Sermons from Aberdeen Christian Fellowship
827 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWe are an evangelical church associated with the Baptist Union of Scotland and situated in the city of Aberdeen, Scotland. Our worship services, fellowship opportunities, outreach programmes and courses to aid lifelong maturity are driven by our central passion: to make, mature and mobilise followers of Jesus Christ from the whole city.
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A People made alive
May 03, 2021 11:28 - 34 minutes - 17 MBIn this morning's service, Vijay shares from Ephesians 2.1-10. He speaks about who the People of God are as a people who are made alive by God's gracious initiative in Jesus Christ through faith.
An Enlightened People
April 21, 2021 11:12 - 31 minutes - 18.1 MBPaul prays that the Christians at Ephesus and all true Christians everywhere would have their inner eyes opened by the Holy Spirit to grasp what we already have - HOPE of an INHERITANCE in Christ's eternal kingdom, so that we may experience now the death-defying, enemy-confounding, Christ-exalting POWER of God in the building up of the church, his BODY, bringing it to completion in perfect unity with Christ the HEAD. May God turn over all our pillows so that we will see what we already have...
A Chosen People
April 21, 2021 09:29 - 27 minutes - 16.9 MBThis morning Cheri kicks off a new series on Paul's Letter to the Ephesians. She begins by looking at the Chosen People of God, the Church (Ephesians 1.1-14), redeemed by Christ for the purposes of God.
Easter Message
April 07, 2021 08:22 - 13 minutes - 5.75 MBFollowing Jesus is the best decision you can make - Kerry delivers the Easter message
Wisdom and Christ
March 29, 2021 17:18 - 27 minutes - 16.4 MBVijay concludes the series on Proverbs by emphasising that Wisdom and The Second Person of the Trinity are deeply connected. Christ Jesus was Wisdom Incarnate. Those who cling to Christ cling to the blessedness that Wisdom offers.
Wisdom in Planning
March 26, 2021 14:44 - 29 minutes - 15.9 MBDave continues the Wisdom series by looking at what Proverbs has to teach us about planning. Good planning, he says, seeks to line plans with God's purposes.
Wealth and Poverty
March 14, 2021 17:01 - 28 minutes - 16.3 MBJames continues the 'Wisdom for the way' series by looking at the issue of wealth and poverty
Wisdom of Friendship
March 12, 2021 16:33 - 26 minutes - 14.1 MBNot only is wisdom necessary for building healthy friendships, friendship itself can play an important role in helping us pursue wisdom in other areas of our lives.
Dependability
March 03, 2021 08:42 - 30 minutes - 18.4 MBVijay continues the series on the Book of Proverbs by looking at why it's wise to be someone others can count on.
The Wisdom of Kindness
February 28, 2021 09:13 - 24 minutes - 13.6 MBContinuing our series on Proverbs, David distinguishes between worldly and godly kindness. He then explains why it is wise to have the latter.
Diligence - Wisdom for the Way
February 16, 2021 14:27 - 25 minutes - 10.2 MBDerek continues the 'Wisdom for the Way' series with a sermon on 'Diligence'
Using our Words Wisely
February 13, 2021 08:42 - 27 minutes - 15.8 MBFlorence continues the Wisdom for The Way series by looking at the power of words and how we can use them wisely
The Path of Righteousness
February 02, 2021 17:15 - 32 minutes - 17.7 MBFor the Wisdom for the Way series of sermons, Vijay speaks about why righteousness is such a wise strategy for life.
Wisdom For the Way - Contentment
January 25, 2021 17:23 - 27 minutes - 15 MBDave continues our series on Proverbs by talking about the theme of contentment and what choices we need to make each day to experience God’s peace.
The Wisdom Method
January 22, 2021 11:31 - 33 minutes - 21.1 MBSpeaking from Prov 24.30-34, Vijay explains the 'Wisdom Method' as learning to 'see from the heart'.
Wisdom and Folly
January 12, 2021 19:57 - 29 minutes - 17 MBJames continues the 'Wisdom for the Way' series
Wisdom for the Way - the fear of God
January 06, 2021 12:18 - 28 minutes - 18.3 MBVijay starts his new series, this week looking at Proverbs 1:1-7
A second chance at an execution
December 03, 2020 19:32 - 32 minutes - 18.9 MBContinuing his series on the God of second chances Vijay examines the story of the thief on the cross
The God of Second Chances - Esau
November 22, 2020 13:36 - 33 minutes - 20.8 MBPart 1 of a series on the God of Second Chances, here Vijay looks at the life of Esau.
God I didn't expect to be here
November 08, 2020 12:37 - 23 minutes - 15.1 MBDerek's talk from Jeremiah 29:1-14
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
November 01, 2020 12:26 - 23 minutes - 14.5 MBJohn Mark Comer our guest preacher from Portland preaches on the importance of eliminatiing hurry from our spiritual lives.
