Sermons from Aberdeen Christian Fellowship

We are an independent evangelical church situated in Aberdeen, Scotland.

A Living Hope 04/14/2024

A Living Hope David continues the series on 1 Peter, today focussing on 1 Peter 1:3-12 /episode/index/show/acf/id/30814398

1 Peter 1:1-2 - James 04/11/2024

1 Peter 1:1-2 - James James starts a new series on 1 Peter, focussing on Chapter 1 verses 1-2 /episode/index/show/acf/id/30780488

Easter Sunday 2024 04/11/2024

Easter Sunday 2024 Dave brings us a message for Easter Sunday /episode/index/show/acf/id/30779628

Five Palm Sunday Puzzles 04/11/2024

Five Palm Sunday Puzzles James presents some 'puzzling questions' around Palm Sunday /episode/index/show/acf/id/30779573

Abraham and Isaac 04/11/2024

Abraham and Isaac Cheri speaks on God's command to Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac /episode/index/show/acf/id/30778803

Abrahams Journey Pt.9 03/11/2024

Abrahams Journey Pt.9 Pastor Vijay Pillai continues our series on Abraham's Journey. Vijay focuses on Genesis 21:1-21, Abraham “sends away” Hagar. Hagar finds herself alone in the desert with her son on the brink of death. Hagar was not alone, God was there. God saves Hagar & her son Ishmael. /episode/index/show/acf/id/30329288

Abraham's Journey Pt.8 03/05/2024

Abraham's Journey Pt.8 Pastor David Young continues our series on Abraham's Journey. David talks about Abraham pleading with God to spare the cities of Sodom & Gomorrah. (Genesis 18:16-33) Does Abraham change God's mind? Does not God not care about the sins of the wicked? Why does God spare the wicked in proximity to the righteous? /episode/index/show/acf/id/30241908

Abraham's Journey Pt.7 02/26/2024

Abraham's Journey Pt.7 Pastor Vijay Pillai continues our series on Abraham's Journey. Vijay looks at Genesis 17:1 - 18:18. Vijay begins with talking about circumcision and who falls under God's covenant. He then moves onto Abraham and Sarah being visited by 3 surprise visitors. /episode/index/show/acf/id/30116303

Abraham's Journey Pt.6 & The Current Conflict in the Middle East 02/20/2024

Abraham's Journey Pt.6 & The Current Conflict in the Middle East Derek continues the series on Abraham's Journey while also speaking about the current conflict in the middle east. Derek reads Genesis 17:1-14 & focuses on 3 Main topics: The life of following God for old and new testament believers Following God has external aspects (obedience & conduct) and internal conflicts (heart attitude) The vexed and divisive issue in of The Land /episode/index/show/acf/id/30040943

Abrahams Journey Pt.5 02/12/2024

Abrahams Journey Pt.5 Florence continues the series of Abrahams Journey by looking at Genesis chapter 16. Sarai, Abrams wife is unable to have children, and offers her maid servant Hagar to Abraham. Hagar is treated poorly by her mistress and runs away. She is later found by god in the desert. There she is conforted in the fact that He sees her and she's amazed at the fact she sees Him. What comfort can we have from knowing God sees us regardless of the situation we find ourselves in. /episode/index/show/acf/id/29913038

Abrahams Journey Pt.4 02/07/2024

Abrahams Journey Pt.4 Vijay continues the series on Abraham /episode/index/show/acf/id/29840988

Abraham's journey Part 3 01/29/2024

Abraham's journey Part 3 Dave Young continues the series on Abraham /episode/index/show/acf/id/29690808

Abraham's Journey Part 2 01/22/2024

Abraham's Journey Part 2 Vijay focuses on Genesis 12:10-20, discussing Abraham's journey, his decisions, and the faithfulness of God despite human unfaithfulness. The message examines how Abraham's actions in Egypt, driven by fear and self-preservation, contrast with his earlier demonstrations of faith. /episode/index/show/acf/id/29590383

