingdom'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Captain Rob Westwood-Payne (Maidenhead) explains how God listens to our pleas and offers forgiveness when we place our trust in him (Psalm 130:1–8 New Living Translation). Music used with permission from SP&S: International Staff Songsters, 'Hear Me When I Pray'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

At a time of transition and change for many in The Salvation Army, Major Sarah Evans (Director of Well Being, THQ) shares how to embrace new beginnings and challenges with faith. Music used with permission from SP&S: The King's Singers, 'The Christian Mission'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

On the weekend of her ordination and commissioning at Together 2025, Cadet Amy Bayliss-Fox shares why we should all be Champions of the Mission (Genesis 12:1–9).Music used with permission from SP&S: International Staff Songsters, 'If Your Presence'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

As we celebrate The Salvation Army's 160th anniversary, Major Paul Hilditch (William Booth College) shares how God's faithfulness has shaped our journey and continues to lead us forward. Music used with permission from SP&S: FourHymn, 'Soldier's Hymn'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Major Mark Rose (East Midlands DHQ) challenges us to courageously and faithfully embrace the new things God has for us (Joshua 3:1–17).Music used with permission from SP&S: Una Voce, 'Take My Life'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Captain Rob Westwood-Payne (Maidenhead) shares how, like David facing Goliath, God's power turns impossible situations to good when we trust him (1 Samuel 17:1–11, 19–23, 32–49 New Living Translation). Music used with permission from SP&S: International Staff Songsters, 'Trust and Obey'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

On Father's Day, Major David Betteridge (THQ) invites us to find rest in the unconditional embrace of God the Father (Luke 15:11–31).Music used with permission from SP&S: Sing to the Lord Choir, 'How Much More'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

This Pentecost, Captain Chris Button (Stroud) invites us to see the Holy Spirit as the gentle breath of God (John 20:19–23).Music used with permission from SP&S: The King's Singers, 'Breathe on Me, Breath of God'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.

Lieutenant Lizzy Kitchenside (Harold Hill) shares how small acts that care for creation contribute to something far greater (Luke 13:18–21).Music used with permission from SP&S: International Staff Band, 'The Lord Bless You and Keep You'.This podcast shares highlights from Sunday Worship, a radio programme broadcast on Sundays at 11am on Salvationist Radio: salvationist.org.uk/radio.