Habits of Faith - Rest
October 26, 2020 09:51 - 26 minutes - 13.6 MBFlorence discusses the habit of Rest - what does this mean for Christians?
Habits of Faith: Fellowship
October 25, 2020 09:57 - 28 minutes - 14.7 MBThis morning David speaks about the importance of making fellowship a regular habit of faith.
Habits of faith - Bible Reading and Study
October 12, 2020 12:25 - 31 minutes - 17 MBCheri speaks about the importance of studying the Bible with some practical tips.
Habits of the Christian Faith - Confession
October 06, 2020 19:47 - 34 minutes - 21.3 MBAt this morning's service, Vijay looks at the important spiritual discipline of confession
Habits of Christian Faith - Service
September 29, 2020 19:09 - 29 minutes - 16.4 MBThis morning Dave looks at another important spiritual discipline, the habit of service to God and others.
Habits of the Christian Faith - SIlence and Solitude
September 24, 2020 09:43 - 29 minutes - 17.1 MBAt this morning's service Vijay looks that the spiritual discipline of silence and solitude.
Habits of Faith - Giving
September 13, 2020 14:26 - 34 minutes - 19.3 MBJames Mackenzie continues the 'Habits of Faith' series. Today he's speaking on giving.
Habits of Faith - Worship
September 10, 2020 09:35 - 29 minutes - 17.9 MBhis morning Derek McHardy speaks about the importance of worship as a regular habit of faith.
Habits of Faith - Fasting
September 10, 2020 09:22 - 30 minutes - 18.9 MBThis morning Vijay looks at another important spiritual habit and practice of the Christian life: fasting. He says that when we fast, we express a yearning for Christ's return and a longing for the world to be made right.
Habits of the Christian Faith - Prayer
August 26, 2020 15:45 - 33 minutes - 21.1 MBThis morning, for the Habits & Practices of Faith Series, Vijay looks at prayer. God always answers prayers that are asked according to his will. He answers them in his wisdom and timing.
Habits of the Christian Life - Christian Mission
August 18, 2020 16:29 - 42 minutes - 24 MBDan Paterson continues his series on habits of the Christian Life - this week he focuses on Christian Mission
Habits of the Christian Life - Evangelism
August 18, 2020 16:27 - 29 minutes - 12.8 MBThis morning Dan Paterson, kicks off our series looking at the habits and practices of the Christian life. He looks at why we share the good news about Jesus with others
Postcard to Laodicea
August 04, 2020 07:22 - 30 minutes - 19.1 MBThis morning Vijay concludes his series, Postcards for Plodders, by looking at the Letter to Laodicea in Rev 3 14-22. The letter reminds us of the the dangers of prosperity to a vibrant faith. The Kid's slot includes the retelling of the the encounter Zacchaeus has with Jesus.
Knowing God, Trusting God
July 27, 2020 20:07 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBMany of us find it difficult to trust. How, then, can we act on the biblical instruction to trust in the Lord with all our heart? What is the role of our own understanding? And how does knowing God help us to trust? Join Florence as she considers these questions as she looks at Proverbs 3:5-6.
Strength for the Journey
July 20, 2020 09:58 - 29 minutes - 16.8 MBWe often feel our weakness as we face difficulties in our Christian journey but God wants to strengthen us. Psalm 84 talks of those who go from strength to strength. How do we access the strength God wants to supply us with so that we're able to face and overcome the difficulties life throws at us?
Big Church Weekend - 3 Transformed by the Wilderness
July 14, 2020 08:10 - 23 minutes - 13.8 MBAt this morning service, we conclude the 3rd session of the Big Church Weekend. God transforms those he leads into the wilderness
Big Church Weekend - 2 Provided in the Wilderness
July 14, 2020 08:06 - 27 minutes - 13.9 MBIn the second session of our Big Church Weekend, James looks at how God provides for those he leads into the wilderness. God's provision is sometimes surprising, but always sufficient for the circumstances we are in.
Big Church Weekend - Led into the wilderness
July 14, 2020 07:48 - 27 minutes - 14.2 MBFlorence Mackenzie kicks of our Big Church Weekend titled Bloom Where Nothing Grows. She looks at how God sometimes leads his people into the Wilderness. When we find in such a place, she reminds us not to be afraid. She gives several pointers on how we learn to wait, trusting that God will bring our time in the Wilderness to an end.
3 apparently unrelated questions
July 14, 2020 07:42 - 28 minutes - 16.1 MBDerek explains from Psalm 19 that God's glory is revealed in a general way through creation. God reveals himself specially through the Law. God reveals also those thing about us that we need to change. He does all this so that people might see the glory of God.