The Life of Abraham 01/16/2024

The Life of Abraham The sermon, delivered by James, focuses on the life of Abraham from the Bible. He discusses the concept of God's covenant with Abraham, the promises made to him, and their significance for the world. James elaborates on how Abraham's faith and obedience to God's call made him a blessing to all nations, ultimately leading to the coming of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the importance of faith, obedience, and perseverance in the life of a believer, drawing parallels between Abraham's journey and the Christian journey today. /episode/index/show/acf/id/29507213

The response of the Wise Men to Jesus 12/18/2023

The response of the Wise Men to Jesus In the third Advent message Vijay looks at the response of the Wise Men to the birth of Jesus. /episode/index/show/acf/id/29125978

Responses to Jesus - Herod 12/18/2023

Responses to Jesus - Herod In the second of the Advent series, Derek speaks from Matthew 2 looking at King Herod's hostility to the new born Jesus. /episode/index/show/acf/id/29125838

Anticipating Jesus 12/18/2023

Anticipating Jesus Vijay commences the Advent series - The Israelites longed for Jesus but not everyone accepted him /episode/index/show/acf/id/29125693

Kingdom Greatness 11/19/2023

Kingdom Greatness In this sermon by Vijay Pillai, the focus is on biblical greatness, contrasting it with worldly views of power. Using Matthew 20:17-28, Pillai highlights Jesus' teaching that true greatness in God's Kingdom lies in serving and sacrificing for others, as exemplified by Jesus himself. The sermon urges believers to follow this model of selfless service and humility, emulating Christ's example. /episode/index/show/acf/id/28703513

Undeserved Generosity 11/19/2023

Undeserved Generosity In this sermon by Florence McKenzie, the theme of "Undeserved Generosity" is explored through the parable of the vineyard workers from Matthew 20:1-16. Emphasizing that in the Kingdom of Heaven, all who come to faith, regardless of timing, receive God's grace and the gift of eternal life. McKenzie highlights the importance of gratitude over entitlement, and warns against the dangers of assumptions, discontentment, and jealousy in one's faith journey. /episode/index/show/acf/id/28703488

The Rich Young Ruler 11/19/2023

The Rich Young Ruler In this sermon by David, he explores the theme of true perfection and surrender in Christianity, focusing on the story of the rich young ruler from Matthew 19. David emphasizes that perfection is only attainable through Christ, not through our own efforts to follow the law. He underlines the importance of surrendering worldly attachments to fully commit to Christ, which, though costly, offers greater heavenly rewards. The sermon concludes with the message that we should prioritize what is truly valuable in Christ over worldly possessions. /episode/index/show/acf/id/28703463

Marriage, Divorce, Singleness & Children 11/19/2023

Marriage, Divorce, Singleness & Children Cherie Young explores Matthew 19:1-15, focusing on marriage, divorce, singleness, and children. She emphasizes Jesus' high standards for these relationships, contrasting them with the cultural norms of His time. Young highlights the sacredness of marriage, the serious grounds for divorce, and the dignity and value of women and children in Jesus' teachings. She also uplifts singleness as a noble choice and underscores the need for grace and humility in striving to meet these high standards. /episode/index/show/acf/id/28703443

Forgiveness 10/21/2023

Forgiveness In this sermon by James McKenzie, he discusses forgiveness based on Matthew 18:21-35. He starts by sharing the parable of the unforgiving servant, highlighting how God forgives us completely. James then addresses common misconceptions about forgiveness, emphasizing that it doesn't mean excusing, doesn't always lead to reconciliation, and doesn't require forgetting. He encourages us to seek God's grace to forgive others as they have been forgiven. /episode/index/show/acf/id/28384337