Postcard to Philadelphia
July 14, 2020 07:32 - 30 minutes - 17.1 MBVijay looks at the Lord's letter to the Church in Philadelphia (Rev 3:7-13) in his series 'Postcards for Plodders'. The letter reminds us that perseverance is about holding on to Christ when you persecuted for his sake. When suffering remember that you are loved by Jesus, that he preserves you and will reward you. For the kid's slot, David Young looks at the story of Eutyches in the Bible and tells us about the amazing power of God.
Postcard to Sardis
June 25, 2020 05:29 - 30 minutes - 16.9 MBVijay looks at the letter of Christ to the the church in Sardis (Revelation 3.1-6). He reminds us that although routines and rituals are wonderful habits that form us spiritually, the people of God need to guard against 'spiritual sleepwalking'. It is when the believer or church are going through the motions of faith without conviction and a love for Christ.
Postcard to Thyatira
June 25, 2020 05:26 - 33 minutes - 19.3 MBContinuing his series on the Book of Revelation, Vijay looks at the letter sent to Thyatira (Rev 2.18-29). The insight from the letter he focuses on is that the love the follower of Jesus is called to exercise must be rooted in truth of Scriptures revealed in Jesus. Dave & Cheri conclude their series for children. They remind us that the Book of Acts ends not with a sense of finality, but as if it is the beginning of something bigger. It ends with the invitation to see ourselves and part of ...
Resist Compromise
June 21, 2020 08:10 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBVijay looks at the letter in the Book of Revelation sent to Pergamum. Jesus calls the church to resist compromise when the pressure might be to dilute Christian teaching and moral truth. Those who persevere will be rewarded with God's provision for their needs, eternal life and an identity that really matters. 6:24 Worship (Elaine Henderson) 18:30 Kid's Talk: The Book of Acts - Call to Forgiveness (Dave & Cheri Young) 25:51 Action Song: Shine (Dave) 29:15 The Lord's Table (Vijay) 39:08 Serm...
The relationship between Mary and Elizabeth
June 08, 2020 16:27 - 58 minutes - 39 MBGillian Mackenzie draws insights to understanding the blessing of friendship from the relationship Mary, the mother of Jesus, and her cousin, Elizabeth. This being Spark Sunday, Dave summarises the story of Daniel and encourages us to be faithful like Daniel. 8:36 Worship (Malcolm Webb) 12:29 Intercessory Prayer (Aileen Johnstone) 19:30 Kid's Slot: Spark Sunday - Daniel in the Lion's Den (Dave Young) 27:11 Kid's Action Song; Only a Prayer Away (Dave Young) 30:46 Sermon: The Blessing of Frie...
Postcards for Plodders - 3
May 26, 2020 15:40 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBVijay looks at Revelation 2:8-11, the Letter to Smyrna. Christ reminds us to be prepared to suffer for his sake. He knows what you go through for his sake. Keep your eyes on the eternal prize. During the Kid's slot, Dave looks specifically at Paul's role as a missionary. He invites Dan & Katie Paterson to explain their own work as missionaries in Bulgaria.
Postcards for Plodders
May 18, 2020 18:41 - 56 minutes - 41.2 MBVijay continues his series Postcards for Plodders, looking at Revelation 2.1-7, the letter to the church in Ephesus. The Spirit calls the church to persevere in love and not mistake good deeds, moral outrage or a commitment to Christian truth for love. During the Kid's Slot, Dave and Cheri look at how the early church learned to share the good news of Jesus to the world.
Rest
May 11, 2020 17:56 - 29 minutes - 21.3 MBIn today's Service, Cheri reminds us that God's design for us to to enjoy the balance of Sabbath rest and worship with work. Sabbath is not idleness but a disciplined acknowledgement that God is in control. During the Kid's Slot looking at the Book of Acts, Dave and Cheri remind us that the Christian response to persecution is to pray and show love for the persecutor.
Distracted
May 04, 2020 15:25 - 24 minutes - 15.8 MBIn our busy, noisy, stressful, information-overloaded lives, it's so easy to become distracted - even from what's really important. In this message from Colossians 2, Florence explores the real possibility that, as Christ-followers, some of life's stuff might actually distract us from him. Tune in to hear what we can do about it!
Postcards for Plodders - Part 1
April 26, 2020 15:39 - 34 minutes - 25.6 MBIn today's service, Vijay looks introduces a new series of sermons on perseverance titled 'Postcards for Plodders'. It is based on Revelation 2-3. He says that both suffering and ease can be obstacles that make perseverance necessary to faith. David Young assisted by Cheri and Louise continue to look at events from the Early Church. This morning they look at what happened when the Holy Spirit was given to the believers of the Early Church.