Lost 10/21/2023

Lost In this sermon by David Young, he delves into Matthew 18 and explores how Jesus responds to those who wander and sin. He emphasizes the importance of addressing sin within the church community and offers a model for confronting it with love and grace. Discover how Jesus pursues the wanderer and seeks their restoration while learning how we, as believers, can follow his example in dealing with sin among us. /episode/index/show/acf/id/28384322

True Greatness 10/08/2023

True Greatness In this sermon, speaker Vijay Pillai discusses the concept of greatness as defined by Jesus and contrasts it with societal notions of prominence and power. He emphasizes the importance of humility and warns against causing others to stumble in their faith. Pillai also highlights the need to deal with sin in our lives and the eternal consequences of failing to do so. Ultimately, he calls for self-examination and a commitment to follow Jesus with humility and a focus on serving others. /episode/index/show/acf/id/28255106

Death and Taxes 10/08/2023

Death and Taxes In this sermon by Cheri Young, we explore two key moments in Jesus's life. First, he predicts his own death to prepare his disciples for the future. Then, he demonstrates his identity as a king by addressing the issue of taxes. While Jesus has the authority to exempt himself, he chooses not to cause offense and pays the temple tax. This sermon highlights how Jesus, as our king, willingly embraced the human experience, from everyday struggles to ultimate sacrifice, showing empathy and grace to all. /episode/index/show/acf/id/28255094

The God Who Is in Control 10/08/2023

The God Who Is in Control In this sermon by Vijay Pillai, we explore the theme of human helplessness and the need for faith in Christ Jesus. Pillai highlights how we often feel out of control due to various factors in life, such as illness, external forces, and even supernatural influences. He emphasizes that the only answer to human helplessness is faith in Jesus, who has ultimate control over all aspects of life. Through faith in Christ, we can find hope and trust in Him, allowing Him to be in control. /episode/index/show/acf/id/28255085

The Glorious Christ 10/08/2023

The Glorious Christ Florence McKenzie's sermon, titled "The Glorious Christ," explores the transfiguration of Jesus on a high mountain. In this sermon, she emphasizes six key questions: what, when, where, who, why, and how. The transfiguration reveals the essential and eternal divine nature of Jesus, strengthening the disciples for the difficult times ahead. /episode/index/show/acf/id/28255070

Following the Messiah 10/08/2023

Following the Messiah In this sermon, Speaker Vijay Pillai emphasizes the importance of understanding Jesus as the Messiah who suffered, died, and was resurrected, contrary to popular expectations of a triumphant Messiah. He highlights the need for followers to accept suffering and self-denial as part of their discipleship, emphasizing that living for eternity matters more than temporal pursuits. The sermon concludes with a call to follow Jesus faithfully even in the face of difficult choices. /episode/index/show/acf/id/28255052

Jesus the true King on route to His coronation. 08/27/2023

Jesus the true King on route to His coronation. In this sermon by Derek McHardy, he delves into the Gospel of Matthew, emphasizing the revelation and significance of Jesus' identity. Exploring the journey of the disciples' understanding, he likens it to characters in a movie who gradually unveil hidden truths. Derek highlights the multi-layered nature of Matthew's Gospel, reflecting the mature reflection of an eyewitness, and introduces a series on Jesus as the true king. The sermon touches on the recognition of Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God, and explores potential misconceptions and the importance of submitting to Jesus' authority. Matthew 16v13 - 20 /episode/index/show/acf/id/27862266

Perfect Love Drives Out Fear 08/27/2023

Perfect Love Drives Out Fear Vijay Pillai discusses the theme of fear, exploring its different aspects and how it affects us. He shares how fear is a natural emotion, but it can be eased through trust in the perfect love of God, as revealed in Christ. Using verses from both the Old and New Testaments, he emphasizes that God's love can calm our fears and invites us to trust in Him, regardless of the circumstances we face. The sermon highlights how perfect love drives out fear and encourages listeners to embrace this truth in their lives. /episode/index/show/acf/id/27862149

Sermons from Aberdeen Christian Fellowship

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